KoolBa
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- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Indian, Middle Eastern
- Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00
Sun 13:00–21:00 - Phone number
0141 552 2777
- Website
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Location
- Area
Glasgow
- Cross Street
Merchant City
- Parking Details
Street Parking
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Cold Starters - From the Heart of Persia
Houmous with Pitta Bread£4.00
There are as many types of houmous as there are homes where it is made! Pureed chick peas, sesame seed paste balanced with garlic, sharpened with lemon juice and unified with olive oil. This recipe has been handed down the generations
Shirazi Salad£3.50
The Persians, like the Punjabis are noted for their great love of salad. Rather than a side dish with a main meal they serve salad as a starter. The salad encourages the appetite, sharpens the palate and also happens to make you feel a little more virtuous!
Chicken Oliveh with Pitta Bread£4.50
This persian salad has pickled cucumber, fresh mint, potato and both chicken and egg. The one time you don't have to worry which comes first
Panir and Sabzi£5.00
If there was a single dish that exemplified the journey from Persia to Punjab, then this must be it. Salty, tangy feta cheese served with herbs, olives and salad
Mirza Ghassemi£4.50
This is a dish with history, a plate of food found on the banks of the Caspian Sea. Scorched aubergines, smoky and delicious, cooked in a light tomato sauce with egg and finely chopped garlic. Close your eyes and you're in the heart of Persia
Mixed Mezeh£8.00
`Houmos, mirza ghassemi and mast-o-moosire. Heaven for garlic lovers
Mixed Indian Dips£7.00
4 popadoms, spiced onions, mango chutney and mixed raita
Warm Starters - Welcome To the Punjab
Pakora
You will find pakora on every street corner, every home in the Punjab. It defines the Punjab. And now it has come to define Glasgow! Gram flour fritters, spiced and brought to life with any number of different fillings. The choice is yours
- Seasonal Vegetable Pakora£4.00
- Chicken Breast Pakora£4.50
- Fish Pakora£5.50
Poori
Like Persia, the Punjab does breads by the basket. Poori is one of the favourites. Deep fried and crispy, comforting and delicious
Channa Poori£4.00
Perhaps the most famous poori dish, often served as a breakfast dish. Spicy and sweet chickpea curry nestled into the perfect poori
Prawn Poori£5.50
A more decadent dish, the sweet spice of the curried prawns
Chaat
Chaat is a road side snack widely available on the highways and bye ways of the Punjab. It's the sort of snack you can eat between meals without ruining your appetite
Chicken Chaat£4.50
This is a favourite at weddings; the men slake their thirst with excellent single malt whilst taking the edge off their hunger with Chicken Chaat. Almost tasty enough to make you want to pop the question!
Garlic Mushroom Chaat£4.00
Button Mushrooms cooked in a sweet creamy sauce
Sharing Plate
We understand how difficult it is to make choices, so we say "dont"! Our sharing plate takes you on a longer journey. Vegetable pakora, chicken pakora, fish pakora and chicken chaat
- Serves 3/4£17.00
Main Courses - Passion for Persia
Kofta Kebab£11.50
Possibly the world's original and finest kebab. Perfectly balanced meat and spices grilled on an open charcoal barbecue. Cooked today the way it has been cooked for generations. Two skewers of lovely minced lamb meat served with salad and love
Royal Chicken Kebab£12.00
Marinated chicken, skewered and barbecued. The spice mix for this dish is a family secret. When you taste it, you'll know why! Served with salad and dressing
Majestic Kebab£15.00
One famous emperor of Persia loved both lamb and chicken. So he had the Court Chef combine both. He called it The Majestic Kebab. It is indeed majestic. It is two kebabs, a skewer each of chicken and lamb mince
Shashlik£14.00
Marinated lamb fillet, skewered and grilled over barbecue, served with salad and dressing, mixed peppers and onion. This dish straddles Persia and can be found in modern day Pakistan
Royal Kebab£16.00
One of the Koolba Brothers, can never decide between Shashlik and the Kofta Kebab. So, in his honour, we bring you the Royal Kebab. A skewer of each served with salad and dressing. He says that whenever he eats it, he feels like a King
Persian Kebab Feast for Two£28.00
I'm sure you saw this coming. I love ALL the kebabs at Koolba. So I wanted them ALL on a plate. Three skewers of beautifully barbecued meat and chicken. Shashlik, Kofta, Royal Chicken served on a bed of salad and accompanied by saffron rice. The best kebabs in Scotland. Sublime
Traditional Indian Dishes
Bhuna
This is one of our absolute favourites. Unlike most other North Indian curries the meat is added earlier on in the process. This means the sauce can remain thick and unctious, packed full of ginger, garlic and fresh tomato flavour
Dopiaza
"Do" is the Punjabi word for two, "Piaza" is the word for onions. Two Onions. That's what defines this dish. Slow cooked onions form the base of this masala invigorated with the flavours of fresh cardamum, clove and black pepper
Saag
The Punjab is home to all the best vegetables in India. Drive through any town or village and the spinach stretched skyward. It's a staple of my family. Here we combine it with a luscious masala and let the spinach do all the talking
Punjabi
The Punjabis like nothing more than a party. This dish is a party on a plate. Peppers, Onions, Ginger, Garlic and plenty of green chillis take the party from the plate right into your mouth
Ceylonese
Ceylonese food is defined by spice and coconut. This curry balances the creamy coconut flavour with ground and whole spices and a dash of lemon juice
Kashmiri Korma
The ancient work "Korma" means to braise, cook slowly in a broth. The Kashmiri Korma combines this slow cooked technique with coconut and fruit
Biryani
(£2 supplement) A delicious combination of rice and either meat or missed vegetables, served with curry sauce
Traditional Indian Dishes - Choice Of
Combine your traditional Indian dish with a choice of:
Mixed Vegetable£10.00
Chicken£10.00
Lamb£12.00
Koolba Indian Specialities
If you wish any of the chicken dishes to be served as a lamb version we will happily do so (£2 supplement)
King Prawn Spicy Masala£15.00
Jaipur, the land of pink palaces and lakes gives us this complex dish. Green paper mushrooms, garlic and dried red chillies combine with the sweet King Prawns to create something very special
King Prawn Chasni with Mushrooms£15.00
That sweet and sour Chasni flavour with the King of all the Prawns
Kerelan Garlic Chilli King Prawns£15.00
Prawns are the staple dish of the South Indian seaside town of Mangalore. Rich in garlic, suffused with spice and gorgeously chilli, this is a must for those that pursue authenticity
King Prawn Balti£15.00
A Punjabi take on sea water shellfish. Chickpeas and King Prawn in a creamy, rich yoghurt masala
Lamb Karahi£12.00
A Karahi is a steel cooking utensil, similar to a wok. This is a more robust dish, a potent masala bursting with spice and flavour and plenty of green chillies!
Kerelan Garlic Chilli Chicken Tikka£12.00
A South Indian speciality from the coastal towns of Kerala. This is the garlic and chilli lovers dream come true. Typically of South Indian food, this is a lighter, more nuanced dish but with all the flavour
Chicken Tikka Chasni£12.00
The Chasni is a stalwart of the West of Scotland, not known much beyond. It comes from the Indian obsession with Chinese food. This Chasni is sweet and sour, delicate and creamy. A great dish for those who are looking for an alternative to Korma
Chicken Tikka Jaipuri£12.00
A potent fusion of peppers, onions, garlic, ginger and mushrooms with a touch of tangy sweet "n" sour simmered in exotic jaipuri spices
Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi£12.00
Freshly Jalfrezi is a typical punjabi dish cooked with capsicum, onions and a touch of cream
Chicken Tikka Maseladar£12.00
Delicious chicken tikka smothered in a tandoori sauce, rich in tomatoes, peppers and fresh coriander
Nantara Chicken Tikka and King Prawns£14.00
Nantara cuisine is one of the most ancient in India. From the palaces and gardens of Mysore, this dish combines King Prawns and Chicken Tikka with a special Nantara sauce, finished with fresh chilli and coriander
Butter Chicken Tikka£12.00
From the heart of old Delhi, a deliciously rich butter masala with bite size pieces of chicken tikka
Lamb Rogan Josh£12.00
Inspired by the dried Kashmiri dried chilli tempered with yoghurt, this is a much loved dish across all of North India. Tomatoes, chillies, coriander and tender lamb. Millions of Indians can't be wrong!
Lyllpuri Chicken Tikka£12.00
Lyllpur is one of the biggest and most influential Punjabi cities and is noted for its authentic food. Red peppers, mushrooms, garlic, ginger all finished with Heather Honey. Immense
Special Lamb Dopiaza£12.00
Lamb is the food for parties and functions. This is a regular Lamb Dopiaza taken to another place! Extra crispy onions, button mushrooms and fresh coriander will take you to another place!
Chicken Tikka Shimla£12.00
In the foothills of the Himalayas, Shimla was the Summer capital of the British Raj. This dish harks back from those days. Similar to a Bhuna, this curry is emboldened with paprika, mushrooms and Kashmiri chilli
Chicken Daal£10.00
From the heart of Muslim Punjab, this is festival food. Slow cooked chicken and lentils brought together in an effortlessly delicious masala
Saag Paneer£10.00
Fresh Paneer and spinach are the happiest of bed fellows. This is from the farmlands of the Punjab, full of earthy flavours and the creamy deliciousness of paneer. Almost enough to turn you vegetarian!
Chicken Tikka Masala£12.00
Invented in Glasgow, loved around the world, there is no dish that characterises better the love affair the Scots have with curry. Tandoori mouthfuls of chicken in a masala bursting with capiscums, ginger, garlic and chilli, tempered with cream. This is what made Scotland Brave!
Chicken Tikka Meal£15.00
Marinated tandoori chicken served with fresh salad, rice and sauce
Lamb Tikka Meal£17.00
Marinated tandoori lamb served with fresh salad, rice and sauce
Sabzi Gosht£12.00
Another of those dishes that can be found in Persia and Punjab and everywhere inbetween. Fresh vegetables and tender lamb brought together in a delicious masala. At least two of your five a day!
Rice and Bread and Tasties
Basmati Rice£2.50
Mushroom Rice£3.50
Persian Style Naan£2.50
Freshly baked from the Tandoor
Garlic and Coriander Naan£3.50
Keema Naan£4.00
Spiced minced lamb enfloded into a Naan
Cheese Naan£4.00
Cheddar cheese in a Naan. Genius
Peshwari Naan£4.00
The King of Naans emboldened with coconut
Chapati£1.50
Spicy Vegetable Paratha£4.00
Mast-O-Moosir£3.50
a cooling Persian yoghurt dip with herbs and garlic
Red Spiced Onion£2.00
Mango Chutney£2.00
Mixed Raita£2.00
Mixed Pickle£2.00
Poppadum£1.00
Chips£2.50
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KoolBa does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.
KoolBa is rated 4.8 stars by 881 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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109 Candleriggs Glasgow, G1 1NP
Additional information
- Cross Street
Merchant City
- Area
Glasgow
- Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00
Sun 13:00–21:00 - Cuisines
Indian, Middle Eastern
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Parking Details
Street Parking
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
0141 552 2777