Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Village “Curry House” – Thirty Days Later

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Hector

One month to the day since my last Achari Gosht (£12.95) at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) the Hector was back for more. Expectations were high, last time the intensity of Flavour hit the … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – A Methi Blast!

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Hector

As storm Babet draws to a close in the East of Scotland, the West remains remarkably calm. A dry day in Helensburgh, always worthy of celebration. Five years have passed since Hector and Marg dined with Alan and Tracy in … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Hiding In Plain Sight

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Hector

Achari, the Tangy Curry, it’s more than a year since I last had one, so a well known and reliable Curry Blog informs me. The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) last satisfied the Achari notion … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Shafiq, As The Shutters Came Up

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Hector

Remember Glasgow? Remember Glasgow’s finest Curry House? It’s over two months since Hector’s last visit to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP), and even longer since the legendary kilo of Goshat Karahi (£30.00) was enjoyed here. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – soon to become – Handi By Darbar

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Hector

In the coming weeks, Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) will be transformed and rebranded as – Handi By Darbar. So Moiz, Mein Host, informed me this afternoon after another excellent Karahi Lamb (£12.00). This identifies the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – Visit #5 – My Favourite Curry?

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Hector

Moiz has now been in charge at Karahi Palace (New-co #2) (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) for three months. The Karahi Lamb (£12.00) has been restored to something resembling the wonder that has been served on these premises … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Namaste by Delhi Darbar – Bouncing Back To The Mainstream

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Hector

Having only become aware of the existence of Namaste by Delhi Darbar (St Enoch Centre 1st Floor, 55 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4BW) in recent weeks, it meant there were now three venues in Glasgow on the – to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Sometimes A Great Notion

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Hector

When Dr. Stan sat beside the Hector on Thursday at Kabana (Manchester) with his Rice & Three, the sight of the Spinach on his plate was enough to plant the notion. Back home, briefly, well it is the time of … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shinwari – Afghan Cuisine : Shinwari, A Name Resurrected

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Hector

Another Summertime Saturday in Glasgow, The Glorious Twelfth as it happens. Fear not, the Hector is not off to grab a brace of Grouse, however, if someone knows anywhere in this city serving Baterai/Quail without advance notice, do let me … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – Everything Spicier than Everything Else

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Hector

With Hector free from kitchen duties this Sunday afternoon, ah well, why not? Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) hadn’t been visited for a while. Having highlighted the opening of their former Chef, Zahir’s – Shahi Mahal– … Continue reading →

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