When we walked in we were immediately greeted by the fragrant aroma of the food. The gobi Manchurian, palak paneer, paneer butter masala, and vindaloo chicken were all so delicious and flavorful. The chicken in the vindaloo was a bit dry, but the curry taste more than made up for it. The rice doesn't come with the curry, but one portion is quite large. The dosa was also very good. Seated with plenty of empty space at 9 PM on a Sunday. Service was also pretty attentive. read more

Found this one on Yelp! Nicest people working who take time to talk about the menu. We got the Paper Roast Dosa and they were nice to add an extra spicy sauce on the side. Beer on tap is yummy and refreshing against the sauces' flavor. read more

We came here for an early lunch on Monday, right when they opened so it was nice and quiet. They have what I can only assume was a lunch menu, as we were advised the portions were smaller (and the price reflected this!) Between the two of us we had two lunch orders of butter chicken, one cheese naan, and one steamed rice for a grand total of £12.30. The portions were just right for lunch as neither of us left feeling overly full, or hungry, and it was nice to know that if we had wanted a heftier option, the regular portion of butter chicken for two would be just shy of £11, so needless to say we were pleased with the deal. Service was good- lots of water refills and an attentive waiter, though he was quite soft spoken and had to repeat a few times. It's okay though! Atmosphere was pleasant and the music was top 40 but mostly remade. I would have enjoyed a more cultural flair, but that's just personal preference. Would definitely return. read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Came here on a weekend early evening based on a friend's recommendation, wasn't crowded when we arrived a bit around 5:30PM. Shared the chili paneer and a jug of mango lassi, I got a paneer dosa and tried my friend's chicken biryani. Mango lassi was thick and delicious, not too sweet, good mango flavor. Chili paneer was a bit too sweet for my liking but was tasty, liked the paneer as it was soft and chewy. Dosa was quite good, the paneer was cut up and mixed with potato and peas which I wasn't expecting. I loved all the sauces it came with! The chicken biryani was really tasty; rice was perfectly cooked, not mushy nor overcooked, perfectly chewy. Flavors were great, chicken was slightly dry and not super flavorful though. For almost £19, this meal was definitely expensive, good quality. read more

So after two weeks of truly enjoying all the Scottish food I could cram into my face my palate was wanting a bit of a change so with so many Indian choices in the area we opted for this and were not disappointed. Great selection of all the favorites that were amazing! The naan was slightly doughy but service and flavor made up for any lacking in that department. Simply delicious and a great expression of spice throughout! read more

I can only speak for the mango lassi (just got it as a quick treat), but it was a fair portion and really delicious! They don't do take away though which sucked but they were really fast about it! read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Mango lassi, delicious! - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

This was a suggestion thanks to Briony C for a wee pre-munch before we headed to the cinema. It was on my list for visiting as I had heard down the foodie grapevine that this was tasty Indian to try. Briony kindly booked us a table or as it was noted 'Braine', fortunately we guessed it was meant to say Briony. Hehe! I decided to just go for a curry and a naan bread as I felt a full on Indian meal was gonnae be too much for this excited stomach. Well, I was going to see Maleficent, I was just slightly ecstatic inside. Eeeee!! I got the chicken peshwari and just a butter naan instead of a peshwari naan. I would have been peshwaried oot my heid. I think I may use this phrase next time I'm out on the town. "I'm pure pershwaried oot my face." Nice!! Anyhoo, it's bang smack in the heart of town, on Bath Street, just round the corner from the hustle and bustle of Sauchiehall Street. Fancy a tasty treat get yersel round to Rishis. The Indian aroma is Yelper guaranteed, well it does sell Indian food after all. Enjoy! read more

I'd read that a significant number of vegetarian & vegan options were available on Rishis menu, so we made a bee-line there for lunch. That it was in such close proximity to Buchanan Street was a pleasant surprise. Not far to walk from the subway. We were in for a treat. Slightly below street level on Bath Street, Rishis Indian Aroma has something of a split personality. The dining area to the front of the restaurant has something of a basic cafe vibe with wipe-clean paper tablecloths and comfy chairs, while the main body of the place has a smarter look - the cosy booth seating & candelabras hint that it may have been an Italian restaurant in a previous life. We were seated near the front window at a wee table for two. I'm not really familiar with Southern Indian cuisine so expected to be at a bit of a loss when choosing what to eat. The lunchtime menu left us none the wiser. It was extremely vague and made no sense at all. The addition of a brief explanation at the bottom of the menu would make a world of difference. After much deliberation we asked the waiter for some clarification and discovered that we could choose any chicken or vegetable curry dish from the a la carte menu to be part of our lunchtime special option. The choices sounded pretty decent. We both opted for a vegetarian dish - each was served with a bowl of rice and a naan bread between two. We chose well! I couldn't manage dessert but my hungry daughter pushed the boat out and had what looked like a south asian version of a knickerbocker glory. Very good it was too. I'm told it had rosewater flavoured milk, vermicelli, fresh fruits, ice-cream, and tapioca seeds whatever they are! I think we were the only diners not eating dosas for lunch. I've not tried them before but they looked pretty amazing and came with all manner of dips. My appetite has definitely been whetted and a return to Rishis is on the cards. Think we'll throw caution to the wind and be a bit more adventurous next time. I just wish the menu gave a little more information for those who are clueless of this region's cuisine. The lunch bill for two people (papadom, curry, rice, shared naan, one dessert and two half pint glasses of coke) came to less than £19. Bargain! Exit two very full & happy bunnies. read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - bargain vegetarian vegan curry, moments from buchanan st. delicious. - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I honestly want to eat here every single day ...... boy does this place remind me of home!!! Why did I take so long to visit Rishi's!!! From the outside, Rishi's looks tacky and downright strange, but don't be fooled by what you see. This place is filled with South Indian awesomeness! We were seated by the friendliest staff members ever. And quickly, while skimming through the menu, I knew what I wanted. TOSAIIIII (or dosa for non-Malaysians). So, I ordered Roast Paper Dosa (Roti tisu in Malay), Bindhi fry (which is an okra curry) with chapati, and papadoms on the side. Gian had a different dosa with spicy fillings (don't remember the name), a mild paneer (also don't remember the name APOLOGIES) with naan bread and some Cobra beer. First of all ... fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu I honestly didn't realize the portions would be so massive! I was SO full by the time I finished my dosa that I was struggling to finish my okra, which devastated me because it's so super delicious. However, that means we have leftovers for dinner the next day WOOHOO! Hehe. Secondly, everything was AWESOME! I loved everything we ordered. Really reminds me of food back home and it made my cry happy tears on the inside! I am SO going back more often! Gonna try the lunch next time! We also ordered a traditional Indian dessert which looked like shrimp roe but tasted sweet like chai latte. By then, Gian and I were really marathoning through the dessert. We were so full omg. Altogether, everything came up to 18quids per person. It's a bit pricey but we did kinda over-order, thinking that the portions wouldn't be that big! OUR MISTAKE! We will order moderately from now on. But it was worth splurging because seriously, the food is super super super good! Staff are amazing and friendly, always joking with us. :-) Highly recommend and definitely going back asap! read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Our dosas (or tosai in Malay) were massive and super good!!! - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Specialising in the culinary delights of Southern India, Rishi's offer an incredible value lunch for something, "a bit different". With a friendly greeting and chilled Cobra on the table, we set about ordering the food. Naturally they have a full a la carte menu, but we opted for the lunch options. There are currently 5 to choose from ranging from a startling £3.99 (for the takeaway offering) to £6.99. 2 of our party went with option 3 - a large Poppadum, Veg or Chicken Curry, Naan and Pilau Rice. They both chose the Chicken Curry, one who likes the milder sauce of Chicken Patia with Ground Spices, Red Cayenne Peppers, Jaggery, Vinegar & Lemon for a Sweet n' Sour taste. The other had the waiter's recommendation of an authentic South Indian dish, Chicken Chettinad including Ground Coconut, Curry Leaves, Fennel & Sesame Seeds amongst other ingredients in a lovely medium spiced sauce. Myself and another decided upon Option 1 which is a mini Tiffin banquet. Sort of like Indian Tapas. The selection presented for the price is astonishing. It included; Idli - Steamed Rice Cakes made with Rice Flour and Urid Dal Medhu Vadai - Fried Doughnuts made with Urid Dal, Ginger, Onion, Curry Leaves & Green Chilli. They were served with a selection of chutneys & sambar. Poori Masala - Deep Fried Puffed Wheat Bread with Potato Masala. Finally, there was the "Mini" Masala Dosa which if it's the mini one, I'd like to see its Mum! I've added a couple of pics so you can appreciate the size - substantial is the word. The Dosa is like a thin filled pancake South Indian style. In this case with the Potato Masala. All in all, this option offers a great taste of Southern India and I'm delighted I chose it. I think upon return, I'll try to persuade some lucky person to share both number 3 with Chicken Chettinad and number 1 together. That would be a feast. All options selected came with Tea / Coffee and I had the Chai, which was a great way to end the meal. Staff were friendly and engaging. read more

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From the outside Rishis does not look like its offering anything special however inside the story is different. Offering delicious South Indian fare with generous and hospitable staff--- Rishis is sure to not disappoint. The chilli fish fry, any type of dosa and their tandoori chicken are stand out dishes for me. Don't miss out on their fruit juice Thurvini. Rishis offers a fantastic lunch deal which is great value for money. My only disappointment was their chai as I was hoping for more flavour: read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Lunch menu - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

If you feel like punishing your mouth or inflicting real pain on your taste buds, then I would suggest a visit to Rishi's Indian Aroma is for you! It's certainly an assault on the senses but in a very good way. These guys DO NOT hold back on the chili so if you like it hot and spicy this restaurant has got to feature on your list of go-to places. Being a South Indian restaurant the flavours are often more aromatic and fragrant than the northern dishes we have been accustomed to in the UK. As mentioned these guys love their chili's so be prepared to drink a barrel load of beer or perhaps a cooling yoghurt based, mango lassi to keep the tongue from catching fire ;) As the South of India is famed for its vegetarian dishes, I usually try and keep it fairly traditional when I've been, usually opting for the Gobi Manchurian to start. This dish is simply stunning even if you don't like cauliflower. It's almost Chinese in flavour with a fried chicken-esque appearance, it's one of the tastiest starters I've ever eaten in an Indian restaurant and I find it really hard to overlook this great wee dish. Equally awesome are the veg samosa, and at a mere £3 for 3 they're such a steal. Once more, those of you who don't like too much heat should think twice about ordering these super hot starters. Main dishes again are generally, on the whole, wickedly hot and there are loads of great veggy dishes to choose from (but fear not meat fans, there are also a good selection of chicken and lamb dishes too). They do smaller tiffen style portions (i.e. smaller mains), so you can have a few between the table or if you don't like to share, you can opt for the traditional curries. I've had both the meat curries like the Chicken Kadai and veggy ones like Channa Masala. Everything has always been fresh tasting and incredibly good value for money. Think around £5-6 for a veggy main, its astounding really! I feel that when I walk into Rishi's and I'm virtually the only Brit eating in there, its got to be a good sign. It really does seem to be a favourite place of the local Indian residents and students. The staff are also all mainly from the South of India and will make great recommendations if you are unsure on what to order. Rishi's is such a friendly place, with incredible tasting food and astonishing value for money. This means that it has to be one of my favourite curry spots in Glasgow and that is saying something for a city which boast some top notch curry houses! read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Curries! - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Rishi's on Bath Street is more casual than I was expecting, but the food exceeded all my expectations. We were greeted at the door and seated by the window. Being a basement restaurant we were in prime position for people watching. I was concerned however: we were the only people in the restaurant (at 6.45pm) and we weren't getting any attention from the staff. They seated us, and they left. After some time, say at least 10 minutes, someone came to take our orders - food, as well as drinks. I was slightly confused by this and the only way I can really describe it is as though the staff were too shy to come over to talk to us. After the ice was broken, the service definitely improved. By this stage, the restaurant was filling up - what a relief! We ordered the chicken 65 and Mysore masala dosa for starters (under the tiffin section). The chicken 65 was very similar to pakora but with a crispier outside. The dosa was huge and filled with potatoes with a few dipping sauces. I loved this and would definitely try another one of the many dosas's (dosi?) on the menu next time. For mains, we had chicken tikka masala and lamb kadai with two sides of butter naan. The lamb kadai was definitely medium spicy which was a bit too hot for me, but the lamb was juicy and tasty. The chicken tikka masala was great too - a nice punch of flavour without being too creamy or rich. We opted not to go for dessert as that was a pretty filling meal. Apart from the slightly uneasy service, I had a really pleasant meal here. Once the restaurant filled up it had a nice atmosphere and there was an interesting mix of people eating here. The menu was pretty detailed - there is a big selection of starters, tiffin as well as lamb/chicken mains and some seafood. Even better, this meal didn't make me feel sick afterwards. Normally I avoid eating Indian food as too often there is something (whether it be a spice or the ghee) that doesn't agree with me, and I feel sick for the rest of the night. Thankfully there was just a pleasant "full" feeling upon leaving Rishi's. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Thankyou Briony for introducing me to Rishis on my Yelp Secret Dining Club experience. You really could not have chosen a more perfect venue for me. I had heard good things about Rishis from fellow Yelpers but had not yet made it in. Indian food is one of my most favourite things (in the whole wide world ever) so I was thrilled when Briony revealed we would be heading here. Walking in to Rishis, the decor is unfussy and understated. The staff were pleasant, but the food was outstanding! There was six of us sharing our Secret Dining Club experience, and we were all happy to share, so we got to try a really good variety of dishes. To start I had the Shish kebab which was beautifully spiced and the lamb was lovely and succulent. From the other starters the standout dish for me was the Chicken Manjurian which was delicious and melt in the mouth tender! On to the main course, I went for Chicken Saag. This was one of the nicest Chicken Saags I have had, the sauce was beautifully thick and sumptuous with spinach and the portion was plentiful. From the other Yelpers choices I LOVED the Butter Chicken Dopiaza, if you like a creamy dish without it being too heavy then this is the perfect dish for you. The Naan breads were brilliant. I ordered a Butter Naan (my mouth is now watering as I type) which was dreamy soft and velvety with butter. The Peshwari Naan was really lovely too, with just the right amount of filling to keep it light and fluffy! This is a truly excellent city centre Indian restaurant, which has just taken top of my list of favourite restaurants in Glasgow. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I liked rishis for a number of reasons, but it's not my favourite Glasgow curry house and thus I probably won't be back (mainly due to there being HUNDREDS of other choices I still need to try). Firstly the beer was good, and at £3.25 a pint for Cobra or Kingfisher this was a good bargain. Secondly the starter I had, chili chicken fry was really good-almost like a curry in itself and with a nice kick to it as authentic South Indian cooking should have. My main wasn't that great, I had lamb vindaloo and to be honest I wasn't expecting a grey sauce which was pretty unappetising. It tasted fine though albeit lacking in heat sadly. Overall it's a good place and caters for large grounds very well. One thing to watch out for is the dosa... (I've uploaded a photo of the family size) which is the speciality here. The deals offered on the website are great value for money too. read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Holy **** batman! A 6ft "family dosa"! £20 though... - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Came along here as part of a Yelp Secret Dining club visit and I'm glad we did, as I may have found one of my new favourite Indians in Glasgow! I've walked past here so many times without visiting (maybe it being a downstairs place put me off) but that won't be the case any longer as it was brilliant. Walking in, the decor is quite traditional curry house, nothing too flash or modern. Where we sat had a sort of UV light which gave the table a strange glow. On to the food. The menu is huge. This usually puts me off places, I'm always a believer in keep it simple, I never find places can provide so many different tasting dishes without a bit of similarity kicking in. This really is not the case here! We all decided to order something different, and try a bit of each. To start there was a great selection of different tasting dishes. Special mentions to the Medu Vada, which was like a lentil donut (odd I know), a strange one, but it was pretty tasty. The dosa in here is HUGE! It's like a crepe on steroids, it's crazy! Very tasty and at such a big portion, would easily do as a lunch item. I ordered the chicken manchurian which was very tasty. It's made with soy sauce which gave it a sweet flavour, but with the chillis and onion through, there was still a bit of a spicy kick. For main, I went for the chicken kadai which was delicious. Quite a tomato-y based sauce, but with nice spicy flavours through it too, a tasty medium curry. I tasted all the other curries at the table which were lovely, especially the saag which tasted so fresh. The sides of rice and naan were very good too. The service I found to be very polite, if a little bit persistent. Food arrived in good time as did the drinks. I think this is a great place to head in town if you are out with friends or a casual meal. The menu is so big you're bound to find at least 8 things you want. I'll be back soon to try even more off the menu, may take a LOT of visits to taste everything but! read more

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I'd heard great things about Rishi's so decided to visit for date night. Although we hadn't booked we were quickly shown to a table, handed menus and a drinks order was taken. We were instantly made to feel right at home by the friendly and attentive waiting staff. Soon we'd ordered a starter of Methu Vadai to share. These are little savoury doughnuts made of lentils, onions and spices and they were delicious served with a sambar and a yogurt dip. They were crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle and, since you get two pieces they were perfect for sharing. It's not something I've ordered before but I'd definitely try them again. We decided to get a rice and a naan to share for our main course and my partner chose the Lamb Kadai whilst I chose a Lamb Kofta dish I forget the exact name of. He loved the Kadai, saying the tomato flavours were amazing and I really, really loved the koftas. They were a little unusual, with the minced lamb wrapped around a boiled egg, rather than just being plain meatballs. I guess it's a bit like an Indian version of a Scotch egg. Again, it wasn't something I'd had before but it really worked and everything was cooked beautifully. So, it turns out the good things I'd heard were all true. Rishi's didn't fail to impress and I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Methu Vadai starter (with a piece already stolen by impatient, hungry fingers) - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Best Indian food we've ever had! Loved the Saag with chicken, the aubergine, and the tandoori lamb chops starter. Highly recommended.

I decided to come here based on seeing all the great yelp reviews and I can now see why it's got such good reviews!! I really enjoyed this place. The food was amazing and the service was great. The staff were friendly as well. It's a nice looking restaurant inside which automatically gives it a nice atmosphere and for a late-ish Sunday night dinner it was still quite busy! I thought the menu had lots of different choices and struggled a bit to choose what I wanted! Ended up with chicken masala, pilau rice and garlic naan which all tasted fantastic. What I like most about this place is that the food wasn't too heavy. Sometimes Indian food can be on the heavy side but this place had it perfect. My friend ordered the lamb rogan josh and also throughly enjoyed it. The staff were really friendly up to the point that because I was oooo-Ing and aaah-ing at a dish that was going to another table, the waiter asked me to stay as he as bringing out another one and wanted to show me it!! Turned out it was a dosa which I hadn't seen before so I thought that was cool he brought one out to show me haha Would definitely come back here asap and recommend it to anyone wanting some nice Indian food. read more

Rishi's Indian Aroma - Chicken masala and pilau rice. - Indian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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So, Glasgow has the highest number of dedicated vegan restaurants per capita in the United Kingdom. Great place to start. But the problem is that they are all pretty much the same. Decent vegan choices but all based on Middle Eastern and European animal free dishes. Rishi's is starting a mile ahead of these places. Southern India has a long culinary tradition of animal-product free cooking. Using a wide variety of plants and spices to generate brilliant tasty dishes. So take your decent Indian restaurant menu Vegan selection and times it by ten. Yup, it is that big. Started with potato bahjis and the Savoury donuts. They came with a small pot of Sambara "lentil curry" and coconut dip that was awesome. I do not the use word "awesome" lightly. That was a great start to this meal. I had picked out the Thali. An amazing selection of small pots filled with spicy goodness. The Vegan ordered a onion and potato Dosa that pretty well took up her entire side of the table. The staff were brilliant with directing us to dishes and drinks that she could have. Fantastic service. If you want a great Indian meal - get in here. If you have any veggies or vegans in your group - you have no excuses. Also try this place for lunch. Fast service and food that will make you smile. read more

You might walk on by Rishi's, as I'd often done before. Patrons of Glasgow, I suggest you don't. It was evening, we were hungry. A Calexico gig at the Old Fruit Market lurked in the coming hours and we were looking for a restaurant in the city centre. Indian? Indian would be nice. And I'd heard good things of Rishi's. - The menu is extensive and varied with a focus on South Indian cuisine. I'd dipped my toes into the Southern treats of India when I tried dosas previously. Based on those heavenly filled crepes, I knew I was in for good things. Also, Rishi's has some really great vegetarian options. - Score! Staff really are the sweetest, beyond any I've encountered before. I'd even go as far to agree with Briony in saying that they're a little shy. Nonetheless, service was attentive and friendly. I ordered a mango lassi to start and I almost sipped it down in one. - I love mango lassi and Rishi's served me up a fine, fine glass o' the stuff. Delicious. Onwards to the starters and we picked Methu Vadai - fried doughnuts made of urid dal, ginger, onion, curry leaves and green chilli and Chicken 65 - deep-fried spicy chicken pieces. I loved the texture of the doughnuts, they were dreamy and so incredibly fluffy in their form. Although they tasted minimally seasoned, the accompanying spicy sauces added the perfect amount of flavour and warmth to the dish; just the right amount of heat. The chicken 65 was deliciously tender and its seasoning game was strong. - It was bursting with flavour! We devoured them at record pace and both agreed; chicken 65 is one starter we'd struggle to resist on a second visit. Smiles all round for these guys! The curry? As delicious as the starters would suggest. The garlic naan was just oozing with flavour and the sharing portion of rice was a generous one. My helping of creamy korma made for the kind of curry I know I can rely on, whilst tempting my tastebuds to the rest of the menu. Lovely! read more

There are so many Indian eateries in Glasgow that you need to be very special to get 5 stars. Rishi's is unbelievable, a proper hidden gem and I'm delighted to have visited here. I asked my Facebook friends for advice on where to take my colleagues from our London office for dinner, the criteria being one was looking for flavourful food and one couldn't eat spicy things at all. Rishi's was the recommendation which sparked my interest as - despite living in Glasgow most of my life - I had never heard of it. We arrived at 7.45pm and immediately I worried, as the restaurant was empty. I think going back to the hidden gem thing, the restaurant is in a Bath Street basement and I suspect people just walk past. I can't remember everything that we had for starter except the mysore masala dosa, which was enormous! The potato filling was indescribably good with various dipping sauces to enjoy with it. The bhajis were a little disappointing to be honest, but were the only slight negative in an excellent meal. I had the chicken dopiaza with coconut rice and a peshwari naan for main. Now, I'm a big girl who likes her food and I are maybe a third of this - the portions are very generous indeed - but this was probably the best dopiaza I've had. My colleague had a fish curry (possibly a Goan curry?) which she raved about. The prawn curry and chicken tikka masala were similarly well received. I was so full that I couldn't even think about dessert, which never happens for me! Service wise, I found the staff charming and not at all phased by us asking to split our bill four ways. The prices are so reasonable here and the food SO good that I can't recommend this place enough. Go! Enjoy! read more

Rishi is like the oasis in the desert for a South Indian on deputation to Glasgow for work. This is where tamil speaking folks like me try to recreate the TASMAC atmosphere of tamil nadu on Friday evenings. Availability of kingfisher beer is a bonus. For someone new or scottish might find this place noisy for a restaurant but that explains the cultural differences. Food is good ..i would say is very near to authentic South Indian. There are several areas to improve. . One such thing is to make their tandoori chicken to taste more desi. . It's very bland and don't go well with drinks. I've tried 90% of items on they're menu and i would say that you won't be disappointed. Stricking difference - unlike other South Indian/Indian joints. . Rishi staffs are trained to give equal importance to their customers from both the worlds.. read more

What a pleasant surprise along our ambles through Glasgow! If you're famished, fancy some mighty fine Indian, and happen to be in the area, I'm definitely singing this place's praises. First of all the name holds true, because we had actually walked past Rishi's before the delicious aroma of curry made us do a comic double-take. The outside isn't much to look at, but once down the wee stairs and inside you've got a nice, clean, roomy interior. There was no waiting to be seated for us, which was something we faced with apprehension on a busy Saturday night in the city. Not only that, but we were greeted by an expansive staff of extremely friendly folk--first and second star, garnered! The third, fourth, and fifth stars are earned by the food. Literally everything that I stuffed into my ravenous face was spot-on. From our starters of samosas and paneer (uhhhhh sooo good!), to the seemingly endless array of rice selections (tomato, mushroom, pilau, and lemon just for our table), to the garlic naan that was crusted with spice and flavor. When the main course arrived we were already well on the way to being full--but Rishi's is the kind of place that you are compelled to ignore your tightening belt as you have "just one more bite", only to contentedly waddle out the door at the end. Another testament to the authenticity of this place would appear to be how it appeals to the people of its origin! We (a gaggle of mostly Americans) were among the minority in a mostly Indian clientele, which made me feel we were in trusted hands. And sure enough--I could see why people of any background would go here. It's freaking GOOD. When we finally did throw in the towel of our lofty meal, the kind wait staff was more than happy to box the carnage remains for us (yesssss!). Be forewarned though--after a meal like this, you may want to hibernate for the rest of the season! Bravo, Rishi's! Will return if ever in the neighborhood and hankerin' for some delicious curry! read more

It's an authentic South Indian restaurant I have been in Scotland. Price: reasonable Quality: excellent Taste: yummilicios Ambience: noisy with people talking loudly overall authentic South Indian cuisine. read more

I'm not sure if Rishi's IA has changed hands recently or what as all the good reviews told me this place was damn good, nah EXCELLENT but sadly the experience & meal I had here recently was far from excellent... Firstly the table we were sat at was not very clean - the table cloth still had stains on it from the previous customers. Eep. Not a good start. Then when ordering our meal there was some confusion over my main course; I wanted the Chicken Tikka main course but I think initially the waitress thought I wanted either 2 starters or I wanted the CT starter for my main course?! Once that was cleared up I said 'That comes with rice and sauce doesn't it?' she seemed a bit baffled again (pointing & looking at the menu) then said, 'Oh! Yes....?!..' *furiously writes something else down* I then asked it it would be possible to change the regular, bog-standard 'curry' sauce for a lentil or spinach sauce instead, usually this isn't a problem & I am happy to pay extra for it but instead of even checking if this was possible she just said 'No. Only curry sauce. It's already made in a big pot.' Nice image there! Thanks *grumble* So, aye, they're not the most accommodating of restaurants. I hate to imagine how they deal with customers who have very specific allergies. For starters we ordered the calamari/crispy squid & the Medu Vada. The squid was very chewy & the batter had an odd flavour to it also it came without a dip so was a very dry, quite bland starter. I don't know what I expected the medu vada to taste of but it was just a bit odd...think savoury, spiced mini doughnuts. I wasn't a fan. They were also a bit bland & meh. Our main courses arrived (very swiftly I might add...some folk think that's a good thing but when it's *that* quick I tend to think MICROWAVE! Hmmm...) I was hoping they would redeem themselves but sadly they did not...when I order a Chicken Tikka main course I expect 99% of the time for it to be served fresh from the tandoor, sizzling away still. Instead the chicken was already on my plate alongside some sad salad & dubious spunks of multi-coloured sauces (which if it had been a dessert I would have loved!). At least the rice & generic curry sauce (TM) came separately. My chicken was not good ~ over cooked (re-heated one too many times??), very dry & VERY chewy or 'chuck' as some folk would say here. The curry sauce was okay and thank the lard we ordered a Peshwari Naan (again okay) otherwise I would have left the restaurant twice as hungry as I already did. My boyfriend said his curry was alright so not exactly high praise there either. I have to say there is no chance I will darkening their doorstep again. Between the dirty tablecloth, the poor customer service, the bland starters and so obviously re-heated chicken tikka I will not be back. There are far nicer Indian restaurants in Glasgow & I've actually had much tastier and fresher tasting curries from all-in-one/kebab type take away joints! Maybe I hit a particularly BAD day but you know what, this time I ain't giving them the benefit of the doubt. Sorry Rishi but you did hee-haw for me. read more

Good authentic Indian food and good meal size good service , naan bread taste great and one bread enough for one person probably read more

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Rishi's was a wonderful treat where you can either stick to the familiar or go for something a bit more adventurous. The group I was with did a bit of both and in the main it was all wonderful. To start there was a sharing smorgasbord of treats. Particular highlights were the Chicken Manchurian an Chinese/Indian dish and a Masala Dosa which I'm pretty sure was the map used by Columbus to discover the Americas, it was huge and also very tasty. Perhaps the strangest dish of the night was the Medu Vada. A savoury lentil doughnut that I'm not entirely sure if I liked. For main I had Butter Chicken Dopiaza, and I insist that everyone tries this at least once, it was a taste sensation whilst both the Chicken Saag and Lamb Chettinad were also a triumph. The breads were also very good in particular the peshwari naan, I love peshwari naans and this was as good as any I had had before, sweet and orange in the centre and scattered with coconut and cashews. For the food alone I'd give this 5 stars but I found the service a little higgeldy piggeldy and the soft drinks were flat. If there was a 1/2 mark to give it would get it but as it stands it's a very good 4 from me. read more

Lovely place, great South Indian food, really authentic, good service and cheap. Highly reccommend from someone who has travelled around South India :)) Must try the dosa, uttapam, lemon rice, idli and vadas. read more

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Absolutely authentic South Indian food. Love the service. The staff is very friendly and one of them Karthik is very nice to recommend you their best dishes which i really thinks helps. Nice warm ambience :) read more

Another South Indian restaurant to compete with Dakhin, is it any good though. Well the menu is interesting, the place is modern, and the staff are welcoming. I would have to say that my lunch was tasty and up there with some of Glasgow's finest Indian eateries. Not quite a 5, but a good 4! read more

We were in Glasgow for the day. Based on Yelp we tried this place. This place was another hit for our trip. There were many choices. The food was excellent. The serving sizes were more than enough. The noodle dishes were very good. My family felt the Tikka Masala was much better than average. The Nan was very good. The prices were a little higher than average. Maybe 1 £ higher per meal. Plenty fair, though. read more

We were looking for a good Indian restaurant for our last night in the UK and we hit the jackpot. This place is incredible. The service was on point and the Dosa. Good lord, the Dosa was just so so good. Make sure you hit up this place! read more

Had to get some Indian food while in Glasgow as I heard good things. Wasn't disappointed. Food was excellent. Service was great and our server certainly didn't hesitate to talk us into more food. Had the chicken tiki and it was quite tasty. The naan are huge and 1 would have plenty for four people. Good atmosphere without going over the top on the Indian culture. Very comfortable place to have a nice dinner. read more

Best Indian restaurant for south indians!!! You get the best dosas, thali is decent and all other varieties are great.

Its a good South Indian restaurant. i would say the service is a little slow but food was amazing. I got the thali which was authentic, the schezwan chili paneer was amazing. I loved their filter coffee, even my hubby (who hates coffee) loved it. The noodles were average tasting but masala dosa was really good. I would suggest trying fresh lime soda-sweet, its too refreshing. the host was super friendly. read more

Fantastic experience in Rishi's for a South Indian fare! I am quite particular about having the exacting taste of my food and Rishi's has done superbly well for South Indian dishes. The Meduvada is often the most difficult to be made perfect and I was delighted to have it the way it should be. Only a South Indian chef can make it to perfection and I would believe you have one ! I wish you had uppuma and pongal too ,I did not see it in the menu. Also you may need to include the word ' South Indian ' than just Indian as the selections for the former are not available in most Indian restaurants. The location in city centre is perfect. Finally things that can be improved are the washroom facilities including a better hand dryer ,not a complaint but to make the experience better! The staff you have are great ! read more

Fantastic food. Excellent service. Great yelp recommendation. One BIG note. When I asked for directions, it took me to Bath Lane which is a garbage can lined alley reeking of decay. The restaurant is on Bath Street. So, no reflection on he restaurant itself, but rather the apps. The portions are generous. Two having appetizers can easily share and entree to be able to have dessert. Contrary to what some other reviews have said, the decor is fine. Not sketchy at all. Those donut appetizers are the bomb. read more

It's very tempting to wade in with the full compliment of stars here but I tend to take in everything the food first is a 5 I have no problem recommending this place food wise my wife and I both enjoyed our food equally I can't pick fault with any dish so why not 5 ? Well like I say I take in the whole package and the decor is well if I'm honest lazy and dated and worn looking shouldn't put to many off though myself included I'll be back someone once said read more

Just back from the restaurant, I went with my friend and we had Chicken tikka masaala Dal Dosa starters homemade fresh yogurt and fresh salad and a nan. It was our first time there and it certainly won't be the last time :) the food was out of this world. I even felt healthy eating it too! Fresh ingredients no paste or sauces added clean tasting food no oil at all floating in any dishes! Thank you very much for the great food we will be back soon for lunch to taste the Thali x x read more