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Glasgow Times
05-08-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Award-winning restaurant near Glasgow reveals expansion plan
The Malletsheugh Bar and Restaurant revealed that construction work has begun to extend its venue. In a Facebook post, the eatery, located on Ayr Road in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, said the expansion will allow the spot to have 'more space to welcome larger parties and walk-ins'. READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant announced 'closure' - here's why READ MORE: Popular Glasgow bar & restaurant announced shock closure They said: "Exciting News from The Malletsheugh! "We're expanding! Construction begins to extend our restaurant, giving us more space to welcome larger parties and walk-ins. "But don't worry, it's business as usual while the work is underway. We're open and ready to serve you this week- lunch menu, pre-theatre and à la Carte." Award-winning restaurant near Glasgow reveals expansion plan (Image: Newsquest) In April, we reported how the popular Indian restaurant was named as having the 'most innovative menu' in Scotland. The venue scooped the Innovative Menu of the Year accolade at the Scottish Curry Awards 2025


Glasgow Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Newton Mearns restaurant named as having most 'innovative menu'
The Malletsheugh in East Renfrewshire scooped the Innovative Menu of the Year accolade at the Scottish Curry Awards 2025. The awards ceremony took place at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow on Monday, April 14. It aims to recognise and celebrate the 'talents and hard work of individuals and businesses in the Scottish curry industry'. READ MORE: Popular Glasgow restaurant named the 'best' in the city The Malletsheugh's Pav Birk said: 'We are beyond thrilled that people seem to get what we are trying to do here – the restaurant is our family dream and it's beautiful to see people embrace it. 'I've been strong-armed into leaving the kitchen to come along tonight, by my brothers and our mum – I wasn't happy, but I'm glad now I listened. It's a real honour to pick up these titles. 'We really pride ourselves on our menu and on listening to customers and taking lots of care and attention to ensure there's something for everyone – we designed the menu thinking of families or groups and the different tastes and preferences. 'So we have everything from the hottest curry to the most simple of European offerings. 'My passion is for the Indian side of cuisine, and we really push the boundaries, bringing in different flavour profiles and ideas, with lots of inspiration from our own family, especially my dad and grandad, who were pioneers in Indian food in Scotland. 'It's all in honour of them, so winning the Innovative Menu of the Year award feels like we're doing things in a way they would approve. It really does mean the world to us.' On top of the Innovative Menu of the Year accolade, the food spot also won an Outstanding Achievement nod in the hotly contested Best Of Greater Glasgow category. (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant crowned best in the city at awards event Pav added: 'Glasgow is renowned for some of the best curries in the world, so this is another big win for us. 'We know we go above and beyond on everything we do, and it's very rewarding to see that people understand that and appreciate it. 'We're not even two years in, so it's incredible to step back and look at achievements like this – but we are just getting started. 'We have to thank everyone who makes The Malletsheugh so special, from our amazing team to the most important people of all, those around us who have made us part of the community. 'We try to give back and help local causes because we have really been accepted and welcomed by the local community – that's the biggest reward. 'But of course, these awards are pretty nice too.'