Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Ambala Desi Bar – The Man from Bradford says ‘Excellent’

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Hector

The Rickmeister is in town, taking care of Dr. Stan in his hours of need, reportedly. Methinks there are nefarious reasons why he is up in Glasgow this weekend. Somehow his Diary had a Barrel Party noted, long before the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Desi Cafe (Desi – Curry Palace) – Eight Days Later

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Hector

Last Monday during a phone-call from Poznan, The Mother of Hector announced that she is facing problems securing her weekly shop. Hector has now joined the ranks of The Man from Bradford and Ron King (Musselburgh) in taking – The … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Desi Bar – The Man from Swansea says ‘Yes’

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Hector

The Diary said – Curry with Mark – and so it came to be. A Sunday evening, Marg was in on the act too, returning from Hockey in Dundee to rendezvous at the Laurieston. Ambala Deli Bar (11 Forth St., … Continue reading →

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Dumbarton – Bollywood Lounge – A Warm Welcome on a Winter’s Night

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Hector

With the Akash in Helensburgh still being refurbished after the fire earlier this year, Hector, Marg and Eleanor took the opperchancity to visit a relatively new outlet in Dumbarton. Bollywood Lounge (61a High Street, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, G82 1LS) is located … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Glasgow Curry Week, Day 3

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Hector

As suggested on Monday, the first day of Glasgow Curry Week, Dr. Robin was keen to accompany Hector for more Curry-Heute. Having been to Karahi Palace, Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was the next logical … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Curry Week – A Southside Update

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Hector

With half an hour to spare before meeting Dr. Robin at Yadgar Kebab House, Hector went to investigate the Curry Goings-on around Allison St. Firstly, Sufi (331 Langside Rd., Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8XT) is no more. The blend of Persian … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Glasgow Curry Week, Day 1

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Hector

Dr. Robin and Hector have been acquainted for well over a decade, today was the first time he ever made contact on matters other than Real Ale. It is Glasgow Curry Week, Dr. Robin decided that if he did not … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Curry Week – 2016 – Ambala Deli Bar

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Hector

On Thursday last week, Hector received an email from Colin at Oceanic-Media. Glasgow’s Lord Provost – Sadie Docherty – had approached Oceanic-Media to create and manage the first ever Glasgow Curry Week (November 14 – 20). Could I meet for … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – A Treat for The Hector

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Hector

As a sign of Appreciation for Hector’s guidance last week in Polska, Craig and Yvonne declared their intention to treat The Hector to Curry-Heute at the venue of his choosing. What better Opperchancity to introduce another two customers to the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Curry Days – New Menu

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Hector

Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, the Traditional time for Curry-Heute. Entering the Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) at 15.45, Qaiser was on duty front of house, Chef Rashid was in his spot. On the Monday night … Continue reading →

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