Category Archives: Scotland

Masala Twist – The Helensburgh Curry Scene Hots Up

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Hector

The Fourth Day of Operation There was a Strange Light in the Sky over Helensburgh this evening, a celestial sign? There is finally a Genuine Choice of Curry Houses in this coastal town in the West of Scotland, unlike this … Continue reading →

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An Anniversary Curry at The Village

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Hector

October 5, 1973, the day Hector started University. Forty years later, the The Five were reunited for the first time in over twenty years. An afternoon at The Staggs (Musselburgh) reached its Natural Conclusion. Sam and Hector found themselves back … Continue reading →

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Akbar’s – Bradford Curry in Glasgow

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Hector

There could have been a problem after last weekend’s Bradford Curry Extravaganza, how does one follow that? Hector was happy when Alan suggested that we book a table for this evening at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall St, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 … Continue reading →

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Nur Egyptian Restaurant

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Hector

It was Eleanor who informed Hector at the start of the week of the Pharaoh’s Feast offer at the Nur Egyptian Restaurant (22 Bridge St., Glasgow, Glasgow City G5 9HR). A table was booked, sorted. Hector arrived first and was … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Wee Curry Shop – Buccleuch St. – #2 Visit

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Hector

This afternoon was spent at The Drovers Rest, Monk Hill (outside Carlisle). A day trip to Englandshire. Hector, The Lone Diner, arrived at The Wee Curry Shop (7 Buccleuch St, Glasgow G3 6SJ) with quite an appetite. The last visit … Continue reading →

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The Akash – Helensburgh, Every Day, in Every Way…

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Hector

Another Staff Social, another Curry-Heute. Jamie, Steve and Hector descended upon the Akash (45A Sinclair St, Helensburgh, G84 8TG) sometime around 22.30. Steve had mentioned the – C – word earlier in the evening, there was no going back even … Continue reading →

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The New Karahi Palace remains Outstanding!

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Hector

Hector was Hungry. The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) has not been visited for four months. That I have been tasting signs of their Karahi in recent Curry Outings has seen it bubble up once more … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Masala Twist (Hope St.) – Hope St. Today, Helensburgh – Coming Soon?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Hector

On Thursday evening, Alan emailed to advise of a new Helensburgh Curry House, a much needed addition. Masala Twist of Byres Rd. and East Kilbride, then of Hope St. appear to be expanding their Curry Empire. Do the Town Planners … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Charcoals – and The Food Kept Coming…

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Hector

Once again, it was Dr. Rick’s choice of Curry-Heute venue. The last time he suggested Charcoals (26A Renfield St, Glasgow, G2 1LU) they couldn’t take us. This time we had a Reservation, in Rick’s name. We arrived from opposite directions … Continue reading →

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New Cafe Punjab, Clydebank – Two Years Later

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Hector

Hector-the-Chef was off-duty this evening, Curry-Heute for one required. First stop was the Boulevard Hotel to try and secure the Desi Achari that had promise in May on my last visit. The building is currently undergoing a major redevelopment, there … Continue reading →

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