Excellent attentive staff and the food was excellent and very reasonably priced, we will definitely…read morebe back

This place is the answer to all my prayers - the owners of my favourite ever Indian takeaway have…read moredecided to open a real, sit-down, gorgeous family restaurant. THANK YOU! I only wish that I had taken more photos of this place because it has to be seen to be believed. The owners spent over a year designing the place and it is really stunning, with glass contemporary chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and ambient back-lighting, beautiful flower arrangements and a long, luxurious bar fully stocked. As for the food, I've always been a fan of their takeaway food and I have to say the restaurant was even better. We all went for the buffet and there was an impeccable selection of starters, main courses, accouterments and desserts. I particularly enjoyed the Tikka Chili Chicken, numnum. The Peshwari Naan was also delicious and perfectly cooked. The staff, as in the takeaway, are fantastic. Chatty, helpful, extremely friendly as they always have been. They gave us a complementary bottle of wine and a few Glava's on the house in honour of my dad's birthday and (as you can see from the photos) a lovely wee cake with a sparkler which we very much enjoyed. Perth has been calling out for a place like this.

In the heart of Perthshire lies a wee village called Methven. Through it's centre is one long main…read morestreet which has a smattering of shops, pubs and a garage...and then you come across the absolute delight that is Chatni, a contemporary Indian restaurant that is a joy to behold. This restaurant is extremely popular among those in the know and, given they don't ever advertise (or so I'm told), their patrons are largely there through word of mouth. I thought therefore it was time to spread the word a bit further afield! This is the second time I've been here, and it was just as wonderful and delicious as the first time. The restaurant itself is within a small cottage, although manages to appear quite spacious once you're inside with elegant and sophisticated decor. On this particular Thursday night, our group of 15 was welcomed with open arms and made to feel welcome from the get go. The times I have been here, the restaurant ticks away with a variety of folk, from couples having a romantic dinner, to families enjoying their evening meal. What makes this place very special is the level of attention given to every diner, and the staff obviously knew some of their customers well...it's a testament to the restaurant that these diners come back time and time again! Once seated, our drinks order was taken and the drinks arrived from a fairly well stocked bar. Well, most of the drinks arrived! I seem to recall having to remind them to bring my drinks on both occasions I have been here however, the waiting staff are so utterly charming it's impossible to be cross with them! For starters, our table decided on a mix of poppadoms and pakora with dips. The pakora, both chicken and vegetable, were light and tasty and the accompanying dip was yummy (almost like a creamy mango chutney to me although I should have really asked what it was!). We were enjoying these so much we completely forgot we'd ordered main meals! Now, it took 15 of us quite a long time to decide what we were having for our mains, and the staff were on hand with information and helpful suggestions as to what we should try. They were happy to cook the dishes according to our taste, and even told us we could try the dishes we'd ordered and if we didn't like them they would cook us something else. I have never been offered that in a restaurant before and it was a refreshing change! The mains were largely the same as you would get in most Indian restaurants with the addition of a Rezala curry (creamy AND spicy...for those folk who like a Korma but wish it had more of a kick), however what sets them apart is the fact the dishes are so fresh and light with delicious ingredients. You didn't get that 'bagged up' feeling you sometimes get following an Indian meal. My king prawn rezala was exceedingly tasty and to accompany it was a mix of mushroom, pilau and special fried rice. The peshwari naan is just about the finest I've ever tasted and achieves exactly the right balance of flavours to make my taste buds smile and jump up and down! Other highlights from my fellow diners included the chicken pathia and chilli masala. Following our meal, any leftovers were duly boxed up and given to us to take home to grateful partners or flat-mates...I don't think I would have given mine away though, it was too good to share! We weren't rushed following our main courses and by that point we were happy and comfortably full enough to not require desserts...I'm fairly certain they would be just as fabulous though. With drinks included it roughly worked out about £25 a head and it was worth every penny. The restaurant offers a delivery service at weekends, can cater for up to 45 guests and also do events catering. They also seemed quite happy to offer a set menu, if requested. As you can tell, I love this restaurant and only wish we could re-locate it to Edinburgh so I can visit it more frequently. Lets hope they continue to serve wonderful Indian food in their wee spot in Perthshire for many years to come.

From the moment of arrival the service was A1. We googled Indian food on our way from Inverness to…read moreHolmfirth. Chatni came up as the best rating so we took our little detour. Our boy has a sever nut allergy. They took time and care to run thru the menu clearly with him. The food we ordered came swift and was a good portions. Delicious too. Very welcoming, great ambiance inside. There's a real personal touch to dining here. Should we be in this area we I'll be visiting again.

Ordered a salt free vegan curry this evening and they did as requested. My curry was spicy,…read moreflavoursome and the mushroom rice (again salt free) cooked to perfection. Excellent staff who took my order over the phone. 10/10

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.

Sesame lamb was excellent and chicken vindaloo was fiery and flavorful! Also provided a…read morecomplimentary tasting of rosemary and carrot soup and some type of coconut rice fritter--both were good and a nice touch. Limited wines by the glass and beer selection was sparse. Friendly service. Would eat there again and again.

Not your typical Indian restaurant. Although they serve the standard dishes, Chicken tikka,…read moretandoori etc. owners are from Bangladesh and most are I've never seen before on an Indian restaurant menu. We had the Bangladeshi lamb shank, and a chicken dish which I could not pronounce let alone remember. Both were excellent. For appetizers, we shared scallops 4ways. We stumbled into this restaurant because it was the only one open at 9:15pm still serving. Although the food came out slow, we realized that is was due to the effort to create the dishes. Service was excellent.

Amazing Indian food!…read more This place is part of an inn and is next to a sheep farm. We were pleasantly surprised to find Indian food in a more secluded place like the Highlands. The place has a rustic feel and the server was friendly and prompt. My husband and I shared the samosas which in my opinion one of the best samosas I have had ever. Even my husband, who is from India and has more of a picky taste when it comes to Indian food loved them. When then had butter chicken and lamb korma which were both flavorful. I wish I had taken pictures of the food but we were starving and the food was delicious.

Amazing Indian food and traditions beef stew. The place looks amazing from the outside also. Gluten…read morefree options available and they're good.

The best genuine Indian I've had in a long time - large portions - tender and tasty lamb and…read morechicken - great prices- we got a bunch of stuff and have plenty leftover for second meal calculating to less than 9 uk pounds each per meal

Excellent food and great service, the restaurant is always immaculate , the staff always friendly…read moreand welcoming. The go to place in Biggar

What can I say about this cracking restaurant that's been finalists for Best Indian Restaurant in…read moreScotland for 2 years running and winner of the Maître of the Year 2014. Great fresh food and great service every time. Highly recommended. Look out for the Biggar Nan Bread!

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