Mezbaan is Edinburgh's only restaurant dedicated to just traditional and authentic South Indian cuisine. We are now open for lunch. If you are short for time you can sample our express menu or for a more relaxed our a la carte menu.
Ashoka Ashton Lane
- Food served: Mon–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am; Sun 5pm–midnight
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Sun 5–6.30pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 6
- Delivery: £1.25 locally, additional charge for deliveries further afield
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Takeaway, Pre-theatre menu, Post-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: Indian/Bollywood/Pop
- Capacity: 68
- Largest group: 12
- Open since: 1992
- Average price 2 courses:
£7.95 (set lunch)
£15 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £11.95
- House wine: £11.95 per bottle
This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 – in the shops now or buy online.
The Harlequin Group's operation on Ashton Lane is most popular with local students and other people seeking an inexpensive meal before – or after – hitting the cobbled street's busy bars. The restaurant is decorated in shades of orange and brown with a large mural of an Indian street scene on one wall. Service can sometimes feel a little brusque, but diners are nevertheless presented with their meals quickly and efficiently. Anyone who likes a taste of Scotland mixed in with their Indian fare should try the rather unusual haggis pakora. Dosas, the substantial lentil and rice pancakes, come with a choice of four different fillings: chicken massala, garlic mushrooms, aloo chana (chickpeas and potatoes) or chilli prawns. The latter is not meant for the faint-hearted – it has a kick of eye-watering proportions. Dosas are also available as a main course, served with salad and side portions of dhal and pilau rice. A house specialty – the malaidar – is made with spinach purée, cream green chillies and garlic and works well. All the main dishes and the various curry sauces are available with the typical meaty options, plus paneer (Indian cheese) and machi (fish).
- High point: In the heart of the West End
- Low point: Proximity to noisy pubs
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