Category Archives: Scotland

Edinburgh – Celestia – By Invitation

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Hector

On this dreich Sunday afternoon, Hector and Marg headed east to the capital. Mohammad Abass, proprietor of Celestia (18 Eyre Place, Edinburgh EH3 5EP) had invited us to review his latest enterprise. Opened in the spring of this year, Celestia … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Mustafa’s Dera – A Scottish Pakistani Restaurant

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Hector

A well known and sometimes reliable map source has Mustafa’s Dera (161 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1BY) listed as a – Scottish restaurant, perhaps a bit of clarification is required. Opened in the last twelve months, to the best of … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – The Significant Visit #5

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Hector

With business to attend to this afternoon in the West End, what better opperchancity to pop into Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6PR). At 18.20, Curry Pot was certainly open for business. Suriya came out from the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Wee Dhaaba – Eleven Months Later

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Hector

Almost a year since my last visit to The Wee Dhaaba (17 Elder Street, Govan, Glasgow G51 3DY), it is good to see that this family run, independent outlet is still in operation. With Marg not wishing Curry, the promise … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Bateera Day!

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Hector

Monday lunch with Marg, it appears to be becoming a regular event. She don’t get fed otherwise. The major benefit is being driven to the Southside, and back, in time for the rest of the day’s activities. Monday is Bateera … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – What was this?

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Hector

As reported at the start of the week, the Hector had arranged for a portion of Desi Qorma to be retained at Darbar Grill (140 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 8RP). This proper Korma is usually cooked in bulk for ceremonies, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – The Moiz & Ahmed Show

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Hector

Moiz, son of Ahmed, has been keeping Hector up to date with the ongoing renovations at Darbar Grill (140 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 8RP), a new kitchen was recently installed. Arriving today with Marg at 13.30, the seating layout also … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – These Chaps Know What They’re Doing

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Hector

To say the Hector cannot get to Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6PR) often enough may well be a clichéd understatement. Noon is the given opening time on Google, a couple of weeks ago, Simrat, Mein Host, wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Overcoming Self Denial

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Hector

Today’s Lamb Desi Qorma (£14.95) at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) was very nearly Kofta Palak (£12.95), but as I travelled around the Inner Circle on the Subway to West Street, I wondered why … Continue reading →

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Clydebank – Spice India – Well, can’t you see that’s the last act of a desperate man?

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Hector

We don’t care if it’s the first act of Henry V… (Blazing Saddles) 22.00 on a Saturday night, and having travelled home the slow way from Crawley, the Hector required food. Spice India (133 Riddle Street, Clydebank G81 2DH) have … Continue reading →

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