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Before you go

Chef / owner
Chef-patron Ajay Kumar (born Punjab; moved to Scotland 2009) with wife Jaspreet (Jas) Kumar running front of house and operations.
Opened
2019
Style
Indian fine dining that pairs regional Indian techniques (spices, fermentation, pickling, smoking, slow cooking) with seasonal Scottish seafood, game and produce. Goes beyond standard curry-house dishes.
Setting
Stylish dining room with marble, mirrors and dark wood in a historic former fire station on Ingram Street, Merchant City (AA / Tripadvisor descriptions).
Awards
AA Restaurant of the Year – Scotland 2026 (AA Hospitality Awards, September 2026); Two AA Rosettes (cited by BBC Great British Menu profile and Glasgow Live); British Curry Awards 2022: Best Restaurant Scotland; Scottish Curry Awards 2023: Outstanding Indian Restaurant of the Year / Scottish Curry Champion (per BBC GBM profile); BBC Great British Menu Series 19 (2024): Scotland heat winner / regional champion
Known for
Scottish produce with Indian techniques, Seafood-focused menu, AA Restaurant of the Year Scotland 2026, Former fire-station setting in Merchant City
Signature dishes
Kashmiri lamb chops, Delhi butter chicken (£1 per plate donated to Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice), Konkani halibut, Sunday roasted leg of lamb / lamb raan (£44pp for 2 or 4, pre-order only), Loch Fyne scallops, Glenfeshie pigeon
Good for
Special-occasion fine dining, Tasting-menu evenings, Sunday lamb raan for sharing, Vegetarian and vegan diners
Prices
5-course tasting menu £60 (optional wine pairing £65). À la carte: street-food/starters roughly £8–£26 (e.g. Loch Fyne scallops £26, Kashmiri lamb chops £22); mains roughly £12–£34 (e.g. Delhi butter chicken £18, Konkani halibut £34, roe deer korma £32). Sunday lamb raan £44pp. Chef's petit fours £6.
Lunch
Open for lunch from midday Friday–Saturday and from 1pm Wednesday–Thursday and Sunday. Tasting menu available all day Wed/Thu/Sun and until 5pm Fri/Sat.
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Book online at swadish.co.uk/book-now. Card details secure the booking; £10pp charged if cancelled within 24 hours. Parties of more than 8 must call 0141 553 0581. Tasting menu and Sunday lamb leg must be pre-ordered via the booking flow, not as a comment.
Book online
Open booking page
Dietary tags
vegetarian options, vegan options
Dietary
Clear vegan and vegetarian dishes on the menu (e.g. charred cauliflower, dal palak, spicy Kohlapuri baingan); vegan-friendly naan on request. Allergen codes listed on the menu.
Groups
Parties of more than 8: phone for availability.
Drinks
Sommelier wine pairings with tasting menu (£65); wines suggested by the glass/bottle alongside dishes on the menu.
Closed
Monday and Tuesday. Also closed 25 December 2026 and 1–8 January 2027 (per current site hours).
Also
Hours: Wednesday–Thursday 1pm–10pm; Friday–Saturday 12pm–11pm; Sunday 1pm–10pm; Jaspreet's father Charan Gill MBE (Ashoka) advised at launch (Glasgow Live, 2019) — advisory role, not a sister venue; Herald review noted up-and-down seating in the former fire station and higher starter prices

Glasgow restaurant

Swadish by Ajay Kumar

4.6(847 reviews)
££Opens in 16 hours

Address

33 Ingram St, Glasgow G1 1HA, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Swadish by Ajay Kumar.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM

Overview

Swadish by Ajay Kumar is an Indian fine-dining restaurant at 33 Ingram Street in Glasgow's Merchant City, in a former fire station. Chef-patron Ajay Kumar opened it in May 2019 with his wife Jaspreet (Jas), who runs front of house. The cooking pairs regional Indian techniques — spice layering, fermentation, pickling, smoking and slow cooking — with Scottish seafood, game and vegetables. The name means 'delicious' in Hindi. In September 2026 it was named AA Restaurant of the Year – Scotland. It also holds two AA Rosettes, was Best Restaurant Scotland at the British Curry Awards 2022, and Ajay won the Scotland heat of BBC Great British Menu Series 19 (2024). Signature dishes reviewers and the menu highlight include Kashmiri lamb chops, Delhi butter chicken (with £1 from each plate going to a Glasgow hospice), Konkani halibut and a Sunday roasted lamb raan for two or four (£44pp, pre-order only). A five-course tasting menu is £60 (with optional £65 wine pairing), available all day Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and until 5pm on Friday and Saturday. À la carte starters run roughly £8–£26 and mains £12–£34. Open Wednesday–Thursday 1pm–10pm, Friday–Saturday 12pm–11pm and Sunday 1pm–10pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Book online; £10pp is charged if you cancel within 24 hours. Parties of more than eight should call.

Updates from the restaurant

Email

Place at the Table Festival

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:07:24

Summary

Swadish is hosting the Place at the Table Festival featuring Ajay Kumar and Romy Gill discussing Scotland's relationship with Indian cuisine. This special dinner event includes drinks on arrival and dinner. Tickets are available now with no specific date mentioned in the email. The venue is located at 3 Ingram Street in Glasgow.

Offers and deals

Ticket price includes drink on arrival and dinner. Additional drinks available for purchase.

Practical information

Hours not specified. Location: 3 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1HA, United Kingdom. Phone: Not provided in email. Bookings: Not mentioned.

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Come for a taste of what you love one last time.

Fri, 8 May 2026 13:57:37

Summary

Swadish is introducing a new menu, marking the end of some favorite dishes. Guests are encouraged to book their table soon to experience the latest offerings. This email highlights the upcoming changes and invites customers to try the new selections before they're gone.

Practical information

3 Ingram Street, Glasgow Scotland G1 1HA, United Kingdom

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Roasted Leg of Lamb by Ajay Kumar

Fri, 1 May 2026 20:22:21

Summary

Swadish offers a special Sunday lunch featuring their signature Roasted Leg of Lamb (Lamb Ran), a slow-coked dish with yoghurt marinade and spices, served with seasonal vegetables and traditional sides. This exclusive offering is available by pre-order only. Elevate your weekend with this culinary masterpiece.

Events and dates

Sunday lunchtime dining experience

Practical information

Hours not specified. Location: 3 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1HA. Phone: +4 141 53 0581. Bookings required.

Reviews

5.0Helen Taggart

The staff were very friendly, helpful and good fun.We had the sharing feast, there was plenty of choice and the food was amazing. We also added on poppadoms and a pudding. Everything was faultless. Will definitely be back.

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5.0Alan Tipton

Outstanding experience dining in this amazing Indian restaurant. We opted for Ajay Kumar's 5-course tasting menu it was truly the best Indian food we've had. The flavours, textures and presentation was exceptional along with the paired wines has left us with great memories so much so we're returning in June to try his Sunday lamb roast. If you love Indian food then look no further than Swadish by Ajay Kumar you won't be disappointed. Thank you for a great experience. See you in June.

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5.0Storme Najjar

After over a week in London and then Glasgow we found this restaurant. The food was the best we had in Scotland and England. The presentation was absolutely beautiful and the drinks paired very well with our starters and main dishes. We were served by Ayush. The service was perfect and attentive. We were able to take our time and every dish and the nuanced flavors were explained to us as we received them. Overall, this meal made my trip. Suck, Scallops, Pigeon, Pork Belly, Pork Curry, Monkfish, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan. Perfection.

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5.0Syed Mehboob

Amazing food. I am an Indian and most of the Indian dishes are authentic, especially the lamb Briyani, and other South Indian dishes. Reasonably priced for a great ambience and experience. If Indians have missed local food and have not had a good experience in other restaurants, this is the place for you.

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4.0Mollyy A

Visited Swadish and had a pleasant experience overall. The ambience was warm and inviting, with a good atmosphere. Service was okay, but the quality of food stood out—flavors were well-balanced with just the right amount of spice. Went to try their thali but was not aware that it is only available till 4 pm. The dessert was the highlight, truly the cherry on the cake. However, the portion sizes were a bit small. Despite that, we enjoyed our meal and had a good experience overall.

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