Madras Metro Cafe is an Indian restaurant at 14–14A Brougham Street in Edinburgh’s Tollcross area. Its concept draws on the colour and energy of Indian street life, creating an informal setting for brunch, lunch and dinner. Current food safety records and live menus confirm the restaurant at the supplied premises.
The menu places particular emphasis on cooking from southern India and Sri Lanka. Regional curries use coconut, tamarind, curry leaves and roasted spices in different combinations, moving from mild, creamy sauces to hotter Chettinad inspired preparations. Chicken, lamb, goat and vegetable dishes give diners a broad choice of mains.
Dishes such as Madras goat curry and the restaurant’s own Madras style curry show the kitchen’s southern focus, while rice, breads and sides complete the meal. A separate brunch menu extends the offer beyond evening curries. Guests with allergies should discuss the current recipes with staff because coconut, dairy, gluten, nuts and other allergens may be used across sauces and shared preparation.
The cafe format keeps the experience approachable for a quick meal while still supporting a longer dinner with several shared dishes. Tollcross places it within easy reach of central Edinburgh and nearby theatres. Madras Metro Cafe is best suited to diners curious about regional southern flavours and willing to explore beyond the most familiar British curry house standards.
Address: 14–14A Brougham Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9JH, Scotland
Madras Metro Cafe Menu
Bombay Chaat
Vada Pav
Batata Vada sandwiched between pav and laced with special chutney.
Pani Puri
Hollow crispy puffed bread filled with spiced potato, served with flavoured water
Pav Bhaji
Samosa – 1 Pc
Pastry with spiced potatoes and peas fillings
Samosa Chaat
Samosa pieces,chickpeas,crisp salad and sweet and sour yogurt
Veg Bites
Vada Pav
Batata Vada sandwiched between pav and laced with special chutney
Veg Pakora
Pastry with spiced potatoes and peas fillings
Galotti aloo
Samosa pieces, chickpeas, crisp salad and sweet and sour yogurt
Samosa Chaat
Crispy spiced potato patties topped with yogurt, tamarind and mint chutneys, finish…
Samosa
Golden potato patties with cumin, ginger and fresh coriande
Baingan chat
Crispy soft donut shaped lentil fritters
Gobi 65
Ulundhu Vadai soaked in delicious sambhar
Panner 95
Crispy bite-size vegetable fritters blended with spices
Plain Vada
Cauliflower tossed in Indo-Chinese tangy sauce
Sambar Vada
Steamed dumplings filled with seasoned vegetables, served with spicy dipping sauce….
Veg chilli Momo
Tender paneer pieces marinated in fiery tandoori spices and grilled with fresh pepp…
veg plain nMomo
Fried dumplings tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese chili sauce withpeppers and onions. …
Butter Momo
Fried dumplings tossed in a rich, buttery sauce with mild spices. Creamy, savory, a…
Chicken Bites
Chicken Pakora
Chicken pieces coated and fried with spicy southern masala
Chicken 65
Tender chicken marinated in creamy sauce, skewered and grilled to smoky perfection
Chicken Chukka
Tender chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, skewered andgrilled to smoky perfection
Chicken Plain Momo
Spicy, pan-fried chicken cooked with aromatic Indian spicesand herbs. Bold, flavorf…
Chicken Chilli Momo
The barrage of flavours make these chicken wings with ground spices an irresistible…
Chicken Butter Momo
Fried chicken dumplings tossed in a spicy Indo-Chinese chili sauce with peppers and…
Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken pieces coated in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried until crispy. …
Plain Chicken Momo
Grilled chicken marinated with tandoori sauce
Meat Bites
Beef 65
Boneless Beef marinated with Kerala spices and fried to perfection
Goat Pepper Fry
Goat (with bone) tossed with bell paper, curry leaves and freshly grounded black pe…
Madurai lamb Chukka
Boneless Lamb tossed with traditional Madurai spices, caramelized onions and herbs
Lamb chops
Grilled to tender marinated in suttle sauce
Seafood Bites
Travancore Fish Pollichathu
Fish sizzler prepared in costal style with fiery kerala spices, wrapped up in banan…
Fish Tawa Fry
Fish fillets marinated in a vibrant blend of coastal spices,shallow-fried on a tawa
Amristari Fish Pakora
Crispy bite-size fish fritters blended with spices
Chilli Calamari
Crispy, golden-fried calamari rings, lightly spiced and served with tangy dipping s…
Prawns Polichathu
King Prawns sizzler prepared in costal style with fiery spices, wrapped up in banan…
Prawns Chukka
Prawns tossed with traditional Madurai spices, caramelized onions and herbs.
Sharing Platters
Mix grill platter
An indulgent mix of tandoori leg, kebabs, lamb chops, paneer tikka, grilled eggs, …
Madras Veg Platter
A delightful assortment of vada, tikkis, pakoras, paneer tikka, samosas, chilli m…
Veg Curries
Ennai Kathirikai
Succulent Aubergines delicately cooked in luscious blend of traditional spices and …
Sundal Kari
A nutritious delicacy of chickpeas, tossed together with a hint of tomatoes, onion,…
Daal Tadka
Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coriander
Chettinadu Veg
Fiery blend of aromatic spices, roasted coconut, and tangy tamarind, creating an ex…
Veg Korma
Medley of vibrant vegetables cook in rich coconut sauce
Paneer Butter Masala
Luscious tomato-based gravy, enriched with aromatic spices and a velvety smooth fin…
Vendakai Masala
Okra prepared with spiced coconut base
Palak Paneer
Soft paneer cubes simmered in a creamy, spiced spinach gravy. Nutritious, flavorful…
Kadai Paneer
Delight in the simplicity of this classic vegetarian curry, where tender cauliflowe…
Chicken Curries
Chicken Karaikudi chettinadu
Fiery blend of aromatic spices and roasted coconut from the vibrant region of chett…
Nilgris Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant mint curry, enriched with a blend of 21 aroma…
Chicken Korma
Mild sauce with a blend of aromatic spices and roasted coconut
Chicken Butter Masala
Luscious tomato-based gravy, enriched with aromatic spices and a velvety smooth fin…
Chicken tikka Masala wings
juicy chicken wings cooked in a creamy, spiced tikka masala sauce. Smoky, rich, and…
Home Style Chicken Curry
Chicken on the bone simmered in a classic Indian spice gravy. Comforting, flavorful…
Chicken Kadai
Tender chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, and bold Indian spices in a tradit…
Chicken Jaal Friezy
Chicken tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce with a hint of smokiness. Crunchy, fiery, an…
Scotish Blend Badami Korma (Sweet)
Tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy sweet aromatic sauce
Seafood Curries
Boathouse fish curry
A spicy fish curry hailing from the coastal regions, boasting a perfect balance of …
Goan Fish Curry
Experience the coastal flavors of Goa with this vibrant fish curry infused with a b…
Malabar Prawn Curry
Juicy prawns simmered in a rich, coconut-based Malabar curry with aromatic spices. …
Goan Prawn Curry
Succulent prawns cooked in a tangy, spicy Goan style coconut curry. Bold, aromatic, …
Lamb Curries
Nilgiri Lamb Curry
Tender lamb pieces simmered in a fragrant mint curry, enriched with a blend of 21 a…
Lamb Malai Kofta
Soft lamb koftas simmered in a creamy, aromatic malai gravy. Rich, indulgent, and f…
Mysore Lamb Curry
Mild sauce with blend of aromatic spices and roasted coconut
Tribal Goat Curry (with or without bones)
Goat on the bone simmered in a robust, spiced curry. Choose with or without bones f…
Kerala Beef fry
Luxiriously thick tender beef pieces stir-fried with aromatic spices, curry leaves,…
Crispy Dosa
Thin and crispy rice and lentil crepes, skillfully crafted to perfection. Each dosa is accompanied by an assortment of chutneys and sambar.
Plain Dosa
Ghee podi Dosa
Ghee roast Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa
Mysore Masala Dosa
podi Dosa
Paneer Dosa
Pepper Egg Dosa
Chicken Chukka Dosa
Lamb Chukka Dosa
Prawn Chukka Dosa
Malli Idly
Thin and crispy rice and lentil crepes, skillfully crafted to perfection. Each dosa is accompanied by an assortment of chutneys and sambar.
Plain Idly – 2 Pcs
Ghee Podi Idly – 2 Pcs
Ghee Idly – 2 Pcs
Sambar Idly – 2 Pcs
Kothu Parotta
Veg Kothu Parotta
Egg Kothu Parotta
Chicken Kothu Parotta
Lamb Kothu Parotta
Prawns Kothu Parotta
Fried Rice
Veg Fried Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Prawn Fried Rice
Mix Fried Rice
Biryani
Veg Biryani
Egg Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Chicken 65 Biryani
Paneer Biriyani
Rice
Lemon Rice
White Rice
Pulao Rice
Coconut Rice
Mushroom Rice
Butter Jeera Rice
Bread
Parotta
Butter Naan
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Honey Naan
Chilli Naan
Chilli Coriander naan
Peswhar Naan
Killi Parotta
Killi Parotta
2 Piece parotta with chicken 65 soaked in chicken curry and cooked in banana leaf
Side Orders
Chai
Soft Drinks
Topped with tangy onions, tomato and nuts
Apple juice
Mango lassi
Malbec 125ml
CA Sauvignon blanc 125ml
Mango chutney, Spicy onion, mixed pickle