Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Big Night Out for Two Happy Couples

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Hector

There was a small congregation at the doorway of Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) as the four of us entered at 19.30 precisely. Those without a reservation were held inside. Hector of course, had planned ahead and once greeted … Continue reading →

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Clydebank – Hot & Spicy – Needs Must

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Hector

It was a long day. Alighting at Clydebank Station, the customary late night Donner Kebab from Hot & Spicy (18 Alexander St., Clydebank, G81 1RZ) is usually more than sufficient. A standard Donner is enough for two, going – large … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – A Curry-fix

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Hector

After Saturday’s disappointment, there was the feeling of having missed out. The monthly – Curry-fix – at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) was deemed necessary. Ah, but it’s a Monday afternoon, and my last attempt at … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – All’s well…

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Hector

Steve joined Marg at Ambala (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP) for Hector’s ritual Saturday afternoon Curry. The rendezvous was 15.15, just after Marg’s hockey commitment. Fish Karahi (£11.99), Hector’s choice of Curry-Heute felt like a sketch from – … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Something for Everyone

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Hector

What are your plans for today? – asked Marg, as she tends to do. I fancy lunch at The Village – I just hung that out there. And so we headed across the river to The Village “Curry House” (119 … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Back for More

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Hector

Edinburgh Curry, again? Kebab Mahal (7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BH), again? Something is afoot. Even Marg decided to join the party. As we approached Nicolson Street, Marg spotted an interestingly named shop on the opposite side of the street. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – It’s Black & White !

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Hector

Black & White? The population of our fair city belongs in one of two groups: those who know how wonderful the Curry is at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) and visit regularly, and those who don’t. … Continue reading →

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Renfrew – Times of Punjab – Established 2020

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Hector

Curryspondent David contacted me last week to recommend Times of Punjab (63 Hairst St., Renfrew PA4 8QU). A fellow Bankie, he too had taken to crossing the water in search of a worthy Curry. A midweek visit was considered, I … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Bespoke Karahi

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Hector

Edinburgh in August, The Festival, not a good time of year to be in The Capital, unless one has tickets for an event or two. On Monday, someone mentioned Bier in the much praised Salt Horse, that was enough to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – Kofta Anda + A look at Nan Factory

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Hector

Yet another horrible, wet, Saturday in Glasgow; if August continues to be so, then, a priori, September can only be drier. Plodding through the puddles along Allison Street towards Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ), I noticed … Continue reading →

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