Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Authentic Desi Karahi

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Hector

Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley have spent the weekend in Glasgow, hosted as ever by Marg and Hector. No visit would complete without Curry. A contemporary venue is always expected, today New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – 48 Hours Later

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Hector

Hector and Marg are back at Annaya’s (80-82 West Princes St., Helensburgh, G84 8XD) this Thursday evening, and yes we were here on Tuesday. Who planned this? Marg had added – Craig & Lesley – to the diary, the format … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – Not Just A Meal, An Event

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Hector

Our last Curry with Mark and Jude was in Dunedin, New Zealand, on Day 33 of RTW-80. Today’s rendezvous took Marg and Hector down to Helensburgh and Annaya’s (80-82 West Princes St., Helensburgh, G84 8XD). Annaya’s, the best show in … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Sometimes A Great Notion

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Hector

14.30 on a wet Thursday afternoon, you’ll have had yer summer, and Hector finds himself on the Southside. Fortunately Marg has done the driving, so integrity and well-being had been maintained. Having stopped to take the exterior photo, Marg headed … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Subpar Evening

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Hector

I wonder if they have fixed the hand drier! – texted Alan earlier in the day. November 2022 was the last time Alan, Tracy, Marg and Hector dined at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ). Other Curry Houses are available, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – I Know Where This Is Heading

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Hector

Twelve years passed between visit #1 and visit #2 to Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Rd., Glasgow, G11 6PR). That it is only twelve days since visit #2, should confirm that the Hector was keen to sample more of the menu. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – Amongst The Tastiest Indian Takeaways You Will Find In The West End

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Hector

… of course, the Hector was at Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Rd., Glasgow, G11 6PR) not for Takeaway, but to sit in, and for this there is a different menu. Having avoided the imminent thunderstorm, it was 14.00 when I … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Mera Lahore – Sunset Near Leith

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Hector

It is many years since a visit to Staggs (Musselburgh) was followed by Curry. When Dr. John suggested that he, and his brother – Dr. Henry, should join Hector for Curry in The Capital, goblets (sic) were thrown down. Hector … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banta Wala (Masala Twist) – It Has Been A While…

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Hector

On leaving home this afternoon, Hector’s mind had traditional Curry & Rice foremost in mind, nothing exotic, something simple. En route to Partick it was realised that being a Monday, the intended venue opened later, i.e. too late. The premises … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Today, An Alternative to Curry

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Hector

15.15, a Thursday afternoon, and Hector finds himself in the Southside. With time to snack, where’s better then Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP)? Shkoor, Mein Host, was parking outside as I entered, bringing in supplies. Pleasantries were … Continue reading →

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