Murphy's Pakora Bar in Glasgow City

Unfortunately, the food is surprisingly poor. It's the worst (sit-in) Indian meal I've had in Glasgow. Was really hoping for a nice meal because it's well rated for the most part. So yeah... The starter (bhajis) and mains (korma) were brought out together which wasn't helpful - I felt I was being rushed - but even then the onion bhajis were so oily and greasy I couldn't have finished them even if I was given time. So that wasn't ideal. And I was really surprised by how poor the ceylonese korma was - it was like cream had been mixed with curry powder and heated slightly. No flavours, no thickness, no freshness at all. Not good. Since they didn't have any herbal teas (mint teas, etc.) - no worries, it happens during busy periods, fair enough! - I asked for a lemon slice in hot water. I was still charged 2.95 for it, which wasn't cool. But the manager was very courteous and took the hot water and bhajis off the bill, to be fair to him. So hoping for another good Indian meal, but that didn't happen. Not great at all.

Enjoyed the food and liked trying the different pakoras! Cheese pakoras were mini mozzarella balls

Really poor. Unsure if the positive reviews are real it's that bad. As other negative reviews have suggested - the food is fairly flavourless and bland. The sauce is thin. The chicken is dry. It feels as if they are trying to drive costs down. Tiny portions, cheap tasting. Easily the worst curry I've had in Glasgow.

Popadoms served without chutney or onions (£ extra), no nan bread. Pleasant but rushed service. Food ok. Overall, could be better!

Unbelievable food and the service was excellent, very attentive and helpful! Went for a few of the smaller plates to share between two and was all delicious 👌🏼 will definitely be back!

Food was delicious and the service was excellent. We weren't sure what to have but the waiter kept us right and explained what to expect from each dish in terms of quantity etc. very attentive throughout. Would definitely return and recommend

Visited few years back and loved the food Staff are nice as is the venue but the food was not so good and very over priced. Guess this is what can happen when a place gets to popular and no longer needs to try

Honestly, THE WORST CURRIES I have ever had. We ordered take away from here and ordered the south indian. It was practically inedible. I have no idea how the reviews are so high?? Did the chefs have a bad night? Is it just the take away? They went straight in the bin. The chicken was so dry and the sauce was thin and very very overpowering of garlic. Infact the synthetic garlic was the only taste to it. The poppadoms and spiced onions were the star. Try a million other Indians that are edible around Glasgow.

I don't ever eat Indian food i'm more of a chinese food person but my experience at this restaurant as made me rethink my choices the food was amazing from start to finish

Was nice but nothing special didn't have the wow factor i was expecting

Great Indian restaurant. Lovely food. Great staff... Careful with the details and putting every possible effort to make you feel at home. I definitely recommend it

Amazing dinner. Food excellent and service incredible. Raj looked after us from start to finish.

Came all this way because the website stated “open late” and hours on google said open until 11. However at 9:30 we were told the kitchen was closed. Such a disappointment. Wish they had been open about this online.

Fantastic meal - great food and brilliant service, especially from Raj!! Couldn’t recommend enough

We had a fantastic meal, and all five of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the staff were exceptional. Raj, the owner, went above and beyond to make the night truly memorable.

One of worst foods you can have. The pakora is ok, had so called gol gappa where some one has spit spit microscopic potato into a readymade puff and when I returned the dish, there was no asking why I did not like it or ask for a refund as the dish was below par. Definitely an insult to Indian taste.

Spent a wonderful evening here with my team after a long day of conferences in Glasgow. Raj was a wonderful host and guided us all through the menu. The service was immaculate and swift and the food was absolutely scrumptious. Thank you to all the team. Our group of 8 were thoroughly looked after.

The worst curry I’ve ever had in my life. It was very runny, the chicken was bland, there were only 4 tiny pieces of chicken on the plate. This was the first and only time I’ve ever not enjoyed my meal out of hundreds of Indian restaurants I’ve been to.

Rachel couldnt do enough for us! Good food and great service

Had an amazing meal and the service was incredible. Had a lovely conversation with Raj that made us feel very welcome!

Popped into Murphy’s for a snack and a drink while hungover. We had the Murphy’s fry where you pick any 4 pakora (and you get 2 of each) for £16. Wasn’t massively keen on the cheese ones but the Veg, haggis, and chorizo ones were delicious. Service was great too. Couldn’t really comment on atmosphere as it was only 12.30 and we were the only guests at the time. Place was clean and welcoming though

Great meal very reasonable prices

Wow! The food in here is cooked to absolute perfection 👌 highlights for me was the cheese pakora, chorizo pakora and the lamb baltiI. I seldom order Lamb out because past experiences of it being too fatty have put me off. This was amazing. We shared the pakora platter, a great way to try all the different ones. My friends loved their mains, although decided mines was the tastiest😅 we got free pompodoms with spiced onions and free pastacio and mango ice cream as it was my first visit🙏 great menu choice, drinks menu and staff where lovely and friendly. 👌 The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars was actually down to the owner (sorry) we just felt he was a a bit too much, over at our table alot showing off all his pictures of the celebs he has met over the years, not impressed like at all. Aside from that, the food is amazing. Bravo to the chefs. Decent prices for Finneston.

Perfect pakora, good beer, reasonable prices. A great experience. Go.

Disappointed in the menu, the noise round about and the wee flies. Also two payments taken from our card which we were assured would go back on in a few days 🙄

We plan most our restaurant visits for our trips, by Murphy's was an exception as we just popped in (extra time, a wee little rain). We just wanted a drink, but to get a table we also had to order food. We don't have much experience with Asian food so we took the waiter's suggestion and had a lovely collection of appetizers. Nice drinks, nice food, exceptional service.

Murphy's Pakoras is an absolute gem in Glasgow's vibrant food scene. The moment you step into the restaurant, you're greeted with the warm, inviting atmosphere that reflects the personality of its owner, Mr. Raj. Known for his humility and dedication, Mr. Raj ensures every guest feels at home, and it’s clear that his passion for food is at the heart of the restaurant's success. Food: The star of the menu is, without a doubt, the pakoras. Crispy on the outside and perfectly spiced on the inside, they are a true representation of authentic Indian flavors. Each bite is a burst of taste, showcasing the careful attention to seasoning and quality ingredients. But the menu doesn’t stop there—whether you’re indulging in the rich, creamy curries or savoring the fragrant biryanis, every dish is a testament to the culinary expertise that has made Murphy's Pakoras a beloved spot. Ambiance: The ambiance is cozy and unpretentious, making it an ideal place for both a casual meal or a special night out. The decor is simple yet elegant, allowing the food to be the main focus. Service: The service is top-notch, with Mr. Raj often making rounds to personally ensure that guests are enjoying their meals. His humility and genuine care for his customers shine through, making the dining experience all the more memorable. Overall: Murphy's Pakoras isn’t just a place to eat—it’s an experience. From the outstanding food to the warm, personalized service, it’s no surprise that the restaurant has received accolades and has been visited by celebrities and even recognized by royalty. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Glasgow, a meal at Murphy's Pakoras is a must.

Brilliant food and even better service. The staff are all lovely and seem to genuinely enjoy working there, which creates a lovely atmosphere. Staff are extremely polite, helpful and knowledgeable with the menu. A lovely gentleman held my jacket out for me, which I found very sweet and a nice personal touch. Would definitely return when next in the area! Thanks for a great evening

2nd time visited, and unfortunately this restaurant just doesn't do it for my taste buds. Not a great selection on their menu, tasty poppadoms with spiced onions, but Pakora just too crunchy and dry. 1st visit my lamb dish had 3 maybe 4 pieces of lamb, so went for a chicken dish 2nd time around, a bit better, again though to my taste. No nan breads available or chapatis... I gave it a 2nd chance, but unfortunately there won't be a 3rd. A thumbs down for me.

I got a takeaway from here due to the good reviews but unfortunately I was disappointed. Paneer pakora was not what was expected, it was scrambled paneer in batter and it had a smokey/barbecue taste which I did not like. Lamb bhuna was very bland.

We checked in to our hotel late in the evening when everything was almost closed and it was heavily raining. But luckily we came across this restaurant which saved this evening. As soon as we entered we were warmly greeted and offered a table with a view of the university. We were given a tour of the menu and given a personal recommendation by the waiter, which gave us an incredible first experience of Indian cuisine. Chicken pakora and Three cheese samosa are delicious. Thank you so much!

Amazing service from Raj and a lovely meal

A great place definitely worth visiting! The food was delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and the view of Glasgow Uni from the windows is a nice bonus. :-) If you are around be sure to check it out!

really gorgeous pakora - especially loved the chorizo & haggis! butter chicken fries were also a huge highlight for me!

Great atmosphere and hospitality from Raj and the team. Amazing food and a relaxed menu with a difference from your usual affair.

Second visit, was just as good as the first one. Service outstanding, food first class...a great after dinner cocktail recommendation was a brilliant end to the lunch! Will 100% be back - thank you

Stunning food, brilliant service and really reasonable prices. We’ve been twice now and both times have been incredible. Highly recommend! Raj is a king amongst men.

Fantastic experience at Murphy's. The food was great, some innovative cooking but also just plain delicious. Brilliant service and we loved the fusions they've done in the menu.

Delicious! We spent one night in Glasgow and came here for dinner. No regrets. Incredible food. I would have ordered more if I had space to eat more 😍

Had lamb was the best ive ever tasted so soft and the masala fries so good cant wait to come back prices are average £20/£30 each including drinks

Beautifully presented, wonderful tasting food, with a top class pakora range. Service was fantastic, very attentive. Highly recommended.

Highly recommend. Perfect service and out of this world food. Lovely ambience. Even brought out a free birthday dessert!

Really nice Indian, worth visiting. Great food, nice service, will be back.

The ambience of the restaurant was great just like the starters. Tried fish pakora tasted good. We were really looking forward to the main course which was a total let down. Experienced first time being served readymade Naan in a restaurant for £4.50 could have bought the full packet from FoodAsia.South Indian garlic chicken was not even close enough to the title Chicken seemed boiled inside the curry bland with no curry taste. We don’t bother spending as long as the food is worthwhile. I think this place should be okay for someone who doesn’t know much about Indian cuisine.

Unbelievable service, great food and couldn’t ask for more from a restaurant. Chorizo pakora and lamb samosa were out of this world, would recommend a visit to anyone in the Finnieston/West End area… top notch!

Extremely attentive staff, quick food service, great food quality and cocktails and a good price for the portion sizes! Definitely be back

Amazing food and excellent service will definitely be back

Best tasting chicken pakora I've had. The service was excellent, we managed to get moved to the best table. We also had a couple of curries that were delicious and everything was piping hot. Finally need to mention Raj the owner, such a gentleman and he has certainly lived an amazing life sharing so many great stories. Can't wait to return ❤️

Really nice restaurant, a great staff and absolut fantastic food. Would recommend it to everyone I know. Nice job guys 👍

Overpriced and small portions, £16 for a mixed pakora (see picture) Naan bread looked like it was bought at tesco.

Did not disappoint. We had a wonderful experience. Delicious food, especially the pakoras, samosas & more traditional dishes like golgappe. Ceylonese korma was also really good! Would recommend.

Fabulous restaurant in Glasgow! We came from upstate New York on holiday and couldn't be more pleased with our selection. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and we met the deliteful owner Raj. Highly recommend.

Lovely small intimate restaurant. We had a light supper before a concert at The Ovo (perfect location). Freshly prepared. Well presented. Service is spot on. Great 👌

A great little spot! Smart looking premise from the street side , great ambiance inside. Interesting menu; quite a few different takes on the traditional Indian kitchen with local influences and different dietary requirements included - what food should be! Welcoming staff and (very) efficient service. The pakoras were excellent, but really had to be considering the name; other dishes were also very good. Loved this place and look forward to return visit.

Lovely Jubbly! A great little spot! Smart looking premise from the street side , great ambiance inside. Interesting menu; quite a few different takes on the traditional Indian kitchen with local influences and different dietary requirements included - what food should be! Welcoming staff and (very) efficient service. The pakoras were excellent, but really had to be considering the name; other dishes were also very good. Loved this place and look forward to return visit.

This place is a reincarnation of the original Murphy’s but with a contemporary twist offering both traditional and small plate portions. Service was excellent and food faultless. Staff great - kudos to Raj who clearly has the “Midas touch” We will definitely be back soon.

The food was great and very reasonably priced. The restaurant was lovely. Would recommend the Galosppe and Chat Samosa

Best curry I have had in years, very authentic and most importantly very tasty all food was just perfect and Raj made us feel very welcome , will defo be back and will be telling friends and family how good it is , best in Glasgow in my opinion.

Staff were excellent and the food was even better 😍 Raj the man is some guy! Definitely go for his recommendation of the samosa chaat! You will not be disappointed! 10/10 will be back again❤️

This place really has it all! Amazing food, fantastic service and the best staff. Really couldn’t recommend enough ❤️ Our first visit today but will 100% be back!! Thank you ☺️

First class as always Raj .. Kyushi was the best .. she deserves a pay rise.. food amazing as always nice touch with the ice cream at the end .. perfectly made in-house as always ..

Had a delicious meal at Murphy’s pakora bar to celebrate my mums birthday. Would definitely recommend. Raj is the host with the most!! Will absolutely be back for another visit.

1st visit to Murphys Pakora bar . Great choice of food from starters , small plates and main meals . Food was super tasty. Lovely restaurant in vibrant Finnieston area . Lovely staff who were extremely helpful and friendly . Special mention to Raj and Vinny .

Sensational food, well looked after. Raj and team offers unbelievable hospitality and food to match. Everything we ate was perfect, highly recommend!

Incredible food. Incredible service. Most delightful staff — especially Raj. Recommend for family meals, dates, friend gatherings, and any other occasion.

We tried eight different delicious varieties of pakora and each one was better than the last! Best pakora ever. Great place to eat our first night in Scotland!

First time here and it won't be the last. Every single item was delicious. The fish pakora - omg. Butter chicken was sensational and the spiced oniins and pakora sauce - out of this world. Service was very good and friendly like you'd expect in Glasgow. A little gem! Keep it up!@

Was really disappointed heard so many good things about this place. The chicken pakora was really tough and dry as was the chicken we had in our curries . Once we had finished our starters the waitress asked if we were finished I said yes and began to give her the dirty plates and cutlery but she said no keep these for the main course . Never in a restaurant have I had to keep my dirty plate and dirty cutlery for my main course. .

Amazing food, pakoras was amazing, curry was even better. I would highly encourage any given person to eat this restaurants food.

Khushi was a brilliant host, had a brilliant familiarisation with the menu to ensure we were happy with what we ordered. The service following thus was 10/10, cups were always full and cannot fault. Come visit - it’s potent.

Potent. Sam tinning is a great guy. Khushi was a great host and all the food was unbelievable, all pakora were fantastic and curries were first class. Will be back,

Friendly service, great food, and overall a good restaurant! Haggis pakora was splendiferous. Visited with friends and would definitely recommend.

the service is incredible & the kulfi is so, so good

Food is good, staff were lovely although a bit ambitious with how many dishes they recommended to order. The average person can't comfortably eat 3 courses at the sizes at Murphys. Always well fed when I leave though!!

Don’t order a takeaway. Food is terrible quality and tiny quantity.

Best Indian food I have had in Glasgow! Food is great and the staff are even better! Raj, the owner was lovely, we couldn’t have asked for more.

Super food ! Great taste and service

Fantastic venue, great food and outstanding service from Raj. Heavy recommend

Came here to celebrate my 23rd birthday with friends. Amazing atmosphere and service. Lovely chat, and energy from the owner and his members of staff. Highly recommend to anyone looking for some great Indian street food-at an amazing price!

Came in for a last date night before going on deployment, and can’t fault a thing. Service was fantastic, friendly without being intrusive, food was delicious (although we perhaps ordered a little too much! Two people on small plates should be good with 3/4 between them, easily), a watermelon daiquiri that couldn’t have been better and great chat from Raj the owner (including a challenge to guess the secret flavour in their pistachio ice cream!) I can’t recommend this place enough. Fully deserving of its #1 spot for Glasgow. If you haven’t been here, just do it!

Waw best curry out in such a long time . Food was excellent and Raj looked after us so well . Enjoyed all his banter . Great staff will be back soon . 10 out of 10 from us

Best pakora I’ve ever had. Such a friendly welcome from Raj. Beautifully presented food, freshly prepared and delicious. Highly recommend the crab cakes. Will be back!

Me and my partner walked down after the theatre, worth the wait. Last Asian meal I had like that would’ve either been family or in London. Authentic, not greasy, fresh chicken, desi lamb off the bone, staff spot on, next time will try the lamb bruna as suggested. Cocktail recommendations were suited to the meal. Will be back

Absolutely brilliant! My partner and I both thoroughly enjoyed our delicious food and the service from everyone we spoke to was outstanding! I loved our seat at the window and there was no rush once we had finished either. Loved the variety of pakoras and I’ll be back for more chasni very soon hopefully! My partner was impressed with his meal and how authentic it was to remind him of home. We will be back!!

Excellent hospitality and excellent food. No complaints whatsoever with the food, chorizo pakora was my particular favourite and something different from I've ever tried before. Something for everyone and you'll leave with a smile on your face.

Best fish pakoras I’ve ever had, the food from start to finish was delicious. Raj was a pleasure to meet. His stories of all the places and people he’s met in his time were amazing. I could have listened to him all night. Staff were so friendly. Try this place you won’t be disappointed.

The food is absolutely gorgeous. The flavours are so intense. The service is so good. They only thing I'd change is mocktails on the menu. But I cannot wait to come back.

Food was absolutely brilliant, service was amazing, very attentive and friendly, first time here and will definitely be back and recommend to family and friends.

Great atmosphere, great service and amazing food, raj was really friendly and amazing host brilliant vibes and lovely homely decor will definitely be back

Lovely dinner experience. Arrived early to our table and waiter offered to move us to window seat once it was available. Food was incredibly fresh and delicious! Would come back again and again. Lovely staff - especially Raj!

We headed out for a supposed fun dinner, expecting decent food and good service. The food didn't disappoint and some waiters were really going out of their way to be nice, but there was a huge problem that spoiled the whole experience. It felt like we were constantly being stared at by some of the male staff. Their stares were downright Indecent, making us feel really uncomfortable. It's frustrating—you go to a restaurant to enjoy yourself, not to be treated like you're on display for some inappropriate gawking. They seriously need to get their act together and have some respect for the customers.

Love this place. Excellent food, and if you get the pleasure of meeting Raj, he'll very well take care of you. Clearly loves what he does and has a well deserved MBE in hospitality. Fish pakora is so fresh and the butter chicken is so tasty

Great evening lovely staff! And the food was fab would recommend the veggie and cheese pakoras and samosa chaat! We will be back

The service was amazing particularly from Raj. The food was also nothing short of amazing, very fresh and delicious. Will be returning and would recommend for anyone else to visit too!

Unbelievable food, absolutely incredible taste experience . Staff very attentive and exceptionally friendly. Can’t wait to go back!

Wow if you haven’t been you are missing out. Good and staff were amazing so friendly and helpful. We had a variety of food and it was amazing we we’ll definitely return. Big shout out to the ice-cream wow no other words must have

We had a great time. The food was lovely and so were the hosts, including Raj who shared some of his great stories. Would recommend if you are looking for lovely food and a great ambiance.

The food at Murphy’s Pakora was absolutely phenomenal. I was at a loss for what to order and Raj Bajwe made EXCELLENT recommendations. The food was full of flavor and perfectly spiced. Also the oatmilk White Russian was unique and delicious. I 10/10 recommend visiting...

Last minute decision to pop over for late dinner and cannot fault at all! Excellent service, food was extremely good (lamb bhoona taco's defo) and what a very nice friendly man Raj the owner/director is - also kindly providing us with some free Indian Ice...

Welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Extensive menu with lots to choose from. Outstanding food and beautifully presented. Definitely coming back for more.