Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Balbir’s in Partick, a very ordinary experience

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Hector

Hector and Marg ate at Balbir’s (7 Church St., Glasgow, G11 5JP) some years ago. The fact that such a time has passed before our return may speak volumes. This was not our intended venue, however, Mother India’s Cafe was … Continue reading →

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A late night Curry-Heute, the return to Papa Gill’s

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Hector

Long, long ago, well until about three years ago, Jonathan and Hector used to slope off for a late night Curry.  Papa Gill’s (337 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow, G11 6AL) was a regular haunt.  Jonathan is well known in this … Continue reading →

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The Village, post München

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Hector

There was the delay due to fog at München Flughafen.  Then the drive back along the M8 was not a pleasant one. We were caught in the rush hour.  The new M73/M74 route home was reportedly slower today than the … Continue reading →

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München via The New Karahi Palace

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Hector

When Marg suggests we cross the river, Hector always suggests it’s time for Curry-Heute.  The time had come to introduce Marg to the New Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street,  Glasgow G5 8DZ)  and the delights of the Karahi Karela … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Motörhead via The New Karahi Palace

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Hector

November 5th, a famous date, the day Motörhead make their annual visit to the O2 Academy in Glasgow.  Noddy is in town, not since the late 1980s has he, Alan and Hector been to a Motörhead gig together.  Noddy doesn’t … Continue reading →

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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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