Dakhin in Glasgow City

South Indian food cooked in Scottish taste. Didn’t have the spice

The Gluten Free Glasgow & West of Scotland Facebook Group held their Winter Meetup in the restaurant on Sunday and we unanimously agreed that the food was superb. It was so great to be able to eat in an environment where everything was safe for us. We very much enjoyed our meals and the service was also excellent.Highly recommended.

Amazing lunch, we were a party of 11, service was great and food was outstanding. Can't wait to come again.

No he estado aquí por unos 5 años. Era bueno entonces, incluso mejor ahora. El servicio y la comida eran increíbles. Shreya era magnífico.

Reservé Dakhin bastante última hora para una gran mesa con amigos. El equipo fue brillante y adaptable cuando la lista de ráfagas se hizo más grande en el último minuto, asegurándose de que todos tomáramos bebidas y pidiéramos la cantidad correcta de comida para el grupo amorfo. La comida era deliciosa y nos sentimos tan bien atendidos - gracias!

As a coeliac I had been looking forward to visiting Dakhin for a long time and it did not disappoint! Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, food was incredible and it was so nice not having to worry about cross contamination. Can’t wait to visit again!

Excellent food. The whole menu is gluten free so it’s great for coeliacs. It’s South Indian cuisine so you’re not going to recognise the names of any of the dishes if you’re just familiar with standard Indian restaurants. There’s descriptions though so it’s fine. The food is absolutely delicious and doesn’t taste like gluten free food. Would definitely recommend

We being South Indians visited Daakin with a lot of expectations Firstly vegetarian options were less but we ordered a starter and 2 mains The starter arrived in 15mins and was tasty - Kiraai Bhajji Then we waited for at least 1 hour for our mains to be served. We weren’t attended or updated about our order until we called for them after 30mins. Finally the order arrived just to be disappointing . The biryani was mushy and was watery at the bottom The paneer dosa was average but the chutney was tasteless without salt and was sour The Sambar also followed the trend Unsure if we were unlucky or this is the normal but it’s really unfortunate to pay 42£ for this disappointing meal we had. I would never recommend this place to any of my friends. In fact we had planned to order desserts but we were tired to order anymore due to the delayed service.

Presentable and clean restaurant, with nice views from the window seat. The toilets were also clean and presentable. Waiter told me their menu is entirely gluten-free which is great👍 I felt the food took a while to come, however; there was only one waiter on for this fairly busy lunchtime, and he was competent and professional throughout the entire time; always on the go due to the volume of customers. I ordered the Thali lunch; would recommend the okra dish. Felt the Thali lunch was overly carb-heavy e.g. rice, bread, potatoes (needed more fat and protein). The mango sorbet after the meal was lovely. Overall it was nice; mainly because of the great staff and nice setting, but afraid I am not inclined to rush back.

Viví en el norte de la India durante 3 años en los años 80, así que aunque había visitado Dahkin hace algunos años, normalmente he gravitado hacia la comida del norte de la India. Sin embargo, volvimos para una visita el sábado y muy contentos de haberlo hecho. La comida era excelente. Tuvimos el plato de entrada para probar una variedad de platos. Luego fuimos por el cordero Mamsam dosa y el Mysore Chili Koli con el arroz de coco Thengai Annam y el Thosai Thattu 3 lo tipo pan. Gran variedad de excelentes platos. Sin embargo, toda la experiencia fue mejorada por el estándar de servicio al cliente. Muy atento durante toda la comida sin ser abrumado intrusivo. Al final, cuando le dije a Vinay que cocinaba indio, pero solo indio del norte, me explicó cómo se hacían las dosas, nos dio una demostración y luego nos dio un poco de masa para probar en casa. Tuve un intento hoy - no tan fácil como lo hicieron parecer, pero estaba bastante satisfecho con los primeros intentos junto a un dhal que había hecho anteriormente. No esperaré tanto para visitar de nuevo. Excelente - gracias.

This resturant is highly overrated. The food lacks authenticity in terms of taste. I believe they have tuned there food considering Scottish taste palettes. This is a good strategy for building local customers but if someone wants to have an authentic South Indian food then this is not a recommended place.

Wee family dinner to celebrate sister in laws birthday. Food was very nice. We got a Dosa to share which was delicious and I had the Venchina Mamsam curry which was great. I would say for something that was considered reasonably hot on the menu, I didn't find it spicy at all. Overall 8/10. 🇬🇧

Was for a meal with my wife while visiting Glasgow for our 20th wedding anniversary. Service was brilliant and the food was absolutely brilliant. And it's all gluten free. Would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone with gluten allergy

Ik hou van Indiaas eten en koos voor dit restaurant in het centrum van Glasgow. Dakhin is gespecialiseerd in gerechten uit Zuid-India. Ik at een Mamsam Dosa. Dat was erg lekker en veel. Je moet wel een pittige trap op om bij het restaurant te komen maar dat is de moeite wel waard.

Mi jefa me llevó a cenar en Navidad y ella eligió el restaurante. Empezó con un delicioso plato de cordero picante que tenía un pequeño lado de ensalada. Fue genial, el cordero fue cocinado a la perfección para mí. Para el plato principal tuve un plato de pollo que tiene un sabor distintivo a jengibre. Una vez más el pollo era encantador, tuvimos un arroz que tenía un sabor a limón que iba bien con el pollo. Acompañado de una dosis de tres pies de largo, mucho más fácil en el estómago que el pan nan. Tomé helado para redondear una comida encantadora. El personal estaba en el balón, no demasiado atento, pero si necesitábamos asistencia era allí en un instante. Sin duda recomendaría.

It was lovely visiting Dahkin for an end of the year get-together . Even before getting there , I called staff to ask about parking, and they were really helpful on the phone. The food was simply delicious, and staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend. It is centrally located in Glasgow city centre with only drawbacks for me being no outside parking as expected. There is, however, paid parking close by.

My favourite indian in Glasgow. I have been bringing my family/friends and colleagues who all loved it. Will be back again next week. You need to pop in and try their DOSA you wont be disappointed.

f you’re in Glasgow and want to enjoy authentic Indian food, Masala Twist – City Centre is the place to go. They offer mostly South Indian dishes with a few North Indian options. The food is flavorful, the staff is super friendly, and the ambiance is impressive. Plus, the prices are very reasonable, making it a great choice for anyone craving Indian delicacies. During my visit, I tried their Chat Pati Tokri, Aggis Pakora, and Paneer Tikka Shashlik—each dish was full of flavor and so satisfying. While enjoying the meal, I remembered I needed to send money back home. With Remit Choice, I quickly made the transfer right from my phone without any hassle. It felt great to take care of something important while having a relaxing time. Highly recommended for delicious food, great vibes, and a perfect dining experience in Glasgow

Delicious and great service ! Just fabulous always !

What a great 100% gluten-free restaurant. Staff are lovely and accommodating when we bring our baby and toddler. The food is delicious and certainly different from other Indian restaurants we have been. Highly recommended.

Very welcoming, great food and service, always the same

Best Gluten Free Indian in Glasgow 👌

Un lugar increíble con comida increíble. Todo es tan diferente de su menú indio habitual. Sé aventurero ya que hay tantas delicias.

My friend ordered a curry and can only be described as anemic chicken floating in watery (chinese) curry sauce. Really disappointing- as my dosa was nice. Also we booked a table and turned up and the owner said he didn't have space. Had to wait 20 mins for them to sort their stuff out. Eventually got us a table but at least 10 people wandered in with a booking in the meantime.

Tuvimos una comida fantástica en Dakhin candelabros anoche había 5 de nosotros y puedo recomendar este restaurante encarecidamente por la calidad de la comida y el servicio. El personal era genial cada plato era tan bueno como el otro no era caro y no stint en la calidad sin duda volvería bien vale la pena una visita

Personal increíblemente acogedor, ayudan con el orden y son muy agradables. Los camareros son gente muy divertida e incluso se ofrecieron a tomar nuestras fotos y cuidar nuestros abrigos! Comida y bebida increíble, por supuesto!

Terrific friendly service to go with the terrific tasty food. Third time we’ve eaten there, first time we’ve had the dosas, I had masala dosa, my husband had lamb. Beautiful!

I had the poondu koli for my main course and it was absolutely delicious.

This place deserves a 5 star in every category. Fantastic South Indian restaurant in Glasgow! They offer an incredible variety of dosas and other delicious dishes that really hit the spot. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff is super friendly. A must-visit if you’re in the mood for authentic dosa and an ice-cold Kingfisher beer!

Great lunch menu options. I ate from the 3 course for £15 menu and it was fantastic. Perfectly flavoured food and really friendly service.

Thank you Dahkin for a lovely meal on our honeymoon! Food was delicious and staff were wonderful. So happy to note it was nut free. We will be back again!

Looking for a good Indian restaurant on Google, I found Dakhin. If you’re looking for regular Indian cuisine btw, you should look further. Dakhin is a South Indian restaurant and its cuisine is different than what you would expect. We definitely did not regret eating here! The food was wonderful and very tasty, in our case a dosa, the waiters and owner were very kind and the whole atmosphere was very enjoyable. So go and give Dakhin a try, you’ll be thanking me later.

Excellent dishes, all tastes. Extreme kindness of the staff. If I lived in Glasgow I would always be there! 100% gluten free!

A must try place if you’re in Glasgow and fancy trying some authentic Indian delicacies. Mostly, south Indian dishes along with a few options from the north. Friendly staffs impressive ambiance Affordable price Totally recommended 👍🏽

Great restaurant!! Best lamb ever. Wonderful atmosphere.

Good food but tooo much expensive.

After eating food from the restaurant i got sick badly but the behaviour of the staff was good

Very tasty food. Extensive selection of vegan, veggie, and carnivore dishes that are a breath of fresh air from the standard curry dishes.

Brilliant, and nut-free. Finally, we can eat an amazing curry out safely. Thank you.

We had idli dipped in sambar and masala Dosa it was delicious and service and atmosphere was good, felt the menu is little pricey for Glasgow but it's worth it I think.

Excellent food. Menu could have been bit more clearer. server Nithya was very clear on the communication.

An authentic Indian restaurant, I really enjoyed it. The Dosa is prepared, presented as in South India, a delight and more hearty. The staff are welcoming and very friendly. I recommend.

Vinimos como siempre debido a la comida sin gluten; todo era genial, pero el servicio no. Mucho personal, pero nos sentamos durante siglos con los codos en nuestros platos vacíos y no nos ofrecieron bebidas adicionales ni café ni pudín. Sentí que nos habían sacado. Sé que es día de pago (30 / 08 / 24 ) pero nos habríamos quedado más tiempo. Tal vez la siguiente mesa sea la prioridad que entiendo. Tristemente no nos apresuraremos a regresar.

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Shrey and P, you guys rock! Food is delicious and authentic as be and the service is just as great!!

In tonight for my husbands birthday. The food was fabulous. Great hospitality and service from owner and staff. Highly recommend, will definitely be back.

Wir waren zum ersten Mal in einem Restaurant, das südindische Gerichte anbietet und wir wurden nicht enttäuscht. Wir wussten nicht was uns erwartet, aber beide Vorspeisen und Hauptgerichte (Dosa, Biryani) waren vorzüglich. Wir würden alles nochmal bestellen. Dazu ein sehr freundlicher und zügiger Service, was will man mehr?

A truly beautiful experience eating the much loved masala dosa. We had one each and finished it all up. The service from the chappy from Bangalore studying at Caly was top-notch. Gluten Free Vegetarian easy peasy in Merchant City. ( A rarity in Glasgow )

Dakhin offer wide variety of South Indian Cuisine. Being from south India I think they got the spice and flavour just right! Idli Sambar is 5/5 outstanding. It's very rare to get good Hyderabad Biryani abroad, but Dakhin has got it right. Dakhin Staff are kind and has a good ambience to enjoy food. Its lil pricey and If you don't mind of it ..then yu must hit Dakhin to enjoy your food! .

Great dosa and ethnic feel.. Good service. 👍

We went there twice as we loved the food. We tried dosa, curries, rice, idli, vada, everything was amazing

First day in Glasgow on a holiday. Searched online, and based on reviews visited for dinner. The other reviews are endorsed by us also. Good ambience. Tasty food. Helpful and courteous staff. Enjoyed the south Indian vegetarian meal. ( On first floor. Doorway opp - Beer cafe/ Metropolitan )

Food was absolutely amazing but the service provided was the worst I’ve experienced, especially considering this place gets high reviews from multiple sites. The manager and staff seemed racist/biased, never came by our table once food was delivered and I had to get up multiple times to find the wait staff to order more items. Half our dishes we ordered were forgotten about and we had to keep reminding/asking the staff about our food. We were planning to go back for dinner again but the service definitely doesn’t outweigh the food quality.

American friends visiting we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Best Indian in Glasgow service excellent and very reasonably priced.

The entire menu is gluten free. This is the first "normal" restaurant we've ever found where a person with Celiac can order ANYthing on the menu. The service is equally terrific! We dined here two of the three nights we were in Glasgow. Rare for us to ever repeat a restaurant when on vacation but this place is exceptional!

Delicious, 100% gluten free and nut free so instead of thinking "what can I have" you can choose anything and be safe. Really nice people, delicious food, been years since I've had gulab jamun so that was amazing

Excellent food, attentive service and lovely atmosphere. Signature dishes are superb and the paper dosa is something to behold!

Some of the best food I had while on my trip. Try the dosa! Probably split the dosa with someone, it's huge!

Great South Indian food outside India. Our family was there for dinner and all the food ordered was top notch. We were so happy that we even packed lunch for our Loch Ness trip for the next day. Thank you to all the waiters who were all smiles and did a great service.

A little pricey but portions are big and flavorful

An excellent meal as usual, with great service and atmosphere. Lovely part of town too. Thank you for not adding a ‘discretionary service charge’, which has become an ugly norm these days. Probably my favourite Indian restaurant in Scotland.

Adore. Staff are wonderful. Food is delicious. Love going with family.

My sister booked here for a meal after a day touring round Glasgow. Place was spotless with very friendly staff and food was first rate. I usually end up eating at Northern region places and like a hot spiced dish so always find southern region a refreshing change, especially when it's as well cooked and presented as this. I have to give it to Glasgow their quality Indian food game is much stronger than Manchester.

(Ellis is my name in case you want to link it to a booking!) My wife and I have been to Dakhin several times and will surely visit again and again. We usually visit with small groups but most recently with a large group. We, quite rightly, were asked to order ahead. The restaurant was very busy, but we felt well looked after by the staff, and the food was delicious as usual! There is something for everyone - vegan, vegetarian and meat dishes. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Ordered chicken chettinad and chicken 65 and both was bad .

The waiter (i think the name was Prafull) was amazing, i recommend to ask for him when you will go there, he is really kind and helpful!!!

A 100% gluten and nut free restaurant. Such a treat ! Good food though appams and dosas will taste even better if served hot. Was super delighted to find gluten free gulab jamun. As I am a celiac, I could not eat them for almost 20 years since my diagnosis. Hence it was a real treat. The owner has origins in Punjab. Must try their Punjabi food in their other near by restaurant called Dhaba.

Absolutely fantastic! The services was amazing. We had guests from the States with us, they had not tried Indian before. The staff helped them choose their meals making them feel very comfortable. The overall experience was perfect.

Best Indian food I ever had, great service and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it for everyone who is looking for authentic Indian cuisine.

It was great to have such a friendly welcome. Attention to detail excellent. The food was delicious and especiallylovely that everything was gluten free - perfect for a Coeliac. Thank you so much.

We had a wonderful evening with 26 colleagues from The Netherlands visiting a conference in Glasgow. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the food was really nice. We had a nice spot in the restaurant, so we could easily mingle and catch up with each other. Can highly recommend.

Lamb biryani was pretty bland for an Indian dish. Disappointing

Always excellent food and service

Best Indian food I had so far! The staff is extremely friendly and the atmosphere is great. I recommend this place. I had the Bendakaya Pulusu and I enjoyed every bit of it

An excellent South Asian restaurant. Totally Gluten and nut free. We were welcomed very warmly and given a lovely window table. Menu is extensive and everything was very appealing. Poppadums and pickles were excellent. Starters were fine. The spinach and onia bhaji was particularly good, the haddock croquetas were ok, nothing special. Both starters would have benefited from a sauce. Main courses were the stars of the show. My wife had had a lovely lamb dish in a rich sauce, and I had the Chicken Dosa, which was spectacular, although a little salty. Drinks were good, and service was excellent.

Very overpriced and not a great seevice

Hands down the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Everything was absolutely delicious, the service was great and fabulous value for money. Great to have such a an extensive choices of gluten free food. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

All coeliac friendly which was fantastic. Great food and attentive and friendly staff. Came with my family and we all had a lovely night. We'll definitely be back!

I’ve been recommended to go to this place so many times as a coeliac and WOW it blew me away. The staff were so so lovely and friendly. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! The best Indian gluten free food I’ve ever eaten.

Best indian food i have ever had in UK

Simply delicious! I need to come back to Glasgow to eat here again!!

Food taste is not as per they are charging. Highly priced and food is not as per South Indian taste.

The worst south Indian restaurant I ever visited, The dosa was good and the rest were awful. Even dessert..... Very much disappointing. Not suitable for vegetarians. Don't go for shrooms, paneer or paal payasam or you'll regret

Excellent food, and friendly staff. Would definitely go back here again.

Very good food. Different from the "normal" Indian Restaurant. A good experience

Great place in Glasgow but bit highly priced. Taste of food was average compared to any other Indian restaurants in Glasgow.

Excellent food. Best curry i've had in ages. Highly recommended. Great starters and sides too.

Second visit here. Food is simply fabulous, and for a coeliac it’s great not having to worry about what’s gluten-free.

The best gluten free meal we have had in a while.

Amazing food good staff and worth the money come here if in glasgow

The ambience was good. The place looked clean and cosy. Unfortunately, the food was not up to the mark. Unlike the overall appearance of the restaurant, food served was not tasty . Being South Indian, we know the taste of South Indian food, but food served in Dakhin did not match the expectations.

I have to say this is some of the best food I've ever had. The staff were very attentive and polite. The breads are incredible. The rice was so tasty even on its own. Spicy potato curry is amazing.

We have been regular customers for many many years now. In our opinion, Dakhin, Glasgow do the best dhosa between UK and India combined! Highly recommend!

The person attending was in too much rush, would not ask me what I would like to do rather clear plates without asking, befor I finished my food my bill was on my table

Delicious, gluten free, great location. BUT very expensive for what we got. 5 small pieces of monkfish in lots of sauce for £25 and similarly stingy amount of aubergine, again more sauce than veg for over £15 (£18?) Maybe they were eking it out because of the Christmas rush...

Having such an extensive choice of gluten free food is amazing 👏 😋

Food fantastic as always- the staff are so helpful and we will be back soon .

The best Indian food! Great restaurant with authentic food. Love it!!!

Price has increased, they don’t give you condiments any more. What a joke. Food was ok but nothing exciting

Wonderful food, everything I had was delicious! 😋👏