Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Banana Leaf – The Fifth Visit

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Hector

On the last visit I said I would be back for the Fish Moilee (£7.99). The Prawn Kozhumbu (£7.99) is one for the future. Arriving at 15.00, Banana Leaf was empty. Chef was working away at the rear of the … Continue reading →

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Renfrew – Green Gates – A Name from The Past

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Hector

It’s that time of year when every Chap has to take his Chapatti out for a romantic dinner. Cheaper than flowers, and two people get to enjoy. Marg has another commitment tomorrow and so Hector gets to save a few … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Chef Rashid works his wonders

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Hector

There was an early rise this morning, 03.45 (GMT) to accommodate a flight from Malta back to Glasgow-Prestwick. There was only one thing on Hector’s mind thereafter, a Karahi Gosht (£7.90) at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Posh Surroundings, Modest Establishment

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Hector

Tomorrow night will see Hector create a mass of Chettinad Masala with the view to cooking a Lamb Chettinad initially. With the taste of Chettinad firmly planted in the mind, the autopilot took Hector to Banana Leaf (76B, Old Dumbarton … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – The Helensburgh Connection, continued…

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Hector

After Curry, Chez Steve, in Helensburgh last night, the diary showed that Alan and Tracy were due to join Marg and Hector for Curry in Glasgow this evening. Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Pedlar & Spice – Casual Indian Dining & Takeaway – Visit #1

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Hector

Hector has not eaten at Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA) since October 2017. Curryspondents have told me in the interim that changes were afoot, Hari, Mein Host, had retreated back to the Mother House in Ibrox. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Marg’s Birthday Curry

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Hector

Marg chose to have her Birthday Dinner at a Curry House. The last time this happened was at The Village, either in the ill-fated Village In-the-Park, or before this at the upstairs of the original Village Restaurant. Whichever, it was … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Sunday Lunch – Visit #98

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Hector

Lasagne for eight, that was Marg’s request for dinner this evening – oh, and it’s for the girls round at the Wendy House. One cannot remove a portion, Hector needed fed, there was only one thing for it: Curry-Heute. Somehow … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Solstice Curry

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Hector

On the evening when the – Amateuris Drinkerus – are at their peak, Hector, Dr. Stan, and John found themselves at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ). The last Friday before xmas, when no sensible chap goes near t’pub, what … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Two Weeks Later

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Hector

As I was leaving Kebab Mahal (7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BH) two weeks ago, Mein Host showed me the – Specialities – section on their Menu. Karahi Ghoust (£10.95) available on-the-bone was enough to have Hector scuttling back. Arriving … Continue reading →

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