Bon Appétit in Glasgow (English Ver.)
- Shiuology
- Feb 22, 2019
- 3 min read
On Yelp, TripAdvisor and various other websites, you could find numerous comments about a restaurant. But, are these sites reliable? Having lived in Glasgow for 2 years, I like to try out different restaurants and in Glasgow, there are many excellent choices (I have lost count how many of them!) Indeed, good food is always best way to bond with friends and welcome your parents who come and visit you! Here I have compiled a list of my favourite restaurants that I will recommend to all of you.
The Legendary Pizzerias - Paesano et Mozza
In campus, if you ask 'Where is the best pizzeria in Glasgow', almost every one will tell you Paesano. (I definitely exaggerate!) Having the reputation for its authentic and artisanal pizzas, Paesano est always packed with those who are fond of quality pizzas. Baked in a traditional wood-fired oven, the crust of the pizzas is moist, dense and chewy. The toppings, such as palma ham, mozzarella cheese, and the tomato base are so well chosen that they complement each other perfectly.
Located at city centre, Mozza is another great recommendation. Although Paesano is more well-known among the student community, Mozza always impresses the clients with its dedication to making excellent pizzas, which are prepared in a traditional wood-fired oven. The presentation is amazing and aroma keeps making me mouth-watering! In my opinion, Mezzo has less vegetarian options (Mezzo has 2 while Paesano has 5), yet it has more choices in general, with more adventurous flavours!
The price for a pizza is around 8 pounds in both pizzerias and I strongly recommend you to try them out!
Opa! To Greek Food! - Halloumi et 'BABS
Authentic Greek food is very hard to find. But, in Glasgow, there are plenty of high-quality, Greek restaurants. Halloumi and 'BABS are the two Greek restaurants that I will strongly recommend! If you fancy to try 'mezze' (like tapas) with your friends, Halloumi is definitely the right place! There are tons of dishes to choose in the menu. Halloumi fries, classic lamb moussaka and chicken souvlaki are only some of many suggestions.
For meat-lovers, 'BABS is the best choice! (There are vegetarian options and they are nice as well!) Kebab, souvlaki, shish and grilled meat served in the restaurant are well made and delicately seasoned. Also, the portion of the dishes are massive! Personally, I prefer shish as it is always served with pita bread, which makes a perfect combo with the skewers.
A taste of Korea - Shilla and Bibimbap
When talking about Korean food, we will think of kimchi, a national dish made of fermented cabbage. In fact, Korean cuisine is more than that and there are many for you to explore! Located in Finnieston, not far from city centre, Shilla offers a vast variety of excellent dishes, such as classical dishes, kimchi fried rice, japchae and bibimbap. Starters like dokbokki and pajeon are also popular. Operated by a Korean family, the restaurant is also very welcoming!
At the heart of the city, Bibimbap is located not far from Glasgow Central Station. Despite having less options in the menu, the dishes are delicious! All my friends and I 'dig' their homemade Korean-style fried chicken. When ordering, you can choose with or without Yum-Yum sauce on your fried chicken. When dining with my friends, I usually order 'half-half' (half with sauce while the other half without). Other recommendations are gimbap, kimchi fried rice and bibimbap! Generally speaking, the portion of the dishes is huge and the price is very wallet-friendly. In addition, the decor is also very fascinating. With colourful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling, no one can stop taking photos for their social media accounts!
The Best Ramen Shop in Glasgow - Ramen Dayo
A bowl of ramen is always the best comfort food, especially in winter when it is 'baltic'! Located at city-centre, Ramen Dayo has a stella reputation in Glasgow for selling fine ramen. My personal favourites are tonkotsu and tantanmen. Some people also suggest chicken karaage and gyoza as they go really well with beer or sake. The owner also puts thoughts onto the interior design of the shop. With vintage posters hanging on the walls, traditional Japanese red lanterns dangling from the ceiling and Japanese-influenced wooden bar counters installed at the shop, the decor of Ramen Dayo attracts crowds of customers to dine in. Last year, Ramen Dayo also announced to open their second restaurant in West End!
That's all for today and hope you find the information helpful! If you have any enquiries, tips or even experience on travelling abroad for studying or good food, please comment below!
À bientôt!
Shiuology
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