Mother India’s Cafe – Glasgow – Scotland

Mother India’s Cafe

1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD

Open all day, mid afternoon is Hector’s preferred time to visit.

Machi Masala, the best Fish Curry served in Glasgow? Who says? Hector!

Though in 2024, Hector suggests it may have lost its edge.

Machi Masala

Butter Chicken, the best of its type served in Glasgow, anywhere? Who says? Marg.

Butter Chicken

One thing is certain, Hector will never order the latter, but for those who like that sort of thing, it’s – creamy with a kick – as Marg has assured me over the years.

Located in Glasgow’s West End, prices here are appreciably more than one can expect to pay in Hector’s favourite Southside Curry Cafes. Mother India’s Cafe serves Tapas sized portions in house but full sized portions for Takeaway. I deduce the latter based on price, never having ordered a Takeaway here. The Dishes can come as they are ready, not necessarily together.

Mother India’s Cafe is part of the Mother India chain of Curry Houses which has shrunk over the years. Only three of the once five Glasgow outlets remain, next door at Dining In, and off Byres Rd. at Ashton Lane. Buccleuch St. has closed, the Byres Rd. outlet became independent and evolved into Little Curry House.

The walls are adorned with the faces of dignitaries associated with Curry in Glasgow.

Booking is not possible, unlike the nearby mother house – Mother India – the restaurant. That the mother house does not feature prominently in Curry-Heute is another saga.