Zaytun Restaurant

Zaytun on Cathcart Road is one of the few Kurdish restaurants trading in Glasgow, and for devotees of the cuisine it has become something of a pilgrimage stop on the South Side. Reviewers reach for superlatives about the kebabs — freshly grilled koobideh and chapli, served with naan baked to order in the tandoor and flame-grilled tomatoes. The food is described by multiple visitors as the best Kurdish kebab in Britain. Portions are large, prices are modest, and the atmosphere is relaxed and informal. The Kurdish and Middle Eastern community of Govanhill, one of Glasgow's most diverse neighbourhoods, provides both a core clientele and a reference point for the kitchen's authenticity.