Travis E.

Overall, the food was quite good. Portion sizes were appropriate and everything had excellent flavor. My one critique would be that there's more meat under the average Scotsman's kilt than the amount served in the dishes here, especially for the price paid (the Scotsman's meat probably comes cheaper, too). I can't recall exactly what we ate, but feel free to check out the pic I snapped [http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/c5zxCMlvp5-zQKVQdYXlHQ?select=frIUGqicV8WATeri9TrXUQ] and see if you can figure it out (might as well, as photographing the food cost me the respect of my dining companions). Atmosphere was "quite nice" as my friends on the east side of the pond would say. The staff was very friendly and accommodating; however, when they're ready to close shop, they're ready to close shop. I'm not going to say they kicked us out, but as we were finishing up, the guy with the vacuum may have run it over my toes a couple of times.

Rob K.

The Dhabba (sister restaurant of the nearby Dakhin) specialises in traditional North Indian cuisine. I've been here a few times - it's slightly cheaper and a bit more modern looking than The Dakhin. But they share the same relaxed atmosphere. The food is always superb - and not overly spicy (although I kinda want it as hot as it can get!). The staff are really friendly and are great at advising how much food you actually need (so easy to over-order here by accident). It's great for groups - and the tables are properly spaced out so you They do the same pre theatre type deals as The Dakhin and beerwise, go for Kingfisher. One of the best places to hang out with friends in the Merchant City.

Lex G.

Situated in the heart of Merchant City, which is filled with an array of restaurants, you're truly spoilt for choice. This North Indian restaurant aptly named "The Dhabba" was one that I had yet to try. I technically had dinner plans with some girl friends later that evening, but I came here with Lumberjack, his work colleague (who's Indian) and his son who were taking a break from a setting up a gig at the Ramshorn Theatre up the road. For a sunny Saturday evening, Merchant City was heavin', and the Dhabba was quite busy. Luckily, we were able to score a table without a booking. The service was friendly and attentive. My nut allergy spurred on paranoia of Lumberjack's work colleague, but I assured him that as long as I don't eat the meat of the nut, I'm A-OK. Being somewhat of a newbie to Indian cuisine, I just ate whatever was being ordered. Between the four of us, there was a quite a selection presented in front of us, which came out in no time. All the food was so fresh, flavourful and tasty. The more Indian food I eat; touchy tummy tendencies seem to reduce. The food wasn't overly spicy for my wee belly, so I was content. I only had a chance at a quick nibble of everything on the table, before I had to peace out and meet my girl friends. Bottom line: Oh. My. Dhabba! That was good! NOM!

Briony C.

Disclaimer: our meal was a special banquet organised by the amazing Joe H and some dishes are not usually on the Dhabba menu. From looking at their website they don't seem to offer a set menu like we tried. The closest I can find is a 3 course lunch set menu for £9.95. Ok, so onto the review. The lovely Joe H organised a meal for the Pakora Passport here and we were lucky enough to be treated to a real feast. There was a large table of us, about 20 people and between groups of 4 were served: - A selection of pakora. Chicken, fish, vegetable and mushroom. - A selection of curries. Chicken, lamb, vegetable and monkfish. - Sides including rice (white and brown) as well as naan breads. Pakora doesn't normally feature on the Dhabba menu but from having a look there are a few dishes which resemble pakora. All the pakora we sampled was lovely but the chicken was definitely my favourite and seems to be the chat putta murgh on their usual menu - chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, coriander, lemon and mint. Yum! The mains were also a delicious selection. My favourite was the vegetable curry which I believe is subzi jalfrezi. It is quite a dry curry compared to what I am used to, without much sauce. This was a real taste sensation (even being a totally vegetable based dish) and I would go back just to eat this again. For the pakora and curries we were charged £15 per head which was incredibly cheap for the amount of food on offer! For dessert we shared a mango cheesecake - allegedly this is Joe H's recipe! It was delicious, even if he was pulling my leg (I can never be sure). Service was excellent throughout the night and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. Thanks Joe for organising such an amazing outing!

Bex M.

Had a really lovely meal here with friends a while ago. All the food was delicious, we had never ending poppadoms while we waited for our food which was ideal as we were all very hungry! The curries tasted fresh & delicious, service was friendly and attentive. I would definitely go back again.

Joe H.

Over 10 years of coming here & never had any inconsistency in taste, or quality. Service is fantastic & friendly (okay, coming for 10 years does make a difference!), but all the staff are just as attentive with new people coming & advising them on what dishes to try. I bring a lot of friends/work colleagues here & they come back themselves. Who needs fancy advertising, when the food should do the talking & it does here, every time. Casual to dressier - you can feel comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt, to wearing a dress/suit. It is very traditional North Indian food, so prepare yourself that you won't see a chicken tikka masala etc. If you want something different & a little more of a special occasion as a curry experience, this place should be in your top 3, without fail. You Gotta Eat Here.. for sure :-D

gareth v.

I love the Dhabba: it has a good vegetarian range and in a Glasgow that is filled with over-coloured curries with the consistency of soup, it is a treat to get chunky portions with real vegetables. The tastes are unfamiliar enough to be intriguing, and the portion sizes are sensible. The breads are excellent: well, baked, soft and beautifully spiced. The service is spot on, the atmosphere relaxed and the attention to detail exquisite. It feels a little on the formal side, but that is all to the good: it suits the food. It is a bit more expensive than most curry houses, but worth it: no need for starters, and the quality of the ingredients is the highest. I would go for the specialities of the house, split a nan and a portion of rice with a guest, and enjoy.

Gavin M.

After many years of indifference to Indian cuisine I recently woke up and realised the benefits of life as a curry connoiseur, and a recent visit to the Dhabba highlighted how I've certainly made an astute lifestyle choice. This place prides itself on being more authentic than the Korma and Tikka Masala fraternity, so the menu at first can be a bit daunting as you'll probably not have heard of much on it. The starters we got were tasty enough but the poppadoms really stood out for me. Tasty, crunchy, and accompanied by a top drawer bright green dipping sauce of unknown origin. My Bhuna Ghost looked quite small when I got it, but was of the highest quality and as I was completely stuffed after looks were decieving. Dickie didn't deliver quite as many superlatives about his Rogan Josh but ate every last morsel so I've now doubt it still gets a big thumbs up. It's quite pricey compared to other Indian places, but did seem to go that extra mile with the quality. Excellent.

Joe P.

This was a really nice evening (group of 8) made nicer by the attentiveness of the Matre d' (although sadly not by the rest of the staff) and the lovely food. Service was quite slow, with around 10 minutes waiting time between ordering and receiving drinks, and a total of two courses lasting 150 minutes Saying that, it was worth it as the food was splendid. The Monkfish didn't taste fishy at all (is that a good thing? Yes for me!) and was excellent, chargrilled chicken starters were lovely and the Dum Pukht (standard curry with an Indian-bread lid) was great, but probably not worth the extra £4. Definitely recommended if you're trying to impress, but there are other, better Indian restaurants that come in much cheaper. Price for a starter, main and two drinks was around £30 a head.