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This is a review for Balbir's @ Route 77 near Symington in Ayrshire on the A77 between Kilmarnock and Ayr. This restaurant is brilliant, from the welcome at the door to the farewell and everything in between. We have been at Balbir's in Glasgow a few times and reckoned Route 77 would be good, but I think it's even better. Our meals were absolutely succulent and the atmosphere is so friendly but also very professional and unobtrusive. There are lovely views of Ayrshire farmland out the back. The only problem is working out which exit to take off the dual-carriageway, because there is no signage for the restaurant. Coming from Ayr, take the Tarbolton exit off the A77, go across the flyover then sharp right for about 200 metres then up the brae to the car parking in front of the restaurant. From the Kilmarnock direction take the Tarbolton exit, go round the roundabout then sharp left for about 200 metres as above.

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2013Iain2013 . 2023-06-04

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Had a carryout tonight .all I can say is a waste of money .6 greasy prices of pakora ,small nan and a main dish in a soup carton for £19 .waste of money,won't be back ,

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fionarN9799IB . 2023-01-07

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We had great fun at this restaurant! The owner was very friendly and chatty and also very proud of his robot waitress that showed us to our table. Super kitsch but hilarious! The food is great! They also offer half portions of dishes so you can try more things. A great night out.

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Valleyone . 2022-08-03

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Fantastic food one of the best curries We’ve had in a long time ,to start we had poppadoms with some mixed pakora which was brilliant main dishes was the chicken bhoona garam masala which was so tasty and fresh also we had the lamb rogan josh which was brilliant as well ..to sum it up it was a great Dining experience with nice decor ,friendly staff ,great music and extensive wine list can’t wait to back 👌👌

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Jazz4880 . 2022-06-04

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Had a friend visit and we both usually order a curry when she's in Glasgow. This was honestly the best curry we have both eaten in a long time. The pakora was fantastic too. She has ceoliac and it's not always easy to find gluten free options, they phoned us to reassure us everything was gluten free, great service. Highly recommend!

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rachaelcH2104VL . 2022-04-21

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Taken here by our friends who have been customers of “Balbirs” in various locations for over 40 years! It was excellent. No t the usual tasting curry house fare at all. Lamb rogan josh was beautifully spiced and the bell poori and 65 chicken starters were equally delicious. If I lived nearer d be a regular too!

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Blade_Eater . 2022-03-24

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The food is excellent, brought out quickly and piping hot, the bhatura chana starter is absolutely incredible. Also great that they offer half portions for those with a smaller stomach! My only downside is that the staff aren’t the friendliest. There seemed to be regulars that they chatted to very nicely and laughed with, but we didn’t have more than a couple words spoken to us. The food is amazing though and it’s a lovely interior.

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emilyrose147 . 2022-03-24

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I visited this restaurant last Saturday . Table was ready for us on arrival and greeted by very pleasant staff. I have special dietary requirements ( no salt intake) i was treated well with my requirements and the staff took the time to explain what they could do for me. Food was brilliant. Io sum up, good atmosphere, good service, good food and good value. ill be back .

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philipaK7831ZT . 2022-03-23

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Both of us ordered Goa Fish Curries for our main course at price of £17.60 each. The courses were inedible. It was more the consistency of meat but very tough. They did not taste of fish. The waiter tried to cut the “fish” and couldn’t. He discounted the 2 mains by £7.05 in total and apologised. He did not offer us replacement courses from the menu even though he could see that we had left most of the food on the plate. I have visited this restaurant many times previously and always found the food to be excellent, so this came as a surprise and disappointment. We shall not be dining there ever again.

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kstewart42 . 2022-03-20

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Paneer starter, cold and tasteless. Lamb starter, cold tough and tasteless. We couldn’t eat it. Trio of chicken main cooked ok, but curry sauce very disappointing. No flavour. Cauliflower and potato curry, the worst I have ever tasted. Couldn’t eat it.

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Joan D . 2022-02-05

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Really great. We had the banquet meal for the two of us. Great selection of starters and mains and we're given an additional rice and curry as we weren't quite full afterwards (we are two big guys). Amrit looked after us really well and explained what each of the starters and mains were. Brilliant service and brilliant food!

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jackdb267 . 2022-02-04

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Balbirs has another restaurant on the A77, just outside Troon. It is absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately they have issues with the website and so must be losing a lot of custom. It even makes it hard to find their telephone number to book a table. I hope they sort this out soon as I had one of the best Indian meals I have had in a long time on Saturday, with some interesting dishes not seen on a lot of Indian menus. The restaurant was full, so word must be spreading !

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CJA393939 . 2022-01-24

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I called to enquire if the restaurant would cook a dish with no or little salt, due a health condition I have where I must limit my salt content. I was advised they would help with my request. I booked a table for my son and I ( i was only 5 minutes away so arrived very sharp). on arrival we Were greeted by very helpful, pleasant staff . I ordered my meal ensuring no or very little salt be used in its making. The waitress explained to me how they would make my dish etc . All the dishes, including my sons, were exceptional tasty and the service was second to none. I particularly like that they offer an option of small portions. i would like to thank the staff for their help and will be returning again regularly. Great food and great service. Phil

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philipaK7831ZT . 2021-12-09

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The ambience is amazing, staff was really caring. I have rated the dishes that we ordered individually. To begin with the starters: This was one of the best Chicken65 (9/10) we had. Paneer Tikka (8/10) and Bhel (7/10) were also good. We ordered Chicken Chettinad (8/10), Chicken Xucati (8/10), Veg Bhuna Masala (9/10) and Daal Tadka (9/10) for the main course. Quantity was enough for 2/3 people per portion. We had Malai Kulfi (10/10) and Coconut Icecream (10/10) to finish things off. This place checked all the boxes for the first visit. Highly recommended.

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SaggieChandani . 2021-11-14

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When we went for our night out there was 14 of us in fairness the food was nice the service was ok The bill was about £650 we gave a £50 tip When further inspection of the bill they charged us 65 pence for a doggy bag When we raised this with the staff they were not interested it’s company policy It only means they now have 14 men who will not be back in there Resturant for there penny pinching I know it’s only 65 pence but it really brings home they are not interested if you return or not but they will one day when they are sitting with empty tables

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John7891011 . 2021-11-03

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Great meal at Balbirs. We chose the banquet and the head waiter came over. We asked for items that were gluten and dairy free and he made a great choice, amending some dishes. All staff were friendly and helpful.

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carojs . 2021-10-18

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Pre-booked a table for 6 at 5:30pm on a Saturday. Quite quiet on arrival and shown to our table. Great service from start to finish which was attentive without being overbearing and always someone available. Ordered 4x starters to share and mains for everyone with drinks. Vegetable pakora was very good and the lamb chops were moist tender and flavoursome. All mains were beautifully cooked and tasted great and most importantly came piping hot to the table. It's been a while due to recent restrictions but still as good as ever.

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TartanTeddyBear . 2021-10-10

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The ambience, the service and the food itself is up there with the best in the city.This family-run Glaswegian institution has been serving the finest Indian cuisine since the 1960s. It's a thrill and a joy to eat out here. The wait staff are kind, welcoming and attentive from the moment you enter to the moment you leave. The atmosphere is comfortable and chic. The food is expertly prepared and the flavours are balanced and fresh. We had the bhel poori and spiced calamari for starters, both of which were excellent. The bhel poori was a

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46archieb . 2021-08-25

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Friendly service by the staff,very noisy, Portions were small. We feel the dishes were overpriced. Poor value

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Ptran32 . 2021-08-22

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and good with kids. The menu covers most things, the peshwari nan are brilliant. Main thing is that the food is freshly made and tastes wonderful.

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Olderfemaletraveller . 2021-08-05

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I've eaten at Balbirs many times over the years and have always enjoyed it. The food and service are hugely consistent despite being innovative and super fresh. The starters, as always, were magnificent. Tandoori salmon, lamb chops, spiced calamari, mushroom pakora, bhel poori, onions, poppadoms (and the beautiful little puffballs with tamarind and chickpeas) were sublime. My main course- trio of chicken tikka- was also superb, as were all the dishes chosen by my friends. Wine was a Californian Zinfandel which was excellent. Service was genuinely outstanding- our server was so experienced, efficient, expert and friendly. Balbirs, quite simply, is the best Indian restaurant in Glasgow; and is unconditionally recommended.

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Derek M . 2021-08-01

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Ordered food from Balbir’s for the first time today and I am so glad that I did. The food was really amazing. Ordered three curries and all three were super delicious. The Malai Kofta from Balbir’s is my favourite curry now. Would highly recommend it.

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India_1098 . 2021-06-26

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Went here and booked through the “open table” app. The food was fantastic and we had great help in choosing our dishes with the assistance of our server. Good value for money. We will definitely be back.

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J C . 2021-06-12

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This was our first dinner since lockdown and what a dinner it was. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We have visited Balbirs a number of time and each time it is excellent. Clear covid guidance been followed with plenty of space for social distance. Can’t wait to go back again. I would highly recommend the fish pakora.

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claire_eye . 2021-05-02

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Was recommended this restaurant by the hotel I was staying at. The food was exceptional. I particularly enjoyed the Goan fish curry.

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C4600ELjof . 2020-11-27

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Food was cold and overpriced.also the portions where small.service was good.would not recommend Balbirs.

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S6111SNpeterb . 2020-10-24

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Fantastic restaurant with impeccable service. Food was amazing with some interesting variations on the usual curry house fare. Tandoori salmon a particular highlight amongst many others!

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sonofmoustache . 2020-10-04

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Me encanta este restaurante, me encanta la comida, el personal es genial. Sin embargo, me decepcionó cuando visité el viernes, había una mesa junto a nosotros con 3 parejas claramente de hogares diferentes y nadie los desafió sobre esto. También tenían un grupo de 4 chicos sentados en 2 mesas uno al lado del otro, era tan obvio que estaban todos juntos, lo que significa que el personal claramente los estaba ayudando a romper las reglas. Esto solo significa que el gobierno tiene una razón para volver a encerrarnos a todos, lo cual me preocupa.

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Oldmoan123 . 2020-09-20

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Was recommended this restaurant by friends. Wow, food here is just amazing, especially the lamb chops. Full of flavours and so tender. We had a selection of starter and mains. All top class. Service also very professional. Would definitely visit again.

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swan101 . 2020-08-12

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Conocí a viejos amigos para una comida en Balbir's el sábado. Después de haber sido fanático del curry de Glasgow durante los últimos 40 años (¡ahora tengo 50 años!), Quedé muy impresionado con el menú, el sabor de los platos y el maravilloso servicio que recibimos.El personal estaba encantado de recomendar platos, y nada era un problema para ellos.Ya estoy deseando que llegue mi próxima visita! !

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altobelly . 2020-03-16

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My husband and I enjoyed our first visit to Balbir's yesterday evening. We had been given a voucher for Christmas. We enjoyed four different curries, naan and rice. We thought the staff were extremely professional and attentive and the decor was very ambient and romantic. We will definitely be going back.My only criticism is it would be nice if they offered big jugs of water for the table instead you have to ask the waiting staff to top up your glass each time you would like some.

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666emmat . 2020-03-03

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He comido en Balbirs en muchas ocasiones y siempre lo he disfrutado. Esta vez, tres de nosotros comimos: en una fría noche de invierno de mitad de semana, el lugar estaba muy ocupado, lo cual es una buena señal.Como siempre, la comida fue excelente. Compartimos varios entrantes y pre-entrantes "bhel poori, cebollas condimentadas, phal poori, bhatura channa, salmón tandoori, pakora de pescado, chuletas de cordero. Para los principales, tuve la cola de rape al curry con arroz y naan. La comida era excelente.Gran ambiente, y un servicio muy pulido pero relajado hizo que nuestra experiencia fuera muy buena.Incondicionalmente recomendado. El mejor restaurante indio en Glasgow.

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Derek M . 2020-02-13

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Organizó una comida con antiguos colegas de trabajo y decidió visitar el área de Partick. No había estado en Balbir's durante unos años, pero decidí probarlo. Realmente impresionado con la forma en que este restaurante ha sido renovado / rediseñado y particularmente con el área del salón de arriba donde nos mudamos después de comer. Todos en nuestro grupo realmente disfrutaron sus platos y el servicio fue de primera clase. Todos dijimos que definitivamente regresaríamos.

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JohnboyH . 2020-02-03

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First time visiting Glasgow with my partner and we decided to try Balbirs as we have heard great things. We had a pleasant enough meal and the vegitable pakora was excellent. However after asking our waiter if they get to keep the tips we were told that apparently the tips get shared not just amongst the waiter's but amongst the chefs as well. Moreover the tips get used to cover the cost of any breakages by staff. I felt this was un fair as I worked as a waiter throughout my entire time at university and know how frustrating this can be.

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Swankytravler101 . 2020-01-10

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Can’t believe we’ve not been before! Lovely curry and great service. We loved the starters. Food looked as good as it tasted. A new family favourite

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TravellingMussB . 2020-01-05

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Excellent curry and best service in Glasgow. Also very good for gluten free, they really understand what is gluten free and very careful.

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Notstrangejustnotnor . 2019-12-24

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Came here recently with family and have to say I thought it was lovely. I had the calamari to start which was excellently cooked, followed by the chicken tikka chasni which was just the right sized portion and was so tasty. Had sides of pilau rice and garlic naan. All the party enjoyed our meal. Very friendly staff too.Highly recommend.

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DebzG86 . 2019-12-16

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During a recent visit to Glasgow, my friend and I visited Balbir's at 10 minutes past 9 on a Sunday night and were told - in a not very friendly way - that they close at 9 o'clock on a Sunday, and that we would not be served, despite the fact there were quite a lot of people eating.Fair enough, we thought. We hadn't realised they closed at 9pm.So, noting that they are open till 10pm on a Tuesday, we returned a couple of days later at approximately the same time, i.e. quarter past 9, allowing for plenty of time before they closed.We stood inside for a minute or two without any attention from a member of staff. Eventually, I approached one who was clearing up, and asked for a table for two. I was told - again, in a not very friendly manner - that they had decided to close early as it was quiet and they were now closed!Needless to say, we will be not be returning to this restaurant. The only people who benefitted from these wasted trips to Balbir's were two other nearby Indian restaurants that were open at around 9.15pm where we had excellent food and service!

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igmacken . 2019-12-15

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Visited during a 3 day stay in Scotland. Went back as I visited in may and it was superb. Found the service and food even better this time ( if possible) .If you want a great environment, great service and amazing food visit here whilst in Glasgow.

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Derwilson . 2019-11-27

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I ordered a takeaway through Deliveroo.I paid the following:Paneer Tikka Shashlik (starter) £6.50 Pani Puri (starter) £8.05Chicken Malai Korma (main) £12.25Rice £3.75Total of £30.80 plus £3 delivery. So basically sit in prices.This is the equivalent to a meal deal for one in most other indian restaurants for around £12 so I was expecting a good amount and high quality.I have sat in many times over the years in Balbirs restaurant and always enjoyed the quality of food.This experience however was nothing short of disgraceful in terms of the food given the price paid. I have attached pictures of the starters - I really don't need to say too much but I am sure nobody would find these starter acceptable in anyway and especially not given the price. It is simply taking advantage of customers.I will not order again from Balbirs and that includes sitting in the restaurant as a result of this experience. If the management care about repeat service and reputation they should address this issue. Two small bits of paneer with some onions and peppers for £6.50 or a few crisps and chickpeas for £8 may result in a very high profit margin as a one off sale but this is a false business model as they lose out on future business from a much wider group than just myself.The photos attached speak for themselves.The curry was decent and the rice was a fair amount but this was minor consolation for the substandard starters and the price of the main was the same as many other restaurants meal deals (and many of them offer good quality and much more food)

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Kristoph2013 . 2019-11-01

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Four of us ate at Balbirs on a quiet Tuesday night. I have eaten here many times before and always enjoyed it. This time was no different. We shared starters: tandoori salmon, tandoori lamb chops, aubergine pakora, cauliflower pakora, bhel poori, poppadoms, spiced onions. For main, I chose the chicken tikka selection with Indian potatoes, sauce and rice. The food was genuinely outstanding. Service was efficient, friendly and with a smile. Balbirs refurbishment ensures that the surroundings now before the quality of food on offer.

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DJM1965 . 2019-10-23

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Not been here for a few years and visited tonight with my partner. We were seated straight away but not given any menus. We sat looking around, there were plenty of staff working but nobody paying attention to us. We got a waiters attention and asked for menus - he also took a drink order from us and was very apologetic about our wait.

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Lyndsey M . 2019-10-19

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Have eating here not long after It opened up many years ago and have tried last minute always full but found ourself in the area and no problem getting a seat as only a few people seated although their take away service was busy. We had starters of chicken, vegetable pakora, poppadoms spice opinions and nan bread all cooked perfectly. Husband went for lamb Rogan Josh it was fine but he said he had had better. Son choose chicken Tikka Chasna he raved about it and I had Lamb Passanda my meat could have been tender. Good serving of rice. 3 pints 1 large wine and 1 coke £100. Will try again

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Kay D . 2019-10-16

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Went in for a take away, they messed up our order, but did willingly swap it for us. We went home to eat it and the chicken korma was inedible. I’m not even sure if it was a korma as the colour was totally wrong and it tasted like someone had spilled a whole tub of salt in it. Our garlic Naan was also pretty bad. Really disappointed as had heard so many good things

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Mairifletcher . 2019-10-13

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Pekora was excellent. Lamb Rogen josh was v poor. The lamb meat was in fact beef and was pre cooked with sauce added. Service very good as was ambience.,

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DCGriffith . 2019-10-13

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We are blessed to visit UK about once a year and in between our visits, we are always counting down the days until we can eat Balbirs again. I so appreciate the service and amazing food that we experience with every visit. We are obsessed with the chicken korma. Our 3 kids absolutely love it’s mild flavors. This time we tried the butter chicken, and while also very good, it’s the korma that keeps us coming back. (And the quick and kind service)

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happygirlsmommy . 2019-09-25

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First time trying here. Tasty food. Quick service. Already planning out next visit. Thanks for the great food👍

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AirdL . 2019-09-18

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I was truly delighted with the new tastes experienced here. The wide range of choices and very friendly staff looking out for you. A must try if you like spicy Indian food and you're in Glasgow.

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zolik590 . 2019-09-16

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My friends and I hadn’t been for a while.. layout has changed but good ambience and decor. Starters we had lamb chops / veg pakora and chicken pakora.. all very good.

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graemem174 . 2019-09-07

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He estado mucho en balbiers y siempre salgo muy feliz. Esta noche la comida fue impredecible. A mi amigo y a mí no nos gustaban nuestros platos principales: el rape no estaba fresco y el pollo estaba definitivamente congelado. Nos quejamos y el gerente defensivo nos aconsejó haber dicho antes: no se ofrecieron a retirarlo de la cuenta. Por lo tanto, nunca volveré, el servicio fue bueno, desafortunadamente no pudimos dar propina debido a la calidad de la comida y cómo se trató.

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Cornelius M . 2019-09-01

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Every time we go here the food is simply great. We have been about a dozen times now and always had a fabulous meal. Welcoming and friendly service completes a great package.

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francoberri . 2019-08-25

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The venue is quite classy and upmarket, service nice, helpful and accommodating. The place is busy, so make sure to book ahead. We really enjoyed the Parsi dishes on the menu, they were unusual, special and delicious. Starters were fresh and excellent. A good place to celebrate a special event.

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Mary P . 2019-08-18

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Last visit was amazing. This time? Disappointing to say the least. Food okay buy rather underwhelming. Served by at least four different staff - none of whom connected on a personal level. Bill came to £70 - for an early evening curry?? Would not return. Do they care? Doubt it. They seem to be more interested In big tables and tourists. No personal service whatsoever. What a shame.

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Tourist670576 . 2019-08-17

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Love the place. The staff and especially the food. Magic. One of the best nights out for curry lovers.

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Craig B . 2019-08-08

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Esta fue una reserva de grupo, así que teníamos un menú fijo y varios platos, y la comida era absolutamente deliciosa. Dos entrantes permanecieron en mi memoria de la noche: uno de pan pobre servido con garbanzos picantes estaba delicioso, pero el salmón tandoori era divino. Para los platos principales, nos sirvieron una variedad de platos de pollo y cordero, cada uno con un sabor distintivo a pesar de tener una apariencia similar. Detesto el cilantro fresco, que puede ser un problema (!) Pero aquí las porciones traídas a mi extremo de la mesa estaban libres y el personal trajo el cilantro en un tazón separado para aquellos que lo aman. El servicio fue extremadamente atento con el hombre, quien supongo que fue el gerente, haciendo todo lo posible para asegurarse de que todos estuviéramos contentos. Sin duda volvería a comer aquí de nuevo, fue realmente bueno.

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AnitaT947 . 2019-08-08

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4 cenamos aquí anoche (30/07) para una gran noche de auténtica comida india.

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Yoshipup . 2019-07-31

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Solía amar este lugar, sin embargo, no lo había sido por un tiempo. Pedimos y cuando la comida llegó a la mesa había un ajo y naan ordinario pero no arroz. Habíamos pedido solo un ajo naan pero nos llevó una edad entregar el arroz. Los curry no eran tan sabrosos como he tenido en el pasado y también porciones más pequeñas. El restaurante también era muy tranquilo y me pregunto si los estándares desalentadores están ahuyentando a los clientes, ya que es un indio caro para comer, así que esperaba mucho mejor. Muy decepcionado.

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Brian7392 . 2019-07-30

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This place is over rated. So called Chicken Pakora in a fancy box and bag was more like greasy tasteless chicken nuggets .

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HoustonFamilyGlasgow . 2019-07-27

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I have eaten in Balbirs many times over the years; on this occasion I took my son who’d never previously been. We opted for Banquet Menu C, which had a combination of a la carte and street food items. The gorgeous little pani puris started things off, followed by pav bhaji and chicken 65. Next up was tandoori salmon and Indian lamb chops, followed by lamb ginger bhuna, chicken chettinad and malai kofta, accompanied by jeera rice and paratha.

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DJM1965 . 2019-07-27

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went for a meal with my son and his partner who were over from Australia.she has intolerance to several foods. Spoke to manager and chef who came to our table they discussed with her what she could and couldn't have, then proceeded to make her one of the best meals she has had. very much appreciated the understanding and professionalism of the staff,a great big thankyou

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bighappydiner . 2019-07-17

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We dropped by here last night (23/06) at 5pm and were fortunate to get a Table.

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Yoshipup . 2019-06-24

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My wife and I came here to celebrate a special occasion and were impressed by the friendliness of the servers and the general ambience of this restaurant. We ordered pappadums and spiced onions to enjoy while we perused the extensive menu. Our server brought chilled rose wine in an ice bucket to our table then we had a mix pakoras followed by a chicken tikka chasni and then lamb bhoona ginger. The meat was all cooked to perfection, accompanied by basmati rice and a well done naan which we had asked for. I could not fault the food or service.

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skotia . 2019-06-05

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I arrived at Balbir’s for our reservation with 18 Canadian students with no experience in Indian cuisine. Shortly after we sat down the manager came to ask me what our plan was. I asked him if he could prepare us a variety of dishes we could try.

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wdw-in-QC . 2019-06-04

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Balbirs has a great atmosphere with welcoming and attentive staff. The food was served promptly and was cooked to perfection! The owner came to our table to ask if we’d enjoyed our meal - I felt this was a nice touch as it doesn’t happen at every restaurant. This was my first visit after a recommendation from several friends and I will definitely be back!

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Jemma-k079 . 2019-05-31

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After the disappointment of the T_rex exhibition it was a pleasure to go somewhere good. The food is always of a great standard and the menu offers somethi g for every one.do not miss the pain poori starter it's yummy beyong words. The lamb fillet is excellent and the spiced mashed spuds were original. The spice in the lamb was delicious and cooked just rare.

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Ken_Simpson . 2019-05-29

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We love this place and have so many memories of great birthdays here, family events, and regular meals maybe once every couple of weeks. We have great respect for Mr Balbir, he has developed a wonderful business with up till now great service. However, sadly our experiences recently under the management of Nicky have been more disappointing and although our respect for his father have caused us to go with the flow, last Friday was so annoying we had to write this. The menu has been changing a lot recently and that is fine and I must admit that we prefer the older menus and so order our preferred option. This time we had friends in tow from London and we asked for our usual. Nicky took the order and stated he would call the tava - “a trio of chicken tikka” at a price of £16.75 so in other words he was charging us more to order what we always order for considerably less. I then realised what he had done and asked another waitress to cancel it and give us a normal tava. She wanted to send Nicky back to table - I suggested not to bother, we were there with friends and I did not want a discussion on it. I saw her discussing it with Nicky - he then ignored my request and served it anyway. We paid it but this has left us feeling very insulted. It is not the first time that we have felt ripped off by extra charges , the banquet we have had with friends Nicky increased the price on the night over and above the price on the menu. It seems money is more important than retaining loyal customers. If you start battling with your customers you will lose.

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vince092 . 2019-05-06

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We order takeaways from Balbir's on a regular basis and have done so for over nine years. During that time the portions have got smaller and the price has leapt up. We are a strictly vegetarian household and on four occasions meat dishes have been delivered to us. I have spoken to Nicky the owner several times in regards to this and he promised to make it right and failed to do so. We continued to stay loyal as the food is good however even that has started to slip.I spoke to Nicky prior to our last order in regards to the latest price increase and our l takeaway was underwhelming. Balbir's was once the best, it has slipped down the rankings and consequently Nicky and Balbir's have lost our business.

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Andrewsteed . 2019-05-04

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We enjoyed our dinner here, and wanted to try things we typically do not have. We started with the Chicken65, some poppodums, and the spicy pickled onions. We shared the mixed vegetable Bhoona and Chicken Malai, a side of Fried Okra crisps and Katchumbra salad. All flavorful and presented nicely. The staff was very attentive, and helpful with decisions if needed.

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neauxneaux . 2019-04-30

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4 of us dined here this evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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Yoshipup . 2019-04-21

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I have not been to the Restaurant, review for takeaway service.

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frequenttraveller674 . 2019-03-30

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Very friendly and efficient service, superb food and a lovely atmosphere in a beautifully decorated room. Definitely 5/5

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Steve C . 2019-03-29

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I am writing a review on a takeaway experience from Deliveroo.

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. 2019-03-24

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I've been to Balbir's twice in the past week for birthday celebrations and both visits could not have been better. We had a large party of people at both nights and the manager, Nicky, really looked after us - meeting a wide range of different food and drink requests.

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. 2019-03-09

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El interior es realmente lujoso y tiene una especie de ambiente de Great Gatsby de la vieja escuela: poca iluminación y encantador bar central. Muy bien decorado. La comida era sabrosa y no era aceitosa o estaba muy condimentada con ajo, y fue la MEJOR peshwari naan que hemos tenido. El plato de verduras cremosas y de lentejas negras era delicioso y el paneer de panza era bueno. Sin embargo, lo mejor de la noche fue el personal. Son sorprendentes. No solo están muy bien vestidos y son muy amigables, sino que son muy rápidos con la mejor atención a los detalles que he visto, sin ser dominantes. Es una nave tan apretada. Nuevamente, no de una manera formal / sofocante, solo de una manera profesional y fantástica. El servicio aquí fue el mejor de todos los restaurantes en los que he estado en Escocia. Gracias.

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. 2019-03-02

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Visité Balbirs un sábado por la noche como parte de un grupo de 8 personas. El lugar es amplio con una preciosa zona de bar. Disfruté de un cordero Karahi después de un aperitivo de Pakora. ¡Todo sabía encantador y el servicio era fantástico! Con mucho gusto volveré en el futuro.

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. 2019-02-16

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Husband and I visited last night ,been loads of times before ,,pakora lovely ,,but Currie's bland ,both were lamb dishes ,,,,it was also irritating as if you leave the table a waiter / waitress comes over & folds your napkin might seem picky but really no need for this was annoying .

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. 2019-02-09

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Salimos a comer regularmente en restaurantes principalmente indios y chinos. Principalmente porque es el único tipo de comida que no puedo coser para hacerla auténtica. Tengo que decir que esta no fue mi experiencia en balbirs. Los dos platos principales eran sosos y pollo cocinado. El restaurante era muy oscuro y difícil de ver lo que estaba comiendo. El restaurante también estaba frío, la mayoría de las personas sentadas con chaquetas aún puestas. Así que en general no volveremos debido principalmente a la mala comida.

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. 2019-01-31

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Comimos aquí en un viaje de negocios desde los Estados Unidos. Fue recomendado y tuvieron muy buenas críticas. Pedimos un montón de platos para la mesa y todos fueron fantásticos, bien condimentados y sabrosos. Este es un restaurante bastante grande y un mantel blanco. Los precios eran razonables y el servicio era excelente. ¡Volveremos!

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. 2019-01-30

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Me encantan los cambios en el menú mientras conservo todos mis platos favoritos. Nadie pesca como balbires. El personal, como siempre, es eficiente y amable. Comimos temprano y fue agradable ver lo acogedor que era el restaurante para los niños pequeños, ¡no siempre es así en otros lugares! Esperamos una visita de regreso pronto.

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. 2019-01-27

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I don't post many reviews on here, so when I do, believe me when I say I've been impressed!

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. 2019-01-10

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Fantastic. Food & service were great. Will defo return & highly recommend. Live music was an added bonus.

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. 2018-12-28

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We went to Balbirs restaurant recently and had a really tasty Indian. Th e service was very attentive and very good. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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Markeverett . 2018-12-16

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Been a regular in the past but not been in a while. Layout changed since my last visit, think I prefer the new layout actually. The food was up to the usual high standard but the service, always of a good standard, was noticeably improved. Maybe just a one off but I’ll definitely be paying another visit to find out.

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southsider1972 . 2018-12-15

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Went along for our work's Christmas night out. As it was a Saturday night the restaurant was busy, but the service was first class, the staff were helpful and informative, and always at hand to top up or water or wine glasses. The food is delicious, from Pakora and Chicken 65 starters, and main meals of vegetable curry, lovely lamb and Chicken dishes with all the usual sides, especially the masala chips very tasty. This was my first time here, and I look forward to a return visit.

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kathymac10 . 2018-12-12

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First time diner, although some of my colleagues had been a few times. December Thursday night. Having been to several Indian restaurants in Glasgow, I didn’t expect to be inordinately surprised by Balbir’s, but was, and pleasantly so.

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JohnJ721 . 2018-12-12

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4 of us went for a meal , the restaurant was looking great, food was amazing as was the service, been here many times over the years, it has always been good but last night they excelled themselves ,we all had different meals and everyone was happy the staff couldn’t do enough for us,mr balbir and Nicky, run a great family restaurant also wheelchair friendly many thanks

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robertmccormick . 2018-12-08

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Been going to balbirs since it opened, wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else for a curry in Glasgow, excellent service

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rabmcc . 2018-12-06

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We were looking for somewhere nice to celebrate Diwali and decided to come to Balbirs. The decor and the ambience was top notch. The manager was friendly and did not have to wait long for our dishes despite the restaurant being busy. The food was excellent. Between us we tried the salmon , chicken, lamb and the vegetarian dishes and they were all very good. It is definitely one of the best Indian restaurants we have been to in Scotland.

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UmaF2015 . 2018-11-06

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We celebrated a special occasion in this restaurant as a part of a group of eight last night. Balbir's is beautifully decorated and we were seated at a large square table. This was perfect for us as one of our party has hearing difficulties. There was a great atmosphere: the place had a real buzz. The service was excellent. All of the staff were very attentive and we didn't have to wait long for food/drinks. I had the Malai Kofta, which was absolutely delicious. We had a great night and we will definitely be back.

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Goodfoodie213 . 2018-10-27

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I ordered a carry out from Balbirs, I had previously been to and sat in the restaurant the food was good but on this occasion a carry out was called for I ordered 4 curries ie Korma, lamb boohna, chicken Jaipuri and a sag paneer 3 rice 2 chapatis I phoned the order in. When it eventually arrived it was 2 curries short. I phoned the restaurant and they intimated that they didnt know who took the order (lame excuse) I was informed I would have to pay a further £18 such an expensive carry out. Eventually the 'rest of the meal arrived with 'no compensation for the wait' we had to wait a further 45 minutes for the other curries, very very disappointed I wouldn't recommend them for a carry out very expensive and no guarantee you'll get what you've paid for...

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J3176KYthomasr . 2018-10-10

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Haven’t been in Balbirs since it’s renovation, stunning dark and opulent.

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lauramW7716YU . 2018-10-04

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We were a large party on a Saturday night for a special celebration. Staff were very helpful. We were a little late and felt a little rushed-which was entirely understandable. Food was great, and our party really enjoyed the evening. Would go again.

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Midge M . 2018-09-24

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Came here with my son and mate- was existing good, but got GREAT! The lamb recommendation from server was exactly as expected, my sons rogan josh was perfect for him and Raza’s karahi a winner all round. The tandoori roti were beautiful- even the spiced onions and popadums were a cut above (thy didn’t have lime pickle but brought me a home made carrot pickle which was deliciously moreish). Definitely go here! Prices also relatively cheap for this end of town. Also did I mention they had their own Balbir IPA which matched the food? Winner, total winner guys- go and give this place a shot

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gorkin7 . 2018-09-19

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Visited Balbirs prior to going on holiday and as usual was not disappointed. When I am at Balbirs I always pick the banquet. The food is excellent with such a great choice of dishes to choose from. The menu is so good that there is nothing that disappoints.

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Exploration12846 . 2018-09-10

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Always a warm welcome with attentive but not intrusive service along with great meals makes this one of the best Indian Restaurants in Glasgow, which does say a lot given the number of competitors there are in this city. The salmon tikka starter is terrific and if craft beer is your tipple then try their specially brewed IPA. Great place.

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JMelvin2013 . 2018-08-31

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My Hubbie and I wandered in to Balbirs at 3.00pm Saturday after a visit to the Mackintosh Exhibition at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery . We decided on small plates served in the less formal side of the restaurant. The decor is modern, tasteful and very comfortable with really friendly and attentive hosts. The food is a mix of more formal Indian and street food served as small plates to encourage variety.Our host gave us a few recommendations and I have to say the food was second to none. There was the right balance of helping when you needed it and leaving you to enjoy your meal. A truly delightful place where the food is amazing and the Balbirs Team should be proud of the service they provide. We will be back and I would recommend anyone to give it a try as you wont be disappointed.

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ginablack60 . 2018-08-12

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Det är framför allt den otroligt goda maten som gör att jag rekommenderar Balbir’s, men det är också väldigt trevliga lokaler och mycket serviceinriktad personal. Från gatan ser det inte så roligt ut men väl där inne blir man inte besviken.

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victorSvictor . 2018-08-08

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Visit Balbirs every time we’re in Glasgow and never disappointed. We tried the banquet which at £30/head was a bargain. The 5 starters were a selection of Indian street food but the standout starter was chicken 65. Will definitely order this again. We tried the banquet to try and taste as many different dishes and they were all superb, especially the lamb dishes. Can’t wait for our next visit and would highly recommend.

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grc1302 . 2018-08-06

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Set menu B is a must have, taste is fantastic, love the salmon starter. Lots of great choices and plenty of food.

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coolhanduk . 2018-08-06

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4 de nosotros cenamos aquí esta noche (05/07) y disfrutamos muchísimo de la experiencia.

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Yoshipup . 2018-08-05

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