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Glasgow – The Chicken Corner – formerly Chilli Cottage

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Hector

The Chicken Corner (404-406 Paisley Rd. West, Glasgow, G51 1BE) in Cessnock, on Glasgow’s Southside, is actually the re-branded Chilli Cottage. Someone may have told me this, however the penny didn’t drop. Arriving at 13.00, the Hector was prepared for … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Wow! and then some…

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Hector

My wife is the best cook in Glasgow – so a taxi driver told me one evening. The Hector is still waiting for an invitation to verify this. I make it a point of establishing where taxi drivers eat in … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Wee Dhaaba – Not quite there yet

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Hector

A Monday lunchtime in Glasgow, options for Desi Curry are frustratingly limited. A third visit to The Wee Dhaaba (17 Elder Street, Govan, Glasgow G51 3DY) was the choice. On visit #1, the Lamb Karahi (£12.00) impressed. On visit #2, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Sublime Curry, Service Too!

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Hector

On Monday, I offered The Carnoustie Two, the option of a visit to Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ), instead, Akbar’s was chosen. Today, I gave Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley no choice, the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Bradford Curry, in Glasgow (R.I.P. Shabir)

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Hector

The Carnoustie Two – Dr. Alasdair and Mags, were having a day of dining in Glasgow. Marg and Hector were only involved with dinner, lunch was elsewhere. This meant the timing and volume of Curry-Heute was crucial. Three possible venues … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – A Rainy Saturday

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Hector

A rainy Saturday, cold and wet, welcome back to Glasgow, Hector. Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) was the most convenient of Glasgow’s Top Rated Curry venues open this afternoon. 2500 steps in the rain was enough, not … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – An Equinox Curry

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Hector

Nine days without Curry, nine days without red meat, the legacy of the Antwerpen indulgences. Tempting as Goat Meat (on the bone) (£14.95) may be at Curry Cottage – Indian Restaurant & Bar (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU), today … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Wee Dhaaba – The Return

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Hector

And so the rain continues, the second day of meteorological autumn and the Hector is still waiting for summer. Maybe, continental Europe can provide warmth and blue skies. Watch this space. Wading through the puddles between Govan Subway station and … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Comfort Eating

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Hector

The scaffolding has gone! Having eaten enough Karahi Gosht of late (eh?), it was time for a good old fashioned – Desi Curry. With no hockey balls needing struck today, Marg accompanied Hector to Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – August Bank Holiday

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Hector

A rainy Monday, another bank holiday, how many thought the Hector was Govan bound once again this afternoon? That project can wait, there’s still the ongoing one in the city centre: Curry Cottage – Indian Restaurant & Bar (91 Cambridge … Continue reading →

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