Edinburgh is home to some incredible curry houses – whether you’re after the hottest curry in Scotland, haggis-stuffed pakoras, or simply a mouthwatering meal packed with delicious flavours.
These are the best Indian restaurants and takeaways in Edinburgh, according to the latest TripAdvisor reviews.
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The best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh, according to online reviews (Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
. The Pakora Bar
The Pakora Bar is considered one of the top restaurants in Edinburgh - let alone Indian restaurants. This family run establishment in Hanover Street is famed for its delicious Punjabi street food, sometimes with a Scottish edge. Photo: The Pakora Bar
. Pataka
Considered one of the top 10 Indian restaurants in Scotland, Pataka is not to be missed. Crime writer Ian Rankin is a regular customer here, and the Causewayside restaurant has even featured in two of his novels. Photo: Google Streetview
. Voujon
Voujon in Newington Road specialises in North Indian and Bengali cuisine - which involves a lot of delicious vegetarian and fish-based dishes. Photo: Google Maps
. Solti
Solti is the sister restaurant to Gautam's, also serving tantalising Nepalese and Indian dishes. Found in Drummond Street, its name is a phrase of affection towards a close friend. Photo: ANGUS MACKINNONN
. The Khukuri
The Khukuri serves authentic Nepalese cuisine as well as Indian dishes at its restaurant in West Maitland Street, near Haymarket. A much-loved name since 1997, one reviewer wrote: "Simply wonderful experience! Food was exceptional and delicious." Photo: Google Streetview
13. Navadhanya
Navadhanya gives Indian classics a contempary twist at its plush restaurant in Grindlay Street, Old Town. "Amazing food and beautifully presented," wrote one reviewer, "Each dish was contemporary, perfectly prepared and packed with intense and aromatic flavours." Photo: Navadhanya
14. Dishoom
Dishoom is known for its legendary bacon naan rolls, but there are plenty more delicious Indian fusion dishes on the menu at this restaurant in St Andrew Square. Photo: Dishoom
15. Kismot
Kismot in St Leonards Street is home to the "world famous" Kismot Killer - claimed to be the hottest curry in Scotland. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, what about a chocolate curry, or Iron Bruna? Photo: Google Streetview