Category Archives: Scotland

Edinburgh – Cilantro – By Invitation

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Hector

Following the review of Bo’ness Spice back in November, Hector and Marg have been invited to visit another Curry House. My thanks once more to Scott and Julia Thornton of – Hotel PR – for making it so. Today it … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Murphy’s Pakora Bar – The Menu

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Murphy’s Pakora Bar (1293 Argyle St., Glasgow G3 8TL) is back!  And it’s located metres from the original premises in the former Green Chilli Cafe. Pakora – is as Scottish as Chicken Tikka Masala, England have their Onion Bhaji, the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mela 2022 – Kelvingrove Park + West End Update

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Mela on a wet Sunday afternoon in Glasgow, not the best of conditions for the outdoor festival at Kelvingrove Park. So it goes. We took in some of the entertainment before getting down to the real purpose of our visit. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madhras Dosa – The Menu

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Today I established that Madhras Dosa ((76B, Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RE) should start opening at lunchtimes again as of next month (July 2022). I have emailed whoever to verify this. As and when this happens, I might actually … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen – Sukka again!

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Hector

On Monday, the plan was to take Marg to Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen (186 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 4RU) in order to sample the Keema Matar (£11.50). Alas, Bombaywalla is closed on Mondays. Consequently, Marg had possibly the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – The Return

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Hector

Curry with Marg on a Monday is becoming a semi-regular event. We arrived at Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) at 15.30. The restaurant was void of customers, a friend of Mein Host departed as we took our … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace + Babu – Bombay Street Kitchen

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Hector

Fifteen minutes of preparation, seventeen minutes of pleasure – yes, another review of the outstanding Karahi Gosht at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Reviewing the same – Curry – on every visit does provide a challenge … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Kofta Anda, on a Monday !

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Hector

Yesterday there was a post on a social medium by Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) announcing that Kofta Anda was being added to their Daily Specials (£7.00). Hector had never had this favourite before at … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen – Hector Meets his Match

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Hector

Apart from the masses who were at the King’s Theatre today to see Mama Mia, the stage-show of the movie, actually a remake of – Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell – starring Gina Lollobrigida and Phil Silvers, Glasgow was empty on … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill + Danny Singh’s no more

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Hector

Earlier this year I noted on a social medium that Danny Singh of New Gandhi Indian Restaurant was looking to sell up. It is with sadness I report that his restaurant closed on May 22. The opening night back in … Continue reading →

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