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Café India
- Food served: Sun–Thu noon–11pm; Fri/Sat noon–midnight
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Sun 3–6pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 6
- Delivery: subject to availibility
- Private dining: Up to 60 covers
- Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Live music
- Music on stereo: Mainstream western pop and rock
- Capacity: 230
- Largest group: 90
- Open since: 2007
- Average price:
£9.95 (set lunch)
£22 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £11.95
- House wine: £13.95 per bottle
- BYOB: £5 wine, £7.50 champagne corkage
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‘Indian and global cuisine’ is what Café India’s pink neon frontage promises, a deliberately broad approach that aims to have something for all. The muted palette of greys and whites, the option of booth or dining chair seating, karaoke and buffet evenings – here is a classy, but unashamedly mainstream restaurant. Of course, the proof of the puri is in the eating, and they don’t disappoint: a tangy, almost citrus sauce between satisfyingly chewy fried bread – big portions, too. Flavours are restrained but complex, and the broad heat of garlic aloo zarmann hints at a range of spices around this creamy potato and mushroom starter. There’s a similar depth in the ‘lamb genius’ – curry with Guinness. It’s somewhere between a bhuna-style curry and an Irish stew, and as pleasing and hearty as both. Burned green curry also has a nice twist, like saag, but the deliberate overcooking of the spinach brings an interesting bitterness. Large groups can come knowing that top-notch Indian fare is available, while popular dishes from around the world will keep non-believers happy as well.
- High point: Its broad appeal
- Low point: Too mainstream for some
Reviews of Café India (29 Albion Street, Glasgow)
- 3. McKendrigo, Glasgow – 24 March 2010, 8:36pmCafé IndiaReport
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Decent food, but definitely the worst customer service I've ever had. The staff were blunt and surly in general, but they were very rude and aggressive when my group quibbled over the bill. The menu promised 3 courses for £12.95, but because one of our 13-strong group didn't go for this option, then that meant that NO-ONE got this deal. This, we were told, was our fault for not knowing in advance. I grudgingly paid the extra just to get out of the place, I walked home with a bitter taste in my mouth after handing over £20 for the whole "experience".
You must avoid this place. The food was okay, but there are many places in Glasgow with better food, and much much more polite and friendly staff. In fact, surely almost any other Glasgow curry house would be a better option.
- 2. Craig, Glasgow – 9 August 2009, 11:16am
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I was never present at the old Cafe India at Charring Cross, but the new restaurant on Albion street was a pleasurable experience for myself. I've been several times and can recommend the Jalapeño Bombs. Superb flavour and sauce and not too spicy. Instead of chicken with your dish, try the tender lamb: I've never tasted better lamb anywhere else. I typically have it with a Chasni, which is just luscious.
Probably a bit more expensive than other good Indian restaurants in Glasgow, but probably one of the best. The pre-theatre menu offers good value.
- 1. Tommymax, Cafe India – 5 October 2008, 9:20pmCafé IndiaReport
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Birthday treat? A curry at the famous Cafe India!
Viewed menu on website and thought the Pre-theatre menu looked good.
Sat down and was handed a la carte menu. Got up and asked waiter for the pre-theatre but was told they don't do it on a Saturday. Hadn't noticed any mention of restrictions so ordered food from a la carte.
Meal was good - nothing special - bill with wine £55.00. 1 starter and no sweets.
Checked various sources and no mention of no pre-theatre on a Saturday. If there are then it doesn't say it on any of their posters.
I don't like being taken for a mug and won't be back.
I had planned on taking 3 friends out for a treat but that has changed - Mr Singhs here we come!
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