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Spice, soul, and centuries of flavour

This section explores the city’s vibrant Indian dining scene, from traditional curry houses to modern kitchens reimagining regional classics. Expect bold spices, fragrant dishes, and warm hospitality that reflect the rich culinary heritage of the subcontinent.

A picture of Solti frontage. Decor is peach and red

A picture of Solti frontage. Decor is peach and red

Solti - the holy grail of Chilli Garlic Chicken found in Edinburgh!

Nepalese Restaurant in Drummond Street Whenever I venture into a curry restaurant, my go-to dish is Chilli Garlic Chicken . I have had some delightful ones over the years, and some that left a lot to be desired. But, having found the holy grail of the perfect Chilli Garlic Chicken, I feel moved to share my experience. In the past I’ve been served up scraggy bits of poultry that were clearly not cooked in the sauce; thin, flavourless gravies and substandard meat, but, when my

Eileen M Taylor

19 hours ago2 min read

Celestia: a new star in Edinburgh’s Indian dining scene

Celestia: a new star in Edinburgh’s Indian dining scene

Celestia: a new star in Edinburgh’s Indian dining scene

Mohammed Abbas Indian cuisine holds a cherished place in Scotland’s culinary landscape, dating back to 1947 when the first Indian...

Sharon Wilson

May 292 min read

Thamel - glorious Indian food.

Thamel - glorious Indian food.

Thamel - glorious Indian food.

A joyous ambience at Thamel Thamel is a Nepalese restaurant, named after an area in Kathmandu, on the large curvy corner where East...

Sharon Wilson

Dec 12, 20242 min read

Radhuni - Hidden Gem Awarded

Radhuni - Hidden Gem Awarded

Radhuni - Hidden Gem Awarded

Congratulations to The Radhuni , now officially a hidden gem of Scotland (Scran Awards 2024). Hidden away, in the hard-to-find heart of...

Simon Walton

Jul 22, 20243 min read

Itihaas - Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine in Dalkeith

Itihaas - Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine in Dalkeith

Itihaas - Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine in Dalkeith

Itihaas is an award-winning restaurant turning out dependable Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine in Dalkeith. It's not quite a destination...

Ruari Sutherland

Jun 20, 20242 min read

Shezan Indian Cuisine

Shezan Indian Cuisine

Shezan Indian Cuisine

This Indian restaurant is an Edinburgh institution and a little piece of local history. Shezan was opened by Abdul Ghani in 1977 and is...

Sharon Wilson

Oct 30, 20232 min read

The Radhuni - comforting food outwith the city

The Radhuni - comforting food outwith the city

The Radhuni - comforting food outwith the city

Typical Scottish weather scuppers our hopes of eating al fresco at The Radhuni (meaning ‘passionate cook’) in Loanhead, but sitting in...

Lea Harris

Aug 8, 20232 min read

Haldi - an Indian restaurant that is not a formulaic curry house

Haldi - an Indian restaurant that is not a formulaic curry house

Haldi - an Indian restaurant that is not a formulaic curry house

‘Hidden gem’ is an overused phrase, but Haldi is just that. Haldi means turmeric in Hindi and, like the use of spice in the dishes, the...

Lea Harris

Jul 10, 20233 min read

Tucking in at Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food

Tucking in at Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food

Tucking in at Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food

Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food has opened a second branch in Drummond Street to join the first which is based in Tollcross. An event that...

Sharon Wilson

Feb 3, 20232 min read

The Pakora Bar - Punjabi Street Food

The Pakora Bar - Punjabi Street Food

The Pakora Bar - Punjabi Street Food

“No-one wants a soggy pakora”. This is the reply I get from Mark, one of the owners of The Pakora Bar, which has moved to new premises...

Sharon Wilson

Jan 10, 20232 min read

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