Category Archives: Scotland

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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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – We’re on our way to perfection

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Hector

Imran Khan is in gaol, Donald Trump is not. Meanwhile in Glasgow, the city centre streets are blocked to traffic due to an ongoing international cycling event. With angry skies, Hector’s personal rain cloud looked as menacing as ever. Still … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – The Monday Club

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Hector

It’s Monday, the Hector is still in Glasgow. Prior to meeting up with The Monday Club, there would be Curry-Heute, it is written. Being a non-hockey Monday, Marg knew this was her best chance of being fed today. For once, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen – Indian Curry!

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Hector

After the second division Bangladeshi Curry had in Carlisle at the start of the week, a Punjabi Curry in Glasgow today was kind of obvious. There was little motivation for crossing the river this afternoon. The humidity was noticeable, thunderstorms … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – The Best Laid Plans …

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Hector

A Sunday Curry, in Glasgow, quite a rarity. When Marg announced a post Hockey BBQ, the Hector was let loose. There was a rumour that Howard might be retiring, again, and so a Southside Curry fitted the bill. Darbar Grill … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – Bespoke Karahi – The Big Test

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Hector

Project Karahi Palace (New-co #2) (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) continues, today – The Big Test. Moiz, Mein Host, had previously assured the Hector that a Lamb Lahori Karahi (£12.00) could be cooked to given specifications: extra Methi, … Continue reading →

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