OUR STORY

29 States is located in Broomhill Square, in the west end, It marks the first independent venture for Neeraj Dhatwalia, who previously worked as a chef for the Ashoka Group of restaurants after moving to Scotland from India in 2008. The name of the restaurant pays homage to the 29 different states that make up India, with Neeraj aiming to offer diners dishes from right across his home country.
Neeraj comes from a state in the northern part of India, Himachal Pradesh,” he explains, “and wanted to share authentic Indian cooking with the people of Glasgow. he doesn't want to make the menu too big, but he is trying to show people food from all around India. Having been a chef for the last 22 years, so his priorities are always to make the best possible food with the freshest ingredients.” Neeraj understands the importance not only of good food, but of providing exceptional customer service – as he began his career working in five-star hotels in India.