The Dhabbahas only been around for a few years yet in a short space of time it has managed to establish itself as one of the top Indian restaurants in Glasgow.
The Dhabba is to be found in Merchant City serving up authentic north Indian cuisine in super trendy surroundings. With its mosaic walls and generally slick appearance, it's possibly one of the trendiest curry houses in Glasgow.
Once you've taken in the surroundings - check out the food. Not surprisingly the food is sophisticated and refined - no dyed pink chickens to be found at this curry house! My recommendation to first time visitors would be to try out the Talli Hui Masala Machli, this is monk fish marinated in spices, fried in an onion and tomato sauce. If you don't know what to order, I found the waiters particularly helpful - ask for some advice and they'll put you right. The Dhabba chefs even invite diners into the kitchens to watch them prepare the food!
http://www.thedhabba.com
2) The Ashoka, 108 Elderslie Street, Glasgow, G3 7AR, Tel: 0141 221 1761
The Ashoka on Elderslie Street isn't part of the Harlequin restaurant chain - it's an independent Indian diner which was one of the restaurants representing Glasgow in the 2006 Curry Capital Awards. Diners at the Ashoka are met by a team of waiters kitted out in Scottish kilts - a real blend of Scottish/Indian culture! Downstairs, the restaurant even has a room dedicated to curry karaoke nights - how cool is that!?Karaoke entertainment aside, the food at the Ashoka is great - they offer a Parsee menu which consists of dishes once reserved for Moghul courts. The Ashoka is proud of the fact that they don't use any food colourings in their dishes which is always a good thing. Don't forget to check out the shark steak for £11.95!
3) Mother India, 28 Westminster Terrace, Glasgow, G3 7RU, Tel: 0141 221 1663
Mother India is a stones throw away from Kelvingrove Park. Its at the top of the Glasgow Curry House league yet still has a relaxed atmosphere - even though it's a licensed restaurant, you can even bring your own beer or wine (no spirits however)!The menu at Mother India warns that there may be a slight wait for food - but don't worry it's worth it (Nick Nairn counts Mother India as one of his favourites.)
I suggest that you try out the spiced haddock, and fruit kebabs should you give Mother India a visit.
4) Shish Mahal, 66-68 Park Road, Glasgow, G4 9JF, Tel: 0141 334 7899
The Shish Mahal is supposedly one of the restaurants that kicked off the Glasgow curry scene - it was established over 40 years ago. The Shish Mahal claims that their Lamb Bhoona has a taste so addictive, it should be classified as a 'class A' drug - that is quite a claim! Portions are generous, and some items on the menu are unusual e.g. Lamb handi Pakistani kalichain, an combination of marinated egg, lamb, garlic, onion, tomato and diced chunks of whole lemon!
5) The Dakhin, 89 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1 NP, Tel: 0141 553 2585The Dakhin is the sister restaurant of the nearby Dhabba - both of them are a few minutes walk from each other in the trendy Merchant City. The Dakhin specializes in south Indian cuisine (as opposed to north Indian cuisine found at the Dhabba.) The place has a more basic feel than the Dhabba - but still a very pleasant place to eat. As for the food - its great, south Indian cuisine is more subtle than north Indian with milder spices being used. You won't be familiar with many of the offerings on the Dakhin's menu which makes it ideal for the adventurous! If you do pay the Dakhin a visit, check out the Peeta Dosa - crab meat with lentils in an onion/tomato masala served up in a dosa (a crepe made of fine ground rice.)
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