Glaswegians adore a good Chinese restaurant, and exactly one year ago, we got a trendy new addition to the city’s culinary scene. Guests can expect a contemporary feel with a menu created by experienced chefs at Zhima Glasgow.
Zhima Glasgow is owned by Hunky Dory Group, who are also behind Chaakoo Bombay Cafe, Panang, and Topolabamba. The brand new restaurant is getting an investment of £800k, taking over the previous Prezzo site on St Vincent Street near George Square.
Zhima offers not only an elegant dining experience, but also a business lunch, a pre-theatre, and an evening menu, with intimate private dining available for up to 12 guests.
The spot opened its doors in April 2024, and is open seven days a week between 2pm to 10:30pm.
Paul Sloan, co-founder of Hunky Dory Dining Group said: “We’re so excited to bring Zhima to Glasgow city centre, where it will add something new to a burgeoning dining destination. The concept has been in development for close to four years but finding the right site was the key.
He added: “There aren’t many places in the city centre where diners can go and get properly dressed up and that’s the point of difference we’re bringing to this part of Glasgow. It’s all about elevating customer experiences and providing a late-night venue with a bit of glam and sophistication.”
Head Chef Saurav Bhatnagar said: “I’m very excited to bring the Zhima experience to Glasgow. A huge amount of work has gone into crafting a menu that not only showcases the very best of Chinese cuisine but also creates an elegant and adventurous dining experience.
“Chinese cuisine is such a huge part of Glasgow, and there is absolutely an appetite for more. At its core, it’s elevated Chinese dining.
Paul Sloan, co-founder of Hunky Dory Dining Group, commented regarding the restaurant’s first birthday: “It’s been an emotional journey. Launching a new concept always comes with a risk, especially one that diverges from our established brands. But the response has been overwhelming. We wanted to create something new for Glasgow – a space that offered design, service and cuisine in one elevated experience – and our guests have embraced that.
“Our proudest moment was last December. It was a record month across the group, and to hit those heights with a new team, a new brand, and a labour-intensive kitchen, was a huge achievement.
“Zhima isn’t like anything else we’ve done. It’s more intimate, more refined. Guests tell us it feels private and special. That was the goal. We wanted to offer a sense of occasion, a venue where people could dress up and dine late, right in the heart of the city.
“We had a vision of creating a late-night space where people could dress up and experience something special. I think Zhima has proven that the city was ready for that.”