Well this has to be the best curry cafe I've yet found in Edinburgh / Scotland…read more As with all such establishments, the decor is functional - you come here for the authenticity of the food. It's always a good sign when a curry cafe has Nihari on the menu, as not everywhere offers this slow cooked dish. I try to be a traditionalist wherever possible though so, having arrived late afternoon, I wasn't going to have what is considered to be a Breakfast / Morning curry. I'll head over next time for the 11:30 opening to try the Nihari - gives me another excuse :-) Today I went for a dish that has become a staple in Pakistani food culture, Haleem. Adapted hundreds of years ago from the original Harisah recipes which were first documented in the Middle East sometime between the year 900 and 1000, Haleem is now prepared and enjoyed in Pakistani family homes and restaurants all over the world. At just a fiver (currently) for Haleem and a hot, buttered Naan, this medium spiced dish is not only very tasty, but is also superb value. Today I had Beef Haleem. It was delicious. The dish is prepared with Beef, Wheat, Barley and Lentils (plus spices) and it is slow cooked to such an extent that the beef completely blends into the other ingredients so the dish becomes a thick sauce "curry". Tearing off a corner of Naan and dipping it in, it tasted fantastic. The Marhaba Kitchen is a proper curry cafe and the owner / chef could not have made me any more welcome. Next visit - Nihari time! :-)

From the owner: South indian Hyderabadi dishes Haleem, Nihari, Paye, Kababs And Biryani.read more

Stopped in for a bite of lunch while visiting St Andrews. I almost chose someplace else since the…read morehost was a little unfriendly, but decided to circle back and give it a second chance. I'm glad I did. I ordered the chicken curry and some naan. First off, the naan was so good! Impressive. Secondly, the curry chicken packed with flavor. I would definitely come here again.

We are HUGE fans of the food here! GREAT variety of dishes and substantial servings. Their friendly…read moreand professional service was most appreciated. This is a must if you are ever in or near St. Andrews.

We came here to offer our asr prayers in the beautiful of Edinburgh. Decided to eat as we were…read morehungry. The food was very basic but the service was top notch. Really kind people. It was simple place with simple seating. The prices were low as well. So no complains .

Quite happy with my visit here! I'm quite curious about the story of the two Mosque Kitchens in the…read moresame vicinity... seems to be a bit of a duel gong on. There is some seating outside but plenty more within. Food came quickly, service was friendly. Prices, as noted in other reviews, are very low... something on the order of £5 for a heaping bowl of rice and chicken. The food was delicious- I was quite hungry and it was gone in minutes. It filled me up completely and I was very satisfied. Embarrassing moment when we found out they are cash only... but they let us duck out to a very near cash machine and come back. Thanks! I'll be back for sure to try some of the other items on the menu.

Near the foot of Leith Walk, this is a fantastic cafe serving great (and cheap) Punjabi food. Open…read morefor breakfast and lunch, the dishes on the menu consist of simply, homely food such as dal and chapatis or chicken curry and rice, but here simple really equals delicious as the women who work here are all amazing cooks. The décor is very plain, with white walls and paper tablecloths, but somehow it works, and the cafe feels very light and airy. Set up as a social enterprise by a Sikh women's collective, it's comforting to know that, by enjoying tasty curry, you are also supporting a very worthwhile community initiative. This place has a refreshingly different (and dare I say it, more authentic) atmosphere from a typical Indian, and is definitely somewhere you should check out.

This is such a nice little restaurant and I particularly love it because it's a social enterprise…read morerun by a community of Sikh Women who know what they're doing. They apparently train more people in the kitchen to create more employment opportunities. I tried the Aloo Paratha and it was delicious! I've also been recommended the Thali by a friend, but I haven't gotten around to eating it. If you're wondering what to drink here, you wouldn't go wrong with a Lassi or a Masala Chai. Solid 5 stars.

A great Pakistani restaurant serving Punjabi cuisine. The kabobs and desi style tikka masala were…read moreincredible along with the desert falooda

From the owner: Mixed grill,lamb chops, Indian and Pakistani curries, kebabs,Biryanis,peri peri chicken, pizzas,…read moregourmet Burgers, fish masala, steamed fish, milkshakes, smoothies, fresh juices, soft drinks, and many more

The mothership of chicken tikka masala does not disappoint! It's phenomenal here. Get a giant piece…read moreof garlic naan (and I do mean giant) to gone it. We also had lamb something something that was also excellent. Very attentive a professional staff. If you like Indian you cannot go wrong here.

Ambience - 5/5. It was classy! Service - 5/5 friendly…read morestaff! For a place that claims to have invented chicken tikka masala, it was very basic. The curry lacked any flavor and I was supremely disappointed having traveled half way across the world. The biryani was alright. And the worst part was the way they packed the left overs, rice in a plastic bag. You could at least give customers a box.

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.

Flew in from California with some friends and had the BEST NEW YEARS MEAL ever!!! Ajeet was the…read morebest, so kind and attentive. The food was delicious and the serving sizes were plentiful. We will definitely come back if we are in the area!

This is the best indian restaurant you will ever eat in and this is no exaggeration. I used to live…read moreover this way and unfortunately didn't discover this place until shortly before I moved. But it is so good, I wouldn't hesitate making the 140 mile round trip to eat there - honestly! The restaurant offers both take away and eating in, both are just as good as the other. With it being next to the local cinema it is handy to get a bite of eat before or after a film. The restaurant is clean, neutrally decorated and well laid out. But it is the food that makes it so special. They advise on the menu that your food may look slightly less colourful than in other indian restaurants. This is because they do not use artificial colours or flavors so it is all natural and you really can taste the difference. The food is absolutely phenomenal. Everyone I know who has eaten here says it is the best they have ever had by far. The Scottish Borders is a lovely part of the world so I would suggest it is well worth a trip. A day in the Borders and your evening meal at the Shish Tandoori. I promise you won't be disappointed.

A brilliant restaurant, the food is just so fresh, you'll be blown away at how good it is and it…read moremakes other curry houses paile in comparison! try it and you will not be disappointed..i promise!! Takeaway is great too, food comes in those clear containers rather than tinfoil. all adds to the sense of quality

Great food and fast delivery- there was an extra dish in the bag, but so tasty we didn't mind the…read morebump in price :)

This tiny wee place is might be the best Indian take away in Stockbridge. Service is fast, despite…read morethe tiny open to all kitchen. Top pick is the Katmandu Murgh - a wee change if you, like me, feel ashamed ordering the awesome Chicken Tikka Masala every week.

Pataka is a very clean Indian restaurant with a contemporary décor and a friendly, helpful staff…read more It has a good menu with dishes to offer for both those who prefer delicate, subtle tastes and those who like their Indian food hot and spicy. Pataka's portion sizes are good, and their food presentation is excellent; all the dishes I've tried have been full of flavor; the chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned; all the other meats I've tried were tasty and had an excellent balance of spices. The prices are very reasonable, especially for Edinburgh; about the only negative I can think of is that the booths are too small, and feel somewhat cramped.

I love a good tasty Indian meal, and this is exactly what I got at Pataka. I have gone to many…read moreIndian restaurants and this is a very good one and the prices are pretty reasonable too. I started off with a couple of papadums which were lovely and crispy and not too greasy and followed this up with a chicken Rogan Josh, which was just under £6 and had accompanied this with a naan bread which was well sized. The meal was delicious, the Rogan Josh sauce was full of spice and flavour and the chicken was lovely and tender. I normally get a carry out from Pataka, but the decor inside is nice, if not a bit simple.