Alishan Tandoori

250 Battlefield Road, Glasgow, G42 9HU

Telephone 0141 632 5294 / 0141 636 1811
Food served Sun–Wed 5pm–midnight; Thu–Sat noon–2pm, 5pm–midnight.
Average price £7.95 (set lunch); £17 (evening meal)
Email
Website www.alishantandoori.co.uk

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A familiar spot in suburban Battlefield, Alishan Tandoori has been delighting locals for over 25 years. After passing between two huge fish tanks that keep takeaway customers largely out of view of the small dining space, diners can flick through pages of familiar Indian and Pakistani dishes, along with some intriguing house specialities. The menu contains fascinating descriptions of many dishes, which help make decisions on what to choose. From familiar starters, the egg and mushroom puri is a good example of this popular appetizer. More interesting is a spicy mulligatawny soup, dense with meat, lentils and vegetables. The range of mains is mind-boggling, but some do stand out. Co-owner Chico’s choices include a thick maha masala with chicken tikka and minced lamb in a ginger-infused sauce that includes the interesting addition of sweetcorn, nicely balancing the heat. The masalandar range is vibrant to the eye, and sweet and sour on the palate. Alishan gets the basics spot on, and that’s one of the reasons customers keep on coming back; the friendly, helpful staff is another.

High point: Huge range to choose from
Low point: Tables a bit close

Number of wines sold by the glass: 3
Delivery: £1 locally
Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
Music on stereo: Traditional Indian
Capacity: 44
Largest group: 44
Open since: 1987
House wine: £12.95 per bottle

Comments & ratings

4. starlight32 – 10 Dec 2011, 7:00pm Alishan Tandoori Report: I have to say I find all the reviews here so different from my experience. I love the food here and know many others that do aswell. The garlic nan is sensational as is the garlic chilli chicken dish. I have recommended it to many. The service is great and really friendly. The christmas decorations are way over the top but hilarious!

3. Ryan123 – 12 Mar 2011, 10:31pm Report

Were do i start well i begin by saying do not eat out of here you would be better buying a box a dog biscuits ,

I got a chicken curry and rice plus chicken Pakora for me and my partner were totally starving so would probably been happy eating anything not this , First taste of the curry straight away we both said this is bland no flavour at all but as i said that hungry we eat until my partner decided to pull something out her mouth it was a chicken bone , In a breast of chicken curry how i cant explain so after that it was game over with the curry , Thought its fine we can eat the pakora tasted that and same as curry no flavour but to make worse was that dry i would a being better picking up the news paper and eating that and the pakora sauce made no difference .

I can easily say in my whole 28 years on this planet this is the worst take away i ever had and i had a good few in my time so the place a big noooooooooo for me .

2. Tips – 4 Jun 2009, 7:47pm Alishan Tandoori Report: Surroundings are slightly tired, but the table cloths are clean and the service is friendly. Starters were pakora, often greasy, but not here. The karahi lamb was tasty, but not too hot - I had chosen not to have the extra chillies added. There wasn't the mountain of rice you can get, but there was sufficient and it left room for the nan bread, which needed the spare place at the table. Try the pardesi chicken with its glorious flavours. The chef can make it mild if hot curries are not your thing; that's the benefit of sauces made in the restaurant. After that you can choose a sweet from the standard menu that can be found in so many places or you can have som gulab jamin if you have a sweet tooth. Nobody was hurrying outwhen we finally left late in the evening having had a pleasurable evening. Good value for money.

1. Tips – 4 Jun 2009, 7:22pm Report: The pakora I had were the least greasy I have ever had. No detectable grease at all.

Average rating 4.5/5 from 2 reviews of Alishan Tandoori.

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