Nur

Why is Egyptian traffic the worst in the world?

Because it’s full of tooting car men!

OK, the jokes predate the pyramids but today’s Big Deal with Nur Egyptian restaurant is as fresh as the patter in a Cairo souk.

Friends & family night out

Nur Egyptian restaurant is an oasis in the heart of Glasgow and today’s Big Deal is a fantastic way to try it with a group of friends or family.

Decorated with shisha pipes, atmospheric candles and even a sarcophagus, Nur is a fun place for a night out.

And the food is mighty fine too.

Featuring delicious mezze or small sharing dishes; hearty main courses and lip-licking desserts, Egyptian food is a feast for the senses.

Recommended by The List Eating & Drinking Guide

Not that you have to take our word for it. The List Eating and Drinking Guide hit-listed Nur again this year saying ‘This is simply a great place to eat, where humble hummus and charcoal-grilled cuts are elevated to surprising heights.’

Three course feast

Available seven days a week, this offer is for eight people to enjoy a three course feast from the following menu:

Starters

A selection of dips served with toasted flatbread for sharing:

Houmus with pomegranate

Zabadee – yoghurt, cucumber and mint

Tahina – sesame seed with olive oil and lemon

Gebna salad – tomato, cucumber, red onion with creamy white cheese and fresh herbs

Main courses

Chicken and spinach tagine

Lamb and potato tagine

Chicken and potato tagine

Mixed vegetable tagine

Curried beef tagine

Chicken shawarma – the chicken kebab, a huge favourite in the Middle East

Dessert

Baklawa – layers of filo pastry with nuts and honey served with dairy ice-cream

Ginger & lemon sponge with caramel sauce and vanilla ice-cream

Turkish delight sundae – dairy ice-cream with swirls of Turkish delight and dark chocolate sauce

Your party can finish their meal with coffee or a selection of teas including fresh mint or hibiscus.

BYOB

Nur is unlicensed. Diners are welcome to bring their own bottle for a small corkage fee.

Happy guests

Egyptian food may not be as well known as, say, Lebanese cuisine. This has not stopped plenty of Glaswegian diners giving it a whirl at Nur. These comments were left by customers on the restaurant’s Facebook page:

‘Truly awesome food and great staff! Give it a go.’

‘Food is absolutely fantastic, great staff & service. Highly recommended :)’

TripAdvisor reviewers are just as impressed, rating the restaurant 4/5. This is what a recent diner had to say:

‘Another excellent outing to Nur. Fab food, friendly service, beautiful decor. This was our second trip to Nur and it was just as memorable as the first. Delicious good and lovely relaxing ambience.’

This Big Deal would make for a great night out with a group of friends or for a family celebration.

Belly dancing takes place on the last Saturday of each month. Just be careful with the belly dancing – it’s much easier attempt it before eating rather than after.