Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – Everything Spicier than Everything Else

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Hector

With Hector free from kitchen duties this Sunday afternoon, ah well, why not? Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) hadn’t been visited for a while. Having highlighted the opening of their former Chef, Zahir’s – Shahi Mahal– … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – We’re on our way to perfection

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Hector

Imran Khan is in gaol, Donald Trump is not. Meanwhile in Glasgow, the city centre streets are blocked to traffic due to an ongoing international cycling event. With angry skies, Hector’s personal rain cloud looked as menacing as ever. Still … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – The Monday Club

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Hector

It’s Monday, the Hector is still in Glasgow. Prior to meeting up with The Monday Club, there would be Curry-Heute, it is written. Being a non-hockey Monday, Marg knew this was her best chance of being fed today. For once, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen – Indian Curry!

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Hector

After the second division Bangladeshi Curry had in Carlisle at the start of the week, a Punjabi Curry in Glasgow today was kind of obvious. There was little motivation for crossing the river this afternoon. The humidity was noticeable, thunderstorms … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – The Best Laid Plans …

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Hector

A Sunday Curry, in Glasgow, quite a rarity. When Marg announced a post Hockey BBQ, the Hector was let loose. There was a rumour that Howard might be retiring, again, and so a Southside Curry fitted the bill. Darbar Grill … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – Bespoke Karahi – The Big Test

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Hector

Project Karahi Palace (New-co #2) (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) continues, today – The Big Test. Moiz, Mein Host, had previously assured the Hector that a Lamb Lahori Karahi (£12.00) could be cooked to given specifications: extra Methi, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – Some Way To Go

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Hector

The house guests have gone south, Marg has gone north. With the completion of the admittedly contrived objective of awarding Shahi Mahal its due place in – Glasgow’s Top Rated – it was time to resurrect another project. Karahi Palace … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Quod Erat Demonstrandum

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Hector

Yes, Hector is back at Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2) for the second time this week, a practice not unheard of in the annals of Curry-Heute. Today marks the fifth Curry ordered at Shahi Mahal, and … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – The Saga Continues

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Hector

With the knowledge and experience of years working at nearby Sheerin Palace, Chef Zahir deserves to be recognised in his breakaway premises Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2). Today was the Hector’s fourth visit. Having verified the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace set to become – Mehfil? – All change, once again…

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Hector

Thunderstorm over, and having completed my duties at the Glasgow Real Ale Festival – G-RAF – it was time to eat. Having been nothing but critical of Karahi Palace (New-co) (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) in recent weeks … Continue reading →

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