Mother India’s Cafe Glasgow is an Indian restaurant on Argyle Street opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery. The welcoming, informal room has built a strong reputation around the idea of trying a little and tasting a lot. Small portions let diners explore several dishes during the same meal.
Samosas, pakoras and dosas lead into a broad selection of fish, seafood, chicken, lamb and vegetables. Tamarind monkfish, spiced haddock and Malabar king prawns sit beside familiar curries and grilled dishes. The format encourages contrast, allowing mild, rich, tangy and hotter preparations to share the table.
Vegetable choices use lentils, chickpeas, paneer, aubergine, okra, mushrooms and seasonal produce, and most can be prepared vegan. Rice, naan, paratha and chutneys help complete the meal. Because some recipes contain nuts and other allergens, guests should check individual dishes with the duty manager.
Beer, wine, lassi, tea and soft drinks provide different ways to balance the spices. Table bookings are available for parties of three or more, while collection offers the same small dish approach at home. Mother India’s Cafe makes Indian dining particularly sociable by replacing a single large main with a table of flavours to compare and share.
Address: 1355 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AD, United Kingdom
Mother India's Cafe Menu
Samosas, Pakoras & Dosas
Vegetable Samosa
Vegetable Pakora
Fish Pakora
Chicken Pakora
Aloo Saag Dosa
Chilli Chicken Dosa
Spicy Keema Dosa
Chilli King Prawns
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Tikka Makhni
Butter Chicken
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chicken Curry
Chicken on Bone Karahi
Ginger Chicken Spinachleaf
Chicken Saag
Chicken Tikka Chasni
Chicken Tikka Masala
Lamb Dishes
Patina Gosht
Lamb Saag
Lamb Bhoona
Alan’s South Indian Ginger Lamb
Methi Keema Mutter
Lamb Chops
Lamb Karahi
Steve’s Roadside Lamb
Chilli Garlic Lamb
Lamb Musallum and Lady Fingers
Fish & Seafood
PRICED DAILY, PLEASE ENQUIRE
Tamarind Monkfish
Price: PRICED DAILY, PLEASE ENQUIRE
Machi Masala
Price: PRICED DAILY, PLEASE ENQUIRE
Spiced Haddock with Green Peas
Price: PRICED DAILY, PLEASE ENQUIRE
Malabari King Prawns
Price: PRICED DAILY, PLEASE ENQUIRE
King Prawn Achari
Price: PRICED DAILY, PLEASE ENQUIRE
Monkfish Curry
Price: PRICED DAILY, PLEASE ENQUIRE
Vegetable & Vegan Dishes
All of the dishes below can be made Vegan with the exception of Saag Paneer and Daal Makhni. Please advise when ordering if Vegan is required.
Chana Daal
Saag Panner
Smoked Aubergines w/Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans
Aloo Gobi & Green Peas
Mix Vegetable Curry
Okra, Potatoes and Tomatoes
Daal Makhni
Dumm Brocolli and Cauliflower
Chana and Sweet Potatoes
Cafe Specials
Chicken Thali
Monday
Vegetarian Thali
Tuesday
Mixed Seafood Biryani
Wednesday
Chicken Handi Biryani
Thursday & Friday
Rice, Breads & Sundries
Lemon & Cashew Nut Rice
Basmati Rice
Nan Bread
Garlic Nan
Peshwari Nan
Paratha
Mango Chutney
Coriander Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Spiced Onions
Raita
Popadom
Chapati
White Wine
Sophie Te’Blanche, Sauvignon Blanc
Iona, Elgin, South Africa
Blanc, Vin de France
La Caisse, South West, France
Chardonnay, Umbrele
Cramele Recas, Vile Timisului, Romania
Pinot Grigio, Terre d’Abruzzo IGT
Bella Modella, Abruzzo, Italy
Red Wine
Malbec, Man Meets Mountain
Mendoza, Argentina
Tempranillo, 1890 Finca Manzanos
Bodegas Manzanos, Rioja, Spain
Sangiovese, IGT, Terre Allegre
Cielo e Terra, Puglia, Italy
Merlot Reserva, Los Espinos
Espinos Y Cardos, Central Valley, Chile