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£ Khublai Khan, 26 Candleriggs, T 0141-552 5646. Daily 1730-late. The idea at this Mongolian restaurant is that you make your own dishes by selecting ingredients from a range of meats, vegetables, herbs and spices. Entertaining stuff provided you dont get too carried away with the spices. £ OKO, 68 Ingram St, T 0141-572 1500. Tue-Thu 1200-1500, 1800-2300, Fri 1200-1500, 1800-2400, Sun 1730-2230. Sushi bar conveyor, lots of stainless steel and hot dishes like tempura, teriyaki and noodles. ££ Café Cossachok, 10 King St, T 0141-553 0733. Tue-Sat 1130-2230, Sun 1600-2230. Near the Tron Theatre. Cosy, authentic-feeling Russian restaurant with a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Try a bowl of crimson borscht (beetroot and cabbage soup) great on a damp Glasgow day, or a blini (pancake) stuffed with meat, spinach or even ice cream. The art gallery upstairs features the work of artists from around the world and exhibits change regularly. More than just a good meal, its an entire cultural experience. ££ Esca, 27 Chisholm St, T 0141-553 0880. Mon-Fri 1200-1500, 1700-2200, Sat 1200-2230, Sun 1700-2200. Sleek, contemporary restaurant with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, serving Mediterranean with a strong emphasis on pastas and steaks. ££ The Inn on the Green, 22 Greenhead St, T 0141-554 0165. Mon-Fri 1200-1430, 1800-late, Sat, Sun 1800-late. A well-established East End restaurant and hotel: it was once a seamens mission. Good place for traditional good quality Scottish food, no mince and tatties here, but excellent steak, or delicious scallops. Dining is accompanied by piano music at night. ££ Pancho Villas, 26 Bell St, T 0141-552 7737. Mon-Thu 1200-2230, Fri, Sat 1200-2300, Sun 1800-2230. Cheery Mexican eaterie with good, adventurous food and colourful décor inspired by the Mexican festival, the Day of the Dead. Come here to sip Margaritas, slam tequilas and feast on fajitas. ££ Tron Theatre, Chisholm St, T 0141-552 8587. Mon-Sat 1000-late; Sun 1100-late. This refurbished restaurant offers a dining experience thats worth applauding. Food is described as modern European and portions are generous no need for a bag of chips on the way home from here. Theres a no-smoking area and the effortlessly stylish bar is perfect for that pre-prandial tipple. £ Mono, Kings Court, King St, T 0141-553 2400. Daily 1200-2220. Clean and simple, this contemporary vegan restaurant is a welcome addition to the Glasgow culinary scene. No, its not knit your own nut loaf territory, instead youll find things like smoked tofu wantons with spicy apricot conserve or a delicate Thai curry. All the beers and wines are vegan so you can eat and drink with a sparkling clear conscience. £ Trattoria Gia, 17 King St, T 0141-5527411. Tue-Sat 1200-1400, 1700-2230, Sun 1700-2230. Good value Italian eaterie. Checked tablecloths, friendly staff and a good choice of specials.
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