Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Madras Cafe – Sea Bass Molillee

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

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

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

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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Glasgow – Deira Lahore – Catching up with Waris

The first port of call on my Saturday afternoon wandering was Deira Lahore (641 Cathcart Road, Crosshill, Glasgow G42 8AE). I have been doing this periodically but most recently, if recent is appropriate, visits have not fulfilled their purpose: to … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – By Request

Chapatti John declared his desire to visit Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) as soon as. Despite the many new Curry experiences which Hector has introduced to John in recent years, this remains his favourite Curry House in Glasgow. Dr. … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Maestro Chef Rashid, he knows you know

A Saturday afternoon-evening in Glasgow, a pleasure once taken for granted, a pleasure denied through Lockdown and travel restrictions for over eight months. A warm and sunny day, summer may be imminent, George Square was quiet apart from some guy … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – In Search of Kofta Anda

Darbar Grill (140 Allison St. Glasgow G42 8RP) is not where Hector planned to have Curry-Heute, however, it proved to be a worthy fallback. It’s Wednesday, and the chaps are meeting – inside a Glasgow pub – at 18.00. Wee … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – 55 Hours to Level 2, Restrictions on Freedom Continue

55 hours, that’s how close Glasgow came to entering Level 2, alas the pubs which have been shut for over seven months shall remain in Lockdown for the foreseeable. One week – my arse. Hector again finds himself barred from … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – Mittwoch Curry

If it’s a Sunday in January, you might find Hector and Marg in the West End at Mother India’s Cafe (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD). So, unsurprisingly this Wednesday afternoon in the middle of May, that is where we … Continue reading

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