Ambala Restaurant
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:30 – 11:00 PM
Overview
Ambala Restaurant at 11 Forth Street in Glasgow – because when a family-run restaurant has been operating since 1984 and still gets 4.3 stars from over 1,200 reviews, you know they're doing something absolutely legendary. Established 40 years ago, Ambala has become one of Glasgow's most beloved spots for authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine, and frankly, they've earned every single star. Here's what makes Ambala special: they're not messing around with this whole "freshly cooked from raw meat to perfection" thing. They're specialists in Lahori Chaska Karahi (which sounds incredible), Mixed Grill (because sometimes you need ALL the grilled meats), and house-made Kulfi Falooda (because proper desserts matter). Their menu reads like a love letter to Pakistani and Indian cuisine – from Spiced Onions and Crispy Pappodams to traditional curries like Kaleji Masala and Paya, plus biryanis that probably make your nan jealous (Chicken, Lamb, Keema, or Mixed Vegetable – take your pick). The recipe for their success? "Mouth-watering food and lively atmosphere are close friends." When you visit on any given evening, you'll hear friends laughing, glasses clinking, and grilled food sizzling – which is basically the sound of a restaurant doing everything right. Operating seven days a week from 12pm to midnight (because lunch AND dinner need quality), they're open whenever you are. Call 0141 2581120 for reservations or order online. They even have an app (search "Ambala Restaurant" – they're with the times). With 1,240 happy reviewers, they're clearly bringing the authentic taste of Pakistan to Glasgow.
What People Are Saying
Ambala Restaurant has established itself as one of Glasgow's most celebrated Middle Eastern and burger destinations, consistently earning exceptional praise for its absolutely fantastic food, authentic taste, and generous portions. The restaurant has been described as absolutely fantastic, best burgers in town, and must try when in Glasgow, with reviewers consistently awarding it high ratings and expressing their eagerness to return.
The food at Ambala receives outstanding reviews, with dishes consistently described as absolutely fantastic, amazing, great authentic taste, good tasty food, well prepared, and always great. The restaurant offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and burgers, and specific dishes receive particular acclaim. The kobeda with naan bread is described as amazing, full of flavour, perfectly cooked, and so juicy, and the naan is described as soft and fresh, the perfect match for the kobeda, and one of the best tasted. The sheekh kebabs are described as served on a sizzling hot plate of vegetables, and reviewers note they were pleasantly surprised. The burgers are described as the best burgers in town, and the food is described as always great and never fails to deliver. The food quality is such that reviewers note it was easily one of the best meals they've had in Glasgow, and the taste is described as authentic and the quality as top class.
Portion sizes are consistently praised as generous, decent portions, and big portions, contributing to the value and satisfaction.
The food is described as freshly made, and the preparation receives positive feedback, described as well prepared.
Delivery service receives positive feedback, described as deliver in good time, contributing to convenience and satisfaction.
Value is consistently praised, with reviewers describing it as good value, creating excellent value for the quality and quantity offered.
For visitors to Glasgow, Ambala has become a destination that many feel is essential to experience, with reviewers describing it as absolutely fantastic, best burgers in town, must try when in Glasgow, and expressing their certainty to return. The restaurant's ability to deliver absolutely fantastic food, authentic taste, generous portions, and good value has earned it enthusiastic recommendations. Whether you're seeking amazing kobeda with naan, best burgers in town, great authentic taste, or simply absolutely fantastic food, Ambala consistently delivers experiences that reviewers describe as absolutely fantastic, amazing, and easily one of the best meals in Glasgow. The combination of quality food, authentic taste, generous portions, and good value makes it a standout and highly recommended establishment in Glasgow's dining scene.
Reviews
Ambala Glasgow is absolutely fantastic! I tried their kobeda with naan bread and it was just amazing — full of flavour, perfectly cooked, and so juicy. The naan was soft and fresh, the perfect match for the kobeda. The portion size was generous, the taste was authentic, and the quality was top class. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in Glasgow. I’ll definitely be going back for more!
Read on Google MapsWell prepared food. Deliver in good time. Good value . I was pleasantly surprised by the sheekh kebabs served on a sizzling hot plate of vegetables.
Read on Google MapsTo me they serve the best burgers in town. Decent portions . It never fails to deliver .The food is always great
Read on Google MapsGood tasty food. Big portions and freshly made. The naan was also one of the best I have tasted.
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