Indian, BYOB
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Khushi's
10 Antigua Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3NHWith acres of street-level window, stylish split-level interior and panoply of coloured ceiling lights, the latest incarnation of Edinburgh stalwart Khushi’s is far from your run-of-the-mill Indian restaurant. The menu has a modern feel to it and a…
Tanjore
6–8 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9HXWhen you head to Tanjore, and it’s heartily recommended you do, there are two reasons to bring an appetite. First, this is where to sample the finest Southern Indian cuisine in Edinburgh. Second, you’ll be tempted to order everything on the enticing…
Ann Purna
45 St Patrick's Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9ETTucked away in the corner of St. Patrick’s Square, Ann Purna offers a wide range of vegetarian cuisine inspired by the state of Gujarat on India's west coast. Popular mixed veg bhajias and pakora starters mix with Indian street snacks such as kachori…
Assam’s
57 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2AEThere’s a strong pedigree of curry capital here. Assam himself is a former Mother India manager who decided to establish his own place in 2009. He also poached his wee brother when he left the West End for the city centre. Intriguingly the menu states…
Namaste Kathmandu
Behind big plate-glass windows on the busy Forrest Road, Namaste Kathmandu is an unassuming and clean-cut curry house. The interior wood panelling is decorated with authentic brassware and artwork which hints towards the restaurant’s Nepalese…
The Wee Curry Shop
7 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow, G3 6SJThe Wee Curry Shops, mini-offspring of the mighty Mother India, have lost a sister branch on Ashton Lane – which has become the Glasgow Curry Shop, displaying something of the history of this city's love affair with all things spicy. The remaining two…
Balbir's Saffron Lounge
61 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow,
G41 3YR
Balbir Sumal is very much part of the city’s curry story. Today, the Saffron Lounge is the cheeky wee brother in Balbir’s family with a more relaxed approach to dining than its sister restaurant in Church Street. Sure, it can serve trademark Balbir’s…
Banana Leaf
105 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2SUThe Banana Leaf offers good value, authentic Indian food. From an extensive menu, the manager is happy to make recommendations and even demonstrate cooking to curious customers. Don't miss their famous dosas – huge lentil and rice pancakes, thin, crispy…
Banana Leaf
76B Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8REYou’ve got to trust the food will speak over and above any impressions a style-free, humble interior may give. And trust you do, as seating and feeding hungry customers is a priority from a diner that began as and still is a takeaway. Having grown in…
Chillies West End
On vibrant Woodlands Road, Chillies attracts nearby students and West-enders seeking a contemporary and gratifying Indian experience. Many are tempted by the mouthwatering domination of tapas dishes that offer small bowls of appetizing, well-spiced…
The Den at Dining In with Mother India
1347 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8ADThe small deli nestling next to Mother India's Cafe might seem an afterthought – but it's certainly not, for the refreshingly different intimate restaurant sharing space with the takeaway counter offers excellent quality authentic Indian food which…
Dhaba Diner
32b West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DDTraditionally in India, dhaba were truck stops, serving home-style cooking at affordable prices for people in a hurry. More recently, the dhaba concept has broadened beyond Punjabi truckers without losing the principles of good, quick, fresh food.
The Glasgow Curry Shop
29 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJPreviously a branch of Mother India Monir's three Wee curryhouses, the renamed, revamped Glasgow Curry Shop is a haven for casual dining within the hustle and bustle of Ashton Lane. Celebrating the entrepreneurs who positioned curryhouses as an…
Iman's
4–8 Lochrin Buildings, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NBHandily placed for the King’s Theatre, Iman’s has a spacious split-level interior, separate dining area for larger parties and curious pebble-dashed walls. Starters include the usual suspects, and both seekh kebab and channa Punjabi poori are decent and…
Mithas
London may have a number of fine-dining Indian restaurants but Khushi’s offshoot Mithas is the only place in Edinburgh offering such a high-end experience. The beautifully lit dark wood interior is divided into three sections, one offering a view of the…
Mother India
28 Westminster Terrace, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7RUMother India's original restaurant, opened in 1990, has a reputation that keeps the place filled most days. This Glasgow favourite has played a major part in pushing the boundaries of Indian cuisine in the city in those intervening years. It has…
Neelim
1590 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G14 9DBAfter two decades of serving loyal Scotstoun locals, Neelim must be doing something right. Couples and families flock here, whether it be for a sit-down dinner or some takeaway dishes to enjoy at home, and it can fill up even on week nights. The menu…
Punjab'n de Rasoi
122–124 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5DTExpectations need to be reset before visiting Punjab’n de Rasoi as it’s a tad different from your typical Indian restaurant. Established in 2010 as a means to empower Sikh women, this community-run café at the bottom of Leith Walk serves traditional…
Rivage
126–130 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RJRivage may seem an understated presence from the outside, but there’s nothing low-key about the restaurant’s menu or the kitchen’s execution of it. Husband and wife team Ryad Meeajane and Catherine Thomson look after the kitchen and front of house…





