Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has named Mother India in Glasgow as the restaurant serving the "best curry you'll ever have." The revelation comes as the 28-year-old prepares to headline the BST Festival in Hyde Park, London, this weekend, performing on Saturday, July 11, with a live stream on YouTube.
Capaldi's Comeback and Curry Praise
Capaldi recently returned to the spotlight after a two-year hiatus focused on his wellbeing. In 2022, he disclosed a Tourette syndrome diagnosis and panic attacks. Last year, he staged a spectacular comeback at Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, and his track "Survive" reached number one in the UK charts, with "Something in the Heavens" also topping the charts.
During a 2022 interview on Absolute Radio, Capaldi was asked about his WhatsApp group chats. He mentioned one called "Curry Boys," saying, "We come [together] and we have a curry. Mother India, in Glasgow, Scotland, best curry you'll ever have," according to Glasgow Live.
In a 2023 interview with The National, Capaldi again praised the restaurant, calling Glasgow "unlike anywhere else in the world" and adding, "Mother India is probably my favourite, to be honest. I f*****g love Mother India, so big shout out to them."
Mother India's Legacy
Mother India was founded in 1990 by Monir and Smeena Mohammed. It has since expanded to multiple locations across Glasgow and Edinburgh, priding itself on "authentic, high quality and delicious Indian home cooking served in a relaxing, welcoming and comfortable dining environment." The restaurant holds a 4.3 rating on Tripadvisor from over 1,500 reviews.
One recent customer said, "Visited last night without a reservation where we were welcomed by a smiling front staff who immediately offered a table. The manager pointed us to a lovely table on the 1st floor. We were provided promptly with a menu and drinks. The food was served with no delay. Massive thank you to the chef for the lovely food."
Another remarked, "Long overdue return visit to Mother India. Went for lunch on Easter Sunday. Warm welcome from the front of house staff who showed us to our table in the upstairs dining room. Decor just as we remembered. Excellent and attentive service. Ordered off the à la carte. All the food that we ordered was as delicious as we remembered, the fish pakora, black dhal and butter chicken the standout dishes. Mother India remains the top Indian restaurant in Glasgow. Must definitely visit more often!"
A third customer added, "Mother India was recommended to us before our recent trip to Glasgow. We were in the basement, which was busy and had a good atmosphere, and our table (and indeed all the tables) were old doors - covered in glass - which we all agreed was quite cool. The menu choice wasn't huge but the food was excellent and portions generous and the service was very good."
Capaldi's BST performance can be watched on YouTube from 8:45 PM tonight.
