Chaakoo West End in Glasgow City

Food was delicious and well-priced. Service excellent, restaurant feels really good. The chicken tikka Masala was nice, but could be a lot more fragrant and generous with herbs.

This was a “group lunch meeting”. The staff at Chaakoo were extremely helpful, attentive, and courteous. All the diners agreed that the ambience of the Restaurant was very good, although the restaurant is tucked away from Byres road and a bit difficult to locate. However, the “hidden” location made it suitable to explore the other outlets. I am not sure if there is any parking space and/or disabled access.

We were met by an absolutely delightful person, who we found out to be Georgie. What followed in our experience was a 5 ⭐️ example of excellent service, food, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to ensuring that we had a lovely, and seriously memorable experience. Georgie and the team were nothing shot of first class ❤️

Just had a Group lunch meeting of Retired friends. We have a meeting once a year and a group of 10 or 12 people usually attend. This time the meeting was held in Chakoo West End restaurant. Full marks to the staff who were very attentive, polite, and helpful. They catered to the individual needs of the diners and everyone agreed that the quality of service was excellent. The food was fresh, delicious and served in portions that were manageable, allowing the diners to sample more than one dish if they wished. The total bill was quite reasonable and the bill was designed to distribute the costs fairly amongst those who included alcohol in their meal and those who did not partake. Overall, a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. Will certainly visit again.

Great atmosphere and the food is exceptional. The staff are fab. The prices are varied so you can eat more on a budget, or splash out and have a feast! Highly recommend.

Been twice, both times food and service has been amazing. Staff very personable!

I was walking from were i live to byers road differant way and intrigued it just had invite me in from the outside presentation and staircase of interest with a lovely environment on varied places to sit from quite and cosy to open and party.Style authentic modern thoughout and a mix of ages all happy in eating ,drinking and conversation. The entire staff from walking though upstairs to walking out worked as a team with friendly warm communication. The dishs were varied enough and based on modern day small plates concept packed with flavour and substance(you expect to pay 50-100% for large plate but not necessary get twice the amount in other places). Contrast in dishes were cooked according to discription so based on that and not my personnal prefferance only they were all enjoyed and consumed.(monk fish cooked beautifully with soft to tongue sauce (,i like little more heat in every bite,) IranianTIKKA deliouscious chicken just little salty on pieces but balanced with other dishes, lemon rice soft and as decribed(i prefer white with slices of lemon,fried oinion and coriandor) Be nice if the other indian draft beers were avalable but plenty of wine and other drinks.The kingfisher was fresh,clear and refreshing as it should be. LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT TIME

What an absolute find for us. Food was just excellent and Georgia so so helpful guiding us through the menu. Be back here as soon as is possible. A must visit!

I wandered down the lane reminiscing about Cafe Dominique and its beautiful coffee and croissants. Sadly, long gone I had an hour to spare so lunch seemed the best way to temper my nostalgia. This restaurant is probably focused on students,hence the awful music. A stale smell lingers at the entrance but dissipates at the top of the stairs. Unfortunately, it's probably only trapped cooking smells but that could be off-putting to some. It definitely has a modern vibe and the layout is conducive to small or large groups. I was greeted warmly and taken to a nice table and a carafe of water was brought soon after. I opted for the Mila Hua Tray: Butter Chicken - I think the chicken was cooked separately from the sauce which was lukewarm and had one strong flavour which I couldn't identify. It was okay. The chicken korma lacked flavour and was possibly cooked separately from the sauce as well. Perhaps it's a style of cooking. The lamb bhuna was nice but I think all three dishes were in the rechauffe style. I didn't have the nan. I opted for extra rice. At £16.95 for what I think was possibly yesterday's curry served warm did not inspire. To be fair if it is catering to the west end students, it is not focusing on a 60+ old guy passing through. Having said all that I still think it's worth a visit, just choose wisely

Beautiful environment A little hard to find in a small alley Except for chicken wings, the rest are basically chicken breasts Curry is delicious with rice

Go try it, only been to this one twice and food is fantastic. Other restaurant in town is as good, thoroughly recommend CHAKOO

Me and my son visited yesterday for lunch. The food was exceptional. Everything we had was delicious. The staff were super friendly and provided excellent service. We'll definitely be coming back and recommending Chaakoo friends and family.

Had an amazing time from the food,staff and atmosphere truly wonderful time. The food is so fresh and tasty. The staff are so knowledgeable, friendly and polite. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively at the same time great place. Definitely my favourite restaurant.

Went to Chaakoo just before Christmas for a wee catch-up with some pals. I ordered the Afghani Tikka, £8.55, and added a side of Garlic Butter Chicken sauce. We also shared some rice and naan between us. The chicken was tender with a nice charred flavour, and the sauce definitely elevated the dish, adding that creamy, garlicky kick it needed. However, it was clear the kitchen wasn’t thrilled about giving us a side of sauce with the kebab - even though it really needed one to bring the dish together. The rice was passable, but not great. The naan was so thin and crispy - I much prefer a thicker naan. Overall, the food was decent enough but didn’t blow me away. Just standard Indian food. Follow me on insta for more reviews: @Lewishere_lewisthere

This restaurant offers a truly authentic Indian culinary experience. The flavors were vibrant and delicious, a pleasant surprise compared to some other Indian restaurants I've tried. The service was friendly and efficient, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The ambience was also a highlight – very lovely. One thing to note: the portion sizes might be a bit on the smaller side, so if you're hungry, ordering two portions is a good idea.

Very tasty Indian dishes in this "Bombay cafe" with reasonably priced lunch options. This branch in the West End just off Byers Rd is buzzy on evenings though too quiet at lunchtimes! Delicious Dum Biryani and chai tea. Use it or lose it!

Mi esposa y yo fuimos un miércoles por la noche en enero y realmente disfrutamos de la experiencia. Teníamos el menú VIP para compartir para 2 y debo admitir que la comida era excelente. Cuando nos fuimos todas las mesas estaban tomadas, eso prueba algo.

What a great meal. All dishes were delicious, fun was had making room on the table to share the dishes round. The house Cab Sav is 😋😋 best I have had in a restaurant. Staff are helpful, fun and friendly. The atmosphere is friendly and laid back. We were at Chaakoo for a family meal, and will definitely be back.

Great Indian restaurant. Visited with group of friends for pre Christmas Dinner. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food was delicious and portions were good for tapas. Also no pressure to buy more dishes unlike other tapas type restaurants. Only complaint could you put some heating in the toilets, they are freezing.

The food is always amazing. Strange jazz esq background music. Lovely staff.

One of the best Indians in Glasgow. The Full Bhuna is a really good deal and you get a great pint of Kingfisher👍🏽

Our first time here and the waitress, Georgia was very welcoming, helpful and friendly. The food was amazing and very tasty. The chakoo coleslaw was really nice. Will definitely be back. Thank you 😃

Anoche me dieron una comida para llevar de deliveryoo y honestamente puedo decir que fue la peor comida india que he comido. Evita este restaurante. Un completo desperdicio de dinero y comida horrible.

Superfriendly staff, beautiful food. Will be back :)

Nos apretó cuando estaban muy ocupados. Comida, servicio, ambiente todo genial. Nos dieron el menú de compartir y todo estaba tan sabroso y lleno de sabor, no puedo esperar a volver.

Very limited vegetarian options. Very small portion sizes.

Friendly staff, good amount of delicious food at a great price!

Loved this, we had so many little dishes and not a single one disappointed! The biryani was particularly yum. Staff friendly and attentive, interesting decor

Great food at reasonable prices. We all had the lunch trays which consist of 3 small curries, rice and naan. All delicious.

The staff are super friendly and there's a great selection of food. It's like an Indian tapas restaurant so perfect for people who aren't sure what they like

Always great food, no long waits for drink or dinner. Georgie was great fun and so courteous, Molly was attentive and so nice checking in throughout. 10/10 would recommend!

Superb food, with charming servers. Molly and Georgie looked after our table superbly. We are regular guests and will most definitely be back. Keep up the good work folks.

Food portions were small, expensive and didn't taste as good as I hoped, £160 for a few small dishes and drinks. Servers were nice they are the sole reason I gave them 2 stars instead of one

Reservamos una oferta a través de Itison y tuvimos una comida fantástica y cócteles encantadores. El personal era genial, el servicio fabuloso sin duda volverá. Muy recomendable 👍

Fabulous food and great value for money. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful in explaining menu. Only downside is it isn’t that disabled friendly as up stairs to restaurant and downstairs to toilets. Never been disappointed with the food and preferred place for a decent lunch in west end

Absolutely gorgeous Indian restaurant with small plates ideal for sharing and trying something new. Service impeccable and wll definitely go back - highly recommended 😋

Food was good, service was OK, Claire McLean is downright obnoxious. Won’t be back solely due to my interactions with her.

Visited on a Friday night in October as it was recommended by friends. The venue is well decorated within its theme of being a Bombay cafe with booths marked out like it was in a train. We were in one of the booths which was quite uncomfortable as it was so tight and you ended up sitting so close to the table. Might be because I’m a larger built type of person but still, a squeeze. Staff were very friendly and explained the menu to us as it was our first visit. We ordered two curries each, a vegetable and chicken pakora (which has different names which I don’t dare to try and type), fried rice, “masala” fries and both a Peshwari and garlic naan. Both my curries were identical despite being allegedly different. The naan breads were quite thin and closer to being a chapati. My partner had prawns and wasn’t too keen on them, especially their texture. The chicken pakora was nice however was quite similar to goujons. The vegetable pakora was lukewarm and not my favourite. We did have dessert which was probably the highlight of the meal, I had the donuts (again different name, can’t remember) and my partner had the rice pudding. Not the cheapest of places, I understand it’s tapas style with the portion sizes but over £8 for two pieces of chicken in sauce is a bit pricy. Also should note that they add an optional service charge of 10% which is highlighted on the menu so it should not be a surprise when you get your bill. We did enjoy ourselves, not sure if we’d go back. We may have just ordered the wrong things.

I went today at 1.10pm and the table services were great!!! Plus food was £13.45 for lunch which was great. even the korma was lovely and the tikka kebab was lovely. Definitely 100% best curry 🍛

Best curry dishes I've ever eaten. Authentic. Great service. Realistic prices.

Great food. we had the tasting menu for 2 with cocktails added. Highly recommend 👌

Ordered a takeaway as I was working in the area. Lovely authentic Indian food which I enjoyed so much that I returned the next day! The guys there were very friendly and polite. When I'm back in Glasgow, I'll certainly be returning. The lady cooking the food deserves great credit.

Best tasting around in my opinion. Fantastic array of food and decently priced

Large choice of delicious sharable little indian dishes. Lots of gluten free options.

Chaakoo is by far one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Their food is authentic and always to the same high standards. The restaurant in the West End has a lovely, relaxing atmosphere, and the staff are attentive but not overbearing, resulting in an enjoyable dining experience. The restaurant in the city centre naturally has a busier vibe, but this does not detract from the food or the service. Dishes like their railway chicken, tandoori dhal, and cauliflower kebab exemplify their authenticism to Indian cuisine and make for welcome change to the norm! Highly recommend!

First time we have been here. Booked it for my wifes birthday lunch. Service from Georgie was great, food was superb. Plenty if choice on the lunch menu.

What a lovely meal, group of 17 were accommodated really well, what a great bunch of lads. SAAG PANEER IS MY PERSONAL HIGHLIGHT. 10/10

What an amazing experience. From the moment we entered until we left we were made feel so important and welcome. The food was absolutely sensational and the portions were huge. The staff were were so attentive without being in your face and if they weren't sure of anything they had an answer within minutes. Will definitely be returning My husband and I are non alcohol drinkers and the mocktails were delicious.

Absolutely the best curry I've ever had. Been several times and consistently top notch. The staff are fantastic too. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Found this hidden gem in Ruthven Lane today 25/7/24 for lunch,greeted by Georgie who was a fab host explaining different dishes to us i went for smoked chicken tika garlic chilli chicken and masala fries fabulous food cooked to perfection service first class thanks Georgie we will be back,we will mention you on our sightseeing tours.

Very good (but be careful it stings). Fast and pleasant service. Beautiful setting.

Love this place! Food is amazing and Mollie service was great. She was show nice . I recommend this place .

Not normally one to moan, but when I can only get one or two takeaways a year, this is was very disappointing. Naan as thin as a pin, so small they could fold two into a tiny envelope. Chicken Pakora tiny portion, only four pieces, shame because it was alright, a bit dry but what you would expect for takeaway pakora.

Food was amazing and service was 10/10. Especially our server who accommodated our requests. Would definitely recommend for a dinner.

Just had a really lovely time at Chakoo in Ruthven Lane. Beautiful food - we ate everything, it was just delicious. Our servers were so friendly and helpful, explaining how best to order and extremely attentive throughout. We will be back when next in Glasgow.

Our daughter got us a voucher for the VIP deal . Can't fault it and would recommend it to all. Staff were all friendly and helpful 🙂

Food is exceptional. Staff friendly and efficient. Great atmosphere and quirky fun decor.

Excellent food, service, and warm interior. Just a bit expensive for curry without the deals.

Received a voucher for here as a gift and can't believe we haven't been before. The food was amazing, especially the Railway Chicken. Love that it was tapas style so we could choose a few different items to share, the Chicken Pakora dish was beautiful and the pieces were huge! Will definitely be returning to try some more dishes.

Lovely restaurant with the most delightful atmosphere, delicious food, charming staff - thoroughly enjoyed my time here & would definitely come again. Had my standard saag paneer - always interesting comparing the way different places have their own take on this dish. It was very nice, but as with a takeaway I had in Glasgow earlier this year, the dish was very different to the way it's presented where I live (Aberdeen) - perhaps it's just a variation depending on the region the restaurant represents. I wouldn't necessarily have this dish again in this part of the world, but that's no reflection on this restaurant or indeed the takeaway, it's just my preference. The samosas were superb - pastry was wafer thin, melted in the mouth, & the filling was delicious. This was my first time here, recommended by the friend I dined with, & we had a lovely time.

Great location, good Vegan menu. Fantastic service by Molly

Really great food and service! The staff super friendly, excellent food! Went twice and will go back

Went for lunch on a Tuesday; great value (plenty food for £13.95, including grill and a curry), and great decor. Lovely atmosphere, and very tasty food. Service was attentive without being fussy. The steps leading into the restaurant really feel to transport you back to 1950s Bombay. Although the restaurant is tucked away from Byres Road, it’s well worth making the journey (and there’s a more accessible route from the other side).

Lovely location slightly hidden away in the West End. Great service. Incredible food!! Still reeling over the monkfish curry - £11 for what looked like a little bowl of food but massive chunks of monkfish that you couldn’t buy in a supermarket for the price. Flavours fresh and alive and served so fast. Fabulous naan. Really standout food - and we know our curries! Great value too. Will definitely return, highly recommend.

Really great food for a fair price. Lots of vegetarian options and a few vegan and/or gluten-free options. Amazing portions of chutney! The atmosphere is chill with lots of lovely decor. Would definitely come back! We were served by Sinéad who was very helpful and attentive!

Food was a huge let down! Assuming nothing is made fresh as nothing can be swapped to a veggie option and the full bhuna really caters more to meat fancies with lots of options, so probably a different experience there! Naan was disappointing and not fluffy and main menu portions looked like sides :( nice atmosphere though for a couples date and service was great!

Nice spot to stop by for tea and small plates. We were visiting the nearby antique shops in the area and smelled the food coming out of this restaurant, so we stopped in. We had the samosas and chai and both were delicious. Very kind and friendly people working here as well.

Best food every time. Melt in your mouth food.Thanks again .Will be back soon. Monkfish dish best I have tasted

good food and excellent service!

We tried Chaakoo for the first time as our friend had given us a voucher. It’s in the old Di Maggio’s building at the far end of Ruthven lane. You can smell the spices as you walk in and the decor is that of an old-fashioned Indian train carriage, with nice booths and a wooden bar area. Our drinks order was taken promptly and I’d say both the red wines we tried were very nice (Cabernet and Pinot Noir). We enjoyed a selection of dishes: the tandoori skewers were delicious as was the paneer masala. The house salad was a bit less exciting than it sounded but did the job. The paneer naan was fine, but not a patch on the Shish Mahal naan (sorry!). We rounded off with the delicious honeycomb ice cream and a couple of drinks. The beer was cold and the cocktails were fantastic. Sometimes we found it took a little while to wave over a waiter as they were all congregated at the counter. Nevertheless I would say the service was good and we really enjoyed our meal. Toilets were fine except the ladies needs a hook on the back of the door and for the handle and toilet seat to be screwed back in (daft wee details, I know). Overall, we would recommend chaakoo for a slightly different curry experience with excellent flavours.

Very nice indian food. Tapas style. Can be quite spicy, so be aware. It has it’s price though.

This was my first visit!! I had a splendid little date with my friend Evie, we were served by Oscar, he was so lovely and attentive! There were so many vegetarian options for us to choose from, the spiced cauliflower was my favourite, and I thoroughly enjoyed the number 1 cocktail! We will definitely be back soon!! 🐥

I came in today for a lovely dinner with my friend Claire and we had such a fantastic time ! Our server Oscar was so delightful and kindly explained the menu to us !! The vegetarian daal was so delicious, definitely one of the best I’ve ever had !! we will definitely be back ! 🐥

We were so well looked after by Kathryn this evening. Her warm personality was a delight, and she took pains to ensure our menu choices matched our dining expectations. Lovely. Thanks too to Thomas who welcomed us to our table and made sure we were comfortable. All in all, a really lovely dining experience.':

Excellent food. Server was super helpful with allergies.

I feel i don't want to leave a review as more people will want to visit and i want to keep this little gem for myself. Best Indian meal ever by far. Ordered Railway Chicken, South Indian garlic chicken Nan Bread Jeera rice and Maala fries. Chicken was to die for and just broke away. Staff were very informative and attentive without being over the top. Georgie and Jesse were fantastic. Can't wait to go back.

This place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and stuff is sooo nice we went there twice and I can't get enough of it.. the food is out of this world ITS SOOO YUMMY love love ❤️

Staff most obliging, tapas-style small portions correspond well to what people are able to eat. Lassi readily available.Reasonable prices. Will be back!

My favorite place in Glasgow :) The food is great, the service is wonderful, and the atmosphere is amazing.

The staff were very nice! We had one the best indian foods we ever had. We took the option of choosing 2 courses (grill and curry) per person, and it was great! The chicken tikka masala was really good. The only negative thing was the dryness of the tandoori chicken.

Staff super helpful menu explained well. Good arrived very promptly.

Absolutely loved this visit. Being an Indian who recently moved to Glasgow, I always hesitated to visit Indian Restaurants here as I never felt I’d enjoy it, especially because I didn’t have a great experience with Indian takeout. We ended up going to Chakoos one night as we got a little lost late at night, honestly one of the best things that could have happened that day. We tried the Afghani Tikka as a starter and for drinks had the High Tea in Chennai and Hazelnut White Russian, for the main course we had Garlic Naan and Chicken Malabari, and for dessert we shared a Chocolate Orange Mousse and Masala Chai. Everything was just fabulous and the day was especially memorable due to the amazing staff and atmosphere. From getting there without a reservation but still being treated with such priority, to the amazing conversations we had with our server Hestia, who went beyond their way and left a thank you note on our bill which just made this visit feel so special. Little personalised touches like these make the customer want to visit the place again and I know for sure I’ll be going to Chaakoo very soon!

First time in this restaurant, fabulous food, amazing waitress who explained all the dishes on the menu, highly recommend it.

Very nice. Was given a voucher for Christmas. Meat was lovely & tender. Love the 'tapas' style small dishes. Well worth a visit.

Very good food, a change from the usual Indian experience. Enjoyed trying a few different small plates. Nice decor but was quite loud on a Saturday night

The wait staff was nice and friendly and the atmosphere and decor were nice. They were very accommodating of our large group and 1 year old throwing tantrums. Moving on to the food, we didn't like the special tea - it was barely warm when served and we returned the order. The tea they brought back was warmer but not as hot as we'd have liked and it felt very diluted. Similarly the mango lassi was diluted. We were disappointed with the drink orders but the appetizers saved the day. We ordered Aloo Chana salad, Afghani Tikka and Machli pakora. All three were great to taste. We didn't stay for mains. Overall this didn't feel like a spot for authentic Indian food - doesn't have the Bombay/Irani Cafe experience we were hoping for

Just delicious The food does not disappoint Tasty and hearty food The king prawns and lamb were yummy

Excellent food chaakoo never disappoint.

Beware of the staggering amount of garlic used in certain dishes, you home will stick of garlic the whole of the following day :)

Lovely food and a nice atmosphere all combined with friendly service.

Last time l Was there was around 9 mths ago ,it was good its not now , tiny amounts for the cost and there are far better restaurants in West end , curry was thick n stodgy with onions Can't recommend this place 😕

Good food, nice staff and a pleasant atmosphere.

While we were in Glasgow, four of us had a selection of dishes all different and wow they were all delicious. All the staff were so lovely and attentive. Will definitely go again next time we are in Glasgow.

Super friendly and amazing staff! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious Indian

No car parking .so don't go with your car .really bad place its located

Greg vegetarian options! We were very tired and cold from the snow when we discovered this place. In the end, we were pleased we stumbled upon it. The vegetarian options were simply delicious—spicy but not too crazy—and the curries tasted hearty. The staff was super nice and friendly, creating a cozy atmosphere with the lovely interior and the little booths. We would definitely visit again. It got crowded later, so perhaps making reservations during usual dinner hours might be a smart move.

Tapas Indian food. Great to have dishes to share.

got an afghani tikka kebab and chicken malbari and oh my GOD perfectly cooked chicken and the spices are incredible.

Nice food and staff,very quiet, probably because it's very off the beaten track.

We had the three course lunch menu . I was surprised by how busy it was but after tasting the food, I am not surprised