Desi Dhaba Chaiwala is a casual Pakistani and Indian restaurant at 21 Forth Street in Glasgow’s Southside. Its relaxed setting serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with seating available for diners who want to enjoy the food at the venue.
The menu is organised around dhaba-style specials, breads, roti and desi snacks. This makes it possible to combine a substantial main dish with freshly prepared accompaniments or build a lighter meal from several smaller choices.
Chai is central to the identity, providing a traditional hot drink alongside other refreshments. The mix of savoury dishes and tea makes the restaurant equally suited to a full meal or an informal afternoon visit.
Online ordering adds collection and delivery options for customers eating elsewhere. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should confirm the latest ingredients and preparation methods with staff before ordering.
Address: 21 Forth Street, Glasgow G41 2SP, Scotland
Desi Dhaba Chaiwala Menu
Desi Nashta – All Day Every Day
Desi Nashta (a)
Halwa, 3 Poori’s, Channay, Aloo Boojia, Dahi, Achaar, and a Cup of Chai Semolina Dessert, Three Fried Breads, Spiced Chickpeas, Stir-Fried Potatoes, Yogurt, Mixed Pickles.
Desi Nashta (D)
1 Naan, with Channay, Cup of Chai, Achaar and Mint Sauce Naan bread with Chickpeas, cup of Chai, Pickles, Mint Sauce
Desi Nashta (E)
2 Slice of Toast, 2 Fried Eggs, Beans and a Cup of Chai Slices of Toast, Fried Eggs, Beans and a cup of Chai
Desi Nashta (b)
Plain Paratha, Spicy Omelette, Achaar Layered Flatbread with Omelette (Eggs cooked with spices, onions, and Pepper) For additional £2 upgrade to a filling paratha
Desi Nashta (c)
English Breakfast / Waleyti Nashta Toast, Egg, Hash Brown, Potato Scone, Beans, Turkey Rashers, Sausage, Tomato, Onions, Mushroom, and a cup of Chai.
Desi Nashta (F)
2 French Toast, Nutella Chocolate, and a cup of Hot Chocolate French Toast, Nutella Chocolate and a Hot Chocolate
Breads | Paratha's | Roti's | Naan
Omelette Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Egg (cooked with spices, onions, and mixed pepper
Plain Paratha
A layered Flatbread
Gobi Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Cauliflower
Cheese Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Cheese
Saag Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Spinach
Meetah Paratha
A Sweet layered Flatbread
Aloo Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Potato
Keema Aloo Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Lamb Mince and Potato
Mooli Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Radish
Arabian Paratha
A layered Flatbread with Chicken and Potato
Chicken Cheese Paratha
Nutella Chocolate Paratha
Buttered Paratha Extra
Roghni Naan
A flatbread with butter, sesame seeds, and nigella seeds, baked in a clay oven.
Aloo Naan
A Flatbread stuffed with Potato, baked in a clay oven
Keema Naan
A Flatbread stuffed with spiced Lamb mince, baked in a clay oven.
Kulcha Naan
A flatbread, stuffed with onion and potato baked in a clay oven.
Keema and Cheese Naan
A Flatbread stuffed with Lamb Mince and Cheese, baked in a clay oven.
Chicken and Cheese Naan
A Flatbread stuffed with Chicken and Cheese, baked in a clay oven
Cheese Naan
Naan Plain
Garlic Naan
Maaki Ki Roti
Corn Flour Bread best served with Sarson Ka Saag
Tandoori Roti
A flatbread, that is cooked in a tandoor (clay oven)
Garlic Roti
A flatbread covered with garlic butter
Poori's
Roti
Roti 5 For
Extra Fillings
Meat Dishes (Lamb/Beef)
Nihari
Nihari: Slow-cooked lamb/beef shank in a rich, creamy gravy with bone marrow, ginger, and green chilies.
Paaye
Slow-cooked goat/cow trotters in a spiced, broth with a hint of chili. Haleem
Keema Aloo
Lamb mince cooked in tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes and spices.
Lamb Karahi (0.5Kg)
Lamb cooked in a thick tomato-based sauce with garlic, ginger, and topped with fresh green chilies with 1 Naan.
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb pieces simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy.
Haleem
A creamy slow-cooked stew made with wheat, lentils, and shredded meat.
Lamb Pilau Rice
Lamb Karahi (1Kg)
Meat Dishes (Chicken)
Chicken Curry
Bone-in chicken simmered in a rich sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of whole and ground spices.
Chicken Karahi (0.5Kg)
Chicken cooked in a thick tomato-based sauce with garlic, ginger, and topped with fresh green chilies. with 1 Naan.
Chicken Karahi (1Kg)
Chicken Pilau
Basmati rice cooked with tender chicken and whole spices.
Chicken Student Biryani
A dish made with tender chicken, aromatic basmati rice, and a blend of traditional spices, layered with rich, flavourful gravy.
Creamy Chicken Pasta
A creamy sauce submerging flavoured chicken and peppers.
Vegetable Dishes / Daals
All Vegetable Dishes on Selected Days: Karela, Bindi, Baingan Aloo. (Please ask Staff)
Kerala (Bitter gourd 5), Bindi (Okra se), Baingan Aloo ( Eggplant with Potato)
Karee Pakora (Optional)
A traditional yogurt-based curry made with gram flour and spices, served with soft, fried gram flour fritters (pakoras)
Arbi (Optional)
Made with Yams
Sabsi (Veg) Curry
Vegetable Curry
Aloo Boojia
Stir Fried Potatoes
Saag Curry
Made with Spinach
Channay Curry
A hearty chickpea curry cooked in a spiced tomato and onion gravy
Aloo Ghobhi
Tarka Daal
Lentils cooked until soft and topped with a flavorful tempering of garlic, cumin, and spices in hot oil or ghee.
Sides
Boiled Rice
Pilau Rice
Flavoured rice cooked with herbs and spices
Salad
Mint Chutney (Sauce)
Achar (Pickles)
Thalis
Vegetarian Tali
3 curries plus 1 plain paratha or 2 rotis
Mixed Tali
3 curries plus 1 plain paratha or 2 rotis
Desi Snacks
Samosa Salad Veg (Single)
Made with vegetables with sauces and assortments
Lamb Mince (Single)
Made with Lamb Mince with sauces and assortments
Lamb Mince (Double)
Made with Lamb Mince with sauces and assortments
Samosa Salad Veg (Double)
Made with vegetables with sauces and assortments
Shami Kebab
A mixture of minced meat (usually beef, lamb, or mutton), ground chickpeas, and spices, forming small, shallow-fried patties. or potato friend patties
Chappli Kebab
A mixture of minced meat (usually beef, lamb, or mutton), ground chickpeas, and spices, forming small, shallow-fried patties. or potato friend patties
Alloo Tiki
A mixture of minced meat (usually beef, lamb, or mutton), ground chickpeas, and spices, forming small, shallow-fried patties. or potato friend patties
Dahi Bhallay
Soft lentil dumplings served in creamy yogurt, topped with tangy chutneys and a sprinkle of spices
Omelette
Cheese Burger and Chips
Chicken Burger and Chips
Veggie Burger and Chips
Veggie Pakora
Chicken Pakora
Chips and Cheese
Portion Of Chips (Reg)
Loaded Fries
Anday Wala Burger
Burger with a Shami Kebab paste, spicy omelette, chutney, and salad, served in a soft bun. No Mayo No Ketchup Salad No Salad
Channa Chaat
A tangy and spicy chickpea salad mixed with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and chutneys
Gol Gappay, Channa Chaat and Imli (10pc)
Crispy, hollow puris filled with spicy and tangy tamirand sauce, chickpeas, and potatoes
Veg Samosa
Lamb Samosa
Sooji Ka Halva
A warm semolina dessert cooked with ghee, sugar, and cardamom.
Fruit Chaat
Side Curries And Extras
Gajar Halva Side Portion
Gulab Jamun 1/2 Side portion
Dessert made from deep fried milk balls soaked in rose-scented sugar syrup
Soji Halwa Side Portion
Daal (Lentils) Side Portion
Channa (Chick Peas) Side Portion
Saag (Spinach) Side Portion
Vegetable Curry Side Portion
Aloo Bhujia 1/2 Side Portion
Stir Fried Potatoes
Biriyani – Side Portion
Butter Chicken Side Portion
Chicken Curry Side Portion
Meat Curry Side Portion
Keema Aloo (Lamb) Side Portion
Beans
Fried Egg
Potato Scone
Sausage
Toast
Turkey Rasher (3pcs)
Scrambled Egg
Boiled Egg
Childrens Menu
Chicken Tikka & Chips
Chicken Tikka (5 pcs)
Chicken Tikka On Naan
Chicken Tikka Wrap
Chicken Tikka Wrap & Chips
Desi Dhaba Mix Grill
Kids Fish Finger And Chips
3 Fish Fingers, Chips, Fruit Shoot
Kids Chicken Strips With Chips And Fruit Shoot
Kids Chicken Nuggets, Chips Fruit Shoot
Tandoori Special
Chicken Tikka & Chips
Chicken Tikka (5 pcs)
Chicken Tikka On Naan
Chicken Tikka Wrap
Chicken Tikka Wrap & Chips
Desi Dhaba Mix Grill
Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Wings, Lamb Pieces. served on a Naan