Chaakoo Bombay Cafe in Glasgow City

Excellent place to stop for some Indian food. Staff are friendly and helpful, it's Indian tapas style food and they keep you right about the amount to order. Plenty of choices. Reasonable price.

Fantastic small plates with a great variety of choice. Staff very friendly & service excellent. Lovely restaurant & would highly recommend.

Great atmosphere, excellent food.

Will recommend this restaurant if you want to try the worst Indian food. Never seen a restaurant serving the main course in a soup bowl. Wondered seeing the quantity like it was served for a pet. None of the human can be satisfied with this quantity. Feeled so pathetic about the cleanliness and service. And definitely this is not Indian food. Such a shame that they used the name Indian for the most most disappointing food without flavours. Don’t know how they preparing the food in less than a minute. Definitely its not fresh. Shame on spoiling the name of such a best cuisine.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The small plates meant we could order a variety of dishes and were sufficient to fill you up. Great food- would definitely return.

Indian tapas. Every dish is sensational

Chakoos is out of this world. My friend Chris recommended this place to me as his fav and he was not wrong! 10/10 would go again

Greeted immediately by friendly staff who seated us at a table within minutes. The atmosphere is immediately chilled and welcoming. My friend had visited before, however the staff took the time to explain the menu to us and give us their personal recommendations. We went for 3 dishes each, as the portion sizes are like tapas. With a naan bread each. This was easily enough each! I recommend the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, spiced cauliflower starter and peshwari naan. The food was all delicious, served quickly and came hot. Plenty of drink options to accompany the food and the staff are always passing by if needed to assist. We couldn’t leave without finishing their highly recommended desert, the Gulab Jamon. Overall a great experience, the prices are affordable and food is delicious. Will definitely return.

Greeted immediately by friendly staff who seated us at a table within minutes. The atmosphere is immediately chilled and welcoming. My friend had visited before, however the staff took the time to explain the menu to us and give us their personal recommendations. We went for 3 dishes each, as the portion sizes are like tapas. With a naan bread each. This was easily enough each! I recommend the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, spiced cauliflower starter and peshwari naan. The food was all delicious, served quickly and came hot. Plenty of drink options to accompany the food and the staff are always passing by if needed to assist. We couldn’t leave without finishing their highly recommended desert, the Gulab Jamon. Overall a great experience, the prices are affordable and food is delicious. Will definitely return.

I recently visited this restaurant and had a pleasant experience overall. While the portion sizes were on the smaller side, the quality of the food was excellent. Every dish was well-prepared, fresh, and full of flavor. The ambiance was cozy, and the service was courteous and prompt. If you're someone who prioritizes taste over quantity, this place is definitely worth a visit. However, if you're expecting generous portions, you might find it a bit lacking. Still, for the quality of food and the overall experience, I would recommend giving it a try!

Quiet service at lunch time but staff attentive and food was good as expected. Relaxed environment, good food, and very reasonable. Would recommend paneer dish and Afghani chicken.

Small plates, big on flavour. Excellent meal with exceptional service.

Ok food. Disappointed service quality. And unwanted service charge.

Estimada Gerencia de Chaakoo, Le escribo para expresar formalmente mi decepción tras una experiencia profundamente desagradable en su restaurante Vincent Street el 3 de mayo. Mi familia y yo fuimos sometidos a un comportamiento poco profesional y grosero por parte del gerente Sorrel. Entré a las 7 pm y ella me dijo que viniera a las 8 pm y regresé un poco temprano y pensé que podía esperar mi mesa como estaba con mi hija de 1 año. Cuando llegamos ella fue tan grosera desde el momento en que llegamos y yo ignoré su comportamiento grosero y me dijeron que fuera a pararse al lado del bar y esperar. Después de que nos hicieron esperar en el bar ella siguió caminando y quería demostrarnos que ella es superior o que estaba en un viaje de poder. Había otras personas que entraron sin reservas y se les dio mesa antes que nosotros, mientras que nosotros hicimos una reserva para la mesa ante ellos y fuimos completamente ignorados. Ella vino y llevó a la gente a sus mesas y cuando finalmente decidió darnos una mesa envió a otro colega y fue llevado a una mesa grande al lado del inodoro que claramente podría haber utilizado para un gran grupo de personas y no para 2 personas y un año de edad. Ella nos hizo esperar hasta las 8: 15 y luego decidió darnos una mesa junto al inodoro. Cuando pedimos que nos dieran una mesa diferente, ya que no nos gustaría sentarnos al lado del inodoro, especialmente teniendo en cuenta que teníamos un niño de 1 año con nosotros. Durante todo este tiempo, el gerente no solo ignoró nuestras preocupaciones, sino que fue abiertamente grosero y desdeñoso. Habló fuerte y poco profesionalmente, y en ningún momento mostró cortesía o voluntad de ayudar. Tuvimos que alimentar a nuestro bebé junto a la barra debido a la larga espera, que era incómodo y completamente evitable con la atención y los cuidados básicos. Al final, después de más de una hora de espera y ser tratados tan mal, elegimos irnos sin comer. Esta experiencia no solo fue frustrante, sino también increíblemente molesto, especialmente dado que estábamos tratando de disfrutar de una comida en familia. Espero que se tome esta queja en serio. Ningún cliente debe sentirse ignorado o irrespetado, y ciertamente no en un establecimiento familiar. Pido que se examine esta cuestión y que se adopten las medidas adecuadas para garantizar que nadie más sea tratado de esta manera en el futuro. He estado en su restaurante numerosas veces y visito la sucursal de Edimburgo con bastante frecuencia y esto no es lo que esperaba. Usted puede ver todo en el CCTV también y sabrá cómo se hizo esperar e ignorado sobre los demás y cómo nos trataron cuando ella claramente podía ver que estábamos con 1 año de edad y luchando en la zona del bar. Agradecería que esto se investigara y se investigara para que nadie sufra nunca de un servicio tan deficiente.

Firstly, let me say the food was good, not one complaint there. However, there was a mix up with our order, definitely not our fault, the waitress brought three lamb samosas instead of one lamb samosa and two lamb Bhunas. Not a big deal you would have thought. However, the waitress then questioned us; “Are you sure” she asked after we had , very politely, pointed out her mistake. Thereafter, the service was surly to say the least. Unfortunately, we were there to celebrate my daughter’s birthday and had asked if a supplied cake could be presented to the daughter. This did lead to the most brilliantly grudged rendition of “ happy birthday” being sung from two clearly pissed off waitresses as they plonked the cake, which they presented on a bar tray, down on the table. Unlit, unloved, unforgettable. There were tears of laughter!!! So, overall, food was good, don’t expect great service if you question a mistake. We won’t be back.

Awesome food and service. Definitely must try if you are looking for Indian food

Food is excellent and the restaurant is lively would definitely visit again

Great discovery, tasty dishes and lovely surprises! The setting is nice, a little noisy. We will come back

A friend and I enjoyed dinner last night at the Chaakoo Bombay Café. We ordered and shared several dishes: paneer butter masala (a wee bit spicy for me) Chana mushrooms Jeera rice and the lemon rice (I preferred the lemon rice) 🍋 Aloo gobi Daal makhani Raita- creamy yogurt & chunky veggies- .loved it. And a Diet Coke. The food was nicely flavoured and tasty. The bill came to 51.64, which included a 10% tip. I am visiting from Montreal for a few days and it should be noted that of all the restaurants in Glasgow, this is the restaurant selected by my friend- a compliment to Chaakoo! 😊 There are cute old photos from India on the wall. The atmosphere is lively although a wee bit too loud. As well, I would encourage our waitress to slow down a little. She dropped a dish off and did not take the time to ask if we wanted anything else. I would also encourage the portion of rice to be a little more generous

Good food. Pleasant Staff. Will be back.

My absolute favorite place to eat in Glasgow! The food is absolutely sensational. I ate here when studying abroad in Glasgow 8 years ago and I never forgot how good it was. I’m on a trip visiting again and the food is just as delicious as I remembered!

Service and atmosphere is good. But food is lil overpriced for such small amount of food.

Absolutely delicious and great service!

Been to Chaakoo a few times now and the food never disappoints! Every single dish we have tried we have loved. The curries are so authentic and full of rich flavour. Would highly recommend the lamb madras the tender meat in the spicy sauce is a winner. The vegetarian lentil based curries are also top of the list to have, so much flavour packed into the dhal. The pakora still has the Scottish swing to it, crispy and delicious. The interior is very cool to sit and enjoy a meal in and the atmosphere is always great to enjoy with a large group of friends to share curries with!

Food was all ok. The portions that were served actually worked for us.

This was really a nice place. Very good food. Tikka Masala, French fries, garlic naan, black pepper chicken and raita. Can really be recommended.

Great menu with smaller Indian menu dishes with traditional Indian and interesting variations

Had a pleasant experience. I liked the ambiance. Food was good.

Went to chaako today with a £50 gift voucher and meal came to £36 but they kept the voucher saying they don’t give credit note for the remaining £14 ,I’ve been going to this restaurant a long time and recommend it to many friends but I can say i honestly won’t be back so beware everyone they are ripping people off shocking

Fabulous tasty food, first time but won't be the last.

Hands-down the best Indian food I’ve had in Glasgow. Tried their Black Pepper chicken curry which was really good. The ambience of the place was nice too. Will definitely be back for sure.

Our group of 4 ordered 8 or 9 different curries and they were all really tasty and unique. The service was also great - can’t recommend this restaurant enough.

My family and I dined here on Mother’s Day and had a superb experience. We had the loveliest waitress Mollie who went above and beyond to accommodate all of our dietary requirements and delivered great service. She even offered to take a group picture which was very thoughtful. She was very vigilant as we also had a family member with food allergies. She double checked on all ingredients and kept us informed. The food was delicious, presentation of food was superb and overall a lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend Chakoo. Mollie you are a STAR 😁

Food was superb, good atmosphere and super staff

Chakoo Bombay Cafe, Glasgow – A Culinary Gem! If you’re craving an unforgettable food experience, look no further than Chakoo Bombay Cafe! 🌟 I recently visited, and it was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The highlight for me was the Peshawari Naan – it was absolutely divine! Soft, fluffy, and filled with rich flavors, it paired perfectly with every dish I tried. I loved it a lot! 🤤🍞 The ambiance was vibrant, and the staff was super friendly. It's a must-visit for anyone in Glasgow! Can't wait to go back for more amazing flavors. #ChakooBombayCafe #Foodie #GlasgowEats

It was great. Food was amazing. Service was quick and friendly. Really enjoyed it

Highly recommend, every dish was incredible, fresh and full of flavour. Brilliant service and relaxed atmosphere. Favourite dishes were fish pakora and the chickpea and mushroom curry. We shared dishes as a group and chose mostly vegetarian dishes. There are lots of choices for vegetarian dishes.

Over priced Indian cuisines with small plates. Would rather make/cook at home instead. But yea the small plate culture is something here. The atmosphere and vibes are absolutely classic.

Lovely food and excellent service. Bit to pub like and noisy for me. If I was going back I'd avoid the weekend

Genuinely a great place, the decor was rustic, the service good, the food better. Would.recommend anyone enjoying an Indian to go with a friend. Nostalgic and tasty but the music was noticeably different than the decor and very loud. Would highly recommend for food

We visited this restaurant on Saturday 8th March, Overall experience was great. Lovely restaurant and great atmosphere. We had the Lamb Samosas ( Star of the show) and Seekh Kebabs, both were excellent. Curry dishes we had Garlic and Lamb Bruna which the wife said was loverly I had the Madras which was ok but didnt seem to have much of a kick with it. The garlic Naan wasnt warm but tasted great. The portion sizes were on the smaller side but overall the quality of the food was excellent. More than enough for us Service was superb, Certainly will be back to try more of the menu. Well worth a visit

I have visited Chaakoo numerous times at both West End and City Centre locations in Glasgow, always enjoying excellent service and gluten-free meals, which I frequently recommended to others. However, during my recent visit, I discovered that their menu has changed significantly, with only one salad and a couple of desserts remaining gluten-free. Most dishes now contain gluten, use ingredients that may contain gluten, or are prepared in areas with gluten, including the rice! Despite noting my coeliac disease and gluten-free requirements in my booking, I was not informed of these menu changes. It's disappointing to see the restaurant regress in accommodating gluten-free diners, and I won't be returning or recommending.

The food at this restaurant was tasty, but the portion sizes were quite small for the price, making it feel a bit expensive. The price and quantity didn’t match my expectations. The place was also very crowded, and it felt congested, especially for a big group. If you're planning to visit with a large party, this might not be the best option. However, the food quality was good.

Deliciosa selección de comida aquí, bien vale la pena una visita - no podría fallar! Unos pocos favoritos fueron el chile al ajo de pollo, el cordero bhuna y la salchicha chaakoo. El cordero bhuna en particular se derritió en su boca, nunca había tenido un cordero al curry antes donde el cordero se ha cocinado tan perfectamente como eso. ¡Sin duda volveré! Hermoso interior también.

Visitado sábado hora del almuerzo, servido por Aaron que era tan agradable y servicial, pedimos 7 platos pequeños todos los cuales eran realmente sabrosos y muy lleno, sin duda volveremos

Dominic our waiter was excellent. The food not to my liking, but that was just me the rest of the party enjoyed the food. Atmosphere

Visité este restaurante por primera vez como recomendó mi hija. Estaba muy impresionado. Al principio estábamos un poco desconcertados en cuanto al menú, pero el encantador amigo que nos sirve nos aseguró que sabíamos qué era qué y luego pudimos entender el concepto. Nos sentó bien también, ya que no tenemos grandes apetitos, pero tuvimos la opción de pedir más o agregar. La comida era deliciosa - Teníamos el pollo pimienta negra , pashweri nan, pakora de pollo, madras de cordero y cebollas fritas seguido de delicioso helado de fresa, vainilla, chile chocolate y panal. La casa ganar Cabernet Sauvignaun también era bueno y un precio razonable.

This was by far the worst Indian restaurant I've ever been to. Completely oversalted food. Burnt, dry flesh. Staff sometimes rude. Plus relatively high prices. Never again!

Only stopped for a cheeky drink but this place looked really cosy and we enjoyed it

The curry was a bland tasteless mush. The atmosphere is good though.

I cannot understand these positive reviews. We were very disappointed with the food (not tasty, too salty, not loving, no high-quality ingredients such as regional, free-range meat). All that put into perspective, it's not worth the price. To be honest, I wouldn't eat there again for free. We just almost finished eating because we didn't have time to eat anything else later and wanted to be full somehow. We had the following dishes: - Lamb Rogan Josh: dry, salty and the gravy didn't taste fresh at all, complex. I think a ready-made sauce from a jar would be just as good. - Afghani Tikka. Charred, oversalted 2 pieces of chicken breast. I understand that the charred is the idea, but you can still serve it differently. Everyone knows that charred, badly burned food is carcinogenic. - Mango Lassi, well… rather sweet plain Lassi. - Rocket salad: not washed well in places, sandy. Drowned in tamarind for this. Not balanced at all. In the end, the service didn't ask us if we liked it. Maybe our faces have already given it all away. The only thing that was really good is the ambience and the Indo-Iranian history which I wasn't aware of.

Went here for dinner and it was great! The food was super delicious, love the tapas concept as it allows you to try different things and the cocktails were also delicious Our favourite dishes were the butter chicken, lamb, garlic naan and paneer with pineapple Favourite drinks were the Chaitini and cocktail #1 Service was also very quick and friendly!

I visited Chaakoo City Centre for the first time on Sunday, 16th February, after making a reservation online. Unfortunately, my experience started on a negative note due to an unfriendly host who made me feel unwelcome. There was no warm greeting—just a dismissive instruction to “sit over there,” which set a poor tone for the evening. Thankfully, the waitstaff were much better, providing attentive and friendly service that helped improve the overall experience. The food itself was excellent, which I really appreciated. However, I wasn’t a fan of the automatic service charge being added to every table—I prefer to have the choice of how much to tip based on the service. Overall, great food and good service from the waitstaff, but the initial greeting and tipping policy left something to be desired.

I had fish pakora and paneer masala with a side of nan bread. I have to say it was the best nan bread I ever had!

Automatic 10% tipping/gratuity fee. I was not aware of that and I don’t appreciate it. Food was indeed tasty. Pricey for the small curry portions (and yes I know that’s the style). The “kebab” I ordered was four small pieces of meat (with sauce and some onions) for £8 which really didn’t seem worth it. Sounded better on the menu. Other minor complaints but those are the main. I can’t say I’d choose to come back.

Absolutely the best Indian I’ve had in almost my life everything fresh and superdupermega tasty!!!! Staff really friendly and the whole place is buzzing with a great vibe! This will ha an absolute staple when I’m back in the Gow!!!

Excellent tapas menu giving you chance to try a variety of bowls. Friendly and efficient staff, excellent food. Well worth a visit.

Went in for lunch one day. Had samosas and lentil pakora. The pakora were patties rather than the usual battered one and both came with a zingy dip. Maybe they could have given 3 samosas 2 seemed a bit mean for £6. Then we had dahl makhani and Bombay potatoes which were both excellent. The naan was a bit disapointing a bit thin and small unlike the ones you usually get. Friendly prompt service made this a good stop for lunch. All in al great Indian food

I've been to Chaakoo a few times now and have always thoroughly enjoyed my meals here. The food is very flavoursome, you can pick spicy or creamy, whichever is your favourite. The plates are smaller than some Indians but the price is also less so you can order a couple of plates if you want, although as we were out for lunch one was enough. The cafe looks incredible, the staff are excellent and I will definitely be back.

If you’re craving flavorful Indian food, this is the place to be! Every dish bursts with authentic spices and rich flavors. The creamy curries, everything was cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and attentive, making for an all-around fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone who loves bold, delicious Indian cuisine!!

Brilliant ambience and food, very authentic. The Kingfisher lager was not cool enough.... So, I'm back two years later in January 2025. We had the tapas menu for six, which was amazing! Look at my other reviews to see where I've been!

Food was amazing! Staff were very friendly and helpful with the menu and recommendations. Loved it!!

Ordered the meal for 2 for delivery, usually reluctant to try somewhere new but I'm so glad I did because the food was incredible. The meat in the curries were cooked to perfection (both lamb and the chicken), so much flavour in every single dish plus amazing value for money. The saag paneer and tandoori wings deserve a special mention of their own because they were glorious!

Gorgeous place with equally gorgeous food! We came in without a reservation on a busy Saturday evening, hoping to find halal food, and were lucky enough to be seated after a 15-minute wait. The hostess guided us to the bar area for drinks while we waited, and although the restaurant was packed and buzzing with energy, it only added to the charm. When we were finally ushered to our seats, it was a tight squeeze, with servers and customers moving around constantly. Some might find that a bit overwhelming, but I loved it—it contributed to the lively, bustling atmosphere. Once we ordered, our food arrived in just 15 minutes. We had the Lamb Madras, Monkfish Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Pakoras, Masala Fries, and Jeera and Lemon Rice—and every single dish was a hit. You know how some South Asian or curry restaurants serve dishes that all taste vaguely the same? Not here. Each curry was distinct and flavourful, making it such a joy to savour them individually and then mix and match. The Monkfish Curry stood out as my favorite. Monkfish is usually dense, but in this curry, it was tender, sweet, and just delightful. The Lamb Madras was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with a perfect level of comforting warmth. The Chicken Tikka Masala was good—classic and reliable—but a little on the boring side when compared to the others. Still, every curry was fantastic in its own right. Even the sides were worth mentioning. The Chicken Pakoras were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the Jeera and Lemon Rice was light and perfectly seasoned. We may have overdone it with the carbs, but no regrets—the Masala Fries were lovingly spiced and irresistible. We couldn’t finish them all, so we happily took them to go. Service was excellent throughout. The servers checked in with us twice, always smiling and clearly enjoying their work. The ambiance was just as impressive as the food—beautiful old-school yet updated interiors that made the entire experience cozy and memorable. Chaakoo Bombay Café is a true gem. I can’t wait to come back the next time I’m in Glasgow. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for an authentic, halal, and vibrant dining experience!

Feels like a chain type place dominated by an inflexible system which doesn’t really want your custom. We hadn’t booked, but at 5pm walked into a pretty empty restaurant and asked for a table for two. After much pressing of buttons and clicking of the mouse it was deemed possible. The ambience was good, the menu looked interesting and the server asked what we’d like to drink. So far, so good! We ordered two pints, and, starving, asked for some pakora, samosas and a couple of Sheikh kebabs while we decide on a main. “Oh you need to order all your food together we don’t actually do starters” was the reply. Apparently the system cant cope with starters; all your food has to cone together as they are an “in and out kind of place” rather than a formal restaurant. After a couple of minutes of feeling perplexed at why anyone would create s system where such a simple (and presumably not uncommon) request was not possible, we cancelled our ordered pints and left. All worked out well in the end as we had one of the best Indian meals we have ever had across the road a hundred yards or so up. I guess Chaakoo know what they want, it’s clearly not us, but I wish them well.

Constantly sth wrong with the food delivered. Either missing parts of the order, mixed up orders or things being spilled during the delivery service, good food but that's all I can say.

Food and service was amazing. And what an atmosphere for a Tuesday night,the place was buzzing. I have never been in a restaurant that busy on a Tuesday night. Am looking forward to my next visit to Glasgow to come back again.

I had high hopes but the restaurant was very drafty and the service was okay. The food was good but the little dishes the food was served in and small table made it feel awkward and overcrowded.

I recently visited the Glasgow city centre the food was good and the staff was polite, the overall experience was disappointing due to management policies. Upon arrival, we were asked if we’d been before, followed by a recommendation to order 2-3 plates each—an unnecessary upsell, as the portions were more than enough. Additionally, a discretionary 10% gratuity was added to the bill, which is not a standard practice in the UK. This policy creates an awkward dynamic for both staff and customers. The staff were doing their best, but it’s clear the management’s approach prioritises upselling over customer comfort.

Utterly awful food by delivery app. Worse than a Vesta beef curry for those who know. Butter chicken sauce resembled heinz tomato soup with added cream and a very few spices. Tasteless. Naan bread was a thick chapati and pakora was onion bajjis. All awful and straight to the bin. I've tasted fabulous Indian food here for many, many years and this was, by far, the worst. I sent an email to the restaurant from which I ordered my meal via deliveroo. I've yet to receive a reply.

We are a large group and pre-booked before. Luckily we have been here. The ambiance of this restaurant is nothing short of stunning, with every corner adorned with beautiful plants that create a serene atmosphere. The decor transports you back to the charm of old Bombay, providing a truly unique dining experience. The food here is absolutely delicious, albeit on the pricier side, but undeniably worth every penny. We paid around £170 for 9 persons. The tapas-style menu offers small portions packed with flavor. A standout dish is the delectable lamb biryani, which comes with six tender pieces of lamb. While their chai might not appeal to those seeking an authentic Indian tea experience, the rest of the offerings make up for it. Service at the restaurant is commendable, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. The garlic naan and railway chicken are particularly noteworthy, and it's no surprise that this place is always buzzing with activity. It's definitely a spot I would return to and highly recommend to others.

We are a large group and pre-booked before. And luckily we have been here. The ambiance of this restaurant is nothing short of stunning, with every corner adorned with beautiful plants that create a serene atmosphere. The decor transports you back to the charm of old Bombay, providing a truly unique dining experience. The food here is absolutely delicious, albeit on the pricier side, but undeniably worth every penny. We paid around £170 for 9 persons. The tapas-style menu offers small portions packed with flavor. A standout dish is the delectable lamb biryani, which comes with six tender pieces of lamb. While their chai might not appeal to those seeking an authentic Indian tea experience, the rest of the offerings make up for it. Service at the restaurant is commendable, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. The garlic naan and railway chicken are particularly noteworthy, and it's no surprise that this place is always buzzing with activity. It's definitely a spot I would return to and highly recommend to others.

Staff were great and bubbly, the service was great. Unfortunately both of my dishes were extremely salty, which was a real shame as the meats were cooked amazingly. I would love to try this again I am sure this is not the norm. I did inform the person at the till and left a tip as apart from the excessive salt the experience and atmosphere was good.

Excellent food and service was our first time but won't be our last have to say the staff were super friendly and they were under a bit of pressure as it was a Saturday night at Christmas and the place was really busy

Food was delicious. Service was a little slow but it was extremely busy so not surprising. Pretty cramped - tables are very close together.

Food is awesome, service is quick, no wait time. Ambience is good, the portion is small however this they inform you before taking the order hence good place to eat.food is definitely good

Fantastic food, drinks a little limited on the beer front, but the best butter chicken in Glasgow.

Great quality food but very small skimpy portions.

Lovely place with lots of great Indian food. Their Kebabs are the best!

Really amazing food in a very comfortable space. We had the pakoras (veg and chicken), lamb chops, smoked chicken, and butter chicken. Everything was excellent.

Food here was delicious! The service was quite good and fast considering how busy the restaurant was. Would recommend, will definitely be back.

We visited Chaskoo restaurant a couple of days ago and were impressed by its lovely décor. Despite it being a Tuesday evening, the place was packed, creating a lively atmosphere. The service was attentive and efficient, which made for an enjoyable experience. The food was delicious, offering a variety of Indian-inspired dishes. However, the portion sizes seemed a bit small for the price, with plates costing between £6 and £8. Overall, Chaskoo is a great spot if you’re a fan of Indian cuisine and fancy trying a range of different dishes. Just be aware that the portions might feel a little on the smaller side. I hope you liked the review. Follow me on Instagram @jmunozr85.3 for more honest travel and food recommendations. #FoodReview #ChaskooRestaurant #IndianCuisine #FoodLovers #FoodieAdventures #RestaurantReview #HonestReviews #TravelAndFood

The food was absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend...all the dishes were perfect, but the lamb madras was excellent.

Quality food and service at a great price 👌

Holy heck where are these good reviews coming from? We were visiting Glasgow for a gig and chose this place for dinner based on the good reviews but it was colossally disappointing. The venue actually looks great, when you're coming in, the decor suggests a higher calibre of restaurant than what transpired . The first thing we noticed was that the music choice was very weird for a Bombay cafe. It was all "It's Raining Men" and Abba hits blasting out like a disco from 30 years ago. Nothing Indian. Fine whatever, can live with that if the food is good but ummmm. We ordered and the food came out in less than ten minutes. There's fast service and then there's 'all this food is sitting around just waiting to be microwaved" fast service. The naan was cold and tasteless. The curries were lukewarm, over salted and similar to a cheap supermarket ready meal. The only ok thing was lamb kemma dish (which is also the filling of the lamb pakora) and despite the unpleasant curry sauces, the chicken was very tender. The dal makhani was watery and devoid of any suggestion of Indian spices/flavour. Then there was the service. Loads of staff milling around and apart from a very jolly manager, the rest of the team went about their job looking like they were hating life. Hospitality is a demanding job and I really felt for the young people working here, looking like they wished they could be absolutely anywhere else. Then the bill came, lol, £65 for dinner and two drinks. This place is just an expensive Wetherspoons and I can't for the life of me understand why it has so many - or any good reviews. Nobody asked how our food was until we were paying up and we indicated it was disappointing, he kindly offered to get us a manager or speak to the chef but really this place's whole business model is fundamentally flawed, a small pointless chat isn't going to change anything and we weren't angling for a refund or anything. Just wanted to get TF out of there ASAP. Two stars for the nice interior and well meaning waiting staff. Update on response to comments: No please don't blame this on the waiting staff. They don't need "more training" because even if they had asked us earlier, it wasn't going to change anything -the fundamental problem is that the food quality is really poor. That's not the staffs fault. It's the business model. What's needed is better quality ingredients, more herbs/spices/flavours and dishes that are made fresh in smaller batches. Being properly heated etc. Those downbeat looking staff don't need more "training", they very likely need a pay rise, more time off and a sense of being valued and appreciated in their role!

The food was good but unfortunately no chicken biryani, the portions of the food small and some dishes the flavor not enough fair , the menu has Iranian kebab , i confused it is Indian cuzine

Love this place. Always good food. The spicy lamb chops are amazing and the butter chicken is a must.

Best ever Indian food experience in Scotland.

There was 10 of us for the inaugural CURRY CLUB, MEETUP GROUP, dinner event, run by Ian. Most of us ordered starters & Mains, but were stunned when they all arrived ...at the same time!! All the food was very good, but the Mains were getting cold, as we were eating the starters. We did complain, but we were told this is 'what we do' !! it certainly spoilt an otherwise good night. Some of our Group had dined here before, and they said it didn't happen the last time. We won't be going back!!

Warm welcome - very pleasant surroundings - good atmosphere all round- varied menu - friendly staff and good service. Food was well presented, Pakora and Samosa were excellent. Sadly we Found one main dish had too much salt, and Naan Bread was cold. Great concept but not perfect.

Food was very tasty and well priced!

Very busy but helpful staff, great flavours, limited menu but everything was tasty and cooked perfectly

What can I say that has not already been said? The reviews speak for themselves! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, well appointed, clean and spacious. It's like the Tardis small on the outside and huge on the inside. The waiting staff were friendly, attentive and polite. We had no issues at all with the staff. As for the food, I think exceptional sums it up. Really nicely cooked and presented. The portions may not be large but are more than adequate for lunch. We could not fault our food. Very good value for money for what we had, just over £45 for two meals and two beers. Overall a great experience. I am a regular visitor to Glasgow and will be back. Nicely done Chaakoo!

Absolutely loved this place, very reminiscent of travelling in India 🇮🇳 we tried a few dishes, all really tasty, I couldn't resist the peshawari naan which was so so good! Highly recommended.

Encontré que es bastante desalmado por dentro y el personal no es el más atractivo. La comida era sabrosa, aunque algo pequeña “platos pequeños” por los precios cobrados. Gastó 50 libras y todavía tiene hambre cuando se deja

The black daal makhni is just amazing!!

Couldn't comment on the food, I booked a table, girl that had very short hair took my friend and I too bar to wait for my table. And out the blue in front of everyone, told bar man don't sell her alcohol, excuse me, I can assure you I wasn't paralytic, so I walked out. Absolute disgrace. I was actually on medication

I'm really sorry to say. I had been telling people for years that Chaakoo was the best Indian restaurant in Glasgow. But what ever happened is puzzling to myself and family who visited a few times in the past. It honestly all tasted like supermarket jarred sauce. The fish and chicken was dry and plain. The sauce to accompany the meat was watery and the Masala fries sounds intriguing but it's just french fries with some masala powder sprinkled on top. The dhall was just horrible tasting soup and the garlic chilli chicken had far too much salt. Whatever you're calling nann bread is also pretty ridiculous, it's closer to a pancake and doesn't even fit the plate it's served in, Instead it's unavoidably touched by the staff who bring it over then it droops over the sides to touch the table which isn't super hygienic. Now, I expect the owner or whoever replies to every single review to do some passive aggressive comment here and it's a good tactic to put people of reviewing but honestly just please take the review on the chin and try to go back to your glory days. Edit - (Newly added comment in my predicted response to owner/social media guy) No, my entire family were not wrong about the food tasting different and terrible. Something HAS changed with your menu or chef and you shouldn't be able to live off the reputation of the restaurant once being excellent. My wife's an Asian chef and a very very good one so this isn't some random westerner who knows nothing about food leaving a comment for you. Also, your Back or Front of house team aren't going to go out and buy plates that the food can sit on without touching people's busy hands or dirty tables so I'd like to just point out how fake and ungenuine all your responses are to reviewers. I loved this restaurant not so long ago. Chaakoo has went from my top Indian restaurant to the worst (IMO) in just a few years.

Fabulous food, so tasty, what a great place. Lovely, caring staff too.

El café Chaakoo , el interior es muy bueno y me recordó a un café en Bombay . La comida era muy buena. Habíamos pedido del menú establecido para el almuerzo , curry de cordero y pollo al curry de ajo junto con pollo tandoori ahumado y tandoori paneer. También nos dio dos naan de ajo y patatas fritas picantes. Todo era auténtico. El cordero era muy tierno y húmedo, además el ajo naan era muy suave y sabroso. Las bebidas aquí son muy refrescantes. Había pedido té de durazno helado. Sin duda recomiendo probar este café.