Babu Bombay Street Kitchen in Glasgow City

I ordered their Chola Rice and it was absolutely amazing!! It is a must try dish. I strongly recommend visiting this unique street kitchen if you are an Indian. You'll love Rachna and her amazing food.

Went there last week food was good very nice service we received enjoyed our night its also BYOB so what more could you want thanks to babu bombay team

Had an absolutely amazing meal here last night which was made all the better by the lovely service we received. Didn't get her name but the woman who served us had short dark hair and glasses and she was extremely friendly and laid back. When I told my flatmate how friendly the service had been he said he remembered being served by the same woman at the big feed and he had a similar experience, saying she was very friendly! The food was a delight and like nothing I'd ever tried before. Highlights included the beetroot patties and the savoury puffed rice. There was also a fried mortons roll with our curry which was superb. I didn't think the morton roll could get any better but I was wrong. Overall a great meal. It's also BYOB so what more could you want?

This is not a fancy restaurant - it is authentic street food at very reasonable prices, enthusiastic staff - cheerful and happy to chat about the menu - the Tattie Patties are a must for starters - and to try and re-create at home. The mains of curry with peas came on the recommendation of the chef as one of his childhood favourites and did not disappoint. No drinks licence so BYO if that way inclined

Had an excellent Pav Bhaji. A very small restaurant but the food was mouthwatering. Sumptuous portions of Bhaji. The Indian chai which is served is extremely tasty and laced with ginger.

This hidden gem serves up genuinely authentic home-cooked food. We know what real 'street' food is, and this ticks all the boxes. Quirky decor - plenty to interest you as you wait for your meal. I had the mutton bhuna with rice and ginger & cucumber raita. It was beautifully tender and rich - clearly marinaded, and cooked to perfection. The wraps are delicious, too, as was the mango lassi (again freshly-prepared rather than out of a carton) with tiny cardamom seeds. The service is very friendly, and no issues with the waiting time. Will definitely be back. Prices are very fair indeed. All round, an excellent place to eat. It's in a basement but easy to find.

Lovely little place with cool art work on the walls. First sign of iffy-ness is the vegetables going bad in the case. The curry was not bad but we had sides of both rice and roti and they were both totally stale so that was why the review was not great. The girl working was lovely and working super hard!

Food here is good and the portions are fine. I've only ever tried the different curries. Mostly sit in the cosy place (there's indoor and outdoor seating) arrive is very fast and the staff are lovely. The only negative that stops me coming here more often is the prices. It's way too expensive for lunch!!!

I visited here for a lunch with a friend. We both had the keema which was tasty and with a roti. I think the size of the lunch portions are quite small and we could have done with another roti to make it more filling, but the curry itself was very tasty.

This is a casual little restaurant with interesting food. The beetroot patties were yummy and tasty, very different. The curries were also full of flavour and the vegetable curry was nice and spicy. Worth a visit.

I ordered a takeaway through Deliveroo. I have tried just about every indian or asian restaurant in Glasgow and this was one of the few I had yet to try (looks to be more of a shop/deli than a restaurant of course). I read previous reviews and thought they sounded very favourable. I ordered the following: 1 chicken curry £8.50 1 basmati rice £2.50 1 butter toasted nan £2.20 1 spicky chicken kebab wrap. First impressions on delivery was that the portion sizes looked decent (2 medium size tubs for the curry and rice) Rice - the rice was a little watery as if it had been drained a bit too much or overcooked i.e. very soft not light and dry as how you normally get it in a good indian restaurant. Chicken curry - portion size good - the sauce itself was very watery and little to no taste. I left my 2nd plate out a bit longer for it to dry up but still lacking any real taste - it did seem fairly fresh though. My main disappointment was the standard of chicken - it was all chicken thigh meat with bits of fat...if I am paying £10.70 for a rice and curry sauce I am expecting the standard of meat to be good i.e. chicken breast. There are loads of good indian restaurants where you get a meal deal which includes 1 poppadum & spice onions, 1 pakora and a curry sauce with rice or naan bread for the same price as this. Very poor ...cheap meat and watery sauce - thats just taking advantage of customers to make a nice profit. The price point is all wrong. £5-£6 for the rice and curry sauce together would have seemed closer to fair. Mini butter naan - basically this seemed the exact same mini naan you buy from supermarkets (small round one) but fried with butter. Probably around 50 pence in the supermarket but charged £2.20...again a con. Spicy chicken kebab - this seemed a decent sized wrap but again the chicken leg meat..fine if you have no preference but £6 for a wrap I expect good quality meat. The taste was pretty decent..it had a spicy kick to it which I liked but it was not something I would go out my way to buy. Overall for me - price point all wrong ...I paid £20 for a wrap, chicken curry and a rice. I could have bought substantially more and a much higher quality from an actual indian restaurant. No repeat business from me. Bit confused by the previous reviews.

I really got the feeling I was eating dinner made from fresh produce. Well done! I feel freshness is a rarity in the UK. Small intimate environment. Hope to revisit.

Visited this authentic Indian street food restaurant with friends and we had a lovely meal. Staff were so friendly and helped us pick a great selection from the menu. It's byob which is great to have in the city centre! I even got takeaway for my husband and he enjoyed as much as us

We went to Babu for my daughter's birthday & absolutely loved it! From sitting at the little tables on our wee red plasic stools to the posters on the walls .......& the food .......the food was quickly prepared and an explosion of flavour with every mouthful. We are all veggie and the choises were great. We even shared desert, having a lassi ice lolly with it .... highly recommended.....oh it's also BYOB which is an added bonus.

This is an amazing street food cafe/restaurant/take away. All made fresh on the premises every day, with many many different dishes changed daily. A must visit when your in town.

Absolutely stunning food at really cheap prices. My wife and I had Roti's followed by cake and Chai tea. Everything was outstanding!

Amy serving us was very friendly and told us all about what was on offer. There is a few choices depending on what you're looking for. I had the butter chicken with roti which was gorgeous. The food is all made fresh and it is...

By far the best quirky breakfast in Glasgow. From the moment to enter you know you're interested, the place smells ridiculously good and they have a vast menu, catering well for vegetarians and meat eaters. The staff are friendly and can provide recommendations. The place...

Went in and had the curry box! The butter chicken was immense!! highly recommend and the sides was great too (Vada or something like that!) The Lad working the front was so helpful and explained everything in full! Really recommend for lunch!

Was expecting to be blown away having read some of the earlier reviews - I wasn't. Food was decent (we had the set menu) and very reasonable, with the service so-so. Will be quite to happy to return at a later date and try something...

We were coming from Edinburgh and my wife and daughter like to have Desi Karak Chae. Through google we found the place. There is parking problem. The tea was good with strong taste of spices used in it.

I've been a few times for their takeaway curries. They are made fresh and chilled in the fridge ready to be heated up and eaten at home. All freshly made and home cooked you can taste it. Lots of flavour and most will pack quite...

Tried some food from the Babu foodstall at Stockbridge Market in Edinburgh on Saturday - Beetroot Rotis and mango smoothies were both brilliant! The girls serving were friendly too - Will defo check out the shop in Glasgow next time I'm through.

Having read other reviews stopped here for a quick lunch. Food was fresh and tasty served by friendly staff. However there does seem to be a debate on this site over the portion sizes. Just to add my opinion to the mix, during the daytime...

Just got take aways to eat at my hotel and I'm overwhelmed. The food I got was ridiculously good and I just realised that I'm not going to be eating this again before I leave back to London. Shared a bacon roti and slow cooked...

Arrived at babu for dinner after reading great reviews, was very surprised on arrival as we expected a more restaurant vibe, basically it's a very small cafe. The two members of staff were excellent, attentive and informative, following their advice we made our choices. The...

Small place but veggie options are nice but fairly highly priced...good if your looking for food quickly. Chick pea curries are recommended and fairly healthy.

Myself and wife went last night and we had pre-booked, good job too! Well I don't proffess to be an expert in Indian cuisine, nor should I because what we experienced last night broke down all those memories and curry houses visited during my long...

If you search on the internet for Babu you're met with a wall of 4 & 5 star reviews, and for a good reason. This isn't your standard Indian restaurant. There's no fish tank, there's no bangra music, there's no lavish wallpaper & curtains. Much...

Had my eye on this for a few months, but hadn't got around to it. I love Indian food and have done for 40 years (since I was a toddler!!) Love the idea of street food and was expecting something different. Unfortunately that something different...

the food is fresh, cooked immediately as you order. very tasty , clean place, warm and friendly stuff and prices are reasonable

Superb. Street food setting, informal, great food. Superb all round. The service was great, recommendations were spot on. Superb

Le Chips came to this restaurant and was hugely impressed. Its almost like walking into a roadside cafe or restuarant in Mumbai with its authentic decor. You are definatley transported into the subcontinent. Foodwise its as authentic as you can get in Glasgow. Its almost...

Lovely, fresh and authentic Indian street food. The Bombay sandwich is delicious and so are the curries and dhal. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Catres for vegan and gluten free diets.

Fabulous original food with great tastes and helpful staff. We visited with five young people and had big table booked - the space is tiny but the food is exceptional. The waitress also helped prepare the food and talked us through the menu. Great options...

Babu Bombay Street Kitchen is a name I have seen going around that is a good place for offering a fast on the go meal, that is tasty and something different. Just happened to be in the area for work one morning, and I knew...

Very authentic indian food. Mr. Babu was incredibly polite in welcoming us into the restaurant. What a nice geezer. He simplified for us, what was initially a very complicated menu. He also explained how nothing in the kitchen came from bombay or how reluctant he...

We were a group of friends visiting Glasgow and we wanted to eat at a BYOB restaurant to save some money doing pre drinks. We also wanted to go somewhere vegetarian friendly and cheap. All our demands were met. The staff was also really friendly...

visited this for a breakfast special, wrap plus coffee £3.50. the food was sublime: fresh, tasty and substantial. the coffee was actually very good. staff was attentive and helpful. only minor thing is that wrap was put into tinfoil in order to keep it together,...

Having recently been to Mumbai I thought I would give this place a try. Very good authentic food, lovely staff. Prices are average and the place is a little cold. Despite the downsides it's an excellent little cafe. I will defo go back.

Had a quick visit tried curried chickpeas with rice...quite nice but small portions for £5 plus...and had very little spice which was a wee bit of a let down as was expecting some hot flavours....Would give it another try and go again though... : )

This place used to be great but today I have paid £5.50 for what is essentially curried potatoes with 3 pieces of chicken thrown in. I ordered buttered chicken, no mention of potatoes. I don't even like potatoes curried or otherwise. Extremely annoyed and won't...

We recently had our xmas staff night out at Babu Kitchen and it couldn't have been better. The food was excellent and the staff superb. They were so accommodating and made the evening a lot of fun for all of us. It was very reasonable...

at first was a bit skeptical but the girl made us amazing food, typical indian food ,very authentic...totally loved it. would soon be back for more! please stack up on items..as last time few of the choices were finished by the time we got there..but...

Went out for lunch with work colleagues to Babu. On entering the place it wasn't what I expected, thinking it was a restaurant we were booked into. It's a fast food place with very limited seating. But do not be put off!! One of my...

Quick breakfast roti on a damp day. Went with vegetarian omelette option. Prepared from freshly chopped veg, made with a smile and good coffee. Couldn't ask for more, and good value too.

Lovely venue, charming staff, and taste of food to die for but the portions are tiny so not such good value in my opinion. I am not a massive eater (small woman) and found a standard lunch portion was simply not enough - it's a...

Visited with great expectations. The poor girl behind the counter told us it was her first day there. No one else around. We ordered pav bhaji - and she asked us if we wanted rice with it! The bhaji was bland, bitter. A complete let...

Incredible, recommended to all, really amazing little place! Such incredible food and coffee, cannot wait for next visit here, evening and lunch food available.

Went here last night. Food delicious, service very good. Small inside, only 3 tables. Menu small but still worth a try.

Love this place!!! Bit of a rarity to see authentic Indian cuisine in Scotland -with so many serving the usual "chicken tikka masala" menu. A true Eastern gem, curry and chai tea took me straight back to my time in Chennai.

My friend I went to this fabulous little place last night for dinner. Loved the food so much, filled with flavour and clearly made with love and passion for good food. The staff were so lovely. The chef was so kind and just so passionate...

Great little place with los to offer. I didn't know what to get and was given a wrap with Beetroot cakes. I would have never tried this but loved it! Great little quirky place!

Went for dinner on a Friday night - very 'casual' in terms of setting, only about 15 seats max, more of a takeaway style. Not a massive selection but what we ordered was very tasty and the staff were excellent.

I went here with my boyfriend for a quick, light lunch. We were promptly served at the counter and took our seats. I order the roti wrap with chicken curry and my partner had a dish with potato patties in a chickpea curry. Both were...

dropped in to Glasgow on way back from Skye to Dublin.....slogged the streets looking for anything authentic , and found this gem of a place. simple , stylish, great al fresco option on one of Glasgow's 18th C streets - and passing wildlife. i had...

This is a great place for Indian Street Food such as Pav Bhaji, Sev Puri, Aloo Tikki, Dhokla, etc. On this visit, I had Potato Patties. They were delicious and brought back memories. I will definitely recommend.

We told the cooks to choose the menu for us and we were not disappointed! We had a wonderful meal full of new experiences. We recommend the Bhel Puri. A fresh dish full of flavors and delicately spiced.

Chanced our arm as we knew the place was small, very small and managed to get a couple of seats at 5pm on a friday night, however we did join a table with 2 other customers. The food was freshly cooked and tasted very authentic....

little hidden gem! freshly cooked hearty food and a great selection of drinks. large portion sizes and take away available :)

As a vegan I find it difficult to find good fast food and Babu solves this for me! Not only is the food delicious, the staff are super friendly and give plenty of advice on what the vegan options are. I would highly recommend a...

I have visited Babu several times and each time I try something different. The quality of the food is superb, the service is always friendly and efficient and the overall ambiance is quirky and welcoming. It's a great wee place to have a bite or...

Read the TA reviews so decided to visit on the strength of these. Hiked up WR Street in between taking part in the anti-austerity rally @ George Sq on Sat. Joanna Blythman 10/10 review on billboard outside, big hmmm now. I'm not going to waste...

Babu's is a small establishment with seating for around 10 persons. The owners have tried to serve authentic Mumbai street food, but being a person born and brought up in Mumbai I would say it could be better. Their Pav Bhaji was good, the chats...

We just made it with minutes to go before closing, so had to get takeaway, Our filled chiapati were outstanding, I just wish they were open later (and/or on Sundays) so we could have tried more things!

I pass Babu everyday going to work so i decided to book a table for me and the wife its such a lovely wee place you can take your own beer or wine small corkage applies the wife had beetroot patties and i opted for...

By far my favourite Curry in Glasgow (and if I'm in Stockbridge in Edinburgh on a Sunday). So tasty and not at all greasy (sadly a rare combo in the 'curry capital'). Tempted to buy a takeaway pot for a dinner party and pass it...

Came here in a Friday lunchtime, my husband has walked past it in the past and suggested we try it out. I wasn't sure what to expect and it took me a little time to decide what to have but opted for the Dhak and...

£3 50 for some lentils and water? This place is ridiculously overpriced and very small portions. Not even a chapatti (once again just flour and water) to go with the dhal. Writing this after I've just finished my dhal and I'm still hungry. Will never...

Was recommended here by a work colleague and went along last night. First of all the place is very small and cute, beautifully decorated and has a real kitchen feel to it, the food looks fresh and clean. They do a bring your own booze...

Went to Babu on my own after work as I have wanted to try Bhel Puri for ages (after seeing it on food network), despite being a carnivore. I ordered this along with a chicken kebab and Chai tea (thought I'd try and be authentic)....

Like this place for a spot of lunch to takeaway. One of the many quirky basement cafes around this area of Glasgow. Food is very good quality. Price wise id say it was above average but you get what you pay for. Would recommend trying...

We visited Babu Kitchen last night and loved it! As a vegetarian it was great to have so much to chose from, Julie is a fantastic chef, and there is such a lovely friendly atmosphere in the place. We'll be back........

I popped in this week for lunch and loved Babu's atmosphere and decor. All the dishes sounded tasty but I was attracted by the array of tasty looking salads so asked for a salad box (some curry and salads). Although the veggie curry was tasty,...

I popped in for a quick light lunch and had a very tasty and reasonably priced Keema Mutar and a Lassi. I didn't want the bread and so the very helpful and pleasant server offered me two roti instead. A very small, rather thrown together...

I really wanted to like Babu's, I really did. I'd read so much about it and assumed it would be just perfect. However I was to be sadly disappointed. Firstly, on the positive side. Babu's is tiny and has loads of character. It would be...

I wanted to love this place but it just wasn’t as good as I’d hoped! The “street-food” items were nice with a good amount of spice (we had sev puri and potato patties as starters) but I found the curries disappointing. They do different options...

I'd been told about this place by a friend, I ventured there for breakfast this morning, had the Boy Boy Roti wrap, it was delicious, all washed down with a lovely chai tea. I'll be going back.

Really friendly and knowledgable staff - we asked for their recommendations and they certainly advised well! Charming little place - although some folk might be put off by stained plates, plastic tablecloths etc it just added to its authenticity of serving street food and sharing...

The food at Babu is delicious... this was the first time I had ever been in the actual restaurant itself, however had sampled Babu's food before (previously had tried Babu's offerings at a "Food Showdown") and was once again delighted about the quality of the...

Fantastic wee place near the blythswood square Hotel. Love love love the food! cheap and not overpowering spices! Just amazing!

Good concept, but the food isn't quite there yet. Slightly dirty plates, food served cold, but a nice atmosphere for 'street food'. Bel puri was soggy and chane were a bit too hard but overall the food was tasty. With a bit if work, this...

I have wanted to try food from here for ages. I pass it nearly every day and last week I finally got a wonderful take-away! My husband collected food on the way home from our office. He bought a selection and every dish was delicious,...

Love this place. With it's mish mash of India meets Scotland. I had the Bombay big boy which was a roti stuffed with Indian omelette and bacon plus salad and dressing. A bit messy to eat but it was full of flavor. Served by helpful...

The quality of authentic indian food here is still excellent and the prices have stayed low. The lunch menu was varied and food served quickly. I enjoyed a very nice Dal and rice meal. I took a friend who was visiting from China and he...

The food is delicious here. I often visit the stall through in Edinburgh on a Sunday and get the 'big boy' wrap or the curry. I discovered the restaurant when I was through in Glasgow a few months back and can honestly say that it...

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent, fast and cheap. We had the butter chicken wrap and the dhal, both were superb. The homemade mango lassi was exceptional.

Best authentic Indian street food, and great value for money. The Chai Tea is amazing. Although, it's not traditionally a restaurant, as has only 5 tables, the food is better than most popular restaurants. So don't go enquiring about large bookings, as this is very...

Forget Indian takeaways. This is the only place in Glasgow to get Indian food that Indians actually eat. I stopped I'm for lunch and had a fantastic Moog dal with rice. It was made exactly the way like it. I always stop here if I...

I visited here having had a lovely lamb and pea curry at a Babu pop up cafe a while back, so decided to try it again. It's listed as a Keema Pau I was not made to feel particularly welcome - server just took my...

I've just had a breakfast omelette in a roti and my life won't be the same again. I love this wee place.

I love this little place! I stopped in Babu for lunch while on vacation in Glasgow, and had the most delicious, authentic Indian meal. The chicken curry was to die for, the dal and other sides were fresh and full of flavor, and the chai...

Visited the Babu Kitchen van that popped up in the Merchant City during the Commonwealth Games. Fabulous Bhel Puri, just the right mix of spices and the lovely crunch of crispy lentil sev and delicious puffed rice. I have had bhel puri in India and...

Another of my son's lunch recommendations and I wasn't disappointed. We had succulent and spicy chicken kebab wraps with slaw and chutneys. The chicken was seared to order. Certainly beats the usual bland stuff of chain takeaways. I didn't opt for the tempting chai or...

Had lunch here during the Commonwealth Games. Loved the ambiance and decoration (great light fittings) and good tasty food. We had big plates of chilli chicken and rice and dahl rice and a coconut curry, followed by sticky brownies. Bill £16 for two including drinks....

I LOVE THIS PLACE. And also that I can get their wraps in the Tinderbox Cafe next to my flat is fantastic! Great service, tasty food, being nice may get you free cake (or maybe that was just my charm ;) )

For £7.50/- this is what I got: A sliced sandwich with some chutney, a few pieces of shredded veggies with huge dots of tomato ketchup to make it look nice. This was something that could have been assembled by most folks at home. Also included...

Great idea with fantastic food, probably one of the best curry meal I've had. Great service and very authentic. Open for breakfast and delivers to the office!!! Must try!

Small Takeaway with a few seats for those not in a rush. Authentic curry meals al beit a bit pricey for a lunchtime. The food quality was excelent, I had butter chicken with some keema pau (minced lamb) and bread, Washed it down with a...

I've been to Babu Kitchen once before for lunch and it was delicious. On Wednesday their tiffin delivery email dropped in my inbox and it looked exactly what Glasgow has been missing. Lunchtime delivery for lazy office workers! I also seen the option for ordering...