Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Karahi Palace – The Halcyon Days?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Hector

Staggs (Musselburgh) three Saturdays in a row? Unheard of until today. Having stood all the way back from Edinburgh, on the train, well one doesn’t expect anything less at the best of times, but during the Festival… we were mostly … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Back by Popular Request

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Hector

There had to be Curry before meeting up with The Chaps this afternoon. Hector asked Lord Clive of Crawley if he had a preference. Given that so many venues are not open at a Lunchtime even on a Friday, I … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – A Slow Burner

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Hector

Lunch with Mother, and time to return to The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). I was surprised to see one of the Managers on duty this early, all shall be revealed. Mother’s Order would be … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Eleven, Plus

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Hector

How could Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) possibly match the Quality of Karahi Gosht (£7.90) served to Hector exactly one week ago? It is one of the great challenges to match Perfection. Mags has … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shinwari Restaurant – Charsi Lamb Karahi

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Hector

Hector dropped in to Shinwari Restaurant (331 Langside Road, Glasgow G42 8 XT) in November 2016, it was like a scene from an imaginary western: the place fell silent. The Menu was simple, Afghani Cuisine remained. The premises have been … Continue reading →

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Clydebank – Hot & Spicy – Even Hector gets The Munchies

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Hector

This afternoon’s Charsi Lamb Karahi at Shinwari (Glasgow) was early. At 22.00, with an almighty downpour underway, it was decided a taxi was necessary from Clydebank Station to Hector’s House. How could I not visit Hot & Spicy (18 Alexander … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Eleven

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Hector

Having missed the visit to Staggs (Musselburgh) in June, there was an impromptu visit today. It should come as no surprise that the day was concluded with Lamb Karahi (£9.70) at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – An attempt at Fish Karahi

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Hector

After a lengthy trip, the choice of venue for the first Glasgow Curry has to be carefully considered. This time the accolade was given to Ambala Deli Bar (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP). Lamb Handi would be the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Desi Cafe : Desi – Curry Palace – Lunch with Marg & Mother

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Hector

Farewell to Mother-in-law, hello to Mother. I think the last time I saw both on the same day was back in 2013 at some event or other. Desi Cafe (140 Allison St. Glasgow G42 8RP) always goes down well with … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Lahore Karahi – A Methi Blast!

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Hector

Hector has been abducted, two nights in Aberdoom before setting off for what may be a relative Curry Desert. In the next few weeks I may find myself in a country where no Curry has previously been reported, a challenge. … Continue reading →

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