KoolBa

Cold Starters - From the Heart of Persia

• Houmous with Naan6,00 £GB

  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 Salad6,00 £GB

• Tabouli Salad6,00 £GB

• Chicken Oliveh with Naan7,00 £GB

• Mirza Ghassemi with Naan6,00 £GB

  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 215,00 £GB

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

• Paneer and Sabzi7,00 £GB

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

• Mix Olives6,00 £GB

• Yoghurt Trio7,00 £GB

• Mixed Indian Dips8,00 £GB

  4 popadoms, spiced onions, mango chutney and mixed raita

Warm Starters - Welcome To the Punjab

• Soup of the Day5,00 £GB

• 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 Pakora6,00 £GB
  • Chicken Breast Pakora8,00 £GB
  • Fish Fillet Pakora8,00 £GB

• Pakora Sharing Platter

  Seasonal Vegetable pakora, chicken breast pakora, fish fillet pakora

  • Serves 428,00 £GB

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 One9,00 £GB
  • For Two17,00 £GB

• Spicy Sheekh Kebab

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

  • For One9,00 £GB
  • For Two16,00 £GB

• Tandoori Spicy Lamb Chop

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

  • For One12,00 £GB
  • For Two22,00 £GB

• Spicy Seabass Fillet

  Served on hot sizzling pan

  • For One12,00 £GB
  • For Two22,00 £GB

• Tandoori Chicken Tikka

  Marinated tandoori chicken tikka

  • For One11,00 £GB
  • For Two20,00 £GB

• Tandoori King Prawn

  Marinated tandoori king prawn

  • For One13,00 £GB
  • For Two24,00 £GB

• Tandoori Monkfish Tikka

  Marinated tandoori monkfish tikka

  • For One13,00 £GB
  • For Two24,00 £GB

• Tandoori Salmon

  Marinated tandoori salmon

  • For One13,00 £GB
  • For Two24,00 £GB

• Tandoori Sharing Platter

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

  • Serves 440,00 £GB

• Tandoori Combo Sharing Platter

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

  • Serves 450,00 £GB

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

• Ceylonese28,00 £GB

  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 Vegetable12,00 £GB

• Punjabi (Cheese) Paneer13,00 £GB

• Chicken Tikka15,00 £GB

• Lamb17,00 £GB

• King Prawn20,00 £GB

Biryani Meal

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

• King Prawns Biryani26,00 £GB

• Lamb Biryani24,00 £GB

• Chicken Tikka Biryani21,00 £GB

• Mixed Vegetable18,00 £GB

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 Chili20,00 £GB

  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 Curry20,00 £GB

  Salmon fillet marinated in exotic Bengali spicy sauce

• Kerelan Garlic Chilli King Prawns22,00 £GB

  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 Chili22,00 £GB

  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 Karahi17,00 £GB

  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 Balti17,00 £GB

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

• Kerelan Garlic Chilli Chicken Tikka15,00 £GB

  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 Jalfrezi15,00 £GB

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

• Chicken Tikka Chasni15,00 £GB

  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 Maseladar15,00 £GB

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

• Nantara Chicken Tikka and King Prawns20,00 £GB

  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 Tikka15,00 £GB

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

• Lamb Rogan Josh17,00 £GB

  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 Masala15,00 £GB

  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 Meal25,00 £GB

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

• Lamb Chops Meal30,00 £GB

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

• Monkfish Tandoori Meal30,00 £GB

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

• King Prawn Tandoori Meal30,00 £GB

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

• Salmon Tandoori Meal30,00 £GB

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

• Paneer Tikka Meal24,00 £GB

  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) Kabab16,00 £GB

  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 Kebab12,00 £GB

  Two skewers of lovely minced chicken served with salad and love

• Chicken (Joojeh) Kabab14,00 £GB

  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) Kabab20,00 £GB

  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 Kabab19,00 £GB

  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) Kabab22,00 £GB

  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 Barg18,00 £GB

  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 Kabab19,00 £GB

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

• Vegetable Kabab14,00 £GB

  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 Main12,00 £GB

  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 People50,00 £GB
  • For Four People95,00 £GB

Rice, Bread, Side Dishes & Sundries

• Basmati Rice3,50 £GB

• Mushroom Rice5,00 £GB

• Coconut Rice5,00 £GB

• Spicy Keema Rice6,00 £GB

• Steamed Basmati Saffron Rice5,00 £GB

• Persian Style Naan3,50 £GB

• Garlic and Coriander Naan4,50 £GB

• Keema Naan7,00 £GB

• Cheese Naan6,00 £GB

• Peshwari Naan7,00 £GB

• Garlic & Cheese Naan6,00 £GB

• Chilli Butter Naan5,00 £GB

• Chapati3,00 £GB

• Tandoori Chapatti 'Roti'4,00 £GB

• Spicy Vegetable Paratha7,00 £GB

• Spicy Keema Paratha8,00 £GB

• Aloo Gobi Saag7,95 £GB

• Tark Daal7,00 £GB

• House Dal Makhani

  Black Daal

  • Side8,00 £GB
  • Main12,00 £GB

• Curry Sauce6,00 £GB

• Other Variety of Curry Sauce7,00 £GB

  Creamy or Spicy

• Spiced Onion3,00 £GB

• Mango Chutney3,00 £GB

• Cucumber Yoghurt Dip3,00 £GB

• Spinach Borani (Youghet Dip)3,00 £GB

• Shalot Dip (Mast M Ser)4,00 £GB

  a cooling Persian yoghurt dip with herbs

• Mixed Raita3,00 £GB

• Turshi (Mixed Vegetable Pickle)4,00 £GB

• Spicy Mixed Pickle4,00 £GB

• Poppadum1,50 £GB

• 2 Poppadums2,00 £GB

• Spicy Masala Chips5,00 £GB

• Chips4,00 £GB

Kids Menu

£5

• Chicken Nuggets & Chips + Drink

• Fish Fingers & Chips + Drink