Restaurants, Far East, "glasgow"

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Thai Orchid

336 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8LY

Thai Orchid with its deep purple lighting, the gently orchestral music and large photographs of Thailand, provides a welcome escape from Argyle Street. The clientele are largely out-of-towners on expenses, possibly from the business hotels nearby. There…

Wagamama

97–103 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1PB

The enduring popularity of Japanese food in the UK is in no small part down to this national chain of dependable and popular noodle bars. The original Glasgow branch in West George Street is easily reached from all the main shopping thoroughfares and…

Nanakusa

441 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3LG

Located bang in the middle of Glasgow’s nightlife scene, Nanakusa offers a funky, bright and open-plan space to relax away from the revelling crowds. Most diners on the bench-style seating are under forty all looking for authentic tasting food in cool…

Yokoso

302 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JA

Yokoso is a new venture opened in March 2013, quickly replacing its predecessor OKO. Similar Japanese-style food can still be found on the slightly smaller, more conservative menu, although the usual favourites such as noodles, rice and sushi still…

Wudon

535 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HN

Sisters Jennie and Anna Wu head up this family-owned treat at Kelvinbridge. The cuisine is a fusion of all the flavours the girls have grown up with – mostly Japanese, Chinese and Thai. Try a selection of wee plates to start to 'create your own Oriental…

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Opium

191 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 2UL

A haven of calm and tranquillity awaits you when stepping away from the maddening City Centre crowds into the gentle lighting and warm space of Opium – dark wood dominates giving a sophisticated feel with flickering candles and sparkling glassware. The…

Yen

28 Tunnel Street, Glasgow, G3 8HL

Kuta

104 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 2EN

Bar Kuta is the latest addition to the group of Glasgow venues operated by owner Alan Tomkins, an impressive array already including notables like Urban Bar & Brasserie and Booly Mardy’s. Kuta’s sleek contemporary interior certainly achieves it’s…

Chow

98 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TB

Chow specialises in fast, good quality Chinese food. Its informal atmosphere and efficient service make it perfect for couples grabbing a quick bite, while larger groups of family and friends can linger. Fortunately, staff are expert in judging which…

Tusk

18 Moss Side Road, Glasgow, G41 3TN

One can't help being overwhelmed when entering Tusk; the vast, high-ceilinged former filmhouse carries off a contemporary Asian-inspired design with a luxurious flourish. At centre stage sits a giant golden Buddha, and the faint smell of incense drifts…

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Banana Leaf

67 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G3 6QX

Across from the Thistle Hotel, the Banana Leaf is a family-run business with two brothers at the helm and their father behind the scenes cooking authentic Malaysian and Chinese food. The basic dining area is bright and colourful, usually lively with…

Home Wok

101 Byres Road, Glasgow, G11 5HW

The family owners of this modest but meaningful establishment have created a solid, popular menu with no reliance on greasy oils that leave an after-taste. On the contrary, the crispy coconut king prawns are light as a feather and deliciously delicate.

Ho Wong

82 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8LE

At the fringes of the city centre, Ho Wong is a legendary Glasgow establishment. Its immaculately presented dining room is positioned beyond the bar area but feels miles away from the busy thoroughfares nearby. The restaurant is relaxed and filled with…

Shilla

1138 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TD

Shilla is the sole Korean restaurant in Glasgow and the sister venue to the Edinburgh venture of the same name. This small unassuming space is located in the perennially up-and-coming cool neighbourhood of Finneston. A handful of tightly packed beech…

Thai Siam

1191 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TQ

Thai Siam's unprepossessing exterior in trendy Finnieston disguises a warm and relaxing interior with a neutral colour scheme and Buddha artworks bedecking the walls. The Thai staff maintain a healthy banter with customers, while the cuisine is adapted…

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Amber Regent

50 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2RA

Behind the New York style canopied doorway, a cloakroom attendant directs guests into the expansive and traditional dining room with its air of composed extravagance. The menu offers plenty of variety, with seafood a speciality throughout – battered…

Thai Fountain

2 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow, G3 7UL

Bar Soba

116–122 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TB

The west end outfit of Bar Soba is a more student-oriented affair than its arguably more stylish city centre sister. Exposed brick scrawled with Asian graffiti adorns the walls, while a large wooden block table with matching high stools runs the length…

Sapporo Teppanyaki

2-6 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1HA

The Glasgow outfit of Sapporo is a fun-loving restaurant, popular with parties, groups and couples alike, all wanting to experience the theatre of Teppanyaki style cooking – fried potatoes fly through the air into eager diners mouths while flames…

China Blue

96 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 1NH

Barely noticeable amid newsagents and fast food joints, taking the narrow staircase up to China Blue really pays off. The restaurant has a simple bistro appearance with gingham oil cloths and blue light framing the windows, but it offers authentic…

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Bar Soba

11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU

The stylish City Centre branch of Bar Soba attracts a cosmopolitan mix of shoppers sipping wine, pre-clubbers enjoying unusual cocktails and diners looking for contemporary Asian food. All rub shoulders with ease as the bar area, with subdued lighting…

OKO Express

78 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DN

Thai Lemongrass

24 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3BW

Worth seeking out at the top of Renfrew Street, Thai Lemongrass offers an oasis of calm from the hustle and bustle of City Centre life. Dark wood and warming gold dominate the intimate space with luxury red-upholstered booths, canopied with heavy…

The Hanoi Bike Shop

8 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BG

The team behind the Ubiquitous Chip and Stravaigin have come up trumps with the welcome addition of this Vietnamese gem located down rugged, cobbled Ruthven Lane. Step inside and be instantly stimulated with the aromatic smells swirling around the…

Hong Kong Express

437a Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3LG

Takeaway review For delivery or for a very late night carryout, Hong Kong Express does the classic Chinese dishes, but it also offers a broad range of less-familiar specialties that are certainly worth trying. Fine green beans with minced pork is served…