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- KoolBa
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KoolBa
109 Candleriggs,
Glasgow,
G1 1NP
Koolba sits well in the heart of the hustle of Merchant City. Its Persian influences are evident from the rich colour scheme, vibrant canopied ceiling, and, more importantly, enticing aromas – all exuding a warm, welcoming charm that attracts a mixed…
Urban Pind
18 Candleriggs,
Glasgow,
G1 1LD
More traditional than its Candleriggs neighbours, Urban Pind divides two large dining areas with a fish pond, while thick carpets and Indian artworks set a conventional tone. The family-run business focuses on the popular Punjabi cuisine to great…
Café India
29 Albion Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LH
Having recently been taken over by Tony Hussain, Café India has some big ideas and great expectations. From a Sunday morning cookery school to Indian tapas and Scottish ale evenings, there’s plenty going on. The large dining area remains divided, with a…
Modern India
51 West Regent Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 2AE
As exemplified by the name, you feel an immediate sense of contemporary confidence in the air when entering Modern India. Soft candle-light and hushed, traditional music lend a subdued and rather romantic atmosphere - although the service, while…
Southern Spice
325 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HW
A delightful surprise awaits those that enter this brightly lit, minimally decorated, restaurant. Among a plethora of Indian restaurants on Sauchiehall St and nearby, Southern Spice holds it own against much bigger, older and better-known…
Indian Gallery
450 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3JD
This modern tandoori restaurant offers mid-range dining on the busy main drag of Sauchiehall St. Sleek service meets Bhangra and Bollywood bling in an intimate but comfortable setting. Images featuring Bollywood stars and cultural icons adorn shiny…
Slumdog Bar & Kitchen
410 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3JD
Cocktails and curry seem somewhat incongruous, but when you taste the rose-flavoured Slumdog Millionaire, it remarkably works. Slumdog bar and kitchen, on Sauchiehall Street's student/teens strip, is more reminiscent of a style bar than an Indian…
Village Curry House
129 Nelson Street, Tradeston,
Glasgow,
G5 8DZ
Once one of the best kept secrets in the Glasgow curry sphere, the Village is now established as one of the places for inexpensive, real Indian dishes (albeit necessitating a trip to slightly grim Tradeston). The café/takeaway on the ground floor is…
Tawa & Grill
146–148 Nelson Street,
Glasgow,
G5 8EJ
The smart and contemporary Tawa & Grill provides proof – if you needed reminding – that a trip to Nelson Street in Tradeston possesses nearly all the virtues of a journey halfway across Asia. That this dilapidated zone south of the Clyde has become…
Punjabi Charing Cross
157–159 North Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7DA
Opening on a site adjacent to the M8 that has been home to several different pubs in recent years, Punjabi Charing Cross has maintained that feel, with dark wood and leather creating a welcoming setting. The menu is safe North Indian cuisine, with…
PJ’s India
15–17 Kent Road,
Glasgow,
G3 7EH
PJ, the owner of the restaurant (which used to be Panjea) apparently has ‘mad visions’ of curries in his dreams. This could explain some of the more inspired dishes on the menu, such as almond-honey curry, tandoori trout and banana pakora. But it’s not…
The Shenaz
17 Granville Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7EE
First opening in 1963, The Shenaz is one of Scotland’s oldest tandoori restaurants and is still going strong. The menu reads like an A-Z of the popular Indian dishes familiar in Britain, with newer dishes sitting alongside recipes that are as old as the…
Cafe Salma
523 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7PQ
It’s easy to see why this Charing Cross venue remains a firm favourite with locals and beyond. Initially there’s the warm welcome from the owner, Hassan Melloul, who greets everyone like an old friend. Then the rich décor of burned orange and red…
The Ashoka
108 Elderslie Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7AR
A Glasgow fixture since 1982, this Ashoka is not part of the popular Harlequin-owned chain of the same name. Downstairs is the 110-capacity Curryoke restaurant, where you can experience a full banquet plus a spot of singing, while upstairs the…
Mr Singh's India
149 Elderslie Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7JR
During our reviewing period for this edition of the Eating & Drinking Guide in early 2008, Mr Singh's was undergoing a bit of cosmetic surgery. We expect that after the building renovations are completed, however, this stylish restaurant will remain…
Chillies West End
176–182 Woodlands Road,
Glasgow,
G3 6LL
Close to what was once upon a time the heart of Glasgow's curry scene, Chillies aims to bring a touch of fervour to Woodlands Road. Its exposed brickwork, muted colour scheme and subdued lighting offers an intimate atmosphere – enhanced by its…
Sibbo's Delhi Dhabba
914 Sauchiehall Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 7TF
This family-owned restaurant, which opened in 2004, is run by four brothers under the watchful eye of their mother Sibbo. There's much that's charming about the place, from the living room-sized dining area to the homely atmosphere. But Sibbo's Delhi…
Shish Mahal
66–68 Park Road,
Glasgow,
G4 9JF
A fixture of the West End for almost half a century, this traditional family favourite still stands out with its stylish décor which was one of the first to throw out the clichéd Indian restaurant trappings in favour of contemporary design, large glass…
Green Chilli Café
1293 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TL
Decorated in cappuccino browns, with bucket armchairs at round tables, Green Chilli Café creates an atmosphere that is tranquil and civilised. All the main courses are available in large portions; however, regular offers make the small, tapas dishes the…
Banana Leaf
76B Old Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G3 8RE
The Banana Leaf offers good value, authentic Indian food. From an extensive menu, the manager is happy to make recommendations and even demonstrate cooking to curious customers. Don't miss their famous dosas – huge lentil and rice pancakes, thin, crispy…
Curry Karaoke Club
100 Stobcross Road,
Glasgow,
G3 8QQ
As a pointer to the kind of experience you might expect at the Curry Karaoke Club, its name couldn't be better: it does curry; it does karaoke. With sparkly hats and a DJ thrown in with the cover charge, it's an all-purpose, one-stop party shop.
Café Red
291 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8TL
Café Red is the new venture from the Southside curry house Shimla Pink’s. Slap-bang in the middle of Byres Road, Café Red is a cosy little space – red-patterned wallpaper, high stools and low leather couches, with a mezzanine for extra seating that…
Shimla Pinks
777 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow,
G41 2AX
Pink is the word at Shimla Pinks on Pollokshaws Road. The striking cerise and black décor, along with the subdued lighting and white opaque glass behind the bar, create a 1980s wine bar feel. The atmosphere is subdued, intimate and rarely too busy…
Millennium Platter
120 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6NY
What the Millennium Platter lacks in subtlety (walls painted luminous yellow and bright lighting), it makes up for in value for money. With a variety of ridiculously cheap meal offers such as a buffet lunch for £4.95 and a £2.95 business lunch (both…
Papa Gill's
337 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6AL
Papa Gill’s is a modest Indian catering to the Dumbarton Road locals and late night drinkers of Partick. Set on two floor the small restaurant is functional rather than traditional and is popular with an older crowd especially during the day when the…
Killermont Polo Club
2022 Maryhill Road,
Glasgow,
G20 0AB
Killermont Polo Club is hidden away on the Maryhill Road in a former polo clubhouse, attracting much of is custom through recommendations and word of mouth, rather than passing trade. The main dining area is divided into a conservatory/clubhouse area…
Bombay Feast
32 Hillhouse Road, Blackhall,
Edinburgh,
EH4 2AG
Bombay Feast provides a wide-ranging menu of Indian standards that those familiar with the cuisine would expect to see, as well as some more unusual options for those who wish to experiment. Choices such as lamb sarisha (in a mustard sauce), chicken…
The Far Pavilions
10–12 Craigleith Road, Comely Bank,
Edinburgh,
EH4 2DP
There is something reassuring about a long-established restaurant located in the middle of a leafy suburb. Primarily dependent on locals for trade, such places can't afford not to have their main customer base on side. Craigleith's comfortable Far…
The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant
8 West Maitland Street,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5DS
It would be easy to walk past The Khukuri on a daily basis and not notice it's there. Which is a shame, because this Nepalese restaurant has much to offer. From outside, there's no sign of the seating within, but once you enter, a warm welcome is…
India Today
176 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4PU
Now owned and run by its former chef and his wife, India Today gives you the chance to take a culinary tour of India with a single phone call. Choosing typical dishes from each region of the country, the menu is bewilderingly large, but, thankfully…
Bollywood: The Coffee Box
99a Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HG
Cross the Meadows these days and you'll find that culinary adventures start the same way Dr Who episodes tend to – with a blue police box. Inspired by the street food culture she grew up with in India, Nutan Bala left her job as a support worker and…
Bombay Bicycle Club
6–6a Brougham Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9HW
This Tollcross stalwart of 18 years has been refurbished with sultry red walls, ceiling spotlights, air conditioning, white tablecloths and fresh flowers imported from Holland, but the menu could also do with a revamp. King prawn puris and prawn…
Zest
15 North St Andrew Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1HJ
A sophisticated restaurant just off St Andrew Square, Zest has a short menu with a focus on North Indian cuisine and it's packed with dishes rarely, if ever, seen elsewhere in the city. Salmon 65, a dish pioneered in the high-end hotels of Goa, is a…
Bay of Bengal
164 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
Situated slap bang in tourist central on the Royal Mile, Bay of Bengal is well placed to attract passing trade. Established in 1978, it has recently given itself a modern makeover, replacing its dark reds and Indian fabrics with turquoise flock…
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BH
Situated in Nicolson Square since the late 1970s, Kebab Mahal is a no-frills Indian café and takeaway offering hearty fare at affordable prices. The menu favours the hungry meat-eater, with chicken and lamb classics, kebabs and tandoori dishes well…
The Original Mosque Kitchen and Café
Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterrow,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BT
First set up to ease the burden of daylight fasting during Ramadan on the congregation of Edinburgh's Central Mosque, this outdoor cafeteria-style restaurant has undergone several upgrades and upheavals down the years. Most recently the founders…
Red Fort
10 Drummond Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9TU
This modern-style, 50-seater restaurant shows an engaging determination to tick every box you could possibly desire. Open seven days, service kicks off at noon with a buffet lunch (free for under threes, £3.50 for under tens, £6 for students, or £6.85…
Tanjore
6–8 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9HX
Relative newcomer Tanjore brings a wealth of south Indian cuisine to its Newington locale, wrapped up in a friendly and relaxed café setting. Owner and head chef Boon Ganeshram switches between open kitchen and compact dining area, describing tapas…
Gurkha Brigade Nepalese Restaurant
9a Antigua Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NH
This small homely restaurant with colourful Nepalese paper ceiling lights and photos of the Annapurna range of mountains adorning the walls is at the top of Leith Walk. Its position makes it very convenient if you have been to The Edinburgh Playhouse or…
Pataka
190 Causewayside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1PH
Pataka means a flag or banner for a welcome or celebration, and the welcome is certainly warm here. The cosy interior is enhanced by private booths for groups, although the Mackintosh style, with austere-looking high-backed chairs that are actually…
Mya
Unit 9, Commercial Quay, 92 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
Close to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal shopping centre, this combination restaurant solves the dilemma of which popular cuisine to enjoy, Thai or Indian. Much like its sister restaurant Shamoli, at Mya one can choose Thai favourites…
The Prince Balti House
11/12 Seafield Road East, Portobello,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1EB
It may not be the most enticing spot for a restaurant, being wedged between a busy roundabout and a bus depot at the end of Seafield industrial estate, but the enthusiastic, cheery welcome from staff at this Portobello curry house more than compensates…
Itihaas
17–19 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith,
Edinburgh,
EH22 1HD
A corner position in Dalkeith’s town centre gives Itihaas lots of daylight from windows on two sides, enhancing the appeal of this pristine, owner-run establishment. Sepia-toned pictures add atmosphere, but ethnic style is soft-pedalled in favour of…
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