Category Archives: Scotland

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

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

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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Bearsden – Ashoka – Harlequin Curry

Normally the last Thursday in the month is when I visit the Akash in Helensburgh.  An organisational change means that two Thursdays this season will now  be spent in Bearsden outside Glasgow.  Ashoka (9 Kirk Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 3RG) … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Sunday evening at Mother India’s Cafe

Or is this Marg’s attempt at avoiding the ironing? Marg: I did the ironing on Friday! Marg loves the Butter Chicken at Mother India Café (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow), I have my favourite dishes too:  Machi Massala, Lamb Massala Okra … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Cafe Salma – Once is not enough

A sensible Friday evening rendezvous with Dr Stan at Café Salma (523 Sauchiehall Street, Charing X, Glasgow, G3 7PQ)before an evening in the Bon Accord. Last time Dr Stan had the Kofta Palak because he could, he likes it and … Continue reading

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Serendipity in Blairgowrie – Meghna

Today’s Curry was expected to be in Pitlochry where nobody has rated any of the houses highly.  If the road between Kirkmichael and Pitlochry had not been closed this week Hector would not have found himself in Blairgowrie.  New research … Continue reading

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They moved The Ferry away from The Village

Tonight is Hector’s first ever experience of Genesis music live.  OK, it is Regenesis,  a tribute band playing material recorded just before the period appreciated by most.  The venue is The Ferry formerly located  on the south bank of the … Continue reading

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The Village, it had to be…

The Lamb Desi Korma is red today The Ryder Cup is more important to some than going for a Curry-Heute.  It was Marg’s decision to go to The Village (129 Nelson St, Glasgow, G5 8DZ), Hector was not for complaining.  … Continue reading

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Five go to Yadgar!

Goshat Karahi, The Best Curry in Glasgow, By Far!!! There was a traffic hiatus on the south side of Glasgow.  The M8 was wedged meaning Marg was panicking about missing the start of her hockey cup match.  Mags was stuck … Continue reading

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Cafe Salma, Moroccan Roll

Hector has been having a Friday pre Bon Accord Curry for some months now.  With the visit to the Akash last evening and the big visit to Yadgar tomorrow, even Hector thought better of three in a row. Occasionally Hector … Continue reading

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