Category Archives: Scotland

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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Glasgow – 29 States Indian Cuisine – In the West – West End

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Hector

Curryspondent John, relax, Hector has now been to 29 States Indian Cuisine (6-8 Norby Rd., Broomhill Square, Glasgow G11 7BN). John has mentioned in a previous communication that the Chef is ex-Ashoka. I don’t know if that was to entice, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Sit in, Takeaway

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Hector

A bloodied ear for a would-be President was followed soon after by a bloodied nose for them Dan Sath. Standing under the new-ish sign at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) added the yellow to Hector’s … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Kinara – The Hanging Gardens of King Street

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Hector

Kinara (10 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QP) is the latest addition to the Merchant City’s Curry scene. Kinara has been in business for two months having replaced the Russian cafe/restaurant at this locus. Russia not too popular then? And given … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Rehmat’s Restaurant – Still Great Curry, Still Great Value

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Hector

Back in Blighty for exactly one month, Hector’s itchy feet needed a scratch. A well known and reliable Curry Blog reveals that the Hector has avoided going to Aberdeen for some sixteen months. Actually it’s not the city that is … Continue reading →

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