We visited the Edinburgh location multiple times when our son lived nearby as he attended the…read moreUniversity of Edinburgh. Then again once in London when he and his family were living there. Both locations were great experiences both with service and the food. As we live in Florida we can't frequent as often as we'd like, but will definitely whenever we're in the UK.

No matter which city we're in, if there's a Dishoom, we're going!…read moreAs always the meal was lovely, service - friendly and efficient, atmosphere lively and congenial. What's not to like !!!

Family-style restaurant with some of the best Indian food in Edinburgh. The flavors really pop, the…read moreportions are quite generous, and the prices are affordable. The place is popular with both locals and tourists alike, so reservations are a MUST. If the variety of the menu overwhelms you, and you want to play it safe, The Garlic Nan, Vegetable Samosas, and Chicken Pakorah are among the "smaller" items that pack just as much flavour as everything else. Be mindful of some of the meat items, as they can pack quite a kick. Drinks are plentiful, as well, but don't expect the best selection of alcoholic beverages. Hey, no place is perfect.

Ordered the vegetable samosas, chicken curry, pilau rice and garlic naan. Everything was piping…read morehot and absolutely delicious. The chicken was so tender it was falling apart. Service was very attentive without being overly intrusive. The restaurant was busy and got a bit noisy but again, not overly bothersome. Definitely a great meal.

This place is a gem! I stumbled upon it while looking for somewhere to eat lunch after touring the…read moreRoyal Mile. I'd popped in and out of a few other restaurants that were fully booked, and was pleasantly surprised to find open tables when I walked into Gurkha. The ambiance was cozy, and felt like I was eating inside a family's home. The food was delicious and plentiful for the price. I was so thirsty from sightseeing, I drank my mango lassi before I thought to capture a photo for this review. It was just the right consistency of thickness and sweetness. For appetizers, I had the king prawns. It was perfectly spiced and delicious. It was followed by chicken biryani and naan. There was a sauce provided for the biryani that took it up another notch. For me, the prawns were the star of the show. At the end of my meal, I got a chance to chat with the owner and learned they are from Nepal. It was a pleasant exchange and the service was great.

Great service, easy location, and delicious food! I do wish the rice came with the chicken tikka…read moredish, but we really enjoyed this meal. The star of the show was definitely the garlic naan! That was the best I've ever had.

A very pleasant meal, indeed. Our servers were wonderful, the food was delicious, and the sex theme…read moreof the whole place was hilarious to me. Worth a stop!

I ordered a wee bit of carry out from Kama Sutra for a Friday night at home celebration. Overall,…read morethe quality of the food was quite good. The items purchased included KADAI PANEER, LAMB KORMA, and FISH PAKORA. As usual, I will itemise my reviews for each of these foods. In terms of food quality, the most important aspect of a restaurant review, the food was truly SUMPTUOUS, RICH, and TENDER-MEATED. The kadai paneer, which contained paneer with stewed vegetables, was adequately seasoned, flavourful, and succulent. I will say, the quantity of paneer included was MINIMAL, but that is how these restaurants SCAM you: they give you a hefty portion of the cheap stuff, but are overly restrained when it comes to the proteinous goodness. As for the lamb korma, it was RICH. Served in a thique spicy and sweet coconut sauce as yellow as the yolk of a quail's egg, with tender morsels of a lamb's meat, this dish was tantalising. And, finally, the fish pakora. It was flavourful and spiced with a reasonable level of flakiness, such that it was moist but not soggy on the interior and crisp on the exterior. It was served with a delicious yoghurt sauce and a tiny rubbish bag filled with 'salad'. Overall, the food warrants four (4) stars. I have deducted one (1) star due to the LACK OF CARBOHYDRATE in this meal. Little did we know, the saucy dishes are not served with rice or naan. Fortunately, this was carry out and I had some mediocre Co-op naans on hand to seep up the many unctions. So, beware: you must order RICE or NAAN or another INSTRUMENT with which to consume your food, unless you prefer to simply drink the thique and rich juices as you would a cup of tea. Because this food was carried out and consumed in the comfort of my home, I do not factor service, ambience, or other in-restaurant factors into this review. That includes the supposed sex theme of the restaurant. Perhaps one day I will venture in for the full experience.

**March 2024: Weeknight Evening Visit**…read more Look the service, ambiance and atmosphere was wonderful; however this was the worst meal I had in Scotland. Perhaps it was my fault in selecting this item, but I've never had Tikki Masala so sweet that I couldn't enjoy. The gravy had a burnt caramel taste and when I asked the server if it was suppose to taste that way I was informed that it's creamy and sweet. I probably should have sent it back, but instead tried to scrap off all the gravy and just eat the meat and side of Naan that I ordered. I think Brits may enjoy an entree with a sweet tooth, but moving forward I may order butter chicken as to not replicate this scenario. It's a shame, because I love Indian cuisine too :(

Multi-level Indian restaurant with a bar downstairs and a dining area with a view upstairs. No…read morereservation for four people during Friday lunch, but don't have an issue getting a table. Ordered the Lamb Kharahi (£17) - marinated Scottish lamb with a variety of spices. Asked for spicy and they did deliver in that regard. All the lamb chunks were covered in the curry and spices, which is easily sopped up by the Chili Naan (£4). Drink list is substantial as well, as their Gin and Tonic (£6) was fantastic. Server here was very accommodating, as they kept up with the waters and were quick with the food. Would certainly come back for another sit-down meal if given the chance.

Very disappointing, extremely oily, overpriced Indian food that lacks depth, but has some vegan…read moreoptions. I found this place as rated one of the better Indian restaurants in Edinburgh that does vegan options. I don't get it. We arrived for dinner on a Monday, and their vegan menu online was not shown on the dine-in menu, so I asked the server about this, and they told me what could be made vegan -- at least they were familiar with the concept. We got a vegan Balti and vegan Rogan Josh (each about £10.50), plus some tandoor roti (£3.50 each) and papadams and dipping sauce (another ~£4). The Rogan Josh was the oiliest Indian dish I've ever tried had in my life. The dish was swimming in oil. Beyond that, there wasn't much complexity in flavour beyond high saltiness. The Balti had the same saltiness / lack of depth issue, but at least wasn't as oily. We were quite disappointed in the lack of flavour depth in both dishes, especially compared to the Indian food you can get in the UK in general. What's more, the portion sizes were not especially big, so we really relied on the roti to be full. Very disappointing Indian food overall. We would definitely not return.

It was so yummy and delicious. My fiancé and I got the Vegetarian house special banquet ( to try a…read morefew things) and it was to die for. So yummy so excellent. The service was good, we went on a slower night and were seated very quickly. So good would go again!

Restaurant is located close to busy bus stops. Stopped in ate the end of a day filled with…read moreexploring and was craving some hot Indian food. Glad I stopped in because the food was delicious, the service excellent and even though on a busy street, inside it was quiet. The staff greet you upon entry and once they confirm the number of diners will show you yo a table and bring you a menu. I believe it was the chef himself thought my food out to the table but could be wrong. The biryani was perfectly spiced and loaded with big chunks of lamb. The curry sauce could be a meal on its own with some rice or naan. Perfect food after a day of exploring in the rain and cold!

The aroma is divine... food excellent. Easy location near…read morebus stop. Ambiance is modern. Try it!

Probably the best chicken vegetable curry I've ever had!! Absolutely incredible food. Ambiance is…read morecasual but the food is top tier

Sweet family that owns this restaurant. Delicious kebabs, I had amazing chai too. Very reasonable…read moreprice too

I sat outside on the outdoor patio of this location, great seating, nice and spacious, and there's…read morean awning above for extra shade. The service was lovely, the staff were friendly and easy to chat with, and made great recommendations. I tried the Veg Haggis Pakoras with Mint Sauce and with Mango Chilli- the mango was my fave! For my meal I had the Butter Paneer with Naan. If you're not big on spice, you'll like this one! The naan was very fresh with the perfect mix of crispy and soft. I drank a mango lassi too. Definitely give this place a try! Their street food and meals are amazing.

They have moved to Holyrood Rd. Some of the best Indian food! The lamb samosa was the best samosa…read morewe've had and the curry was fabulous! Great atmosphere and super welcoming and knowledgeable owners. Highly recommended!

Kahani was the first place we dined at in Edinburgh. Once we settled in to our Airbnb it was later…read morein the evening. We weren't sure where exactly we would eat but saw this place on a corner and went inside to ask if they were still taking guests for dine in. They let us in with only about 15-20 minutes before kitchen closed, which we came to find out. Even so, they were so friendly and provided great customer service. The decor was nice and the atmosphere peaceful, at least for around 9pm lol Normally I go with some other kind of lamb dish, but wanted to try the fish curry. It was fresh, hot, and flavorful. It did not disappoint. I'd come back here.

I came here on a recommendation from the woman who checked me in to my hotel, she was Indian, so I…read morethought she would be the person to ask. Firstly, make sure to bring your own beer/wine, no alcohol served. The naan is wonderful. I had the lamb Saag and the sauce was very nice. Not spicy as advertised, but tasty. Unfortunately the lamb was very tough. I did tell the waiter, and he wanted me to try something else. I honestly just wanted him to know about the lamb. He brought a small chicken dish and it was flavorless. I was really looking forward to a good Indian. They are attentive. But need to work on the spice and flavor.