The story of Namaste by Delhi Darbar begins in 1990, when my parents opened their first Indian restaurant in Glasgow — a heartfelt tribute to my Grandfather, a Glaswegian born in Old Delhi. Back then, Glasgow was evolving — from cobbled streets to cultural powerhouse — and so was our vision: to bring authentic Indian hospitality to our home city.
I grew up as a young Glaswegian with roots deeply planted in Delhi — in a household where food wasn’t just a meal, it was our identity. From Wimpy’s on weekdays to Dino Ferrari’s on special nights, and sweet runs to Govanhill for Mithai that reminded us of Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, our lives were filled with flavour, community, and possibility.
Today, the Namaste by Delhi Darbar menu is a celebration of that journey — a mix of India’s greatest culinary hits, with a few unexpected Glaswegian covers by The Proclaimers, Biffy Clyro, and Wet Wet Wet. Because just like Glasgow, we believe food should have soul, story, and a little spice.
