Harden's says
Pan-Asian sharing dishes are on the menu at this Botanical Gardens spot.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Southeast Asian flavours meet Scottish ingredients at this “very relaxed” yet still “lively” venue, housed in a garage by the Botanic Gardens. The “stunning small plates” showcase some truly “creative” ideas, ranging from seafood dishes like clay pot crab curry and noodles, to perennial favourite, the vegan corn ribs – the latter part of a truly tempting spread for non-carnivores. If you find yourself in Scotland’s capital in search of a similar fix, they also have a sibling in the St. James’s Quarter.
Summary
“The cooking is always reliably interesting” at this southeast Asian-inspired venue using mostly Scottish ingredients – from Jonathan MacDonald’s company Scoop (the people behind Ox and Finch and most recently Margo) – set in a beautifully restored century-old garage near the Botanic Gardens. There’s a spin-off branch in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter.
Summary
This fun venue by the Botanical Gardens “continues to be inventive with its pan-Asian fusion”, using mainly Scottish produce. “Fish dishes are made to order and brought to your table fresh from the kitchen”. Success has led to a second in Edinburgh’s St James’s Quarter.
Summary
The “fresh, vibrant, exciting” flavours of Southeast Asia, using mainly Scottish produce, attract custom to this “superb venue” in the Botanical Gardens . Guests are “well looked after by staff”, and the prices are attractive. A second branch opened last year in the St James Quarter of Edinburgh.
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Botanic Gardens Garage, 26 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8BE
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Botanic Gardens Garage, 26 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8BE
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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