Mezbaan

Mezbaan is Edinburgh's only restaurant dedicated to just traditional and authentic South Indian cuisine. We are now open for lunch. If you are short for time you can sample our express menu or for a more relaxed our a la carte menu.

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L'Alba D'Oro
5–7 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5DH
A chippy that offers prawns with garlic and ginger – choice of single or supper, of course – alongside the traditional favourites has got to be something a bit different. L'Alba D'Oro (the name means 'dawn of gold') is a long-established leader in…
Ashoka Ashton Lane
19 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
The Harlequin Group's operation on Ashton Lane is most popular with local students and other people seeking an inexpensive meal before – or after – hitting the cobbled street's busy bars. The restaurant is decorated in shades of orange and brown with a…
Ashoka Southside
268 Clarkston Road, Glasgow, G44 3EA
This Harlequin Group restaurant has the comfortably modern surroundings, reliable service and familiar favourites of many of its siblings in the chain. Subdued lighting and cosy seating give the dining space a warm, intimate feel that is enhanced by…
Ashoka West End
1284 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AB
Established over 25 years ago, Ashoka West End claims to sit on the corner of the longest street and the shortest road in Glasgow. It is undoubtedly something of a local landmark. Split over two levels, there is a bar and 25 seats at ground level and…
Balti Club
66 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6HA
Although the Balti Club (known for 22 years as the Fast Food Bar) is essentially a takeaway, it produces food that some of the fancier Indian restaurants in Glasgow would be proud to serve. Its bright lighting, basic white tiles and slightly wobbly…
Café Salma
523 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7PQ
Since opening in 2007, the charming and informal Café Salma has quickly gained a loyal custom – and a reputation that belies its youth. The bright interior's idiosyncratic décor, wall-mounted television and busy open kitchen give the place an authentic…
Charcoals
26A Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 1LU
Charcoals' colourful interiors, and its reliable and occasionally excellent Punjabi cuisine, make it a good choice in the city centre. The main draws here are the great value lunchtime buffet – popular with local office workers – and the generous…
Chiang Mai
15 Dalry Road, Haymarket, Edinburgh, EH11 2BQ
With the hectic activity of Haymarket just outside the window, Chiang Mai has long been a welcome haven of South East Asian calm for locals, commuters and rugby fans alike. Watched over by portraits of the Thai royal family, the lofty restaurant is…
Chow
98 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TB
Bright lights, clean lines and minimal modern décor mark Chow out from most other Chinese restaurants in town. It's a little breath of fresh air that's been right at home among the hustle-bustle of Byres Road since opening its doors in 2002. Food is…
The Clay Oven
86 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4BY
Located at the Bruntsfield/Morningside crossover point, the Clay Oven feels very much like a neighbourhood restaurant. Well laid out, with smart décor and attentive staff, it's the kind of place you can rely on. The food may not rock your world, but…
Crêpe à Croissant
1 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6HB
What started out 15 years ago as a humble van beside a Woodlands Road petrol station has turned into something of a Glasgow institution. There are now branches across the city, including newly opened outlets in Buchanan Galleries and Shawlands. Known…
The Deep Sea Takeaway
2 Antigua Street, Leith Walk, Leith, Edinburgh, EH1 3NH
The Deep Sea, which has been around since 1920, has minimal décor and no seating, and wastes no time with frills or gimmicks. Its location amongst some of the busiest clubs and pubs in Edinburgh still ensures a healthy trade. The dough is made fresh on…
The Dhabba
44 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LE
This Merchant City establishment continues to consolidate its place among the best Indian restaurants in Glasgow. The open, airy venue is sleek and modern with bare wooden furnishings and minimal decorative embellishments, which encourages diners to pay…
Dusit
49a Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY
Hearty Scottish produce and exotic Thai flavours may not make for the most obvious culinary marriage, but it's one that Dusit's skilled chefs consistently pull off with aplomb. All the usual favourites, such as intensely hot and sour tom yum soup…
Efes
42 Leven Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9LJ
This kebab shop is such a Tollcross institution it seems as if it has been around since the beginning of time. The staff are always polite and helpful, although this doesn't matter in the slightest to the shop's many loyal customers, who come for the…
Enjoy
393–395 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9HY
The pavements of the Great Western Road see more striders than strollers. So competing cafés often need something extra to get bums on seats. For Enjoy, the selling point is the real food ethos of its Kosovan owners, Sebo and Manuella Brestovca. There…
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…
La Favorita La Favorita
325–331 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA
The glow from the twin log-fired ovens is the first indication that pizza is taken seriously at this Leith Walk eatery. La Favorita combines the lightest, crispest bases (also available gluten-free) with a long list of both classic and more inventive…
Giovanni's
94 Northfield, Edinburgh, EH8 7RU
Trading from the same spot since the mid-1960s, Giovanni's has quietly and steadily built up a customer base that spans from Musselburgh to the Grassmarket, and it's easy to see why. Refurbished in 2000, the menu has since grown, with the traditional…
The GY Chinese Take Out
27 Roseneath Place, Marchmont, Edinburgh, EH9 1JD
Nestled in a quiet corner of Marchmont, GY's location has never hindered its popularity. The service is beyond reproach, the food flavoursome and filling and, quite simply, it is quick. Customers can phone in their order and find their food ready and…
Italian Connection
84 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HG
This takeaway is a real cheap and cheerful delight in an area where such things are not often appreciated nor expected. With over 20 pizzas on the menu, as well as a wide range of pastas, burgers and side orders, deciding what to have can be difficult.
Jasmine Chinese Restaurant
32 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AP
The elegant interior and subdued orchestral music suggest that this is one of Edinburgh's more refined Chinese restaurants. But while this holds true for the food, on closer listening the seemingly classical music turns out to be an orchestral version…
Kam Po
34 West Preston Street, Southside, Edinburgh, EH8 9PY
A relative newcomer to the Edinburgh restaurant scene, Kam Po has set its standards pretty high. With beautifully fresh fare and service so attentive it borders on embarrassing, it's only a matter of time before news of this family-run Southside gem…
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BH
It's easy to see why Kebab Mahal has been such a success for almost 30 years, handily placed as it is for student land. It's basically a takeaway with seating for those who fancy eating in, and its relaxed feel perfectly suits a late-night clientele who…
Kebabish
323–325 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 7SA
While no longer a part of the Kebabish Original chain, this Govanhill eatery continues to lure customers with its flame-filled open kitchen, contemporary interior and tremendous value for money. Above all, it still delivers on its promise of 'the thrill…
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…
Koh-i-Noor
12 Gibson Street, Glasgow, G12 8NX
The Koh-i-Noor claims to be the first takeaway in Glasgow to serve the now ubiquitous dish of chips and cheese, today seen all over the city in the hands of many a drunk student. But don't let that put you off. The chicken pakora is made with no…
Loon Fung
2 Warriston Place, Canonmills, Edinburgh, EH3 5LE
Still going strong after 36 years, with a loyal following among locals, Loon Fung is undoubtedly doing something right. Specialising in Canton-style seafood, a two-person starter of chopped scallops with cashews and crisp vermicelli gives some…
Mr India's West End Balti and Dosa House
11–13 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5QE
Slightly hidden just off Dumbarton Road, Mr India's West End Balti and Dosa House has a 1970s curryhouse atmosphere. Its cheerful dining room is full of snug corners and potted plants, with dark wood and cream walls, while a red ceiling – complete with…
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 remain one…
Mya
Unit 9, Commercial Quay, 92 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX
Muted beige walls and sleek wooden chairs offer no hint of the colourful cultural influences at work in Mya's kitchen. The dual Thai and north Indian menu seems to have been borne of the idea that groups of potential diners struggle to agree on what to…
Namaste Kathmandu
17–19 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QH
In a city with no shortage of Indian restaurants, it would be easy for a new kid on the block to blend into the crowd. Namaste, however, is a very welcome addition to the Edinburgh scene. Combing elements of Indian and Nepalese cuisine, the menu here…
New Edinburgh Rendezvous
10a Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PG
The New Edinburgh Rendezvous is a bit of a misnomer – after all, Edinburgh's oldest Chinese restaurant has been serving up familiar favourites since 1956 (the past five years under the current ownership). With more than 50 years' experience, practice…
Paperino's West End
227 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8UD
With its smart whitewashed walls, terracotta tiling and consistently well-populated pine booths, the Sauchiehall Street branch of this deceptively large restaurant is still going strong after 16 years. Increasingly, its much newer and more spacious West…
Pierinos
11 Bernard Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6PW
Fish and chips down by the sea has always been a classic combination, though to be honest, Pierinos would fare just fine wherever it was located. The chips, so often a squidgy let-down, are crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy within. None of the…
The Ping On
26-32 Deanhaugh Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH4 1LY
A handy location, late opening hours and moody atmosphere have allowed Ping On to build up a loyal legion of Stockbridge regulars. At first glance its reputation appears deserved, with its cosy low lighting and tastefully kitsch décor. But although the…
The Rainbow Arch
8–16 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BJ
Hopefully a planned refurbishment in 2008 will breathe new life into this well-established and popular restaurant. Owner Henry Tse also owns the downstairs Henry's Cellar Bar, with which the restaurant shares its rather basic toilets. The planned…
The Raj on the Shore
91 Henderson Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6ED
A huge welcoming smile on arrival is the first indication of the kind of cheerful experience that is eating at The Raj. With prices on Sunday to Thursday nights slashed to what they were at the famous curry house back in 1983, rather large smiles appear…
Rapido
77–79 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RJ
The usual chip shop favourites are neatly arrayed in sparkling stainless steel counters, but Rapido's vibrant blue and orange frontage promises – and delivers – more than your average chippy. The wide-ranging menu truly does offer something for…
Rawalpindi Tandoori
321 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3HW
Established some three decades ago, Rawalpindi describes its 'fine Indian cuisine' as 'probably the best in Glasgow'. The atmosphere inside the eatery, where swathes of pink material hang from the ceiling along with some rather wilted pot plants and a…
Ricebox
28 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RG
One of the best Chinese takeaways in town, Ricebox is the only one to have its own secure online ordering system. Completely financially safe (it doesn't run through any third-party servers), the web ordering service is also exceptionally slick. So now…
Ruan Siam
48 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TH
In a basement on the corner of the New Town's Howe Street is the flagship of Edinburgh's Ruan Thai trio of restaurants. A cosy little place with vaulted ceilings, carefully chosen spot-lit artworks and charming staff, Ruan Siam succeeds in achieving…
Shang Hai
7-8 Cadzow Place, Meadowbank, Edinburgh, EH7 5SN
When a restaurant's delivery menu comes with a 'contents' index, you know that this is no ordinary Chinese takeaway. Attached to a sit-in restaurant that's popular with the locals, Shang Hai offers a range of seafood cuisine that you won't find…
The Shenaz
17 Granville Street, Glasgow, G3 7EE
The Shenaz is one of Scotland's oldest tandoori restaurants, and, since opening in 1963, it has been showing the newcomers how it's done. Simply decorated in warm cream and dark wood, low lit and cosy, the restaurant rather lets the food do most of the…
Silver Bowl
12 Albert Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN
Silver Bowl has established itself as a creative takeaway that uses nothing but fresh ingredients. Although its menu has not changed in some time, it has little need to, as the choices are varied and fire in from all regions of China and Thailand.
Silver Bowl
311 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA
Silver Bowl has established itself as a creative takeaway that uses nothing but fresh ingredients. Although its menu has not changed in some time, it has little need to, as the choices are varied and fire in from all regions of China and Thailand.
Silver Bowl
135 Restalrig Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6HN
Silver Bowl has established itself as a creative takeaway that uses nothing but fresh ingredients. Although its menu has not changed in some time, it has little need to, as the choices are varied and fire in from all regions of China and Thailand.
Simply Thai
305 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA
Leith is heavily populated with Chinese and, increasingly, Thai takeaways, but Simply Thai and its sister restaurant the Silver Bowl are among the best. There's no scrimping on the portions, which are generously meaty with good, fresh vegetables. The…
Sonar Gao
191 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5LQ
Even at first glance, you can tell this Indian takeaway is a cut above the rest. Every item on the menu is meticulously described, and most customers are famished before they're half-way through. Sonar Gao prides itself on using fresh ingredients and…
Spirit of Thai
44 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AP
Since 2006 this popular restaurant has been treating the West End's office workers and theatre-goers to attractively presented dishes and the friendliest service around. Simply styled, with cream walls and dark wooden beams, the small space has an airy…
Thai Lemongrass
40–41 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HJ
The entrance to this deceptively large restaurant is via a small reception and bar area where silk-suited waiting staff exude an air of modesty and proficiency. The rust-coloured walls, hessian wallpaper and wood floors evoke a peaceful atmosphere, and…
Time 4 Thai
45 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3BG
In keeping with its image-conscious neighbours on George Street, Time 4 Thai has ditched the familiar adornments of elephants and corpulent Buddhas in favour of slick modern styling in dark wood, glass and muted shades of stone. While this minimalist…
Topkapi Turkish Kebab House
109 Fountainbridge, West End, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
When Hakki Ciloglo came to Scotland on holiday in the 1970s he spotted a gap in the market and returned in 1982 to open what he claims was the country's first kebab shop. What is certain is that he does have much to boast about. Offering more than just…
La Vita
161 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3BJ
Favourably situated with views onto George Square, this three-tier establishment attracts a thriving trade with an extensive, unpretentious menu that combines simple, fast-food efficiency with reasonably well-made cuisine. Some of the seating on the…
Zest
15 North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1HJ
Although Zest is ostensibly your standard, fairly modern curry house, there are many reasons to recommend it. The service is great – genial but never overbearing. The fact that you can get a late feast here also adds to the appeal: owner Asaddar Ali…

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