Run Don’t Walk: Three Hidden Food Gems in Glasgow
Mamasan
If you are looking for somewhere a little fancier, then Mamasan is the ideal place for you! With their menu taking inspiration from Southeast Asian flavours, such as curried salt and pepper squid to South Indian Spiced chicken (fancy, right?). Mamasan uses fresh produce mixed with handmade shrubs and syrups to create cocktails that wow the eye and the pallet. They have an array of cocktails to choose from, including sparkling Blood Orange Negroni to a Raspberry Rose Margarita. Mamasan is best described as being spacious and stylish, with their interior mimicking a brasserie, which is a type of French restaurant known to be relaxing and traditional. Walking into Mamasan, you are greeted with hanging lights and plants, blue leather seats and a full wall dedicated to alcohol… who could resist?
Urban West
Urban West is an independent brunch café located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End (Great Western Road). From freshly baked bread to Instagram worthy avocado on toast, this café is perfect for catch-ups, studying and also a great place to get away from the busyness of life. This café is cosy, intimate and packed with a wholesome atmosphere that you cannot get enough of. Urban West brings their unique ambience to the café with staff being very welcoming and pleasant. For those rainy days, Urban West is the ideal place to snuggle up with your favourite book, while drinking a freshly made hot chocolate of your choice. The café has the option to sit outside, which is perfect for those summer days we all long for!
Mikaku
Mikaku is a vivid representation of Japanese culture, it is a contemporary eatery that offers street food, bar bites and cocktails in a Tokyo inspired space. The ambience of Mikaku is like no other! Walking into the eatery, you are greeted with neon blue lights, lanterns, cherry blossom trees and Japan-style murals, which makes you feel like you have been transported into Tokyo’s famous street life. Mikaku is a colourful feast for all the senses, with traditional Japanese foods such as gyozas, ramen and katsu curries. Whether it’s to grab some catch up drinks in their mezzanine, or to escape the lunchtime queues of mainstream restaurants, Mikuaku is the perfect place to do so.