Indo-ChineseFrom the wok
Born in the Chinese kitchens of Kolkata. Tossed over fierce heat, fresh to order, with garlic, chilli and soy doing the talking.
Chilli chickenGobhi ManchurianHakka noodlesChilli paneer
Explore our Indo-Chinese food 
See opening hours51 Bell Street, Merchant City
Wok-fired. Street-born. Nukkad Café: Indo-Chinese and Indian street food in Merchant City, Glasgow
नुक्कड़ · the corner where everyone meets
Nukkad Café is an Indo-Chinese and Indian street food café bar at 51 Bell Street in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Chilli chicken and Hakka noodles off a roaring wok, chaat and momos from the street corner, desi cocktails after dark.
Staying in tonight? Order on Deliveroo
Hakka noodles £12
Two kitchens · one corner
Kolkata’s wok meets India’s street corner.
Every Indian neighbourhood has its nukkad: the corner where friends gather and the conversation outlasts the food. Ours sits on Bell Street, cooking two things India loves most. Read our story.
Indo-Chinese
Street foodFrom the street
Tangy, crunchy, layered. The plates people queue for at a nukkad in India, made fresh in Glasgow and built for sharing.
Nukkad ki chaatDabeliMomosEgg roll
Explore our Indian street food Plates people come back for
Full menu Swipe the signatures.
Among the most-mentioned dishes in our reviewsNukkad ki chaat
Nukkad ki chaat
£7.50 Vegetarian Street bites
Avocado chaat
£8 Vegetarian Street bites
Steamed momo
£7 / £8 VegetarianChicken or prawn Street bites
Dragon chicken lollipop
£9 Chicken or prawn Street bites
Chilli chicken
£12.50 Chicken or prawn Indo-Chinese
Gobhi Manchurian
£7 Vegetarian Indo-Chinese
Hakka noodles
£12 Vegetarian Indo-Chinese
The bar
after dark
Desi cocktails. House beer.
- Wah Wah Guavagin, guava, citrus, a chilli kick · £9
- Looking Pinevodka, pineapple, honey, chaat masala · £9
- Nukkad Lager & IPAour own, on draught · from £4.99
- Amrut · IndriIndian single malts · £6
- Cutting chai · Filter kaapifor the daytime crowd · £4
Private parties
Your corner. Your crowd.
- Private area for up to 25, with its own screens
- The whole café for parties and events of up to 65
- Sharing plates from both kitchens and a full bar
- Birthdays, team nights, match days and events
Match days on our screens.
Cricket to football and everything in between, with chilli chicken in one hand and a Nukkad lager in the other.
Brunch, no borders.
Fluffy pancakes and French toast next to puri subzi, dabeli, matar kulcha and Bombay sandwiches.
Word on the street
Don’t take our word for it.
4.6
on Google · 22 reviews
“If you’re looking for proper, authentic Indian street food flavours in Glasgow, Nukkad delivers big time.”
“We initially stopped by just for chai and chaat, but everything looked so tempting that we ended up ordering more.”
“First time here. Great service and great food!”
“Really loved the Momos, we got both the fried and steamed Momos and they were as authentic as you can get in Glasgow.”
“Absolutely amazing food and service. The atmosphere is very relaxed. Everyone had a great time!”
“I dined here with my parents the other night, absolutely fantastic food. The depth of flavours are incredible! The lollipop chicken was my favourite dish.”
“Cafe Nukkad deserves a 5 stars for their Food, Ambience and amazing service.”
From the journal
All stories Stories from the nukkad.
A beginner’s guide to chaat
What chaat is, where the name comes from, what goes into it, some of the common types, and how to order. Plus our two chaats.
Cutting chai and filter kaapi: India’s two great street drinks
Cutting chai is Mumbai’s small, inexpensive cup of tea. Filter kaapi is Indian filter coffee. How each is made, and where to try both on Bell Street.
Manchurian explained: India’s favourite “Chinese” dish
Where Manchurian came from, what goes into it, dry versus gravy, whether it is gluten-free, and the Gobhi and Veg Manchurian on our menu.
Good to know
Quick answers.
How do I book a table?
Book online through OpenTable in a few taps, or call us on 0141 213 8283. For bigger groups or a private party, use our party enquiry form.
Is there plenty for vegetarians?
Yes. Most of the menu is vegetarian, from Nukkad ki chaat and dabeli to Gobhi Manchurian and Hakka noodles. Look for the green symbol.
Why do dishes arrive at different times?
Everything is cooked fresh to order and served as soon as it’s ready, street-food style, so order a few plates and share them across the table.
What does “nukkad” mean?
“Nukkad” is the Hindi word for a street corner. In every Indian neighbourhood, the nukkad is where friends gather and the conversation outlasts the food. Nukkad Café is named after it: our corner is 51 Bell Street in Glasgow’s Merchant City, serving Indo-Chinese and Indian street food.
Do you deliver?
Yes, through Deliveroo.