Taste of Chennai is a South Indian restaurant at 331 Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. The dining room presents the flavours and hospitality of Chennai in a central city location, serving lunch and dinner every day and taking table bookings for casual meals or celebrations.
Dosas are an important part of the menu, with the thin, crisp rice and lentil crepes available in several styles. Soups and appetisers lead into curries shaped by South Indian spice combinations, giving diners a different route through Indian cooking from a menu focused mainly on familiar British curry house standards.
Biryani brings aromatic rice together with meat or vegetables, while kothu parotta turns chopped layered flatbread into a substantial dish with spices and other ingredients. Chettinad preparations, fish curries and vegetarian choices reinforce the restaurant's regional identity.
Vegan options and allergen information help plant based diners identify suitable dishes, while group and party catering make the restaurant useful beyond an everyday table booking. Taste of Chennai is especially suited to diners who want to compare dosas, breads, rice dishes and curries across a shared meal.
Address: 331 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3HW, Scotland
Taste of Chennai Menu
Soups
Sweet Corn Veg Soup
A creamy sweet corn soup filled with fresh vegetables for a warm and authentic taste. (Ve)
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup
A rich, thick sweet corn soup infused with tender chicken. (D)
Milagu (Pepper) Rasam
A flavourful, nutritional broth made with hand-pounded spices and herbs. (Ve) 🌶️
Idicha Kozhi Rasam
A flavourful broth featuring the essence of crushed chicken, ground pepper, and southern spices. 🌶️🌶️
Vegetarian Starters
Plain Appalam
(Ve)
Chips – Plain / Masala
Crispy chips in plain or masala flavours. Enjoy loaded fries with TOC’s special masala. (Ve)
Veg Samosa (2 pcs)
Indian filo pastry stuffed with a savoury spiced potato filling. (G Ve)
Samosa Chaat
A tangy, spicy snack with crumbled samosas, tamarind chutneys, sweety yogurt, and spices.
Medu Vada (2 pcs)
Lentil batter with Tamil Nadu mirepoix, deep-fried, and served with coconut chutney. (D)
Dipped Vada
South Indian doughnut soaked in a selection of Sambar / Rasam.
Veg Pakora
Seasoned veggies battered in gram flour, fried to perfection, and served with tamarind sauce. (Ve)
Chilli Paneer
Diced cottage cheese tossed in a flavourful Indo-Chinese sauce with bell peppers and onions. (G D)
Gobi 65
Crispy cauliflower florets marinated in a flavourful blend of herbs and spices, then fried to perfection. (G Ve)
Gobi Manchurian
Crispy battered cauliflower tossed in a tangy Manchurian sauce. (G D)
Mushroom Chukka
Mushroom morels stir fried with black pepper and curry leaf. (G D)
Onion/Potato Bhaji
Crispy fritters made with spiced onion or potato, coated in chickpea flour batter and fried until golden. Perfect with chutney. (G D)
Salads
Green Salad
A fresh blend of onions, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers, crafted for a crisp and authentic taste. (Ve)
Tandoori Starters
Malai Broccoli
Broccoli florets marinated in a delicate blend of cream, cashews, and cardamom, cooked to perfection in a clay oven. (V)
Paneer Tikka (Toc’s Special)
Marinated cottage cheese with Indian spices, served with a side of mint sauce. (D)
Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken, infused with Indian spices and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce. (D)
Lamb Chops (Toc’s Special)
Marinated lamb chops with Punjabi masala, served with mint sauce. (D)
Lamb Sheekh Kebab
Ground lamb mixed with brunoise Indian mirepoix, cheese, and spices, cooked to perfection in a clay oven. (D)
(King Prawn) Jhinga Kebab
Exquisite king prawns marinated with mustard, fennel, and orange masala, cooked to perfection in a clay oven and served sizzling hot to create a taste sensation. (D)
Tandoori Chicken – Half
Juicy chicken marinated in aromatic tandoori spices, grilled to perfection and served sizzling hot. (D)
Tandoori Chicken – (Full/Half)
Juicy chicken marinated in aromatic tandoori spices, grilled to perfection and served sizzling hot. (D)
Non-Veg Starters
Chicken Pakora
Authentic Scottish battered chicken served with pakora sauce. (G)
Haggis Pakora
A Scottish-Indian fusion delight — spiced haggis, coated in a crisp chickpea batter and deep-fried, served with pakora sauce.
Chicken 65
Succulent, juicy, and crispy chicken marinated in TOC’s special 65 masala, served with a sweet chili dip. (G)
Lamb Chukka
Tender lamb morsels slow-braised in exotic masalas.
Chicken Lollipop
Crispy chicken niblets tossed in Indo-Chinese sauce, served with julienne onions and capsicum. (G)
Chilli Chicken
Boneless marinated chicken pan-tossed with chilies and peppers. (G)
Guntur Kodi
Fiery chicken stir-fry from Andhra Pradesh with bold spices and heat.
Chicken Chukka
Boneless chicken cooked with onions, green chilies, and ginger.
Lamb Pepper Fry
Boneless lamb stir-fried with black pepper, herbs, and spices.
Madurai Masala Fish (Toc’s Special)
Pangasius fish fillet seared with a robust, spicy Madurai masala for a rich and flavourful taste.
Non-Veg Curry
Chettinadu Chicken Curry
Chicken morsels simmered in a ground Chettinadu paste with onion-tomato masala and coconut milk. (N)
SI Garlic Chicken
Chicken morsels infused with garlic and South Indian spices. (Toc’s Special)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoor chicken pieces with diced capsicum, onion, and a rich butter sauce. (D N)
Chicken Chasni
Tandoori chicken morsels in a tangy, sweet, and creamy sauce. (D)
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tandoori chicken morsels with onion and bell pepper in a yellow sauce. (D N)
Lamb Bhuna
Succulent lamb curry with tomato and dry-roasted fenugreek. (N)
Lamb Pepper Curry
Lamb morsels cooked with hand-crushed peppercorn, onion-tomato masala, and coconut milk. (N)
Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka in a creamy butter sauce with enriched cream. (D N)
Chicken Madras
South Indian spicy curry with chicken in a rich, medium-spiced tomato and onion sauce.
Lamb Vindaloo
A hot and tangy Goan curry with lamb, chili, vinegar, and garlic.
Ginger Lamb
Tender lamb cooked with fresh ginger, onions, lemon and warming spices.
Chennai Meen Kuzhambu (Fish Curry -Toc’s Special)
Overnight-cooked fish curry with spices, garlic, tamarind. (Toc’s Special)
Prawn Moilee
Kerala-style prawns in a coconut curry, flavoured with green chili, lemongrass, and turmeric. (Toc’s Special)
Veg Curry
Tiffin Sambar
Traditional South Indian lentil stew with tamarind and spices. (N Ve)
Channa Masala
Chickpeas simmered in a flavourful blend of Indian spices. (Ve)
Mix Veg Curry
Indian curry with boiled vegetables and homemade garam masala. (N Ve)
Bhindi Masala
Fried lady’s finger in an onion-tomato masala with TOC’s spices. (N Ve)
Veg Korma
A classic mild vegetable curry finished with a coconut creamy yogurt sauce. (N D)
Paneer Saag
Diced cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices. (D)
Poondu (Garlic) Curry
Authentic South Indian onion tamato curry infused with garlic and Tamarind. (Ve)
Kadai Mushroom
Button mushroom, onion and bell pepper tossed in onion and tomato gravy. (N D)
Paneer Butter Masala
Diced cottage cheese cooked in a rich Indian butter cream sauce. (D)
Kadai Paneer
Diced cottage cheese with onion, capsicum, and kadai masala. (D N)
Dal Tadka
Dal cooked and tempered with garlic, long red chili, and hing. (D)
Dal Makhani
Slow-cooked dal with tomato paste, enriched with cream and butter. (D)
Rice & Biryani
Plain Rice
(Ve)
Pulao Rice
(D)
Jeera Rice
(D)
Curd Rice
(D)
Coconut Rice
(Ve)
Veg Fried Rice
(Ve)
Panner Fried Rice
(D)
Egg Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Veg Biryani
(D)
Mushroom Biryani
Chicken / Chicken Tikka Biriyani
(D)
Lamb Biriyani
(D)
Rotti
Chapati
(G Ve)
Tandoori Roti
(G Ve)
Plain Naan
(G D)
Butter Naan
(G D)
Garlic Naan
(G D)
Chilli Naan
(G D)
Cheese Naan
(G D)
Peshwari Naan
(G D)
Parotta
Parotta (Toc’s Special)
Layered, soft parotta cooked to perfection on a tawa, offering a flaky, crispy delight. (G D)
Veg Kothu Parotta
Kothu Parotta
Egg Kothu Parotta
Pan-tossed, shredded parotta mixed with onion-tomato masala, Ceylon spices, and spring onions. ( G D)
Pulled Chicken Kothu Parotta
Pan-tossed, shredded parotta mixed with onion-tomato masala, Ceylon spices, and spring onions. ( G D)
Lamb Kothu Parotta
Pan-tossed, shredded parotta mixed with onion-tomato masala, Ceylon spices, and spring onions. ( G D)
Dosa
South Indian’s Favourite. Fermented rice and lentil batter made overnight, cooked into thin, flattened, spherical shapes. Served with three varieties of chutney and sambar.
Plain Dosa
Classic thin and crispy dosa served with chutneys and sambar. ( G Ve )
Rava Dosa
Crispy dosa made from a mixture of semolina, rice flour, peppercorns, and cumin seeds, served with chutneys and sambar. ( G Ve )
Uttapam
A thicker, fluffier dosa topped with your choice of ingredients. ( G Ve )
Paper Roast
( G Ve )
Ghee Roast
Golden and crispy dosa cooked with ghee, adding a rich flavour. ( G D)
Mysore Masala Dosa (TOC’s Special)
A crispy dosa filled with in-house made authentic Mysore chutney and spiced mashed potatoes, offering a perfect blend of flavours. ( Ve G)
Paneer Masala Dosa
Dosa with grated cottage cheese and exotic masala, filled with spiced mashed potato. ( G D)
Kal Dosa
A unique dosa with a perfect balance of crispy edges and a soft centre. ( Ve G)
Dosa Topping
Podi
(Ve)
Onion
(Ve)
Hot Chutney
(Ve)
Chilli / Coriander
(Ve)
Potato Masala
(Ve)
Paneer
( Ve D)
Egg
( Ve D)
Non-Veg Special Dosas
Unique to Taste of Chennai
Chicken Dosa
Only at Taste of Chennai – the real South Indian non-veg dosa experience.
Lamb Dosa
Only at Taste of Chennai – the real South Indian non-veg dosa experience.
Noodles
Veg Noodles
Savoury noodles stir-fried with vegetables. Add Szechwan for £1 extra for a bold, spicy kick. (G)
Egg Noodles
Savoury noodles stir-fried with vegetables and eggs. Add Szechwan for £1 extra for a bold, spicy kick. (G)
Chicken Noodles
Savoury noodles stir-fried with vegetables, eggs, and chicken. Add Szechwan for £1 extra for a bold, spicy kick. (G)
Puffed
Channa Bhatura
Round, puffed bhatura served with flavourful channa and a fresh side salad. ( G D)
Poori Masala
Puffed wheat flour dough served with a flavourful potato masala. ( G Ve)
Desserts
Scoop of Soft Ice Cream
(Vanilla / Strawberry / Chocolate)
Laddu
Kesari
Gulab Jamuns
Rasamalai
Kulfi
(Malai / Pista / Mango)
Platters
Veg Platter
Samosa, Onion Bhajji, Gobi 65, Potato Bhajji, Medu Vada, Veg Pakora, and Salad. Expertly crafted items, served together for authentic South Indian flavours. ( G Ve)
Non-Veg Platter
Chicken tikka, Seekh kebab, Lamb chops, Tandoori chicken, and King prawn. A hearty selection of meats, each cooked to perfection in a clay oven. (D)
Steamed
Idli (3 pieces)
Steamed South Indian rice cakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with a variety of chutneys and sambar. (Ve)
Idli Vadai
2 pieces of soft Idli and 1 crispy Vada, served with sambar and assorted chutneys. (Ve)
Sambar Idli
Steamed Idlis soaked in piping hot sambar and served with chutneys on the side. (Ve)
Thali
Lunch served 12:00 P.M – 3:00 P.M. Not to be shared.
South Indian Meals
Sweet, Kal dosa (1Pc), rice, sambar, rasam, veg curry, buttermilk, appalam.
North Indian Thali
Sweet, chapati, dal, rice, appalam, veg curry, paneer butter masala.
White Wine
Art Indomita Chardonnay
Light citrus aromas and a palate of juicy fruits with a hint of vanilla.
Maraquita Sauvignon Blanc
Aromas of grapefruit and melon with a crisp, dry palate of lemon and lime.
Parigi Pinot Grigio
Stone fruit and citrus aromas with tropical fruit flavours of melon and peach.
ST Peyre Picpoul de Pinet
Crisp, citrusy wine with subtle mineral flavours and nutty tones.
Liqueurs
Sierra Tequila
A bold, crisp tequila with notes of citrus and pepper.
Malibu
Caribbean rum with coconut flavor; sweet and smooth.
Baileys
Rich Irish cream liqueur with a hint of chocolate and vanilla.
Peach Schnapps
Sweet, fruity liqueur with a strong peach flavor.
Soft Drinks
Coke
Bottle – Classic fizzy cola drink.
Diet Coke
Bottle – Sugar-free cola alternative.
Coke Zero
Bottle – Zero sugar, full taste cola.
Sprite
Bottle – Crisp lemon-lime soda.
Fresh Juice
Get Squashed – Carrot
Freshly extracted carrot juice rich in beta-carotene and sweetness.
Get Peeled – Orange
Zesty and refreshing orange juice packed with vitamin C.
Get Pressed – Apple
Crisp and naturally sweet juice made from fresh apples.
Get Grated – Beetroot, Carrot, Orange, Ginger
A detoxifying and vibrant mix with a spicy ginger kick.
South Indian Beverages
Butter Milk
Fresh Lime Juice
Tender Coconut Water
Rose Milk
Beers & Ciders
Draught & Bottled
Kingfisher
Draught
Tiger
Corona
Peroni
Whiskey
Jack Daniels
Classic American whiskey with smooth character.
Jameson
Smooth Irish whiskey, triple-distilled.
Jura
Island single malt Scotch with rich flavors.
Cocktails
Raspberry Mojito
White rum, zesty limes, garden mint, and the finest plump raspberries.
Skinny Mojito
White rum, Persian limes from Mexico, mint and sugar.
Pornstar Martini
Stone Vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit, puree and syrup.