Chinaskis - Menu

Great bar and restaurant. 10/10 vibe, food was delicious and staff were excellent. Best ragu I’ve ever eaten! The man who was serving around 6pm 28/01 was absolutely fantastic, unfortunately we didn’t get his name.

Popped in for lunch and tried the chicken noodles. Some of the best I’ve tasted. The broth was spicy and full of flavour, and the fried chicken perfectly seasoned. One of Glasgow’s best bars overall, but the food deserved a special mention.

Service and beer was good. Good looking pub. If that’s all your after then great. However, avoid the food. The battered haddock and chips was dire. The batter was like an oil soaked sponge. The fish a tasteless paste inside the batter. The chips tasted off.

I went to this restaurant with a group of 12 for drinks and dinner. We pre-booked a table and our meals with the staff, who were extremely helpful. When we arrived, our drinks and food came quickly. The staff was excellent, and the food was delicious in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you!

At first glance, the restaurant may seem questionable from the outside. However, don't let that deter you from entering and indulging in the food. The fish tacos are outstanding and I am eager to come back and try their burgers, as they look fantastic. The restaurant has a laid-back atmosphere and though small, it has a cool vibe. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating.

Hard to find but you'll be glad you did, not great signage outside so you may miss the entrance. Great food and service. I had the lentil dahl and it was full of flavour and packed a punch the accompanying potato's were delicious, I would have been happy with a big bowl of these. My friend really enjoyed the spicy chicken burger. Inside has a lovely relaxed vibe, its lit by candle, very atmospheric but difficult when reading the menu so you may need your phone torch.

Lovely place and the staff are very nice, but the music is far, far too loud. I like to go to bars to chill out and listen to a podcast or my own music while I get some work done (this is during the day, obviously I would have different expectations for the evening or a weekend) The volume of music made this impossible. It was fine, because I went out to the terrace, but on a less nice day that wouldn't be possible. It is fine to have music playing, but perhaps a gentler volume could be considered?

We made a reservation at this restaurant a few days in advance for dinner. When we arrived 10 minutes early, we were asked to wait at a table for drinks while they prepared our dinner table for the next hour. We expressed our preference to be seated for dinner, but it seemed to offend the staff. They eventually asked another couple to vacate their table so we could be accommodated, but the overall experience made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. Disappointed by the service, we ultimately decided to leave.

You have to know who Chinaski was and be mindful of your surroundings or you might miss this bar and that would be a tragedy of the most lyrical proportion. Being a poet and being from Chicago and having a great knowledge of Charles Bukowski made this the perfect accidental happy place on a short trip to Scotland. It was serendipity that got us there – but it was good prices and great service that kept us there. It was a rainy day in October (2021) so we stayed inside – but there is a large and well-appointed outdoor space should the weather permit. The service was friendly and quick. They clearly enjoy working there as we bantered back and forth about Bukowski and the subtleties of tourism....