Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Punjabi (Ibrox) – Once Upon a Time

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Hector

This afternoon, Howard, Marg and Hector went to see – Kurt Vonnegut : Unstuck in Time – at the GFT. Thereafter we met up with Tracey at Punjabi Ibrox (560 Paisley Road West, Ibrox, Glasgow, G51 1RF) at 18.15. Camera … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – In Memoriam

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Hector

The Steak Pie lunch, a family tradition, the final part of saying goodbye. Today, to mark the passing of the last of the generation of blood relatives. Farewell, Uncle Joe. Thereafter, with Hector finding himself in Queens Park and Marg … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Namak Mandi – Samstag Kindergarten

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Hector

When Chapatti John spotted this photo published on a certain social medium by Namak Mandi (21-23 Bridge St, Glasgow G5 9JB) back on June 15, he had to have it, a date was put in the diary. Today happened to … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Mother India Cafe – Steady on, Hector!

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Hector

Challenges, confrontations even, are rare in Curry-Heute, that this reviewer was in full Hector mode, before a morsel had been eaten, must be a record. Welcome to Edinburgh. This is the third consecutive Wednesday that Hector has found himself in … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – An Achari Craving

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Hector

Sometimes the craving is for Spinach, today it was Achari, a hangover, if you like, from last Wednesday’s visit to Cilantro (Edinburgh). I was just getting into their wonderful Achari Aloo when knew I had reached my limit. I know … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – On a Thursday Night

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Hector

Why is it called – Kebab House – asked Graeme as we departed from Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP)? On Visit #1, I wondered about this also, my first reaction was:  – Oh no, it’s … Continue reading →

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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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