Pictures reveal inside new restaurant in Newton Mearns

The Malletsheugh officially opened on August 27, serving a 'unique' blend of Scottish and Indian cuisine in a showstopping double menu.

The Birk family, who own the restaurant, are bringing three generations of hospitality experience behind the venture. 

Co-owner Pav Birk said: “Our family have incredible passion for hospitality, food and people. We love sharing our lives with our guests, who become our friends.

“Our grandfather was an amazingly talented chef but just as importantly had this incredible desire to look after people – and our parents, then my brothers and I, have all grown up with that ethos at the heart of everything.

“That’s why the Malletsheugh means so much to us. We saw this iconic building which was for so long the heart of its community but had lost its way in the wrong hands.

“We want to set that right and bring back the heart of the community, restore what this place was for more than a hundred years – a place people came for food and drinks, yes, but more importantly where they came to relax, to meet friends, to be among like-minded people and take a break from life for an hour or two.”

The building has undergone an extensive revamp and has been designed to create an atmosphere that is both stylish and sophisticated but also warm and welcoming.

The family have named the restaurant area the Taj in tribute to Taj Mahal, a restaurant opened by their grandfather and run by their father before the current generation took over.

Meanwhile, the bar will be known as the Mal. 

As well as 'dual menus' serving up Indian and Scottish dishes, the talented chefs offer a range of vegan and children's dishes too.

From curries rich in flavour and spice to steak pie and fish and chips, the Birks hope to bring something different to Newton Mearns with their fusion of cuisines. 

Pav added: “Our family’s food heritage is very rich, it’s become the family business as well as a real passion for us all.

“My grandfather set the tone for us with his love of Indian food and growing love of Scottish cuisine too.

“This was all passed to our father who took over our original family restaurant the Taj Mahal, and eventually he passed it on to our hands, so we really have carried my grandfather’s dishes, his enthusiasm and dedication, in everything we do.

“Serving the very best food made with premium ingredients is vital to us.

"But so is serving it to you in the right way – for us, our service, care and hospitality are as important as the food itself. We pride ourselves on treating your family like our family.

“That is what we bring to The Malletsheugh – it’s ours, but it’s just as much yours.”

To find out more about The Malletsheugh, click here.