Ever the creature of habit, stumbled past this place on a Sunday lunchtime & saw the reviews on Yelp, so decided to give it a whirl. First impressions, busy and bright/airy interior. Lady who saw us over to the table was a wee bit brash, but didn't think much to it. Waited for around 5 minutes before anyone came over to offer a drink. Quite a difference from Asia Style. Went for Jasmine Tea, which is a £1 charge. You don't pay at Asia Style, so seems strange to even charge a token £1 for it. Thai Green Chicken curry & the special, Okra with Crispy Pork. Didn't have to wait too long, around 10 minutes. Beautifully presented, but I'm afraid the taste is no match for Asia Style. Pungent smell of fish sauce overpowered both the dishes, which didn't help the enjoyment. Okra was not fried enough, so as you bit in, it was quite watery. Overly salty pork (that'll be the fish sauce) and quite fatty. The Thai curry was more of a soup. Chicken was well cooked, but again a lot of fat on the chicken and that fish sauce...arrghh! It just over powered everything. Service.. well, it made Asia Style look positively in the same league as The Black Sheep! Not very attentive and brash. Certainly wasn't trying to win you over with personality or attentive service here. £28.00 in total for a tea, 7-up, two mains and a boiled rice. Not the cheapest & certainly not outstanding enough to make me want to try this place again. The location is by far the winner here - certainly no competition for Asia Style. You Don't Gotta Eat Here... Sadly! :-( read more

Rumours Kopitiam - Okra with Crispy Pork & Thai Green Curry (or soup more like!) - Malaysian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Wat Tan Ho. Or 'flat noodles in egg gravy'? I think I'll stick to the Malaysian name, thanks... This is what I've been looking for! A simple, clean little cafe serving noodles, rice dishes, soups - it's perfect. The staff were lovely, too, recommending my noodles and bringing them fast because I was in a hurry. Yum. Slurp. Yum. read more

Rumours Kopitiam - Wat tan ho - recommended by the waitress, and delicious! - Malaysian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Tasty meal and good price! I will visit again! Good service and comfortable place I have never been in a malasyan restaurant and the food was really good, and perfect cooked! read more

Rumours Kopitiam - Rice with sweet and sour pork - Malaysian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I ventured to Rumours this week (with my lemon chicken friend above) and felt it appropriate to review as it was yelp's help/fault that we ended up there in the first place - I'm sure I must of passed it dozens of times before without actually noticing it, but it wasn't until I noticed a Malaysian restaraunt on the app that I foolishly took notice. Anyhow, as Mr L. Chicken stated before, it's not the greatest place i've eaten, I'd certainly recommend Ichiban or Wagamas before this place. Unfortunatley it doesn't really offer anything hugely different from these places and from what I had, (a 'dry' pork dim sung where the soup and dumplings are served seperate from the noodles, pork and veg) the quality wasn't as good either - too much noodles and not enough to go with them. What did catch our attention however was the drinks menu with pictures of vibrantly coloured 'pearl' drinks. We each had a different fruit flavour in the 'sherbet' variety which really only turned out to be slushy style drinks with jelly sweets (that looked remarkably like fish eggs!!!) in the bottom of the glass. read more

Rumours Kopitiam - Malaysian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

The menu is so thick it could be used as a lethal weapon but fear not, whatever you end up ordering will be delish! I had a chicken satay starter and a chicken and black bean main and I was very happy with both. I think you have to take this place with the right attitude. It is a quick stop cafe...not a fancy, authentic Asian restaurant. The waitstaff can be a bit grumpy seeming at times but as long as they aren't rude to me and don't spit in my food then I'm not too fussed. In fact if the staff aren't grumpy to me then I feel slightly suspicious as they are so notoriously and consistently grumpy! It's now become and essential part of the dining experience at Rumours! If you want tasty, quick, Asian food at a decent price then head to Rumours. If you want the whole authentic Asian experience then run for the hills because this ain't really it. If "the hills" don't appeal then run for Thai Lemongrass which is more than double the price but 10 times the authenticity. read more

Great Authentic Malaysian that does not look like anything like it on the outside. I am not sure what the outside is supposed to be presenting but it does not show the great flavours being produced within. For example, it has the best Bubble Tea in Glasgow. Bloody gorgeous. Do not be afraid of the heat, You can get it fairly mild - or have it spiced up enough to make a South African Chile Connoisseur Sweat. They cater to all types., I got a great noodle dish and there were numerous tofu offerings on the menu. I am sure that this place could satisfy Veggies or Vegans that want to have some spice in their food. Normally this is a tough category to fulfill. I only have one other place in Glasgow that can do this in a reasonable manner. The noodle dish was excellent and the bubble tea was finished fast. I thoguht I was ordering a Mango version but was served a vibrant green Melon one instead. I normally hate melon in drinks but this was fantastic. I still regret not getting the Mango. The other folks with had a number of types of dishes and I really would like to come back and try the rest,. I am not really acquainted with Malay cuisine but this stuff looked great. It is right above one of my favorite and regular places to shop. I am going to start using this as my regular meal stop when down there. It is a quick walk off of Buchanan Street and easy to get to. I would definitely head here if you are anywhere near. read more

There are some moments in life when there is nothing funnier than watching another person in pain. Perhaps it's a product of belonging to the 'You've Been Framed' generation that has instilled this slight psychopathic tendency in me but I genuinely believe that there are some things in life you just cannot fail to laugh at. My brother and his best friend choking on red hot chilli's in Rumours restaurant (chilli's that they had dared each other to eat) was one of these moments for me. Within seconds of chomping down of these beasts the two of them scrambled around the table grabbing forkfuls of salad leaves and cucumber, anything that might dull the heat in their mouths. Ten minutes later and they were still choking. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Silly boys! This kind of informality and playfulness is in perfect keeping with the Rumours vibe. As soon as you walk in to this busy restaurant you will be met by the buzzing noise of families chatting and friends catching up. It's popularity is already well established amongst those in the know so if you're planing a visit you can expect to wait a while for a table. The wait is made more than worth it though once the food arrives. Soft shell crab, chicken in salt and chilli, sea bass in garlic and spring onions...delicious! Pair these with one of the restaurants 'Bubble tea's' (kind of like a Lassi but will balls of tapioca floating in them) and you've got the full Rumours experience. If I'm honest I don't know if I really liked the sweets in my drink but it did made for quite the talking point as we tried to figure out what they were! If you're looking for an unusual night out in Glasgow, trying to find somewhere with a bit of buzz and some authentic food, then Rumours would be my top recommendation. Prices are reasonable, the food is great and the style is laid-back. A wonderful restaurant! read more

T'was but a dreich day in (un)sunny G-town when a family of D's were out and about searching for post New Year sales/deals/bargains/sanity. After what seemed like an age of stoating around shops we decided that enough was enough and that sustenance was required, we popped into this mightily inviting wee joint and dove into some great grub. It was a soup day, so chicken noodle soup and Tom Yum soup was on the cards. Both were excellently fresh, spicy in the case of the Tom Yum (certainly cleared the mind of the cold that was hanging around) and on the kick ass side of lovely. Didn't indulge in any mains, but the apps to accompany the soups were pretty darn good. While the main prices might look a tad on the high side, i'd be curious to pop in for a visit. All in all, a good shout for proper asian food in the city. read more

Rumours is probably one of my favourite asian restaurants in Glasgow. It is affordable and the meal portions are pretty large. I haven't been in a while so I am not sure whether they're still doing the lunch menu, I can't remember exactly the price but it was something like 2 courses for £15. The portions were slightly smaller but it was actually perfect for me as I actually find there regular portions a little big! (Again, this is if they are still doing the lunch menu's!) I always get the bubble tea here - love love love bubble tea and it is so hard to find a decent place in Glasgow that does proper bubble milk tea. I go so often that the staff actually recognise me when I go in now - not sure if that is a good thing?! The restaurant is on Bath Street just round the corner from Buchanan Street so it very convenient. It is quite spacious inside with basic, minimum decor. Most times I have visited it hasn't been overly busy so it has always been enjoyable. The food is normally served really quick and definitely up to scratch every time. I really like the curry pancakes (I think that is what it's called) although it is a little on the greasy side - definitely worth it though for cheat day! They have a lot of rice and noodle dish, I've tried a few of the noodle dishes and I really do love them all! It is definitely worth a visit! It is cheap considering the portion sizes - it still amazes me every time I go how much they actually give you! 5 stars from me! read more

Reading these other reviews, I think I must have got the place on a particularly good night, or maybe the others got it on a bad night. I think this might be one of my new favourite places for dinner! We had heard so much about it that it was basically our civil duty to try it out, so we ascended the stairs to Rumours, and waited to be seated. It struck me as very much like a cafe, which made dining here pleasurably informal, a welcome trait because both my boyfriend and I were extremely under-dressed and tired when we came here on Sunday early evening! It was busy, and many of the customers were Malaysian themselves. I loved the atmosphere; no music meant that the different cultures of chatter around us could be heard which made the experience that wee bit more authentic! The waitress was either new or could not speak English fluently as she seemed to struggle taking our order. I went for the sweetcorn and potato fritters and terryaki chicken with egg fried rice, but wanted them all to come together. I ended up with my fritters as a starter however, but this didn't bother me too much. My boyfriend and I were excited to sample the drinks menu, which is extensive, and he had a cold lemon tea while I had an Apple Pearl Sherbet, a sort of crushed ice slush drink with 'pearls' of jelly balls at the bottom of the glass, complete with a fat straw to suck them up! It was a novel drinking experience to say the least, although expensive at £3 a glass. My terryaki chicken came on a seperate plate from the rice, and was rich and delicious, and a huge portion! The quality of the food was brilliant, the sweetcorn and potato fritters being a personal highlight, and the staff were quick, although perhaps not the friendliest staff in the world, but that didn't bother us so much, perhaps because of the informality of the restaurant/cafe hybrid. I will certainly be back, I have to work my way through the drinks menu yet! read more

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Mango chicken spring rolls are delicious! Jasmine tea is as expected. Staff are very kind, restaurant is clean! Nasi Goreng was awesome! Will return ! read more

Rumours Kopitiam - Chicken Mango Spring Rolls!! Delicious!! - Malaysian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

A cheery caff with friendly staff in the middle of the city. We found the food very hit and miss - a Kung pao prawns that was spicy and delicious, a Nasi Lemak that had all the right flavours but not in the concentration needed. We were a little puzzled by the roti with salad - a flaky paratha wrapped around shredded greens dressed with mayo - and disappointed that roti weren't offered as a side. We couldn't see a big flat roti pan so we're not sure if they make their own or buy them in. The menu is enormous, with plenty for vegetarians and tasty mango drinks for kids. We'd definitely stop in again because we're sure there are gems on the menu just waiting to be discovered. There are also not many Malay choices in the city. read more

Really tasty food, a large menu and rapid service. The Tom Yam soup and Malaysian curries are the big highlights. The staff are a bit crazy but try to be friendly in their own crazy way. Be aware that it has a distinctly cafe vibe so not the place for a languid evening meal with friends or a romatic date. read more

Having been recommended the restaurant from friends at a Malaysian society night, we decided to see why it was their favourite place in Glasgow. First of all Rumours holds a great location in the city centre - it offers a nice reprieve from the bustle of Buchanan Street. Feeling like a typical restaurant back in Hong Kong, it was quite minimalist but modern and we were greeted immediately by the friendly staff. While the drinks menu was a good surprise, carrying a range of Asian tea and coffee, it was on the expensive side. Still couldn't resist the Teh Tarik though. As Malaysian food is very much influenced by surrounding countries cuisines, there was a range of dishes to choose from. My Indonesian friend went for Mi Goreng, which he claimed was as authentic as it gets. I wasn't so sure about the pork belly and tofu however. The tofu was an odd texture and overly salty. I will surely be back though, there are so many dishes that I'm assured are amazing. And the Malaysian students say it's the best you can get without going home. read more

What a yummy place, that suitably helped with my Asian food craving. Visited here around 9 on a Friday evening, to be greeted with a small resteraunt that was filled with both Asians (always a good sign) and Brits. It's always a good sign when locals are visiting, there is just no other way to say it. The smell coming from the kitchen was incredible. My friend and I ordered some prawn crackers and chicken satay to start with. The prawn crackers were super crispy and the satay sauce was incredible. The perfect portion size of 4 satays, so 2 each. For mains I had a massive portion of nasi goreng. To the point where I finished half and was stuffed and it looked like I hadn't eaten a thing. I loved the addition of squid, personally I like having a fried egg on the top and could have it spicier, but I know for next time. My friend said her lamb belly was incredible and that the lamb was super tender. The bill for 2, with 2 beers came to 35 quid. So no complaints on the price. I will definitely be back here for more Malaysian food. Perhaps next time take my leftovers home for the next day. Although I was still stuffed when I woke up this morning! read more

The menu is intense. A tome. Thick and luxurious, laminated to protect from drooling townies. It's so thick in fact that it's difficult to know where to begin, are you bold and adventurous or do you stick with what you kn..hang on, what's THAT? Pearl apple tea ice cream. A punk green coloured cocktail with jelly spawn and slush. Ok, well, that's a given. Emboldened by the drink order I went plain white bread with my main and just got Sweet n Sour Chicken. Sauce was a little syrupy, it's no Asia style etc etc. but it made it's mark on me with the incredible drinks. It's what will bring me back. (Full disclosure: The drink wasn't that tasty. Considering the presentation it was surprisingly bland. Pretty though, and such a fun name.) read more

I'm pretty sure Rumours is something you either love or you hate. Personally, after my lunch there last week, I'm a fan. Though maybe it's because I really only cared about the food (and I wouldn't know 'real' or 'good' Malaysian food if it hit me over the head with a brick, so there you go), which was tasty. Yeah, the waitstaff was a bit grumpy, though remarkably accomodating to our queries; yeah, it wasn't fancy; yeah, it was a bit on the higher price end for lunch if ditching the pris fixe menu, which was a little too much on the safe side for me. But the food was pretty good, if vastly different from what I'm used to, in a case of Paige vs. Fish Sauce. The Ipoh coffee was great. And there was plenty of both. Robbie's review is pretty accurate--it ain't somewhere to impress, but it's good stuff. I'd totally love to go and sit in the window, sip another Malaysian-style coffee, and watch the world go by. Someday. read more

This place is a real favourite of me and my friends to go to. Yes the staff may be occasionally grumpy, but as others have said, that is part of the charm. The food is always lovely. I am not exactly a connoisseur of Chinese and Malaysian food, But I can tell you that every time I have ate here, I have thoroughly enjoyed the food. Most dishes I have tried have good depth of flavour, I highly doubt that you will ever taste a particularly bland dish in this place. I also recommend the yummy bubble tea! To sum up, a nice little cafe style restaurant - A very casual experience with very nice food, sometimes grumpy but always very quick service. Recommendation; I am most partial to their red Thai chicken curry or crispy shredded chicken. In terms of starters, the roti canai is delightful. read more

My favourite Malaysian food location in the UK until I had the rotis from : http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/asian-twist-delicious-london in London. I understand the food isn't exactly the same since Malaysia has cuisine's from a few different places and each of them are different in the spices and techniques they use. This place is more towards the Chinese side, I am told (correct me if I am wrong though) The Nasi Lemak (Not very Chinese I felt) was.is my favourite dish here. Its just so much food and for a reasonable price as well. The couple of times I was here I came with my Malay friend who did most, if not all the talking, leaving me the simple task of pointing to things on the menu. But the staff are in general quite courteous and I definitely enjoy visiting this place when in Glasgow! read more

As a Singaporean foodie who has been away from home for over a year I am always on the lookout for a good place to eat. I've tried a few (in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Glasgow) and some have been all right but I think Rumours probably got me closest to what I would get back home. We got laksa, char kway teow and nasi goreng. They were all a tad saltier than they would have been back home but still tasted great. The char kway teow really made me think of home! read more

I've been eating at this place for many years now. Always loved it. It's authentic and not too expensive. Highly recommend the their green curry... Hmmm to die for! However last time I have yam tam soup as I haven't got that for a while and it wasn't as good as before. Maybe it's due to differnt chef but friend of mine has his Thai curry and it was splendid as usual. Well done read more

A real favourite of mine but not been in for ages. Still a great experience, quick and friendly service, great value lunch menu and tasty food. That roti canai is to die for! read more

Rumours Kopitiam - Char siew noodles - Malaysian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Rumour calls itself a 'cafe style' restaurant, but don't be put of. All this means is that their lights are turned up fully and there isn't any muzak being piped out. The atmosphere was chatty and vibrant and you know that your in for an authentic dining experience when your the only guy eating in the place that isn't Malaysian. The menu was a bit overwhelming but that just made me want to go back another time to try more things!! I ordered the tom yum seafood soup, which lived up to its name, apart from the tom bit... and it was spicy, but not in that sudden burning way, more of a slow growing warmth, great on a freezing cold day! I also ordered Singapore noodles. This had a little bit of everything in it; pork, chicken, prawns, sliced chilli... You think it would end up stodgy but it was light and a wee bit nippy but i like that, so no complaints! My only quibble with the experience on the whole is that the starter and the main came out at the same time, which i thought was a bit odd. Upon watching the other diners get their meals this seemed to be the norm. I think i prefer an ordered meal as it doesn't make you rush one course so that the other doesn't get cold waiting. Next time i go i will be either ordering in stages or asking for them to be brought out one after another. A must try if you like far eastern cuisine and feel like trying something new. read more

Rumour has it that this place is pretty decent... Punnery aside, Rumours is actually a really good restaurant on the corner of Bath street. Despite its prominent location, I had never been here until recently when a friend suggested we go here for lunch. This recently undiscovered eatery has quite an extensive menu, most of which I was unfamiliar with. I had a delicious dish of thai green curry and a lovely pot of green tea. The food was of a high standard and was served promptly by the friendly members of staff. This authentic Malaysian restaurant has a great atmosphere and filled with families and groups of friends enjoying long lunches and good grub. read more

Small cafe style restaurant, with about 30-35 seats, offering a special set lunch menu for under £10 - 3 courses served together with a real authentic flair. There is also a vast choice of meals available for evening diners, again good prices. Atmosphere is very informal, and you often find both suited business types alongside students and couples. Mixed, and enjoyable. The menu does offer more recognisable dishes, such as the Chinese favourite Chicken and Black Bean Sauce, alongside Thai Red/ Green curries. However, after sampling a mixture of the foods from around my table, the Malay dishes are definitely the best (that is if you are not a fussy eater!) The menu is mostly Malaysian, and the staff are more than welcome to help, but I found it quite attractive to pick from the strange names, unaware what would grace my palate! Small smoked fish, spicy salsas, coconut rice and roasted nuts are some of the compliments served with the dishes we selected- so watch if you have allergies! All in all, a cheap, authentic and defiantly different experience, however not the best place for a slow, romantic meal. read more

This is a great place to enjoy some authentic Malaysian cuisine. Situated in the heart of the city centre, Rumours is a low key and informal diner, and is very reasonably priced. It always appears packed - not hard admittedly as the capacity is only 30 or so, but its intimacy adds to the experience. It has a similar feel to Asia Style in St Georges Road, and the customers are mainly Malaysian/Chinese - a good sign - along with local office workers. A warning to end with - be aware that the very hot dishes are genuinely very very spicy! read more

Never had a bad meal here. The service is impeccable, staff very friendly and helpful with picking a new dish. Just been done up recently. Very comfortable environment with fantastic food!!! If in Glasgow this restaurant is a must!!! read more

I first ventured into Rumours four years ago and have not found food anywhere else in Glasgow remotely comparable to it. The laid-back setting always takes me back to travels in the far-east and lets me eat my food in true comfort! Its charm stems from its "back-to-basics" vibe, extensive menu, consistent delivery of quality far-eastern cuisine, and sincere staff. They may not be the most outgoing or friendly but at least they are sincere about it - I'm not there to make friends after all.... Salt & chilli squid and the mango sago are regular buys for me, and I always make sure to get a "gamble dish" as well as my main course. Pick something truly new to you to keep you on your toes (This means staying away from the sweet and sour-It's good, but you can get that anywhere). Having said that, EVERY dish is exquisite. Also, be sure to let the staff know if you want to have all your dishes come out at once, especially if you are in a group. Explain clearly and the staff will accommodate! I've noticed the prices climb a wee bit recently but, this place has never let me down- It is simply an authentic south-east asian gastronomic experience. read more

We are malaysian and we went to this restaurant twice on our way to and back from Edinburgh. Great location. Good food. We ordered hai nan ck rice twice. Delicious. Definitely will go back there again if we are in glasgow again. Now back to boring orlando, Florida. Lol. read more

pretty poor. I had lemon chicken, and while maybe they were going for an authentic malaysian style, I didn't appreciate it not being breast. I couldn't even tell which part it was meant to be actually, other than it was clearly the worst part. fatty and gristly. I ate about a quarter of it and I still feel sick now... the staff were nice though and the place was comfortable. shame about the food read more

I've visited Rumours several times as a Malaysian wanting to have a taste of 'home'. As much as I was pleased with the good Malaysian taste, I was not very happy with the service. They did not allow patrons to customise their dishes and to me, this doesn't seem to be very Malaysian. However, price is quite low (about £8 and you will walk out with a bulging stomach) and the taste is rather authentic. Try the Malaysian favourite drinks Lemon tea, Milk Tea and Milo. As for the main courses, I'll recommend Nasi Lemak (literally means Fatty Rice, but the nasi lemak in rumours is still quite suitable for weight watchers) which is a classic Malaysian favourite dish. Hainan Chicken RIce is also a classic Malaysian favourite. Food portion is extremely generous. read more

I came here with a friend. We ordered the mango pearl slushie, herbal jelly, roti canai, chow kuey teow, and mee goreng. I'm Malaysia myself and grew up in Malaysia. Sadly this place doesn't satisfy my Malaysian craving. It's not bad, but it's not 100%. I like the herbal jelly the best and the chow kuey teow is not bad along with the roti canai. read more

I love the restaurant. I couldn't believe how big the menu was for such a small place. Food is reasonable priced and they serve bubble tea which is amazing. read more

Absolutely love this place! I grew up in Malaysia and when I found this place online, I went there to give it a go. I'm very picky when it comes to Asian food, it has to be authentic and the food here was amazing. The food portion is much bigger than Malaysia (catering to the bigger British appetite compared to the Malaysian portions). They made my favourite 'wat tan hor noodles' and 'Dry wonton noodles with side of wonton soup' the way I had it in Malaysia. The ice blended red bean sherbet was Amazing just like in Hong Kong. EXCELLENT! read more

Delicious food that was pretty authentic!! Will return ! The sambal that came with the Nasi Lemak was on point! So delish!

Great little (and I mean little) Malaysian restaurant with a nice variety of authentic dishes that are cooked to perfection. Be warned however that some dishes are perhaps not so welcome to the western palette! The menu is mostly Malaysian so you should enquire before ordering. The salt n chilli squid tempura is a personal favourite! read more

The food is great, don't get me wrong, it was one of the restaurants I always make sure I eat at when I am in Glasgow but the last time I was there, I experienced the worst service in my life. The waitress and even the boss of this shop is horrible, they do not care for their customers at all. For one, my friend and I stepped into the shop and was given a seat. After ordering and eating halfway, the waitress comes over to tell us that we only have 15 more minutes to eat because they had to give the table to another group that came in. I wouldn't have minded if we were told beforehand that we had to give the seat up when the time comes, but nobody had the decency to tell us and made us rush through our food and before we were even done with our food, the waitresses just cleared out plates off and slammed the bill on the table for us to pay. It didn't help that the cashier (who I assume is the boss), gave us a really grumpy face while we paid for our dinner. SORT OUT YOUR MANNERS! I am never coming back to this restaurant again. read more

was good, been a frequent customers here with my family. Then, this waitress (presumably was always behind the counter making the drinks) was in the forefront when we came in, really rude. My niece was just a child who took her fresh fruit juice she had into the restaurant - the plan was to order a full sets of dishes and she also wanted to have the teh tarik...believe it or not, d waitress was so dayum rude by the time we enter and kept saying no outside drinks....at least be more courteous, not that we aint gonna pay for our food or drinks. The other waitress didnt even say anything about my niece who is only a child holding her less over drink. We are not beggers, we could afford to pay any price if the waitress only realise her earnings is just meagre. I for once was really annoy at such an attitude, the boss of this place should fire that waitress or else the shop would have bad luck. Choi, hamka chan leh. This restaurant should be rated no star for service by that waitress. read more