Category Archives: Scotland

Another Akash visit

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Hector

One way or another I was going to end up at the Akash (45A Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TG). this evening   It was Eleanor’s (76th?) birthday to which I was invited, but sadly a funeral took my day in … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Assam’s – ‘Let us change your perception of Indian dining’

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Hector

This evening Hector and Marg were meeting up with the Curry–Virgin Claire, yes this was her first Curry. From Queen St Station, Assam’s (57 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 2AE) was nearby and long overdue a visit. I have been … Continue reading →

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The Akash, always reliable

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Hector

The ubiquitous Hector is at a Halloween party this evening, as the Invisible Man.  This gives me the opportunity of slipping out and having something decent to eat.  The Akash (45A Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TG) is too much of … Continue reading →

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Bring on the Karahi Karela Gosht!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Hector

Mr Holden is in town, he expects nothing but the best. One does not leave Bradford and come to Glasgow to consume inferior Curry. The choice of venue must be a new experience selling something very special. Ricky has already … Continue reading →

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The Wee Curry Shop, Byres Rd.

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Hector

 It is exactly eleven months since Marg and Hector last ate at The Wee Curry Shop (41 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5RG). Normally if we set foot in the Mother India chain it is to the Cafe along the road. … Continue reading →

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Why no Karela Gosht?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Hector

A Friday night Curry-Heute with Jonathan, ?Stan! was making a presentation at the Bon Accord. Hector suggested we meet at The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow. G5 8DZ). The last visit was back in June when the whole … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Who mentioned The Village?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Hector

This is only Hector’s ninth visit to The Village (129 Nelson St, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) this year.  Given that three of these were in January might go some way towards the enforcement of the feeling that all is not what … Continue reading →

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The Mother of Hector visits Yadgar!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Hector

Hector finds himself on vacation one week sooner than the rest of the teaching fraternity in the West of Scotland.  Marg decreed it was time to take Mother out for a Curry-Heute.  The Mother of Hector could claim that Yadgar … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Rasoi, a new Glasgow Curry Cafe

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Hector

It was Eleanor,  a historian, who informed Hector of the existence and the location of Mama’s Rasoi (82 Howard St, Glasgow, G1 4EE).  Let the Geographer describe it as being on the wrong side of the tracks; outside the St … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Thirty Years Celebration at Cafe Salma

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Hector

The last two solo visits to Café Salma (523 Sauchiehall St, Charing X, Glasgow G3 7PQ) were the build up to this splendid evening.  It was announced earlier this year that possibly the finest Independent School in the West of … Continue reading →

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