Hot World Cuisine Glasgow
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:30 – 10:00 PM
Overview
Hot World Cuisine Glasgow is Scotland's biggest and best world buffet restaurant, offering guests an extensive culinary journey through international flavours. This popular buffet restaurant specialises in presenting over 300 meticulously prepared dishes across multiple cuisines, all crafted using the freshest and finest ingredients. The restaurant features dedicated sections for Indian, Chinese, and Italian cuisines, alongside a grill station, diverse desserts, and a comprehensive drinks menu. Whether diners are craving exotic spices, comforting classics, or bold and innovative creations, Hot World Cuisine has something to delight every taste bud. The buffet format allows guests to explore international flavours at their own pace, making it an ideal choice for adventurous food lovers and those seeking variety in a single dining experience. Open seven days a week, with adult pricing ranging from £21.99 on weekdays to £23.99 on weekends, the restaurant offers excellent value for money with children under 145cm eating for half price. The buffet operates from 12pm to 10pm on most days (12:30pm on Sundays, when Sunday Roast is included), with a 90-minute table allocation during busy periods to ensure all guests can enjoy the extensive selection of dishes prepared fresh in their kitchen.
What People Are Saying
Hot World Cuisine Glasgow presents itself as a multi-cuisine buffet restaurant offering an extensive selection of dishes from Indian, Chinese, Pakistani, and European culinary traditions. The restaurant has attracted attention for its ambitious concept of providing what some describe as one of Scotland's largest buffet experiences, though customer experiences have varied significantly.
For many visitors, the restaurant's greatest strength lies in its impressive variety and dessert selection. Reviewers consistently praise the extensive range of options available, with the dessert section frequently described as amazing and featuring standout elements like three different chocolate fountains. The buffet's ability to offer something for everyone, from traditional Indian cuisine to European options including Sunday roasts, makes it particularly appealing to families and groups with diverse tastes. The restaurant's clean, tidy, and welcoming environment contributes to a comfortable dining atmosphere that many guests appreciate.
Certain dishes have received particular acclaim from reviewers. The sushi selection is consistently described as absolutely beautiful and enjoyable, while finger food appetizers and small cakes or muffins also receive positive feedback. The Indian cuisine offerings have satisfied families who are big fans of the cuisine, with the food meeting expectations across different age groups. The restaurant also offers a unique birthday promotion where guests celebrating their birthday can enjoy their meal complimentary when booking in advance and providing proof.
The staff at Hot World Cuisine receive consistent praise for their friendly, polite, and attentive service. Individual staff members like Oshin have been specifically commended for their sweet demeanor and regular check-ins throughout meals to ensure guests have everything they need. This level of personal attention and hospitality has contributed significantly to positive dining experiences for many visitors.
However, some reviewers have raised concerns about food quality and consistency. Issues mentioned include some dishes being dry or not as fresh as desired, particularly in the main course selections. Temperature concerns have been noted, with some deep-fried items and fish described as not being warm enough. The Chinese selection has received mixed feedback, with some dishes like Sweet and Sour Chicken Hong Kong Style and noodles receiving criticism for texture and flavor issues. A few reviewers have expressed concerns about food safety and storage practices, though these appear to be isolated incidents rather than consistent patterns.
Value perception varies among guests, with some finding the prices reasonable for the variety offered, while others feel the cost doesn't always match the experience, particularly when food quality concerns arise. The restaurant's interior design receives positive comments, with the space described as looking great and well-maintained.
Hot World Cuisine Glasgow appears to be a restaurant that excels in variety and atmosphere, with particular strengths in dessert offerings, sushi, and customer service. The buffet format and multi-cuisine approach make it an attractive option for those seeking variety and family-friendly dining. However, the restaurant's success seems to depend on maintaining consistent food quality and temperature standards across all stations, which some reviewers have found variable. For visitors seeking an extensive buffet experience with good service and impressive dessert selections, Hot World Cuisine offers a unique dining option in Glasgow, though individual experiences may vary based on timing and specific dish selections.
Reviews
We visited Hot World Cuisine in Glasgow on a Sunday evening and were not disappointed! Our family are big fans of Indian cuisine, and this definitely met everyone’s expectations, from the youngest to the oldest. There was a wide range of Indian dishes alongside European options, with Sunday’s special focus being a traditional Sunday Roast. The dessert selection was amazing, one of the best we’ve seen at a buffet. With a brilliant variety and three different chocolate fountains! The staff were attentive, and the entire place was spotless. Well done to the management and team! Also, if you have an upcoming birthday your meal is on the house as long as you book in advance and can prove it - great concept.
Read on Google MapsVisited Hot World Cuisine in Glasgow recently and had a good overall experience. The environment was clean, tidy, and welcoming, which made for a comfortable dining atmosphere. The buffet offered a wide selection of multi-cuisine dishes including Indian, Chinese, Pakistani, and more — definitely something for everyone. The dessert section was impressive with plenty of choices to satisfy a sweet tooth. Prices were reasonable for the variety offered. Some of the dishes, especially in the mains, were a bit dry and could have been fresher, but the flavors were generally good. The staff were polite, helpful, and attentive, which added to the positive experience. Overall, it’s a solid spot if you're looking for variety and a relaxed dining environment. Would definitely consider visiting again.
Read on Google MapsCame here after seeing lots of pics and videos of this place hoping to experience "the biggest and best buffet in Scotland". Unfortunately wasn't the experience I hoped for. Pros - the Sushi was absolutely beautiful and really enjoyed them. The finger food appetisers were nice too. Dessert section had great options to choose from and the small cakes/muffins were nice. The inside of the place looked great. Staff were friendly enough. Cons - the Chicken Noodle Soup was very strong tasting in ground pepper, and the appearance of it looked like dishwater. The deep fried section of the food wasn't the warmest and fish was cold. The Chinese selection was pretty poor, with the Sweet and Sour Chicken Hong Kong Style tasting strange, and the Noodles feeling rubbery. Waffle Bear - my friend with me got one that looked like it had mould on it, like you see on bread. After I looked at the ones on the tray, there were more like it. I alerted one of the waiters who said "they were made fresh this morning" and he went to check and said on return at first that it was "blue roll" then changed to saying "it was pepper that got inside". We were offered a complimentary coffee on the house but neither of us are coffee drinkers so didn't take it. I went back to dessert section and next thing the Waffle Bears had been changed to newer more fresher better looking ones so quick? Did they have "pepper in them" too? I did hope for the best but I just wasn't feeling it. They may have a bigger selection than Cosmos inside the St. Enoch Centre but the quality of the food doesn't match theirs. I didn't feel the price of £23.99 matched the value of the experience.
Read on Google MapsI was really looking forward to trying Hot World Cuisine after hearing good things, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. While the starters were actually decent and tasted fresh, the main dishes didn’t sit well with me at all. Not long after the meal, I began feeling unwell and I’m quite certain it was food poisoning. It makes me wonder if some of the dishes—especially in the mains—were reheated from the previous day or not stored properly. The flavours just didn’t feel right, and the texture of a few items seemed off too. It’s a shame, because the concept and the variety of dishes are promising, but food safety should be a top priority—especially in buffet-style restaurants. I won’t be returning unless I see major improvements.
Read on Google MapsFantastic service, very polite staff!! The food is great, personally think it’s worth it every once in a while. The entire family approved and will definitely be eating here again. Oshin was very sweet and check up on us throughout our meal to see if we needed anything. Very lovely staff member.
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