Set amidst the centre of Glasgow's Merchant city district, we offer diners a vast array of speciality dishes from India's southern region. Our unique menu of chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian preparations have become favourites amongst the discerning customer. Diners can also enjoy the views of an open plan kitchen where chefs prepare dishes and breads which are a sight to be enjoyed in their own right.
This along with our relaxed stylish interior has earned Dakhin its reputation as one of the best South Indian restaurants in the UK. Between the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean lies a tropical expanse of endless beaches, mountain ranges and plateaus crisscrossed by a maze of rivers.
This along with our relaxed stylish interior has earned Dakhin its reputation as one of the best South Indian restaurants in the UK. Between the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean lies a tropical expanse of endless beaches, mountain ranges and plateaus crisscrossed by a maze of rivers.
Reviews (24)
Stevie Drummond
Dec 26, 2021
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I can't compare Dakhin to any other Indian restaurant I'd visited as I just hadn't tasted anything remotely similar before. What I do know, is that it's one of the best Indian meals I've had. Cooked to perfection. **Ignorant man alert** as a South Indian restaurant, I had no idea what any of the dishes were - waiter talked us through the choices and even went into detail on the recipes and how they were cooked. Lovely place, great staff. Will definitely return.
On a different note, if I had noticed that everything was gluten free, I "might" have chosen a different restaurant due, again, to my
On a different note, if I had noticed that everything was gluten free, I "might" have chosen a different restaurant due, again, to my
Martin Empson
Dec 14, 2021
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Suzie Suzanne Colquhoun
Nov 21, 2021
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Doreen King
Nov 14, 2021
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Sofi Fernandez
Nov 09, 2021
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The food was lovely. I have ordered here via deliveroo ages ago and the food was really great. Hence when we went to Glasgow, went for a meal here.. Loved the place and the food was amazing. It was the service that was outstanding. It seemed seamless and well organized and the staff seemed really nice and nothing was too much trouble for them. A great team at work!
Karen Fraser Smith
Oct 31, 2021
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Alan Urquhart
Oct 01, 2021
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Manoj Banga
Sep 14, 2021
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Michelle McClure
Sep 13, 2021
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Whether you are gluten free or not - this is hands down the BEST Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to in my life!
Everything on the menu is gluten free to the extent that they are @coeliacuk approved!
The food was OUTSTANDING - I had my first Dosa and my husband’s prawn curry was just 🤯outrageously good! The chutneys with the poppadoms are not like anything I’ve had before / I have had my fair share of Indian curries’
Highly recommend this place if you are ever in Scotland - make your way to the Merchant Quarter to Dakhin in Glasgow - the charming staff will win you over instantly
Everything on the menu is gluten free to the extent that they are @coeliacuk approved!
The food was OUTSTANDING - I had my first Dosa and my husband’s prawn curry was just 🤯outrageously good! The chutneys with the poppadoms are not like anything I’ve had before / I have had my fair share of Indian curries’
Highly recommend this place if you are ever in Scotland - make your way to the Merchant Quarter to Dakhin in Glasgow - the charming staff will win you over instantly
Alison Love Ford
Aug 14, 2021
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Jennifer Blair
Jun 25, 2021
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Had a lovely lunch here yesterday, the staff were friendly and the restaurant was lovely. The food was different and delicious. We had spinach bhaji to start and dosa for our mains. My friend had chicken and I had the masala dosa (the vegetarian one). They were really filling and one would definitely have been enough between two. Really nice to try somewhere a wee bit different. We ate using the pre theatre deal.
James Wickenden
Jan 21, 2021
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A real gem if you love Indian food. Nothing like the usual and tops any Indian I’ve ever been to. Staff were spot on with service. In a great spot in Glasgow too. Nice big windows with second floor views. The menu offers a great range and I wish I could have tried more. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back.
Prathap Gupta
Dec 16, 2020
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Yujin O.
May 11, 2018
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We had dinner here and yhe service was great. The place is modern and clean inside with very good variety of dishes.
Also has great lunch Tahli & early dinner prix fix menu as well.
We tried the fish, spinach lentil, lam dosa and the masala dosa. They were all very flavorful delicious.
We will definitely try this place again next time we are in town.
Also has great lunch Tahli & early dinner prix fix menu as well.
We tried the fish, spinach lentil, lam dosa and the masala dosa. They were all very flavorful delicious.
We will definitely try this place again next time we are in town.
Kim G.
Jun 15, 2017
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Sarah A.
May 24, 2016
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My favourite Indian. I love it here. The menu is really clearly marked for those with dietary requirements and the staff are super knowledgeable on top. All their vegetarian options are actually vegan with the vegetarian options marked with another sign.
We went for Sunday lunch so we had half priced mains. Together with a selection of breads, rice, a starter and a drink it came to £22 (including service charge). For a really lovely meal I thought that was pretty good to pay. Can understand it being slightly less enjoyable if the main was full price.
Another reason I love it here are the breads
We went for Sunday lunch so we had half priced mains. Together with a selection of breads, rice, a starter and a drink it came to £22 (including service charge). For a really lovely meal I thought that was pretty good to pay. Can understand it being slightly less enjoyable if the main was full price.
Another reason I love it here are the breads
Elaine D.
May 23, 2016
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Dakhin really is fantastic for people with dietary requirements, I can see why it's so popular. I think their menu is 100% gluten free and their vegetarian options which contain dairy are clearly marked.
At £10-12 a curry - not including sides - it is a tad more expensive than I can normally justify spending on a main, but they do half price mains on Sunday afternoons (Saturdays too, I think) and on early evenings. We shared starters, two types of flavoured rice (opted not to order the plain one), curries, a MASSIVE dosa, and a selection breads. With an Irn Bru my share came to around £19
At £10-12 a curry - not including sides - it is a tad more expensive than I can normally justify spending on a main, but they do half price mains on Sunday afternoons (Saturdays too, I think) and on early evenings. We shared starters, two types of flavoured rice (opted not to order the plain one), curries, a MASSIVE dosa, and a selection breads. With an Irn Bru my share came to around £19
Leanne R.
Mar 25, 2016
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Visited the Dakhin last night for the first time. Had heard their menu was really clearly marked in terms of dairy and none of their dishes contain egg. Result! It's so nice to be able to go somewhere and not ask what can be made vegan etc.
We were a table of six but service was really quick. The restaurant wasn't that busy at it was only 5:30pm. Although their wine menu doesn't make wines veggie or vegan friendly, a quick Google search confirmed that my choice was suitable.
They brought out a selection of dips, curried coconut and poppadoms. So delicious and the colours were
We were a table of six but service was really quick. The restaurant wasn't that busy at it was only 5:30pm. Although their wine menu doesn't make wines veggie or vegan friendly, a quick Google search confirmed that my choice was suitable.
They brought out a selection of dips, curried coconut and poppadoms. So delicious and the colours were
Tracy W.
Nov 23, 2015
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We went in today after a co-worker of mine mentioned that their entire menu is gluten free. Whhattt?? This I need to see! So, we popped in after work (about 5:30, during pre-theatre prices). We were the second table in the door so no issues with them needing the table back (granted, this is also Monday.) The pre-theatre deal is half price mains, which I believe was good until 6:30pm.
I'm usually no fan of Indian food, but I've been trying to be brave and find some new things that I'll like. So, my vegetarian partner and I opted to split a couple dishes. We started out with something
I'm usually no fan of Indian food, but I've been trying to be brave and find some new things that I'll like. So, my vegetarian partner and I opted to split a couple dishes. We started out with something
Rob K.
Oct 05, 2015
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The Dakhin is one of those places I always forget about when going for a meal with the Mr - it just doesn't do it for me as a coupley kind of place. But for big groups it's ace.
Every couple of months a group of around 10 of us have a catch up here - like we did last weekend!
The Dakhin serves South Indian cuisine (it's sister restaurant The Dabba - at the next corner down - specialises in North Indian foods) - which I love. Each time I come here, I try something different - current favourite though, is the poondu milagai (spicy chicken, tomatoes & peppers). I've
Every couple of months a group of around 10 of us have a catch up here - like we did last weekend!
The Dakhin serves South Indian cuisine (it's sister restaurant The Dabba - at the next corner down - specialises in North Indian foods) - which I love. Each time I come here, I try something different - current favourite though, is the poondu milagai (spicy chicken, tomatoes & peppers). I've
Trudie M.
Apr 07, 2015
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I was so excited when we decided on our Saturday night outing to the Dahkin. Something a little different for us. I booked our table for 6pm it was rather empty at that time - I suppose it was a bit early. My thoughts were great we can take a bit of time over our food. Sometime you can be in and out in no time.
Firstly the menu is massive and the majority of the dishes are vegetarian - expensive vegetarian dishes of around £16+ per dish. I opted for the Vegi dosa for mains. We shared a couple of starters Fish type of pakora and a cheese type dumpling. Food was all very pleasant. Not great selection
Firstly the menu is massive and the majority of the dishes are vegetarian - expensive vegetarian dishes of around £16+ per dish. I opted for the Vegi dosa for mains. We shared a couple of starters Fish type of pakora and a cheese type dumpling. Food was all very pleasant. Not great selection
Rocco G.
Mar 31, 2015
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Dakhin is a rather informal looking restaurant, almost with a "cafe" type feel. Its minimal, has bare wooden tables and simple furnishings. It should therefore, in my opinion be focusing on simple food at a relatively good price, given the vibe of the place, i.e. a no fuss kinda place. Also considering that the vast majority of dishes are vegetarian you would expect it to be good value (not to diss veggie food, as I am quite partial to a veggie or 5, a day).
Now, as mentioned, I'm not a huge carnivore and don't expect to eat meat for every meal, but I expected to see some
Now, as mentioned, I'm not a huge carnivore and don't expect to eat meat for every meal, but I expected to see some
Heather M.
May 30, 2014
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We were recently in Glasgow visiting from the US when we asked a local bartender for a recommendation for Indian food, she directed us to Dakhin.
Where we are from the Indian restaurants do not indicate if they are northern or southern cuisine, we have since discovered they are mostly northern. Based on this many of the items on the menu were new to us.
The staff was super helpful, they asked some questions and suggested some dishes. We tried the Batata Bonda, Kozhi Melagu Chettinard, Kodi Biryani and lamb chops in a sauce (not sure of the name). Everything was excellent!! We enjoyed every
Where we are from the Indian restaurants do not indicate if they are northern or southern cuisine, we have since discovered they are mostly northern. Based on this many of the items on the menu were new to us.
The staff was super helpful, they asked some questions and suggested some dishes. We tried the Batata Bonda, Kozhi Melagu Chettinard, Kodi Biryani and lamb chops in a sauce (not sure of the name). Everything was excellent!! We enjoyed every
Martin R.
Nov 25, 2013
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I've been tempted by the Dakhin for some time since enjoying a meal at its sister restaurant the Dhabba just down the street on Candleriggs. So at long last, I got together with some friends for a meal here on a busy Saturday evening.
Despite the restaurant was full, we only had a couple of minutes wait for a table for four. The service was excellent - taking our coats, a drink order and serving an appetiser within five minutes of being seated.
The food is truly outstanding. Lots of spinach, ginger, chilli, and spices. No tikka masala type dishes here, real authentic south-Indian cuisine with
Despite the restaurant was full, we only had a couple of minutes wait for a table for four. The service was excellent - taking our coats, a drink order and serving an appetiser within five minutes of being seated.
The food is truly outstanding. Lots of spinach, ginger, chilli, and spices. No tikka masala type dishes here, real authentic south-Indian cuisine with
