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- RON MACKENNA’S RECENT REVIEWS CONDENSED

TE SEBA

Straightfo­rward, delicious food JULIE’S KOPITIAM

Malaysian dishes 25/30

Food: Pollokshaw­s Road, Glasgow (0141 237 9560) High point: Low point: Score:

TEMPURA KIRO

Simple but perfect food

High point:

28/30

393 Great Western Road, Glasgow Food: Low point:

Pasta High point:

A bit pricey for lunch Score: 21/30

Victoria Road, Glasgow Food: Low point:

POT LUCK but interestin­g pricey 24/30 Great food

A plain cafe Fish and vegetable tempura Forgot part of the order

Nithsdale Road, Glasgow (0141 636 3915) Food: High point: Low point: Score:

Great food, service and well run MHARSANTA twee Scottish staples

Dull menu and little atmosphere

Bell Street, Glasgow (0141 552 9900) Food: High point: Score:

Strange mix of Simple dishes but with great flavour 20/30 NONYA

Big flavours, sophistica­ted presentati­on and a great price Confusion with some of the order 25/30

point: Score:

Comfort food, A bit

Low point: 10 Claremont Street, Glasgow (0141 221 6200) Food: High Low point: Score:

Asian SHAWARMA KING

Kebabs, but proper shawarmas Great food with a great low price

It’s a kebab shop under a railway arch 26/30

Low point:

RIOJA

1116 Argyle Street, Glasgow (0141 334 0761) Food: High point: Low point: Score:

Spanish Tapas Too many dishes and quite pricey THE MERCHANT CHIPPY

Good old-fashioned fish and chips Scampi and white pudding not so good

Food: point:

Good atmosphere 18/30

Score: 155 High Street, Glasgow (0141 552 5789) High point: Low Score:

Great low prices 22/30 DOCKYARD SOCIAL

Malaysian street food Bustling atmosphere with a great vibe Price was inconsiste­nt and overpriced overall 20/30

Food: Low point: 99-113 King Street, Glasgow (0141 258 1870) Food: High point: 95 Haugh Road, Glasgow (dockyardso­cial.com) High point:

ONDINE

Skilled cooking of simple dishes 25/30

point: 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh (0131 226 1888) Food: Low point:

BASTA PIZZA BAR

Pizza low spend and low tech

Food:

Great tasting pizzas. 24/30

Score:

Fish A bit pricey for lunch Feels and looks

BUTCHERS STEAK AND GRILL

Steakhouse Outstandin­g steaks, exceptiona­l value. The side dishes are not the best. 26/30

Food: Low point: High Score: 561 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow (0141 339 8698) High point: Low point: Score: High point: 133 Main Road, Elderslie (01505 336710) Score:

MEZZIDAKIA

Eastern Mediterran­ean Bright, relaxed service Concept is good but food forgettabl­e 19/30

Food: Low point: St Vincent Street, Glasgow (0141 221 0202) High point: Score:

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