Everything youwanted to ask.
Here are the answers to what guests ask us most: how to book, which dishes suit your diet, how our sharing-style service works, parties and screenings at Nukkad Café, 51 Bell Street, Merchant City. Can’t see your question? Call us on 0141 213 8283 and we’ll happily help.
Booking & visiting
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.
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 across Glasgow city centre.
Is Nukkad Café accessible?
Yes. We have wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Food & dietary
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.
What is Indo-Chinese food?
Chinese cooking adapted to Indian tastes, first in Kolkata’s Chinese community and now loved all over India. Expect garlic, ginger, green chilli, soy and vinegar, cooked fast over a very hot wok.
Is Indo-Chinese food spicy?
Many wok dishes carry real chilli heat, especially the chilli and dragon dishes and anything with Schezwan sauce. Ask your server for the milder options.
Which Indo-Chinese dishes are vegetarian?
Chilli paneer, chilli baby corn, Gobhi Manchurian, Veg Manchurian, Hakka noodles, chilli garlic butter noodles, fried rice and Chinese bhel are all vegetarian.
What is chaat?
Chaat is India’s favourite street snack: crisp and soft layers, tangy chutneys, yoghurt and spice, eaten fresh. Our house version, Nukkad ki chaat, combines samosa, aloo tikki and papdi.
What is dabeli?
A street snack from Gujarat: spiced mashed potato in a soft pav bun with tamarind chutney, pomegranate, roasted peanuts and sev.
What’s the difference between steamed and fried momos?
Steamed momos are soft and light; fried momos are crisp outside. Both come with a vegetable or chicken filling and our spicy chutney.
Can you cater for allergies?
Please tell us about any allergy before you order, and always ask our staff. Our allergen table will list the 14 major allergens for every dish and drink once the kitchen has confirmed them. Our kitchen handles common allergens, so we can’t guarantee any dish is free from traces.
What’s on draught?
Nukkad Lager and Nukkad IPA, our own house beers, plus Heineken and Heineken Zero.
Parties
How many people can you host?
Our private area seats up to 25 guests and has its own screens. For larger groups, ask about hiring the whole venue.
Can you cater for children and dietary needs?
Tell us in your enquiry. Most of our menu is vegetarian, and we’ll talk you through options for children and allergies.
Sport & brunch
Do you show live sport?
Screens are coming soon for cricket, football and more. Sign up on our sport page to hear about the first fixtures.
When does brunch start?
Brunch is coming soon. Sign up on our brunch page and we’ll tell you first.