Palmtree Kitchen - مطعم النخلة
Opening Hours
🕐 Closes at 9:30 pm on Sunday 26 October
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Overview
Palmtree Kitchen (مطعم النخلة) is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Glasgow that brings the rich culinary traditions of Yemen and the Arab world to the heart of the city. This authentic venue serves the best Yemeni and Middle Eastern dishes, made with love, tradition, and premium ingredients. From the mountains of Yemen to the bustling cities of Lebanon and the Gulf, their menu is a tribute to the diverse and vibrant culinary traditions of the Arab world, offering everything from aromatic Mandi rice dishes and tender grilled meats to authentic Kunafa desserts. Palm Tree Kitchen is more than a restaurant; it's a bridge to the rich flavours and traditions of the Middle East, bringing authentic tastes and heartfelt hospitality to Glasgow. Whether you're craving the aromatic rice dishes of Yemen or the savory grills of the Levant, their menu celebrates the diverse cuisines of the Arab world. The restaurant offers family platters and a perfect setting for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual meals with friends. Their warm ambiance combined with authentic flavors creates an unforgettable Middle Eastern dining experience, taking guests on a culinary journey through Yemen, Lebanon, and the Gulf region right in the heart of Scotland's largest city.
What People Are Saying
Palmtree Kitchen has established itself as one of Glasgow's most celebrated Yemeni dining destinations, consistently earning exceptional praise for its authentic cuisine, welcoming atmosphere, and outstanding service. The restaurant has been described as a must-visit place and a beautiful restaurant, with reviewers consistently awarding it five-star ratings and expressing their enthusiasm for the Yemeni cuisine experience.
The food at Palmtree Kitchen receives outstanding reviews, with dishes consistently described as amazing, extraordinary, and featuring amazing taste and great flavor. The restaurant specializes in authentic Yemeni cuisine, which reviewers describe as one to try if you haven't before, with many noting they left loving Yemeni cuisine even more after their visit. The food quality is exceptional, with one reviewer noting they can't explain in enough words how good the place is.
Specific dishes receive particular acclaim, with the fragrant rice and succulent fall-off-the-bone meat receiving special praise. The lamb mandi is described as tender, and dishes like chicken mandi and lamb madfoon are described as chef's kiss. The mutabal (aubergine starter), fattoush salad (described as AMAZING), and chicken fahsah curry all receive positive feedback. The restaurant also offers complimentary items including a delicious soup starter, yoghurt dip, and spicy salsa, adding value and variety to the dining experience.
The restaurant's beverage offerings include unique soft drinks like kinza, and the lemon and mint drink is described as incredibly refreshing. These unique beverage options complement the authentic cuisine and add to the overall experience.
Service at Palmtree Kitchen is consistently praised as exceptional, with staff described as very helpful, patient, very attentive, and friendly. Individual staff members like Sameera and Adnan receive specific commendations for providing exceptional service that makes experiences even more special. The staff's patience with questions and their helpfulness contribute significantly to positive dining experiences.
The restaurant's atmosphere is consistently described as welcoming, beautiful, and featuring lovely interior and furnishings. The venue is described as truly kid-friendly, with families feeling very openly welcomed by everyone. This family-friendly approach, combined with the welcoming atmosphere, makes it an ideal destination for family visits and special occasions.
For visitors to Glasgow, Palmtree Kitchen has become a destination that many feel is essential to experience, particularly for those seeking authentic Yemeni or Arabic halal cuisine. The restaurant's ability to deliver extraordinary food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere has earned it enthusiastic recommendations. Whether you're seeking authentic Yemeni cuisine, a family-friendly dining experience, or simply amazing flavors, Palmtree Kitchen consistently delivers experiences that reviewers describe as extraordinary and highly recommend. The combination of authentic cuisine, excellent service, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly approach makes it a standout and highly recommended establishment in Glasgow's diverse dining scene.
Reviews
First time family visit to this beautiful restaurant, greeted instantly when we arrived. Server was very helpful and patient with our questions. The lemon & mint drink is incredibly refreshing. Fragrant rice with impeccable succulent fall off the bone meat. Lovely interior and furnishings. Yemeni food at Palm Tree kitchen sure is one to try if you haven’t before!
Read on Google MapsI can’t explain in enough words how good this place is. Please trust me and go down and try the food. I had mutabal (aubergine starter) Fattoush (AMAZING salad) Chicken Fahsah (curry) Lamb mandi (tender lamb and rice) They have delicious soup stater for free, yoghurt dip and spicy salsa.
Read on Google MapsAmazing taste. Liked every item we ordered and left with loving the Yemeni cuisine even more. A must visit place for great flavor.
Read on Google MapsIf I could give 10 stars out of 5, I absolutely would! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was so welcoming. Sameera and Adnan gave us exceptional service, making our experience even more special. It’s a truly kid-friendly restaurant where we felt very openly welcomed by everyone. Highly recommend!
Read on Google MapsThe food here was extraordinary! I was craving a good arabic halal meal and came across this in my online search. We got the chicken mandi and lamb madfoon 🤤 - it was chef's kiss. They even have unique soft drinks like kinza😋. Staff was also very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.
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