Desi Pakwan Leith is a casual Pakistani and Indian restaurant at 61 Leith Walk in Edinburgh. The dining room offers table service and reservations as well as takeaway, with lunch, dinner and a weekend breakfast buffet covering different parts of the week.
Punjabi snacks include chicken and vegetable pakora, chapli kebab, samosa chaat and poori topped with prawns, chickpeas or chicken. Seekh kebab, chicken liver tikka, paneer tikka and fish pakora introduce the charcoal grill and a broad range of spices.
The main menu moves through karahi, handi, saag, tikka masala and biryani, including dishes cooked on the bone when ordered with enough time. Mixed grills, lamb chops, fish tikka and chilli garlic king prawns make the restaurant particularly suitable for sharing.
Vegetarian curries and vegetable based starters provide alternatives to the meat and seafood, accompanied by naan, roti and rice. The restaurant is unlicensed and allows guests to bring their own drinks, reinforcing its straightforward focus on generous, boldly seasoned food.
Address: 61 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8LS, Scotland
Desi Pakwan Leith Menu
Breakfast Deals
Breakfast Deal 1
2pcs Poori, Chana Masala & Halva
Breakfast Deal 2
Desi Omelette, 2pcs Parathas, Mix Pickle & Halva
Breakfast Deal 3
Cozy Haleem & 2pcs Kulcha Naan
Breakfast Deal 4
Channa, 2pcs Kulcha Naan & Halva
Breakfast Extras
Kulcha Naan
Aloo Paratha
Plain Paratha
Nihari
2pcs Lamb Paye
Haleem For 1 Person
Chana Masala Curry
Halva
Desi Lunch Specials – Starter
Samosa Chaat
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Jalegi Veg Pakora Chaat
Fish Pakora
Chicken Pakora
Desi Lunch Specials – Main
Chicken Handi
Chicken Korma
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Bhuna
Mutter Paneer
Desi Lunch Specials – Sandwiches
Chicken Malai Tikka Sandwich In Bun
Chicken Malai Tikka Paratha
Chicken Malai Tikka Naan
Starters
4pcs Chicken Wings
Char grilled chicken marinated with peri peri sauce and cooked on long fire
3pcs Chapli Kebab Starter
Lamb mince mixed with fresh garlic, ginger, chopped green chilli, onions, tomatoes, peppers and mixed punjabi spices. Fried in a wok
Bbq Chicken Liver Tikka Starter
Chicken liver marinated with kashmiri chilli, fresh garlic, ginger, lemon juice and punjabi spices. Slow cooked over charcoal
Mixed Pakora
NEW. Chicken and vegetable marinated with fresh garlic, ginger and punjabi spices, coated with gram flour. Deep fried
2pcs Bbq Reshmi Kebab Starter
Chicken mince mixed with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, crushed coriander, crushed chilli, turmeric, cumin seeds. Skewered and cooked over charcoal
Chicken Pakora
Chicken pieces marinated with fresh garlic, ginger and punjabi spices. Deep fried in spicy gram flour batter
Keema Samosa (2pcs)
Minced lamb filling wrapped in a thin crispy pastry and deep fried
Fish Pakora
Fish cutlets mixed with punjabi herbs. Coated with spicy crispy batter and deep fried
Chicken Malai Tikka
NEW. Boneless succulent chicken mildly spiced, marinated with yoghurt and coriander, charcoal grilled to perfection, topper with cream
Chicken Poori
Traditional pakistani thin light fried bread, topped with your favourite filling
Chana Poori
Vegetarian. Traditional pakistani thin light fried bread, topped with your favourite filling
King Prawn Poori
Traditional pakistani thin light fried bread, topped with your favourite filling
Vegetable Pakora
Vegetarian. Chopped potatoes, onions, spinach, mixed in a batter coating with fresh herbs. Deep fried in gram flour
Vegetable Samosa (2pcs)
Vegetarian. Vegetable filling wrapped in a thin crispy pastry and deep fried
2pcs Aloo Tikki
Vegetarian. Mashed potato patties mixed with sliced onions, pomegranate seeds, green chilli, punjabi spices, coated with gram flour. Deep fried
Mirchi Paneer Pakora
Vegetarian. Indian cheese cubes mixed with cumin seeds, coriander powder, chilli powder, coated with gram flour. Deep fried
Vegetable Samosa Chaat
2 pcs of Veg samosa topped with chopped salad, Chickpeas curry,spiced onions & Desi Chuteny
Mince Samosa Chaat
2pcs of Mince samosa topped up with chopped salad,chickpeas curry,spiced onions & Desi chuteny
Nachos Cheese
Cinema style Nachos served with melted cheese sauce, jalapenos , salsa sauce and olives
Creamy Mushroom Chilli Garlic (New)
Pakwan’s Signature starter,fresh mushrooms cooked with garlic,chili flakes , onions,desi spices and cream
Began Pakora (V) (New)
Aubergine pieces marinated wth fresh garlic,ginger and punjabi spices. Deep fried in spicy gram flour batter.
Mushroom Pakora (V) (New)
Mushroom pieces marinated with fresh garlic,ginger and punjabi spices. Deep fried in spicy gram flour batter.
Mixed Vegetable Pakora Plater For 2 Person (V) ( New)
Vegetable Pakora, Mushroom Pakora, Aubergine Pakora.
Mixed Pakora Plater For 2 Person (New)
Chicken Pakora, Vegetable Pakora, Mushroom Pakora, Aubergine Pakora, Fish Pakkora
Grilled Chicken Tikka Nachos
Spicy Nachos, grilled chicken tikka ,melted cheese, jalapenos,salsa ,olives
Desi Pakwans Bbq And Grill Specialities
Mixed Grill For 2 People
Chicken wings, sizzling lamb chops, quarter lahori chicken piece, seekh kebab, chicken and lamb tikka. Unique and memorable dish
6pcs Sizzling Lamb Chops Special
Traditional sizzling grill dish. Cuts of meat marinated with our secret spices, and cooked over charcoal
Bbq Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, chilli powder, lemon juice, roasted cumin, coriander seeds and cooked over long fire chargrill
8pcs Chargrilled Chicken Wings
Marinated with peri peri sauce and cooked on long fire grill.
Half Kg Chicken Tikka Boti (on The Bone)
Succulent pieces of chicken on the bone marinated in fresh ingredients and spices, barbecued over charcoal
Bbq Lahori Half Chicken
Hugely popular dish in punjab, half chicken marinated in red chilli powder, cayenne pepper, yogurt with our secret recipe, cooked over charcoal
Bbq Lahori Full Chicken
Hugely popular dish in punjab, whole chicken marinated in red chilli powder, cayenne pepper, yogurt with our secret recipe, cooked over charcoal
5pcs Bbq Seekh Kebab
Lamb mince mixed with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, green chili, punjabi herbs, skewered and cooked over charcoal
5pcs Bbq Reshmi Kebab
Chicken mince mixed with chopped onions, fresh garlic, ginger, crushed coriander, crushed chilli, turmeric, cumin seeds. Skewered and cooked over charcoal
5pcs Pudina Chanp New
Lamb chops in an infusion of mint, coriander and with secret desi spices, prepared for marinating
Chicken Malai Tikka New
Boneless succulent chicken mildly, spiced, marianted in yoghurt, coriander and charcoal grilled to perfection
Bbq Chicken Shaslik Tilka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in spices, onions, green peppers and mushrooms, masalas, grilled to perfection. Served with chefs special sauce
Fish Tikka
Grilled cubes of cod fish marinated with red chilli powder, garlic, coriander powder, tamarind. Cooked over flaming chargrill
6pcs Grilled Tiger King Prawns
Grilled to perfection and dripping with spice, marinated with our chefs secret recipe for memorable dish
Paneer Tikka Shashlik
Indian cheese, onions, green peppers and mushrooms marinated in spices, masalas and grilled to perfection
Desi Pakwans Steak House
Pepper Chicken Steak
Double Chicken breast marinated with spices, coriander and garlic. Served with chips, stir fried vegetable & a choice of peppercorn sauce or chilli sauce
Mirchi Chicken Steak
Doible Chicken Breast,Touch of spicy paste over fillet of chicken, marinated with spices, coriander and garlic. Served with chips, stir fried vegetable & a choice of peppercorn sauce or chilli sauce
Griller Cheesy Chicken Steak
Double Chicken breast marinated with tomato sauce and herbs. Grilled and topped with melting cheese. Served with chips and vegetables
Desi Fat Burgers
6oz Scotch Beef Burger
6oz Spicy Lamb Burger
NEW. Mince
6oz Chicken Supreme Burger
Mince
Shredded Pepper Chicken Burger
NEW
Mirchi Griller Chicken Fillet Burger
Spicy
Crispy Paneer Chilli Burger
(V) NEW Desi Cottage cheese mix with dry spices and then shallow fried
Tikka Kebab Rolls
Mix Kebab Roll
Long Seekh kebab, chicken tikka & lamb tikka
Chicken Tikka Kebab Roll
Lamb Sheek Kebab Roll
Chicken Reshmi Kebab Roll
Grilled Paneer Tikka Vegetable Kebab
NEW
Traditional Punjabi Salan
1/2kg Desi Chicken Karahi
Popular dish around pakistan and india. Chicken cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper along with green chilies to add a sharp flavor. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander and ginger
1kg Desi Chicken Karahi
Popular dish around pakistan and india. Chicken cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper along with green chilies to add a sharp flavor. Garnished with fresh green chilli
1/2kg Desi Lamb Karahi
Lamb cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper along with green chilies to add a sharp flavor. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander and ginger
1kg Desi Lamb Karahi
Lamb cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper along with green chilies to add a sharp flavor. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander and ginger
1/2kg Karela Lamb NEW
Lamb cooked with bitter melon, onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, green chillies. Garnished with fresh green chilli and coriander. Subject to availability
1kg Karela Lamb NEW
Lamb cooked with bitter melon, onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, green chillies. Garnished with fresh green chilli and coriander. Subject to availability
Tinda Chicken Masala
Fresh indian baby pumpkin cooked with lamb in onions and tomato gravy with blended garlic, ginger, chilli, turmeric, fenugreek, coriander and punjabi masala
Tinda Lamb Masala
Fresh indian baby pumpkin cooked with lamb in onions and tomato gravy with blended garlic, ginger, chilli, turmeric, fenugreek, coriander and punjabi masala
Chicken Palak (on The Bone)
A pakistani and indian classic tasty dish, cooked with fresh chopped spinach, small piece of baby chicken, finely chopped onions, green chilli, yoghurt, clove, turmeric and garam masala
Bhindi Lamb Masala
A delicious combination of okra and lamb cooked in punjabi tomato onions masala, crushed chilli, black peppercorn, cinnamon, garlic, ginger and fresh coriander
Palak Lamb
A pakistani and indian classic tasty dish, cooked with fresh chopped spinach, small piece of baby chicken, finely chopped onions, green chilli, yoghurt, clove, turmeric and garam masala
Lahori Chicken Channay
Popular punjabi dish. Chick peas cooked with onions, chopped tomatoes, green chilli, black pepper, coriander and cumin seeds. Fairly dry and spicy masala sauce with sour citrus
Lahori Lamb Channay
Popular punjabi dish. Chick peas cooked with onions, chopped tomatoes, green chilli, black pepper, coriander and cumin seeds. Fairly dry and spicy masala sauce with sour citrus
Dall Gosht (lamb On The Bone)
Lamb pieces cooked with lentils, onion, ground spices and delicate herbs fried in garlic and ginger
Grilled Lamb Chops Balti
Lamb chops cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, along with green chillies to add a sharp flavour. Garnished with fresh green chilli, coriander and ginger
4pcs Bataira Karahi New
Quail cooked with onions, tomato, garam masala, garlic, ginger, black pepper, along with green chillies to add a sharp flavour..
Keema Chanp Masla Karahi
Mince and lamb chops cooked with onions, tomato and kashmiri chilli with desi secret spices
Lyallpuri Chimney Gosht New
One of the Tasty dish in our back home city, Slow cooked lamb shank with fresh tomato,onions,Doda chilli,ginger,black cumin & home made Desi Pakwan’s spices.
1/2kg Peshawari Dumba Karahi (new)
Very popular dish in northern areas of Pakistan. cooked with minimum spices
1kg Peshawari Dumba Karahi (new)
Very popular dish in northern areas of Pakistan. cooked with minimum spices
1/2kg Shinwari Chicken Karahi
Succulent spices of bone-in chicken cooked with fresh tomato, green chilli, butter, ginger, black pepper & a homemade fresh desi pakwan’s spices
1kg Shinwari Chicken Karahi
Desi Pakwans Daily Special
Nihari
Delicious popular curry cooked in food street delhi and lahore. Lamb shank slow cooked in degh with onions, kashmiri chilli, aniseed flower, cumin powder, garlic, ginger, wheat flour and whole spices. Garnished with slice ginger root, lemon wedges, fried onions and fresh chopped coriander
Cozy Haleem
Popular dhaba, a roadside restaurant dish in pakistan and india, slow cooked with meat, barley, mix lentils, wheat and spices in degh, then blended together, garnished with sliced ginger root, fried onions, fresh green chilli, coriander and lemon
Paya Kunna
Mutton trotters cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, black cumin, chilli powder, cooked over six hours in degh. Garnished with fresh coriander and garam masala
Deghi Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Mix Vegetable Biryani
1kg Desi Lamb Biryani On The Bone
1kg Desi Chicken Biryani On The Bone
Chicken Tikka Biryani(new)
Chefs Pakwan – Jalfrezi
Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi
Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi
Vegetable Jalfrezi New
Vegetarian
Chefs Pakwan – Rogni Butter Handi
Chicken Tikka Rogni Butter Handi
Lamb Tikka Rogni Butter Handi
Vegetable Rogni Butter Handi New
Vegetarian
Chefs Pakwan – Garlic Masaledar
Chicken Tikka Garlic Masaledar
Lamb Tikka Garlic Masaledar
Vegetable Garlic Masaledar New
Vegetarian
Chefs Pakwan – North Indian Bhuna
Chicken Tikka North Indian Bhuna
Lamb Tikka North Indian Bhuna
Vegetable North Indian Bhuna New
Vegetarian
Chefs Pakwan – Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Lamb Tikka Masala
Vegetable Tikka Masala New
Vegetarian
Chefs Pakwan – Madras Korma
Chicken Tikka Madras Korma
Lamb Tikka Madras Korma
Vegetable Madras Korma New
Vegetarian
Chefs Pakwan – Palak Handi
Chicken Tikka Palak Handi
Lamb Palak Handi
Vegetable Palak Handi New
Vegetarian
Seafood Specialities – Karahi
Fish Karahi
King Prawn Karahi
Prawn Karahi
Seafood Specialities – Jalfrezi
Fish Jalfrezi
King Prawn Jalfrezi
Prawn Jalfrezi
Seafood Specialities – Handi
Fish Handi
King Prawn Handi
Prawn Handi
Seafood Specialities – North Indian Bhona
Fish North Indian Bhona
King Prawn North Indian Bhona
Prawn North Indian Bhona
Seafood Specialities – Punjabi Masala NEW
Fish Punjabi Masala New
King Prawn Punjabi Masala New
Prawn Punjabi Masala New
Seafood Specialities – Rogni Butter NEW
Fish Rogni Butter New
King Prawn Rogni Butter New
Prawn Rogni Butter New
Sizzling Tawa
Chilli Chicken Tawa
Chilli Fish Tawa
Chilli King Prawn Tawa
Chilli Vegetable Tawa
Tawa Chanp New
Lamb Chops
Taka Tak Vegetarian Pakwan – Vegetarian Specialities
Desi Saag
Grandmas favourite..Popular and instantly recognizable village dishes in punjab, comes with organic fresh green leaves of mustard plant slow steam cooked with blended fresh green chilli, ginger, garlic, wheat flour, punjabi spices, fresh coriander and desi butter
Paneer Vegetable Karahi
Indian cheese, cooked with vegetables
Butter Paneer
Cubes of homemade indian cheese, cooked in desi butter, onions, chopped tomato, honey, almond powder, fresh cream
Karela Dal
Bitter melon cooked with lentils with fresh ingredients. Subject to availability
Paneer Chilli Rajma Masala
NEW. Cheese and red beans cooked in punjabi spices
Dal Saag Karahi
Whole urud lentil, cooked with fresh mustards leaf, green chillies, garlic, ginger, wheat flour, desi butter & punjabi spices
Taka Tak Vegetarian Pakwan
Palak Paneer
Bombay Aloo Masala
Lahori Chana Masala
Tinda Masala
Mushroom Aloo Masala
Aloo Ghobi
Aloo Bengan
Chana Paneer
Achari Aloo
Old School Favourites
Chicken Bhuna
Lamb Bhuna
Fish Bhuna
Vegetable Bhuna
Vegetarian
Prawn Bhuna
King Prawn Bhuna
Paneer Bhuna New
Vegetarian
Chicken Korma
Lamb Korma
Fish Korma
Vegetable Korma
Vegetarian
Prawn Korma
King Prawn Korma
Paneer Korma New
Vegetarian
Chicken Dansak
Lamb Dansak
Fish Dansak
Vegetable Dansak
Vegetarian
Prawn Dansak
King Prawn Dansak
Paneer Dansak New
Vegetarian
Chicken Patia
Lamb Patia
Fish Patia
Vegetable Patia
Vegetarian
Prawn Patia
King Prawn Patia
Paneer Patia New
Vegetarian
Chicken Madras
Lamb Madras
Fish Madras
Vegetable Madras
Vegetarian
Prawn Madras
King Prawn Madras
Paneer Madras New
Vegetarian
Rice And Roti Naan Bread
Special keema naan (NEW)
Cooked lamb mince stuffed in the naan dough
Cheezious kulcha naan (NEW)
Grated mozzarella chatered cheese with fresh coriander and Punjabi spice
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Fresh crushed garlic topping
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with mixed fruit, coconut and almond powder
Hara Masala Naan
Spicy. Chefs special green masala topping
Achari Naan
NEW
Roti
Crispy wheat flour bread
Chappati
Thin and soft bread
Roghni Naan
Sesame seeds and desi butter
Poori
Deep fried light bread
Desi Butter Roti
NEW.
Makki Di Roti
Maize flour punjabi bread, recommended with desi saag
Aloo Paratha
Fried layered bread stuffed with potato, cumin seeds, red chili, fresh coriander and desi butter
Lacha Partha New
Layered crispy bread with desi butter
Achari Paratha New
Fried layered crispy bread in chilli and tangy pickle with desi butter
Malwari Paratha
Fried layered crispy bread with desi butter
Keema Rice NEW
Lamb mince cooked with basmati rice spiced with turmeric, red chilli, cumin, and coriander powder.
Boiled Rice
Achari Dhall Rice New
Vegetarian. Mixed lentils cooked with basmati rice and fresh herbs. Spicy
Pilau Rice
Basmati rice cooked with punjabi herbs and cumin seed
Masala Fried Rice
Vegetarian. Pilau rice cooked with mushrooms, potato and spices
Egg Fried Rice
Plain rice cooked with desi butter and egg
Chana Rice New
Vegetarian. Pilau Rice Cooked with chick peas
Kids Meals
Griller Chicken Burger Kids Meal
Chicken breast marinated with sweet tomato sauce
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Chicken fillet pieces marinated, chargrilled and garnished with cheese
Grilled Fish Fillet Kids Meal
Marinated with salt, touch of black pepper and garlic
Ice Creams
Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
Mixed flavour of ice cream with fruit cocktail
2 Scoops Chocolate Ice Cream
2 Scoops Mango Ice Cream
2 Scoops Strawberry Ice Cream
2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
2 Scoops Pistachio Ice Cream
2 Scoops Desi Kulfi Ice Cream
Side Order
Popadom
Pickle Tray
Spicy onions, mixed pickle and mango chutney
Chips
Masala Chips
Kachumber Raita
Small Salad Bag
Fresh Salad Box
Balsamic Onion Salad
Mixed Pickle
Achaar
Mango Chutney
Spicy Onions
Dips
Mint Sauce
Chilli Sauce
Mayonnaise
Garlic Mayonnaise
Tomato Ketchup
Desserts
Kheer
Traditional punjabi rice pudding flavoured with cardamom, raisins, and almonds
Rasmalai
Sugary cottage cheese balls, soaked in clotted cream, flavoured with cardamom
Gulab Jamon
Golden brown spongy dumplings of semolina and milk, flavoured with caramel
Malai Kulfi
Delicious creamy Indian ice cream. Flavours to choose from are Malai, Mango and Pistachio