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Indian Lounge
- Food served: Mon–Thu 2.30pm–midnight; Fri & Sat noon–2.30pm & 5pm–midnight; Sun 3pm–midnight.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 4
- Private dining: Up to 24 covers
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's high chairs
- Music on stereo: Indian music
- Capacity: 85
- Largest group: 60
- Open since: 1983
- House wine: £12.95 per bottle
- BYOB: No charge corkage
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This traditional family restaurant is a stalwart of the Edinburgh Indian restaurant scene having opened its doors 25 years ago. A neat interior, with clean table wear and a calm, relaxing atmosphere is set off with a beautifully colourful wall painting depicting the tale of Tippoo Sahib, who defended the Indian Kingdom of Mysore from the British in the 18th century. Respectful staff provide beautifully crispy freshly made poppadums, both spicy and plain, with a lovely tangy lime chutney as you wait for the main delicacies. The ingredients here are locally bought and the spices ground in-house creating lovely, balanced dishes that are not too hot or too mild. Crispy on the outside but soft and cakey on the inside, the vegetable or mixed pakora is a well above average starter. And for mains it is worth spending a little extra on a beautifully cooked tandoori option – the king prawn is satisfyingly seared and well marinated in yoghurt and cumin with a hint of coriander.
Reviews of Indian Lounge (129a Rose Street, Edinburgh)
- 6. steven brown, livingstone – 18 January 2012, 12:35am
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me and my wife and son came to this place on a recommendation from our hotel. we were greeted my happy waiters and shown to our table as we looked at the menu the staff were playing with my 5 year old son as it gave us time to look at the menu. we still could not decide and was offered recommendations which we decided to take. we really enjoyed the starters as they were freshly made main course was even better we forgot what we had but do remember that one of the dishes was DESI LAMB which is spicy lamb with Indian spice and mint oh and peshwari nan was very good to. we enjoyed our time here and we will be back soon. many thanks
- 5. andrew79black, edinburgh – 6 January 2012, 8:35pmIndian LoungeReport
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we came to this restaurant as one of our friends told us it was good. we were served by friendly staff and the food was superb. love those garlic nan and tandoori chicken. keep up the good work guys
- 4. currykenny, leith – 4 January 2012, 10:39pmIndian LoungeReport
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i have tried most places in edinburgh to find good indian food and i only wish i found this sooner. there pakoras are great , curries very good and dessert well i never have space for it. i like the way they cook chicken karai and chicken nentara also there seafood dishes are unique.good food and service thanks
- 3. mariotonte, glasgow – 4 January 2012, 3:07pmIndian LoungeReport
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this place is better that most indian restaurants in glasgow. the food is fresh and taste great. i dont know why other person did not enjoy as we were a party of 12 and every dish was superb. highly recommend
- 1. edrich, manchester – 31 December 2011, 3:38pm
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Awful. do not go in even if it is free!!!!! curry dreadful as is the service . you have been warned
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