Category Archives: Scotland

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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Glasgow – The Wee Dhaaba – Where The Magic Happens

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Hector

Two days ago, Curryspondent Peter made the Hector aware of a new Curry Cafe on Glasgow’s Southside. With the aim of enjoying some more  Lahori/Punjabi Cuisine, hopefully served in the Desi-style, Hector took the Subway across to Govan at 13.30. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Time, the great healer.

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Hector

Long overdue a Karahi Gosht, the Hector was across the river, arriving at Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2) bang on 13.00. Zahir, Mein Host, greeted and acknowledged, it is a year since the last visit. Shahi … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – Fast Food Required

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Hector

A half kilo of Desi Karahi Gosht is what the Hector had in mind when setting off towards the Southside. On discovering that Scotrail had halved the local train service, time was lost. Buses across the river were clustered, late, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Rainy Monday

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Hector

A rainy Monday, it’s a bank holiday also, and the Hector does not feel like schlepping across to the Southside for Curry-Heute. A Monday means fewer places are open in the city centre. The options were perused, Goat Curry served … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – You’re Coming Along

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Hector

Today was the significant fifth visit to Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF). Such has been the impression created in the four previous visits this year, Chimes of India is hereby promoted to both Hector’s … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Hector’s Capacity Tested

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Hector

Kofta Palak (£11.95), sometimes a great notion, only one venue in Glasgow  is guaranteed to have this available at all times: The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). Last week at 29 States, the Hector was … Continue reading →

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