Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Ambala – No Curry-Heute!

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Hector

Two weeks ago, due to chaotic opening times at The Downsman (Crawley), Hector was denied a portion of what, in these pages, has long been regarded as the best Lamb Chops in the nation. The notion could only be thwarted … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madras Cafe – More Molillee

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Hector

A Saturday afternoon in the erstwhile Curry Capital, Hector had Kofta Anda at Sheerin Palace in mind. When Marg announced she was free, the opperchancity to keep a promise was realised. Sea Bass Molillee as served at Madras Cafe (82 … Continue reading →

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Renfrew – Green Gates – On the way to the Peak of Excellence

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Hector

On collecting Hector at Glasgow Airport, Marg announced she had made a booking for 20.30 at Green Gates (65 Ferry Rd, Renfrew PA4 8SH). One day, this will be on the route back to Clydebank, alas, the new river crossing … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – It’s Coming On

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Hector

Spending a July Saturday afternoon in Glasgow still feels strange. Crossing the Clyde felt even stranger, the new banking complex is certainly – coming on. How many more quiet visits will there be to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, … Continue reading →

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Girvan – Auld Acquaintance – Not to be forgotten

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Hector

Occasionally one comes across a venue which is not a Curry House, but does sell Curry, and something says it has to be investigated. Such is Auld Acquaintance (9 Dalrymple St., Girvan Ayrshire KA26 9EU) our first port of call … Continue reading →

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Girvan – Yasmin’s Fine Indian Cuisine – A Staycation Curry

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Hector

Marg and Hector are in Girvan for a few days – Staycation-2021. In this west coast seaside town, en-suite accommodation was available at a sensible price for our chosen dates. Why do so many Scottish B&Bs think a shared bathroom … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madras Cafe – Sea Bass Molillee

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Hector

Madras Cafe (82 Howard St., Glasgow G1 4EE) is the third Curry House to occupy this locus. Mama’s Rasoi, a favourite venue of my late Mother, became Dawaat back in 2014, it didn’t last. Madras Cafe appeared last year, due … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Deira Lahore – Fish Karahi, a la Waris

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Hector

Deira Lahore (641 Cathcart Road, Crosshill, Glasgow G42 8AE) is a Takeaway, however, for those who insist, eating in can be accommodated, just. The attraction of Deira Lahore is Maestro Chef – Waris, after years of floating around Southside Curry … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant + Lazeez Tandoori – A Two Curry Day

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Hector

This was not intended to be a two-Curry-day, sometimes it just happens. Craig and Yvonne announced their intention to stay over in Edinburgh this evening prior to our Staggs (Musselburgh) trip tomorrow. With Marg presently up north, Hector thought – … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Dining In – By Invitation

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Hector

One suspects everyone in Glasgow has an extra spring in their step after Scotland thrashed the Auld Enemy – 0-0 – last night at Wembley in the Euros. Arriving at Queens Park half an hour before the 14.00 post hockey … Continue reading →

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