The Village “Curry House” – Glasgow – Scotland

The Village, one of the best Curry Houses in Glasgow!

The Restaurant – 119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8BA

The Takeaway (same building) – 129 Nelson St., Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ

Open from Noon until around Eleven, every day..

Just Across The Clyde

The Village “Curry House” is in Tradeston just across the River Clyde in Glasgow’s Southside. Tradeston may be as run down as Sheffield’s Kelham Island was ten years ago. Kelham Island has been completely transformed. Tradeston is coming back with the construction of the Barclay’s Bank complex on the waterfront.

There is a Bus Stop immediately outside. The premises are passed by many bus routes heading towards Ibrox, Cardonald and Paisley, yet how many people would dream of alighting here for a treat?

The O2 Academy is a few blocks away.

From Glasgow’s Central Station it is a mere ten minute walk across the new footbridge – The Squiggly Bridge – or a less than five minute walk from either the West St. Subway Station or Bridge St. One might assume that passing trade on foot is minimal, yet the place is never empty.

Once Upon a Time…

My first visit was to the main Upstairs Restaurant. The Tawa was the obvious attraction, it was also my first ever Desi dish. I was instantly hooked. On leaving, my Dear Lady and I were astonished to find about forty people queuing down the stairs waiting to get in.

The Upstairs was a Restaurant-proper, we then tended to keep visits here for special occasions. The Downstairs Café was no different in ambience from any other sit-in Kebab House in the city. This was quite off-putting at first. That the menu here had another Desi dish became the major reason why visits to the Upstairs became rarer. The Village Desi Kourma (Qorma) is truly superb. It is not a Korma in the traditional sense. The use of Yogurt justifies the name, however it is the copious Herbs that give it the Wow-factor and the Citrus after-taste that gives it a further edge over the other dishes, the Tawa is close behind.

The Village – In The Park

There was also a second, purpose built, restaurant further west at Bellahouston, In the Park. (1005 Paisley Rd West, Glasgow G52 1EQ). Hector visited this three times and managed not to have the buffet. On my final visit every Asian Dignitary in the City of Glasgow appeared to be present. With the investment in the main restaurant this has been closed.

The launch of the Curry-Heute Website in April 2010 coincided with the closure of what had been Hector’s virtual place of residence for some years.

This meant a move across the road. I was assured the move would be short term.

Dining alone, the Downstairs Café with Takeaway became home. I used to eat here about twice a week. I was in a happy place with truly excellent food and staff who knew exactly what I was looking for. The Upstairs Restaurant was very popular, especially with the Asian Community in Glasgow and Marg. The Downstairs definitely needed upgrading and so Mr Baig, The Proprietor, made the big decision – acquire the industrial unit next door, renovate and expand.

The former Villagio directly across the street became the temporary home of the business. Staff turnover seemed high, portions became smaller and the food variable. I never had a bad Curry, most remained outstanding. However when it was not perfection then one had had to wonder. Six months here became a year. One year became two. Thirty months after the relocation, the New Build finally opened on September 13, 2012.

The original doorway to the Downstairs has been retained. This is now primarily the entrance to the Takeaway.

The renovated Kitchen remains in situ. Around the corner on West St is the new Main Entrance to the Restaurant.

The Premises are truly stunning! Beyond all recognition…

The Village “Curry House” can now sit around 200 people comfortably. There are a few table cloths for The Dignitaries? The Curry Café atmosphere has been retained, and brought up to date. Areas can be sectioned off for functions. The New Upstairs houses a Private Room whilst a benched Balcony overlooks the main seating area below. As before, there is no Drinks License, one should be here to enjoy the Food.

2023 Menu extracts

2023 Lunch Menu

The Village – Signature Dishes

One of Hector’s favourite dishes at The Village, the Laal Lahori, has long disappeared from the Menu. The much heralded Lamb Desi Qorma is listed as being only available as a Chicken Curry – but ask for Lamb! For those who eat Chicken there is always a sufficiency of choice.