Swadish by Ajay Kumar

In the heart of Merchant City, Swadish by Ajay Kumar is the culinary calling card of one of Glasgow's most celebrated chefs.

A double AA Rosette holder, Ajay Kumar brings star power and serious craft to a menu that maps the subcontinent through bold flavour, regional detail and contemporary finesse. The space is warm, polished and proudly chef-led, It is a place to linger for a relaxed midweek dinner or celebration over incredible food.

The journey begins with small plates that set a vibrant pace: crisp poppadoms paired with a trio of punchy chutneys, curried mussels bathing in coconut broth, and crunchy kekda lifted by tangy tomato chamanti.

From the tandoor and grill come stand-out signatures: smoky malwani spiced chicken thighs with fresh coriander or pork vindaloo with a mango chutney, alongside tandoori-spiced salmon brightened with dill and cool cucumber.

Comfort classics are given equal reverence. Expect silky daal makhni enriched with butter, paneer shimla mirch edged with green pepper heat, and a Delhi-style butter chicken that’s smoky, rich and fragrant with fenugreek.

Come hungry, follow the spice trail, and let Ajay Kumar’s award-winning vision do the talking.