Bloc+
Basement bar with food that’s a little bit trashy and a big bit bonkers. Think hotdog with ramen noodles and gochujang ketchup, or salt and chilli tater tots. Half the menu is vegetarian or plant-based and they take it seriously.

Maki & Ramen
Handmade noodles, punchy broths and a solid sushi offering have Maki & Ramen locked-in as Glaswegian favourites, to the point that they’ve now got a second site less than a minute up the road in Renfield Street. For ramen, try the black garlic tonkotsu or the rare steak tataki.

Noodle Bar
It’s all about the taste at this simple spot that’s perfectly suited for solo diners and quick munches. Dishes are soup and dumpling-heavy, driven by brisk broths, sharp dipping sauces and noodles made in full view of the diners.

Royâ
In a market increasingly over-populated with ‘Middle Eastern small plates’, precision sets this place on nearby Elmbank Street apart. Slow cooked lamb is tasty and (nicely) fatty, with a gentle backbone of saffron. They’re not afraid to be bold and modern with combinations either, such as the beetroot and burrata salad elevated by sprinkles of sweet pistachio.

Yiama Greek Taverna 
Quirky Greek spot doing all the classics and getting them right. Thick, juicy gyros have a perfect wee crunch on the exterior. There are also dishes with less common types of Greek sausage, and lots of feta and halloumi-based options.