Cafe Niu — Restaurant in Great Britain

Derek Jarman once remarked of Glasgow that preserved in this city is a pace of life increasingly being lost to the hustle and bustle of our postmodern urban landscapes, one that makes neither hurry nor apology for for this lack of urgency. Cafe Niu is one such bastion of this resistance to the incitement of haste instilled in us by neoliberalism and its obsession with Progress. This is not to say that the service here is poor, indeed the atmosphere is such that, what would feel like an interminable wait in most other establishments, instead feels like the gift of lost time taken back. Simply, a chance to sit and enjoy. And enjoy you will! Because the fare on offer is both reasonably priced (£2 for a filled roll in this economy!) and delicious. Without wishing to give too many recommendations (the menu is best experienced as a series of pleasant surprises), the handmade spring rolls really hit that sweet spot of deep fried satisfaction without feeling greasy. If you see this spot open it is...

This was an extremely amazing find! I loved every single dish we ordered, everything felt so fresh and so flavourful. We had the homemade spring rolls, which was one of the best rolls I’ve had in Glasgow, chicken soup with egg and spicy Malaysian fried rice which they would adjust the spice according to your likes (we opted for more spice and it was so tasty!) Definitely recommend this cozy spot with such great...

This is my absolutely favourite cafe in Govanhill! The food is delicious (I normally order the Malaysian fried rice and spring rolls), but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The owner Rita remembers her regulars by name and always makes everyone feel so welcome, and her son Victor cooks your meal fresh every time. You won’t regret...