Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – That Was Rare!

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Hector

Rainy Monday (Porcupine Tree), OK, I’ve used that before. Fortunately, Marg was in tow, so a lift across the river to New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1NP) was offered, in exchange for a Curry. A free … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Salt & Citrus, Who’s Having The Pizza?

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Hector

A threatening sky, after a month zero rainfall and even sunny days, Glasgow is back to its usual, and so is Hector. With no Desi Korma found in Lisboa earlier in the week, it had to be The Village “Curry … Continue reading →

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Renfrew – The Punjab Times – via The Renfrew & Erskine Bridges!

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Hector

With Marg back from her curtailed and over-complicated trip, there was the first opperchancity to drive across the recently opened crossing of the River Clyde from Clydebank to Renfrew. How many years since conception? Objective #1 today was to prove … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Back For The Goat!

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Hector

Goat Meat (on the bone) (£14.95), the reason why I keep returning to Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU). This rarity in Glasgow was suspended over the Festive period at the turn of the year, then through Ramadan. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – It’s Been A While, I Know Why

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Hector

Marg has long proclaimed that the Butter Chicken (£8.75) at Mother India’s Cafe (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD)  sets the standard. Somehow it’s almost four years since this was last verified. For Hector, the Machi Masala (£8.75) has always … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – The Best Curry for your £ in Glasgow?

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Hector

Having enjoyed a run of excellent Curry outings in Glasgow in the last few weeks, why let the level of expectation drop? Another visit to New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1NP) felt overdue. Two months, where … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – DumPukht Lahori / Kinross – Arena – 30th Anniversary Tour

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Hector

April 30, the Hector knows what he would like for his birthday. The choice of venue for the Birthday Curry has varied over the years. Today a long overdue return to DumPukht Lahori (39-41 Paisley Rd. West, Glasgow G51 1LG), … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village – Dr. Hanane

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Hector

Earlier in the year, Curryspondent John, suggested I should introduce myself to the young waitress at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). That, and a Lamb Desi Qorma (£14.95) were the objectives this afternoon before … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – via Foodasia, House of Sher

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Hector

This year, instead of the annual pukka dinner for the Glasgow members of her alma mater, Marg and her committee came up with the idea of a trip to the Burrell Collection, with lunch thereafter. Hector was willing to forego … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Bateera Day!

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Hector

Last month, Zahir, Mein Host at Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2) and Hector were discussing the Daily Specials. After Ramadan, Bateera (£7.50) would be available once again on Mondays. Today, a holiday Monday, the Hector set … Continue reading →

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