Mr India's West End Balti and Dosa House

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• Average price 2 courses: £13
• House wine: £10.95 per bottle

• High point: Possibly the best spiced onions in town
• Low point: Rather tired-looking interior
• Food served: Sun-Thu 5-11pm; Fri/Sat 5pm-midnight
• Delivery: £1, West End only
• Open since: 2001
• Also offers: Childrens portions, Childrens high chairs, Take away, Pre-theatre menu

The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 is now in the shops.

This review is from the 2007 edition.

Located just off Dumbarton Road in Partick, Mr India's could easily be missed - which would undoubtedly be a shame. Despite the well-worn décor of the interior (due for refurbishment this year) there is a cosy and inviting atmosphere, and the large menu is a feast for the eyes. A starter of tandoori king prawns is a treat for any seafood lover: huge and meaty with a distinct charcoal flavour, it's served with an unusual duo of spiced apple and zingy carrot dips. The excellent dosas - thin, golden brown rice and lentil pancakes rolled into a funnel - come with many fillings, of which the keema variety matches soft lamb pieces and green peas with just the right amount of spices. Other main dish specialities include a sizzling chicken tavva, featuring abundant onions and coriander in a thick, dry Punjabi sauce with a kick of chilli. Accompaniments include spiced mushroom fried rice and dark, buttery parathas that tear apart with ease. To finish, a surprisingly-refreshing ras malia comprises paneer dumplings soaked in sweetened milk and flavoured with cardamom. The service is discreet throughout, with staff genuinely happy to help with any questions.