Golden Ambal in Edinburgh, City of

Recommended by a friend. The food was so amazing and delicious. Services was in a friendly manner.

Really authentic food restaurant

Authentic experience. Reminded me of dosa in India and in Singapore. We will be back.

Landed in Edinburgh and was craving for dosa. Incredible taste. Will highly recommend. Really a quick service as well.

Our take away was great! Two delicious dishes that were spicy and flavourful. The naan was great too. Thanks for the extra chutney!

Curry and chili chicken were amazing! Will be coming back!

Excellent food, would recommend!

The food here is great when you actually get it, but in this case it was marked as delivered but nothing showed up.

Incredibly delicious food and super friendly service!

Had excellent taste of Onam Sadhya. Great staff. Great service. Nice ambience. Had a very good experience. Very authentic tasting south Indian food.

Mon to Fri, or Sat till 5pm to try the Thali (see photo), delicious with various healthy spice (as far as I could tell as non-Indian). To me, it’s almost like just travelled to India to eat and try different local tastes, haha. Thanks for nice experience.

It was properly tasty in kerala style after a long period of time.

Best South Indian restaurant in Scotland.

The quality of the veg food we ordered was very ordinary and seemed to be reheated and served. People not used to food being cooked in coconut oil, may find the taste not to their liking.

Taste of South India.variety dosa

Great dosas - they have 100 and I’m yet to find a bad one! Would recommend number 18 - cheese mysore masala dosa

Really lovely south Indian fare. The local curry and the paratha were standouts - byob for wine as well which is very reasonable :)

What a pleasant surprise in taste and variety. 100 varieties of Dosas…. Having lived in LA, visited SF, San Jose, or NJ…. I have not seen this many variations ( over 60 vegetarian choices)…. We ordered Chilli Paneer Masala dosa (item #48 and Chana Coconut Masala Dosa (item # 24)…. Food was tasty, filling and to our taste…. The sambar and chattiest were tasty, I ended up having extra sambar twice…. Should have taken pictures of our dosas before diving in it…. The smell was so good, forgot to take pictures…. If there is a dosa lover, I dare say, this restaurant “Golden Ambal South Indian Restaurant “ should be a must visit…. A pleasant surprise awaits you…. You can not go wrong by any stretch of imagination…. Loved it and the ladies served with beautiful smiles… very comforting….

Had our first dosa here and loved it!! Definitely recommend for a delicious, casual dinner :)

The food was good., they specialised in 💯 types of Dosa.,

Such amazing food. I tried my first Dosa...and now I have another 99 to try. Highly recommend!

Really tasty and inexpensive Indian restaurant with loads of vegan choices. The mushroom rice was to die for.

Lovely friendly staff, great food and prompt service. Highly recommended

Very good authentic food and service. Good price-performance ratio. It's also worth going several times.

Great, tasty food, fast service, good prices and huge selection

The food at this restaurant was excellent, probably the best Indian food I have eaten. The server was very pleasant.

Delicious food, very good service I think it's the best Indian restaurant I've ever eaten at.

Great food and service and nice interior, highly recommend!

A restaurant which is such good value for money for good quality food seems hard to come by in Edinburgh these days. Luckily the Golden Ambal delivers on both fronts. The service was lovely and the portion sizes generous. An excellent establishment.

Food was really authentic and service was great

Great food & service, Masala Dosa was delicious

Food was 10/10! Food tasted absolutely delicious and the portions were very generous. The service was great - food delivered in a timely manner and waitress was accommodating and friendly. Will definitely be going back and looking forward to it already.

This was my second time visiting and I again had an excellent meal, one of us had a chicken masala dosa and the other had a non-veg thali. The food is absolutely delicious and incredibly good value for both the quality and portion sizes. There is also a good selection of drinks, all very reasonably priced. The staff are also excellent and were really helpful in explaining all the dishes in the Thali to us. The food was so good that we had finished before we thought to take any photos! I will definitely be back to try more of their massive dosa selection.

Need a sixth star for service. Fantastic food, great place!

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Excellent dosa! Exceptional curry, everything was the best imaginable. Very friendly and welcoming.

Love this place! Very authentic and great choice of dosa’s. Friendly staff as well. Highly recommended if you love Indian food.

Legitimately the best idian food I've ever had, their chili chicken was genuinely so perfect I cannot explain to you how much I enjoyed that meal

Best indian food we have eaten! Fantastic service! Don’t be fooled by the slightly chaotic aesthetics;)

Nice place, very welcoming, excellent food and we had a very good time.

Small place, good and diverse food. Great service

This place offers good variety of Indian food, especially starters. The service was good, while the ambience seems to okay. Definitely its not too pricey. Perfect place for a burst of Indian flavours. The mini masala dosa was my favourite and I recommend trying once.

The best Indian food I’ve ever had

Very good dishes and possibility of dining a little late (we arrived at 9:30 p.m.). Very kind service!

Went in on a whim and it turned out to be a delight. Ordered the Vada Sambhar, Methur Vada, Thattu dosa and Paper roast masala dosa. Fresh, tasteful and reasonably priced (£33 for two people).

Best curry - Delicious food and great service!

Food was average probably a little expensive for the quality and taste most disappointing was the nan bread which was the size of CD and lacked taste

Very delicious dosa and paratha!

Excellent South Indian food at reasonable price. Highly recommended. We had different dishes for 3 different days and really enjoyed. Customer service is exceptional as well. Keep up the quality. Best of luck.

The food blew our minds! Tender meats, flavoursome sauces, perfect service- I will definitely be back. Thank you!

Great food, lovely people! Thanks

The food in Golden Ambal in Edinburgh is very tasty and authentic South Indian food. The staff is very cooperative and has excellent service. GOLDEN AMBALA IS A MUST TRY!!!!!!

Brilliant food and service from the staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the Thali, and curry. Highly recommended.

Excellent food, and amazing service

Great wee place , starters amazing , nice beer. South India wins 😄 Decent service.

Excellent food! Most authentic meal I’ve had outside India itself.

The food was good and the service excellent, the waiter helped me with making a good choice to eat due to my dietary needs.

Very good ambience with lovely staff and the food was amazing. Reminded me of home food.

Tasty Indian food. Very tasty Masala chcken dosa. Thaali is also a good choice with rice, poori and Indian curry and a tasty Ghulab Jamun. They don't serve Thaali on Friday and Saturday. Very friendly staff.

I really liked the chettinad dish... Must try for a south Indian in Edinburgh..

Fun atmosphere and delicious food!

Very good service! Excellent food for excellent price! Thank you!

Truly great food, with a staff that really cares about the customer’s experience Lunch special is unbelievable!

We had a really nice evening with delicious food, good atmosphere and nice service. :) I can recommend!

Everything was great and affordable. Really enjoyed our dinner.

Massive dosas! Food is wonderful. Service is excellent. Nice quiet atmosphere.

The dosa’s were delicious. The service was great.

Food and atmosphere both were amazing....loved it!!

Wonderful food!! We got the dosa, korma, bread, and channa masala. And service was extremely professional. We might even come back tomorrow.

During our recent visit to Golden Ambal South Indian Restaurant, we sampled a variety of dishes including dosa, idli, and a few starters. Overall, our experience was satisfactory, though it fell short of our expectations for a South Indian eatery. The dosa and idli were well-prepared in terms of texture, but we found the flavors somewhat lacking. The spices and seasoning didn't quite capture the authentic South Indian taste we were hoping for. The starters were decent, yet again, they missed the mark in terms of depth of flavor. However, the sambhar and chutneys were a highlight. Both were delicious and complemented the dishes well, providing a much-needed boost to the overall meal. The sambhar was perfectly spiced and the chutneys were fresh and vibrant, adding a delightful contrast to the somewhat bland main courses. The ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant and the service was prompt and friendly, which added to the positive aspects of our visit.

traditional food and good service!

Nice place to try some south indian dishes

Warm, friendly, smily and attentive staff. Food was lovely, especially golden prawns!

Must try dosa place in Edinburgh. Try one if the 100, literally 100 options in dosas.

Food was amazing, server was super friendly. Will definitely return

Delicious spicy curry & friendly staff

Reasonable prices, good food and attentive staff!

Excellent dosa and gobi Manchurian. Very friendly staff too.

Great food . good atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Beautiful food and friendly, polite service. Loved it!

Good experience in South indian food in Edinburgh... The staff are very cooperative.. Prices is also affordable.. Finally we are happy at the moment of hungry time 😄

So spicy, so hot, so delicious.

staff were amazing. Food was great.

Amazing food! Really cheap and staff were lovely

This is an incredible Indian food restaurant! One of, if not the best, Indian food we have had! We came in from a long flight from California and were hungry and decided on the Golden Ambal as it was just down the street from our lodging. This food was incredible! We ordered a Dosa, Lamb Vindaloo, Madras, and Bhutan. We loved every single one! Large portions and the taste was wonderful. We plan to go back again before we leave for home. Highly recommend coming here.

Great experience, friendly staff and delicious meal

Just had dinner here and the food was lovely. Lamb Rohan Josh was tender. The male member of staff was super friendly and attentive. Thank you

Excellent food and delightful service. Would recommend.

Our local go to Indian restaurant and takeaway. This is one of the rare restaurants in Edinburgh that has food remotely similar to the food I have experienced while travelling in India. The Golden Ambal has literally over a hundred different types of dosa to choose from, also they do amazing paratha and their peshwari naan is to die for. My favourite dish is the veggie and paneer biryani. The staff are polite and friendly, the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended.

I went for dosa. The dosa is not good. I also ordered masala tea. The chai was bad and tasted rotten. The waiter is totally disrespectful and obdurate. This guy hovering about the middle of the restaurant made for a horrible atmosphere.

Was told a dish wasn't available only to have a couple walk in 15 minutes after me and ask for the same dish, be told the same thing and who decide to leave, but then be offered it immediately to entice them to stay. They even sat them next to us and served it. When I asked the waiter why, he just shrugged and apologised knowing full well that he had treated a sitting customer completely differently to someone who had decided to leave because of not getting that dish and so got their way whilst i had to settle for something that wasn't my first choice. Won't be back.

My favourite restaurant in Edinburgh! I’ve been multiple times and the food just keeps getting better! The portions are so generous and the prices are extremely reasonable! Great service as well 😊 in vegan and gluten free and there are so many delicious options

Amazingly nice and friendly staff and fantastic and delicious dosas! An underappreciated gem of a place. Get yourself a dosa, there are 100 types on the menu!

Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey like no other at this Indian restaurant. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of spices tantalizes your senses, promising a gastronomic adventure ahead. The menu boasts a tantalizing array of traditional Indian dishes, each bursting with authentic flavors and expertly crafted to perfection. Whether you're craving the creamy richness of butter chicken, the fiery kick of vindaloo, or the fragrant subtlety of biryani, every dish is a masterpiece in its own right. The attentive staff ensure a seamless dining experience, while the warm and inviting ambiance sets the stage for a memorable meal shared with friends and family. If you're a fan of Indian cuisine or simply seeking an unforgettable dining experience, look no further than this restaurant for a taste of India that will leave you craving more.

first time in here .just a 20 min walk from waverlly or jump on tram ,that would be quicker .nice food ,staff lovelly,portions good ,food very fresh and price for two was good including few beers was around £50 .i think thats great tbh ...

First time here. Authentic food, loved and enjoyed it as we are mallus. Staff pleasant to talk with.

Great food .. great service. Loved it

Wonderful.authentic taste for Dosa and service. Recommended for all Dosa lovers 👌👍 We ordered Masala dosa Cheese dosa Chili masala dosa Mysore masala Dosa

As an Indian vegetarian struggling to find food, I finally found the perfect place. This has the most authentic Indian food and especially south Indian food!!! It just reminded me of my home. Definitely recommend this place for everyone who want some proper authentic Indian food!!

One of the best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh. Good food and service. Enjoyed a lot.