Category Archives: Scotland

Yadgar! Has it really has been three weeks since the last visit?

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Hector

The Minus 7, on a very cold day in Glasgow This is the penultimate Saturday afternoon Curry-Heute rendezvous of 2010.  Today Robin joins the ‘The Cleek’ (sic), the man who possibly eats more Curry than Hector.  He has heard us … Continue reading →

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Akash, Helensburgh : a home from home

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Hector

It’s that time of the month… . …when Hector has to stay late in Helensburgh for an evening meeting.  This gives the opportunity to visit the Akash (45 Sinclair St., Helensburgh, G84 8TG) Fortunately Marg realises that if she joins … Continue reading →

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A Wee Curry Shop Sunday

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Hector

Hector suspects that Marg is becoming a ‘Curry Fiend’ After dropping Hector in town on Monday evening Marg felt ‘the call’ and stopped off at ‘Dining In’, the latest Mother India incarnation in Glasgow.  On Friday evening it was Pakora … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Shish Mahal – One of Glasgow’s Original Indian Restaurants

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Hector

Just as Parisians do not ascend the Eiffel Tower every year, Glaswegians probably do not often visit the Curry House that traces its origins back to the days when Gibson Street became affectionately known as the Khyber Pass.  Ironically there … Continue reading →

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Cafe Salma, the Friday Night Ritual?

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Hector

‘Same time, same place?’ was Dr Stan’s reply to the Curry-Heute invitation. Hassan resplendent in a light coloured African garment was at the door to give a warm welcome.  Nadeem told me that ‘the friends of Hector’ were present last … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Papa Gill’s (Yoker) : It has been a long time

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Hector

It was a dark and stormy night Work commitments kept Marg and Hector late so no way was Hector cooking this evening.  A take-away on a night like this would be most people’s options – Marg insisted we go out. … Continue reading →

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Another Perfect Day, at The Village

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Hector

Even with Motörhead the eventual climax to the evening… There were three first time visitors at The Village this evening: Eric, Donald and Michael.  They joined Alan and Hector on what has become a pre-Motörhead Village Curry ritual. Alan decided … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday 1500, Hector is in Glasgow, it’s Curry Time : Yadgar!

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Hector

It’s a mystery This time Hector has ordered something different, but knows not what it will be.  However I am not passing on the Goshat Karahi, I am having this too! The gods of Yadgar Hector has ordered the Goshat … Continue reading →

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Dr Rick, Dr Stan and Master Hector at Cafe Salma, with Mr Boyd

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Hector

Curry is hotter than Fireworks…and better value for money This is probably Hector’s first ever Curry with Dr Rick.  It was Dr Stan who arranged the meet so inevitably Mr Boyd was also present. The complimentary Poppadoms and Chutney was … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Future Blogs will no doubt reveal more of the menu

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Hector

Five go dining – The Song Remains The Same Three Goshat Karahi (on-the bone) and twa’ aff. The order for today’s meal was firstly e-mailed to Mr Anwar and then phoned in yesterday afternoon.  By early evening the owner had … Continue reading →

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