Khushi's

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• Average price 2 courses:
   £19 (lunch)
   £19 (evening meal)
• BYOB: no charge corkage

• Hitlisted
• High point: Those home-made fruit drinks and smoothies mean you don't miss the wine
• Low point: The waiters are efficient, though a little insistent
• Food served: Mon-Sat noon-11pm; Sun noon-10pm
• Private dining: Up to 22 covers
• Open since: 2006
• Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least 25% of menu), Childrens portions, Childrens high chairs, Take away

The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 is now in the shops.

This review is from the 2007 edition.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Khushi's has dropped its 'Original' tag and moved from its previous Potterrow location to grander, more spacious premises on Victoria Street. A huge crystal chandelier dominates the imposing staircase, while the sharp and modern two-level interior gives the place an air of Bollywood glamour. The portions and style of the food are certainly extravagant, but include the usual range of Indian dishes and flavours that we are used to in this country. House special starters such as the lahori fish tikka and the lamp chop tikka make a feature of their lengthy marinade in yoghurt seasoned with cardamom and coriander, and are soft and succulent in their simplicity. The main courses are a comprehensive and varied selection of poultry, lamb, fish and vegetable dishes, all prepared with flair and a touch of class. Sauces tend to be decadently rich, with tomato and cream making regular appearances on the menu. For a truly diet-busting treat, the butter chicken is recommended, although one of the calorie-conscious fresh-pressed fruit drinks might make up for it (the mint and cucumber one is particularly recommended). Note that no alcohol is available (the owners are Muslim), but BYOB corkage is free.