Japanese · Glasgow
A busy Japanese spot where the drum sounds a welcome as you walk in — enough spectacle to buy you five minutes of wide-eyed silence from a toddler. The room is properly done up, the noise level covers a grizzle, and there are high chairs, buggy access and a kids' menu, though weekends and evenings fill fast, so it's worth booking rather than chancing it with a pram. The black garlic tonkotsu ramen is the thing to order — chewy noodles, tender pork, a broth people go back for — and the chicken karaage is reliably juicy. Vegan families rate it highly: one parent calls the range "actually thought about". Around £30 a head with drinks and starters. Service can wobble when it's slammed, so flag anything missing early rather than waiting.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Cheap, generous first-floor Chinese with a 300-item menu, kids' menu and unhurried staff — but stairs only, so pram-heavy visits are tricky.
Bright seaside-themed city-centre chippy with kids' menu, high chairs and famous deep-fried Mars bars — though service can be slow.
Sharing plates, fast service and famously warm staff, with a kids' menu and high chairs — book ahead, and expect lively music.