Ashoka Ashton Lane — Restaurant in Great Britain

Just back from the refurbished Ashton Lane Ashoka. Looking more modern with the mezzanine level giving somewhere more intimate to sit. But they've retained the iconic mural which has been there ever since I can remember. But the big thing for me is the food has also been stepped up. Nowadays I'd say in Glasgow you'd be hard pressed to find a restaurant that serves a bad selection of curries. I know they exist. But they cater for people who like a different sort of curry. Most in my opinion though aren't reaching to improve. Whatever has gone on behind the scenes and in the kitchen while the refurb was being done is noticeable. There's several innovative dishes. But even simple things like the lamb chop and chicken wing starters are as good as I've tasted. I was in a large group so had the chance to sample 6 main courses and they were all really good. They included the lamb saag, chicken saag, chicken tikka masala, Bengali prawn curry. For me the sauce/flavour of the prawn dish was something new and I really enjoyed. The only thing I would say is don't let the prawns sit on the hot plate as we did because we were sharing everything. They will go rubbery as prawns do. I'm sure everyone has been here before over the years. But I'd suggest trying what to me is the new and improved Ashoka Ashton Lane. Sorry there's no photos. Too busy enjoying ourselves . Oh and staff deserve praise too. Really looked after us well....

1 .. Walked in manager with the pony tail and the washed out shirt ear buds in & chewing gum (daddy's boy) thinks he's dawn curly wurly when it's plain to be scene him or the place is nothing!

2..decor needs an upgrade! ASAP

3..banged my head off the lamp shades hanging from the celling upstairs, to see a whole load of dust appeare tells me last time they were cleaned or even chamge a bulb for customer experience?

4 Atmosphere is basic and old school plus background atmosphere is nothing it's just ur basic (EAT IT, N BEAT IT) want your money.

5.. food quality - well chicken pacora av had better on the way home at 4am from ur basic 7 day daily kebab hang n fry shop!

6 pacora I was stuck to the pan ars on fire only time in my life I have experienced white pacora soggy with no crisp or batter and the chicken tasting like its just off the shelve in asda.

7.. would not recommend what so ever, place is a shambles, quality is shocking, and cleanliness was back in the 80s

If I was comparing I would personally rather go for a drive thru big mac meal at mcdonalds at least the Ashton Lane expections wouldn't be dissapointed it's well saying there is no competition.

Please take note of the above as I don't want others feeling the way I did.

Thanks for reading...

Been here on numerous occasions and absolutely no complaints. We normally go at 4.30pm and get the small plate menu which is available daily from 12-5pm. However on this occasion we were given the a la carte menu, when we asked for the small plate menu, we were told it had to ordered at 4pm, I politely advised the staff member that they should alter their website to say that as when we made the booking we were advised that we could get the small plate menu. We went ahead and ordered from the main menu. Pakora arrived 5 pieces (£5.50), main course was nice. On finishing our meal a waiter promptly arrived and cleared our table,we were not offered a sweet menu or coffee/tea, As we were settling our bill, we noticed 2 waiters standing quite close on either side of our table and one waiter standing at the exit door,as we left the table one of the waiters proceeded to lift the payment then nodded to the waiter at the exit door who then moved away from the door and didn't even acknowledge us. This was not a pleasant experience for my colleague and I hence the...