Asian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. South East Asian influenced comfort food using vegetables including 5 vegan sides, 5 vegan mains, and a vegan dessert. Menu is clearly labelled and staff are very familiar with vegan options and can make recommendations. Owned by the same people as Ox & Finch in Finnieston. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-00:00.
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13 Reviews
First Review by JohnJones
LeahWilts
Points +56
Fresh, thoughtfully planned and carefully prepared dishes - Edit
I had the cucumber salad, courgette curry and rice. You could taste the recipes were created with great care and thought, and beautifully prepared using fresh ingredients. It really felt like a chef created and prepared meal, full of taste and flavour and freshness. Good value for money considering the quality. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: A nice selection of vegan dishes., Fresh, chef quality dishes.
Cons: Not fully vegan., My first waitress wasn't very friendly.
Guest
CarolinaSchwalb
Points +293
Soo good - Edit
The recommendation was to order 2-3 plates per person. We were 4 vegans so we just ordered all the vegan options except the nuts, and double corn ribs and rice. I feel like it’s one of those restaurants that you don’t really get a sense of what you’re plate is gonna look like / taste like until it’s there, but it’s definitely worth it. My favorite was probably the mushroom or the cabbage. I do suggest getting rice if you order either of the curry.
Read morePros: Many options
Guest
izzolda
Points +28
Comida saborosa num espaço agradável - Edit
As espetadas de milho vegan são deliciosas, assim como vários outros pratos do menu com opção vegetariana e vegan.
Read morePros: Comida saborosa, Espaço agradável, Serviço atencioso
Cons: Alguns prato muito picantes
Guest
rfak1994
Points +37
My favourite restaurant in Glasgow - Edit
I just adore Ka Pao and recommend to everyone.
Read moreSweetcorn ribs, oyster mushrooms, hispi cabbage and the curries are always my go-to’s! They often switch a few bits up according to seasonal produce.
It’s excellent - 5* if I could but it serves meat and fish so not an option on this app.
Pros: Excellent, inventive vegan options , Really good quality food , Fairly priced
Guest
PeskyBunny
Points +417
Lovely but loud - Edit
We went to the Edinburgh Ka Pao, midweek to celebrate hubby's birthday, he'd been before with his works Xmas night out so he wanted to go again.
Read moreThe food is really nice, not a lot of choice for vegans, but what there is is worth it and everything is clearly labelled on the menu.
Dishes are quite small, so for the 2 of us, we ordered 5 different dishes to share.
The Pardon Peppers were lovely, as we're the vegan corn ribs. Both are really tasty and moreish.
The highlight was the Szechuan oyster mushrooms! 🤤 Sooooo good!
The Hispi cabbage was lush, however I found the choo chee curry courgette a little bland. All very fresh and well prepared.
We defo recommend a visit!
Nice restaurant/decor/layout, etc, although it I found it uncomfortably loud. The venue has high ceilings and the music was a bit too loud, thus customers are all talking quite loudly over each other. It doesn't make for a relaxing atmosphere.
Maybe it's just me getting old? My hearing isn't the best when it comes to background noise, so for us, it was a bit unpleasant as we couldn't chat much between as i can't hear too well in those kinda situations. It did kinda sully our evening a little. However, that alone wouldn't put me off going again.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-10
Pros: Authentic food, Fresh and nicely prepared , Nice staff
Cons: Music too loud, A bit pricey
Guest
SaffronSummer
Points +699
Delicious but needs more fake meaty stuff! - Edit
Flavours here are incredible! Would enjoy some tofu dishes, but equally the fried oyster mushroom was AMAZING, so meaty and flavourful! Mango soft serve for pudding was also so refreshing and tasty.
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SamanthaCrawford
Points +24
A celebration of vegetables - Edit
Delicious vegan options, no tofu or meat alternatives but the oyster mushroom small plate was similar to vegan fried chicken.
Read morePros: Full of flavour, Rich dishes
Guest
madveganfood
Points +1470
Ka POW! - Edit
Not a great deal of vegan options however the ones they have are fantastic! Not quite good enough to visit again unless they expanded into more proteiny and tofu options.
Read morePros: Tastes amazing
Cons: Not many options
Guest
SaraPark
Points +41
Amazing and super fresh! - Edit
I have been to Ka Pao in Glasgow so many times and it has never disappointed. There are lots of vegan options and the friendly staff are very well drilled in this respect. The food is consistently delicious and fresh, packing a real punch, and the place has a great buzz. Stylish decor and immaculately clean. I could eat here every week!
Read morePros: Lots of imaginative vegan options., The hispi cabbage, the Szechuan mushrooms…, The vegan corn ribs.
Cons: Book in advance, it’s always busy.
Guest
ElinorReeves
Points +50
Great food!! - Edit
We had the lunch menu which for 17.50 you get a great selection: starter/side, main, salad and rice... all really delicious and clearly labelled what is vegan.. didn't feel like a sub par option at all opting for the vegan items. Will be back!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Nice staff
Cons: Treat-your-self prices
Guest
FlissField
Points +481
Very tasty but lacking protein. - Edit
Ka Pao is a small dish/tapas place that has options for almost every diet and many vegan options too.
Read moreBecause of the style of food it can be a little expensive, especially as they recommend a few dishes per person. The cocktails are also great, which adds to the price too!
They focus on seasonal ingredients so there's some variety in the menu. However, while we found the food delicious, it wasn't very filling as there's little protein in the vegan options.
Pros: Lots of options, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Expensive, Veg based
Guest
AshleighMc9
Points +152
Absolutely Delicious! - Edit
Great array of vegan options, food was delicious, cocktails were really nice, and the venue was very stylish.
Read morePros: Great array of vegan options, Delicious food and cocktails, Stylish venue
Cons: A little pricey
Guest
JohnJones
Points +32
Outstanding flavours - totally unique! - Edit
I have never tasted anything quite like the food I had here - the flavours absolutely sing in your mouth! I had the Vegan Corn Ribs and the Salt and Szechuan Pepper Mushrooms, both recommended to me and understandably so.
Read moreThe ambience in the restaurant is lovely, and the service was exceptional. My server couldn't have been more accommodating. We had a great chat and before I left he wrote me a little list of other places nearby with great vegan options. Superb!
Pros: Incredibly tasty, Uses vegetables rather than processed alternatives, Fantastic service
Cons: Not entirely vegan or vegetarian
Guest
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