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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Chinese takeaway says it is 'number one' in Glasgow
Kam Wa, based in Pollokshaws, is in the running alongside Asian Tandoori (Cambuslang), Chippy Mahal (Kilsyth), Clay Oven Tandoori (Giffnock), Catch (Giffnock), Levant (Glasgow), Rowans Deli (Glasgow), Spring Garden (Clydebank), The Kraken Chippy (Cambuslang) and Umairs (East Kilbride). (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) 'We've always been number one, in my opinion, and we're hoping to win,' Joo Long Alvin Ou said. Joo Long, who co-owns Kam Wa with Jonathan McDougall, added: 'It's a pleasure to have made the final, it feels nice, and I want to thank everyone for voting.' According to Joo Long, the restaurant's strong relationship with customers is why Kam Wa has made it into the top 10. But it is also about the quality of food and service. Jonathan said: 'We are proud to use the very best ingredients on the market for our meat and vegetables. 'We are in very early every day to serve our customers fresh food, and we deliver fast to our customers daily.' (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Hailed as an impressive restaurant with tasty and decent portions, reviews on Just Eat also show just how valued this Southside-based spot is among customers. One person wrote: "Great food and fast delivery as always - favourite takeaway now.' Another said: 'Excellent food and quick delivery. Will definitely be ordering again soon!" A third added: 'Always impressed how the food is packaged so there's no spillage. Food was tasty (with) decent portions.' The eatery even won Best Chinese Takeaway at the Scottish Business Awards this year. (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Kam Wa sells a host of the nation's favourite dishes as well as some unique menu items. Customers can order the likes of Dim Sum, Chow Mein, Fried Rice dishes and soup, as well as Salt and Chilli Chow Mein, Mini Meals and a Dim Sum Combination. (Image: Co-owners Joo Long Alvin Ou, left and Jonathan McDougall, pictured by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) For more information about Kam Wa, visit You can also find them on Facebook,
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Meet Glasgow singer inspired by Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender
Having sold out his first ever headline show at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut later this month before releasing any music, Shay O'Dowd has joined the likes of Capaldi and Joesef who rose to fame through word of mouth in Glasgow. 'In Glasgow, you are always a person away from someone,' Shay said. The Southside-based songwriter continued: 'I have been on the scene for a few years, but just not in terms of releasing music or doing shows. I've been doing tons of writing instead. 'It felt when I announced I was doing a show, people were like, 'I remember that guy'. By working with people across the city I've built up a community around the music that I was making. 'I was quite nervous and thought maybe we should have started somewhere smaller like Poetry Club, but my manager said, 'Nah, let's go big or go home'. I guess it worked out.' (Image: Shay O'Dowd, image supplied) The city centre gig will take place on Friday, May 23 – and it is safe to say that Shay cannot wait. He added: 'I'm absolutely buzzing for the King Tut's gig. I've got the setlist chosen and I can't wait to play it. 'It will be a good night and great to celebrate after the gig with my family, friends and the rest of the people who are there.' He continued: 'King Tut's is a very famous venue, of course, but it's got that intimate feel to it. To be able to sell out my first-ever headline show was definitely special.' READ NEXT: Glasgow singer Joesef talks meeting Elton John ahead of TRNSMT show (Image: Shay O'Dowd, image supplied) Shay released his first single, The Kid I Am, in April. The debut track was written to Shay's younger self, which reflects on the innocence and simplicity of being a kid. He described the song as a promise to a younger Shay to take more chances, live a little more fearlessly and dream a little more to make his inner child proud. It is safe to say that the track is full of heart and vulnerability. Reflecting on the tune, Shay said: 'It was a nerve-racking thing to put the single out. 'It sounds cliched, but these songs are your babies for so long. 'Everything from the song and the little lyric video we did to go along with it – which is old clips of me as a kid and my family – it felt authentic and that's what I wanted to do. I wanted to come out with something that felt like me and told a little bit of a story on who I am.' READ NEXT: Simple Minds share memories of Glasgow ahead of Bellahouston Park gig The song is the leading single off Shay's debut EP, which he is currently working on. 'Sound-wise I've taken inspiration from Ed Sheeran and Paolo Nutini to Sam Fender and Noah Kahan,' said Shay. He continued: 'I'm a big sucker from the heartbreak anthems. Artists like Lewis Capaldi and such. I have plenty of those in the bank. But, for this first EP, I wanted the subject matter to be about my family and growing up. I wanted to steer away from love relationships. 'I'm happy with how the music and this upcoming EP is sounding.' But it's not just other music which has inspired Shay's sound, but the city itself – specifically the grit of Glasgow and its familiar, warm people. He said: 'As I'm growing, I'm just starting to really appreciate how good Glasgow is and how amazing the people are. 'There's something about being from Glasgow that makes people so warm and welcoming and down-to-earth, and I've tried to do that with my music and be honest and real. 'I absolutely love Glasgow. If I ever moved away, I think I'd always miss it.' To find out more about Shay and any upcoming shows, visit
