The Dhabba

Named after the family-run roadside diners that can be found across North India, this stunning take on a traditional ‘dhabba’ dresses up the notion with a mix of vibrant colour schemes, luxuriant greenery and massive photos. The kitchen puts its faith in top-notch ingredients, authentic cooking techniques and traditional recipes, although there's also a healthy low-fat edge to the food. Tandooris, tikkas and char-grills lead off proceedings with everything from chicken and lamb to chunks of monkfish or whole black bream, and there’s a special section devoted to 'dum pukt' dishes based on the princely tradition of cooking in sealed pots (try king prawns in a rich sauce with caramelised onions and cinnamon). There are also intriguing renditions of familiar curries such as chicken dupiaza and achari gosht, plus a fine selection of vegetables and breads.

Experience the true flavours of North Indian cuisine at The Dhabba in Glasgow. This warm, friendly restaurant serves a unique blend of traditional family recipes and North Indian dishes, with a name that has become famous in the city for spicy street chaats and rich, aromatic sauces. Alongside The Dhabba’s extensive meat-based menu, the restaurant also has a great selection of delicious vegetarian options. We love that the menu is 100% nut free, meaning that those with allergies don't have to miss out on a super tasty, authentic Indian meal.

The chaat pakodi menu begins with dahi papdi chaat, featuring crunchy spicy wafers with a topping of potato with chickpeas, covered with sweet and sour yogurt, and a dash of tamarind and mint. For starters, there are subzi samosa with spiced potatoes and green peas, a mild chicken tikka malai murg with cream and cardamom, and gosht kathi pulled lamb paired with diced peppers in a wrapped roomali roti. The subzi tikdee is a gorgeous vegetarian starter trio, consisting of Indian potato croquettes, papad wrap and stuffed mushrooms.

From the tandoori clay oven, there are many fantastic options. Choose from lamb fillet lehsuni boti, Scottish monkfish macchi tikka with aromatic flavours, and hari phool gobi with florets of broccoli marinated with yoghurt, cheese and olive oil. The Dhabba’s signature classics are rather broad, including seafood options of grilled Scottish salmon flavoured with a unique blend of five spices, fresh jumbo tiger prawns in a creamy and velvety sauce, and sea bass fillet with poppy seeds and melon seeds. The royal biryani is slow cooked in a sealed pot, and comes with your choice of sauces. There are also varied paneer, rice and bread options, along with sharing menus that are suitable for groups.