Cultural Cuisine Excellence Award

We are proud to announce that The Dhabba and Dakhin won the Scottish Tourist Board Eat Scotland Cultural Cuisine Excellence Award

Read about this award here | Read about the achievement here

The Dhabba - Best Newcomer 2003/2004

Among the judges were Joanna Blythman, food writer for The Sunday Herald, Fiona Buchanan, owner, Heart Buchanan Fine Food & Wine, Andrew Fairlie, chief proprietor, Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, Charlie Fletcher, journalist and screenwriter, Christopher Trotter, chef at Myers Castle, author and food consultant.

The Dakhin - Best Newcomer 2005/2006

Donald Reid, the co-editor of the List Eating and Drinking Guide, said: "The winners were selected not only for their culinary excellence or impressive service, but in recognition of the whole dining experience: the ambience, the style of a place, the value for money and
all the other factors crucial to a good meal out."

Bapu Hospitality Testimonials

'Thank you very much for doing an excellent job for our wedding, not only the two of us but many of our guests as well, would like to let you know that the food was fantastic and the service very polite and helpful.

With our thanks & best wishes.'

Roberto & Ursula, Glasgow

The Dhabba Reviews

'Without question this was the best curry we ever had.'
Jonathan Rennie, Evening Times

'If we are lucky, this could be the model for the 21st century UK curry houses.'
Barry Shelby, The Guardian

'Offering a dining experience unique in Glasgow, with good humour and pleasant surroundings.'
Louise Welsh, The Sunday Times

'This is one place I would definitely recommend.'
Tam Cowan, The Daily Record

'Things are definitely hotting up in the Merchant City.'
Matt Smith, The Metro

The Dakhin Reviews

'The food in Dakhin comes minus the usual slicks of oil and unnatural colourings. The feel is of something nimbler and more complex, carefully presented in a charming space. Dakhin really is something special. Go immediately.'
Allan Brown, Sunday Times

'Basic but fabulous, this Glasgow restaurant has captured the authentic tastes of Southern Indian cooking.'
Joanna Blythman, Sunday Herald

'The food is non-greasy, making it lighter than other kinds of Indian cookery.'
Matt Smith, Metro

'Hold off autumn and let cuisine from warmer climes bring a touch of sunshine to the table.'
Barry Shelby, The Herald

'New Merchant city eateries brings an authentic flavour of the sub-continent to adventurous Scots gourmets.'
Diner Tec, Evening Times

The Dhabba
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The Dhabba is situated in the heart of the Merchant City, Glasgow on the corner of Candleriggs and Bell Street. This award winning restaurant has built up a reputation of providing excellent quality authentic North Indian food with chefs of the highest calibre imported from India, who themselves have won various accolades.

As our Head Chef says "A visit to the Dhabba, should be an experience, not just a meal."

All said and done, it will be you who decides whether "The Dhabba" experience is worthwhile. We look forward to your feedback.

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