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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Award-winning restaurant stars in free Glasgow walking tour
Rickshaw & Co., an Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in the West End, will be the starting point for the Stories Behind Glasgow's Hospitality Scene tours, part of the city's 850th anniversary celebrations. The walking tours, curated by social enterprise Invisible Cities, highlight Glasgow's hospitality venues and the people behind them. Read more: Event to explore the history of one of Scotland's largest steelworks Rickshaw & Co. has quickly become a Glasgow staple known for its colourful interior, recycled rickshaw canopies, and bicycle-wheel light fittings. The restaurant, founded by Gulshan Soni, Krishna Devkota, and Tushar Ahmed, is inspired by the street food traditions of India and Bangladesh. Its menu, built around the founders' childhood favourites, features slow-cooked curries, tandoori grills, tiffin boxes, and roadside-style plates, as well as vegan options that are just as flavourful. Tushar Ahmed, co-founder of Rickshaw & Co., said: "This tour is a great way to share our story. "Rickshaw & Co. is about food, community and feeling at home - and that's what Glasgow means to us." Tours are scheduled from Wednesday, June 4, Saturday, June 7, Wednesday, June 11, Saturday, June 14, Wednesday, June 18, and Saturday, June 21. Tours begin at 1pm outside Rickshaw & Co. at 9 Partick Bridge Street and end behind Kelvingrove Museum. They are free to attend and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces can be booked online at Read more: Hundreds take on Glasgow's giant Kylie Minogue-themed game The walking tour series is part of Glasgow City Council's Taste the Place campaign, offering visitors a chance to explore the people, stories, and influences that have shaped Glasgow's hospitality scene. Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness or social disadvantage to become walking tour guides.
Scotsman
2 days ago
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- Scotsman
Glasgow's Food Stories in June: Saturday charity walking tours start at Rickshaw & Co
Award-winning Rickshaw & Co., the vibrant Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Glasgow's West End, is proud to be featured in Stories Behind Glasgow's Hospitality, part of the city's 850th anniversary celebrations in collaboration with Invisible Cities, a social enterprise that trains people who've experienced homelessness or social disadvantage to become walking tour guides of their own cities. Their personal, powerful tours show a different side of Glasgow and beyond. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Located on Partick Bridge Street, Rickshaw & Co. has fast become a local and national favourite, known for bold, flavour-packed dishes, a warm welcome, and an interior filled with colour and character—from recycled rickshaw canopies to bicycle-wheel light fittings. Founded by Gulshan Soni, Krishna Devkota, and Tushar Ahmed, Rickshaw & Co. is rooted in the street food traditions of India and Bangladesh. The menu is built on the co-founders' childhoods, family kitchens, and travels—offering everything from slow-cooked dhaba-style curries and tandoori grills to tiffin boxes and roadside plates. Vegan options are just as thoughtful and flavourful. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Now, as part of Glasgow City Council's Taste the Place campaign, Rickshaw & Co. will take centre stage in a special storytelling walking tour series delivered by social enterprise Invisible Cities. Invisible Cities These tours highlight some of Glasgow's best hospitality venues and the stories behind them. Rickshaw & Co. will be the starting point for the Stories Behind Glasgow's Hospitality Scene walking tour, which shares the restaurant's story and the people behind it. This is a storytelling tour only—there will be no food tasting or access to the venue. Guests are encouraged to return afterwards to enjoy the food and experience what Rickshaw & Co. is all about. 'This tour is a great way to share our story. Rickshaw & Co. is about food, community and feeling at home—and that's what Glasgow means to us.'— Tushar Ahmed, Co-founder, Rickshaw & Co. The tours are a celebration of Glasgow's rich cultural heritage. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As the city marks 850 years of history, this is a unique opportunity to explore the people, stories and influences that have shaped its vibrant culinary scene. Through the lens of hospitality, visitors can get to know the character of Glasgow—not just through its landmarks, but through the individuals and communities who give the city its warmth and identity. Rickshaw & Co. The tours will take place on Wednesday 11 June, Saturday 14 June, Wednesday 18 June and Saturday 21 June. Each tour starts at 1pm outside Rickshaw & Co. at 9 Partick Bridge Street and finishes behind Kelvingrove Museum. Attendance is free and open to all on a first come, first served basis. To book a free space, visit:
