Ignite is your oasis of taste in Edinburgh's west end. Lauded by those who rate restaurants for a living, loved by just about everybody else, Ignite is one of the most well-presented, richly colourful and enjoyable of Bengali and Indian restaurants in our capital - and most keenly deserving of your custom. Discover! Enjoy!
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Homecooking Indian Tapas Menu
The Original Mosque Kitchen and Café
Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterrow,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BT
Without delving too deeply into some slightly murky internecine politics, we can report that once again there's curry being served in the courtyard beside Edinburgh's Central Mosque. Previous occupants 'Mosque Kitchen' established a new restaurant…
Khushi’s Diner
32b West Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DD
For the last couple of years this has been the locus of the veteran Khushi’s brand, long-time staple of the Edinburgh curry scene. The Newington incarnation is designed with good cheer in mind, with a mix of red banquettes and cosy tables interspersed…
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…
Khushi's
10 Antigua Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NH
When Khushi's was engulfed in fire just before Christmas 2008, you might have been forgiven for speculating if it had flown just a bit too close to the sun. In a few years the restaurant had shifted from being an old-fashioned curry café on Drummond…
Cafe Salma
523 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7PQ
There is nothing quite like Cafe Salma in Glasgow. With an established clientele who clearly like its value for money, authentic international food and its no alcohol policy. Large tables of families and young Asians tuck into a varied mix of pizzas…
Ignite
272–274 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8DT
Don’t be misled by the incendiary name of this Haymarket restaurant: Ignite can lay claim to being one of the most relaxed Indian restaurants in the capital. There’s no background music, the décor is smart though muted and simple, and the waiters weave…
Ann Purna
45 St Patrick's Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9ET
Having undergone a makeover in 2008, the white tablecloths, lace curtains and doilies that once gave Ann Purna the air of a 1950s living room have been replaced by an unfussy but smart, contemporary décor. The cosy St Patrick’s Square restaurant still…
Ashoka Ashton Lane
19 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
Represented citywide, you’ll never be too far away from a Harlequin Group franchised Ashoka venue. Their popular flagship Ashton Lane restaurant commands a prime corner spot in this vibrant West End thoroughfare. In almost 20 years the décor has…
Kebabish Grill
323–325 Victoria Road,
Glasgow,
G42 7SA
This bright ‘fast food’ venue is a clear hit with the local Asian community. Families and large groups can dine on affordable helpings in the comfort of the main restaurant or separate function area, or utilise the outside catering service – new for…
Assam’s
57 West Regent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2AE
This popular newcomer last year has quite literally taken a step up for 2011, with owner Assam Rashid moving his basement eatery to a street-level site two doors along. And it’s a lovely venue, with lots of daylight coming in through windows with…
Indian Lounge
129a Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3DT
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…
Kama Sutra
331 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HW
It may be part of the Harlequin Group behind the Ashoka curry houses, but expect something a little different upon entering this welcoming Sauchiehall Street restaurant. A desire to offer a broader choice than the Punjabi cuisine normally associated…
Mother India
28 Westminster Terrace, Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7RU
The stretch from Charing Cross to Kelvingrove is punctuated with top Indian restaurants, including this popular place which has been winning praise for two decades. Complimentary cups of haddock and potato soup are a lovely introduction, indicating the…
The New Pakistani Café
607 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow,
G41 2QG
The Pakistani Café had built up a devoted following in the Southside. Unorthodox as it was – loud music, BYOB welcomed and a strict no mobile policy – it earned a place in the hearts of those that loved great home cooking. The good news is that the…
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…
Mr Singh's India
149 Elderslie Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7JR
During our reviewing period for this edition of the Eating & Drinking Guide in early 2008, Mr Singh's was undergoing a bit of cosmetic surgery. We expect that after the building renovations are completed, however, this stylish restaurant will…
The Mosque Kitchen
31 - 33 Nicolson Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BX
As one of Edinburgh's most distinctive eating spots, the outdoor curry café beside Edinburgh's Central Mosque off Potterow had a bit of a cult following. Over the summer of 2011, however, the original operation will wind down, with a more conventional…
Namaste Kathmandu
17–19 Forrest Road,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QH
This Nepalese/Indian mashup is a cheerful place, festooned in swags of red fabric and sundry subcontinental artefacts, with an air of contented bustle. Starters include kukhuri ko sekwa (chunks of chicken dry-fried in mild herbs) and traditional…
Mr India's Balti and Dosa House
11–13 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11 5QE
Time has stood still on the 1980’s décor of this traditional curry house, yet its hearty no-frills menu attracts plenty of evening regulars from the neighbourhood. Friendly staff serve up super-sized portions of traditional Indian dishes such as…
Chillies West End
176–182 Woodlands Road,
Glasgow,
G3 6LL
Low lighting and candles at the tables give Chillies an intimate feel, complementing the sharing nature of its Indian tapas menu. The menu recommends two to three starters and three to four mains between two – leading to eyes bigger than stomachs as…
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…
