Ashoka Muirhead, Glasgow - Restaurant Bookings & Offers

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Food: 5

Ambience: 5

Service: 5

Value: 5

Ashoka Muirhead serves delicious food

Really enjoyed my visit here with my son, we had a platter of starters & then a chicken bhoona & butter chicken which were delicious. Restaurant is lovely inside but we almost drove by it as it only has a small entrance.

Lorraine Hartie - dined in restaurant 09/04/2024
Food: 5

Ambience: 5

Service: 5

Value: 4

Ashoka Muirhead was lovely

Food was great!

Lorna kerr - dined in restaurant 25/02/2024

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Trusted Indian favourite comes to Muirhead

A mainstay of Indian cuisine in Glasgow since 1972, Ashoka provides great Indian cuisine in a relaxed, cosy atmosphere. Child-friendly with highchairs and a children’s menu available, Ashoka Muirhead has a stylish look and a combination of booths and tables, plus a fabulous new bar awaits, with cocktails, beers and spirits to enjoy before or after your meal.

Freshly-prepared Indian cuisine

The team at Ashoka Muirhead are dedicated to serving the very best of North Indian delicacies for their customers. Starters range from pakora to poori, alongside tandoori options including their Chef’s Special Paneer Tikka and customer favourite Tandoori Chicken. Mains include classics like Rogan Josh and Chef’s Specials such as the Desi Jalfrezi and Dhaba Curry amongst plenty of other delicious options. There’s also a generous number of mouth-watering vegetarian and vegan options. Ashoka’s quality is their legacy and they aim to surpass their own standards every time you visit.

Conveniently located

Ashoka Muirhead is situated on Cumbernauld Road next to multiple bus-stops, with easy on-street parking nearby.

Menus for Ashoka Muirhead

Starters

Pakoras £5.50 (gf)
pakoras are a delicious Indian crisp fried snack made with gram flour & spices
available in paneer, chicken, haggis, and fish

Kathi roll £5.50
kebabs & vegetables are rolled into a soft flaky flatbread topped with spicy-tangy chutney, sliced pepper & onion
available with chicken, lamb & paneer

Poori £5.25
light fluffy Indian pancakes topped with your choice stuffing of chicken masala, spicy prawn, haggis or garlic mushroom

Honey chilli £5.25 / £6.95 (gf)
lightly battered paneer, chicken or king prawn tossed with onion, peppers, spring onion and sweet and sour sauce, garnished with spring onions

Chicken chat £4.95 (gf)
grilled chicken drumstick sautéed with sour & tangy homemade Indian chilli sauce

Desi fried chicken £5.50 (gf)
chicken pieces that have been coated with Indian spice
gram flour and deep fried, served with sweet chilli sauce

Coconut king prawn £6.95 (gf)
crispy fried king prawns is tossed in the southern spice sauce predominantly flavoured with fresh coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaf

Salt & pepper wings £5.25
wings are fried to a crunchy golden brown and then tossed in a garlic, mix peppers, red chilli, white and black pepper mixture, which makes them flavourful and addictive

Garlic mushrooms £4.95
button mushrooms tossed in ginger, garlic, white pepper and cream

Vegan starters

Vegan pakoras £5.25 (gf)
pakoras are made from gram flour batter and cooked to perfection, this selection is especially tailored to the vegan palette
available in vegetable, tofu, cauliflower & mushroom

Veg samosa £5.25
wheat flour shell stuffed with mixture of mashed boiled
potatoes, green peas, spices and green chilli, the entire
pastry is then deep-fried to a golden-brown colour

Onion Bhaji (Desi style) £5.25 (gf)
these crispy and crunchy onion fritters is one of most popular street food from southern India, these
tasty little onion patties are flavoured with chopped
ginger, green chillies, curry leaf and turmeric

Kathi roll £5.25
kebabs & vegetables are rolled into a soft flaky flatbread topped with spicy tangy chutney, sliced pepper & onion.
available with vegetable & tofu.

Honey chilli £5.25 (gf)
lightly battered tofu or cauliflower tossed with onions, peppers, spring onion & sweet-sour sauce, garnished with spring onion

Poori £5.25
light fluffy Indian pancakes topped with your choice
stuffing of potato chickpeas or only chickpeas

Tandoori starters

All grilled selections are nut-free and gluten-free, served with mint sauce

Chicken tikka £5.50
king of the grill, chicken tikka is cubed chicken that is marinated in a spiced yoghurt mixture & then grilled to perfection

Chicken shaslik £5.75
chunks of marinated chicken threaded onto a skewer with pieces of onion, pepper and tomato

Kick-ass chicken tikka £5.95
chicken tikka in hot and spicy sauce, skewered with onion, mushroom & chunks of bell pepper

Tandoori chicken (on the bone) £5.75
raw baby chicken on the bone is marinated in a mixture of hung yoghurt and the spice tandoori masala and cooked on the grill

Lamb tikka £6.25
lamb tikka is a lamb variation on the famous chicken tikka

Lamb chops £6.50
lamb chops marinated in assertive tandoori marinade of hung yoghurt, garam masala, roasted gram flour and spices

Tandoori salmon £6.50
succulent pieces of Scottish salmon fish marinated in tandoori marinade of hung yoghurt, garam masala, roasted gram flour and coriander seeds

Tandoori king prawns £6.95
a zingy starter of hung yoghurt spiced prawns with the warmth of Kashmiri chilli powder and other Indian seasonings

Paneer tikka £5.50
paneer tikka is popular Indian appetiser made with cubes of paneer & veggies marinated with yoghurt and spices.

Tandoori mains

Served with curry sauce & either boiled rice, fried rice, chips or plain naan.

Special rice or naans are available for a surcharge of £1.25.

Special sauces are available for a surcharge of £2.95 - ask a member of staff for details.

Chicken tikka £12.95 (gf)
king of the grill, chicken tikka is cubed chicken that is marinated in a spiced yoghurt mixture & then grilled to perfection

Chicken shaslik £13.95 (gf)
chunks of marinated chicken threaded onto a skewer with pieces of onion, pepper and tomato

Tandoori chicken (on the bone) £13.95 (gf)
raw baby chicken on the bone is marinated in a mixture of hung yoghurt and the spice tandoori masala and cooked on the grill

Lamb Tikka £14.95
lamb tikka is a lamb variation on the famous chicken tikka

Lamb Chops £15.95 (gf)
lamb chops marinated in an assertive tandoori marinade of hung yoghurt, garam masala, roasted gram flour and spices

Kick-ass chicken tikka £13.95
chicken tikka in hot and spicy sauce, skewered with onion, mushroom & chunks of bell pepper

Tandoori mix grill £19.95 (gf)
served with plain naan, a medley of 2 chicken tikka, 1 tandoori chicken, 2 lamb tikka, 2 lamb chops, 2 Lahore grilled salmon & a tandoori king prawn

Tandoori salmon £18.95 (gf)
succulent pieces of Scottish salmon fish marinated in a tandoori marinade of hung yoghurt, garam masala, roasted gram flour and coriander seeds

Tandoori king prawns £18.95 (gf)
a zingy starter of hung yoghurt spiced prawns with the warmth of Kashmiri chilli powder and other Indian seasonings

Paneer tikka £12.95 (gf)
paneer tikka is a popular Indian appetiser made with cubes of paneer & veggies marinated with yoghurt and spices

Ashoka's signature dishes

Peshwari chicken or lamb £12.95
this fragrant & flavour dish has a lot of dry roasted ground spices like chilli powder, cumin seeds, curry leaves and black mustard
Lamb (£1 supplement)

Malabari £12.95
an aromatic curry with coconut milk and loads of south Indian spices, finished with a temper of fried curry leaves, mustard seeds, and whole dried red chilli
Available with chicken, lamb (£1 supplement), lamb tikka (£1.95 supplement), fish, king prawn (£2.50 supplement), paneer, tofu & seasonal vegetables

Murgh makhanwala £12.95
(Famous Butter Chicken)
butter chicken or murgh makhanwala is a classic Indian dish made up of mildly spiced tomato gravy, single cream, and a host of Indian spices like green cardamom, cinnamon stick, and white pepper

Chilli garlic chicken masala £12.95
a truly home-style pot cooking where marinated chunks of chicken is cooked with pickled garlic and fresh green chillies

Old classics

Available in the following:
Vegetable £8.95 Paneer £8.95 Tofu £8.95 Chicken Breast £9.95 Chicken Tikka £10.95 Fish £10.95 Lamb £11.95 Lamb Tikka £13.95 Lamb on the Bone £12.95 Prawn £10.95 King Prawn £14.95

Chasni (gf)
born in Glasgow, light smooth creamy sauce with a delicate twist of sweet ‘n’ sour for those with a delicate palate

Korma (gf)
Mughlai (plain) / Ceylonese (with coconut) / Kashmiri (with fruits) / Shakuti (with green chillies)
classic Glaswegian korma experience available in 4
variations
a flavoursome fusion of tomatoes, paprika, mix nut paste and a host of Indian herbs and spices, finished with coconut cream

Shakuti (gf)
sumptuously creamy and coconut with green chillies

Bhuna (gf)
a rich, flavoursome condensed sauce with ginger, garlic and tomatoes

Masala (gf)
a mouth watering marinade of exotic Punjabi spices, garlic, ginger, cumin, peppers and onions simmered in a yoghurt sauce

Creamy masala (gf)
like masala but the dish is finished with cream and almond powder

South Indian garlic chilli (gf)
hot ‘n’ spicy with a saucy twist of sweet ‘n’ sour

Ashoka malaidar (gf)
spinach puree simmered with lashings of green chillies and garlic with a dash of green chillies

Pardesi (gf)
succulent spinach, shallow fried onions and mushrooms, simmered in rich ginger, garlic tarka

Ashoka Malwa (gf)
this medium spiced dish is made up of spinach, mix peppers, onion and green chillies, flavoured with aniseed

Jalandhri (gf)
slightly spicy curry infused with ginger, garlic, green
chillies and finished with coconut cream and mix pickle

Creamy Jalfrezi (gf)
a delicately spiced combination of crunchy almonds, cashew, sultanas and a flourish of fresh cream and coconut cream

Desi Jalfrezi (gf)
mixed peppers, onion, tomatoes, and fresh green chillies simmered to a thick sauce blended with a host of Indian herbs and spices

Patia (gf)
a tangy sweet ‘n’ sour Indian curry experience

Himalayan hot pot (gf)
cooked in a spicy sauce with ginger, garlic, mushrooms,
mixed peppers, spring onion and carrots

Jaipuri (gf)
a potent fusion of mix peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies and finished with a flourish of coconut cream

Satrangi (gf)
a rich Bhuna style spicy dish with an abundance of sliced mixed peppers, mixed pickle, cherry tomatoes, onions, coriander and spring onions

Lababdar (gf)
extremely rich, creamy, mildly tangy, and faintly sweet gravy, onions, tomatoes, cashews, and spices make this rich, flavourful, and delicious

Karahi bhuna (gf)
a host of Indian spices sautéed with ginger, garlic
with an abundance of mixed peppers and onions

Dhaba curry (gf)
delicious, spicy, and fragrant curry

Ashoka classic biriyani (gf)
biryani is an intricate rice dish made with layers of curried protein & rice

Lagan ki boti
meat or vegetable simmered in a spicy onion tomato gravy and finished with chef's special spice
Available with Lamb only

Vegetable & vegan courses

Available as a side for £5.95 or a main course £8.95

Paneer saag (v)(gf)
paneer saag is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer (Indian cottage cheese) finished with garlic butter

Chana paneer (v)(gf)
Chana paneer is a combination of cottage cheese and boiled chickpeas cooked in an onion tomato gravy flavoured with Indian herbs and spices

Shahi paneer (v)(gf)
preparation of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in thick creamy gravy flavoured with cashew nuts and almonds

Desi chana masala (vg)(gf)
a staple chickpeas curry at home, this simple Punjabi curry is very easy to make and yet flavourful, basic ingredients like onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and peppers

Bombay aloo (vg)(gf)
spiced baby potatoes sautéed with chef’s special onion tomato gravy

Tarka dal (vg)(gf)
boiled lentils (chana dal & red lentil) tempered with onion, tomatoes, cumin, ginger, garlic and dried red chilli, a traditional vegetable curry mix of seasonal vegetables cooked in onion tomato gravy flavoured with a host of Indian herbs and spices

Saag (aloo or tofu) (vg)(gf)
nutritious spinach makes the base of this traditional, healthy Indian dish combined with potatoes or tofu and a host of Indian spices

Aloo channa khumba (vg)(gf)
potatoes, chickpeas and mushrooms cooked in onion tomato gravy, flavoured with Punjabi spices and Fenugreek

Cauliflower dhansac (vg)(gf)
cauliflower florets cooked with spiced lentils and finished with fresh coriander

Starters

Pakora
pakoras are made from gram flour batter and
cooked to perfection
available in vegetable, paneer, tofu, mushroom, chicken, and fish

Vegetable samosa
wheat flour shell stuffed with a mixture of mashed boiled
potatoes, green peas, spices and green chilli, the entire
pastry is then deep-fried to a golden-brown colour

Poori
light fluffy Indian pancakes topped with your choice stuffing of chicken masala, spicy prawn or garlic mushroom

Desi fried chicken
chicken pieces that have been coated with Indian spice gram flour and deep fried, served with sweet chilli sauce

Salt & Pepper Wings
wings are fried to a crunchy golden brown and then tossed in a garlic, mixed peppers, red chilli, white and black pepper mixture, which makes them flavourful and addictive

Honey Chilli
lightly battered tofu, paneer or chicken tossed with onion, peppers, spring onion and sweet and sour sauce, garnished with spring onion

Mains

Available in the following:
Vegetable • Paneer • Tofu • Chicken Breast • Chicken Tikka (supplement £1.00)
Lamb (supplement £1.50)
Prawn • King Prawn (supplement £3.95)

Korma (gf)
Mughlai (plain) / Ceylonese (with coconut) / Kashmiri (with fruits) / Shakuti (with green chillies)
classic Glaswegian korma experience available in 4
variations

Chasni (gf)
a light smooth creamy sauce with a delicate twist of
sweet ‘n’ sour for those with a delicate palate

Karahi bhuna (gf)
a host of Indian spices sautéed with ginger, garlic with
an abundance of mixed peppers and onions

Rogan Josh (gf)
a flavoursome fusion of tomatoes, paprika, mix nut paste and a host of Indian herbs and spices, finished with coconut cream

Lababdar (gf)
extremely rich, creamy, mildly tangy, and faintly sweet gravy, onions, tomatoes, cashews, and spices make this a rich, flavourful, and delicious

Patia (gf)
a tangy sweet and sour Indian curry experience

Creamy Jalfrezi (gf)
a delicately spiced combination of crunchy almonds, cashew, sultanas and a flourish of fresh cream and coconut cream pasanda peanut, cashew and almond powder cooked in cream and yoghurt, finished with turmeric powder

Spicy Jalfrezi (gf)
Mixed peppers, onion, tomatoes, and fresh green chillies simmered to a thick sauce blended with a host of Indian herbs and spices

Satrangi (gf)
a rich Bhuna-style spicy dish with an abundance of sliced
mixed peppers, mixed pickle, cherry tomatoes, onions, coriander and spring onions

South Indian garlic chilli (gf)
hot and spicy with
a saucy twist of sweet ‘n’ sour

Mains served with fried or boiled rice or chips or 2 chapatis or plain naan