Edinburgh's Indian and South Asian restaurants offer far more than a single familiar curry-house formula. Across the city, Nepalese kitchens fold delicate momo and simmer mountain-style curries, Punjabi specialists turn vegetables and seafood into crisp pakora, and ambitious grills match Scottish produce with tandoor heat. There are bustling sharing restaurants for a sociable dinner, intimate neighbourhood rooms for an unhurried meal and polished destinations built around tasting menus. The range makes choosing by cooking style and occasion more useful than simply looking for the nearest dining room.
A good first decision is whether you want several small plates or one complete main. Mother India's Cafe and The Pakora Bar reward a table that orders widely, while Dishoom's grills, biryani and house daal are at their best as a shared spread. Gurkha Bar, Solti, The Khukuri and Gautam's bring Nepalese flavours into sharper focus, from steamed dumplings and thukpa to charcoal-cooked meat and slowly developed sauces. Chaskaa, Prahna and Haldi take a more contemporary route, using regional ideas, careful presentation and less predictable ingredient combinations.
Compare current dishes and prices before booking or ordering. Menus, specials and availability can change, so check directly when one particular plate is essential to your visit. Ask the restaurant about allergens and cross-contamination rather than relying on a dish name, especially with fried food, breads, dairy-rich sauces and shared grills. Edinburgh offers an unusually broad cross-section of Indian and Nepalese dining.

Gurkha Bar And Restaurant Edinburgh
Gurkha Bar stands out for the breadth and confidence of its Nepalese cooking. Momo are a natural opening order, giving the table a choice of soft dumpling wrappers, savoury filling and a punchy dipping sauce before the richer dishes arrive. Thukpa offers a warmer, broth-led alternative, while the Nepalese curries bring aromatic spice without forcing every plate into the same level of heat.
The restaurant's Brougham Place address is especially handy for Tollcross, Bruntsfield and an evening around the King's Theatre. The room feels suited to both an easy dinner for two and a larger table that wants to explore several parts of the menu. Balance is the key to ordering: pair one momo selection with a grilled dish, a curry and either rice or bread, then add more only if the table needs it. Diners looking beyond standard curry-house choices should make this their first stop, particularly when Nepalese flavours are the main reason for going out.
Address: 6 Brougham Place, Edinburgh EH3 9HW
Gurkha Bar And Restaurant Edinburgh Menu
Appetizers
Plain Poppadum
Spicy Poppadum
Masala Olives
House Pickle Tray (Partial)
Contains mint, mango, spicy onion and garlic tomato chutney.
Vegetarian Starters
Aloo Tareko
Potato stuffed with green peas, cumin seeds, fresh giunger and served with home made tarmarind chutney and yoghurt.
Soup (Lentil / Tomato)
Veg Pakora / Onion Bhaji
Mixed vegetable blended with chickpea batter / Deep fried sliced onion mixed in chickpea batter with herbs and spices.
Veg Samosa
Crispy pastry fillled with boiled potatoes and peas mixed with herbs and spices.
Aloo Jeera
Boiled potoes fried with cumin and spices.
Pani Puri
Popular nepalese street snack. Comes in a crispy shell with spiced potatoes.
Paneer Tikka starter
Paneer is marinated in house special spices and herbs and cooked in tandoor oven.
Nepalese Chatpate
Spicy, tangy snack made with puffed rice, chopped vegetables, potatoes, spices, tossed fresh with lemon and oil for a bold, crunchy flavor.
Veg Haggis Pakora
Scottish vegetable haggis amalagated in spices, coated and fried in special batter.
Veg Thukpa
Nepalese vegetable noodle soup. with blend of nepalese herbs and spices.
Veg Momo (10 -12 min)
Nepalese vegetable dumplings with blend of nepalese herbs and spices.
Samosa Chaat
Popular indian chaat where samosa is crushed and mixed with snacks, yoghurt and spices.
Puri
Fresh fried bread topped with your selection with blend of nepalese spices and herbs.
Non-Vegetarian Starters
Gurkha Malai Chicken Tikka
Fresh chicken breast marinated in cream and butter, cooked in tandoor.
Nepalese Hot Wings
Special gurkha style hot wings marinated in spices, deep fried and cooked with house special chilli sauce.
Sheek Kebab
Lamb and chicken mince with special herbs and spices, cooked in tandoor.
Narayani Ko Macha
Nepalese fish pakora (pangasius fish).
Chicken Lollypop
Deep fried marinated chicken wings cooked in chilli sauce.
Pakora (Chicken / Chicken and Brie)
Lightly spiced pakoras deep fried in special batter.
Poleko Tikka (Chicken / Lamb)
Boneless chicken / lamb marinated with yoghurt and blend of nepalese herbs and spices. cooked in tandoor.
Choila (Chicken / Lamb)
Marinated and cooked lamb or chicken pieces comes with bhujiya (puffed rice).
Momo (Chicken / Lamb) 10 -12 min
Nepalese dumplings filled with minced meat, herbs and spices.
Piro
Small cubes of chicken (Khukura) or shrimp (ghinga) or chickpeas cooked in home made garlic sauce with onions and capsicums. served in crispy shell.
Tandoori Salmon Starter
Cubes of salmon marinated in special spices and smoked in tandoor oven.
Scallop
cooked with nepalese herbs and spices with nepalese twist.
Lamb Chops
Gurkha style lamb chops marinated with nepalese herbs and spices.
Tandoor King Prawn
King prawn marinated in spices and cooked in tandoor.
Mix Pakora (For Two Person)
Contains fish pakora, veg pakora, onion bhaji and chicken pakora.
Mix Starter (For Two Person)
Contains chicken tikka, lamb tikka, lamb chops, king prawn and sheek kebab, cooked in tandoor.
Gurkha Tandoori Special
All tandoori dishes come with curry sauce.
Chicken Tandoori
On the bone chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices. cooked in tandoor.
Lamb Chops
Marinated in gurkha special herbs and spices, served with onion and sauce.
Tikka Main (Chicken / Lamb)
Boneless chicken / lamb marinated with yoghurt, nepalese spices and cooked in tandoor.
Tikka Saslik (Paneer / Chicken / Lamb)
Marinated with herbs and spices and then skewered and barbequed in tandoor.
Sheek Kebab
Minced lamb and chicken mixed with herbs and spices, skewered and barbequed in tandoor.
Tandoori Ghinga
King prawn marinated in ginger garlic paste and spices, served with onions and sauce.
Tandoori Salmon
North sea salmon marinated in nepalese herbs and spices and cooked in tandoor, served with onions and sauces.
Tandoori Mix Grill
Contains chicken tikka, lamb tikka, king prawn, sheek kebab and lamb chops. cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori Sea Food Platter
North sea fish platter with gurkha style king prawn, salmon, pangasius fish and mussels.
Nepalese Indo Chinese
Chilli Garlic Chips
Fried chips cooked with blend of nepales touch and spicy chilli sauce.
Piro Chana
House special chickpea dish. cooked with spices, nepalese chilli sauce and peppers.
Vegetable Manchurian
Spiced Vegetable balls cooked with in a gravy or dry sauce containing nepalese herbs and spices.
Soya Chilli Chunks
Soya chunks cooked with nepalese spices and special sauce. High protein.
Thukpa
Popular soupy noodle dish from nepal.
Tawa
Nepalese version of fish and chips. pangasius fish is marinated in special batter and fried. / chicken marinated in special batter and fried in a flat pan. comes with chips and chickpea curry.
Chilli Special
House special nepalese dish. Paneer/chicken is cooked with special chilli sauce and peppers.
Nepalese Choupsy
A nest of crispy fried noodles topped with a sweet, tangy, and savory sauce and pineapples containing stir-fried vegetables or chicken.
Gurkha Special - Chef Special Dishes
Momo (Main)
Popular nepalese dumplings.
Chowmein (Main)
Popular nepalese and chinese fusion noodle dish.
Anda Curry
Famous Nepalese egg curry cooked with house spices and herbs.
Butter / Makhani Chicken
Marinated chicken cooked with creamy tomato sauce and spices.
Pudina (Chicken / Lamb)
Marinated in mint and cooked in coconut cream with herbs and spices.
Achari (Chicken / Lamb)
Your choice cooked with home made pickle and spices for its delicious and tangy flavours.
Chilli Garlic (Chicken / Lamb)
South indian recipe, cubes of marinated chicken or lamb cook in fried garlic, chilli sauce and tomato sauce with the blend of herbs and spices.
Kathmandu (Chicken / Lamb)
Special recipe of nepal that consist of your selection, spinach, black lentil with the blend of nepalese herbs and spices.
Chefs Special (Chicken / Lamb)
Chicken / lamb cooked with nepalese herbs, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies, spring onions. served with pilau rice.
Pan Fried (Salmon / Sea Bass)
Fillet of sea bass lightly seasoned with nepalese herbs and spices, pan fried and garnished with curry sauces, served with pilau rice.
Raksi (Chicken/Lamb)
Cubes of marinated chicken / lamb cooked in vodka, onion sauce, tomato sauce with the blend of nepalese herbs and spices.
Chyau Masu (Chicken/Lamb)
Authentic nepalese chicken / lamb and mushroom curry.
Poleko Khukura
Barbequed chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger garlic, spring onions, nepalese spices and herbs.
Bhuteko Khasi
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, tomato, ginger, green chilli, spring onions and nepalese spices.
Macha Ko Jhol (Fish Curry)
Boneless fish cooked in herbs and spices with onion, tomato, coconut cream, curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Lasuni Khukura
Chilli garlic flavour nepalese style chicken cooked in hot and sweet sauce with onion, mix pepper, ginger, spring onion, touch of tomato ketchup and green chillies.
Rara Ghost
Famous nepalese curry that contains minced lamb cooked with nepalese herbs and spices.
Nepalese Chicken Curry
On the bone authentic nepalese chicken curry.
King Prawn Bhuteko
King prawn cooked with onion, tomato, ginger garlic, green chillies, spring onions and nepalese spices.
Gurkhaali Lamb Chops Curry
Tandoor cooked rack of lamb cooked with nepalese herbs and spices. comes with rice.
Garlic Pepper Prawn
Prawn cooked with garlic, pepper and nepalese herbs and spices. comes with rice.
Lamb Khutta
Marinated shank of lamb cooked in nepalese herbs and spices. comes with rice.
Traditional Curries
Prices: Veg £11.95; Paneer £12.95; Chicken £12.95; Lamb £13.95; Prawn £13.95; King Prawn £16.95.
Tikka Masala
Barbequed meat and veg cooked in aromatic spices in chef special creamy tomato sauce.
Methi
Succulent pieces of choices cooked in fenugreek, with fresh coriander and our chef special ingredients.
Jalfrezi
Stir fried with tomatoes and onions in a exotic blend of ginger, mixed peppers and spices.
Saag
Cooked with spinach in a traditional indian style.
Korma
Cooked in cashew nuts, coconut cream and mild spices with fresh cream.
Madras
Cooked with mustard seed and curry leaf in hot sauce.
Vindaloo
Served with potatoes in very hot sauce with mustard seeds and curry sauce.
Bhuna
Cooked in thick onion and tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
Dhanshak
Cooked with yellow lentil and spices.
Karai
Cooked with onion, tomatoes, mixed capsicums, flavoured with the touch of indian herbs and spices.
Pathiya
Tender meats cooked in combination of chillies, lemon juice, sugar to create a unique sweet and sour taste.
Balti
Choice cooked in a balti sauce with ginger, green chilli, coriander, tomato and mix peppers.
Rogan Josh
Cooked in a traditional rogan josh sauce and lots of fresh tomatoes.
Pasta
Our special version of fusion dish with Nepalese twist.
Vegetable
Chicken
Prawn
Lamb
Biryani
All dum biryanis come with side of curry sauce, raita and salad.
Vegetable Dum Biryani
Chicken Dum Biryani
Lamb Dum Biryani
King Prawn Dum Biryani
Mix Dum Biryani
Vegetarian Dishes
All our vegetable dishes are mild to medium spiced. Most dishes can be made vegan too. Main: £11.95; Side: £8.95.
Mix Vegetable Curry
Mix vegetables cooked with cumin seeds and chef special spices.
Dal Makhani
Dark lentils cooked with gurkha herbs and spices.
Bombay Aloo
Potatoes bombay style cooked in lightly spiced curry sauce.
Paneer Butter Masala
Cottage cheese cooked in tomato butter sauce with coconut and almond powder.
Tarka Dal
A simple and zesty lentil curry seasoned with a burst of flavour from seeds and spices quickly fried in hot oil.
Sag Aloo
Spinach cooked in potatoes in special herbs and spices.
Mutter Panner
Cottage cheese cooked with green peas in nepalese herbs and spices.
Mushroom Bhaji
Mushroom cooked in lightly spiced curry sauce.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in lightly spiced curry sauce.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a curry sauce with spices, hot and sour taste.
Bhindi Masala
Pieces of okra cooked in lightly spiced curry sauce.
Rice
Steam Rice
Pure basmati plain rice.
Pilau Rice
Pure basmati rice cooked on ghee and topped with saffron.
Mushroom Rice
Basmati rice mixed with coconut shavings and pineapple pieces.
Bhuteko Bhat
Nepalese rice with cummin seeds, mix vegetables and spring onions.
Coconut and Pineapple Rice
Coconut and almond shavings and cube of pineapple.
Chef Special Rice
Rice cooked with garlic and special sauce.
Breads
Naan sizes are 9 inches in diameter and cut into 4 triangular shapes.
Chapati
Bread cooked in tawa (pan) and in open flame.
Garlic Naan
Flatbread topped with chopped garlic and cooked in tandoor oven.
Plain / Butter Naan
Plain flatbread cooked in tandoor oven.
Roti / Paratha
Freshly baked wheat bread.
Garlic and Coriander Naan
Flatbread topped with chopped garlic and coriander, coooked in tandoor oven.
Chilli Naan
Bread topped with chopped green chillies and cooked in tandoor.
Peshwari Naan
Flatbread stuffed with dry nuts and fruits, cooked in tandoor oven.
Cheese Naan
Bread stuffed with cheese and cooked in tandoori oven.
Rogani Naan
Freshly baked bread topped with egg yolk.
Cheese and Garlic Naan
Bread stuffed with cheese and topped with chopped garlic, cooked in tandoor oven.
Keema Naan
Bread stuffed with minced lamb and chicken and cooked in tandoor oven.
Chef Special Naan
Bread toppped with chopped green chillies, fresh garlic and coriander, cooked in tandoor.
Kids Meal
Chips
Accompanied with ketchup.
Omelette with Cheese
House special omelette. light spiced.
CTM with Naan or Rice
Creamy, mild and delicious.
Korma with Naan or Rice
Mlid and delicious.
Fish and Chips
Accompanied with ketchup.
Chicken Nuggets
Comes with chips and side of ketchup.
Omelette with Chips
House special omelette. light spiced.
Dessert
Selection of Ice Cream
Vanilla, strawberry or chocolate
Gulab Jamun
Deep fried, milk based dough balls soaked in sugar syrup with nuts.
Mango Kulfi
Authentic indian mango ice cream.
Pistachio Kulfi
Authentic indian pistachio ice cream.
Carrot Halwa
Indian carrot dessert.
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Nepalese rice pudding.
Lunch Menu
One course: £11.95, Two course: £13.95. Available Fri–Sun 11.30 AM – 3.00 PM.
Onion Bhaji
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Pakora
Chicken Tikka
Aloo Tareko
Sheek Kebab
Korma (Chicken/Lamb)
Madras (Chicken/Lamb)
Jalfrezi (Chicken/Lamb)
Tikka Masala (Chicken/Lamb)
Bhuna (Chicken/Lamb)
Vindaloo (Chicken/Lamb)
Mix Vegetable Curry
Bombay Aloo
Sag Paneer
Tarka Dal
Steam Rice
Pilau Rice
Bhuteko Bhat
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Plain Naan
Thalis
All thali dishes come with tempered dal, achari aloo, pieces of naan, poppadum, salad, rice, dessert and chutney with the choice of veg, chicken or lamb curry.
Veg Thali
Chicken Thali
Lamb Thali
House Specials
Substitute for £2: Cheese Naan, Peshwari Naan, Keema Naan, Mushroom Rice. Masala tea and coffees are also available.
Veg Wrap
Chicken Wrap
Plain Omelette
Masala Omelette
Cheese Omelette
Omelette with Chips
Beers & Ciders
Cobra ABV 4.4% (Draft)
King Fisher 4.4% (Draft)
Gurkha Beer 660ml ABV 4.8%
Tiger (Singapore) 330ml ABV 4.8%
Becks Blue (Non-alcoholic) 330ml ABV 0%
Cocktails
Gurkhali Mocktail
Juices mixed together with smashed mint, lime and garnished with orange slices.
Kama Sutra
Contains Baileys, Kahlua, Amaretto, cream and cinnamon.
Margarita
Contains Tequilla and Cointreau with fresh lemon and lime.
Himalayan Sunshine
Contains gin, Cointreau, lemon juice and syrup.
Mojito
Contains a mix of white rum, lime juice, cane sugar and soda.
Wine
Merlot, Valdemoro - Chile Vegan
A Lovely, juicy red, deep in colour with luscious, plummy fruity flavors. 13%ABV.
Shiraz, Tall Horse - South Africa
Ripe berry fruit flavours with a hint of spice and a Jong finish. 11% ABV.
Pinot Noir, Perinitza - Romania
A soft medium bodied wine, fruity and easy to drink. 12% ABV
Malbec, Hanger & Flank – Argentina
Deep coloured, dark berry fruits and and a hint of oak. 13%ABV
Soft Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Fanta
Sprite
Lassi
Mango Lassi
Plain Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salted Lassi
Juices
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Coffee & Tea
Gurkha Tea
Tea
Coffee
Espresso

Dishoom Edinburgh
Dishoom brings the all-day energy of a Bombay-inspired café to St Andrew Square. At breakfast, the bacon or haggis naan rolls provide the clearest introduction: soft naan, a runny egg or savoury filling and sharp chilli-tomato jam in a format that is easy to eat. Later, the house black daal is the anchor, cooked for depth and designed to sit beside grills rather than dominate them. Chicken berry Britannia biryani, salli boti and charred kebabs add sweetness, smoke and texture, making the menu most rewarding when several people share.
The large, handsome dining room suits visitors, celebrations and groups who value atmosphere as much as a quiet conversation. It can be busy and noisy at peak times, so an early meal is sensible if queues or a crowded room would spoil the occasion. The menu spans breakfast through dinner, which also makes Dishoom one of the most flexible choices here. Daal, one grill, one rice dish and something fresh will usually give a better view of the kitchen than a table packed with similar rich plates.
Address: 3A St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD
Dishoom Edinburgh Menu
Cooked Breakfasts
KEEMA PER EEDU
A Parsi power breakfast: spicy chicken keema studded with delicate morsels of chicken liver, topped with two runny-yolked fried eggs and salli crisp-chips. Served with home-made buns. (S)
PARSI OMELETTE
A crazy-paving three-egg omelette of chopped tomato, onion, coriander, green chilli and a little cheese. Served with grilled tomato and Fire Toast. (V)
AKURI
An Irani café staple. Three eggs, spiced, scrambled and piled up richly alongside plump, home-made buns and served with grilled tomato. (V) (S)
KEJRIWAL
Two fried eggs on chilli cheese toast. A modern favourite of the Willingdon Club in Tardeo, reputedly named for the member who kept asking for the dish, since he was not allowed eggs at home. (Not to be confused with Arvind Kejriwal, leader of India’s Aam Aadmi – common man’s – political party.) (V)
CHOLE PURI HALWA
Where to start? Chef’s favourite breakfast: chole (chickpeas), halwa (sweet semolina), pickles (which are pickles) and one giant, crackled, puffy puri. Satisfying morning, noon or night. (V)
THE BIG BOMBAY
Your plate will be laden with abundant akuri, char-striped smoked streaky bacon from Ramsay of Carluke, peppery Shropshire pork sausages, masala beans, grilled field mushrooms, grilled tomato and buttered, home-made buns. Too good.
THE VEGAN BOMBAY
Bountiful vegan repast. Tofu akuri, crispy-smashed vegan sausages, vegan black pudding, grilled field mushrooms, masala beans, grilled tomato and home-made vegan buns. (V)
Haggis Pau
A glorious sight. Richly spiced specially-made Dishoom pork haggis atop hot, buttered buns. Served with a couple of fried eggs, crisp Carluke’s bacon rashers, honeyed chilli chutney, cream cheese and fresh coriander leaves. Much intercontinental fulfilment.
Dishoom Naan Rolls
Each naan is freshly baked – by hand, and to order – in the tandoor. It is then graced with a little cream cheese, tomato-chilli jam and fresh coriander leaves, and wrapped around one of these first-rate fillings. (Request a little chopped green chilli on the side for more zing in your roll.)
BACON NAAN ROLL
Ramsay of Carluke’s smoked streaky bacon is matured in the traditional Ayrshire way and then smoked over applewood and beechwood chips. A Dishoom signature dish, and deserving of all its accolades.
DOUBLE BACON NAAN ROLL
Twice the bacon. More power to you.
SAUSAGE NAAN ROLL
Shropshire pork sausages, warmly spiced with cracked black pepper. Each sausage is finished by hand in the old-fashioned way.
NEW VEG. SAUSAGE & EGG NAAN ROLL*
Cleverly fermented crispy-smashed veggie sausage with best umami spicing, developed with Chef Neil Rankin. Runny-yolked eggs, for good measure. (V) *Vegan option available, cooked in the same tandoor as naans made with eggs and dairy
EGG NAAN ROLL
Two fried Cornish free-range eggs with saffron-orange, runny yolks. Warm and most gratifying. (V)
WRESTLER’S NAAN ROLL
Named for Koolar & Co.’s wrestler-sized portions. Smoked streaky bacon, peppery pork sausages and runny-yolked egg. Grapple with it.
Bacon & Egg Naan Roll
Sausage & Egg Naan Roll
Fruits, Grains & Breads
DATE & BANANA PORRIDGE
Organic porridge oats cooked with oat milk, banana and sweet Medjool dates. If you wish for more, you need only ask – this is a bottomless portion. (V)
CINNAMON-JAGGERY PANCAKES
Most fluffy with toppings of soft vanilla cream, mixed berries and jaggery syrup spiced with chai-like warmth. Sticky, sweet, so good to eat. (V) Add a couple of crisp Carluke’s bacon rashers. 3.00
FRUIT & YOGHURT
Fresh seasonal fruits topped with creamy yoghurt infused with fresh vanilla pod. Choose from dairy yoghurt drizzled with starflower honey, or coconut yoghurt. (V)
HOUSE GRANOLA
A Dishoom recipe, handmade with toasted oats, seeds, cashews, almonds, pistachios and cinnamon. Served with fresh seasonal fruits and dairy vanilla yoghurt with starflower honey, or creamy coconut yoghurt. (V)
BUN MASKA CHAI
The Irani café classic. Soft bun with butter inside, to be dipped happily into the hot chai. The simplest thing, eaten everywhere in Bombay. (V)
Side Orders
Masala beans
(V)
Grilled mushrooms
(V)
Two pork sausages
Two crispy-smashed vegan sausages
(V)
Four rashers of bacon
Fire Toast, butter and jam
(V)
Haggis
Vegan Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 11.45am every day.
Vegan Akuri
A vegan version of the Irani café special. Spiced scrambled tofu piled up richly alongside plump, home-made vegan buns and grilled tomato. (Ve, V, S)
Chole Puri*
Where to start? Chef’s favourite breakfast: chole (chickpeas), pickles (which are pickles) and one giant, crackled, puffy puri. Satisfying morning, noon or night. *made without butter (Ve, V)
Vegan Sausage Naan Roll*
A delicious crispy-smashed sausage developed with Chef Neil Rankin. Cleverly fermented vegetables and best sausage spices to enhance the umami. *cooked in same tandoor as naans made with eggs and dairy (Ve, V)
Fruit & Coconut Yoghurt
Fresh seasonal fruits topped with creamy coconut yoghurt infused with fresh vanilla pod, and served with toasted seeds. (Ve, V)
Children's Breakfast
Porridge
With oat milk and bananas. (Ve, V)
Granola
With cinnamon, nuts and fresh seasonal fruits. Choose from vanilla dairy yoghurt and honey, or coconut yoghurt. (Ve, V)
Fruit & Yoghurt
Fresh seasonal fruits served with vanilla dairy yoghurt and honey, or coconut yoghurt. (Ve, V)
Cinnamon Pancakes
Two fluffy pancakes topped with vanilla cream, fresh berries and spiced syrup. (V)
Eggs & Beans On Toast
Scrambled eggs with toasted bread and baked beans. (V)
Small Plates & Starters
Chote Papad With Mango Chutney
Poppadoms torn, then fried ’til crisp. Flecked with green chilli. Best dipped into home-made chutney, rich with two kinds of mango. Marries nicely with drinks. (Ve, V)
Vegetable Samosas
Crunchy Punjabi-style shortcrust pastry, pea and potato filling warmly spiced with cinnamon. Tamarind chutney for dipping. (Ve, V)
Okra Fries
Fine lady's fingers for the fingers. (Ve, V)
Bhel
Cold and crunchy, light and lovely. Puffed rice, peanuts and Bombay Mix tossed with fresh pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, mint. (Ve, V)
Vada Pau*
Much-loved Bombay street staple, sized for sharing. Four hot potato vada, crunchy titbits and chutneys, tucked inside soft home-made buns. Sprinkle the red spicy masala to taste. *with vegan buns (Ve, V, S)
Vegan Pau Bhaji*
An old-time favourite with lovely qualities, pre-eminently nicer than any you have sampled before. Spicy mashed vegetables and home-made vegan buns on a Chowpatty tray. No food is more Bombay. *made without butter (Ve, V)
Dishoom House Chaat
Warm-cold, sweet-tangy, moreish. Golden-fried sweet potato covered with cool oat yoghurt, pomegranate, beetroot, radish and carrot. Tamarind drizzle and green chutney lift it nicely. (Ve, V)
Keema Pau
Perked-up Irani café classic: earthy, aromatic minced lamb, studded with peas, distinguished with subtle dill and warming lindi pepper. Arrayed with slices of toasted, buttered pau. Buy this now and convince yourself. (S)
Chilli Chicken
Some Irani cafés now aim to please with Indo-Chinese fare. A plate of crispy garlic-ginger-soy-chilli-chicken is a modern café staple. (S)
Lamb Samosas
Gujarati filo (not Punjabi shortcrust) stuffed with minced lamb, onions and spices.
Chilli Cheese Toast
A nostalgia for Bombayites. Green chillies, capsicum and garlic in Cheddar melt on white sliced loaf. (V, S)
Prawn Koliwada
Bombay's Koli (fishermen) Wada (district) recipe: a bowl of delicate, crispy morsels – perfect for chutney-dipping. (S)
Pau Bhaji
An old-time favourite with lovely qualities, pre-eminently nicer than any you have sampled before. Buttery-spicy, mashed vegetables and home-made buns on a Chowpatty tray. No food is more Bombay. (V)
Grills
First comes the marinade, then the open-air grill. Picture Bademiya in Colaba, a Bombay institution since 1942. A balmy night, with newspapers laid out on old car bonnets. You eat. Savour. Spill.
Murgh Malai
Chicken thigh meat is steeped overnight in garlic, ginger, coriander stems and a little cream. Slightly pink when fully cooked.
Charred Lamb Chops
Two chops of generous proportions lie overnight in raw papaya, yoghurt and humble spices. Blackened on the grill and finished with a thrilling Kashmiri chilli sauce. A speciality of new standing.
Dishoom Chicken Tikka
A family recipe, using a marinade of sweet vinegar, not yoghurt. Laced with ginger, turmeric, garlic and green chilli. (S)
Masala Prawns
Each one charred slightly at the edges, succulent and simple, nothing to bamboozle.
Sheekh Kabab
Minced lamb is marinated with green chilli, coriander and cumin, then grilled. (S)
Makhmali Paneer
Such simplicity. Pillows of paneer, marinated, charred and spiced gently. A flourish of fried cashews and pomegranate. Makhmali means velvety. (V)
Gunpowder Potatoes
The seduction is in the tumble. New potatoes are smoky-grilled, broken apart, tossed with butter, crushed aromatic seeds and green herbs. (V)
Saffron Cauliflower
Glowing golden, hot from the grill. Soft, buttery magnificence with warm masala tingles. (V)
Curries & Daal
Chicken Ruby
Tender chicken in a rich, silky makhani sauce. A good and proper curry redolent with spice and flavour.
Goan Monkfish Curry
Choicest monkfish simmered in creamy coconut, tamarind, tomatoes and kokum. Strewn with fragrant curry leaves. Most popular for its sublime balance of aromas. Think quality!
Mutton Pepper Fry
Finest mutton marinated in red chilli, ginger and garlic, then cooked with black peppercorns and whole spices. Robust, spicy and tender. (S)
Mattar Paneer
A steadfast, humble and delicious vegetarian curry, beloved of Bombay families. (V)
House Black Daal
A Dishoom signature dish – dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony. (V)
Chole Chawal*
An abiding favourite of Indian families everywhere, originally hailing from the Punjab. A hearty bowl of spiced chickpea curry served with basmati rice. *made without butter (Ve, V)
Biryani and Rice
Slow-cooked, layered and aromatic, the Biryani traces its origins to Iran – as does the old Bombay Café. A pot is to be shared, or kept as spicy contentment all for oneself.
Lamb Biryani
Fall-apart leg of lamb bedded in a pot with buttery saffron rice, caramelised onions, rich stock and warming spices. Best with raita.
Chicken Berry Britannia
Tempting and flavourful pot of chicken, ginger, garlic, mint, coriander and rice cooked together in the Kacchi style. An homage to Britannia’s Chicken Berry Pulao, with cranberries.
Awadhi Jackfruit Biryani
Sturdy, savoury jackfruit and delicately flavoured rice, potted, sealed and cooked the traditional way. Adorned with barberries and sultanas. (V)
Steamed Basmati Rice
It means “the fragrant one”. (Ve, V)
Veg. Side Dishes
First-class greens and other delectables.
Chilli Broccoli Salad
Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime. (Ve, V)
Chilli Broccoli Salad (Half Portion)
Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime. (Ve, V)
Grilled Greens
Grilled mangetout and Tenderstem broccoli with lively Bengali mustard dressing. Greens for choosing – not refusing! (Ve, V)
Chilli No-Butter-Bhutta*
Corn-on-the-cob, grilled over charcoal fire, then finished with chilli, salt and lime, Chowpatty style. *with olive oil instead of butter (Ve, V)
Chilli Butter-Bhutta
Corn-on-the-cob, brushed with butter and grilled over charcoal fire. Finished with chilli, salt and lime, Chowpatty style. (V)
Kachumber
A messy to-do of cucumber, onion and tomato. A little lime lifts the whole affair. (V)
Warm Aubergine Chutney
A rare embellishment of sweet and sour and spice. “Very chatpata” (or lip-smacking), says Chef, “not ordinary.” A little goes a long way. (Ve, V)
Raita
Delicate minty yoghurt, cool as a cucumber. (V)
Breads
All breads are made by hand and baked to order.
Plain Naan
Freshly baked in the tandoor. (V)
Garlic Naan
With minced garlic and coriander sprinkle. (V)
Cheese Naan
Cheddar is melted inside. (V)
Masala Paratha
Wholewheat flaky-buttery bread. Fresh from the tandoor, with chaat masala and dried mint. (V)
Roomali Roti
Soft handkerchief-thin bread, thrown, stretched and griddled to order on an upturned tawa. (Ve, V)
Tandoori Roti*
Wholewheat bread, delicately charred from the tandoor. *cooked in the same tandoor as naans made with eggs and dairy (Ve, V)
Salads & Rolls
Malai Chicken Salad
Creamy charred chicken, leafy greens, sprouted beans, bulgur wheat, vegetable fiddlesticks, toasty coconut and tarty curry-leaf dressing. Brimming with zing.
Paneer Roomali Roll
Delicate handkerchief roll crisped and filled with grilled paneer, onion, peppers and green leaves. Mint chutney on the side. (V)
Chicken Kathi Roll
Flaky paratha with a fine omelette layer, wrapped all-about an abundance of chicken tikka, fresh kachumber and zingy green chutney. A most-popular street food in Kolkata. Pleasingly sating.
Café Special
Salli Boti
This is a first-rate Parsi classic, a notable example of which is served in the inimitable Britannia & Co.Tender lamb is braised in a rich and flavoursome gravy then finished with crunchy salli crisp-chips. Served with buttered Roomali Roti.
Puddings
Served daily from lunchtime onwards.
Kala Khatta Gola Ice
Fluffy ice-flakes steeped in kokum and jamun fruit syrup, blueberries, chilli, lime and black salt. To the uninitiated, the first spoonful may surprise. The second is captivating. (Ve, V)
Basmati Kheer
Silky caramelised basmati rice pudding cooked nicely with vanilla-infused coconut milk, cardamom and cashews. Cooled and layered with blueberry compôte. (Ve, V)
Coconutty Fruit Crumble
A medley of pineapple, apple and raspberry, crowned with toasted coconut crumble and silken coconut ice cream. Flavour and texture come together in harmony. (V)
Dishoom Chocolate Pudding
Melting-in-the-middle chocolate pudding served with a scoop of Kashmiri Chilli ice cream. You will not want to share. (V)
Mango Kulfi
Satin-smooth, sweet real mango. (V)
Pistachio Kulfi
Creamy, proper pistachio. (V)
Malai Kulfi
The original with a hint of caramel. (V)
Kala Khatta With Nice Cream
On a bed of almond mascarpone cream: fluffy ice-flakes steeped in kokum and jamun fruit syrup, blueberries, chilli, lime and black salt. To the uninitiated, the first spoonful may surprise. The second is captivating. (V)
A Bowl Of Ice Cream
Cinnamon, Coconut or Kashmiri Chilli. (V)
Children's Mains
Murgh Malai
Mild, tender grilled chicken thigh.
Paneer Tikka
Tasty cheese and peppers. (V)
A Bowl Of Ice Cream
Two scoops of Cinnamon or Coconut ice cream. (V)
Kulfi
A sweet frozen treat. Creamy Malai, proper Pistachio or sweet real Mango. (V)
Swift Lunches
Inexpensively agreeable set lunch menus for two to share. Served Monday to Friday, 12pm – 5pm. Each serves two people. Swift Vitality lunch serves two and is £16 per person. Prompt Replenishment lunch serves two and is £20 per person. Drinks, add-ons and optional service charge are not included in the price.
Swift Vitality
Rapid and light midday refreshment for two persons. Price: £16 per person
Prompt Replenishment
For two persons requiring extra lunchtime fortitude. Price: £20 per person
Swift Vitality Lunch
Rapid and light midday refreshment for two persons. Served Monday to Friday, 12pm – 5pm. £16 per person. Drinks, add-ons and optional service charge are not included in the price.
Malai Chicken Salad
Creamy charred chicken, leafy greens, sprouted beans, bulgur wheat, vegetable fiddlesticks, toasty coconut and tarty curry-leaf dressing. Brimming with zing.
Chilli Broccoli Salad
Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime. (Ve, V)
Murgh Malai
Chicken thigh meat is steeped overnight in garlic, ginger, coriander stems and a little cream. Slightly pink when fully cooked.
Dishoom Chicken Tikka
A family recipe, using a marinade of sweet vinegar, not yoghurt. Laced with ginger, turmeric, garlic and green chilli. (S)
Sheekh Kabab
Sorcery of softest smoky minced lamb, lively with black pepper and green chilli. (S)
Makhmali Paneer
Such simplicity. Pillows of paneer, marinated, charred and spiced gently. A flourish of fried cashews and pomegranate. Makhmali means velvety. (V)
Gunpowder Potatoes
The seduction is in the tumble. New potatoes are smoky-grilled, broken apart, tossed with butter, crushed aromatic seeds and green herbs. (V)
Saffron Cauliflower
Glowing golden, hot from the grill. Soft, buttery magnificence with warm masala tingles. (V)
Prompt Replenishment Lunch
For two persons requiring extra lunchtime fortitude. Served Monday to Friday, 12pm – 5pm. £20 per person. Drinks, add-ons and optional service charge are not included in the price.
Vegetable Samosas
Crunchy Punjabi-style shortcrust pastry, pea and potato filling warmly spiced with cinnamon. Tamarind chutney for dipping. (Ve, V)
Lamb Samosas
Golden Gujarati filo (not Punjabi shortcrust) stuffed with minced lamb, onions and spices. Lime for tang.
Dishoom Chicken Tikka
A family recipe, using a marinade of sweet vinegar, not yoghurt. Laced with ginger, turmeric, garlic and green chilli. (S)
Makhmali Paneer
Such simplicity. Pillows of paneer, marinated, charred and spiced gently. A flourish of fried cashews and pomegranate. Makhmali means velvety. (V)
House Black Daal
A Dishoom signature dish – dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony. (V)
Chicken Berry Pulao
Delightful deception. Fluffy mound of saffron rice jewelled with barberries, sultanas and crispy onions. Beneath waits fall-apart chicken in richly masala’d tomato sauce. Dig deep.
Jackfruit Berry Pulao
Warmly spiced jackfruit and jaggery-sweet tomato linger below fragrant saffron rice studded with barberries and sultanas. Few platters are so disarming. (Ve, V)
Tipples
BELLA STORIA: SPUMANTE, NV, VENETO
Insist on having a ‘beautiful history’ (bella storia)! Old-established family co-operative grows organic Garganega grapes to make this refreshing aperitivo akin to Prosecco. Extra dry.
BLOODY-GOSH MARY (ROCKS)
Tomato juice, Finlandia Vodka, savoury makhani sauce, warming spices and array of comely edibles. Outlandishly served in a rocks glass – which looks like less, but isn’t. Nothing cursory here.
VIRGIN MARY (ROCKS)
Feistiness abounds, but there is no swearing.
DHOBLE (ROCKS)
A discreet cocktail, named for the notorious Assistant Commissioner of Police of Bombay. Fresh orange and lemon juice conceal vodka, jaggery and a furtive dash of orange bitters, on ice.
BABA’S SESAME ESPRESSO MARTINI (UP)
Baba’s espresso meets Finlandia Vodka, with molasses bitters, chai syrup, white sesame tincture and a smattering of black sesame.
TEETOTAL ESPRESSO MARTINI (UP)
An elegant glass of Baba’s espresso with complex black cardamom, cinnamon syrup and a warm, gingery kick. Enhances sobriety.
Fresh Juice, Shots & Lassi
No poppycock.
Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh Ruby-Red Grapefruit Juice
GINGER SHOT
Fiery ginger-apple tonic. Put pep in your step.
TURMERIC SHOT
Harmonising, healing, mind and body pleasing blend of turmeric, ginger and apple.
BREAKFAST LASSI
A concoction of yoghurt, banana, mango and oats. Keep regular.
Chai & Coffee
HOUSE CHAI
All things nice: warming comfort and satisfying spice. Made the traditional way, or with oat milk. All who have tried it, swear by it.
CHOCOLATE CHAI
A charming couplet of dark chocolate and spicy chai.
BREAKFAST ASSAM (POT)
Assam is the most well-liked tea-leaf in India. Malty, brisk and bright.
DARJEELING GREEN TEA (POT)
The finest tea grown organically on the rolling hills of the Darjeeling region. Gentle in fragrance, unmatched in prestige.
FRESH MINT TEA (POT)
A spearmint steeper to cleanse the palate.
GINGER, LEMON & HONEY TEA (POT)
Fresh vigour and increased joie-de-vivre.
GUEST BREW
Consult your server about our finest grade guest filter coffees – hot or iced.
BABA’S COFFEE: DISHOOM x ALLPRESS
Arabica beans from a single forest estate on the misty hilltops of Chikmagalur in Karnataka – where Sufi mystic, Baba Budan, sowed the smuggled seeds of India’s first coffee in 1670. Mingled with Brazilian Minas. Smooth notes of milk chocolate, orange and jaggery.
HALDI DOODH
Turmeric, black pepper and jaggery frothed milk. Nani’s golden remedy.
Dessert Cocktails
Baba’S Sesame Espresso Martini
Baba’s espresso meets Finlandia Vodka, with molasses bitters, chai syrup, white sesame tincture and a smattering of black sesame. (Ve, V)
Naughty Chocolate Chai
The charming couplet goes a little madcap with Slane Irish Whiskey. (V)
New Permit Room Old-Fashioned
With coconut-washed Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Medjool-date liqueur, this newly-fashioned old hat is light, strong and smooth. “High-class Bombay in a glass” – so they say. (V)

Solti
Solti is a compact Old Town restaurant with a distinctly Himalayan centre of gravity. Its handmade momo are the obvious starting point, but the menu is broad enough to build contrasting meals around them. Tandoori salmon brings char and richness, slow-cooked curries offer depth, and a Naga-spiced dish is there for diners who actively want sharper heat.
Drummond Street places Solti close to the university, the Festival Theatre and the edge of the Old Town, making it useful before a performance as well as for a destination dinner. The dining room is intimate, so booking is wise when timing matters. Couples can compare a momo plate and two different mains; groups should use the menu's Nepalese and Indian sections to avoid duplicating flavours. Solti particularly suits diners who want careful, modern presentation but still expect generosity and recognisable regional character. Ask for guidance on chilli levels, since the most assertive curries are best chosen deliberately.
Address: 10 Drummond Street, Edinburgh EH8 9TU
Solti Menu
Nibbles
Poppadom Tray
Three poppadoms, spiced onions, mango chutney, mixed pickle & Solti house chutney
Okra Fries & Chutney
Okra fries with Solti mint & mango chutneys
Lunch
SERVED DAILY BETWEEN 12-4
Pani Puri
Crispy hollow puri, masala potatoes, spiced imli water & pomagranate pearls
Samosa Chaat
Crushed samosas, yoghurt, chaat masala, chicpeas, tamarind chutney & pomegranate
Buttered Chicken Bagel
Tandoori chicken tikka, butter sauce, cheese, lettuce, pickled onions & coriander
Naanwich
Artisanal naan filled w/ your choice of chicken tikka or garlic chilli paneer. Served w/ house chutneys
Poori
Deep-fried flatbread
Chowmein
An Asian fusion noodles w/ Nepalese spices
Tapas Lunch
Have a smaller portion of any item marked with a T
Starters
Mixed Feast
Mixed pakora, chicken tikka, lamb chops & king prawns (serves two)
Scottish Salmon
Masala, lemon juice & ajwain
Chicken
Chicken breast marinated in garlic & ginger
Paneer Shashlik
Tandoori grilled cottage cheese w/ mixed bell peppers & onions
Momo
Steamed dumplings, herbs & spices
Chicken Pakora
Marinated chicken strips, battered & deep-fried
Vegetable Pakora
Spiced diced potatoes, chopped onions & cumin seeds
Veggie Haggis
Battered w/ garam masala, cumin & coriander powder
Malekhu Ko Macha
Panoa fish marinated w/ ajwain & crushed Kashmiri red chillies
Mixed Pakoras
An assortment of chicken, vegetable, veggie haggis & fish
Vegetable Samosa
Pastry w/ potatoes, peas, cumin & coriander w/ a tamarind sauce
Tandoori Prawns
King prawns marinated w/ yoghurt, garlic & mustard seeds
Chicken Choila
Chicken tikka, fenugreek, sesame, onion & garlic w/ beaten rice
Garlic Chilli Prawns
In a chilli reduction w/ bell peppers
Gorkhali Lamb Chops
Tandoor lamb, freshly ground spices, ginger & garlic
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast marinated in garlic & ginger
Solti Signatures
ALL AVAILABLE AS A SIDE (-8)
Raja’s Nihari Gohst
Our best-selling slow-cooked lamb shank served in a tomato gravy infused w/ Himalayan herbs & spices
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Chicken breast, Kashmiri red chilli reduction, pickled garlic & celery
Mustang Ko Piro Lamb
Tandoor grilled lamb chops in a dark, spicy gravy
Manchurian Chicken Chilli
Fried chicken in a garlic & chilli sauce w/ onion & peppers - a balance of tangy & spice. Served w/ garlic naan
Tikka Masala
Infused in a creamy tomato sauce w/ fresh peppers & onions
Madras
Kashmiri red chillies, curry leaves & mustard seeds
Korma
Coconut & cashew sauce prepared mild & creamy
Naga
Timur berry & naga chilli paste
Kathmandu
Diced meat, makhani lentils, spinach & pickles
Butter Chicken
A family recipe made with chicken tikka, fenugreek, tomato & cream
Solti Ko Salmon
Salmon tikka w/ peppers, onions, curry leaves, garlic & ginger
Jalfrezi
Served in a sauce w/ onion, tomato & bell peppers
Lamb Rogan Josh
In a dark gravy sauce w/ Kashmiri red chillies, garlic, ginger & cinnamon
Gau Ko Kukhuro
Slow-cooked chicken w/ onions, garlic, tomato & ginger
Himali Hot Pot
Peppers, mushrooms, onions & ginger in a spicy, tangy sauce
Chicken Jai’
Cashews, coconut & cream w/ powdered nutmeg flour
Tandoori
ALL SERVED WITH BHUNA SAUCE
Mixed Tandoori
Chicken tikka, paneer tikka, lamb chop & king prawns
Chicken Tikka
Yoghurt marinated chicken breast, garlic, ginger, freshly ground spices
Prawn Tandoori
King prawns w/ fresh garlic & mustard seeds
Paneer Shashlik
Cottage cheese marinated in masala w/ peppers & red onions
Salmon Tandoori
Scottish salmon marinated in fresh coriander, Kashmiri chilli & tamarind
Vegetarian
Tarka Dal
Lentils tempered in a delicate mix of onion, garlic, tomato & coriander
Aloo Baingan
Diced potatoes & aubergine served in a medium-spiced gravy
Okra Masala
Okra (ladyfinger) w/ tomato, onion, garlic & ginger
Paneer Makhani
Pieces of cottage cheese in a rich tomato gravy w/ butter & cream
Daal Makhani
Lentils & pulses slow-cooked with butter & cream for a rich flavour
Chana Masala
Chickpeas in a slow-cooked broth of Nepali herbs & spices
Kadai Paneer
Pieces of cottage cheese with peppers, onions & fresh coriander
Saag Paneer
Thick spinach sauce with cottage cheese
Saag Aloo
Spinach sauce with tempered potatoes
Sides
Masala Cauliflower Bites
Kantipur New Potatoes
Okra Fries
Straw Fries
Mixed Raita
Biryani
AN AROMATIC BLEND OF SPICE-INFUSED RICE
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Rice & Breads
Steamed Rice
Pilau Rice
Mushroom Rice
Traditional Naan
Garlic Naan
Garlic & Coriander Naan
Peshwari Naan
Cheddar Naan
Garlic & Cheddar Naan
Black Truffle Naan
Tandoori Roti
Tandoori Paratha
Condiments
ALL 1.5
Mint Sauce
Solti Sauce
Spiced Onions
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickles
Cocktails
The Cloud Temple
Malibu rum, coconut, butterfly pea tea & lychee. A delicate tropical escape inspired by the colourful orchids and misty valleys of the Himalayas.
Timur Negroni
Timur gin, Amaro Santoni, Sarti Rosa, Muyu Chinotto Nero & coffee liqueur. A bold Himalayan twist on the classic Negroni, layered with citrus, spice and bitter-sweet depth.
Chilli Mango Margarita
Tequila, ripe mango, fresh lime & chilli. Inspired by the bold flavours of South Asia, this vibrant margarita blends tropical sweetness with a slow-building warmth and a touch of heat.
Freak Street Hippie
Rutland Square gin, green chartreuse, rosemary & thyme. Inspired by Kathmandu’s legendary Freak Street. A free-spirited cocktail with herbal complexity and a touch of nostalgia.
Spritz
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, elderflower, prosecco & soda.
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello & prosecco, topped with soda.
Sarti Spritz
Sarti Rosa, prosecco & soda.
Rhubarb & Ginger
Rhubarb & ginger gin, prosecco, ginger beer.
Red Wines
Santa Rita 8km Merlot
Chile. An approachable Merlot w/concentrated flavours of plums & blackberries w/subtle hints of oak & vanilla.
Zensa Nero d’Avola Appaisamento
Italy. The palate is soft & silky, bursting w/spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries & vanilla.
La Versant Pinot Noir
France. Delicate colour w/garnet tones. On the nose, it has aromas of cherries, wild strawberries & fresh blackcurrant. An elegant & smooth palate w/ fruity, smoky & minty hints.
Gran Volante Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud
Spain. Pronounces intensity of primarily raspberry, cherry and plum varietal fruit characters with complex notes of spice and leather. Full bodied with fine, soft tannins and well balanced acidity.
White Wines
Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc
South Africa. Really fresh & crisp South African Chenin Blanc, a hint of ripe exotic fruit & a delicious citrus. Green apple flavours & a great minerality at the end.
Biecher Pinot Gris Alsace
France. A delightful ripe Alsace Pinot Gris, generous & food-friendly displaying tropical fruits, apricot & gingerbread aromas w/a delicate & refreshing finish.
Petal and Stem Sauv Blanc
New Zealand. Bursting with notes of passionfruit, blackcurrant and fresh herbs, this Sauvignon Blanc has a sweet fruit characters and crisp acidity, combined to create a palate that is fresh with a zesty mineral finish.
Sand Boy Albarino
Spain. A vibrant and coastal white from the Salnés Valley in Galicia. Highly aromatic, bursting with fresh-cut grass, citrus peel, and wild white flowers. Zesty and “mouth-blasting” freshness.
Beers
Alpocalypse IPA
Cobra
Gurkha Beer
Kingfisher 0%
Alcohol free
Ciders
Peacock Cider Mango & Lime
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime 0%
Alcohol free
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Spirits
ADD A MIXER FOR 1.5
Smirnoff
Vodka
Absolut Vanilla
Vodka
Belvedere
Vodka

The Pakora Bar
The Pakora Bar makes a compelling case for building dinner around Punjabi snacks. Vegetable and chicken pakora are the foundation, while haggis, black pudding and sea bass variations give the format an Edinburgh accent without losing sight of crisp batter, spice and chutney. Chaat adds sweet, sour and fresh notes between fried plates. Curries and grills, including butter chicken and robust Punjabi preparations, can turn those snacks into a fuller meal.
Its Holyrood Road home works well after the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament or a walk near Arthur's Seat. The atmosphere is informal and social, well matched to friends who prefer passing plates around to ordering separate courses. Start with a mixed selection and one chaat, then decide whether the table needs curry, rice or bread; this keeps the fried food lively rather than overwhelming. It is also a useful recommendation for mixed appetites because diners can take one piece, try a bolder ingredient and return to a familiar favourite. Confirm seafood availability if that is the main attraction.
Address: 111 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU
The Pakora Bar Menu
Pakoras
5 pakora in a portion. All pakoras are served with fresh cut salad & spicy onion. Please pick your sauce.
Veg
(VE) (GF)
Aubergine
(VE) (GF)
Cauliflower
(VE) (GF)
Mushroom
(VE) (GF)
Paneer
(V) (GF)
Veg Haggis
(VE)
Haggis
Black Pudding
Chicken
(GF)
Butchers King Rib
Sea Bass Fish
(GF)
Chef’s Choice (meat & veg)
Meat Mix (6)
Veg Mix (6)
(V)
Vegan Mix (6)
(VE)
Gluten-free mix (6)
Pakora Wraps
Pick any pakora & sauce in a wrap. All pakora wraps served with chips. Upgrade your chips for an extra £1: Chips curry sauce | Chips & cheese | Spicy chips.
Pakora Wrap
Pick any pakora & sauce in a wrap, served with chips.
Pakora Sauces
Achari Pyaaz
(pickle & onions) (VE) (GF)
Hari Mirch
(green chilli sauce)
Spicy onions
(VE)(GF)
Mango chilli
(VE)(GF)
Mint yoghurt
(GF)
Hot chilli
(VE)(GF)
Garlic mayo
(GF)
Punjabi
(VE) (GF)
Street Food Specials
Paneer is an Indian Cheese, delicate and tasty.
Chole Bhatura
(V) A street food classic, chickpeas, cooked in a tangy spiced gravy, served with 2 x Bhatura deep fried fluffy bread.
Chicken Kathi Roll
Chicken, grilled peppers & onions with mixed spices. served on a flaky paratha.
Paneer Kathi roll
Grated Paneer, peppers & onions with mixed spices. served on a flaky paratha.
Aloo Tiki chaat x2
(V) A Famous punjabi street food dish, HOME-MADE crispy Punjabi potato patty, chickpea curry, chutney & spices.
Veg samosa Chaat x2
(V) Lip smacking home-made samosa, served with a chickpea curry, yogurt, chutney & spices.
Lamb Samosa Chaat x2
Lip smacking home-made samosa, served with a chickpea curry, yogurt, chutney & spices.
Paneer spring roll Chaat x2
Lip smacking home-made spring roll, filled with panner & peas. served with a chickpea curry, yogurt, chutney & spices.
Chicken spring roll Chaat x2
Lip smacking home-made spring roll, filled with chicken & peas. served with a chickpea curry, yogurt, chutney & spices.
Golgappa x6 (pani puri)
Our Pakora bar style, bite size chaat, consists of a hollow, crispy fried puffed ball, that is filled with potato, chickpeas, onions, spices & tamarind water.
#FixForOne
Pick any 3 pieces of ANY pakora + Pick any curry* served ON A BED OF Rice or nann. £15.
#fixforone
Pick any 3 pieces of ANY pakora + Pick any curry* served ON A BED OF Rice or nann.
Curries - Punjabi Style
All curry served with either rice, paratha, naAn or roti.
Butter chicken curry
(GF) Similar to chicken tikka masala, butter chicken is one of the most popular curries in Punjab.
Butter Paneer curry
(GF) Butter Paneer is a rich & creamy curry, made with paneer & spices which add characteristic butterly flavours to the dish.
Punjabi chicken curry
(GF) Layers of spices, including turmeric. With zingy root ginger & fresh coriander.
Punjabi lamb curry
(GF) Slow cooked through with fresh spices & herbs, the highlight of a Punjabi kitchen.
Palak Paneer curry
(GF) Is the heart & soul of the Punjabi cuisine. This age-old recipe is never going to get old.
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora curry
(GF) Popular North Indian dish of pakora, dunked in a spiced yogurt sauce.
Rajma Chawal curry
(GF) (VE) Kidney beans served on boiled rice, Punjabi house favourite.
Veg curry of the day
(V) Ask staff what curry is available.
Dhal
Dhal is cooked daily, using fresh ingredients and is great for a balanced diet.
Moongi spinach dhal
(VE) (GF) Served with pitta bread.
Lentil coriander dhal
(VE) (GF) Served with pitta bread.
Dhal & Rice
(VE) (GF) Pick any dhal to be served on rice.
Extras
Chips
(GF)
Spicy chips
(GF)
Chips & cheese
(GF)
Chips & curry sauce
(V) (GF)
Chips, cheese & curry sauce
(V) (GF)
Pilau rice
(GF)
Boiled rice
(GF)
Roti
Paratha
Naan
(VE)
Natural Yogurt
(VE)
Desserts
Gulab jamun with ice cream
Ras malai
(soaked in sweet milk)
Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Cake of the day with ice cream

Chaskaa Indian Restaurant Edinburgh
Chaskaa brings regional detail and a playful Scottish thread to a polished Leven Street menu. Amritsari fish and aloo tikki chaat make bright, textured starters, while lamb haggis pakora folds a local ingredient into a recognisably Indian snack. The main courses become more ambitious: monkfish curry offers a seafood-led route, lamb shank shakuti delivers slower spice and richness, and biryani provides a fragrant centrepiece for sharing. The choices reward diners who move beyond a default sauce and let the kitchen show several different regional ideas.
The restaurant sits between Tollcross and Bruntsfield, a convenient position for theatre, cinema and an evening in the south-west of the centre. Its contemporary room and attentive style make it a sound choice for a date or small celebration without becoming overly formal. A well-shaped order might combine one street-food starter, one seafood or tandoor dish and one slow-cooked curry, with rice chosen according to the sauces.
Address: 30-32 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LJ
Chaskaa Indian Restaurant Edinburgh Menu
Sample A Meal Menu - All Time Favorites
Available SUN-TUES/THUR: 2PM Till 5PM, WED: 2PM Till 10PM, FRI/SAT: 1PM Till 4:30PM.
Vegetable Samosa
Pastry Parcels Stuffed With Pototo & Vegetable Served With Tamarind Sauce.
Chicken Pakora
Strips Of Breast Chicken Marinated, Batter And Deep Fried.
Lamb Haggis Pakora
Traditional Scottish Haggis, Lightly Spiced Rolled In Gram Flour Batter & Deep Fried.
Amritsari Fish
Gram Flour Coated Fillet Of White Fish With Prominent Flavour Of ‘ajwain’ (caraway) Seeds.
Onion Bhaji
Chopped Onion, Fresh Coriander & Roast Cumin In A Crispy Batter.
Bharawan Khumb
Mushroom Stuffed With Minced Mushroom, Cheese, Coated With The Paste Of Cloves And Yoghurt, Smoked And Grilled In Tandoor.
Pudina Paneer Tikka
Home Made Cheese Marinated With Mint,yoghurt And Gram Masala, Skewers And Cooked In Tandoor.
Samosa Chat
With Fresh Yogurt,tamarind, Coriander And Mint Chutney, Garnished With Pomegranate.
Doranga Seekh Kebab
Minced Lamb And Chicken Marinated With Fresh Ground Spices And Bell Pepper.
Chicken 65
Cubes Of Chicken Tossed With Capsicum, Onion And Sweet Chilli Garlic Sauce.
Monkfish Tikka
Monkfish marinated with coconut, ginger, garlic and cheese.
Highway Chicken Tikka
Fresh Ginger And Garlic Boneless Morsels Of Chicken With Red Chilli Flakes.
Crispy Chilli Squid
Marinated With Crushed Chilli In A Crisp Batter.
Chutney Lamb Chops
Chopped Onion, Fresh Coriander & Roast Cumin In A Crispy Batter.
Tandoori King Prawn
Succulent and juicy king prawn with yellow chilli, reduced yogurt and mustard marinade.
Murgh Malai Meithi Tikka
Boneless Chicken Breast Marinated With Fresh Fenugreek, Cream, Cheese And Hint Of Coriander Then Glazed In Tandoor.
Sample A Meal Menu - Seafood Curries
Prawn Kali Mirch
King Prawn With Crushed Black Paper, Fenugreek Leaf, Yoghurt And Cardamom Cooked With Cream And Cashew Gravy.
Fish Karahi
White fish cooked in onion, tomato and bell pepper with chef special spices.
Chilli Garlic King Prawn
King Prawn In A Fresh Coconut Flacks, Green Chilli & Curry Leaves.
Sample A Meal Menu - Chaskaa 'e' Chef
Punjabi Murgh
Chaskaa’s Chef Special Chicken Curry With Aromatic Spices.with Adding It Your Own Choice Aloo Or Green Peas.
Murgh Kali Mirch
Cubes of chicken with sesame seed, coconut and crushed black pepper.
Banjara Gosht
Chaskaa's chef special lamb curry with aromatic spices. A recipe from the travelling tribes of north India.
Sample A Meal Menu - Vegetable Curries
Paneer Karahi
Homemade Cottage Cheese With Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Fresh Green Chilli And North Indian Spices.
Chana Masala
Famous Check Peas Cooked To Give The Spicy Traditional Taste.
Tadka Dal
Spiced Yellow Lentils Tempered With Cumin, Onion, Garlic And Fresh Coriander
Brinjal Masala
Aubergine Cooked With Tomato & Onion Based Masala.
Mixed Vegetable Karahi
Seasonal Mixed Vegetables With Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Fresh Green Chilli And Punjabi Spices.
Sag Paneer/ Mushroom/ Aloo
Fresh Spinach Delicacy Cooked With Indian Herbs.
Mushroom Bhaji
Mushroom Cooked With Onion, Tomato, Garlic & Indian Herbs.
Dhingri Mater
A vegetarian's delight of mushroom with green peas and onion saut.
Paneer Butter Masala
Home Made Cheese Cooked In Cashew Nut And Onion, Tomato Based Sauce Infused With Traditional Spices.
Chatpati Gobi Mater
Spiced cauliflower and green peas in a tangy tomato, Onion masala
Paneer Do Piaza
Fresh homemade cheese cooked with two ways of onion in a chef special gravy.
Sample A Meal Menu - Chicken Curries
Chicken Chettinad
Chicken Breast Cooked With Coconut, Curry Leaf And South Indian Spices.
Murgh Makhanwala
Boneless Morsels Of Chicken Tikka Simmered And Finished In Creamy Tomato Sauce.
Chicken Karahi
Chicken Breast Cooked With Caramelized Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomato, Green Chilli And Coriander.
Chicken Saag
Tender Chicken Cooked Fresh Spinach And Freshly Made Ground Spices.
Chicken Korma
Tomato, Almond,cashew And Coconut Based Mild Creamy Curry, Cooked With Breast Of Chicken.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka with chopped onion, tomato and cashew based creamy sauce. Scottish recipe perfected by Chaskaa's Chef.
Murgh Kasturi Masala
Cubes of chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves and ground Spices. A creamy yummy chicken to go with rice or, bread.
Sample A Meal Menu - Lamb Curries
Lamb Karahi
Diced Lamb Cooked With Caramelized Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomato Green Chillis With Finished Of Cream
Lamb Korma
Tomato, Almond, Cashew And Coconut Based Mild Creamy Curry.
Saagwala Gosht
Lamb cooked in Indian aromatic spices and spinach with touch of cream.
Lazeez Lamb Curry
Hyderabadi Style slow fire cooked lamb with coconut, cashew, tomato and onion in a rich creamy curry. From the central Indian town of Lucknow
Lamb Bhuna
Boneless lamb with curry powder, ground spices and ginger, garlic cooked in home style way.
Sample A Meal Menu - Sundries
Pulav Rice
Mushroom & Coriander Rice
Basmati Rice
Plain Naan
Garlic Coriander Naan
Peshwari Naan
Tandoori Roti
Cheese Naan/Cheese And Garlic
Tandoori Paratha
Keema Naan
Butter Naan
Chapati
Chips
Masala Chips
Green Salad
Poppadum
Choice Of Chutney
Mango, Mint Yogurt, Onion Chutney, Mixed Pickle, Mixed Raita
Pickle Tray
Pre Theatre Menu - Starters
Two Course Set Menu - £17.95, available from 2:30PM - 5:30PM, with poppadom and chutney. Choose any one.
Onion Bhaji
chopped onion, fresh coriander & roast cumin in a crispy batter.
Lamb Haggis Pakora
Traditional Scottish haggis, lightly spiced rolled in gram flour batter & deep fried.
Highway Chicken Tikka
Fresh ginger and garlic boneless morsels of chicken with red chilli flakes.
Chicken 65
Cubes of chicken tossed with capsicum, onion and sweet chilli garlic sauce.
Amritsari Fish
Gram flour coated fillet of white fish with prominent flavour of ‘Ajwani’ (caraway) seeds.
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb and chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and bell pepper.
Vegetable Samosa
Pastry parcels stuffed with potato & vegetable served with tamarind sauce.
Pre Theatre Menu - Main Course
All main served with either - Pulav Rice/Basmati Rice/Plain naan/Garlic naan. Choose any one.
Murgh Makhanwala
Boneless morsels of chicken tikka simmered and finished in creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Succulent pieces of lamb tossed with ginger, bell pepper and tomato in a tangy sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka with chopped onion, tomato and cashew based creamy sauce. Scotland Ever Popular.
Chicken Karahi
Chicken breast cooked with caramelized onion, mixed peppers, tomato, green chilli and coriander.
Lamb Bhuna
Boneless Lamb with curry powder, ground spices and ginger, garlic cooked to a home style Recipe.
Lamb Karahi
Diced Lamb cooked with caramelized onion, mixed peppers, tomato, green chillies finished with cream.
Tadka Dal
Spiced yellow lentils tempered with cumin, onion, garlic and fresh coriander.
Chana Masala
Famous chickpeas cooked to give the spicy traditional taste
Paneer Butter Masala
Home made cheese cooked in cashew nut and onion, tomato based sauce infused with traditional spices.
Two Course Lunch Menu
£12.50 PER PERSON. TUESDAY- THURSDAY 2PM TILL 3:30PM. FRIDAY- SUNDAY 1PM TILL 3:15PM. Choose one starter and one main from the following. Accompaniments: RICE/NAAN. Nuts or traces of nuts may be found in our dishes, so please inform your server of any allergies you may have. (Allergies chart is available on Request)
ONION BHAJI
Chopped onion, fresh coriander & roast cumin in a crispy batter.
PANEER TIKKA
Home made cheese marinated with Mint, Mango, Yoghurt and Gram Masala, skewer and cooked in tandoor.
CHICKEN PAKORA
Strips of breast chicken marinated in batter and deep fried.
CHICKEN TIKKA
Boneless morsels of chicken with red chilli flakes, fresh ginger and garlic.
AMRITSARI FISH
Gram flour coated fillet of white fish with prominent flavour of ‘Ajwain’ (caraway) seeds.
SEEKH KEBAB
Minced lamb and chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and mixed peppers.
LAMB HAGGIS PAKORA
Traditional Scottish haggis, lightly spiced rolled in gram flour batter & deep fried.
SAAG ALOO
Baby potatoes with mustard seeds, fresh coriander, touched with onion and tomato sauce.
CHICKEN KARAHI
Chicken breast cooked with caramelized onion, mixed peppers, tomato, green chilli and coriander.
LAMB BHUNA
Boneless lamb with curry powder, ground spices and ginger, garlic cooked to a home style Recipe.
LAMB JALFREZI
Succulent pieces of lamb tossed with ginger, Mixed pepper and tomato in a tangy sauce.
PANEER KARAHI
Homemade cottage cheese with onion, tomato, bell pepper, fresh green chilli and north indian spices.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Chicken Tikka with chopped onion, tomato and cashew based creamy sauce. Scotland ever popular
CHANA MASALA
Famous chickpeas cooked to give the spicy traditional taste
CHICKEN KORMA
Tomato, almond, cashew and coconut based mild creamy curry, cooked with breast of chicken.
Street Food Menu
Tue Till Thur - 2:00PM - 5:00PM. Fri Till Sun - 1:00PM - 5:00PM.
CHOLE BHATURE
A bowl of chickpea curry on a plate with puffy flatbread.
HIGHWAY CHICKEN TIKKA
Fresh Ginger And Garlic Boneless Morsels Of Chicken With Red Chilli Flakes. Served with rice & curry sauce.
DAHI BALLE PAPDI CHAT
Soft, fried lentil dumplings with crunchy, savory flour crackers topped with yogurt & chutneys.
SAMOSA CHAT
Lip smacking chaat recipe made with samosas, chana masala, various chutneys and spices.
PALAK PATTA CHAT
A chaat snack made with crispy fried spinach fritters topped with green tangy and sweet tamarind chutneys.
OLD DELHI BUTTER CHICKEN
Tandoori-roasted chicken with a luscious tomato sauce bathed in copious butter. Served with rice.
CHANNA & ALOO TIKKI
Crispy potato patties topped with spicy chickpea curry.
CHILLI PANEER
Vibrant Indo-Chinese dish. Paneer cubes tossed in a spicy, tangy, and sweet sauce. Served with Rice.
CHILLI CHICKEN
Vibrant Indo-Chinese dish. Chicken pieces tossed in a spicy, tangy, and sweet sauce. Served with Rice.
Traditional Starters
Vegetable Samosa
Pastry Parcels Stuffed With Pototo & Vegetable Served With Tamarind Sauce.
Chicken Pakora
Strips Of Breast Chicken Marinated, Batter And Deep Fried.
Amritsari Fish
Gram Flour Coated Fillet Of White Fish With Prominent Flavour Of ‘ajwain’ (caraway) Seeds.
Onion Bhaji
Chopped Onion, Fresh Coriander & Roast Cumin In A Crispy Batter.
Lamb Haggis Pakora
Traditional Scottish Haggis, Lightly Spiced Rolled In Gram Flour Batter & Deep Fried.
Vegetable Samosa Chat
With Fresh Yogurt,tamarind, Coriander And Mint Chutney, Garnished With Pomegranate.
Aloo Tikki Chat
With Fresh Yoghurt, Tamarind, Coriander And, Mint Chutney, Garnished With Tangy Pomegranate Seeds.
All Time Favorites Starters
Bharawan Khumb
Mushroom Stuffed With Minced Mushroom, Cheese, Coated With The Paste Of Cloves And Yoghurt, Smoked And Grilled In Tandoor.
Pudina Paneer Tikka
Home Made Cheese Marinated With Mint,yoghurt And Gram Masala, Skewers And Cooked In Tandoor.
Doranga Seekh Kebab
Minced Lamb And Chicken Marinated With Fresh Ground Spices And Bell Pepper.
Monkfish Tikka
Monkfish marinated with coconut, ginger, garlic and cheese.
Highway Chicken Tikka
Fresh Ginger And Garlic Boneless Morsels Of Chicken With Red Chilli Flakes.
Chicken 65
Cubes Of Chicken Tossed With Capsicum, Onion And Sweet Chilli Garlic Sauce.
Malai Broccolli
Broccoli Florets Marinated In A Rich Mixture Of Cream, Hung Curd, Processed Cheese, And Spices Like Cardamom And Garam Masala.
Tandoori King Prawn
Succulent and juicy king prawn with yellow chilli, reduced yogurt and mustard marinade.
Murgh Malai Meithi Tikka
Boneless Chicken Breast Marinated With Fresh Fenugreek, Cream, Cheese And Hint Of Coriander Then Glazed In Tandoor.
Chutney Lamb Chops
Baby Lamb Chop Marinated With Mint, Fresh Green Chilli And Home Made Species.
Chilli Calamari
A Popular, High-Heat Appetizer Featuring Tenderized Squid Rings Or Tentacles, FlashFried Or Sautéed Until Golden And Succulent
Ginger Honey King Prawn
King Prawn Sauted With Ginger, Garlic, Mixed Pepper & Honey Sauce.
Achari Chicken Tikka
Boneless Chicken Marinated In Yogurt And A Distinct Blend Of Pickling Spices.
Tandoori Main
All Tandoori Items served with salad, curry sauce and rice.
Pudina Paneer Tikka
Home Made Cheese Marinated With Mint, Yoghurt And Gram Masala, Skewers And Cooked In Tandoor.
Highway Chicken Tikka
Ginger And Fresh Garlic Boneless Morsels Of Chicken With Red Chilli Flakes.
Chutney Lamb Chop
Baby Lamb Chop Marinated With Mint, Fresh Green Chilli And Home Made Species.
Monk Fish Tikka
Monk fish marinated with coconut, ginger, garlic and cheese.
Tandoori King Prawn
Succulent and juicy king prawn with yellow chilli, reduced yogurt and mustard marinade.
Malai Broccolli
Broccoli Florets Marinated In A Rich Mixture Of Cream, Hung Curd, Processed Cheese, And Spices Like Cardamom And Garam Masala.
Mixed Grill
Combination of Chicken tikka, seekh kebab, king prawn and tender lamb chops served with curry sauce and salad.
Achari Chicken Tikka
A Vibrant, Tangy Indian Appetizer Featuring Boneless Chicken Marinated In Yogurt And A Distinct Blend Of Pickling Spices.
Peshawari Chops
Grilled Lamb Chops Cooked With Onion, Mixed Pepper, Tomatoes & Fresh Ground Spices.
Chicken Curries
Chicken Chettinad
Chicken Breast Cooked With Coconut, Curry Leaf And South Indian Spices.
Butter Chicken
Boneless Morsels Of Chicken Tikka Simmered And Finished In Creamy Tomato Sauce.
Chicken Karahi
Chicken Breast Cooked With Caramelized Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomato, Green Chilli And Coriander.
Chicken Saag
Tender Chicken Cooked Fresh Spinach And Freshly Made Ground Spices.
Chicken Korma
Tomato, Almond,cashew And Coconut Based Mild Creamy Curry, Cooked With Breast Of Chicken.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka With Chopped Onion, Tomato And Cashew Based Creamy Sauce. Scottish Recipe Perfected By Chaskaa's Chef.
Murgh Kasturi Masala
Cubes Of Chicken Cooked With Fenugreek Leaves And Ground Spices. A Creamy Yummy Chicken To Go With Rice Or, Bread.
Lamb Curries
Lamb Karahi
Diced Lamb Cooked With Caramelized Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomato Green Chillis With Finished Of Cream
Lamb Korma
Tomato, Almond, Cashew And Coconut Based Mild Creamy Curry.
Saagwala Gosht
Lamb Cooked In Indian Aromatic Spices And Spinach With Touch Of Cream.
Lazeez Lamb Curry
Hyderabadi Style slow fire cooked lamb with coconut, cashew, tomato and onion in a rich creamy curry. From the central Indian town of Lucknow
Chaskaa Chef Special
Punjabi Murgh
Chaskaa’s Chef Special Chicken Curry With Aromatic Spices.with Adding It Your Own Choice Aloo Or Green Peas.
Murgh Kali Mirch
Cubes Of Chicken With Sesame Seed, Coconut And Crushed Black Pepper.
Lamb Shank Xacuti
From the coastal shores of Goa, Slow cooked lamb shank with caramelized onion, black pepper, cardamom and Indian herbs served with poppy seeds and curry leaf rice.
Banjara Gosht
Chaskaa’s Chef Special Lamb Curry With Aromatic Spices.
Seafood curries
Samundri Karahi
King prawn, monk fish, squid and white fish cooked in karahi masala.
Prawn Kali Mirch
King Prawn With Crushed Black Paper, Fenugreek Leaf, Yoghurt And Cardamom Cooked With Cream And Cashew Gravy.
Monk Fish Curry
Mustard Tempered And Curry Leaves In A Monk Fish With Coconut, Tomoto, Onion Based Sauce.
Chilli Garlic King Prawn
King Prawn In A Fresh Coconut Flacks, Green Chilli & Curry Leaves.
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
Slow fire overnight cooked rice with Chicken or Lamb or Prawn or Vegetables served with raita and curry sauce.
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Jackfruit Biryani
Paneer Biryani
Vegetable Curries
Paneer Karahi
Homemade Cottage Cheese With Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Fresh Green Chilli And North Indian Spices.
Punjabi Chole
A Flavorful, Tangy North Indian Curry Featuring Tender Boiled Chickpeas And Soft Potatoes Simmered In A Rich Tomato-Onion Gravy
Dal Makhani
A Rich, Creamy, And Smoky Punjabi Lentil Dish Made From Slow-Cooked Whole Black Lentils And Red Kidney Beans.
Brinjal Masala
Aubergine Cooked With Tomato & Onion Based Masala.
Bhindi Masala
Spiced cauliflower and green peas in a tangy tomato, Onion masala
Tawa Jackfruit Masala
Seasonal Mixed Vegetables With Onion, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Fresh Green Chilli And Punjabi Spices.
Sag Paneer/ Mushroom/ Aloo
Fresh Spinach Delicacy Cooked With Indian Herbs.
Bhuta Methi Palak
Baby Corn Fenugreek And, Spinach, Cooked Together With Fragrant Kashmiri Red Chillies And Flakes Of Garlic.
Methi Malai Muter
Fenugreek Leaves And Peas, Cooked In A Fragrant And Creamy Gravy.
Paneer Butter Masala
Home Made Cheese Cooked In Cashew Nut And Onion, Tomato Based Sauce Infused With Traditional Spices.
Aloo Gobi
Baby Potato, Fresh Cauliflower Tempered With Cumin, Ginger & Garlic.
Sundries
Pulav Rice
Mushroom & Coriander Rice
Basmati Rice
Plain Naan
Garlic Coriander Naan
Peshwari Naan
Tandoori Roti
Cheese Naan
Cheese And Garlic Naan
Tandoori Paratha
Keema Naan
Butter Naan
Chips
Masala Chips
Green Salad
Pappudum
Choice Of Chutney
Mango, Mint Yogurt, Onion Chutney, Mixed Pickle, Mixed Raita
Pickle Tray
Mitha (Desserts)
Gulab Jamun With Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie
Kulfi (Ask For Flavors)
Ice Cream (Vanilla/ Chocolate)
Sorbet
Lemon Cheese Cake
Kids Menu
Served with Ice Cream
Chicken Nuggets with Chips
Fish Pakora with Chips
Chicken Korma with Rice
Chicken Pakora with Chips
Jet Meal
£11.95 per person. Includes 1 curry, 1 rice/naan, and half pint of beer/glass of house wine/soft drink. Available till 3:15PM. Terms and conditions apply.
Jet Meal
Curry + side + drink. Choose 1 curry, 1 rice/naan, and half pint of beer/glass of house wine/soft drink.

The Prahna Indian Grill Edinburgh
Prahna is the west-Edinburgh choice for contemporary Indian cooking built around charcoal and Scottish produce. The grill is central: tandoor heat can give chicken, lamb or fish a smoky edge while leaving room for the ingredient itself. Seafood and game widen the menu beyond standard curry-house patterns, and biryani offers a more aromatic, complete main when sharing is not the plan. Presentation is refined, yet the useful contrast is between clean grilled flavours and the deeper sauces, so avoid ordering every dish from only one side of the kitchen.
Located on St John's Road in Corstorphine, Prahna is more convenient for the west of the city and airport corridor than for a spontaneous Old Town meal. The stylish room and measured service make it particularly suitable for birthdays, anniversaries and dinners where the setting should feel considered. Ask the team which seasonal Scottish ingredients are currently strongest, then use breads, rice and vegetable dishes to support that choice.
Address: 295A St John's Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7XF
The Prahna Indian Grill Edinburgh Menu
Street Grill (Starters)
Lunch menu starters. Dietary key: V Vegetarian · VG Vegan · GF Gluten free.
Papaya and Mango Salad
Fresh leaves, Green Papaya, Ripe Mango, pine nuts, orange and mango dressing. V
Pink Cray Fish
Scottish freshwater cray fish, sweet pink grapefruit, avocado paprika mousse
One O'Clock Gun Powder Potato
Roasted Scottish potato in vegetable ghee, tossed in gun powder spices to that adds bang of flavours to pallet. VG
Spinach and Apricot Tikki
Pan-fried lightly spiced patties made with spinach, green peas along with Stuffed apricot. VG
Sweet Chilli Haggis Pakora
Sweet Romano chilli pepper stuffed with haggis, tatties, raisins
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese, mix pepper, onion marinated with yoghurt and spices. V
Grilled Prawns
Gamba prawns marinated with sun kissed tomato paste and garlic
Corstorphine Chicken Tikka
Chicken, hung yoghurt-infused in arran mustard. Dedicated to our community.
Venison Sheekh Kebab
Minced venison with white cheddar cheese and saffron
Coronation Street Chicken Salad
Homemade minced coronation chicken lettuce parcels, sweet chilli dressing
Yam Ke Kebab
Finely diced yam, cumin infused figs
Konkani Fish
Cod marinated with konkani spices
King Scallop (Hand-Dived)
Hand-dived king scallops from the West Coast, lightly seasoned with green chilli and curry leaf, finished over coals with a brown-butter spoon at the pass. We serve them on the half-shell with the roe still attached.
Monk Fish Tikka
North Sea monkfish in a scotch bonnet, yoghurt, and fenugreek marinade, cooked through in the tandoor. The fish is firm enough to take the heat without flaking, which is exactly why we use it.
Cheesy Black Pepper Chicken Tikka
Chicken, clotted cream, cheddar cheese, crushed pepper
Tandoori Partridge
Partridge marinated in cinnamon, honey and ginger
Lamb Chop
New-season lamb from a Borders farm, marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger, and Kashmiri chilli, then finished pink in the tandoor's hottest section. Three to a plate, on the bone, served with a mint-coriander chutney that we crush in-house every morning.
Proud Curries
Lunch menu curries. Dietary key: V Vegetarian · VG Vegan · GF Gluten free.
Chicken Korma
Chicken, coconut and almond, creamy sauce
Butter Chicken
Chicken tikka in tomato, honey and cream-based sauce with 20 ingredients to produce this famous Delhi curry
Chicken Kadai
A rich north Indian dish cooked in a kadai pot with fragrant ground coriander, ginger, garlic, whole chilli with tomato
Railway Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chicken, green chilli, garlic, onion, tomato
Lamb Rogan Josh
Marinated slow cooked lamb with tomato and onion
Lamb Bhuna
Lamb cooked in fried banana shallots with bhuna masala
Adipoli Prawn
Prawns cooked in Kerala spices, peanut, coconut with onion and tomato
Paneer Makai
Home made indian cottage cheese, Fenugreek Leaves, in silky tomato onion sauce. V
Vegetable Curry
All seasonal vegetable cooked with rich chopped masala. V
Punjabi Chole
Semi-dry preparation of chickpeas in onion and tomato-based gravy, flavoured with caraway seeds. V
Dal A Prahna
Red lentil tempered with ghee. V
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken breast tossed with julienne of ginger, tomato and bell peppers in a tangy sauce tempered with carom seeds
Nalli Ka Gosht (Lamb Shank)
12 hrs slow cooked lamb shank with turmeric and fresh tomatoes and poppy seeds
Monk Fish Curry
North Atlantic monkfish cooked in sweet tamarind sauce, with Andra spices
Paneer Tikka
Homemade Indian cottage cheese, Fenugreek leaves, in silky tomato onion sauce
Achari Bhindi
Fresh okra tossed in pickling spices
Nanwiches
Naan sandwich has it all! Crisp crust on the outside, encasing spicy tandoori stuffing, creamy mint mayo, red onion and lavish salad. All sandwiches come with yoghurt slaw.
Chicken Tikka
Lamb Sheekh
Paneer Tikka
V
Super Bowl
Single-plate mains.
Grilled Harissa Salmon
Beautifully marinated and grilled Scottish salmon with kala Channa salad, and Persian style cous cus, garlic yoghurt tahini sauce
Grilled Cajun Chicken
Fire grilled Cajun chicken with kala Channa salad, and persian cus cus and mint yoghurt sauce
Prahna Biryani
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Awadhi Lamb Dum Biryani
Veg Biryani
V
Rice, Bread and Sides
Dietary key: V Vegetarian · VG Vegan · GF Gluten free.
Saffron Pilau Rice
V
Steam White Rice
V
Raita
V
Naan
V
Desi Salad
V
Garlic Naan
V
Peshwari Naan
V
Chips
V
Masala Chips
V
Mushroom Pilau Rice
Tandoori Roti
Bowl of Broccoli
Afternoon Chai Packages
Every day, 12pm to 3.30pm. Our take on afternoon tea. A glorious assortment of canapes paired with your choice of tea, with the option to add prosecco or a house cocktail.
Traditional
Our full array of delicious canapes (1 p.p.) accompanied by your choice of tea
Prosecco
The same as our traditional package + a glass of prosecco (125ml glass p.p.)
Cocktails
The same as our traditional package + cocktail (ask server for cocktail selection)
Included Canapes
Selection may change due to seasonal availability. Please inform our staff of any allergies or dietary requirements.
Chai Spiced Carrot Cake
Apple Crumble Parfait
Baked Blackberry Cheesecake
Orange Meringue Tart
Chilli Paneer Lollipop
Fruit and Plain Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream
Barbecue Pulled Chicken Slider
Smoked Aubergine Chicken Chat Bruschetta
Grilled Wild Curry Infused Salmon, Pumpkin Seeds, Cucumber Wrap
Cool Mint Yoghurt Chutney
Tangy Tomato Coconut Chutney
Signature Desserts
Served alongside the à la carte and lunch menus
Mango Cremeux
Glazed with mango coulis on toasted coconut sponge
Pistachio Coffee Opera Cake
Layers of pistachio sponge, coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache
Kulfi Mousse
with white chocolate shards, mango coulis and pistachio crumble
Dark Chocolate Semifreddo Marquise
with jaggery caramel, popcorn and peanuts
Selection of Ice Creams
3 scoops - ask for your smiley server
Selection of Sorbets
3 scoops - ask for your smiley server
Scott
Scottish tablet ice cream, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, short bread and topped with whipped cream
Vegan and Gluten Free Gateaux
Chill Grill Platter
Sharing TAWA grill (for 2) 2 chicken tikka, 2 cheesy chicken Tikka, 2 lamb chop, 2 Venison Sheekh kebab and 2 grilled fillets of seabass & 1 Butter Naan.
Chill Grill Platter (for 2 persons)
Sharing TAWA grill (for 2) 2 chicken tikka, 2 cheesy chicken Tikka, 2 lamb chop, 2 Venison Sheekh kebab and 2 grilled fillets of seabass & 1 Butter Naan.
Indian Reimagined
Baby Aubergine
Baby aubergines on salan sauce. We char them whole over coals first, then split and dress in the sweet-sour gravy before serving.
Malabar Grilled Sea Bass
Scottish pin-boned sea bass fillets bursting with spiced masala, on sautéed moongdal and buttered kale, finished with a malabari coconut sauce. The coconut sauce perfumes the fish as the dish rests at the pass.
Newhaven Cod
Lightly spiced cod served with herb infused sweet potato mash and broccoli, bhuna sauce
Sizzling Salmon
Scottish salmon, fenugreek, kashmiri chilli infused and light spices served on Bombay aloo, sautéed asparagus with silky tomato sauce
Sea Food Cochin Carnival
A South Indian specialty Scottish sea food mix, cooked with mild kerala spice sauce. It's truly a carnival for those craving seafood.
Lucknow Lamb
Scottish fillet of lamb marinated in ground herb spices, served with okra and tandoori pineapple with lazes sauce.
Kalmi Chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with nuts and honey mince. Served on sag aloo and korma sauce.
Raan A Prahna
A whole leg of Scottish lamb, marinated for twenty-four hours in a paste of yoghurt, garlic, ginger, and a dozen toasted spices, then slow-cooked in the tandoor and served with nihari sauce. Feeds two with sides; orders accepted at booking.
Lobster
Scottish Lobster tail tossed with shallots, tomato and peppercorn. Served with basmati rice.
Tandoori Crackling Duck
Duck breast marinated in ginger, garlic and cardamom served on sautéed fennel and buttered beans with silky smooth tangy sauce
Choose Your Tea
Coffee available for £1 extra.
Masala Chai
Delicious Berry Fruit Tea
Scottish All Day Tea
Zesty Lemon Rooibos Tea
Peppermint Tea
Balmoral Estate Tea
Coffee
White Coffee
Cappuchino
Espresso
Black Coffee
Latte
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Tea
Cutting Masala Chai
Masala Chai Pot
Scottish All Day Tea
Sencha Green Tea
Delicious Berry Fruit Tea
Balmoral Estate Tea
Peppermint Tea
Zesty Lemon Rooibos Tea

The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant
The Khukuri is a long-running Nepalese restaurant where handmade momo, mountain curries and tandoor dishes form a clear, approachable menu. A plate of momo makes sense for almost every table, giving a gentle steamed or fried starting point before the stronger spices arrive. Thali is especially useful for a first visit because it presents several flavours and textures together, while the curry section lets returning diners concentrate on one meat, vegetable or sauce. Vegan and gluten-free choices are signposted, though individual allergy needs should still be discussed directly.
The West Maitland Street location sits between Haymarket station and the West End, convenient for travellers and for dinner before events around the EICC. The room has the relaxed feel of a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a high-concept destination, which suits families, couples and small groups who want guidance without ceremony. Dumplings, one tandoor plate and one curry will show more range than three similar sauces.
Address: 8 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh EH12 5DS
The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant Menu
Himalayan Street Food
Small plates and starter platters.
Traditional Steamed Momo
Succulent hand-crafted dumplings. Choose filling: Vegetable or Chicken. 4pcs £5.50; 10pcs £14.00
Jhol Momo
spiced sesame soup. 4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Kothe Momo
pan-fried. 4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Chilli Momo
4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Choila Momo
4pcs £6.50; 10pcs £16.00
Himalayan Momo Platter
A delightful medley of steamed, kothe, chilli & choila momo served with a tangy tomato chutney.
Crispy Pani Puri Bites
Crispy shells filled with potato, chutneys, onions, sev, pomegranates, chickpeas and spiced water.
Crispy Yoghurt Bites
Crispy shells loaded with sweet & sour chutneys, creamy yoghurt, sev, onions, pomegranates.
Vegetable Samosa Chaat
Crushed Samosa topped with chutneys, yoghurt onions, sev, pomegranates and fresh coriander.
Wai Wai
Crunchy noodles salad with chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and green chillies. (spicy)
Spiced Potato Bites
Spiced potato croquette with warming spices.
Vegetable Pakora
Lightly spiced fritters.
Chicken Pakora
Lightly spiced fritters.
Fire-Grilled Lamb
Zesty lamb salad with garlic, lemon, mustard oil, onions, tomatoes and beaten rice.
Kathmandu Grill Skewers
Nepali-style spiced chicken skewers. Served with tangy sauce and puffed rice.
Chilli Garlic Paneer
Chef’s special chilli and garlic sauce tossed with lemon juice, crushed chillies and ginger. (spicy) Paneer* (cottage cheese)
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chef’s special chilli and garlic sauce tossed with lemon juice, crushed chillies and ginger. (spicy) Chicken (battered)
Chilli Garlic King Prawns
Chef’s special chilli and garlic sauce tossed with lemon juice, crushed chillies and ginger. (spicy) King Prawns
Vegetarian Mixed Platter
Selection of various vegetable pakoras, spiced potato bites and samosa.
Mixed Platter
Chicken tikka, seekh kebabs (chicken & lamb) and pakoras.
Traditional Nepali Thali
Dal Bhat Power 24 Hour!
Masu Bhat Tarkari
Nepali feast with dal, chicken curry, vegetable curry, rice, tomato chutney, masala pappad, salad and dessert.
Dal Bhat Tarkari
Traditional Nepali platter with dal, two vegetable curries, rice, tomato chutney, masala pappad, salad and dessert.
Lamb Curry
Extras!
Traditional Nepali fermented greens broth
Extras!
Naan
Extras!
Classic Curries
Choose: Vegetables £10.50, Paneer* £11.50, Chicken £13.50, Lamb £15.00
Namche
House special gravy tempered with carom seeds, garlic and jimbu, a Nepali herb.
Everest
House special gravy with sesame, timur pepper, peppers and onions.
Saag
A classic heart-warming spinach dish cooked with cumin, coriander, dry fenugreek and our house special gravy.
Hariyali
Fresh mint, spinach, coriander and green chilli heat. (medium to hot)
Kathmandu
A high-protein spicy dish prepared using lentils, peppers and onions. (medium to hot)
Chilli Garlic Curry
Hot curry packed with garlic and fresh green chillies.
Nepali Fiery Chilli Masala
Extra hot red chilli curry with peppers, onions and a hint of lemon.
Chicken Nauni Masala
Chicken tikka in creamy fenugreek, almond and cashew gravy. (sweet & mild)
Khukuri Tikka Masala
Our chef’s take on the British classic Chicken Tikka Masala. Creamy and delicious! (mild)
Sherpa Lamb Curry
Tender lamb with spiced minced chicken in rich gravy. (medium)
Slow-Cooked Nepali Dal
Black lentils slow-cooked with onions and tempered with garlic and jimbu, a Nepali herb. A true Nepali Classic!
Classic Paneer & Peas Curry
Peas & soft paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in a beautiful blend of cashew sauce and house special gravy topped with fresh fenugreek.
Tandoori Grills
All our grills are marinated in a special blend of yoghurt, chillies, ginger, lemon juice, dry fenugreek and Himalayan spices. Served on a hot sizzler with a medium curry.
Paneer Tikka
(cottage cheese)
Chargrilled Chicken Tikka
Gurkha Lamb Chops
Tandoor Fired King Prawns
Sizziling Mixed Grill
Chicken tikka, seekh kebab (chicken & lamb), lamb chop, king prawn.
Breads
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Add extra topping £0.25p - Chilli or Coriander
Peshwari (sweet) Naan
Cheese Naan
Tandoori Roti
Paratha
Rice
Basmati Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Coconut Rice
(sweet, contains raisins)
Pilau Rice
Mushroom Pilau Rice
Keema Rice
Vegetarian Curries
Bamboo, Beans and Potato Curry
Hearty Tarka Dal
Spiced lentils cooked with onions, mustard seeds, garlic and tomatoes.
Paneer Nauni Masala
Paneer cooked in a creamy fenugreek, almond & cashew gravy. (sweet & mild)
Sides
£6.95 each
Bhindi Tarkari
(Okra curry)
Bhanta Tarkari
(Aubergine curry)
Aloo Kauli
(Cauliflower & potato curry)
Mustang Aloo
(Potato & mustard seeds curry)
Accompaniments
Poppadom
Chutney Tray
Cucumber Raita
Onion Salad
Lunch Combo
Available Monday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm
Momo Combo
Our Signature Lunch — 4 chicken or vegetable momo + chicken or vegetable chow mein + soft drink
Traditional Nepalese Dal Bhat Lunch
Traditional Nepali set meal with seasonal vegetable curry, lentils (daal), basmati rice, naan, and a fresh salad. Add-ons: Paneer +£2.50, Chicken Curry +£3.00, Lamb Curry +£6.00, 4 chicken or vegetable momo +£5.00
Momo
Himalayan Momo
Traditional Steamed, succulent momo. One of Nepal’s most famous dishes. Choose your filling: Vegetable or Chicken. Available styles: Chilli Garlic (spicy) + £1.00, Jhol (served in spiced broth) + £1.00
Chow Mein
Traditional Himalayan noodles wok-fried with fresh vegetables, garlic, ginger and authentic Nepalese seasonings.
Vegetable Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein
Sandwich
Kathmandu Street Sandwich
Spiced potato patty, cheese, sliced onion and tomato, Kathmandu masala, mint chutney and garlic-coconut chutney, toasted until crisp, topped with fried green chilli and crunchy sev.
Desserts
Many of our desserts contain or may contain milk, nuts, gluten and other allergens. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. While every care is taken, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
Sel Roti Royale Khukuri Signature
Warm Sel roti (rice doughnut) served with cinnamon-spiced mascarpone, local honey, toasted pistachios. Our modern take on a Nepalese festive food.
Gulab Jamun
Warm, soft milk dumplings soaked in a fragrant cardamom sugar syrup. Add a scoop of ice cream £1.00
Dessert Trio
A tasting journey through three Nepalese favourites: Coconut Laddu; Malpua (traditional sweet pancake); Kaju Katli (cashew fudge). Nutty, caramelised and delicately spiced.
Almond & Pistachio Kulfi
Traditional frozen dessert, rich and creamy with almonds and pistachios.
Ice Cream
Vanilla or strawberry ice cream, finished with chocolate sauce.
Hot Drinks
Masala Tea
Nepali Herbal Tea
Green Tea
Peppermint Tea
Americano
Latte
Espresso
Flat White
Cappuccino
Irish Coffee
Beers, IPA & Ciders
Draft: Half Pint and Pint. Bottles and Cider.
Khukuri Gold Lager 4.1% ABV
Premium House Lager
Golden Everest 4.1% ABV
Nepalese Beer
Kingfisher 4.1% ABV
Hoppy Sherpa IPA 4.1% ABV
Premium House IPA
Whisky
Single Malt and Blended Malt
Glenfiddich 12 Years Old
Highland Park 12 Years Old
Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old
Lagavulin 16 Years Old
Rum
Khukri Nepalese Rum (Nepalese)
Old Monk (Indian)
Bacardi
Malibu
Cocktails
Annapurna Breeze
Rum, fresh lime, mint and sugar, topped with soda water.
Kathmandu Classic
Bourbon, sugar, and bitters. Stirred smooth and finished with a citrus twist.
Yak’s Kiss
Tequila and Cointreau with freshly squeezed lime juice, balanced with the sweetness of agave and salt on the rim.
Yeti’s Heart
A vibrant mix of gin, Cointreau, and fresh lime balanced with a touch of grenadine for a delicate sweetness and a striking ruby finish.
Mocktails
Mountain Mist
Fresh lime, mint and sugar topped with soda water for a crisp, refreshing drink bursting with citrus and herbal notes.
Himalayan Sunset
A vibrant classic combining orange juice and grenadine, creating a beautiful layered drink that is sweet, fruity and smooth.
Laliguras
A sparkling, vibrant drink bursting with sweet raspberry and zesty lemonade, finished with fresh mint.
Cherry Jun
A dazzling blend of sweet cherry and pink lemonade, finished with a touch of glitter for a magical shimmer.
Gin
Paltane The Gin of Gurkhas
Bombay Sapphire
Edinburgh Gin
Classic, Raspberry, Rhubarb & Ginger
Soft Drinks
Nimbu Pani (Nepalese Lemonade)
Mango Lassi
Coke / Diet Coke
Lemonade
Liqueurs
Baileys Irish Cream
Tia Maria
Disaronno Originale

Gautam's
Gautam's is a family-run Meadowbank restaurant that brings Indian and Nepalese dishes together in a comfortable, contemporary setting. The menu can support both a familiar curry-house order and a more exploratory meal: momo introduce the Nepalese side, tandoori dishes supply char, and the curry list ranges from gentle, creamy sauces to more aromatic or chilli-led combinations. Choose across those styles rather than ordering several near-identical mains.
Dalziel Place is just off London Road, well placed for Meadowbank, Abbeyhill and the eastern edge of the city centre. Gautam's feels polished enough for an occasion while remaining easy for a family dinner, and the broad menu helps when a group contains both adventurous and conservative diners. Ask for a heat recommendation rather than assuming a familiar dish name will taste identical to another restaurant's version. Rice, bread and a fresh side can then be matched to the sauces. Choose Gautam's when hospitality, menu breadth and an unhurried neighbourhood atmosphere matter as much as novelty.
Address: 13-14 Dalziel Place, Edinburgh EH7 5TP
Gautam's Menu
Vegetarian Dishes
Mains 12.50 | Sides 8.50
TARKA DAAL
Lentils tempered in a delicate mix of onion, garlic, tomato & fresh coriander. 🌶️
VEGETARIAN CURRY
Mixed vegetable curry made in delicate tomato & onion-based sauce. 🌶️
SAAG PANEER
Thick spinach sauce with cottage cheese. 🌶️
PANEER MAKHNI
A rich gravy of tomatoes, butter cream & spices with chunks of cottage cheese. 🌶️
CHANA MASALA
Boiled chickpeas in a slow cooked broth of Nepali spices & herbs. 🌶️🌶️
OKRA MASALA
Okra & tomato cooked in a medium onion, garlic & ginger sauce. 🌶️🌶️
DAAL MAKHNI
Whole lentils & beans slow-cooked with butter & cream. 🌶️
MUSTANG ALOO
Dry ghee roasted crispy potato with timur and lashings of chilli. 🌶️🌶️
SAAG ALOO
Spinach sauce served with tempered potatoes. 🌶️🌶️
KADAI PANEER
Cottage cheese with diced bell peppers, onions & fresh coriander. 🌶️🌶️
MUSHROOM BHAJI
A combination of mushrooms in a spiced curry with onions, tomato, ginger & garlic. 🌶️
GREEN LEAF TARKARI
Seasoned green leaves gently toasted with fenugreek seeds, cumin and Himalayan spices. 🌶️
Kid's Menu
AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13
CHICKEN KORMA
with rice or naan. 🌿
BUTTER CHICKEN
with rice or naan. 🌶️🌿
CHICKEN NUGGETS
with chips. 🌿
Rice
Boiled Rice
Pilau Rice
Mushroom Rice
Bread
ALL BREAD CONTAINS GLUTEN 🌿
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Peshwari Naan
Garlic Coriander Naan
Tandoori Paratha
Tandoori Roti
Chapati
Extras
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Green Salad
Spiced Onions
Mint Sauce
Gautam's Chutney
Poppadum
Mixed Raita
Chips
Appetisers
POPPADUM TRAY
Assortment of 3 Poppadum's, spiced onions, mango chutney, mixed pickle & Gautam's chutney.
OKRA FRIES & CHUTNEY
Okra Fries with Gautam's mint & mango chutney.
Starters
MOMO (CHICKEN)
Classic Nepali steamed dumplings, served with Gautam chutney. 🌶️🌿
VEGETABLE MOMO
Classic Nepali vegetarian steamed dumplings, served with Gautam chutney. 🌶️🌿
CHICKEN PAKORA
Strips of marinated chicken breast fillets coated in a spiced batter & deep fried, served with Gautam chutney. 🌶️
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Homemade vegetarian samosas served with a side of spiced chickpeas. 🌶️🌿
VEGETABLE PAKORA
Diced potatoes & chopped onions coated in gram flour, served with Gautam's chutney. 🌶️
KING PRAWN POORI
Deep fried flat bread served with king prawn fillings. 🌶️🌿
MIXED PAKORAS
Mix of chicken, vegetable & malekhu ko macha (fish) pakoras, served with Gautam's chutney. 🌶️
POORI (CHICKEN, CHANA)
Deep fried flat bread served with the above fillings. 🌶️🌿
Gautam's Signature Starters
KATHMANDU CHICKEN CHOILA
Marinated premium chicken cuts with red onions & beaten rice from Kathmandu. 🌶️🌶️
PANEER SHASHLIK TIKKA
Tandoori grilled cottage cheese served with mixed bell peppers and onions, served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️
MALEKHU KO MACHA PAKORA
Panga fish marinated with a Malekhu inspired batter served with a Nepali Gautam chutney. (Malekhu is a small Nepali town know for its popular fish dishes) 🌶️
SEEK KEBAB
Lamb mince kebab with freshly ground spices, ginger & garlic cooked in the tandoor, served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN TIKKA
Chicken breast marinated in yoghurt sauce with fresh garlic & ginger, served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️
CHEF'S MIXED STARTER
Chicken pakora, vegetable pakora, fish pakora, chicken tikka, seek kebab & king prawns, served with Gautam chutney & mint sauce. (SERVES 2) 🌶️🌶️
GORKHALI LAMB CHOPS
Trio of lamb chops marinated with ground spices, garlic & ginger. Served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
TANDOORI KING PRAWNS
Barbecued king prawns with fresh garlic & mustard seeds, served straight from the oven. 🌶️🌶️
Old Favourites
THE MOST WIDELY RECOGNISED INDIAN DISHES. CHICKEN 14.50 | LAMB 16.00 | KING PRAWNS 16.50
KORMA
Mildly spiced sauce with onion & coconut topped with fresh cream to finish.
TIKKA MASALA
Diced chicken tikka infused in a special tomato sauce with fresh peppers & onions. 🌶️
TIKKA BALTI
Chicken tikka in a tangy ginger & garlic-based sauce with a touch of pickles & chickpeas. 🌶️🌶️
SAAG
Slow cooked spinach & cuts of chicken breast with hints of garlic & ginger. 🌶️
CHICKEN PATHIA
Chicken breast prepared in a hot, sweet and sour sauce creating the perfect balance of flavours. 🌶️
KARAHAI
Chicken breast cooked in a deep Karahai sauce with caramelised onions & peppers. 🌶️🌶️
BHUNA
Rich spiced sauce infused with tomato & onions in a thick gravy. 🌶️
JALFREZI
Medium spicy dish with onion, tomato & bell peppers in a rich gravy sauce. 🌶️🌶️
MADRAS
Red hot chilli sauce slow cooked with tender cuts of chicken breast for unique depth of flavour. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Gautam's Signature Dishes
THESE DISHES CAPTURE THE VAST ARRAY OF FLAVOURS UTILISED BY THE CHEFS IN THEIR EXPERIENCED CAREERS
MANCHURIAN CHICKEN CHILLI
Fried chicken in a garlic & chilli sauce with onion & peppers. A balance of tangy & spice. Served with garlic naan. 🌶️🌶️🌿
GAU' KO KUKHURO
Chicken on the bone inspired from the villages of Nepal, slow cooked in a low heat with a base of onions, garlic, tomato & ginger and finished off with a dash of spices & herbs. (ON THE BONE) 🌶️🌶️
MACHI JOHL
Village classic - boneless fish (pangasius) in a pakora batter with mustard seeds, curry leaves & garlic. 🌶️
HIMALAYAN HOT POT CHICKEN
Julienne peppers, onions & ginger in a hot tangy sauce to warm you from the cold. (LAMB 16.50) 🌶️🌶️🌶️
METHI GOHST
Lamb cooked in a rich & aromatic gravy of fenugreek leaves & spices. 🌶️
RAJAS NIHARI GOHST
Marinated & slow cooked lamb shank infused with the finest spices to compliment the dish, fit for royalty. 🌶️🌶️
LAMB KATHMANDU
Medley of diced lamb, makhni lentils & spinach cooled with a hint of pickles. 🌶️🌶️
LAMB CHOP CURRY
Tandoori lamb chops in a thick onion & chopped masala gravy. 🌶️🌶️
BHINDI GOHST
Beautiful marriage of lamb & okra in a dry gravy sauce. 🌶️🌶️
GAU’ KO KUKHURO (ON THE BONE)
Chicken on the bone inspired from the villages of Nepal, slow cooked in a low heat with a base of onions, garlic, tomato & ginger and finished off with a dash of spices & herbs.
HIMALAYAN HOT POT CHICKEN
Julienne peppers, onions & ginger in a hot tangy sauce to warm you from the cold.
Chef's Classics
CHICKEN CHETINAD
Chicken breast cooked in traditional south Indian curry with a variety of spices paying homage to the region. 🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN TAKA-TAK
Julienne of peppers, mushrooms & chicken tikka, served on a bed of sizzling onions. 🌶️🌶️
KING PRAWN TAKA-TAK
Julienne of peppers, mushrooms & king prawns served on a bed of sizzling onions. 🌶️🌶️
BUTTER CHICKEN
Chicken tikka in a creamy tomato sauce with butter & fenugreek. 🌶️
GARLIC CHILLI CHICKEN
Succulent chicken breast served in a uniquely hot garlic & chilli sauce. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Kashmiri dish brought to Nepal by Indian Gurkha's prepared in a dark gravy flavoured with garlic, ginger & aromatic spices. 🌶️
Biriyani Dishes
BASMATI RICE IN AROMATIC BLENDS OF HERBS & SPICES SERVED ALONGSIDE A CURRY SAUCE
VEGETABLE BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
LAMB BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
KING PRAWN BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
Tandoori Sizzlers
ALL TANDOORI DISHES SERVED WITH BOILED RICE AND CURRY SAUCE
KING PRAWN TANDOORI
Marinated king prawns cooked in the tandoor oven with fresh garlic & mustard seeds served straight from the oven. 🌶️🌶️
LAMB CHOPS
Tender lamb chops delicately spiced & cooked in the tandoor oven. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN TIKKA
Yoghurt marinated chicken breast with garlic, ginger & freshly ground spices. 🌶️🌶️
SEEK KEBAB
Freshly ground spices, garlic & ginger with marinated lamb mince. 🌶️🌶️
PANEER SHASHLIK
Tandoori cottage cheese cooked in masala marinade served with bell peppers & red onions. 🌶️🌶️
MIXED TANDOORI
Mix platter of chicken tikka, seek kebab, paneer tikka, lamb chop & king prawn. 🌶️🌶️
Desserts
GAUTAM'S PESHWARI MITHO
Our delicately flavoured peshwari naan with sweet coating of nutella, served with a scoop of ice cream.
GULAB JAMUN
Deep fried doughnut dumplings dipped in rose-cardamom flavoured sugar syrup. (Served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream)
KULFI
Traditional Indian ice cream. (3 scoops)
BELGIAN WAFFLE
(Served with a scoop of ice cream)
VANILLA ICE CREAM
Rich, double creamed vanilla flavoured ice cream served with chocolate sauce. (3 scoops)
Hot Drinks
ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
AMERICANO
WHITE COFFEE
Cocktails
MILD SPICY
SEX ON THE HIMALAYAS
A Gautam's creation like no other. Floral notes of lychee and vibrant citrus. If you are looking for an exotic experience this cocktail will hit the spot.
THE CLOUD TEMPLE
Malibu rum, coconut, butterfly pea tea & lychee. A delicate tropical escape inspired by the colourful orchids and misty valleys of the Himalayas.
CHILLI MANGO MARGARITA
Tequila, ripe mango, fresh lime & chilli. Inspired by the bold flavours of South Asia, this vibrant margarita blends tropical sweetness with a slow-building warmth and a touch of heat.
MOJITO
Our Mojito is made with fresh mint picked daily, Havana Rum muddled with fresh lime juice and sugar.
Red
SANTA RITA 8KM MERLOT
An approachable Merlot w/concentrated flavours of plums & blackberries w/subtle hints of oak & vanilla. CHILE
ZENSA NERO D'AVOLA APPAISAMENTO
The palate is soft & silky, bursting w/spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries & vanilla. ITALY
GRAN VOLANTE OLD VINE GARNACHA, CALATAYUD
Pronounces intensity of primarily rasberry, cherry and plum varietal fruit characters with complex notes of spice and leather. Full bodied with fine, soft tannins and well balanced acidity. SPAIN
LA VERSANT PINOT NOIR
Delicate colour w/garnet tones. On the nose, it has aromas of cherries, wild strawberries & fresh blackcurrant. An elegant & smooth palate w/ fruity, smoky & minty hints. FRANCE
White
KLEINE ZALZE CHENIN BLANC
Really fresh & crisp South African Chenin Blanc, a hint of ripe exotic fruit & a delicious citrus. Green apple flavours & a great minerality at the end. SOUTH AFRICA
BIECHER PINOT GRIS ALSACE
A delightful ripe Alsace Pinot Gris, generous & food-friendly displaying tropical fruits, apricot & gingerbread aromas w/a delicate & refreshing finish. FRANCE
PETAL AND STEM SAUV BLANC
Bursting with notes of passionfruit, blackcurrant and fresh herbs, this Sauvignon Blanc has a sweet fruit characters and crisp acidity, combined to create a palate that is fresh with a zesty mineral finish. NEW ZEALAND
SAND BOY ALBARINO
A vibrant and coastal white from the Salnés Valley in Galicia. Highly aromatic, bursting with fresh-cut grass, citrus peel, and wild white flowers. Zesty and "mouth-blasting" freshness. SPAIN
Beer
ALPACALYPSE IPA
COBRA
GURKHA BEER
660ML BTL
BECKS BLUE 0%
275ML BTL - ALCOHOL FREE
Cider
MAGNERS
330ML BTL
KOPPARBERG STRAWBERRY & LIME
500ML BTL
KOPPARBERG STRAWBERRY & LIME 0%
500ML BTL - ALCOHOL FREE
MAGNERS
Soft Drinks
COCA COLA
DIET COKE
COKE ZERO
Spirits
25ML. ADD A MIXER FOR 1.5
SMIRNOFF
VODKA
ABSOLUT VANILLA
VODKA
GREY GOOSE
VODKA

Mother India's Cafe Old Town
Mother India's Cafe is the strongest choice for diners who want Indian food in a tapas-style rhythm. Smaller portions make it possible to compare masala or chilli chicken, spicy keema dosa, lamb chops and prawns Malabari without committing the table to two enormous mains. Spiced haddock, daals and vegetable dishes keep a shared order from becoming too meat-heavy. The format is more than a novelty: it encourages contrast between crisp, grilled, saucy and fresh plates, and it lets two people explore almost as widely as a much larger group.
The Infirmary Street restaurant is close to the National Museum, university buildings and the Festival Theatre, with a lively room that suits lunch, pre-theatre dining and informal celebrations. The menu works best when dishes arrive in waves, so resist ordering too much at once and add a second round if needed. Include at least one vegetable plate or daal to soften the salt, chilli and char of the richer choices.
Address: 3-5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Mother India's Cafe Old Town Menu
Samosas, Pakoras & Dosas
Kurkure Aloo Chaat
Vegetable Samosa
Keema Samosa
Vegetable Pakora
Augergine Fritters
Chicken Pakora
Masala Dosa
Chilli Chicken Dosa
Spicy Keema Dosa
Tawa Lamb Chops
Fish & Seafood
Prawns Malabari Curry
Machi Massala
Prawn Biryani
Chilli King Prawn
Tawa Salmon
Spiced Haddock
Fish Pakora
Vegetable & Vegan Dishes
Chana Daal
Saag Paneer
Dal Makhni
Aubergines w/ Baby Potato
Aloo Gobi & Green Peas
Pindi chana
Spinach, Broccoli & Almonds
Okra & Potatoes
Karahi Mushroom
Sweetcorn & Paneer Masala
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Dishes
Coconut and Mango Chicken
Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chicken Curry
Chicken Achari
Ginger Chicken & Spinach Leaf
Chicken Saag
Chicken on the Bone – Biryani/Curry
Lamb Dishes
Railways Lamb Curry
Lamb Kebab Jalfrezi
Lamb Saag
Lamb Keema Mutter
Lamb Karahi
Lamb Handi Biryani
Rice, Breads & Sundries
Basmati Rice
Pilau Rice
Plain / Butter Nan
Garlic Nan
Peshwari Nan
Cheese Nan
Paratha
Chapati
Popadom
Raita
Spiced Onions
Mango Chutney
Coriander Chutney
Mixed Pickle

Haldi Newington
Haldi is a boutique Indian restaurant in Newington with a modern, presentation-conscious style. Seasonal ingredients and composed plates give the menu a different pace from a busy sharing café, while a tasting option can remove the need to negotiate across a long list. The most interesting choices are those that show the kitchen's balance of spice, texture and careful plating rather than the safest familiar curry. If ordering à la carte, combine one precise starter with a main from a different cooking method and ask which vegetables or breads best complete it.
Mayfield Gardens places Haldi south of the centre, close to the university's King's Buildings and convenient for Newington, Blackford and Marchmont. The intimate room works well for a date, a small celebration or diners who prefer attentive pacing to a loud group atmosphere. A tasting menu is most rewarding when everyone has time for the sequence; an à la carte visit is better before another engagement. Confirm dietary requirements when booking, particularly if choosing the set format.
Address: 38 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BY
Haldi Newington Menu
Two-Course Lunch Menu
£16.50 per person. Opening hours 1pm. Choose any one starter and any one main (served with Basmati Rice or Plain Naan).
Chana Chaat
Tangy chickpeas tossed with onions, green chutney & sweet yoghurt with tamarind. (D)(G)
Onion Bhaji
Golden fried onion fritters in a lightly spiced gram flour batter, served with chutney. (v)
Fish Pakora
Fresh fish fillets marinated in spices, dipped in chickpea flour batter, and crisp fried.
Malai Tikka
Juicy chicken pieces marinated in cream, yogurt & spices, cooked in a tandoor. (D)
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Classic slow-cooked chicken in a velvety tomato, butter & cream sauce. (D)
Paneer Karahi
Cottage cheese cooked with peppers, onions & tomato masala, finished with ginger. (D)
Dal Bukhara
Signature slow-cooked black lentils simmered overnight, finished with butter & cream. (D)
Plain Naan
Traditional Indian bread baked in tandoor. (D)(G)
Steamed Basmati Rice
Fragrant long-grain basmati rice.
Railway Chicken Curry
Anglo-Indian style curry with warming spices, potatoes & aromatic gravy.
Final Thoughts
Edinburgh's strongest Indian and South Asian restaurants divide naturally by mood. Gurkha Bar, Solti, The Khukuri and Gautam's are the most direct routes into Nepalese cooking, with momo, warming curries and tandoor dishes offering several levels of familiarity. Dishoom is the large, animated all-day destination; The Pakora Bar and Mother India's Cafe are the best choices for a table that enjoys sharing many smaller plates. Chaskaa adds inventive regional combinations, while Prahna and Haldi suit evenings when presentation, pacing and a more polished room are part of the plan.
Check each live menu before travelling, then order for contrast rather than quantity. One grilled dish, one sauce-led plate, something fresh and the right rice or bread will usually reveal more than a crowded table of similar curries. Nepalese dumplings, Punjabi snacks, Bombay café favourites and contemporary Scottish-Indian cooking suit different appetites and occasions. Match the address and atmosphere to the experience you want, reserve smaller rooms at busy times, and let regional strengths guide the meal.