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Sam's Kitchen Glasgow

Sam's Kitchen

by Ron Mackenna

5 out of10

Forgive me for any ensuing vagueness, but all will become clear. Firstly I am struggling to describe the decor, folks. It's not that it's bad, more that there is none, apart from two Chinese dolls' tunics sitting high on otherwise empty shelves. As for the name of the restaurant, it's hard to say because it's…

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The Drake Glasgow

The Drake

by Joanna Blythman

7 out of10

They hark back to the 1960s, to shiny red Minis and Twiggy, back in the days when she had style (that is, before she sold out to M&S). Of course, these classics are much traduced, tarnished by their association with supermarket ready meals and school dinners. But when you get them nicely made, they do have a…

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The Mosque Kitchen Edinburgh

The Mosque Kitchen

by Ron Mackenna

8 out of10

I’m late, I’m lost, and the pavements are clogged with festival-goers ambling along with their jaws slackened. Suddenly a wafting wall of delicious curry spice aromas fills my nostrils, and I see a sign: “The Mosque Kitchen: Edinburgh’s best curry.” I turn down a slope, go under an arch and look up. The high…

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Joanna Blythman

Our award-winning reviewer Joanna Blythman is one of the country's top restaurant critics and a leading voice in British food writing. Her expert opinions are formed from years of experience and a deep knowledge of food and its sources, making her incisive restaurant reviews a must-read for anyone looking for genuine, impartial and expert advice on where to eat in Scotland - and where to avoid.
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