Zest pleasantly surprised me. I believe by this point in our trip everyone was a bit on edge so…read morepicking a place to eat was extremely exhausting. We had finally narrowed it down to Indian food but we still couldn't choose a restaurant. I'll be honest my vote was for a different restaurant so I wasn't too excited about going to the place I didn't choose. I know I was being a brat but this review gets better. Because I came in wanted to prove that my choice would have been better (again so bratty). When we walked in everyone working was so nice and friendly they immediately melted my anger away. I ordered the mango lassi to drink and for my entree I got the paneer marsala. Both items were delicious. I do wish I could have controlled the spice a bit more but that could have been on me and I may have misunderstood. This restaurant wasn't the cleanest, it wasn't gross by any means it just seemed like they were short on staff and didn't have time to clean the bathrooms that day. All in all I really came around and had to eat my own words Zest was delicious and I am very glad I lost!!!

Last night in Edinburgh and what a better way to do it then with Indian. We came in for dinner a…read morelittle before 7pm and had no problem getting a table. We of course started checking out the menu which had a number of options. We started with appetizers which we get a number of. We went with the Lovely Garlic Mushrooms, Sabzi Samosa, Chicken Pakora, and the Himalayan Crushed Chilli Chicken which is an entrée but it sounded good so we got it for the table. All the appetizers were good but what really stuck out to me what the Chicken Pakora, and the Himalayan Crushed Chilli Chicken. I had never had Chicken Pakora but it was great. They were perfectly fried so crispy and the batter had so much flavor. Will for sure be getting me Chicken Pakora in the future. The Himalayan Crushed Chilli Chicken was also very good. I will say this is not like the fried Chilli Chicken I have had at other Indian restaurants but this was full of amazing flavor. It's also marked as a Hot dish but it wasn't over powering at all. For my entrée I will say I ended up going pretty basic and went with Chicken Tikka Massalam but it was just calling my name that night. I comes mild but asked if I could get it hot. Our server did look at me like I was crazy but he said they would give it a try. I will say the rest of our party was a little more adventurous. Once my Chicken Tikka Massalam came out I got into it and it was very good. My sister got the Korma with Chicken (at least that's what she ordered) but she was given Korma with Lamb. I tried hers and I liked it even more then my Tikka and she loved my Tikka she we traded. I'm glad I did too. The Lamb so so tender for sure will be doing this more too.I will say we were a little nervous at Zest when first ordering but after our meal everyone talked about how much we enjoyed everything. For sure a good spot for Indian!

A colleague recommended this place and he is from Edinburgh. It did not disappoint! Chicken Tikki…read morewas great and the garlic naan was even better. Friendly staff and reasonable price just off the royal mile.

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.

Was looking for a place for dinner with nothing in mind and stumbled upon this place. Was a bit…read morehesitant due to some negative reviews but decided to try it anyway and we're so happy we did! The food was excellent, the sauces were done perfectly and everything was incredibly flavorful. Only thing that wasn't quite what we were expecting was the garlic naan, which wasn't as garlicky as we expected, but was nonetheless exactly what we needed for the leftover sauce. The main negative reviews had been about the service, but the servers here were so nice, quick, and helpful. All around great. Would definitely go back if we had more time, but unfortunately our days are numbered in Edinburgh. Highly recommend!!!

Hostile, disrespectful, and completely unacceptable behaviour…read moreOn 29 January 2026 at 13:06, while collecting a delivery order, a staff member shouted at me inside the restaurant in front of customers, then forced me outside and continued speaking aggressively. I asked a basic clarification question and was treated with open hostility and public humiliation. There was no justification for this behaviour. This was not a misunderstanding -- it was purely unprofessional conduct and abuse of power toward a delivery driver. Using "policy" or "council rules" as an excuse does not justify shouting at someone or treating them with disrespect. This restaurant clearly lacks basic standards of professionalism and respect. Delivery drivers should be extremely cautious, and management urgently needs to address how staff speak to people who are simply doing their job. This experience was unacceptable.

I wasn't expecting too much from Saiyems when I first went there- the bright yellow exterior…read moreshouted - tacky- to me, but my friend who lives locally to the area insisted that their curries are great, and he was right. We ordered on a Wednesday night just before a Champions League game and so it was quite busy with other people having the same idea of watching the match over a curry. We waited inside the restaurant and it is a lot more quaint and respectable than the exterior, although that isn't hard. I ordered a chicken bhuna with 2 papadums and a garlic naan bread, the prices here are pretty decent and for the quality and portions of food, it offers good value. The naan bread was one of the freshest I have had and not at all greasy, whilst the chicken bhuna was flavoursome and the chicken very fresh and tender.

This shop is ugly, it has dated (one from 2011) magazines sitting on a coffee table and had I not…read morebeen on a mission to try different Indians I would likely have walked past. However on a mission, I was and one part of the shop front actually stands up - "For curry lovers". I have tried my usual selection of dishes (biryani, madras, chilli garlic) and have to say the food was of good standard, rich spice flavours came through as they should and the meat has always been tender and flavoursome. Part of that flavour though comes from the fact that they use chicken thigh and breast, this does mean you may get the odd tough bit, but overall it is worth it. While the portions of curry and rice are roughly standard for an Indian takeaway (probably enough to feed you for two nights, if you compared the portion to a ready-meal) you get a big portion of pakora, served in a polystyrene box. The pakora, curry and rice was around £10 so not expensive either, given the quantity of food. All in all I would recommend Saiyem's if you stay in the area.

Our family of four were finishing up a long day of seeing shows and enjoying Fringe. We happened…read moreupon Mother India and are so happy we did! I worried we might not get a table, as from the outside it looks smallish, but we were seated immediately and the place kind of goes on and on once you venture downstairs. The menu is extensive and we wished to try many, many plates. Our server patiently waited while we listed all the things. We were promptly served a generous pile of papadum. And the naan! All of our food was delicious - saag paneer, butter chicken, vegetable pakora, chilli chicken dosa, along with mango chutney & coriander chutney. Service efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Mother India's!

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.

Stayed at the Marriott across the street and saw this place crowded, so my family of 3 walked in…read more They asked if we had reservations (which we did not) and he asked us to wait for a minute. He came back and said we can stay but they need the table in an hour, which was perfectly fine to us since we just wanted to eat and go home. Food 5/5: One of the best Indian cuisine I have had. And that's saying a lot since I've eaten Indian cuisine all over the world. I had the lamb biryani which was fantastic. Medium spice was the perfect heat. My mother got the chicken curry and the chicken was perfectly cooked - very tender. We had regular and garlic naan, which we two massive pieces of naan. Great tasting and textured naan. One piece is good for 2 people, so we were very happy. Note - if the dish doesn't say it comes with rice, I recommend ordering a side of rice. The side is a small bowl of rice. Service 5/5: The staff is very friendly and come to ask you if everything is okay. The food comes out quickly and fresh too. Overall 5/5: One of the best Indian cuisines I've had. Glad I stopped in and they took us!

It was ok. Solo traveler in Edinburgh on a Friday evening in mid February, I walked in just after…read more5pm and they seated me right away. Standard British Indian cuisine. Not the greatest curry you'll ever have but it filled a hole. I did have to chase a server to get my bill, despite it being not very busy. Prices as you'd expect for a fairly centrally located restaurant in a European capital city.

Amazing. Just amazing! This place is so good, whenever we can't be bothered making a meal, our…read morefirst thought is The grace of india. Everyone who I've met who has been there says it is the best indian they have ever had! Love it so much, I would definitely recommend.

Late meal after long country drive, and popped into The Ducks. But due to their kitchen closure at…read more10pm, (though some websites do state 10.30), was recommended by staff the local Indian cuisine. Grace of India, just a block away has pleasant surroundings, chatty staff from this family run business, is quiet and with sea views all provided to make your meal a better experience. Food came in the form of chicken korma (mild) for others in our party and starter was a potato nan type chicken dish. But as they have no licence for alcohol you BYOB, which we could have bought in The Golf or can order fizzy pop. Grace have been in the town for a few years now, had redesigned the local chippy and are well established. Are usually busy, when there isn't a wedding on in the nearby. All in all we would definitely come again.

Wow, another Nepalese restaurant in city, never seen so many Nepalese restaurants in a city…read moreSince we were staying nearby, we decided to try a local restaurant instead of heading to the usual prime locations like Princes Street or the Royal Mile. Coming from the same region myself, I naturally connect with Nepalese food and am always eager to try authentic dishes whenever I get the chance... Seems, it is very popular, and The Khukuri has been an Edinburgh favorite for almost twenty years Nepalese food is often considered a combination of ingredients, flavors and cooking styles of a variety of cultures, including India. We ordered- Momo Jhol: never leave a chance to have momo at an authentic Nepalese joint. And it did not disappoint after all - 4/5 * Chicken Sekuwa: but it did. I know what sekuwa is, and it was far from that. Ofcourse I asked the serverbut the response was the usual, that We've adapted it to suit local tastes.- 2/5 * Lamb Biryani: not the biryani you guys would expect, it's more of lamb curry with rice Ofcourse, I was expecting more in terms of food taste, but overall owner's warmth, quick service,and even every server is there to help you, doesn't matter that table belongs to him/her or not Feel like home Food - 3/5 Overall - 4/5

Ate here last night because it was close to my hotel. But, wow, am I glad it did! It was so…read moredelicious. The momos and the namche curry was amazing. The service was great too. Can't wait to try this place again.