Desi Pakwan I visited Desi Pakwan just after it opened and was equal parts impressed by what I had and slightly baffled by the set-up. I was long overdue a revisit not least because on my first visit I had burger and chips as a main course which isn’t a traditionally sound way to judge …

Red Fort I had a question from a regular reader in connection with whether Red Fort on Drummond Street was still open for their much valued lunchtime buffet. I couldn’t immediately work out the answer so I pledged to go and investigate.Exterior Although aware of their lunchtime deal (£7.95 for me/£6.95 for students), it wasn’t …

Ranjit’s Kitchen It was highly enjoyable to be back on Glasgow’s Southside once more. After a beer or two at the Allison Arms, Beer Man and I went to look at the impressive Koelschip Yard – my first visit – and then on to a fun crafty drinks and nibbles place called Marchtown. Exterior After …

Mehran Tandoori and Sweet Centre Friday night takeaway! This marked my last end-of-working-week slump in the chair for quite a while. The joy of sabbaticals.Mac I thought I’d give the Mehran Tandoori and Sweet Centre a try as I’d caught sight of their incredibly broad menu on a previous browse. There was almost too much …

Janatha Food Store I’m not really one for snacking or newspapers so I rarely find myself in newsagent shops, but in the early days of coronation chicken quest I popped into Janatha Food Store on Montrose Terrace to check out their wares.Exterior The coronation chicken didn’t rate too highly but I did notice pretty decent …