Indian

Ajay Bhartdwaj, owner and head chef of Kalpna, has spent over 30 years correcting the particularly British sensibility that Indian cuisine ought be a meaty affair. Indian cookery in its most traditional form is almost entirely meat-free; something which…

Having your menu explain that the restaurant’s name derives from a substance with a ‘penetrating odour’ extracted from the musk glands of a deer is a bold opening gambit. Thankfully, Kasturi’s bright yet relaxing green and white décor gives an…

There’s a reason why Kebab Mahal has been a part of Edinburgh’s dining scene since 1979, and that is its adherence to the maxim ‘keep it simple’. Its cafe feel and hard-worn chairs and tables give the room an air of the late-night takeaway, an…

Lazeez Fine Indian restaurant uses tropical fruit, fresh ingredients and exotic spices to craft irresistible healthy dishes. Passionate about recipes from North India and Bangladesh, the restaurant uses traditional methods like the use of a tandoori…

Smart, contemporary Kury is a stylish Indian restaurant in the centre of Aberdeen next to the Castlegate. An extensive array of regional à la carte dishes is served in the intimate restaurant, decorated with curvy tub chairs and comfy banquettes, while…

The twist, perhaps, is the nods to traditional Scottish dishes which sneak into the menu of this otherwise modern Indian joint – haggis pakora and mince and tatties curry stand out from the traditional curryhouse offerings. Handily placed for the…

Organic Indian food is the speciality at Nayaab, a popular Fulham eatery on the bustling new King's Road. The white-walled restaurant is bright and spacious, with a laid-back local atmosphere that livens up on Sundays with live traditional music. Food…

Pataka has doubled in size over the past year. The Causewayside Indian restaurant has acquired a white room in keeping with their contemporary Charles Rennie Mackintosh aesthetic. The extra space opens the restaurant up for larger parties (outlawed in…

You can tell this was once a pub, with its traditional banquette seating and tables – not to mention the incongruous shelf of history books (the owner picks up unused stock from nearby Mitchell Library). This recent spin-off from the long-established…

Harrow's finest Indian restaurant, The Red Turban on Streatfield Road is an Indian restaurant and cocktail bar with an exciting and different approach to food. Tired of seeing the same dishes on the same menus at Indian restaurants, The Red Turban…

Rukshmani's is an upbeat modern Indian restaurant situated on Bolton's busy Derby Street in the Club Mistry complex. Serving a wide range of authentic regional cooking, this popular eatery offers a tasty selection of curries plus a variety of vegetarian…

This small restaurant tucked away off Nicolson Street has retained its all-round quality through a recent change in ownership, with an extensive list of curries from a variety of Indian regions. To start, chicken chat is a substantial dish of spicy…

For fine Indian dining in Cookham near Maidenhead, Shaah's is an exquisite new Indian restaurant conveniently situated close to Cookham railway station, with car parking facilities available. From the Chicken Korma to the vegetarian selection, each dish…

The ever-reliable Shapla is still going strong after 19 years serving top-notch Bangladeshi cuisine and regional Indian specialities. Chef Abdul Kabir makes a selection of traditional dishes from his homeland alongside accessible favourites, all…

Situated in the centre of the historic town of Paisley, Shimla House is a popular spot for lovers of tasty Indian cooking, with tandooris, kormas, kebabs and curries all featured on the menu. Casual and relaxed, this friendly local restaurant also…

Spice Cupboard is the initiative of Edinburgh-based Joty Sharma, who offers personal Indian cooking lessons in your own home. Having learned how to cook traditional Indian food from her mother, and currently passing the same skills onto her own…

Situated in the handsome Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh, The Sunrise is a comfortably furnished restaurant serving authentic south Indian vegetarian dishes alongside more familiar favourites. This popular eatery has some eclectic choices on the menu…

You'll not want for a decent curry in Glasgow, but even by this city's high standards, VIP Taste stands out for its simple, authentic cooking. You're more likely to get 'lamb with potatoes' or 'chicken with chickpeas' than 'bhuna' or 'tikka masala…

The 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…

With its name reflecting the global nature of its food, 3 Oceans serves meals drawn from both Indian and continental cuisines. Situated on Lodge Lane, this is a spacious lounge bar with plasma screens showing sporting events and is the perfect place to…

Offering contemporary Indian dining, AM Kitchen and Bar has a monochrome dining room and an array of delicious and authentic Indian favourites. Part of the Leeds Marriott Hotel, the AM Bar and Kitchen is housed in a period building and offers…

From the same stable as the renowned Chutney Mary comes Amaya, a vibrantly decorated, Michelin star-awarded restaurant in a smart buzzy Knightsbridge location. The rosewood and sandstone interior strikes a chic note in perfect tune with the intelligent…