Madras Cafe

Name: Madras Cafe
Address: 82 Howard Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 4EE
Telephone: 0141 237 1819
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

209 Reviews

£25 and under

Indian

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No short cuts. No easy fixes. We aspire to do things the right way. Using recipes that are true to their roots, wholesome natural ingredients, and classical cooking techniques. Our food is actually cooked in our own kitchens, from scratch, by our amazing chefs who absolutely love their jobs and love feeding people!
We offer quality and honest food. Everything we create in our kitchen is sublime, from the textures to the flavours. We aim to enhance and elevate the Indian classics and street food.As nature is generous with her many colours and palate, you will find her in the finely blended flavours in all the dishes we present, experienced in all their authenticity, their freshness and their delightful individuality.
Our culinary style is both – incredibly simple and cleverly refined. Everything that seems ordinary hides a delightful twist.
Let Madras Cafe guide you through a memorable dining experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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0141 237 1819

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:15 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0141 237 1819
Website
http://www.madras-cafe.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shabu Natarajan

Location
82 Howard Street, Glasgow, G1 4EE
Neighborhood
Glasgow
Cross street
St Enoch Square.
Parking details
Street parking available but may be expensive. Street Parking is free after 6pm. There is Multi story car park on Maxwell street, just one minute away from the restaurant.
Public transit
Madras Cafe is centrally located in the Heart of Glasgow. Glasgow Central Station is just 3 minutes walking from us. Argyle Street Subway is 3 minutes waking distance. St Enoch subway is just 2 minutes walking distance from Madras Cafe. Busiest Shopping street, Buchanan Street is also 3 minutes walking distance from us.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chicken Pakora*£4.95
One of Glasgow's favourite snack just got better. Deep fried tender chicken breast delicately treated with cumin seeds, garlic and battered with fine gram flour
Vegetable Pakora£3.95
Crunchy snack with fritters of finely shredded spinach, onion, and cauliflower
Spicy Lamb Chops*£7.00
Spicy Lamb chops marinated with yoghurt, garlic, cumin and garam masala. These crispy Indian lamb chops cooked Amritsari-style in clay oven. Special marinades mean it takes more time to prepare, but you'll achieve more flavour
Vegetable Samosa*£3.95
Golden Fried triangle pastry stuffed with spiced potato and peas
Mumbai Frankie Roll£4.95
A very famous Indian street food from Mumbai. Spicy chicken tikka stuffed in fried paratha
Spicy Chicken Wings**£4.50
Chicken wings marinated with herbs and Indian spices. Grilled to perfection
Poriccha Chicken£5.00
Known as Chicken 65, is a spicy fried chicken dish, originally from Madras (Chennai). The flavour of the dish comes from ginger, garlic, Kashmiri chilli, curry leaves and corn flour
Chicken Tikka Madrasee*£6.95
This is Madras Café Special Chicken Tikka. Authentic south Indian chicken tikka marinated in Lemon juice, crush fennel seeds, Kashmiri chilli and tomato-based pepper sauce. Our most recommended starter
Tuna Cake£5.00
Delicious Tuna patties made from tuna stake, ginger, curry leaves, mustard seeds, potatoes and seasoned with aromatic spices
Haddock Mysoori£6.00
Pan fried Haddock fillet is all about the Indian condiments and spices that make your fish really delicious
Varutha Fish£5.50
Pan fried King Fish marinated with Kasmiri chilli, turmeric and squeeze lemon juice
Sea Bass Amritsari£6.00
Sea Bass fillet marinated with lemon juice, turmeric, ajwan seeds, green chilli and green coriander
Coconut Crusted Tiger Prawns£7.00
Tiger prawns marinated with Lemon juice, garlic, crush black pepper. Coated with egg and rolled on coconut
Medu Vada£4.00
A dumpling in crunchy case made from Urid Dall, curry leaves and pepper corn
Vegetable Idli£4.00
Steam cake made of rice and black grams with a twist of vegetables
Mini Masala Dosa£4.00
Dosa Filled with spiced potato
South Central Combo£5.95
Steamed Rice and lentil patties, served with sambar, coconut chutney and deep-fried lentil doughnut
Madurai Vada (Sambar Vada)£4.00
Deep fried lentil doughnut soaked in sambar
Sharing Platter 1£14.95
Combination of Chicken pakora, vegetable pakora, Aloo Tikki and Spicy chicken wings. Recommended for 3-4 guests. Sharing Platter
Sharing Platter 2£19.95
Combination of Chicken pakora, Spicy wings, Chicken Tikka Madrasee and Tuna cake. Recommend for 3-4 guests

From the Grill

Tandoori Pomfret£15.50
Whole silver pomfret marinated with aromatic tandoori spices, grilled in tandoor and served with Basmati Rice & curry sauce
Sea Bream Pollichathu£15.50
2 Sea bream fillets coated with spicy masala sauce. Wrapped in banana leaf, pan fried and served with coconut rice, anchovy chutney & medium curry sauce
Chicken Tikka Meal£12.95
Lamb Chops Meal£16.00
Paneer Tikka Meal£12.95
Grilled Sea Bass£15.00

House Specials

Butter Chicken Tikka£10.95
Chicken tikka finished in creamy tomato & buttery sauce
Nayantara£12.00
Chiken Tikka and King prawns
Chicken Tikka Masala£9.95
Chicken Chittenad£9.95
Chicken Desi Handi*£9.00
Home (Desi) style curry on the bone
Nadan Lamb Curry*£10.95
Lamb Rogan Josh*£10.95
Chicken Tikka Biriyani£10.95
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka Garlic Chilli£10.95
Chicken Tikka
Sea Bass Molillee£14.00
Comes with Basmati Rice
Monk Fish Kerala*£15.00
Comes with Basmati Rice
Goan Tiger King Prawn£15.00
Pomfret Malabar£14.00

Vegetarians

Paneer Butter Masala£10.95
Punjabi paneer butter masala is one of the most popular paneer recipes in Indian cuisine. The near perfect combination of spiciness and creaminess of its gravy makes it simply irresistible and versatile to be served with any Indian bread or rice. Cottage cheese cooked in onion, tomato and buttery smooth sauce
Malai Kofta£10.95
Malai Kofta is a very popular Indian vegetarian dish where balls (kofta) made of potato and paneer are deep fried and served with a creamy and spiced tomato-based curry. The literal translation of this dish is malai=creamy/buttery and kofta=spiced balls
Mutter Paneer£9.95
Mutter paneer is a vegetarian North Indian dish consisting of peas and paneer in a tomato-based sauce, spiced with garam masala. It is often served with rice and an Indian type of bread
Tawa Subzi£9.95
North Indian Cuisine is very vast and each region in across north India, has something special to offer. This Punjabi style vegetable dish is prepared with tender seasonal Indian vegetables with mixed pepper, garlic ginger, green chillies and fresh coriander
Chana Masala*£8.00
Chick peas cooked with onion, tomato, garlic ginger and fresh coriander
Daal Tadka£6.95
Archaeological evidence indicates that Indian daal made its first appearance in the Indus valley civilization. A simple nutritious and subtly flavoured mix of yellow and red lentils, tempering with cumin seeds, garlic and whole red chillies
Bombay Aloo Jeera*£6.95
Aloo Jeera is a great side dish made with spiced potatoes cooked in chilli, cumin seeds and coriander. The dish is very tasty and simple to cook. Earthy cumin potatoes with a zingy finish
Sambar£7.00
Lentil based traditional south Indian mixed vegetable stew, cooked with Toor Daal, tamarind, asafotida and oriental vegetables. One of the specialities from south of India and Sri-Lanka

Street Food

Ghee Roast Dosa£7.00
Plain ghee roast Dosa with Sambar
Masala Dosa£8.00
Its origin in Tuluva, Mangalorean cuisine of Karnataka. Dosa is made in a usual way by soaking rice and lentil couple hours in water and then grinding it to a batter. The stuffing made from boiled potatoes with a seasoning of curry leaves, mustard seeds, coriander leaves and crushed black pepper
Chicken Thoran Dosa£8.00
A south Indian fermented rice crape filled in small pieces of chicken tikka sauté with onion, green chillies, fennel seeds and curry leaves
Guntur Karan Dosa£10.00
Guntur is a district in Andhra Pradesh, India to produce the famous Guntur Chillies. This Chilies are renowned globally and exported to all countries. Here at Madras Café, we make Dosa filled with egg, cheese, onion and Guntur Chilli - Flakes-Spicy version
Egg and Onion Dosa£8.00
Dosa Roasted in Egg and Onion
Idli + Vada + Sambar£5.95
Steamed Rice and lentil patties, served with sambar, coconut chutney and deep-fried

Old Favourites

Lamb Bhuna*£10.95
Chicken Korma£8.95
Chicken
Chicken Tikka Chasni£9.50
Lamb Punjabi£10.95
Chicken. Lamb
Chicken Tikka Karahi**£9.95
Chicken Tikka

Accompaniments

Basmati Rice£2.50
Coconut Rice£3.50
Plain Naan£2.50
Garlic and Coriander Naan£3.95
Peshawari Naan£3.95
Chapati£1.50
Malabar Paratha£3.50
Masala Chips£1.95
Plain Chips£1.95

What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.6Value

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HelenD
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food & service excellent, I will be back soon and will recommend to family & friends.
GB
GerryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit definitely will be back. Food outstanding staff extremely helpful and friendly
SB
SandraB
Perthshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
This is a lovely wee place with excellent food. Chicken Tikka Masala was exceptional and the rotis nice and crisp. We all enjoyed a 2 course lunch for £13.95 each. The only downside a bottle of sauvignon blanc was £25! which seems overpriced guys. Should a markup really be 150%
KR
KirstyR
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food excellent and staff lovely. Great vegan selection
CM
CharlieMc
Glasgow
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice atmosphere nice food nice people. Good value for money
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Fussy
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal. Waiter helpful and pleasant. Naan bread best I’ve ever tasted. Definitely worth a visit, small, not fussy. Good value, good good at good prices!
TD
TeresaD
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are regular diners at madras cafe and found it to be a lovely dining experiene as usual. The food was delicious and service friendly and not at all overpowering.
JB
JonB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was really excellent. My wife had one of their house curries and I had the lamb chops type dish. The only downside was the table we had booked wasn’t available so cue much mucking about. We got a free starter though and round of drinks which helped the situation
KT
KatieT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and great options for vegetarians too! Authentic, extremely delicious and very reasonably priced too. We will be back!
EG
EtanG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazing, staff was kind and overall we had a great time
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beltar68
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
lamb chops are out of this world. definitely try them and the lamb stee
MH
MalcolmH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Doesn't look much from the outside but the food here is outstanding. I called in on Monday evening to find the restaurant full, and fully booked for the remainder of the evening. I made sure I booked for the Wednesday night and wasn't disappointed. (Closed Tuesday).
SC
SteveC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been here many times and it is a real hidden gem in Glasgow. The authenticity of the menu is excellent with fantastic flavours. Would highly recommend
CB
ClaireB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and friendly service. You must book in order to have a table - even on a Monday night!
NR
NicolaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant serving delicious food. Would thoroughly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food
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Strangerabroad
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Online booking worked well on a busy night. Helpful, pleasant staff who gave good advice. Interesting menu seemingly reflecting a number of Indian/Bangladeshi regions. And good value for money. Good quality merlot but beer selection could be better. Would readily go again. To be recommended.
AS
AndyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Superb. Would visit every week if I could!! Thank you, staff of Café Madras
AC
AlanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had read the great reviews on it so had it come and try for myself. Staff were great and really attentive. Food was on another level, fresh, spicy and very tasty with some dishes I haven’t seen before. Generous portions and the dishes we ordered sauces were so tasty. Up there with the best curries I’ve had Will defo be back.
MM
MarkM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant, not all that big so definitely book if you want to eat here. Food is fresh and very very tasty, one of the best we've eaten at, staff are all very polite and attentive.
KB
KatieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fresh ingredients and exceedingly tasty meals with a great choice for everyone.
B
Boggy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, superb flavoursome food with wonderful attentive staff, highly recommended whether as a couple or a crowd of friends.
A
Allie
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic! Highly recommend! Staff were really friendly and attentive
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chrisr
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very well cooked Southern Indian food. Very tasty and lighter than normal curries. Efficient and friendly staff.
J
John
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great and fast service. Food was excellent. They have now ruined other Indian take aways as they won't live upto the Madras Cafe. Woukd highly recommend.
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IrisV
Greece
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a very good meal with very good service. Would definitely come back
NA
NicholasA
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Service outstanding Starters outstanding Mains good Very quiet in restaurant, but it was a Sunday and warm outside Would recommend and will return
JO
JackieO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was great best Indian food I have tasted in a while there lunch menu was great value 2 courses for 9.95 which was just enough so I wasn't feeling bagged up will defo be back .
BC
BrianC
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A basic no frills restaurant in terms of decor and furnishings but food and service excellent.
MM
MattM
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nummy, a great curry. We really enjoyed it. Huge portions.
JW
JanW
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food! Absolutely one of the best Indian restaurants we have been to.
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lauraj
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Lovely fresh food with a twist. Pleasant and helpful staff. Toilets spotless.
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gillm
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely brilliant. Great selection of dishes, really authentic. The spicing was on point and the flavours clean and bright. Lovely staff and lovely vibe. We will be back!
K
Krishna
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was good and the service was excellent. Overall a good experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Maastricht
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Netjes ontvangen goede uitlag over te maken keuzes.
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Jonathan
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and excellent service. Would highly recommend.
AC
AngelaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great service. Enjoying have a great meal on a very special occasion
L
Lorenzo
Baltimore
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Location difficult to find even with electronic and local human guidance. Great tasting authentic Indian dishes.
JB
JohnB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I thoroughly recommend Madras. Everything about it was good.
JR
JenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Excellent food. We'll be back. Brilliant experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Madras Cafe using the Order Online button. Madras Cafe also offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Madras Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0141 237 1819.

Madras Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

Madras Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.