If you are moving to Glasgow and you have heard the rather unflattering stereotypes about Scottish culinary ‘delicacies’ – deep-fried Mars Bars, anyone? – you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that the city is home to a wealth of world-class dining options.
Among them are some truly tantalising hidden gems for dining in Glasgow that deserve to be more widely known – although their culinary offerings can be so delicious, you’ll probably wish you could keep them to yourself.
So, without further ado, here are some of the coolest, quirkiest – and most mouth-watering – Glaswegian culinary treasures that not enough people know about.
Glaschu
Moving to a new city can be tiring and hungry work, even if you’ve had the benefit of assistance from an experienced Glasgow removals company, like Doree Bonner, to assist you with every step of the relocation. Once your last boxes have been unpacked, you will probably be craving some hearty comfort food with a sumptuous modern twist – and that’s just what you’ll find at Glaschu (Gaelic for Glasgow).
With its menu of Glaswegian-inspired delicacies – which includes gin and cardamom smoked salmon, aged Scottish beef, and thyme-roasted haunch of venison – Glaschu provides a true feast for the senses that will help you forget your relocation fatigue. Wash down your meal with a glass of 10-year tawny port or a Barrowlands aperitif, and you are sure to be well-satisfied.
The Howlin’ Wolf
If you’re keen to find a favourite Glasgow nightspot, The Howlin’ Wolf will probably be foremost on your list of options. This lively American whiskey bar is renowned for its live music and its jaw-dropping array of American whiskeys and craft beers. However, it is also lauded for its sumptuous menu of delicious American and Mexican-inspired cuisine, made from the finest locally sourced ingredients.
On the menu, you will find enticing delights such as southern fried kohlrabi wings, whiskey-infused haggis and glazed shallot tacos, and roasted okra and ragu-stuffed tomato burgers, to name a few of its lip-smacking signature dishes.
Bibimbap
Anyone with an affection for Korea’s flavourful culinary gems will want to grab a table at Bibimbap, located on West Nile Street in the heart of Glasgow.
Here you can order from a menu of tantalising Korean favourites, including chicken skewers with spicy chilli sauce, bi bim bap (of course), kimchi and pork fried rice, and beef bulgogi. Accompany your meal with some selections from their impressive drinks list, such as a Korean Toddy with winter spice-infused soju, or perhaps a mango and coconut daiquiri or green tea punch with star anise and green chartreuse.
Hanoi Bike Shop
Dubbed one of the world’s coolest places to eat by none other than Wanderlust magazine, Hanoi Bike Shop is definitely a Glaswegian dining institution, despite its small size.
This Vietnamese canteen provides a quirky and colourful setting in which to feast on a mouth-watering menu of traditional and fusion delicacies. Whether you opt for the spicy jungle mussels, the ginger caramel chicken, or garlic and sesame wok-fried greens, you will be in for a culinary treat.
Each one of these dining in Glasgow options offers tantalising dishes that could delight your tastebuds. The hardest decisions you will have to make are where to go first and what to eat!
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