Bombay-inspired restaurant group Dishoom has confirmed the launch date for its long-anticipated Glasgow venue, which will open on Friday 29 August in the city centre.
The new 7,000 sq ft venue is in Nelson Mandela Place, occupying what was once the Glasgow Stock Exchange. It will become the brand’s second Scottish restaurant, following the success of its Edinburgh site, which opened in 2017 and, in keeping with the design of each Dishoom café which is typically based on a narrative from Bombay’s history, Glasgow will feature a fictional backstory centred around ‘Miss X’ – a former covert agent who now runs a bustling Irani café in the heart of the city’s former stock exchange building.
Known for its all-day dining menu inspired by the Irani cafés of Bombay, Dishoom Glasgow will serve dishes such as the Bacon Naan Roll and House Black Daal, alongside small plates, grills and slow-cooked specials.
Dishoom’s arrival in Glasgow has been described by the company as a “long-held ambition” and marks the latest chapter in its UK expansion. The group already operates sites in London, Manchester and Birmingham.
Chef Arun Tilak, Dishoom’s Executive Chef and part of the team since 2012 where he began his journey as Head Chef at Dishoom Covent Garden, said, “Bringing Dishoom to Glasgow has long been a dream of ours. The team has worked hard to create a space and a menu that feels authentic to Bombay while celebrating the character of Glasgow and the heritage of its South Asian community. We cannot wait to welcome our first guests through the door for shared stories and leisurely feasts.”
As with its other venues, the restaurant will also continue Dishoom’s ‘Meal for a Meal’ initiative. For every meal served in Glasgow, the company will donate a meal to a child in need through its partnerships with Magic Breakfast in the UK and The Akshaya Patra Foundation in India. To date, more than 20 million meals have been donated across the group’s ten UK cafés.