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    Ashoka

    4.5 (50 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Fast Food
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carolyn M.

    We've been here three times now (I swear, I thought I'd reviewed before now), each time with an Itison deal which consisted of a three course meal for two for 8 quid. To be honest, for that deal, we'll keep coming back again and again. Ashoka recently had an upgrade of it's interior, so it's now bright and inviting. Before it was a little drab and dark, so it's nice to enjoy a meal in cozy surroundings. My guy and I stopped in for a meal here just as we were heading out of town and it was a nice start to our weekend away. With this deal, we were able to choose off of their lunch menu, which has a good amount of options to choose from. Also, Ashoka seat the itison diners at 12, 2 and 4pm and every time we've been, they've been absolutely slammed. It's such a great deal. This time around, I went for something different. I usually always order the veg samosas, the chickpea and lentil dal and the ice cream, but this time, I went for the spicy chicken wings (which set my mouth on fire), the spinach and onion curry with lamb and ice cream. My guy went for the spicy mushrooms, the garlic chili chicken and the ice cream. Our meals also came with rice and the most delicious naan bread you will ever have. The waitstaff have been the same since we started coming here and very nice to boot. the service the first time we came was a bit slow, but this time, we were sat right away and our meals came out pretty quickly. It was a great experience. What's also great, is that we both ordered diet pepsis, which I'm usually weary of when it's coming from the tap at the bar because it's usually quite flat, but their bar pepsi is great and fizzy, which I love. This is a great wee place down the start of Ashton Lane as we love this deal we've scored and hopefully will continue to score as long as they keep posting it.

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    Andrew C.

    This restaurant is a long established fixture on Ashton Lane. While smaller than other the Ashokas, it upholds Sanjay Majhu's tradition of decent food at reasonable prices. Despite the size, I have never had a problem getting a table or found the service slow even during busy times. Book ahead if you want to be sure of getting a table.. If you try to grab a quick post-pub Indian on a Saturday night after walking out of Jintys you may have to wait. Don't be upset, since there are several really good Indian takeaways on Byres Road.

    Ahh...delicous food!
    Tim F.

    Located right near the Hillhead subway entrance and close to tourists staying at the Grosvenor Hilton, this gem of a restaurant is hidden down an alleyway. However, it is worth the hunt as the food here is absolutely terrific. The restaurant was crowded, (always a good sign) and although we did not have reservations, the manager kindly managed to find us a booth. Reservations are advisable. Definitely try the chicken tikka masala----yummo! The portions are very generous, the price is right and the food is excellent. What else could you ask for?

    Esther F.

    The food was fantastic, same as the fast service and great price. You can have lunch for 5,95£ and you can have a menu like in my pic with a nibble a main dish and the sauces. It was super tasty, definatelly I will go back!

    Paul C.

    On account of its plain, instantly-satisfying yet ultimately forgettable fare, this chain was once regarded as the McDonald's of Glasgow curry houses. Generally consumed when all others avenues had been exhausted, dining with the Ashoka was more about quantity rather than quality. Remarkably, however, just as the city took its curry scene to the next level, something changed with Charan Gil's Ashton Lane restaurant. Suddenly the staff got slicker, more knowledgeable and charismatic, remembering your name each time you returned and offering educated opinions on meal choices; the ambiance changed from that of a last resort to being genuinely suitable for all occasions, from informal nights out to graduations; and most importantly the menu improved beyond belief, offering a wider variety of far tastier Indian dishes as opposed to the same old tired and predictable fare. Having looked a lost cause, in the past four years the Ashoka has come roaring back to stake a genuine claim for its old curry king crown. Competition is fierce, but in terms of value for money, quality of food and atmosphere, this place is back to its best and may even have the edge over its rivals thanks to its truly wonderful fish pakora. I'm lovin' it.

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    7 years ago

    Excellent food great service. Loved everything. There were three of us on a very busy Friday night and they didn't let us down. Will be bavk

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    Superb Indian restaurant. Great food, authentic decor, indian beer, and at a good price.

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    18 years ago

    I had the best curry of my life in here! They dont skip on the quality of the ingredients. Well worth a visit. Try the tandoori prawns!

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    Review Highlights - Ashoka

    Pros: - The dinner special that runs Monday through Thursday--offering an appetizer, rice or naan, and a curry for £9.

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    Chaakoo Bombay Cafe

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    Very good. Good selection. Nice lunch menu with special groups of dishes. Naan was tasty, curry's…read morenot too spicy. Lhasa mango was excellent. Will come back.

    So, the one thing I loved about this place was that it looks nothing like a stereotypical Indian…read moreRestaurant. It's clear that the focus of the restaurant is that it should still be a fun pub atmosphere that just happens to serve Indian food. So, looking in from the outside, you wouldn't know that it was an Indian restaurant. But when you walk in and smell it, you'll know. Portions were a little small so expect that you'd need to get a few things to get a full meal out of it. But they are appropriately priced for the portion size. They serve food here tapas-style and I believe you are still meant to share them so the idea is that you get a lot of dishes and eat as you drink copious amounts of beer. The one thing that made this place stand out was their service. It was amazing! During my meal, their card machines broke down and, as a result, I didn't have a way to pay for my food. The manager then comes up to me and says, "It's our fault. Don't worry about it." To be clear, this is only something I'd see in small-town America but never in a major city. So I was surprised that in Scotland's largest city, they were so trusting. (Really earning their reputation as the friendliest city in the UK). I was so touched that I promised I'd return to pay for my meal. I even kept my receipt so they'd know what to charge me. I came back the next morning, paid my bill, and, even though it's not required at all in the UK, I left a big tip as a thank you for trusting me and being so accommodating. When I come back to Glasgow, I will definitely come back.

    India Quay - Rogan Gosht with chicken tikka

    India Quay

    (39 reviews)

    ££

    Finnieston, West End

    Having just arrived in town and not having eaten lunch. We were looking for a place to have an…read moreearly dinner. We stumbled upon the India Quay and we glad we did. When we first arrived, we weren't sure if they were open for service since it was such an odd time. We were promptly greeted and seated. despite the fact it wasn't what you would call even an early dinner time nor a late lunch time the service was on. When we open the menu, we were amazed at the variety of Indian dishes. It took us a while to decide what to order, as there were so many appealing choices . The waiter saw that we were taking a while and asked if we had any questions, and if we would like any recommendations. We finally made our decision. We ordered a south Indian garlic, chili with chicken, chicken, korma, an order of garlic, naan the tray of three dips, and an order of papadom. Though the dips and papadom were a nice warm up, it was the manes that were the stars of the meal. Both entrées had wonderful layers of flavor, each of which complemented the other. The chicken in both entrées was juicy and tender, We had asked for both to be medium spiced, and they were prepared to perfection. We both agreed that it was the best Indian food we had ever had over the years . It appeared that it is a popular establishment as it filled up with customers during the course of our meal. Each table appeared to be getting the great service that we had.

    Wow. Wow. So awesome in every respect. Mostly that the owner (I think) knows how to give great…read moreservice to his customers. Service-wise, this was one of the best experiences in a very long time. The food was awesome as well. The owner guided me through the menu, and he gave me a great description of the curries. I chose to start with vegetable samosas. It was served with curried chick peas, which was a great complement. I had the Rogan Gosht curry with chicken tikka as the main. Also awesome. Got some sort of spiced rice (not sure) with it, and I also ordered the Aloo Gobi, which was perfectly done. Some mixed vegetable pickle on the side spiced up every bite. SO GREAT! Check it out.

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    Balbir's

    (38 reviews)

    ££

    West End, Partick

    When designing this curry house, Balbir and co paid careful attention to making the surroundings as…read moreauthentic as possible. Rather than the "cram as many in as you can" mantra of most Glaswegian Indian establishments, this place is vast but densely populated with tables. The result is probably the most traditional curry hall in the city, combined with contemporary and modern decor, particularly following a reason rennovation. Thankfully this is not simply an all style and no substance kind of place and as much care has been taken with the menu as with the aesthetics. While it's always a risk proclaiming a Glaswegian curry house the best in the city, Balbir's is without question in the upper tier along with the likes of Mother India's Cafe, Shish Mahal and Dhabba. The banquet, in which staff tailor make a meal for your party depending on your dietary requirements and taste preferences, has gained a reputation as being the choice of the city's true curry connoisseurs, with friendly, affable staff rarely getting it wrong with their recommendations. However what perhaps makes Balbir's stand out more than anything is the fact all dishes are cooked only with cholesterol-free rapeseed oil and minus artificial food colourings. The result is probably the healthiest tasting curry in the city and one which leaves you feeling guilty free the following morning. Well, relatively speaking.

    So Balbirs has been on my list for a while, I've often passed by their Kilmarnock restaurant and…read morewhen they had the Tiffin rooms I loved that place so I was keen to try. As much as I love traditional style Indian food I'm also a sucker for British influenced Indian food. And yes sometimes you will catch me ordering a Korma however it will only be once in a blue moon. We had a table booked and on arrival we waited for what seemed like ages (I was hungry) before anyone even greeted us.. We were taken to our seat and ordered drinks. Using our favourite app we got a free glad of cava when we checked in. We decided to go with the banquet which was just what the chef would think we would like. Starters... Popadoms and a spice dip...very nice. Mini potato flatbread with chickpeas... Personally my favourite. Spicy salmon very well seasoned. Deep fried chills... Burnt the mouth right off me. Mains 2 chicken 2 lamb and 1 paneer. All very nice. The chicken ones where nice very similar to each other and quite creamy. If I didn't eat the deep fried chilli I would say that the chicken dishes were very mild. The lamb ones nice also but again very similar to each other. Paneer was tasty to. At this point I am completely stuffed no more food can go into my mouth. White flag!!! I opted for an espresso for finish! All in all a good meal. Very modern inside I'd have no problems going back.

    McDonald's

    McDonald's

    (12 reviews)

    £

    Finnieston, West End

    Very dry chicken sandwich. The lettuce was hardly in there. Side salad was decent. And the sandwich…read morewas very salty.

    For me, visiting a McDonald's is never exactly a proud moment. It usually means I'm a) drunk, b)…read morehungover or c) suffering a momentary lapse of self control and ruining my most recent attempts to be healthy. We've all been there, I'm sure. Thing is, McDonald's actually is good for those things and if that's what you're after then there's no shame in that. This branch is especially handy in that it's open 24 hours. It also has a drive-thru attached, although I've never used that facility so I can't properly comment on it. In spite of being a small, drive-thru branch they still do all of the major offers (so if you get one of those vouchers for a big mac and fries for £1.99 then go ahead, they'll accept it) and they do all the standard UK menu items, including the specials as they come and go. Food-wise it's the same as any other McDonald's. They can alter your items if you have any particular requirements and they almost always have a few Big Macs and McChicken Sandwiches ready to go as you walk in. If not, they're still pretty quick. Less popular items, such as specials, salads and deli sandwiches take a bit longer, but I'm pretty sure that's true everywhere. You can expect really long queues around dinner time and long-ish queues at lunch time over the weekends. I've only ever once failed to get a seat, though. Plus, the staff are quick enough and clearing the queue and if there's a wait for fries (or if you've ordered something less popular) they'll tell you to go take a seat and will bring it to you when it's ready. The toilets are kept pretty clean and the staff do a decent job of clearing the tables whenever they get chance. The WiFi is free too, so I could even imagine people working here during quieter hours. One very important thing though - don't get the coffee. It's the worst I've ever tasted. Just don't.

    Ashoka - indpak - Updated May 2026

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