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.
Neelim
- Food served: Sun–Thu 4.30pm–midnight; Fri/Sat 4.30pm–1am
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Fri 5–7pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 3
- Delivery: £1 Local
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least 25% of main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway, Pre-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: Indian-style
- Capacity: 60
- Largest group: 24
- Open since: 1991
- Average price 2 courses:
£13 (lunch)
£13 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £7.95
- House wine: £10.95 (1 litre carafe) per bottle
- BYOB: £3 corkage
This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 – in the shops now or buy online.
Most of the visitors to this well established Scotstoun restaurant live nearby. The venue has a no-frills approach to décor, but it is comfortable and welcoming, with subdued lighting. The modest interior belies an extensive menu, offering well-executed dishes from many regions in Indian. Starters include a selection of pakora, as well as an array of dosa fillings and poori toppings. Aloo chana is a nicely spiced mix of potatoes and chickpeas smothering a light and airy fried poori. From the tandoori appetisers, the lamb tikka is as generous as it is delectable, with chunks of succulent lamb served with minty yogurt. Choices abound in the main courses, from baltis to five varieties of regional kormas along with an array of house favourites and specials. Punjabi jullander comes with tender pieces of chicken in a rich, spicy sauce with peppers and fresh coriander. The substantial portions continue with the accompaniments and one doughy naan should satisfy two people. It may be out of the way for many, but this popular curry house is worthy of a detour.
- High point: Superior lamb tikka
- Low point: A little out of the way
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