Swadish by Ajay Kumar is an Indian fine-dining restaurant at 33 Ingram Street in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Chef Ajay Kumar leads a modern interpretation of Indian food, combining regional ideas with polished presentation in a contemporary dining room.
Seasonal menus let the kitchen work with Scottish produce while retaining Indian spice, technique and culinary memory. Dishes are composed as restaurant plates rather than reproducing a conventional curry-house list, giving the experience a clear individual identity.
Tasting and à la carte approaches allow diners to choose between a guided sequence and a more flexible meal. Vegetarian and plant-led dishes sit naturally within the format, and careful pacing makes the restaurant suited to celebrations or a leisurely evening.
Wine and other drinks are selected to accompany the food, and advance reservations are advisable because the restaurant opens on a limited weekly schedule. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should contact the team ahead of the visit so the current menu can be discussed.
Address: 33 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1HA, Scotland
Swadish By Ajay Kumar Menu
Nibble
Trio of Chutneys and Poppadoms
Punjabi tamarind onion chutney, spiced mango chutney, carrot pickle
Calcutta Pork Chilli Fry
Pork belly, pepper, onion, ginger, tangy garlic sauce
Starters
Curried Mussels
Tomato, curry leaf and coconut broth, naan
Crispy Kekda
Soft-shell crab, pepper, garlic, pickled papaya, fennel, coconut and tomato chamanthi
Prawns Koliwada
Spiced gram flour crust, Kashmiri chilli, ajwain, garlic, smoky tomato chutney
Loch Fyne Scallops
Tomato thokku, gunpowder spice, kohlrabi pickle
Swadish Grill
Grilled Salmon
Dill & cucumber salad, Katy Rodgers crowdie, coriander chutney
Glenfeshie Pigeon
Wood pigeon breast, tandoori spices, beetroot chutney, spiced apple chutney, pickled carrots
Kashmiri Lamb Chops
Fennel, garam masala, mooli pickle, berry chutney, gosht rassa
Roasted Leg of Lamb
For 2 OR 4 guests | £44 per person. Elevate your Sundays with our signature slow-cooked Lamb Raan—a culinary masterpiece marinated in yoghurt, saffron, and a delicate blend of aromatic spices. Served with chargrilled seasonal vegetables, cooling mint chutney, creamy boondi raita, and fragrant basmati rice, this is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of flavour, tradition, and togetherness. Available by pre-order only, every Sunday.
Lamb Raan
Slow-cooked lamb marinated in yoghurt, saffron, and aromatic spices, served with chargrilled seasonal vegetables, mint chutney, boondi raita, and basmati rice. Price: £44 per person
Chef’s Childhood Favourite Petit Fours
Bal Mithai (An Indian Fudge)
Raspberry (Pate de Fruit)
Chocolate and Paan truffle
Besan Ladoo (Gram Flour Fudge)
Mains
Daal Makhni
Black lentils, tomato, ginger, garam masala, butter
Paneer Shimla Mirich
Home-made paneer, onion, green pepper, garam masala, tomato
Spicy Kohlapuri Baingan
Baby aubergines, coconut, onion masala, tamarind
Dal Palak
Mix of lentils, spinach, cumin, garlic, onions, tomato
Lasuni Makai Palak
Spinach, garlic, cumin, sweetcorn
Basil Chicken Tikka
Smoked chicken thigh, tandoori pineapple, green onion and tomato chutney
Charred Cauliflower
Hempseed chutney, apricot and chilli glaze, raisins, pomegranate, Jerusalem artichokes
Street Food
Punjabi Samosa
Crispy pastry, spiced potatoes & peas, mint chutney, tamarind
Raj Kachori Chaat
Crispy wheat bubble, potato, sweet yoghurt & chutneys
Chicken Pakora
Crispy battered chicken, mint chutney, pickled red onion
Crispy Aloo Tikki
Potato cakes, channa, mint chutney, gur imli chutney
Tasting Menu
5 courses for £60. Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday – All Day. Friday & Saturday 12pm – 5pm. Sommelier wine pairing additional £65.
Cauliflower Koliwada
Crispy cauliflower, garlic, ajwain seeds, beetroot chutney
Basil Chicken Tikka
Smoked chicken thigh, tandoori pineapple, green onion and tomato chutney
Punjabi Pani Puri
Puffed wheat bubbles, spiced tamarind dressing, Sprouted daal, Ayrshire Earlies
Crispy Kekda
Soft-shell crab, garlic, pickled papaya, fennel, tomato coconut chutney
Crispy Aloo Tikki
Potato cakes, channa, mint chutney, gur imli chutney, salad
Glenfeshie Pigeon
Wood pigeon breast, tandoori spices, beetroot chutney, spiced apple chutney, pickled carrots
Achari Paneer Tikka
Smoked cottage cheese, peppers, onions, mint chutney, masala sauce
Konkani Halibut
Coconut curry, kokum, curry leaves
Delhi Butter Chicken
Smoked chicken thigh, tomato, fenugreek, garam masala
Gulab Jamun Rabri
Spongy dumpling, reduced saffron and cardamom milk, gold leaf
Poultry & Game
Delhi Butter Chicken
Smoked chicken thigh, tomato, fenugreek, garam masala, butter
Malwani Spiced Chicken
Smoked chicken thigh, Malwani spices, fresh coriander
Pork Vindaloo
Pork shoulder, raw mango chutney, thattu dosa bread
Roe Deer Korma
Ardverikie roe deer backstrap, grilled oyster mushrooms, berry chutney
Chettinad Duck
Chettinad spices, Creedy carver free-range duck breast
Lamb
Lamb Pepper Roast
Ghee, Black spices, coconut, Malabar paratha, pickled lemon
Punjabi Lamb Shank
Slow-cooked lamb shank, garam masala, coriander, ginger
Seafood
Banana Leaf Sea Bream
Coconut chutney, green mango achaar, sambar, thattu dosa
Konkani Halibut
Coconut curry, shallots, kokum, curry leaves
Goan Monkfish
Star anise, black peppercorns, lime leaves, tamarind, coconut
Biryani & Salan
Our biryani is a fragrant, tender and nutty South-Indian rice layered with spiced meat or vegetables, caramelised onions, mint, and Kerala’s signature touches of fennel, curry leaves, and ghee. Sealed and slow-cooked for deep coastal flavour. This is a timeless Indian classic biryani experience.
Malabar Chicken Biryani
Kaima rice, garam masala, date pickle, salan, raita, papad
Malabar Lamb Dum Biryani
Kaima rice, garam masala, date pickle, salan, raita, papad
Accompaniments & Sides
For vegan-friendly naan, please inform your waiter.
Plain Naan
Garlic and Coriander Naan
Mango Peshwari Naan
Blue Cheese Naan
Long Grain Basmati Pilau Rice
Boiled Rice
Swadish Mooli and Carrot Pickle
Boondi Raita
Onion Pyaz and Lemon
Whole Green Chillies
Kids Menu
For ages 10 & under only. 2 Courses for £17, 3 Courses for £22.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in the tandoor.
Paneer Tikka
Soft cottage cheese cubes marinated with mild spices and roasted to perfection.
Butter Chicken
A creamy tomato-based curry with succulent chicken pieces. Served with plain naan or boiled rice.
Paneer Makhni
Cottage cheese in a rich, buttery tomato gravy. Served with plain naan or boiled rice.
Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian frozen dessert made with milk and mango.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Classic creamy vanilla indulgence.
Coffee
100% arabica blend of Colombian Excelso and Indian Monsoon Malabar, lightly roasted giving a luxuriously rich and full-bodied mouthfeel complemented by dark cocoa.
Americano
White Coffee
Cappuccino
Mocha
Cafe Latte
Espresso
Tea
100% Premium leaf, hand blended in the UK.
Masala Chai
Great British Cuppa
A classic breakfast tea.
Earl Grey Crème
Fresh and fragrant earl grey tea.
Dozy Girl
Chamomile, lavender and rose. Caffeine free.
Sunny Sencha
A pure sencha green tea with sunflower petals.
The Digester
Digestion calming orange and ginger tea.
Peppy Mint
A refreshing peppermint tea. Caffeine free.
Deckchair Dreaming
Chamomile and apple tea.
Liqueur Coffee
Liqueur Coffee
Jamieson Whisky, Tia Maria, Baileys