Mongolian food? I was intrigued and discovered a 3 course feast (£13.95) consisting of Khublai’s Temptations, The Barbecue, and Khan’s delights.

I was tempted by the wild boar and red chilli terrine wrapped in a hazelnut and herb crust. More impressive however, were the yak ribs ordered by my friend. Succulent and tender they were served with a tangy sauce which made your mouth water.

Next came the barbecue and I learned that Mongolian food is characterised by method of cooking rather than ingredients. Apparently, it was the custom in 13th century Mongolia for the marauding warriors of the Great Khan’s to cook their meat with vegetables, oils, herbs and spices in their upturned shields over the campfire. Khublai Khan’s is somewhat more sophisticated but the principle remains. You can choose from noodles or rice, chicken, pork, lamb, beef, ostrich, mussels, tuna, shark or prawns. 15 jugs are filled with different aromatic oils and spices including, Cajun, sweet and sour, Thai, coconut milk, lemon, olive oil and there are 16 dishes of herbs and spices to add the final touch to you creation. Your bowl is then handed to a cook who fries it on a hotplate in front of you.

I selected rice with shark and mussels, sweet n’sour sauce, chilli sauce, ginger, lemon and garlic. The result was a hot and spicy seafood dish. You can eat as much as you like. My tip however would be to follow the suggested recipes on the walls to avoid disastrous combinations. The guy next to me seemed to be doing well because by the time I had reached Khan’s delightful Banoffie pie he must have been on about his 6th portion.

The décor is interesting. One wall is covered by a mural of Mongol warriors on horseback which reminded me of Monty Pythons Time Bandits. I kept expecting them to charge out at me. House wines in Glasgow restaurants seem to be improving and at Khublai Khan’s a red medium bodied fruity wine, La Pintora was on offer. At 12% and £8.50 a bottle it’s good value and compliments the meat dishes but does not overwhelm the fish.

Khublai Khan’s offers a unique experience and will become very popular for a night out. It is relaxed and friendly and the traditions and atmosphere of Mongolia will definitely appeal to the Bravehearts amongst you.