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“Dakhin” means south in the Punjabi dialect, and we at Dakhin are a South Indian restaurant serving authentic South Indian cuisine in Glasgow. At our south Indian restaurant, we serve everything from the classic dosa and idli to special chicken, lamb, seafood, curries, and more. South Indian food is different and made using fresh aromatic herbs, spices, and coconut milk dashes for that smooth taste. So why wait? Next time you are looking for a nice lunch restaurant to spend some lovely time with family and friends, head on to our dine-in restaurant, located just a walk away from Ingram street. You can also order Indian takeaway food from us and enjoy it at home!
Vast South Indian menu served in a modern venue with bare tables, wood floors and an open kitchen.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 89 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NP, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 141 553 2585
Website: https://www.dakhin.com/
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Lewis Cameron
I’d had my eye on dakhin for a while. The massive dosa was calling my name, so I finally went to check it out. It’s a fully nut and gluten free menu –
Here’s what we ordered:
• Starter platter, £18
• Koli Dosa, £20
• Poondu Koli, £17
• Mysore Chilli Koli, £17
• Coconut Rice, £5
• Jasmine Rice, £4.50
The curries were the stars – plenty of chicken and great flavour. The rice was standard, didn’t get much of those flavours coming through and I think I expected the dosa to be massive, like the size of the table (maybe I picked the wrong one?) The starters were decent. A nice mix of things to try.
If you go, the set menus look like better value than ordering a few different things – around £30–45pp, which is about what we spent anyway. I always find that it’s better that way at an Indian restaurant.
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… moreHere’s what we ordered:
• Starter platter, £18
• Koli Dosa, £20
• Poondu Koli, £17
• Mysore Chilli Koli, £17
• Coconut Rice, £5
• Jasmine Rice, £4.50
The curries were the stars – plenty of chicken and great flavour. The rice was standard, didn’t get much of those flavours coming through and I think I expected the dosa to be massive, like the size of the table (maybe I picked the wrong one?) The starters were decent. A nice mix of things to try.
If you go, the set menus look like better value than ordering a few different things – around £30–45pp, which is about what we spent anyway. I always find that it’s better that way at an Indian restaurant.
Follow me on insta for more reviews: @Lewishere_lewisthere
Colin
I arrived at Dakhin nursing a full-body hangover, from the aftermath of climbing Ben Nevis. As an expert in carbohydrates for medicinal purposes, I can confidently say this meal was an absolute resurrection.
We panic ordered an array of dishes, because when you have a mountain-induced caloric deficit, moderation is a myth and you simply point at the menu until they stop you.
The DOSAS, just WOW! These came highly recommended. Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. This meal didn’t just “hit the spot”, it obliterated it.
Verdict: 10/10. The ultimate post-expedition feast.
… moreWe panic ordered an array of dishes, because when you have a mountain-induced caloric deficit, moderation is a myth and you simply point at the menu until they stop you.
The DOSAS, just WOW! These came highly recommended. Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. This meal didn’t just “hit the spot”, it obliterated it.
Verdict: 10/10. The ultimate post-expedition feast.
Zhan McIntyre
We are returning customers as we love thr food a d service here.
Great for vegetarians and people with gluten issues, this is a fabulous restaurant.
… moreGreat for vegetarians and people with gluten issues, this is a fabulous restaurant.
Gerard Clinton
Would be very hard to top this place for authentic south Indian cuisine. I had erachi mappas (lamb chops simmered in tomatoes, onion, and coconut milk). Mildly spicy and full of flavour. Beautiful lean and tender lamb. My wife had korma kai, a veggie korma – best ever she said. My brother in law thoroughly enjoyed the mamsam biryani. The service was top class, relaxed ambience, Kingfisher on draught, fab evening. And very reasonably priced too.
… moreJenn C
Came here because my partner and a friend are gluten intolerant. There were only two servers, both attending to a table with a group of about 12 people (including very rowdy preteens who we were sat right next to). The only 5-6 tables there sat waiting for ages to get our orders in, food delivered, drinks, etc. It took at least 20 minutes to get someone to take our order (we had to get up to ask someone to attend to us), and once the food was delivered we never saw the servers again. Had to track them down a second time to get a bill.
For three people at lunch, no meat or alcohol, the cost came to about £86. Way too much for mediocre food. My friend’s dosa was delicious. The other two dishes were just so-so.
Shoutout to the man preparing most of the food, whose name I didn’t catch but he must be a manager or owner. I came with a friend who uses a wheelchair, and when I asked the servers at the front of there was a lift, or if someone could help carry the chair up the stairs (my friend can walk short distances), I got blank stares. The chef/manager(?) personally went down to greet my friend when she arrived and brought her up the lift that the server didn’t seem to know existed. He was friendly and chatting with many customers throughout the 90 minutes or so we were there.
Overall, would not recommend, but kudos to the one person who left a positive memorable impression.
… moreFor three people at lunch, no meat or alcohol, the cost came to about £86. Way too much for mediocre food. My friend’s dosa was delicious. The other two dishes were just so-so.
Shoutout to the man preparing most of the food, whose name I didn’t catch but he must be a manager or owner. I came with a friend who uses a wheelchair, and when I asked the servers at the front of there was a lift, or if someone could help carry the chair up the stairs (my friend can walk short distances), I got blank stares. The chef/manager(?) personally went down to greet my friend when she arrived and brought her up the lift that the server didn’t seem to know existed. He was friendly and chatting with many customers throughout the 90 minutes or so we were there.
Overall, would not recommend, but kudos to the one person who left a positive memorable impression.
Steven Harrigan
Delicious, incredible, and leaves you wanting to go back. Great food, very attentive staff and all set with a beautiful and historic backdrop of the old Fruitmarket.
… moreElliot
Tremendous nut-free Indian food in the Merchant City. Located on the first floor in a really nice open loft space with views out over the City Halls. It’s just so great to be able to have confidence in the fact that they have no nuts, and the curries were absolutely delicious. I’m knocking off one star only because I do wish the menu had a naan bread – that was missed. Otherwise, highly recommend for location, food, and service.
… moreAndrew Alexander
Food was excellent. The variety of breads to soak up sauce, amazing. But really the stars of the show are the staff. I have never felt so welcomed and appreciated. Dakhin is truly a great place to go. Thank you!
… moreDaya Vivek
We had an amazing vegetarian dinner here. We ordered the thosai tattu (combo plate), plain dosa, keerai kootu (side) and the Kai korma. The appams with the korma were a great combo. My favorite was the keerai kootu and loved it with the dosa.
Delicious meal that left us feeling full and happy!!!
… moreDelicious meal that left us feeling full and happy!!!
Inderjeet Rajbans
In my opinion, this restaurant is highly overrated, especially when evaluated from the perspective of someone seeking authentic South Indian cuisine. While the establishment enjoys a good reputation and seems to have built a solid local customer base, I found the food to be underwhelming in terms of traditional taste and authenticity. The dishes appear to have been modified to cater to Scottish or Western palates, resulting in flavors that are noticeably milder and lacking the complexity that is typical of true South Indian cooking.
This strategy might make sense from a business standpoint — adjusting recipes to be more accessible to the local audience can help attract a wider customer base. However, for diners like myself who are familiar with and appreciate the depth of spices, bold flavors, and unique textures that define South Indian cuisine, the experience was disappointing.
Dishes such as dosa, sambhar, and chutneys did not meet expectations. The sambhar lacked its signature tangy and spicy profile, and the dosa was more on the softer side, missing the crisp texture that is usually a highlight. While the service was friendly and the ambiance was decent, I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a truly authentic South Indian meal. It may work for casual diners, but not for purists.
… moreThis strategy might make sense from a business standpoint — adjusting recipes to be more accessible to the local audience can help attract a wider customer base. However, for diners like myself who are familiar with and appreciate the depth of spices, bold flavors, and unique textures that define South Indian cuisine, the experience was disappointing.
Dishes such as dosa, sambhar, and chutneys did not meet expectations. The sambhar lacked its signature tangy and spicy profile, and the dosa was more on the softer side, missing the crisp texture that is usually a highlight. While the service was friendly and the ambiance was decent, I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a truly authentic South Indian meal. It may work for casual diners, but not for purists.