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

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

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!

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.

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!

YUMMY! Meal for 1 was very generous and huge portions. Loved the chicken korma :))))read more

Lazeez Tandoori is a great Indian takeaway which offers delicious food and speedy delivery at…read morereasonable prices. I ordered from here with some friends only two weeks ago and we were all in agreement that it was one of the best takeaways we'd had. The menu is really well laid out with plenty of Tandoori, Biryani and Punjabi dishes to choose from. I went for the lamb Madras which cost only £7 along with a portion of plain boiled rice and a naan bread. Delivery took less than half and hour and the guy who brought was friendly. The Madras sauce was delicious with a great range of flavours and some pungent spice throughout. The lamb was tender and there were absolutely no fatty or sinewy chunks in amongst it. We'll definitely be ordering from here again and I really couldn't fault Lazeez on any front.

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.

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.

Good Indian food with friendly service. Location is close to St. Andrews square. It's a modern…read moreambience. Limited bar selection. Overall good quality and will definitely recommend.

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.

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.