The Dhabba
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- Good for special occasions
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We're talking about authentic recipes using fresh natural ingredients from award-winning chefs. Food worth talking about, and a warm dining experience to savour.
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price£25 and under
- CuisinesIndian
- Hours of operationLunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number0141 553 1249
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefJ D Tewari
- CateringAll Indian cuisine requirements, can be catered for off site.
- Location
- NeighborhoodGlasgow
- Parking detailsOn street and covered parking available.
- Public transitCity centre location, easy access for all forms of public transport.
- EntertainmentPleasant background music.
- AdditionalBeer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 10:30pm; Friday 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 11pm; Saturday 1pm - 11pm; Sunday 1pm - 10:30pm. Lunch Offer £11.95 per person (Monday - Friday: 12pm - 2pm) Available for groups of up to 8 - Three Course Meal or North Indian Thali. Pre-theatre Offer: £17.95 pp (Monday to Friday : 5pm to 6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday : 1pm to 6pm), Available for groups of up to 8. Tables back in 1 hour 30 minutes. Please check availability during the festive period
Chaat Pakodi
Indian street food or chaat does not mean mere snacks or hors d'oeuvres. The very concept is almost a way of life, eating in a style which becomes almost compulsive — flavours which encompass sour, sweet, tangy crunchy, spicy and irresistible
Dahi Papdi Chaat£5.50
Crunchy spicy wafers, a topping of potato with chickpeas, covered with sweet and sour yogurt, a dash of tamarind and mint. Clean, clear and fulfilling. Contains: Gluten, Dairy
Gol Gappa£5.50
Enhanced with spicy tangy water — this crispy puffed bread filled with spiced potato, and chickpeas laced with freshly ground cumin, is a splendidly refreshing dish. Contains: Gluten
Samosa Chaat£6.50
Samosa pieces, chickpeas, crisp salad and sweet and sour yogurt. Seemingly simple, this is wonderfully subtle yet arresting. Contains: Gluten, Dairy
Bhel Puri£6.50
A dish of puffed rice, sev, potato and mango with a drizzle of tamarind chutney. Touches every point of the palette
Dahi Bhalla£6.50
Dumplings of lentils in spiced and sweet yogurt. Savoury fresh and tantalising. Contains: Dairy
Ragada Pattice£6.50
Potato patties and white peas topped with mint chutney. Light yet filling, with a splendid rush to the palette
Starters
"The beginning of a fabulous meal should set the tone for the rest of it, just as the end of it should be the flourish of an ample repose; a belief that the world is nearly perfect". So wrote the author, philosopher and gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1812, and it surely applies today. Certainly The Dhabba would agree. So to start:
Anari Macchli£10.50
Pomegranate and carom helps this char-grilled Scottish prime salmon to burst with its native glory
Tawa Macchi£7.95
Fillet of sea bass with subtle hints of carom. Fresh and enlightening
Koliwada Jheenga£7.95
King prawns are given a spicy savoury glazing with a delicate crispy touch
Adraki Pasliyan£9.95
Marinated in pickled ginger and red chillies, these charcoal roasted lamb chops have an oriental exoticism which surprises. Contains: Dairy
Gosht Kathi£7.50
This dish of pulled lamb and diced peppers comes in a wrapped roomali roti. Contains: Gluten, Egg
Achari Tikka£7.50
Spiced boneless chicken baked over charcoal. Fit for a Sultan. Contains: Dairy
Hariyali Mokal£6.50
Chicken finely basted with basil and lemon. As tender as the dawn over a distant hill
Paneer Chatpatta£5.95
The Dhabba's own homemade paneer cheese skewered with peppers and onions with a spicy tomato tang. Contains: Dairy
Subzi Tikdee£5.50
A splendid vegetarian trio — Indian potato croquettes, papad wrap and stuffed mushrooms. Contains: Dairy
Shuruvaati Thal
A superb display of king prawns, lamb, chicken and vegetarian starters which does what starters should do — start you off! Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Egg
- Serves Two£14.50
From the Traditional Tandoori Oven
The tandoor is an oven made in earthenware pottery traditional throughout all civilizations but is still widely used throughout Asia, especially in India where it has produced mouth watering roasts for over five thousand years. In India — and certainly The Dhabba — it has reached perfection. The results of tandoori cooking, whether it be bread, vegetables or meats, are healthy and avoid high cholesterol and fats. More often than not, the various meats are marinated in Indian cookery which means the flavours are sealed into them, ending up with a succulence you will remember. Tandoori cooking requires considerable skill, much as a ceramicist would need — deciding on time, heat regulation, preparation of materials — even the methods of basting the ingredients resemble the needs of such things as glazing pottery would be to a potter. The Dhabba has the luxury of an expert in its chef who knows all there is to know in this most arcane of cooking methods
Subzi Seekh£12.95
Ideal for vegans. Cauliflower, potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions. Ideal for anybody
Paneer Tikka£13.95
Cubes of Paneer in an exquisite spice marinade grilled with peppers and onions. Contains: Dairy
Achari Tikka£14.95
Spiced boneless chicken baked over charcoal. Fit for a Sultan. Contains: Dairy
Malai Murg£14.95
Cardamom and cream make soft and succulent boneless chicken dish into a tandoori dream. Contains: Dairy
Tandoori Sangam
A huge mixed platter of tandoori monkfish, lamb and chicken. An ideal dish. Ideal that is, for greedy people. Contains: Dairy
- Serves Two£34.95
Lehsuni Boti£18.50
This durbar of delight is a splendour of lamb fillet marinated with yogurt and garlic is mildly spiced. But enough for you to order again and again. Contains: Dairy
Adraki Pasliyan£19.95
Marinated in pickled ginger and red chillies, these charcoal roasted lamb chops have an oriental exoticism which surprises. Contains: Dairy
Anari Macchli£20.95
Pomegranate and carom helps this char-grilled Scottish prime salmon to burst with its native glory
Macchi Tikka£22.50
This is the best Scottish monkfish marinated in aromatics to bring out the special flavour. It almost bounces off the tongue. Contains: Dairy
Sauce on the Side
Recommended when ordered as a main. All the dishes on this menu are prepared without using nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin and sulphites. Our standard operating procedure ensures that all the ingredients we use in our kitchen are free from these allergens. However, please note that some of the products we procure may have been packaged in facilities that also handle some of these allergens
Masaledar£4.75
This blend of onions, tomatoes and chillies is quite hot but refreshing at the same time
Salan£4.75
An aromatic medium sauce with herbs, khus khus and melon seeds. Fresh and flavoursome
Palakdar£4.75
A wonderful panoply of herbs and fresh spinach leaves. Popeye would go from strength to strength on this. Contains: Dairy
Maskawala£4.75
A very rich but mild sauce of tomatoes, mixed melon seeds and cream. Great with any dish. Contains: Dairy
Featured Item
100% Nut Free
Chota Papad£1.50
Mini Poppadoms
Chota Papad & Dips£2.95
Mini poppadoms accompanied with a tomato & mango dip (vegan) and a coriander & mint dip. Contains: Dairy
À la Carte
Available everyday
Vegetarian
All throughout India there are some magnificent dishes for many who practice vegetarianism. Here are some of them:
Subzi Tak-A-Tak£13.50
India itself comes to your table with this medley of sautéed Indian vegetables — Indian squash, bitter gourd, cauliflower, aubergines and okra. A costume drama of a meal
Aloo Gobi£11.95
A traditional tumble of potatoes, cauliflower and garden peas. This is a dish common throughout the world but with a spicy Indian take. An Indian bubble squeak
Daal Makhani£11.95
A very rich and buttery concoction of black lentils, kidney beans and split chickpeas. A taste of an India full of hill stations and summer retreats. Contains: Dairy
Bharwan Aloo£13.50
Roasted potato stuffed with chopped vegetables. A rich and slow-tasting dish with almost an Indian sunset lurking in the background
Chicken
In North Indian cuisine poultry was bred to feed the massive armies from history. In the following dishes you will discover the past, from Samarkand to Macedonia, yet with a touch of the domestic hearth
Dhabba Khas£14.95
Traditional dish of chicken with onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic
Murg Kadai£14.95
Every Dhabba throughout India, has this chicken tossed with mixed peppers and onions. Comfortably succulent
Methi Murg£14.95
A comforting and herby farmhouse chicken preparation with fresh fenugreek
Murg Maskawala£14.95
Tandoori cooked chicken with cream, tomatoes and mixed melon seeds. Buttery, gentle with the strength underlying its superbly mild flavour. Long lasting and peaceful. Contains: Dairy
Murg-e-Changezi£18.95
A whole grilled chicken breast slowly cooked in a masala with chicken stock. This sumptuous dish for Moghul kings of history is necessarily a slow affair. Please allow thirty minutes for this dish to be served. Contains: Dairy
Lamb
There are areas of world cookery in which the herding of sheep is unknown. But in India, especially in the North, lamb has been cultivated as a meat acceptable to all. It is a meat treated with enormous respect by the great chefs of this amazing world cuisine
Laal Maas£17.50
Fiery lamb dish with caramelised onions, poppy seed paste and crushed red chillies. For the most ferocious Bengal Lancer
Diwani Handi£17.50
Lamb on the bone, with aromatics & spices. Traditional rural cooking at its finest!
Bhuna Gosht£17.50
Sautéed lamb with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Perhaps the most famous Indian lamb dish of all time. It is especially splendid at The Dhabba
Dhania Gosht£17.50
Lamb simmered with fresh coriander. Fragrant, smooth and silky. Contains: Dairy
Raan-e-Sikandari£22.95
This is leg of lamb cooked with dark rum, herbs and spices. For this favourite of the great Sikh soldiers of the British Raj, now, much enjoyed by connoisseurs, you must allow thirty minutes for this to be served
Seafood
Note on Fish Dishes: Many imagine Indian recipes for fish as masking the flavours of the fish itself. Yet, India does not take its fish cookery lightly. Great care has been paid to enhance fish cookery with some of the most sophisticated cooking techniques ever designed. The Dhabba chefs are enormously skilled in the subtlety of the cookery of the products of one of the most magnificent bounties of nature known to us all
Ajwaini Macchli£21.95
Monkfish in a thick preparation with beautiful flavours of carom and onion
Panch Phoran Macchli£21.95
Grilled Scottish salmon flavoured with a unique blend of five spices
Rasedar Macchli£21.95
Sea bass fillet with khus khus and melon seeds. Gently sauced and very refreshing
Baowli Jheenga£20.50
King prawns, peppers and potatoes tossed in a sauce with wonderful aromatic spices
The Art of Dum Pukht
This style of cooking requires considerable skill and experience and its origins lie in the times of the Great Nawabs of Awadh, the absolute rulers of the Northern Provinces of India during the 17th and 18th centuries. Dum Pukht can be translated as to "breathe" and "cook". It is a process of slow-cooking food in its own juices, thus retaining all of its natural aromas and flavours. The results of this style of cuisine are courtly and peaceful, for a long and leisurely, well, gastronomic experience. Please allow around 20-25 minutes for your Dum Pukht dish to be served
Homemade Paneer
There is a Scottish version of this ancient means of cheese making called crowdie, as there probably is everywhere there is milk. But paneer is something else. Rather like cottage cheese, it has a crumbly texture and dense freshness that gives strong flavours — a tendresse and a richness all of its own. At The Dhabba this paneer is made in the traditional, and, it has to be said, painstaking way
Paneer Shimla£14.50
Paneer with peppers and onions. Think of cool hill stations during the British Raj, bit of a cuisine long since developed since then. Contains: Dairy
Palak Paneer£14.50
A robust preparation of paneer and spinach leaves. Popeye's eyes would pop at this! Contains: Dairy
Malai Kofta£14.50
Magnificent dumplings of cottage cheese simmered in khus khus and cream. A veggies heaven! Contains: Dairy
Paneer Makhani Masala£14.50
Our very own cottage cheese in a tomato- based rich, creamy sauce. Puts Welsh Rarebit back into a 1920's Lyon's Corner House. Whatever that means. Contains: Dairy
Biryani
This delicious rice celebration can be as simple as well as amazingly complex in its widely differing forms. Slow-cooked in a sealed pot, it takes to robust meats, or vegetables with sumptuous opulence. It can be beautifully enhanced by subtle, or complex sauces. Historically the food of kings, all the vibrant tastes, and colours of India make this, almost a genre, a palatial dish and one of the most regal experiences of world food. Served with a choice of sauces - The beautifully aromatic Salan (Vegan), herby and spicy. Or perhaps the smooth, springtime-like famous Raita (Vegetarian), (Contain: Dairy) with yogurt, spices and fresh vegetables
Gosht Biryani£18.95
A satisfyingly splendid boneless lamb dish. Contains: Dairy
Murg Biryani£16.95
Cooked with boneless chicken breast pieces. Contains: Dairy
Subzi Biryani£15.95
With seasonal vegetables and homemade paneer this is a meal of great flavour; an India created in the very heart of its homeland. Contains: Dairy
Sides
Bhendi Do Pyaza£6.50
Okra and red onions with cumin, ginger and a hint of green chillies. Hottish, yet subtle
Punjabi Masala Cholé£6.50
A traditional Punjabi spiced chickpea delicacy
Pilee Daal Tadka£6.50
Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coriander. This classic North Indian staple brings with it a breath of the mountains of the North West
Pahadi Aloo£6.50
Potatoes peeled and diced and tossed together with shreds of spinach and fenugreek
Bengun Bharta£6.50
Tandoori cooked aubergines, sautéed with onions, tomatoes and garden peas. Rough, ready and polishing
Rice
Indian basmati rice coming straight, as it were from the fertile pastures in which they were grown. From this is added the tricky methods of preparation which produce such amazing results
Makai Aur Mattar Ka Chawal£4.50
Basmati rice with green peas, sweetcorn and coriander. Fresh and fragrant. Contains:, Dairy
Jeera Chawal£3.95
Cumin flavoured basmati rice
Ubla Chawal£3.50
Steamed basmati rice
Breads
Tandoori Roti£2.95
The classic whole-wheat bread baked in the tandoor. Contains: Gluten
Missi Roti£3.25
Made from gram flour
Lacchedar Paratha£3.95
Whole-wheat, flaky, multi-layered bread. Contains: Gluten
Aloo Paratha£4.50
A whole-wheat stuffed bread with spiced potato. A superior large 'tattie scone'. Contains: Gluten
Naan£3.50
The quintessential Indian refined flour bread. Deeply satisfying. Contains: Gluten
Lehsuni Naan£3.95
Naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs. For those who love garlic this hits the spot. Contains: Gluten
Peshawari Naan£4.95
An unusual naan, this is stuffed with a sweet filling of semolina, coconut, dates, cardamom and fennel. Contains: Gluten
Paneer Kulcha£4.50
Grated homemade paneer, spices and herbs filled in a refined flour bread. Contains: Gluten, Dairy
Salads
Kachumbar£4.50
This most delectable salad has a splendid jumble of tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and red onions
Seedha Sadha Salad£4.50
Slices of fresh tomatoes, red onions, cucumber and carrots on a bed of crisp green lettuce
Raita£4.50
Incredibly refreshing smooth yogurt, spices and fresh vegetables. Contains: Dairy
Laal Pyazz£2.95
Sliced red onions, red chilli powder, green chillies and a wedge of lemon
Pickle
The Indian pickle adds a tangy, spicy heat to the palate and provides drama and dynamism to the Indian culinary experience
Dhabba Achaar£2.95
Our own homemade pickle of mango, lime, carrots, garlic and chillies
Tasting Menus for Groups
Group tasting menu available everyday. Magnificent Dishes Arranged in Set Menus for Groups of Four or More. These are assortments of different dishes for all to share. This gives everybody an opportunity to savour - or indeed discover - the astonishing variety of North Indian cuisine enjoyed for centuries by kings, peasants, warriors and legends of the past. Tasting Menu Substitutions - Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on all tasting menus. Please ask your server for more information regarding any dietary requirements
Firoza - Turquoise
£30 per person
Papad & Dips
Dhabba Achaar
Our own homemade pickle of mango, lime, carrots, garlic and chillies
Chaat Pakodi
Gol Gappa
Enhanced with spicy tangy water — this crispy puffed bread filled with spiced potato, and chickpeas laced with freshly ground cumin, is a splendidly refreshing dish. Contains: Gluten
To Start
Shuruvaati Thal
A Superb display of king prawns, lamb, chicken and vegetarian starters which does what starters should do - start you off! Contains: Gluten, Egg, Dairy
Followed By
Bhuna Gosht
Sautéed lamb with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Perhaps the most famous Indian lamb dish of all time. It is especially splendid at The Dhabba
Dhabba Khas
Traditional dish of chicken with onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic
Murg Maskawala
Tandoori cooked chicken with cream, tomatoes and mixed melon seeds. Buttery, gentle with the strength underlying its superbly mild flavour. Long lasting and peaceful. Contains: Dairy
Palak Paneer
A robust preparation of peneer and spinach leaves. Popeye's eyes would pop at this! Contains: Dairy
Served With
Ubla Chawal
Steamed basmati rice
Jeera Chawal
Cumin flavoured basmati rice
Naan
The quintessential Indian refined flour bread. Deeply satisfying. Contains: Gluten
Lehsuni Naan
Naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs. For those who love garlic this hits the spot. Contains: Gluten
Seedha Sadha Salad
Slices of fresh tomatoes, red onions, cucumber and carrots on a bed of crisp green lettuce
Neelam - Sapphire
£35 per person
Papad & Dips
Dhabba Achaar
Our own homemade pickle of mango, lime, carrots, garlic and chillies
Chaat Pakodi
Gol Gappa
Enhanced with spicy tangy water — this crispy puffed bread filled with spiced potato, and chickpeas laced with freshly ground cumin, is a splendidly refreshing dish. Contains: Gluten
To Start
Anari Macchli
Pomegranate and carom helps this chargrilled Scottish prime salmon to burst with its native glory
Lehsuni Boti
This durbar of delight is a splendour of lamb fillet marinated with yogurt and garlic is mildly spiced. But enough for you to order again and again. Contains: Dairy
Malai Murg
Cardamom and cream make this soft succulent chicken dish into a tandoor dream. Contains: Dairy
Followed By
Laal Maas
Fiery lamb dish with caramelised onions, poppy seed paste and crushed red chillies. For the most ferocious Bengal Lancer
Dhania Gosht
Lamb simmered with fresh coriander. Fragrant, smooth and silky. Contains: Dairy
Murg Kadai
Every Dhabba throughout India, has this chicken tossed with mixed peppers and onions. Comfortably succulent
Murg Maskawala
Tandoori cooked chicken with cream, tomatoes and mixed melon seeds. Buttery, gentle with the strength underlying its superbly mild flavour. Long lasting and peaceful. Contains: Dairy
Pahadi Aloo
Potatoes peeled and diced and tossed together with shreds of spinach and fenugreek
Served With
Ubla Chawal
Steamed basmati rice
Jeera Chawal
Cumin flavoured basmati rice
Lehsuni Naan
Naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs. For those who love garlic this hits the spot. Contains: Gluten
Peshawari Naan
An unusual naan, this is stuffed with a sweet filling of semolina, coconut, dates, cardamom and fennel. Contains: Gluten
Laal Pyazz
Sliced red onions, red chilli powder, green chillies and a wedge of lemon
Kachumbar
This beautifully seasoned salad has a splendid jumble of tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and red onions
Panna - Emerald
£40 per person
Papad & Dips
Dhabba Achaar
Our own homemade pickle of mango, lime, carrots, garlic and chillies
Chaat Pakodi
Gol Gappa
Enhanced with spicy tangy water — this crispy puffed bread filled with spiced potato, and chickpeas laced with freshly ground cumin, is a splendidly refreshing dish. Contains: Gluten
To Start
Macchi Tikka
This is the best Scottish monkfish marinated in aromatics to bring out the special flavour. It almost bounces off the tongue. Contains: Dairy
Adraki Pasliyan
Marinated in pickled ginger and red chillies, these charcoal roasted lamb chops have an oriental exoticism which surprises. Contains: Dairy
Achari Tikka
Spiced boneless chicken baked over charcoal. Fit for a Sultan. Contains: Dairy
Followed By
Rasedar Macchli
Sea bass fillet with khus khus and melon seeds. Gently sauced and very refreshing
Dhabba Khas
Traditional dish of chicken with onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic
Murg-e-Changezi
A whole grilled chicken breast slowly cooked in a masala with chicken stock. This sumptuous dish for Moghul kings of history is necessarily a slow affair. Contains: Dairy
Bhendi Do Pyaza
Okra and red onions with cumin, ginger and a hint of green chillies. Hottish, yet subtle
Served With
Ubla Chawal
Steamed basmati rice
Makai Aur Mattar Ka Chawal
Basmati rice with green peas, sweetcorn and coriander. Fresh and fragrant. Contains: Dairy
Lacchedar Paratha
Whole-wheat, flaky, multi-layered bread. Contains: Gluten
Peshawari Naan
An unusual naan, this is stuff a sweet filling of semolina, coconut, dates, cardamom and fennel. Contains: Gluten
Laal Pyazz
Sliced red onions, red chilli powder, green chillies and a wedge of lemon
Kachumbar
This beautifully seasoned salad has a splendid jumble of tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and red onions
Maanik - Ruby
£50 per person
Papad & Dips
Dhabba Achaar
Our own homemade pickle of mango, lime, carrots, garlic and chillies
Chaat Pakodi
Gol Gappa
Enhanced with spicy tangy water — this crispy puffed bread filled with spiced potato, and chickpeas laced with freshly ground cumin, is a splendidly refreshing dish. Contains: Gluten
Bhel Puri
A dish of puffed rice, sev, potato and mango with a drizzle of tamarind chutney. Touches every point of the palette
To Start
Macchi Tikka
This is the best Scottish monkfish marinated in aromatics to bring out the special flavour. It almost bounces off the tongue. Contains: Dairy
Adraki Pasliyan
Marinated in pickled ginger and red chillies these charcoal roasted lamb chops have an oriental exoticism which surprises. Contains: Dairy
Malai Murg
Cardamom and cream make this soft succulent chicken dish into a tandoor dream. Contains: Dairy
Followed By
Panch Phoran Macchli
Grilled Scottish salmon flavoured with a unique blend of five spices
Raan-e-Sikandari
This is leg of lamb cooked with dark rum, herbs and spices. A favourite of the great Sikh soldiers of the British Raj, now, much enjoyed by connoisseurs
Bemmisal Handi
Tandoori chicken pieces in a satiny sauce of tomatoes laced with cardamom. Bright, fresh and full of sunlight. Contains: Gluten, Dairy
Murg Kadai
Every Dhabba throughout India, has this chicken tossed with mixed peppers and onions. Comfortably succulent
Served With
Jeera Chawal
Cumin flavoured basmati rice
Makai Aur Mattar Ka Chawal
Basmati rice with green peas, sweetcorn and coriander. Fresh and fragrant. Contains: Dairy
Lehsuni Naan
Naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs. For those who love garlic this hits the spot. Contains: Gluten
Peshawari Naan
An unusual naan, this is stuffed with a sweet filling of semolina, coconut, dates, cardamom and fennel. Contains: Gluten
Laal Pyazz
Sliced red onions, red chilli powder, green chillies and a wedge of lemon
Kachumbar
This beautifully seasoned salad has a splendid jumble of tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and red onions
Drinks
Available everyday. Wine by The Glass - To enable you to experiment we are pleased to offer you a wide selection of wines by the glass. We use a wine preservation system to ensure that every glass of wine we serve is perfectly fresh and in the condition that the winemaker intended
Wine Pairing
There is common misconception that Indian food doesn't go well with wine. We have assiduously tested this theory and have concluded that this is very much not the case. The secret is in considering the main style or flavour of the fish that you are looking to match and identifying the right wine to accompany it
Spicy Food
Heavy wines can over-emphasise spice. Therefore to complement out dishes prepared using Northern Indian spices and chilli we recommend aromatic whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and fruit-driven reds
Rich & Creamy
Many of our dishes are prepared using cream and butter. For these delicious, richer dishes we recommend a fuller, rounder wine. Fruity Chardonnay is perfect for white wine drinkers and to accompany our seafood dishes; on reds a juicy wine such as Shiraz is just the ticket
Herby Dishes
We prepare only the freshest of herbs, such as coriander, fenugreek and mint for our cuisine and to match the herb-influenced dishes on our menu we recommend crisp, herbaceous whites and savoury red wines such as Rioja
Mineral Water
Still Water
- Bottle (330ml)£2.50
- Bottle (75cl)£3.75
Sparkling Water
- Bottle (330ml)£2.50
- Bottle (75cl)£3.75
Juice
Cranberry£2.95
Orange£2.95
Pineapple£2.95
Lassi
Mango Lassi£3.50
Salted£3.50
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola
- Draught£2.75
- Bottle (330ml)£3.25
Diet Coke
- Draught£2.75
- Bottle (330ml)£3.25
Schweppes Lemonade
- Draught£2.75
Coke Zero
- Bottle (330ml)£3.25
Irn Bru
- Bottle (330ml)£3.25
Irn Bru Sugar-Free
- Bottle (330ml)£3.25
Appletiser
- Bottle (275ml)£2.95
Fentimans Ginger Beer
- Bottle (275ml)£3.25
Soda Water
- Draught£2.50
Indian Tonic Water
- Draught£2.95
Milk£2.50
Mixer
- Draught£1.25
Schweppes Mixer
- Bottled£1.50
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Dom Pérignon, Champagne, France
The finest of all Champagnes; soft and complex, consistent and brilliant
- Bottle£199.95
Laurent-Perrier Rosé NV Champagne, France
The fashion statement in Champagne - elegant and crisp with soft, strawberry fruit and a long creamy finish
- Bottle£79.95
Pierre Mignon NV Champagne, France
A crisp, elegant Champagne with hints of lemon overlaid with touches of brioche
- Bottle£49.95
Prosecco Spumante DOC Bella Modella, Veneto, Italy
Deliciously frothy & filled with ripe apple and citrus
- Bottle£27.95
Prosecco Frizzante DOC Casa Defra, Veneto, Italy
A beautifully fruity frizzante
- Mini Bottle (200ml)£6.95
Rosé
Garnacha Rosé, Castillo de Enériz, Navarra, Spain
Bright and vivacious with ruby grapefruit aromas, followed by cranberries and summer pudding. Recommended with spicy dishes
- 175ml£5.25
- 250ml£7.50
- Bottle£21.95
Pinot Grigio Rosé, Bella Modella Venezia, Italy
Elegant and sophisticated, velvety fresh fruits, cocoa and spice
- Bottle£20.95
White Wine
Chablis, Domaine Michaut Freres, Burgundy, France
Mineral driven and elegant with fresh floral notes and a hint of the sea
- Bottle£39.95
Sancerre Blanc, Domaine Picard, Loire, France
Grapefruit, blackcurrant leaf and stony minerals. A vibrant, polished and deliciously complex classic
- Bottle£38.95
Sauvignon Blanc, Mayfly, Marlborough, New Zealand
Just what you expect from Marlborough; crisp gooseberries, Granny Smith apples and exotic tropical and gauva notes. Best enjoyed with seafood and spicy dishes
- 175ml£6.95
- 250ml£9.75
- Bottle£28.95
Pinot Grigio, Orsino, Sicily, Italy
Crisp, light and fresh and full of zesty citrus. Best enjoyed with herby dishes
- 175ml£5.95
- 250ml£8.50
- Bottle£24.95
Riesling, Nostros Reserva, Bio Bio, Chile
Intense lime and lemon with a hint of flora, refreshing, zesty, dry and very food-friendly. Best enjoyed with spicy food
- 175ml£5.50
- 250ml£7.95
- Bottle£22.95
Chardonnay, Umbrele Viile, Timisului, Romania
Crisp, ample, ripe tropical fruits, oh so easy. Best enjoyed with rich, creamy dishes
- 175ml£5.25
- 250ml£7.50
- Bottle£21.95
Airén, Castillo del Moro la Mancha, Spain
Green apple fruit combined with a touch of grapefruit
- Bottle£18.95
Red Wine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Guillaume Gonnet, Rhone, France
The Rhone classic - cherries and blackberries, a hint of garrigue, olives and spice
- Bottle£56.95
Barbera d'Asti Superiore, Le Rocchette, Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont, Italy
Elegant and sophisticated, velvety fresh fruits, cocoa and cinnamon
- Bottle£44.95
Pinot Noir, Sherwood Estate, Waipara, New Zealand
Violet-laced red berries overlaid with nuances of spice and mocha. Contains: Egg
- Bottle£32.95
Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Manzanos, Rioja, Spain
Fresh, fruity and well-balanced with sensations of raspberries, vanilla and cinnamon. Recommended with herby dishes and lamb
- 175ml£6.95
- 250ml£9.75
- Bottle£28.95
Corvina / Cabernet Neropasso, IGT Biscardo, Veneto, Italy
Spicy and fragrant with black cherries and plum compote wrapped in fine, velvety tannins. Best enjoyed with spicy food
- 175ml£6.50
- 250ml£9.25
- Bottle£26.95
Shiraz Cabernet, One Chain Vineyards, South Eastern Australia
Lush black fruits with touches of spice and cassis. Best enjoyed with rich dishes
- 175ml£5.50
- 250ml£7.95
- Bottle£22.95
Merlot, Costa Vera Central Valley, Chile
Soft, super juicy, ripe plums with a long, smooth finish. Best enjoyed with herby dishes
- 175ml£5.25
- 250ml£7.50
- Bottle£21.95
Tempranillo, Centelleo la Mancha, Spain
Juicy brambles and cherries, hints of spice
- Bottle£18.95
Beer
Kingfisher
- 1/2 Pint£2.75
- Pint£5.50
- Bottle (330ml)£4.50
Peroni
- Bottle (330ml)£4.50
Bombay Bicycle IPA
- Bottle (330ml)£4.50
Krombacher (Non-Alcoholic)
- Bottle (330ml)£4.50
Cider
Magners Original
- Bottle (568ml)£4.75
Apéritif
Campari£3.95
Pernod£3.95
Pimm's No.1£3.95
Martini Bianco£3.95
Martini Extra Dry£3.95
Martini Rosso£3.95
Vodka
Grey Goose£5.95
Smirnoff£3.95
Rum
Havana Club 7£4.50
Old Monk 7£4.50
Indian Dark Rum
Bacardi£3.95
Captain Morgan Spiced£4.25
Malibu£4.25
Whiskey / Bourbon
Johnnie Walker Black Label£4.95
Woodford Reserve£4.95
The Famous Grouse£3.95
Jack Daniel's£4.50
Jameson Irish Whiskey£4.50
Maker's Mark£4.50
Gin
The Botanist£6.95
Exquisitely well-balanced and complex artisanal gin distinctly enhanced by twentytwo locally picked wild Islay botanicals. Garnished with fresh mint and lemon
Hendrick's£5.95
Delightfully infused with Bulgarian rose and cucumber with the traditional juniper berries. Garnished with a slice of cucumber
Roku£5.95
A unique blend of six Japanese botanicals with hints of cherry blossoms, green tea and a light spiciness. Garnished with a slice of ginger
Bombay Sapphire£4.95
A fresh and lively gin, exceptionally smooth, slightly floral with bright citrus notes. Garnished with a wedge of lime
Boe Violet£4.75
An incredibly smooth gin with a gorgeous colour, slightly spiced with light floral notes leaving a wonderful and delicate taste of sweet violets. Garnished with blueberries
Gordon's Premium Pink£4.50
Refreshing sweet notes of raspberries, strawberries and redcurrant with a bite of juniper and coriander underneath. Garnished with strawberry
Gordon's£3.95
An absolute classic dry gin - a very fresh experience with juniper, citrus lemon and coriander flavours. Garnished with a wedge of lime
Bottled Tonic
Schweppes
Indian Tonic
- Bottles (125ml)£1.50
Slimline Tonic
- Bottles (125ml)£1.50
Malt Whisky
Amrut, India£6.25
Oban 14 Year Old, Highland£5.95
The Balvinie 21 Year Old, Speyside£10.95
The Macallan 12 Year Old, Speyside£6.75
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Speyside£4.95
Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Islay£6.75
Laphroaig 10 Year Old, Islay£5.25
Highland Park 12 Year Old, Island£5.95
Talisker 10 Year Old, Island£5.95
Yamazaki 12 Year Old, Japan£8.95
Cognac
Rémy Martin XO£10.95
Rémy Martin VSOP£6.50
Hennessy£5.50
Martell VS£4.50
Fortified Wines
Port£3.95
Sherry£3.95
Liqueurs
Grand Marnier£5.50
Drambuie£4.50
Disaronno (Amaretto)£4.25
Baileys£4.50
Cointreau£4.25
Glayva£4.25
Kahlúa£4.25
Midori£4.25
Peach Schnapps£4.25
Sambuca£4.25
Southern Comfort£4.25
Tia Maria£4.25
Tequila£4.25
What 152 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.5Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
- CH
ChristopherH
Chicago
12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Good welcome, really nice variety of food and sticking well with the Northern Indian theme. Spicy curry was excellent and we liked the servers.Is this helpful?
- OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
This is my 4th time to The Dhabba and it has been excellent on each occasion. Can’t beat the food, quality and service. There were 10 of us, we had the set menu which is excellent value (2 courses for £19.95) with substantial portions. I’ll definitely be backIs this helpful?
- D
Dave1
Angus
14 reviews
5.014 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Great food, lovely spicing without being too hot.Is this helpful?
- CH
ChrisH
Edinburgh
vip10 reviews
5.010 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
As usual, the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. We always enjoy our visits to the Dhabba - simply the best!Is this helpful?
- G
Garry
Edinburgh
20 reviews
5.020 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2023
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Lucky to get a last minute booking on Open Table. Dinner for 6. Asked Waiter to select a number of starters and mains for us to share. Did not disappoint, they were all excellent and service was very friendly. Highly recommended.Is this helpful?
- g
glesgagab
Glasgow
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Went here for my sons 40th..excellent food and service.Is this helpful?
- JS
JamesS
Glasgow
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Always love The Dhabba. Food and Service are excellent, and they always make us so welcome with friendly staff. Used to go there regularly before Covid, and now we are back. Best curry restaurant in Glasgow.Is this helpful?
- C
Chelsea
Glasgow
25 reviews
1.025 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2022
- Overall 1
- Food 1
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
Used to be good, this time around we were served raw chicken and when I told them they proceeded to argue that the expert the chef said it was not. I pointed out the blood and pink bits of chicken but was no use as the expert didn’t agree. Not great customer service nor did they offer a discount or apology and I paid the meal even if I didn’t eat it.Is this helpful?
- BP
BrianP
Edinburgh
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Excellent food and great service, although I did slightly miss the usual suspects (panoramic, bhajis) as starters otherwise the choice and quality of food was very high. Staff were very friendly, would definitely go again.Is this helpful?
- s
stewag
London
28 reviews
5.028 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Long time since last visit but just as good. We will be backIs this helpful?
FAQs
The Dhabba does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. The Dhabba also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0141 553 1249.
The Dhabba is rated 4.5 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
44 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LE
Additional information
- NeighborhoodGlasgow
- Hours of operationLunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price£25 and under
- CuisinesIndian
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsOn street and covered parking available.
- Public transitCity centre location, easy access for all forms of public transport.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefJ D Tewari
- EntertainmentPleasant background music.
- AdditionalBeer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number0141 553 1249
- CateringAll Indian cuisine requirements, can be catered for off site.