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The Ashoka
108 Elderslie Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7AR
A Glasgow fixture since 1982, this Ashoka is not part of the popular Harlequin-owned chain of the same name. Downstairs is the 110-capacity Curryoke restaurant, where you can experience a full banquet plus a spot of singing, while upstairs the…
The Original Mosque Kitchen and Café
Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterrow,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BT
First set up to ease the burden of daylight fasting during Ramadan on the congregation of Edinburgh's Central Mosque, this outdoor cafeteria-style restaurant has undergone several upgrades and upheavals down the years. Most recently the founders…
Village Curry House
129 Nelson Street, Tradeston,
Glasgow,
G5 8DZ
Once one of the best kept secrets in the Glasgow curry sphere, the Village is now established as one of the places for inexpensive, real Indian dishes (albeit necessitating a trip to slightly grim Tradeston). The café/takeaway on the ground floor is…
Tanjore
6–8 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9HX
Relative newcomer Tanjore brings a wealth of south Indian cuisine to its Newington locale, wrapped up in a friendly and relaxed café setting. Owner and head chef Boon Ganeshram switches between open kitchen and compact dining area, describing tapas…
Killermont Polo Club
2022 Maryhill Road,
Glasgow,
G20 0AB
Killermont Polo Club is hidden away on the Maryhill Road in a former polo clubhouse, attracting much of is custom through recommendations and word of mouth, rather than passing trade. The main dining area is divided into a conservatory/clubhouse area…
Zest
15 North St Andrew Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1HJ
A sophisticated restaurant just off St Andrew Square, Zest has a short menu with a focus on North Indian cuisine and it's packed with dishes rarely, if ever, seen elsewhere in the city. Salmon 65, a dish pioneered in the high-end hotels of Goa, is a…
Gurkha Brigade Nepalese Restaurant
9a Antigua Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NH
This small homely restaurant with colourful Nepalese paper ceiling lights and photos of the Annapurna range of mountains adorning the walls is at the top of Leith Walk. Its position makes it very convenient if you have been to The Edinburgh Playhouse or…
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BH
Situated in Nicolson Square since the late 1970s, Kebab Mahal is a no-frills Indian café and takeaway offering hearty fare at affordable prices. The menu favours the hungry meat-eater, with chicken and lamb classics, kebabs and tandoori dishes well…
Banana Leaf
76B Old Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G3 8RE
The 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…
Cafe Salma
523 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7PQ
It’s easy to see why this Charing Cross venue remains a firm favourite with locals and beyond. Initially there’s the warm welcome from the owner, Hassan Melloul, who greets everyone like an old friend. Then the rich décor of burned orange and red…
Chillies West End
176–182 Woodlands Road,
Glasgow,
G3 6LL
Close to what was once upon a time the heart of Glasgow's curry scene, Chillies aims to bring a touch of fervour to Woodlands Road. Its exposed brickwork, muted colour scheme and subdued lighting offers an intimate atmosphere – enhanced by its…
Curry Karaoke Club
100 Stobcross Road,
Glasgow,
G3 8QQ
As a pointer to the kind of experience you might expect at the Curry Karaoke Club, its name couldn't be better: it does curry; it does karaoke. With sparkly hats and a DJ thrown in with the cover charge, it's an all-purpose, one-stop party shop.
Itihaas
17–19 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith,
Edinburgh,
EH22 1HD
A corner position in Dalkeith’s town centre gives Itihaas lots of daylight from windows on two sides, enhancing the appeal of this pristine, owner-run establishment. Sepia-toned pictures add atmosphere, but ethnic style is soft-pedalled in favour of…
The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant
8 West Maitland Street,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5DS
It would be easy to walk past The Khukuri on a daily basis and not notice it's there. Which is a shame, because this Nepalese restaurant has much to offer. From outside, there's no sign of the seating within, but once you enter, a warm welcome is…
KoolBa
109 Candleriggs,
Glasgow,
G1 1NP
Koolba sits well in the heart of the hustle of Merchant City. Its Persian influences are evident from the rich colour scheme, vibrant canopied ceiling, and, more importantly, enticing aromas – all exuding a warm, welcoming charm that attracts a mixed…
Pataka
190 Causewayside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1PH
Pataka means a flag or banner for a welcome or celebration, and the welcome is certainly warm here. The cosy interior is enhanced by private booths for groups, although the Mackintosh style, with austere-looking high-backed chairs that are actually…
Bollywood: The Coffee Box
99a Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HG
Cross the Meadows these days and you'll find that culinary adventures start the same way Dr Who episodes tend to – with a blue police box. Inspired by the street food culture she grew up with in India, Nutan Bala left her job as a support worker and…
Bombay Feast
32 Hillhouse Road, Blackhall,
Edinburgh,
EH4 2AG
Bombay Feast provides a wide-ranging menu of Indian standards that those familiar with the cuisine would expect to see, as well as some more unusual options for those who wish to experiment. Choices such as lamb sarisha (in a mustard sauce), chicken…
India Today
176 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4PU
Now owned and run by its former chef and his wife, India Today gives you the chance to take a culinary tour of India with a single phone call. Choosing typical dishes from each region of the country, the menu is bewilderingly large, but, thankfully…
Papa Gill's
337 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6AL
Papa Gill’s is a modest Indian catering to the Dumbarton Road locals and late night drinkers of Partick. Set on two floor the small restaurant is functional rather than traditional and is popular with an older crowd especially during the day when the…
The Shenaz
17 Granville Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7EE
First opening in 1963, The Shenaz is one of Scotland’s oldest tandoori restaurants and is still going strong. The menu reads like an A-Z of the popular Indian dishes familiar in Britain, with newer dishes sitting alongside recipes that are as old as the…
Shish Mahal
66–68 Park Road,
Glasgow,
G4 9JF
A fixture of the West End for almost half a century, this traditional family favourite still stands out with its stylish décor which was one of the first to throw out the clichéd Indian restaurant trappings in favour of contemporary design, large glass…
Southern Spice
325 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HW
A delightful surprise awaits those that enter this brightly lit, minimally decorated, restaurant. Among a plethora of Indian restaurants on Sauchiehall St and nearby, Southern Spice holds it own against much bigger, older and better-known…
The Far Pavilions
10–12 Craigleith Road, Comely Bank,
Edinburgh,
EH4 2DP
There is something reassuring about a long-established restaurant located in the middle of a leafy suburb. Primarily dependent on locals for trade, such places can't afford not to have their main customer base on side. Craigleith's comfortable Far…
