TAKEAWAY AND DELIVERY
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TAKEAWAY & DELIVERY GLASGOW
Across Glasgow there are hundreds of takeaway operations.You may already know a few, but what else is out there? To set about reviewing the best takeaways in town The List embarked on a Big Takeaway in November 2012. On one night in one venue, a team of reviewers ordered and tasted 50 meals from 25 different operations across Glasgow. We’ve compiled this summary of what we discovered on that revealing evening to give you a taste of the varied cuisine available to your door. Fuller write-ups are available online at list.co.uk.
Ashoka West End INDIAN 1284 Argyle Street, West End, G3 8AB (Map 9B: C1, 14) 0141 339 3371, ashokarestaurants.com | Sun–Thu 5pm– midnight; Fri/Sat 5pm–1am. Delivery: Mon–Sun 5pm–10.30pm (11.30pm collection); £1.50–£1.75 local
Classic Punjabi dishes alongside some South Indian and even Himalayan dishes, including Ashoka’s delicious lamb desi. See also Indian
Balbir’s INDIAN 7 Church Street, West End, G11 5JP (Map 9A: B3, 20) 0141 339 7711, balbirsrestaurants.co.uk | Sun–Thu 5–10.30pm; Fri/Sat 5–11pm. Delivery: Sun–Thu 5–11pm; Fri/Sat 5–11.30pm, £2–3, local area only. See Indian
Balti Club INDIAN 66 Woodlands Road, West End, G3 6HA (Map 9B: G1, 57) 0141 332 5495, balticlub.co.uk | Sun–Thu 4.30pm– midnight; Fri/Sat 4.30pm–4am. Delivery: £1.50–£2.50
Catering for the post-pub, post-party or just staying at home crowd, Balti Club is top of the speed dial if you want good curries, an endless array of inventive pakora, various pizzas or Irn Bru delivered at 4am.
bananaleaf-glasgow.co.uk | Mon–Sun noon–10pm. Delivery: Daily 6pm–10pm, free over £15, 5-mile radius. • 105 Albert Drive, Southside, G41 2SU (Map 8: D1, off) 0141 423 9692, thebananaleaf.co.uk | Mon–Sun noon– 11pm. Delivery: Free locally; min. order £15.
A selection of great value and unusual dishes for an authentic South Indian takeaway. Their dosas are particularly popular – as are the extensive veg options and the very competitive prices. They will even deliver a dish each day for a whole month for £120 (veg) or £150 (meat) – great for students. See also Indian
4 BKK Thai 946 Argyle Street, West End, G3 8YJ (Map 9B: F3, 38) 0141 243 2337, bkkthai. co.uk | Tue–Sun 4.30–10pm. Closed Mon. Delivery: £1.50, G2, G3, G4, G11, G12; min order: £7
A Finnieston takeaway offering fragrant aromas and delicious Áavours. Thai green curry has a genuine slow burn that’s spicy, sweet and full of fresh, zingy aromas. There are lots of other tasty morsels worth investing in: crispy chicken wontons, steamed pork and chive dumplings. INDIAN
SOUTH INDIAN
1150 Argyle Street, West End, G3 8TE (Map 9B: D2, 20) 0141 334 4479 | Sun– Thu 3pm–midnight; Fri/Sat 3pm–1am. Delivery: £1.50+
Quality curries bolstered by grill options ranging from kebabs to peri-peri chicken, as well as pizzas, burgers and baked tatties.
FOR NOTABLE DELIVERIES
A packed menu and a commitment to fresh and healthy eating from miso soup to chicken dumplings and neat sushi arrangements. See also Far East
The Calabash Restaurant AFRICAN 57 Union Street, City Centre, G1 3RB (Map 6: E5, 108) 0141 221 2711, thecalabashrestaurant.com | Mon–Sun 12.30pm–1am. Delivery: last order 10.15pm; £2; 1.5-mile radius
Unusual and exciting, this African restaurant offers unique ingredients and spices as well as solid cooking, with the likes of grilled meat, goat, coconut chicken stew and spicy rice. See also Round the World
Casa Blanca ITALIAN/PIZZAS 35 Clarence Drive, West End, G12 9QN (Map 9A: A1, off) 0141 339 9190 | Mon–Fri 11am–midnight; Sat 2pm–midnight; Sun 2–11pm. Delivery: Mon–Sun 5pm–11pm; £1 (G11, 12); £1.50 (G14), £2 (G13)
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• Café Salma Indian or Moroccan? 147 • The Little Café Top pizzas now delivered 133 • Masala Twist Alcohol and curry to the door 134
PIZZAS 685 Clarkston Road, Southside, G44 3SE (Map 8: A5, off) 0141 637 8883, ccpizza.co.uk | Mon–Sun 5–10pm. Delivery: Southside only; £1; min. order £10
Super crispy, light pizzas made with a low-salt, high-health homemade dough and tomato sauce, cooked in a woodÀred oven.
Chillies West End 176–182 Woodlands Road, West End, G3 6LL (Map 9A: G3, 91) 0141 331 0494, chillieswestend.com | Sun–Thu noon– 11pm; Fri/Sat noon–midnight. Collection only
Options include excellent hot curries, tandoori and kebabs, through to tapas thali, pizzas and even healthy light bites. No delivery but the restaurant has a large dedicated takeaway area.
• Piece For a spread of gourmet pieces 134 • Taco Mazama Tex-Mex street food at home 157
166 The List Eating & Drinking Guide
The Chippy Doon The Lane FISH & CHIP SHOP
This proper American-style burger and barbecue does large, lean patties such as the Western Burger with lashings of grilled cheese, home-smoked sweet bacon, salad and sauce. Wings are a triumph; as is the pulled pork sandwich, dripping with sweet mustard and slaw. Ribs, are not for the faint-hearted – big, messy, tender, and richly Áavoured.
INDIAN 139 Dumbarton Road, West End, G11 6PR (Map 9A: B3, 16) 0141 334 1549, currypots.co.uk | Mon–Wed noon– 2.30pm, 5–11pm; Thu–Sat noon–2.30pm, 4pm–midnight; Sun 4–11pm. Delivery: £2 to G3, G11, G12, G13
Among the tastiest Indian takeaway and delivery services in the West End. Fresh ingredients dominate home-style cooking, with dishes cooked to order, from light and fresh pakora to aromatic kormas.
Dakhin SOUTH INDIAN 89 Candleriggs, Merchant City, G1 1NP (Map 7: C2, 24) 0141 553 2585, dakhin. com | Mon–Fri noon–2pm, 5–11pm; Sat/ Sun 1pm–11pm. Collection only
One of the city’s few South Indian restaurants, it may not be the cheapest by carryout standards, and they don’t deliver, but it’s delicious high-end stuff. See also Indian
The Den at Dining In with Mother India
A chip off the highly respected Mother India block with a takeaway and small deli counter offering ingredients for home cooking. Set menus offering dishes to reheat at home are incredible value given the quality.
679a Clarkston Road, Southside, G44 3SE (Map 8: A5, off) 0141 569 6257, labrava.co.uk | Mon–Sat 9am–10pm; Sun 10am–10pm. Delivery: £1.50/£2 See Italian
44 Skirving St, Southside, G41 3AJ (Map 8: A5, 24) 0141 632 5417 | Mon–Thu 11.30am–9pm; Fri/Sat 11.30am–10pm; Sun 2pm–10pm. Collection only
4 Curry Pot
4 CC’s Wood-fired Pizza Pie Company
ITALIAN
NORTH AMERICAN
See also Chinese
INDIAN
La Brava
4 Buddy’s BBQ & Burgers
Áourishes and aromatic Áavours. Succulent mains, tender vegetables, interesting textures and freshly prepared steamed dim sum.
A good all-rounder with a reliable and diverse menu featuring pastas, burgers, grilled goods, hot dogs and baked potatoes, though the pizzas are a delicious speciality – made using a cool automated pizza-base maker.
See also Indian
• Banana Leaf A dish a day for a month 151 • La Brava From platters to pasta
1136 Argyle Street, City Centre, G3 8TD (Map 9B: D2, 25) 0141 334 8637 | Mon–Fri 11.30am–11pm; Sat/Sun noon–11pm. Delivery: daily noon–10pm; G1-2: £1; G34: £1.50; G11-12: £1.80; G20: £2.50
INDIAN
Banana Leaf
TIPList
JAPANESE
THAI
Bon Appétit • 76B Old Dumbarton Road, West End, G3 8RE (Map 9B: B1, 5) 0141 334 4445,
Cailin’s Sushi
84 Buchanan Street, McCormick Lane, City Centre, G1 3AJ (Map 6: F5, 104) 0141 225 5615, thechippyglasgow.com | Mon–Sun noon–9.30. Collection only
While there is an option to dine in here, you will still be given your supper in a cardboard container for an authentic feel. Attention to detail and good food make this chippy worth a trip.
Chow CHINESE 98 Byres Road, West End, G12 8TB (Map 9A: C2, 26) 0141 334 9818, chowrestaurant.co.uk | Mon–Thu noon–2.15pm, 5–11.30pm; Fri/Sat noon–2.15pm, 5pm–midnight; Sun 4.30–11.30pm. Delivery: daily 5–11.30pm; £1.50 local, £2.50 wider
Classic dishes with contemporary
1347 Argyle Street, West End, G3 8AD (Map 9B: C1, 10) 0141 334 3815, motherindiaglasgow.co.uk | Mon–Thu 11.30am–10pm; Fri/Sat 11.30am– 10.30pm; Sun noon–10pm. Collection only
See also Indian
Dino Ferrari ITALIAN/PIZZAS 35–41 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, G2 3AT (Map 6: E2, 66) 0141 332 0626, dinosglasgow.co.uk | Mon–Thu 7am–10pm; Fri–Sat 7am–11pm; Sun 8am–10pm. Collection only
A handy takeaway kiosk offering pizza, pasta and baked potatoes; something for every time of day and every appetite. See also Italian
Gandolfi Fish to Go FISH & CHIP SHOP 86 Albion Street, Merchant City, G1 1NY (Map 7: C2, 17) 0141 552 9475, cafegandolfi.com | Sun–Thu noon– 10pm; Fri/Sat noon–11pm. Collection only
A welcome addition from the GandolÀ stable offering top-notch suppers that are that little bit upmarket (think pea purée rather than mushies).
Green Chilli Café INDIAN 1293 Argyle Street, West End, G3 8TL (Map 9B: C2, 12) 0141 337 6378, greenchillicafe.com | Tue–Thu 4–10.30pm, Fri–Sun noon–10.30pm. Closed Mon. Delivery: £1.50-£1.75; 6-mile radius; G1 to G14 See Indian
Home Wok CHINESE/JAPANESE 101 Byres Road, West End, G11 5HW (Map 9A: B3, 25) 0141 334 8433, homewok.co.uk | Mon–Fri noon–2pm, 4.30pm–midnight; Sat/Sun 4.30pm– midnight.