KoolBa

Cold Starters - From the Heart of Persia

• Houmous with NaanGBP 6.00

  There are as many types of houmous as there are homes where it is made! Pureed chick peas, sesame seed paste balanced with garlic, sharpened with lemon juice and unified with extra virgin olive oil. This recipe has been handed down the generations

• Shirazi SaladGBP 6.00

• Tabouli SaladGBP 6.00

• Chicken Oliveh with NaanGBP 7.00

• Mirza Ghassemi with NaanGBP 6.00

  This is a dish with history, a plate of food found on the banks of the Caspian Sea. Scorched aubergines, smoky and delicious, cooked in a light tomato sauce with egg and finely chopped garlic. Close your eyes and you're in the heart of Persia

• Mixed Mezeh with Naan for 2GBP 15.00

  `Houmos, mirza ghassemi and yoghurt & Shalot dip (mast m ser). Heaven for garlic lovers

• Paneer and SabziGBP 7.00

  Mint, raddish, spring onions, fresh herbs and feta cheese

• Mix OlivesGBP 6.00

• Yoghurt TrioGBP 7.00

• Mixed Indian DipsGBP 8.00

  4 popadoms, spiced onions, mango chutney and mixed raita

Warm Starters - Welcome To the Punjab

• Soup of the DayGBP 5.00

• Pakora

  You will find pakora on every street corner, every home in the Punjab. It defines the Punjab. And now it has come to define Glasgow! Gram flour fritters, spiced and brought to life with any number of different fillings. The choice is yours

  • Seasonal Vegetable PakoraGBP 6.00
  • Chicken Breast PakoraGBP 8.00
  • Fish Fillet PakoraGBP 8.00

• Pakora Sharing Platter

  Seasonal Vegetable pakora, chicken breast pakora, fish fillet pakora

  • Serves 4GBP 28.00

Tandooris Specialties Starter

All these Starter are barbecued to sizzling perfection in the tandoori oven. All served on hot sizzling pan

• Chicken Chaat

  This is a favourite at weddings; the men slake their thirst with excellent single malt whilst taking the edge off their hunger with Chicken Chaat. Almost tasty enough to make you want to pop the question!

  • For OneGBP 9.00
  • For TwoGBP 17.00

• Spicy Sheekh Kebab

  Lean minced lamb is marinated with KoolBa's special spicy, then grilled

  • For OneGBP 9.00
  • For TwoGBP 16.00

• Tandoori Spicy Lamb Chop

  Tender lamb chops in chef's secret Gramm masala and cooked to perfection in the tandoor

  • For OneGBP 12.00
  • For TwoGBP 22.00

• Spicy Seabass Fillet

  Served on hot sizzling pan

  • For OneGBP 12.00
  • For TwoGBP 22.00

• Tandoori Chicken Tikka

  Marinated tandoori chicken tikka

  • For OneGBP 11.00
  • For TwoGBP 20.00

• Tandoori King Prawn

  Marinated tandoori king prawn

  • For OneGBP 13.00
  • For TwoGBP 24.00

• Tandoori Monkfish Tikka

  Marinated tandoori monkfish tikka

  • For OneGBP 13.00
  • For TwoGBP 24.00

• Tandoori Salmon

  Marinated tandoori salmon

  • For OneGBP 13.00
  • For TwoGBP 24.00

• Tandoori Sharing Platter

  Spicy lamb chops, chicken tikka, chicken chaat and spicy sheekh kebab

  • Serves 4GBP 40.00

• Tandoori Combo Sharing Platter

  Spicy lamb chops, chicken tikka, chicken chaat, spicy sheekh kebab, king prawn & Monk fish

  • Serves 4GBP 50.00

Main Courses - Traditional Indian Dishes

• Bhuna

  This is one of our absolute favourites. Unlike most other North Indian curries the meat is added earlier on in the process. This means the sauce can remain thick and unctuous, packed full of ginger, garlic and fresh tomato flavour

• Dopiaza

  "Do" is the Punjabi word for two, "Piaza" is the word for onions. Two Onions. That's what defines this dish. Slow cooked onions form the base of this masala invigorated with the flavours of fresh cardamom, clove and black pepper

• Saag

  The Punjab is home to all the best vegetables in India. Drive through any town or village and the spinach stretched skyward. It's a staple of my family. Here we combine it with a luscious masala and let the spinach do all the talking

• Punjabi

  The Punjabis like nothing more than a party. This dish is a party on a plate. Peppers, Onions, Ginger, Garlic and plenty of green chillies take the party from the plate right into your mouth

• Daal

  From the heart of Muslim Punjab, this is festival food. Slow cooked chicken and lentils brought together in an effortlessly delicious masala

• CeyloneseGBP 28.00

  Ceylonese food is defined by spice and coconut. This curry balances the creamy coconut flavour with ground and whole spices and a dash of lemon juice

Traditional Indian Dishes - Choice Of

Combine your traditional Indian dish with a choice of:

• Indian Mixed VegetableGBP 12.00

• Punjabi (Cheese) PaneerGBP 13.00

• Chicken TikkaGBP 15.00

• LambGBP 17.00

• King PrawnGBP 20.00

Biryani Meal

A delicious combination of rice, meat and Curry Sauce, mixed raita, Persian naan on the side (Fab Meal for one)

• King Prawns BiryaniGBP 26.00

• Lamb BiryaniGBP 24.00

• Chicken Tikka BiryaniGBP 21.00

• Mixed VegetableGBP 18.00

Koolba Indian Specialities

If you wish any of the chicken dishes to be served as a lamb we will happily do so (£2 supplement)

• Sea Bass Kerelan Garlic ChiliGBP 20.00

  A South Indian specialty from the coastal towns of Kerala. This is the garlic and chilli lovers dream come true. Typically of South Indian food, this is a lighter, more nuanced dish but with all the flavour

• Salmon Bangali Style Fish CurryGBP 20.00

  Salmon fillet marinated in exotic Bengali spicy sauce

• Kerelan Garlic Chilli King PrawnsGBP 22.00

  Prawns are the staple dish of the South Indian seaside town of Mangalore. Rich in garlic, suffused with spice and gorgeously chilli, this is a must for those that pursue authenticity

• Monkfish Kerelan Garlic ChiliGBP 22.00

  A South Indian specialty from the coastal towns of Kerala. This is the garlic and chilli lovers dream come true. Typically of South Indian food, this is a lighter, more nuanced dish but with the entire flavor coupled with Best Scottish produce monkfish fillet from water of Shetland. East meet west

• Lamb KarahiGBP 17.00

  A Karahi is a steel cooking utensil, similar to a wok. This is a more robust dish, a potent masala bursting with spice and flavour and plenty of green chillies!

• Lamb BaltiGBP 17.00

  A Punjabi style. Chickpeas and tender lamb in a rich yoghurt masala

• Kerelan Garlic Chilli Chicken TikkaGBP 15.00

  A South Indian speciality from the coastal towns of Kerala. This is the garlic and chilli lovers dream come true. Typically of South Indian food, this is a lighter, more nuanced dish but with all the flavour

• Chicken Tikka JalfreziGBP 15.00

  Freshly Jalfrezi is a typical punjabi dish cooked with capsicum, onions and a touch of cream

• Chicken Tikka ChasniGBP 15.00

  The Chasni is a stalwart of the West of Scotland, not known much beyond. It comes from the Indian obsession with Chinese food. This Chasni is sweet and sour, delicate and creamy. A great dish for those who are looking for an alternative to Korma

• Chicken Tikka MaseladarGBP 15.00

  Delicious chicken tikka smothered in a tandoori sauce, rich in tomatoes, peppers and fresh coriander

• Nantara Chicken Tikka and King PrawnsGBP 20.00

  Nantara cuisine is one of the most ancient in India. From the palaces and gardens of Mysore, this dish combines King Prawns and Chicken Tikka with a special Nantara sauce, finished with fresh chilli and coriander

• Butter Chicken TikkaGBP 15.00

  From the heart of old Delhi, a deliciously rich butter masala with bite size pieces of chicken tikka

• Lamb Rogan JoshGBP 17.00

  Inspired by the dried Kashmiri dried chilli tempered with yoghurt, this is a much loved dish across all of North India. Tomatoes, chillies, coriander and tender lamb. Millions of Indians can't be wrong!

• Chicken Tikka MasalaGBP 15.00

  Invented in Glasgow, loved around the world, there is no dish that characterises better the love affair the Scots have with curry. Tandoori mouthfuls of chicken in a masala bursting with capsicums, ginger, garlic and chilli, tempered with cream. This is what made Scotland Brave!

Sizzling Tandooris Specialties

All these dishes are barbecued to sizzling perfection in the tandoori oven, and are served with rice, curry sauce and fresh salad garnish. A different sauce of your choice can be selected from the menu for £2 extra. All served on HOT sizzling pan. For Todays Chef Speciality, Please Ask Your Server

• Chicken Tikka MealGBP 25.00

  Succulent chicken, marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked to perfection in tandoor

• Lamb Chops MealGBP 30.00

  Tender Scottish lamb chops in chef's secret Gramm masala and cooked to perfection in the tandoor

• Monkfish Tandoori MealGBP 30.00

  Best Scottish produce monkfish fillet marinated in aromatic spice cooked to perfection in the tandoor

• King Prawn Tandoori MealGBP 30.00

  King prawn marinated in exotic Bengali spicy and cooked to perfection in the tandoor

• Salmon Tandoori MealGBP 30.00

  Best Scottish produce Salmon fillet marinated in exotic Bengali spicy and cooked to perfection in the tandoor

• Paneer Tikka MealGBP 24.00

  Soft Paneer marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked to perfection in the tandoor

Passion for Persia

Scotland's Best Kabab - The Original Irani Kabab

• Kofta (Kobideh) KababGBP 16.00

  Possibly the world's original and finest kebab. Perfectly balanced meat and spices grilled on an open charcoal barbecue. Cooked today the way it has been cooked for generations. Two skewers of lovely lean minced lamb meat served with salad and love

• Chicken Kofta KebabGBP 12.00

  Two skewers of lovely minced chicken served with salad and love

• Chicken (Joojeh) KababGBP 14.00

  Marinated chicken, skewered and barbecued. The spice mix for this dish is a family secret. When you taste it, you'll know why! Served with salad and dressing

• Majestic (Makhsoos) KababGBP 20.00

  One famous emperor of Persia loved both lamb and chicken. So he had the Court Chef combine both. He called it The Majestic Kebab. It is indeed majestic. It is two kebabs, a skewer each of chicken and lamb mince

• Shashlik KababGBP 19.00

  Marinated Scottish lamb fillet, skewered and grilled over barbecue, served with salad and dressing, mixed peppers and onion. This dish straddles Persia and can be found in modern day Pakistan

• Royal (Soltani) KababGBP 22.00

  One of the Koolba Brothers, can never decide between lamb Barg and the Kofta Kebab. So, in his honour, we bring you the Royal Kebab. A skewer of each served with salad and dressing. He says that whenever he eats it, he feels like a King.tan

• Lamb Kabab BargGBP 18.00

  Kabab Barg is one of the old and traditional kababs, which is very popular among all and this kabab is known as one of the most luxurious kababs

• Bakhtiari KababGBP 19.00

  Another delicious Persian Kebab that is somehow a mixture of Kabab Barg and Joojeh Kabab

• Vegetable KababGBP 14.00

  Two skewered of Marinated vegetables with KoolBa's special spicy grilled over barbecue, haven for the Vegetarian & vegan alike

• Chicken Wings (Baal- Kababi) Starter or MainGBP 12.00

  The chicken wings are marinated Olive oil and lemon juice making them tender and delicious… is the best so share

• Persian Kebab Feast

  I'm sure you saw this coming. I love ALL the kebabs at KoolBa. So I wanted them ALL on a plate. Four skewers of beautifully barbecued meat and chicken. Lamb barg, Kofta, Royal Chicken and chicken kofta served on a bed of salad and accompanied with your choice of basmati rice, plain naan bread or chips. The best kebabs in Scotland. Sublime

  • For Two PeopleGBP 50.00
  • For Four PeopleGBP 95.00

Rice, Bread, Side Dishes & Sundries

• Basmati RiceGBP 3.50

• Mushroom RiceGBP 5.00

• Coconut RiceGBP 5.00

• Spicy Keema RiceGBP 6.00

• Steamed Basmati Saffron RiceGBP 5.00

• Persian Style NaanGBP 3.50

• Garlic and Coriander NaanGBP 4.50

• Keema NaanGBP 7.00

• Cheese NaanGBP 6.00

• Peshwari NaanGBP 7.00

• Garlic & Cheese NaanGBP 6.00

• Chilli Butter NaanGBP 5.00

• ChapatiGBP 3.00

• Tandoori Chapatti 'Roti'GBP 4.00

• Spicy Vegetable ParathaGBP 7.00

• Spicy Keema ParathaGBP 8.00

• Aloo Gobi SaagGBP 7.95

• Tark DaalGBP 7.00

• House Dal Makhani

  Black Daal

  • SideGBP 8.00
  • MainGBP 12.00

• Curry SauceGBP 6.00

• Other Variety of Curry SauceGBP 7.00

  Creamy or Spicy

• Spiced OnionGBP 3.00

• Mango ChutneyGBP 3.00

• Cucumber Yoghurt DipGBP 3.00

• Spinach Borani (Youghet Dip)GBP 3.00

• Shalot Dip (Mast M Ser)GBP 4.00

  a cooling Persian yoghurt dip with herbs

• Mixed RaitaGBP 3.00

• Turshi (Mixed Vegetable Pickle)GBP 4.00

• Spicy Mixed PickleGBP 4.00

• PoppadumGBP 1.50

• 2 PoppadumsGBP 2.00

• Spicy Masala ChipsGBP 5.00

• ChipsGBP 4.00

Kids Menu

£5

• Chicken Nuggets & Chips + Drink

• Fish Fingers & Chips + Drink