- Adults need around 2000 kcal a day
About Ashoka - West End
Serving Indian food of distinction since 1971, Ashoka is Glasgow’s oldest curryhouse, and its long life is testament to the quality of their cuisine. They’ve forged some iconic recipes in their time – making them TripAdvisor’s top performing restaurant in Glasgow
Popular with other people
Butter Chicken (Makhanwala)
£13.95Rogan Josh
£11.95South Indian Garlic Chilli
£11.95Korma
£11.95Paneer Saag (Side)
£7.95Calicut Biriyani
£12.95Chilli Garlic Chicken Masala
£12.95Tarka Dal
£7.95Chicken Tikka
£14.95Creamy Jalfrezi
£11.95
Vegan Starters
Vegan Pakora
Classic Indian finger food that no one can resist. Our pakoras are made from gram flour batter and cooked to perfection. This selection is especially tailored to the vegan palette.£5.95VeganOnion Bhaji (Kerala Style)
These crispy and crunchy onion fritters is one of most popular street food from Kerala. These tasty little onion patties are flavoured with chopped with ginger, green chillies, curry leaf and turmeric.£5.95VeganVegetable Samosa
Wheat flour shell stuffed with mixture of mashed boiled potatoes, green peas, spices and green chilli. The entire pastry is then deep-fried to a golden-brown colour.£5.95VeganChefs Vegan Platter
two vegetable pakoras, two mushroom pakoras, two cauliflower pakoras, two tofu pakoras, one onion bhaji and one veg samosa£12.95VeganHoney Chilli Tofu
Lightly battered tofu tossed with onion, peppers, spring onion and sweet ‘n’ sour sauce. Garnished with white sesame seeds.£5.50VeganHoney Chilli Soya
Lightly battered soya chunks tossed with onion, peppers, spring onion and sweet ‘n’ sour sauce. Garnished with white sesame seeds.£5.50Vegan
Starter
Pakora
Classic Indian finger food that no one can resist. Deep fried in gram flour batter to perfection.£5.25PopularChicken 65
A true classic South Indian street food from Ashoka is a notch up from the famous Glaswegian chicken pakora. The flavour of the dish can be attributed to the authentic Indian seasonings and herbs£5.50Chicken Chaat
Clay oven cooked chicken drumstick, sauteed with sour, and tangy Indian chilli sauce.£5.50Honey Chilli
Lightly battered paneer or chicken or king prawns tossed with onion, peppers, spring onion and sweet ‘n’ sour sauce. Garnished with white sesame seeds.£5.50Salt and Pepper Wings
Clay oven cooked chicken wings are then tossed in a garlic, red chili, white and black pepper mixture, that makes them flavourful and addictive, served with garlic mayonnaise.£5.50Puri
Lightly fluffy Indian pancake topped with garlic mushrooms, chicken masala or Spicy prawn£5.50Butterfly King Prawn
Crispy fried king prawns is tossed in the Indian version of light lemon cream sauce.£6.95
Tandoori Starters
All of our tandoori selections are nut-free and gluten free, served with yogurt mint sauce
Chicken Tikka Starter
Most popular starter from Indian cuisine. Chunks of chicken marinated in hung yogurt and host of Indian spices. Cooked in clay oven. Served with fresh mint and coriander dip.£6.50Tandoori Chicken Starter (On the Bone)
The raw chicken on the bone is marinated in a mixture of hung yogurt and the spice tandoori masala. Cooked in clay oven. Served with fresh mint and coriander dip.£6.95Lamb Chops Starter
Lamb chops marinated in tandoori spices, cooked in a tandoor. An assertive tandoori marinade of hung yogurt, red onion, red wine vinegar, and spices stands up to the bold flavor of meaty lamb chops.£6.95Chicken Shashlik Starter
Chunks of marinated chicken threaded onto a skewer with pieces of onion, pepper, and tomato. Served with fresh mint and coriander dip.£6.75Tandoori Jumbo King Prawns Starter
A zingy starter of hung yogurt spiced prawns with the warmth of Kashmiri chilli powder. Served with fresh mint and coriander dip.£7.95Malai Paneer Tikka
Malai paneer tikka is an authentic Indian starter made from Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cubes marinated with yoghurt, cream, spices and herbs. Marinated paneer cubes are stacked with slice of onion, peppers and tomatoes, and then cooked in hot tandoor.£6.50Basil Salmon Tikka Starter
Spicy, tangy, succulent pieces of salmon fish marinated in the tikka style using basil, coriander, bell peppers and lime. Cooked in tandoor for a delectable treat.£6.95
Platters to Share
Tandoori Platter Str
A mouth-watering medley of two chicken tikka, two chicken shashlik tikka, two lamb chops, two paneer tikka and two basil salmon tikka.£15.95Chef's Vegan Platter
two vegetable pakoras, two mushroom pakoras, two cauliflower pakoras, two tofu pakoras, one onion bhaji and one veg samosa£11.95VeganChef's Platter
This selection of famous Indian starters consisting of two vegetable pakora, two chicken pakora, two haggis pakora, two fish pakora, two salt and pepper wings, one veg cutlet and one veg samos£14.95
Tandoori Main Course
Served with either boiled rice, fried rice or plain naan, curry sauce and spice onion. Special sauces are available for a surcharge of £2.95
Chicken Tikka
Chunks of chicken marinated in hung yogurt, host of Indian spices, and cooked in clay oven.£14.95Lamb Chops Main
Lamb chops marinated in tandoori spices, cooked in a tandoor. An assertive tandoori marinade of hung yogurt, red onion, red wine vinegar, and spices stands up to the bold flavour of meaty lamb chops.£14.95Malai Paneer Tikka
Malai paneer tikka is an authentic Indian starter made from Indian cottage cheese (Paneer) cubes marinated with yoghurt, cream, spices and herbs. Marinated paneer cubes are stacked with slice of onion, peppers and tomatoes, and then cooked in hot tandoor.£12.95Tandoori Mixed Grill
Also served with rice & a plain naan. A mouth watering medley of chicken tikka, mint & coriander chicken tikka, tandoori king prawns & tandoori chicken (on the bone) Medium£19.50Tandoori Jumbo King Prawns Main
A zingy dish made up of hung yogurt, Cheddar cheese, and mustard spiced prawns with the warmth of Kashmiri chilli powder.£17.95Basil Salmon Tikka
Spicy, tangy, succulent pieces of salmon fish marinated in the tikka style using basil, coriander, bell peppers and lime. Cooked in tandoor for a delectable treat.£17.95Chicken Shashlik Main
Chunks of marinated chicken threaded onto a skewer with pieces of onion, pepper, and tomato.£14.95Tandoori Chicken (On the Bone)
Chicken on the bone is marinated in a mixture of hung yogurt, and the spice tandoori masala. Cooked in clay oven.£13.95
Vegan Ashoka's Signature Dishes
Baingan Shimla Mirch ka Salon
A north Indian curry with aubergine, bell peppers, onion and tomato paste as well as North Indian spices£10.95Vegan
Ashoka's Signature Dishes
Butter Chicken (Makhanwala)
Butter chicken or murgh makhanwala is a classic Indian dish made up of mildly spiced tomato gravy, single cream, and host of Indian spices like green cardamom, cinnamon stick, and white pepper.£13.95PopularCalicut Biriyani
Rice based recipe blended with vegetables, chicken or king prawn. Calicut Biryani has got fame due to its aroma and burst of flavour. It is served with raita.£12.95Chilli Garlic Chicken Masala
A truly home style pot cooking where marinated chunks of chicken are cooked with pickled garlic, and fresh green chilies.£12.95Kalia Gosht (lamb)
Delicious slow cooked lamb mince and lamb chunks with tomatoes, garlic and garam masala to give an oasis of flavour.£14.95South Indian Coconut Stew
A popular dish from Kerala where vegetables or chicken is cooked in coconut milk. It has whole spices such as cardamom, cloves, which adds a unique flavour.£13.95Nihari Lamb
Nihari is a stew consisting of slow cooked lamb pieces (on the bone and off the bone) along with bone marrow, host of Indian herbs, and spices.£13.95Goan Curry
An aromatic fish curry with coconut milk and loads of South Indian spices, finished with a temper of fried curry leaves, mustard seeds and whole dried red chilli. Also goes well with King Prawns£15.95Badami Chicken/Lamb
This dish is a beautiful combination with the flavours of tender pieces of chicken or lamb, that slight sweetness of the almonds and the creaminess of fresh cream and desiccated coconut milk.£13.95
Vegan Dishes
Tarka Dal
Boiled lentils (chana dal & red lentil) tempered with onion, tomatoes, cumin, ginger, garlic and dried red chilli. Traditional Vegetable Curry Mix seasonal vegetables cooked in onion tomato gravy flavoured with host of Indian herbs and spices. This dish can be made vegan upon request.£7.95PopularTofu Saag
Nutritious spinach makes the base of this traditional, healthy Indian dish combined with tofu and host of Indian spices.£7.95VeganCauliflower Dhansac
Cauliflower florets cooked with spiced lentils finished with garlic butter.£7.95VeganBhindi Dopyaza
Braised with tomatoes and plenty of onions, this North Indian speciality is flavoured with ginger, garlic paste, coriander and cumin seeds.£7.95VeganAloo Saag
Nutritious spinach makes the base of this traditional, healthy Indian dish combined with potatoes and host of Indian spices.£7.95VeganDesi Chana Masala
A staple chickpeas curry at home, this simple Punjabi curry is very easy to make and yet flavourful, basic ingredients like onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and peppers.£7.95VeganBombay Aloo
Spiced Baby potatoes sautéed with chef ’s special onion tomato gravy.£7.95VeganAloo Shimla Mirch
This is a delicious dry dish from Shimla consisting of crunchy green bell peppers, potatoes and a whole host of herbs and spices.£7.95
Vegetarian Dishes
Paneer Saag (Side)
Saag paneer is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer (Indian cottage cheese) finished with garlic butter.£7.95VegetarianChilli Garlic Aloo (Side)
A stir fry of potatoes, crushed black peppers and garlic pickle garnished. Flavourful Garlic Chili Potatoes are made with steamed potatoes, garlic, chili sauce and honey, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds.£7.95VegetarianChanna Paneer (Side)
Chana paneer is the combination of cottage cheese and boiled chickpeas cooked in a onion tomato gravy flavoured with Indian herbs and spices.£7.95VegetarianShahi Paneer (Side)
Shahi paneer is a preparation of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in thick creamy gravy flavored with cashew nuts and almonds.£7.95VegetarianMutter Paneer (Side)
Green peas and Indian cottage cooked in onion tomato gravy£7.95Vegetarian
House Speciality
Popular Glaswegian dishes
Korma
Classic mild Indian korma experience available in 3 variations.£11.95PopularRogan Josh
A flavoursome fusion of tomatoes, paprika, mix nut paste and host of Indian herbs and spices, finished with coconut cream.£11.95South Indian Garlic Chilli
The hottest curry on our menu. Hot ‘n’ spicy with a saucy twist of sweet ‘n’ sour .... wow£11.95PopularMasala
A mouth watering marinade of exotic Punjabi spices, garlic, ginger, cumin, peppers and onions simmered in a yoghurt sauce£11.95Bhuna
A rich, flavoursome condensed sauce with ginger, garlic and tomatoes.£11.95Creamy Jalfrezi
A delicately spiced combination of crunchy almonds, cashew and flourish of fresh cream.£11.95Chasni
A light smooth creamy sauce with a delicate twist of sweet ‘n’ sour for those with delicate palat£11.95Karahi Bhuna
A host of Indian spices sautéed with ginger, garlic with an abundance of mixed peppers and onions.£11.95Spicy Jalfrezi
Mixed peppers, onion, tomatoes, and fresh green chillies simmered to a thick sauce blended with host of Indian herbs and spices.£11.95Jaipuri
A potent fusion of mix peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies and finished with a flourish of coconut cream.£11.95Ashoka Malaidar
Spinach puree simmered with lashings of green chillies and garlic with a dash of green chillies.£11.95Satrangi
A rich Bhuna style spicy dish with an abundance of sliced mixed peppers, mixed pickle, cherry tomatoes, onions, coriander and spring onions.£11.95Shakuti
Sumptuously creamy and coconutty with green chillies.£11.95Patia
A tangy sweet ‘n’ sour Indian curry experience.£11.95Dopiyaza
£11.95Himalayan Hot Pot
Cooked in a spicy sauce with ginger, garlic, mushrooms, mixed peppers, spring onion and carrots.£11.95Jalandhri
Slightly spicy curry infused with ginger, garlic, green chillies and finished with coconut cream and mix pickle.£11.95Kandahari
Your selection of meat or vegetable cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, coconut milk and green chillies.£11.95Masala Coconut
Chicken, lamb or vegetables tossed with lemon juice and Indian spices, finished with coconut milk and freshly grated coconut.£11.95Balti
Tantalising tandoori spices, tangy chickpeas, a flourish of fresh creamy yoghurt and mix pickle for a extra bite.£11.95Pardesi
Succulent spinach, shallow fried onions and mushrooms. Simmered in rich ginger, garlic tarka.£11.95Ashoka Malwa
This medium spiced dish is made up of spinach, mix peppers, onion and green chillies. Flavoured with aniseed.£11.95Traditional Curry
£11.95
Sundries
Garlic Naan
£3.95Pilau Rice or fried rice
Vegan£3.25Vegan02 Poppadum portion
£2.50Plain Naan
Vegan£3.50VeganSteam Rice
Vegan£2.95VeganPeshwari Naan
£3.50Garlic & Coriander Naan
£3.95Chips
£2.95Coconut Rice
Vegan£3.75VeganChilli Garlic Fried Rice
Vegan£3.50VeganCheese Naan
£3.50Chapatti
Vegan£1.25VeganSpice Onion
£1.50Baby Shallot Rice
This flavoursome south Indian rice provides an aromatic backdrop to any meal150 kcal
£3.75VeganKeema Naan
£4.25Plain Paratha
£3.50Garlic Chapatti
£1.50Mango Chutney
£1.50Mushroom and Peas Rice
Vegan£3.00VeganKashmiri Pilau Rice
£3.50Mix Pickle
£1.50Vegetable Paratha
Vegan£3.75VeganButter Chapatti
£1.50
Desserts
Lovely way to end your meal
Gulab Jamun
Gluten free spongy milky balls soaked in rose scented syrup, add vanilla ice cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.£3.50Salted Caramel Brownies
Vegan fudgy chocolate brownies upgraded with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite, add vanilla ice cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.£3.95Mango Coconut
A ginger crumb base with a mango and coconut mousse topped with a mango gel and sprinkled with toasted coconut, add vanilla ice cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.£3.95After Dinner Mint
This creamy syllabub is a spin on classic mint choc chip.£3.95Double Chocolate Gateau
A sinfully delicious chocolate cake layered with a chocolate-heavy cream filling, add vanilla ice cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.£3.95Red Velvet Cheesecake
A creative twist on the popular red velvet cake, combining the best of both worlds, cake, and cheesecake, add vanilla ice cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.£3.95Coconut Shells
Gluten free coconut ice-cream with coconut shavings in a real coconut shell.£3.95Kulfi
Gluten free Indian traditional ice-cream available in malai, mango, pistachio. Contains: Dairy, Nuts£3.95
Ice Cold Bottles
Appletizer
275ml£3.50J2O Apple & Mango
275ml£3.50Still Water
£2.95Sparkling Water
£2.95J2O Orange & Passion Fruit
275ml£3.50
Soft Drinks
Can
Coke Zero
£1.95Diet Coke
£1.95Coke
£2.25Diet Irn Bru
£1.95Irn Bru
£2.25Ginger Beer
£2.25