mushtaqs restaurant

tom21

Tried Again - still poor 29th October 2009

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Tried the food again at Mushtaqs based on the review mentioned - still feel bland food and one of our party felt a little unwell the following day

debbie72

read glowing review on daily record website 28th July 2009

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I suggest that you read the review on the Daily Record website.....

I have really enjoyed reading the reviews for this place over the past few weeks. Seldom do you get such 'Review Tennis' going on.It's a bit like marmite - great fun to read- keep it up!!

It is clear that there is definitely some negative campaigning going here which is a shame. Here is a way to settle the argument - why not read the glowing review by Daily Record - simple!

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/2009/07/04/mushtaqs-86908-21494052/

Anyway - I went on Tuesday night after a very strong recommendation from my work colleagues - the disappointing thing is that I never even got in the door as the place was packed. There was a real buzz and it was a shame that we were too hungry to wait - so we went to another place where there two waiters and one table (It really makes you think)

Tried again on Thursday - this time got a table withing 15mins. Here goes...

First impressions - professionally run and slick, plenty of staff and customers - overall a good buzz

Menu - a little on the short side. They don't do Sagg (my husbands fav - should have seen his face) but simple and to the point.

Service - good service througout the course of dinner. staff are warm and friendly...that's always been the case for this place.

Food - Very nice - love the fact that there is no food colouring - at last!!

What I didn't like:
1 - No lunches available. only open in evenings
2 - Can't book a table unless ' it is for a large party'
3 - Being busy all the time(and then not being able to book) has its disadvantages
4 - Music a little too on the loud side for me.

tom21 at 31/07/09

Debbie72 - another 1st time reviewer who sounds more like the owner of the establishment.

These newspapers will usually say anything for a free curry or promise of advertisment recenue- i don't think the daily record has ever given any establishment a poor review.

debbie72 at 10/08/09

If only I were the owner of this establishment - I would like nothing more!

I read the Daily Record review every week and at times it is scathing. There have been some real howlers in the past where the business, food and service have been absolutely slated.

debbie72 at 24/08/09

Tom,
You should see this weeks Daily Record review - it's for a scottish fish dinner restaurant - it was pretty scathing to say the least. I find Tam Cowans reviews are usually pretty good and accurate. I must admit, I only check out his recommendations if they are in the central belt.

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tom21

These reviews are planted - do not trust 21st July 2009

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I think hamiltonboy was right - suspicious that after every negative review 2 postive appear immediately - and again by the same people reviewing twice - if the last entry(abby 12351 - catchy name) is not a marketing attempt i don't know what is.
Such a shame that an establishment has to rely on cheap tactics in an attempt to fool people - what are they hiding?

debbie72 at 28/07/09

I respectfully disagree with you comments about 'cheap tactics' if you had been to this place you will have seen that there is nothing cheap going on here!

For a place that has been very well reviewed in the biggest newspaper in Scotland, I don't they need to rely on Trusted Places to generate revenue or to influence people.

Even the Environmental Health Report (on SLC's Website)outshines all other restaurants.

I have seen two excellent reports - one by Daily Record and the second by the councils health officers on their own website, and visited this place myself and it is FAR from what is described on these negative reviews.

This leads me to the conclusion that there must be a little bit of negative campaigning going on here.

Debs

sinky1965 at 24/09/09

Tom21..... this thread's obligatory afficianado of auto erotic activity! Get a life!

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abby12351

Its all on the menu 21st July 2009

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This place looks like a restaurant, feels like a restaurant and you eat as if you are in a restaurant. No small cafe feel here. Looking forward to my next Lamb Rushundean!

Note to CurryMan: Looking for Nans? There are at least 4 different varities of nan on their menu i think (cant find the menu now). And did the staff tell you that roti which is not on the menu is back by popular demand? Try it out again.

kitkat450

it was proper! 21st July 2009

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This place is what my husband and i have been looking for as we find the treck into Glasgow rather arduous. The decor is fabulous, the food is tasty and the staff are very friendly. Its very refreshing to see women in an indian restaurant. We counted 3 but wondered how many more they have in the kitchen! We have returned thrice to this establishment and are looking forward to this Friday again.

Curryman

Proper Indian Food?? I disagree 17th July 2009

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I had to make a comment. After seeing the positive ratings I visited this establishment.
"PROPER INDIAN FOOD" is the term, but where are the Nans, the Chapatis, the Prathas. With a lacklustre choice of currys how can it be Proper Indian food when most Indian food is not even served.
Décor is nice, very cafe/diner like and the food matches this image I guess. If you want proper Indian food, go to SPICE nearby, if you want good food go to Bombay cottage.
If you just want a quick snack this cafe is OK but the choice of food is on par with a chippie.
Sorry but I have to disagree with the positive reviews.

hammer924

great food 15th July 2009

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Fab decor, delicious food and very smiley staff :-). Would recommend the lamb rosandeen. Never tasted anything like it before. Would return again. Ham

ianmoore

Never been so impressed! 9th July 2009

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I walk in for a carry out and say to the waiter " I am ceoliac...etc etc" Normally, in all the restaurants I have ever been in, it is up to me to describe what that condition is and what types of food I should avoid.

Before I started my normal descriptive routine, the waiter confirmed what his understanding of the condition is (which was spot on) [impressed].

Then he went on to explain exactly what I could / couldn't have with clarity and precision. [Very impressed]

So I placed my order and when he returned from the kitchen, he showed me the flour being used which was clearly labelled "this is for your peace of mind" he said....[never been so impressed]

I have been eating out for so long, but not often enough since being diagnosed with ceoliac disease, and I have never experienced this level of knowledge / service from waiting staff.

Needless to say, the food was brilliant - but the service - more than 5 stars.

I have been since recommending Mushtaqs to members of the Ceoliac Society. http://www.coeliac.org.uk

Delighted!

buzz286

Gorge! 8th July 2009

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Read the other reviews about this place - totally confused!
Had buffet - £9.90pp. Great value and ice cream waz better than Equis!
Would def go back again.

abby12351

7th July 2009

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Bright and fresh. Food fantastic. Great for people who cant eat Gluten as they use Gluten free flour. Going back Friday night! :-)