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.

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.

I was in the mood for Thai food and stopped in for dinner with my family. The Indian food may be…read moredelicious, but if you are after Thai (especially rice noodle dishes), look elsewhere. My interactions with the wait staff were not good. May have been a cultural thing.

This is a stunning restaurant in Leith that is well worth the taxi ride to experience amazing food…read more Although it is difficult to find a restaurant that offers multiple cuisines that does them well, our choice of Thai cuisine was wonderful. I wish I had found this gem sooner in my stay so I could try their Indian menu. This restaurant is not on a stretch of restaurant lined street, but go make the visit. You will not be disappointed.

I had my first taste of butter chicken on my flight into London and it had been on my mind ever…read moresince. I was on a mission to try more Indian cuisine and I found Tuk Tuk as I was researching eateries. The reviews were great and was about a 10-15 minute walk from our hotel in Haymarket. We stopped in for an early dinner and were one of the few people in the restaurant. Their dishes are made to share and they recommend 3 plates per person to start and so we ordered a handful of different items that included rice, garlic naan, pakora, butter chicken, and a some curries. Oh my, that butter chicken totally hit the spot! I was in heaven! It was SO good with the perfect blend of spices. I thought it would have tasted even better if it were made with chicken thighs as the meat would've been softer and more moist, but their take was still amazing. I also really enjoyed the garlic naan and sopping up the rest of the sauce with it. For dessert the gulab jamun with ice cream piqued my interest -- it sounded like nothing I've ever had and they totally had me at 'milk dumpling.' The dessert came out piping hot with a nice scoop of ice cream. Let me tell you, this was one of the most memorable desserts I had on our entire European trip. I love 'milk flavored' sweets and this did not disappoint. The rose flavored sugar syrup did not overpower the milk dumpling and the ice cream balanced everything so well. We LOVED this meal so much that we went back the very next day! The second time it was much busier, much louder, which also resulted in slower service and longer wait times. However, it was worth every minute! Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food was one of my favorite meals on our Europe trip and I'll cherish this memory as it was my first deep dive into Indian Cuisine. I highly recommend a stop here!

GET THE CHICKEN KORMA!! Great portion sizes and opportunities to share with the table. This was the…read morehighlight of our trip to Edinburgh.

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.

Upstairs just a few minutes walk from holyrood . Friendly staff . Good selection of both Thai and…read moreIndian . Spice level was not intense but they ask even after food arrives . A few tables overlook the royal mile. Thought prices were reasonable for a high tourist area . I had spicy salmon . The others in our group had Thai dishes . All were happy !

Great selection of both Thai and Indian food, great service, close to our AirB&B, loved our meal. I…read morehighly recommend this restaurant. Carol

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.

Best South Indian food in Edinburgh. Loved everything that I ordered here - Mini Idly dipped in…read moreSambar, Rava Doda, Podi Dosa. Sambar is very authentic and delicious. Rava dosa could've been slightly less oily and more porous but tasted great anyway. Felt slightly on the pricier side when compared to the ambiance. The timings of the restaurant are very limited. Restrooms are located in the basement (just like with other Indian restaurants in Edinburgh) but the floor there is extremely slippery. They have enough signs to caution users but was a bit of a bummer.

Visiting Tanjore for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised to find an Indian restaurant with…read moremany dishes that I was unfamiliar with. Don't get me wrong - unfamiliar can be a very good thing! The food is very tasty and quite good. Ambiance-wise, Tanjore isn't the fanciest, but with food this good I'd unquestionably recommend it to anyone who enjoys excellent Indian food! An extra benefit: Tanjore is BYOB with no corkage fee :-)