Yaduvanshi Authentic Indian Restaurant is a city centre dining room at 31 East Market Street in Edinburgh, close to Waverley station. Established in 2024, it presents Indian cooking in a comfortable setting for lunches, evening meals and occasions when a table of diners wants to share widely.
Pakora, puri, street food dishes and tandoori starters build the opening part of the menu. Chicken tikka, malai tikka and prawns cooked over charcoal introduce the tandoor, while mixed grills provide a larger selection of those smoky flavours.
Signature curries include butter chicken, dhaba style chicken, lamb saag and king prawn Chettinad with coconut and curry leaves. Biryani made with chicken, lamb, king prawns or vegetables offers a fragrant rice based main, while Goan fish curry and tandoori sea bass broaden the seafood choices.
Dal makhani, dal tadka, paneer dishes and aubergine with potatoes give vegetarian and vegan diners meaningful options rather than simple side dishes. Breads, rice, chutneys and wine complete the meal, and guests with allergies should discuss the current recipes and preparation with staff before ordering.
Address: 31 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8FR, Scotland
Yaduvanshi Authentic Indian Restaurant -Edinburgh Menu
Vegetarian Starters
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy handmade golden pastry filled with a spiced mixture of potatoes, peas, cashew nuts and aromatic herbs served with chutney.
Vegetable Pakora
Freshly seasonal vegetables coated in a lightly spiced gram flour batter and fried until crisp and golden.
Onion Bhaji
Thinly sliced onions one above the other mixed with aromatic spices, deeply fried to create a crunchy flavourful fritter.
Aubergine Fritters
Tender slices of aubergine dipped in a seasonal gram flour batter and fried to a light, crispy finish.
Mushroom Pakora
Juicy mushroom coated in a delicately sliced gram flour batter and fried until golden and crunchy.
Potato Fritters
Slices of potato dipped in gram flour batter and fried until crisp on the outside and soft within.
Paneer Pakora
Indian cottage cheese coated in a spiced gram flour batter and fried to a golden, crisp perfection.
Non Vegetarian Starters
Chicken Pakora
Succulent pieces of chicken marinated with traditional spices, coated in gram flour batter and fried until golden.
Mixed Pakora
A delicious assortment of vegetables and non veg pakoras lightly spiced and fried to crispy perfection.
Haggish Pakora
A scottish favourite with and Indian twist – traditional haggis coated in a light spiced gram flour batter and crispy fried until golden, served with homemade chutney.
Chilli Fish Pakora
Tender basa fish pieces marinated with spices, fresh spices and herbs coated with batter and fried until cripsy.
Ginger Prawn Poori
Spiced shrimps cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and herbs served on a light and fried poori bread.
Pepper Calamari Rings
Tender calamari rings seasoned with cracked black pepper and spices, lightly battered and fried until crisp and golden.
From The Tandoor Starters – Vegetarian
Home Made Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a aromatic spices and yoghurt, chargrilled in tandoor.
Hariyali Seekh Kebab
Minced meat blended with fresh herbs, mint, coriander and spices, skewered and grilled.
Hara Bhara Kebab
A popular vegeterian kebab made with spinach, peas, potatoes and fragrant spices.
Mushroom Tikka
Button mushrooms marinated in spiced yoghurt and roasted in the tandoor.
Tandoori Broccoli
Fresh broccoli florets marinated with spices and yoghurt, chargrilled to perfection.
From The Tandoor Starters – Non Vegetarian
Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in traditional spices and cooked in the tandoor.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Succulent minced lamb skewers seasoned with herbs and aromatic spices.
Chicken Tangdi Kebab
Juicy chicken drumsticks marinated in a rich blend of spices and roasted in the tandoor.
Chicken Afghani
Creamy, mildly spiced chicken marinated with yoghurt, cream and aromatic herbs.
Chicken Tikka Starter
Boneless chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, grilled in the tandoor.
Murgh Malai Tikka
Tender chicken pieces marinated in cream, cheese and delicate spices, chargrilled.
Tandoori Prawns
Prawns marinated in traditional spices and cooked over charcoal heat.
Tawa Prawns
Prawns stir fried on a hot griddle with onions, peppers and aromatic spices.
Yaduvanshi Chef's Signature Choice
Mixed Grill
A generous selection of our favourite kebabs and tandoori specialties served sizzling.
Lamb Shank
Slow cooked lamb shank in a rich, aromatic gravy until beautifully tender.
Tandoori Chicken (On The Bone)
Chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, roasted on the bone in the tandoor.
Tandoori Sea Bass
Sea bass fillet marinated with traditional spices and chargrilled.
Tandoori King Prawn Shashliq
King prawns grilled with onions, peppers and tomatoes in a tandoori marinade.
King Prawn Chettinad
King prawns cooked in a South Indian curry with roasted spices, coconut and curry leaves.
Mixed Seafood Curry
A delicious combination of seafood simmered in a rich and flavourful curry sauce.
Goan Fish Curry
Coastal style fish curry cooked with coconut, tomatoes and aromatic Goan spices.
Royal Handi Biriyani's
Choice with Sauce or Raita
Yaduvanshi Special Biriyani
A hearty combination of lamb and chicken cooked with aromatic basmati rice.
Lamb Biriyani
Fragnant basmati rice layered with boneless lamb and slow cooked with aromatic herbs.
Chicken Biriyani
Classic basmati rice dish cooked with boneless chicken, saffron and fragrant spices
King Prawn Biriyani
Succulent king prawns and fragrant basmati rice cooked with traditional briyani spices.
Vegetable Biriyani
Seasonal vegetables and basmati rice cooked together with aromatic herbs and spices.
Yaduvanshi Royal Curries – Vegetarian
Dal Makhani
Slow cooked black lentils enriched with butter, cream and aromatic spices.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin and fresh herbs.
Paneer Lababdar
Paneer cooked in a rich tomato, butter and cream sauce with aromatic spices.
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy tomato and butter based curry.
Kadhai Paneer
Paneer cooked with onions, peppers and tomatoes in a traditional kadhai style.
Matar Paneer
Paneer and green peas cooked in a mildly spiced tomato and onion gravy.
Saag Paneer
Paneer cooked with fresh spinach, garlic and aromatic spices.
Aloo Saag
Potatoes and spinach cooked together with traditional Indian spices.
Aubergine & Potatoes
A comforting dish of aubergine and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.
Bombay Potato
Potato cooked with mustard & curry leafs.
Tinda Masala
Tender apple gourd cooked in a fragrant onion and tomato masala sauce.
Rajma Masala
Red kidney beans simmered in a rich and flavourful North Indian curry.
Baingan Masala
Aubergine cooked with onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices.
Chana Aloo Masala
Chickpeas and potatoes cooked in a hearty spiced masala sauce.
Aloo Gobi Matar
Potatoes, cauliflower and peas cooked in a lightly spiced curry.
Chana Mushroom Masala
Chickpeas and mushrooms cooked in a rich and aromatic masala sauce.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra cooked with double onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices.
Kadhai Vegetable
Mixed vegetables cooked with onions, peppers and tomatoes in a kadhai.
Vegetable Dhansak
Mixed vegetables cooked with lentils in a sweet, sour and mildly spiced sauce.
Vegetable Chilli Garlic
Mixed vegetables cooked with fresh garlic, chillies and bold spices.
Mixed Vegetable
Seasonal vegetables cooked in a lightly spiced traditional curry sauce.
Yaduvanshi Royal Curries – Non Vegetarian
Yaduvanshi Lamb Curry (with Bone)
Our signature lamb curry on the bone prepared with a unique blend of spices and herbs.
Lamb Kadhai
Tender lamb cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes and fresh coriander.
Mutton Masala Fry
Spiced mutton stir fried with onions, peppers and aromatic masala spices.
Lamb Pasanda
A mild and creamy lamb curry enriched with almonds, cream and delicate spices.
Lamb Bhoona
Lamb cooked slowly in a thick, richly spiced onion and tomato sauce.
Lamb Saag
Tender lamb simmered with fresh spinach and traditional spices.
Lamb Pardesi
A house special lamb curry prepared with mixed spices and a distinctive flavour.
Lamb Madras
A hot and aromatic South Indian-style lamb curry.
Yaduvanshi Chicken Curry (with Bone)
Our signature chicken curry on the bone prepared with a unique blend of spices and herbs.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori chicken cooked in a rich, creamy tomato and butter sauce.
Dhaba Chicken
Rustic roadside style chicken curry packed with bold spices and traditional flavours.
Chicken Methi Malai
Chicken cooked in a creamy sauce flavoured with fenugreek leaves and mild spices.
Chicken Tikka Off The Bone
Boneless chicken tikka cooked in a traditional curry sauce of your choice.
Chicken Tikka Korma
Tender chicken tikka in a mild, creamy sauce with coconut.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chargrilled chicken tikka cooked in a rich, creamy and lightly spiced tomato sauce.
Chicken Tikka Kadhai
Chicken tikka cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes and fresh spices.
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach, garlic and traditional spices.
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chicken cooked with fresh garlic, chillies and a robust blend of spices.
Chicken Tikka Chasni
A sweet, creamy and tangy sauce with tender chicken tikka.
Chicken Bhoona
Chicken cooked in a thick, medium-spiced onion and tomato sauce.
Chicken Madras
A classic South Indian style curry with a rich, hot and tangy flavour.
Fresh Breads From Tandoor
Bread Basket
Freshly baked garlic, butter and plain naan from tandoor.
Plain Naan
Traditional soft leavened bread baked in the tandoor.
Butter Naan
Classic naan bread brushed with melted butter.
Garlic Naan
Soft tandoor baked naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs.
Peshwari Naan
Sweet naan stuffed with coconut, almonds, raisins and mixed nuts.
Keema Naan
Naan bread filled with delicately spiced minced lamb.
Plain Paratha
Layered whole wheat flat bread cooked until golden and flaky.
Mint Paratha
Flaky paratha infused with fresh mint and aromatic herbs.
Lachha Paratha
Traditional multi layered paratha with a crisp and buttery texture.
Tandoori Roti
Whole meal bread baked in the tandoor for an authentic flavour.
Butter Tandoori Roti
Tandoori roti finished with a brush of melted butter.
Chapati
Soft and light whole wheat flat bread cooked on a hot griddle.
Butter Chapati
Fresh chapati brushed with melted butter.
Aromatic Rice Selections
Boiled Rice
Perfectly steamed basmati rice.
Masala Rice
Basmati rice lightly seasoned with aromatic spices.
Lemon Rice
Fragrant basmati rice infused with fresh lemon and spices.
Keema Rice
Basmati rice cooked with seasoned minced lamb and herbs.
Mushroom Rice
Basmati rice stir fried with mushrooms and delicate spices.
Cumin Pilaf Rice
Basmati rice flavoured with roasted cumin seeds.
Accompaniments Bar
Poppadum
Crispy lentil wafers served as a traditional accompaniment.
Chutney Tray
(Mango Chutney, Spiced Onion, Mint Sauce, Raita) A selection of traditional chutneys and accompaniments.
Chips
Golden thin cut potato chips, freshly fried until crisp.
Mixed Pickle
Traditional Indian pickle with a bold and tangy flavour.
Plain Yoghurt
Fresh natural yoghurt served chilled.
Raita
Cooling yoghurt mixed with cucumber, herbs and spices.
Green Salad
A fresh mix of seasonal salad leaves and vegetables.
Little Luxuries
Chicken Nuggets and Chips
Crunchy chicken nuggets with a side of golden chips a classic favourite for little diners.
Express Lunch Menu
£14.95 per person. Available from Monday to Saturday, 12 pm to 2 pm. Choose any one from Starters, Main’s, Accompaniments, and Sweet Ending.
Chicken Pakora
Onion Bhaji
Chilli Fish Pakora
Vegetable Pakora
Aubergine Fritters
Chicken Tikka Korma
Chicken Tikka Off The Bone
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Chicken
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Lamb Kadhai
Lamb Bhoona
Dal Tadka
Chana Aloo Masala
Saag Paneer
Masala Rice
Boiled Rice
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
Ice Cream Of The Day
Hot Gulab Jamun
White Coffee
Black Coffee
Tea
Shahi Sweets & Sips – Sweets
Honey Comb Ice Cream
Mango Sorbet
Double Cream Vanilla Ice Cream
Scottish Tablet Ice Cream
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
Shahi Sweets & Sips – Sips
Cappuccino
Latte
White Coffee
Black Coffee
White Wine
Available in 175ml, 250ml, and Bottle.
LOS ROMEROS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Fragrant aromas of lemon & gooseberries with a zesty finish.
COSTA VISTA CHARDONNAY
Zesty with ripe citrus & honeydew melon flavours followed by refreshing finish.
CULLINAN VIEW CHENIN BLANC
Deliciously fresh & creamy with peachy fruit character, a classic South African style.
CORRE VIGNA PINOT GRIGIO
Floral, racy & dry with green, crisp fruit, an innovative wine crafted in collaboration of private landowners.
Spirits
All Spirits & Single Malts are served as 25ml measures. Mixers available for an additional £1.50.
Smirnoff Vodka
Grey Goose Vodka
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Gordon's Gin (Pink or Original)
Single Malt
All Spirits & Single Malts are served as 25ml measures. Mixers available for an additional £1.50.
Balvenie
Bowmore
Bunnahabhain
Glenfiddich
Beer & Cider
Cobra Draught
Tennents Draught
Peroni
Magners Cider
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola / Diet Coke / Coke Zero
Glass Bottle
Fanta
Irn-Bru / Diet Irn-Bru
Orange Juice
Cocktails
Available in Glass and Pitcher.
YADUVANSHI BOOM
Gin or Vodka, Tamarind, Roasted Cumin & “Fresh Mint – Bold” Punchy & Desi-Inspired.
SEX ON THE BEACH
Vodka, Archers, Cranberry & Orange Juice.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso & Sugar Syrup.
Mocktails
Available in Glass and Pitcher.
VIRGIN MOJITO
Lime Juice, Apple Juice, Strawberries & Lemonade.
VIRGIN COLADA
Smooth, Refreshing Coconut & Pineapple Blend.
MINTY COOLER
Fresh Mint, Lemon & Lime, Topped With Soda.