Jahangir Balti & Tandoori Restaurant in Fife

One of the best Indian restaurants around! The owner and staff were exceptionally polite and welcoming. The menu offers a great variety without being overwhelming, and the food was absolutely perfect. The chicken curry and lamb curry were both outstanding—definitely worth trying. I’ll be returning for a few more visits to explore the rest of the menu!

This was our first visit - we were in the area, fancied a curry and as this restaurant is shortly to open a subsidiary restaurant in Blairgowrie where we live, we thought we'd give it a go - by way of a research visit! We certainly weren't disappointed. It was busy - a Saturday night - pretty much full - always a good sign. As soon as one table emptied, it was soon filled again. The restaurant was attractive - good decor, some fish in a tank set into the floor that you cross on a bridge to reach the back half of the restaurant, and tablecloths. Both restaurant and toilets were both clean. The service was spot on. Lots of staff. No mistakes. No long waits. Friendly, smiling, chatting to us. Regular customers were clearly evident by much hand-shaking and mutual pats on the back. Obviously lots of return business. The food - a big menu with lots of choices and some unusual inclusions. The portion sizes were ample without being overwhelming. My onion bhajis were tasty. Thinner than many you get, but that wasn't a bad thing as you got four. Very fresh and attractive salad accompaniment. Beyond the usual random bit of tomato onion and lettuce. I had a chicken Karahi - nice flavour. I would say good - but not outstanding. No bits of tomato in although the menu said it was with tomato - though no doubt it was in the sauce. The pieces of chicken tikka in it were smaller than many you get - but there was plenty of it. This was a good thing - it was all more manageable to eat. My standout was the tarka dahl - not too sloppy and really delicious. I'd definitely have that again! My hubby had the" Masaledar" - he absolutely loved it - a sweet and sour dish. On a par with the best he'd had. It was nice to see thalis on the menu(selection of dishes in smaller portions). Also - great dessert menu - and they actually all had the (rather off piste) things we wanted - pistachio kulfi and gulab jamun, plus liqueur coffees. Not the cheapest of places, but it felt a bit more upmarket than your average Indian restaurant, and St Andrews is a well-to-do touristy place, so I think they have the market for it there. The curries were mostly between £14 and £20 each, dependent on main ingredient. A nice touch was that you had options of having two main ingredients in a dish, e.g. prawn and chicken. Also the after dinner chocs! Looking forward to the Blairgowrie version soon! A great evening out - loved it.

We visited yesterday and had a really lovely lunch. Great value for money. The staff were friendly and efficient. The restaurant is comfortable and nicely decorated. Toilets are spotless too. Highly recommend a visit if you are in St Andrews.

Just love it,when we're up on.hol.

Really lovely fresh food served with a smile. Highly recommend.

The juiciest freshest charcoal flavoured prawns i have ever had, the waiter nazum was so friendly

Again another great meal with friendly staff.

First visit to Jahangir service, food and atmosphere was 5 star ⭐+ Will definitely be returning again! Thank you for a lovely meal xxx

This restaurant was recommended by my brother. And I must say they have not let him down. From walking through the door the friendly welcome. The service. The food were all second to none. What a superb restaurant. I can whole heartedly recommended the experience. If your in St Andrews give it a try you will not be disappointed. 🙂👍👍

We visited twice recently, just before & just after New Year. We ordered takeaways. The welcome & ordering process on site was brilliant. Our fave foods were King prawn Bhuna, mixed Pathia & mixed Dansak. The wait was minimal. The staff member who dealt with us was brilliant. P.S. the restaurant looked super & was quite busy serving a special 2 course lunch.

As well as being a popular Indian dine in restaurant which looks rather swish, Jahangir also does a great takeaway service. Phone in or turn up, the service is as good as the food. The staff member taking the orders was very pleasant & helpful.

We visit this restaurant occasionally amazing staff amazing service. Couldn't ever fault. Unlike dundee jahanir. Xmas day total rubbish never be back said no £30 xmas menu, only voice from £60 menu. For chicken pakora and korma !!!!! And a service charge £20 what the he'll,,, 3 people £203 for an every day meal. Don't go near dundee robbers

Excellent service. Food was delicious. Reasonably priced. Would recommend and will be back

The portion sizes were not good, the flavours were lacking and adding red chilli powder to increase spices when other flavours are missing is not how curries are made.

We were rushed through our dinner from start to finish. Two of our party were slightly late and the waiters wanted our table for another booking. The papadums were a little stale and the main dishes were bang average considering the high price.

We are Indian food aficionados, and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and being able to try new dishes. The food is fantastic, the king prawn dish is on the smaller portion side but everything was fantastic. If you are tired of Haggis and black pudding, you should definitely try this place 😬

Amazing lunch today. Very fresh tasty food and staff are so friendly. Lunch menu so Chicken Tikka Kyhber and CT Bhoona with a couple of starters.

Amazing experience! Food was incredible The service was the best - ask for Archie - maybe the best waiter I’ve ever had ! Great value!

Love this place. 2nd time visiting Scotland and had to come back and try out Jahangir Tandoor Restaurant - food was great. Full of flavour. Will be back !!

Had a lovely meal. 3 course lunch very reasonable. Staff lovely and had a chat which was nice

It was good food a few years ago but is a bit of a disappointment now don't know if it's had a change of chef. Pricey too not worth the money

We sampled several dishes and appetizers. The food was fresh and amazing! The naan was spectacular! I can’t wait to visit again!

Not great food, especially rice and curries. Went at lunch. Tables too tight together. Lacklustre service from a couple of staff. Could be due to lack of competition for similar food in St Andrews, but overall best just avoid.

Absolutely gorgeous food, and a lovely restaurant!

Overall quite a nice clean resturant ... Unfortunately service very poor and the portions are tiny we all got home feeling hungry... £5 for a blackcurrant and soda scandalous 😡😡😡

Booked a last minute table here after spending the day exploring St Andrews. The restaurant was busy, but we got a table up at the back. The food was excellent and we were stuffed after two courses. The staff were great and attentive. Our son loved his food and also the fact we had to walk over a bridge with a little pond and fish to get to our table. We will be back the next time we are in town!

We went to this restaurant last year while on holiday and were very impressed with the quality of food and the service that the staff provided, definitely will be going back and recommend a visit to this superb restaurant in St Andrews

Nice restaurant in terms of decor and space, but the curries were very disappointing. Watery and lacked flavour and depth. Very underwhelming on the actual curry front, but the naan breads were excellent and the lamb chop starter was nice too. Good service. I wouldn’t eat here again, but I’d definitely get a takeaway naan to go with what I ordered from elsewhere. Shame.

Possibly the worst curry I have had in years. Stale poppadoms for a start and poor chutneys. All our curry’s looked the same sauce and this was what could be described as wall paper paste type soup! (Gel like consistency). To top it off my second lager was flat - I left half of it! Will never be going back.

Takeaway order, food order was quick, efficient and tasty. £47 for 3 meals and rice and bread. Tikka special was excellent son loved it.

Lovely Indian restaurant in the heart of St Andrew's. Service and atmosphere both great, but my partner and I left still feeling a wee bit hungry after the two course lunch. Five small pieces of chicken each on our main course isn't great. I'd rather pay a bit more for more substantial meals.

Great food, great service, good pricing, nice ambience.. a great experience all round

Some off the worst food We have ever had. I ordered a fish curry. Fish was mushy with no flavour. In a sauce that reminded me off wall paper paste

Food was nice, service was excellent however atmosphere was awful. We were at a table for 2 beside the toilet and with another table of 7 backing immediately on to us. The restaurant is over crowded making you feel crammed in. Not a comfortable experience.

Having read some of the reviews and the claims made by the restaurant regarding the string of famous people who had dined there, my wife and I were confident that we had found a quality Indian establishment. We were, unfortunately, very disappointed. My wife ordered a chicken korma. What was provided can only be described as lumps of chicken in a chicken soup which had been over-spiced. Korma is supposed to be a mild curry. I ordered a Khyber Bhakti and the watery mix of vegetables bore no resemblance to the description on the menu. The sauce had no texture to it and seemed very artificial. The accompanying fried rice and Peshwari naan were greasy and, in the case of the naan, far too sweet. The meal was not only poor quality but very poor value indeed. It was probably one of the worst curries we have ever tasted and despite all the extravagant claims on the website, it was not the least bit authentic.

I don't know what's the reason led me to get in there, the worst experience I ever had. I ordered chicken biryani and they charged 17£, the taste is terrible, and I found a hair in the food, disgusting as hell. How can someone run their business in such a disappointing way? First of all, the customer service is literally frustrating; they don't even know how to behave. The least star rating is 1, so that's why I'm giving them a 1 star rating. Don't ever go there; it's a trap. We can't leave the restaurant without taking at least a main course. Never recommending this one.

St Andrews has a fantastic range of good restaurants but this is at the very top for me. The food is exceptional. The beer cold and the service is great. This is a must visit. So glad my kids like Indian food now!

Had the £10.99 express lunch excellent value will definitely be back

Avoid this Restuarant at any cost …. We chose this Restuarant after doing a research and seeing fare reviews in google, Unfortunately it’s never met our expectations and ruined our whole trip. Some of our team members are Hospitality professionals and working as Restaurant Managers and this was not the first time we dine in a restaurant. Service - The whole team never heard something called Customer service (I guess). They never listen to the customers and we got shocked how the top manager replied in a very rude body language ( it was like a cherry on top ) no wonder how the staffs are so rude and impolite . Food - Very confusing menu and nothing near a proper kebab Restaurant. They treat you like we are at their mercy and customers have to cope that . Very small portions of mains and limited free desert options , only tea and coffee . For ice cream you will have to pay extra £1.50 Ambience and cleanliness- They have nicely decorated the interior but watch out how clean your plates and glasses are . Have never been in a Restaurant which is this untidy . Adding a status of a picture of a glass which we have been served our coffee. Avoid avoid avoid avoid …. Don’t ruin your day trips and holidays .

It was one of the worst ever Indian dining experience i had in UK . The food was so bad , it was flavourless, so much artificial colouring . I still have got the colour of the curry in my hands even after washing for 2 times . The customer service was really worst and disappointing . The attitude of the staff and management was so rude . They are of the opinion that we need to be preordering any extra food even before starting to eat . We need to assume we will need more and should preorder the extras with the mains itself . If we ask them any extras even if we are ready to pay , they will shout at us back . Really bad and disappointing service and experience . Would never recommend to anyone . The cuttlery weren’t washed properly , still had the dirt on the coffee cups .

Good food, great service, affordable prices

Worst experiences & very poor service.

Party of 7 with 3 young children, fabulous welcome, service and interaction with kids. Clearly lots of regulars, with good reason.

Great food, atmosphere and service. Very busy - so worth booking table ahead of time. Will definitely be back.

Excellent experience and wonderful food! Highly recommend for any authentic Indian in the Dundee area

Great food , excellent service , nice atmosphere. Highly recommended

Really cool atmosphere and delicious food. The fountain in the center of the dining room was like nothing I'd seen before. I appreciate the amount of Pakistani dishes on the menu as well.

One of the best meals in Scotland you won't be disappointed 👏 👌

Excellent. Always busy for a reason. Best to book a table. Food delicious

Great restaurant Fabulous food and great staff Never disappoints always excellent

Having had a really enjoyable Indian meal at our local restaurant on Friday, we booked into this restaurant on our visit to St Andrews. Whilst my meal (chicken bhoona) was enjoyable, my sister and nephew were very disappointed with theirs. Firstly, my nephew's chicken korma was served looking like an alabaster coloured plate of porridge with large chunks of tough chicken. My sister ordered a chicken tikka meal. As is customary, this came with a bhoona sauce. We understand that sauces come with varying degrees of hotness. Hers was too hot and she asked for a milder sauce. She was told that the only alternative was to have the mild korma sauce. She was told that there was no other sauce available. The menu has many other options and other sauces available but none were given. As an alternative, the owner/manager suggested a sauce without spices which looked like a bowl of chicken gravy. Needless to say she had had enough by this point. Whilst we understand that not every sauce will be to everyone's liking, you'd expect an award winning restaurant to be able to offer a sauce that was palatable and easy on the eye. Not so and for this reason, I have awarded one star as there is no option to award 0. The service was appalling in relation to asking for an alternative to a bhoona that was too hot and being offered korma or chicken gravy. We eat out in all different types of restaurants and do not mind paying for what we have. The meal cost us £85 and it sickens me that my sister and nephew were more or less told to like it or lump it. There are plenty of great Indian restaurants that offer a wide variety of dishes and sauces and who would be only to happy to fix the key part of an Indian meal to a customers satisfaction. Not so in this case. We will definitely not be back.

Went for lunch Friday 15 March. Waiters courteous. Very disappointing meal. I chose chicken pathia. Have had this many times in umpteen Indian restaurants so I know what it should be like and always enjoy this curry. Not this time! This version was something in a thick raspberry coloured sauce with 4 or 5 small cubes of chicken. Had to be returned to kitchen as it was barely tepid. Meal came back marginally warmer. No flavour. Grim curry. Won't be going back there!!

This is our favourite lunch curry and we have never had cause for complaint. Good value, tasty food and friendly service. We are going tomorrow 👍

Unfortunately we did not enjoy our meal recently. We booked a table for 3 on Sunday 3rd March, all of us found the 3 different main courses rather bland compared to other curries we have had. The prawn starter at £11 was a shocker when only 2 small king prawns came out with some salad dressing. Atmosphere great and staff very polite. seemed expensive for what it was, we wont be going back or recommending.

For sumptuous and flavorful Indian food, you could hardly do better than here, and the prices are so reasonable. The light soup, tinged with a distinct lemon flavour, provided a pleasant starter course, and the lamb curry provided such a burst of rich delight. One can easily discern that this place uses the best and freshest ingredients: the lamb chunks are moist and hefty, and the seasoning has a wild vitality to it. Best of all, perhaps, is the enormous swath of naan provided: I've never seen such a large chunk of it in my life. The atmosphere is soothing and serene, perfectly befitting an Indian restaurant, but the food is the primary draw. Come here if you want some of the best Indian food in Fife!

Absolute disgrace in the name of Indian cuisine, probably only liked and rated by the ⚪s.A big STAY AWAY for desis.

Literally the best food in st Andrews. Wonderful and friendly staff. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious. Do not skip this place. (especially if you're tired of plain British food)

Amazing food, tasty and well presented. Naan bread really light too, always a good sign. We'll be back next year!

Very decent "home-style" lamb curry on the bone.

Food was alright. The employees have a kind of an attitude prolly only to Indians. The food is costlier too.

Jahingir in St. Andrews delivered a Christmas Day experience beyond expectations. The restaurant's warm atmosphere and child-friendly ambiance set the stage for a memorable celebration. Our beautifully set table overlooking the fish pond added a touch of tranquility to the festive occasion. The superb lunch showcased the culinary mastery of the chefs, with each dish a delightful fusion of flavors. Impeccable service and a thoughtful blend of festive decor made it an exceptional Christmas dining experience. Jahingir is a gem for those seeking a perfect balance of great food, family-friendly ambiance, and a touch of serenity.

Visited for lunch yesterday. Central location. Spotlessly clean restaurant and bathrooms. Excellent choice from lunch menus. Reasonable prices and customer service first class. Highly recommend.

Food was excellent and quick, but there was crimson dried blood or coca cola stains ( spray) all over a painting on the wall overlooking our table. Tight fit on the covers. Disconcerting when you dont know what the staining is, put me off our meal . Made the manager aware, he didn't seem that interested. If you are in, check this before eating here. Zoom photo for detail.

Six of us attended on Saturday night, our reserved table was for 19:45 and was available when we arrived even though it was very busy. The service from start to finish was first class only surpassed by the quality of the meal. Clean plates all round!!

Had an excellent meal here last night! Food was fantastic, service was quick and staff were very friendly. Restaurant was very busy but that didn’t affect the service or food. Will definitely be back and would recommend to others.

Staff very professional and welcoming. Meal was perfectly prepared and delicious. Amenities and restaurant was clean and looked as though they had been newly decorated.

First time trying out. Food was excellent, would definitely go back again

Garlic king prawns only 2.. for that price you would expect 3 at a minimum. Poppadum's were chewy like they had been left out over night. Chicken tikka was full of heat, not what I was expected, leading to having no taste in my mouth, so in the end had to throw it away as couldn’t eat it Very disappointed will not be going back there when I’m back in St Andrews.

Good Indian restaurant in St Andrews.

Food was different class, great laugh with staff, rounded off a fabulous day

Good place. Booked a table but they told me the student menu (at that time ; which isn't available now) was not available for in-person dining since it's easter (something they hadn't mentioned on the website). Was forced to get take-out and ruin my reservation :( Good food otherwise. Staff feels like they're always in a rush and want you out of there asap to get more service (even on the phone).

Very loud the night we were in there were children running around there parents oblivious to what they were doing specially when there is hot food being served one waiter had to step over a child while carrying hot plates and dishes of sizzling hot food.

We had a reservation for 7, made through The Fork. We accidentally showed up an hour early, but the owner was very gracious and showed us to our table. The food was very good—I’m a tough critic as I eat Indian food at least one per week—with the lamb korma, the saag paneer, the chicken tikka masala and the naans standing out. We didn’t try any deserts, as the portions were very generous and we were all full. A special note about the wonderful service—attentive, helpful and positive. The owner ran out in the street after one of us left their scarf by the table. We’ll be back soon!

The food i was not bad.But the staffs,the worst !! They don’t know how to behave!!don’t even smile at a customer! They are thinking that they are giving all the foods for free !!🤮🤮

Had a takeaway from this restaurant whilst visiting Scotland. I have to say this is the worst curry I have ever had. Very strange sauces, no real flavour just heat. Have had bad stomach issues since. Would not recommend.

The food & service was first class. Possibly the best North Indian Garlic Chicken I’ve ever had. All staff were professional. Very attentive but not in a way that bothers you by interrupting your meal constantly. Would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant. Booking essential as very busy.

Robust curry and great service, number 1

Vi bestemte oss spontant for å spise lunsj og de serverte 3-retters til god pris. Vi bestilte fire ulike forretter og alle var like gode. Til hovedrett bestilte vi blant annet chicken tikka masala, denne smakte dessverre ikke helt til forventningene, men nanbrødene var derimot noen av de beste vi har smakt.

The ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant, on first impressions. However, the noise was intense like a factory canteen. The seating is cramped and the overpacked restaurant, creates a claustrophobic overheated environment. People were shouting over one another in an ever increasing frenzied manner, large groups of male diners creating most of the noise. This certainly wouldn’t be somewhere you would go for a romantic dinner date on a Saturday evening.This should have been quelled by the arrival of the food, which was less than impressive. Bland tasteless was the consensus of the six of us having dinner. We wouldn’t ever contemplate a return visit to this restaurant…… worth missing, is the best advice.

I visit here from Australia every year or so and as I'm from Scotland I miss that special UK style Indian food. This is one of the places I go to and its always incredibly good.

Our recent experience at this curry house was undeniably disappointing. It began with chewy poppadoms that failed to set a good first impression. Unfortunately, the disappointment continued with the main dishes. The chicken tikka masala was dreadful, lacking seasoning and having a watery consistency. The Lahore tikka was equally unimpressive, with a bland taste and clumpy texture. Regrettably, this was the worst Indian meal my party and I have ever had. However, amidst the culinary letdown, there was a silver lining - the chicken pakora. It stood out as the sole redeeming factor, offering a satisfying flavour and texture compared to the rest of the dishes. Overall, our dining experience here was far from what we had hoped for. The lack of seasoning, consistency issues, and underwhelming flavours left us unsatisfied. Sadly, we won't be returning to this restaurant, and I cannot recommend it to others seeking a quality Indian meal.

Was given enough rice for a 5 year old child and had the thali which was awful flavour. There would be more flavour in a ready meal curry from aldi. Would not recommend

Such a special place. Been coming for years and always very welcoming. Plus food is outstanding.

Quality of food has gone downhill over the years, unfortunately. Will not be using again.

Very tasty chicken tikka and lamb kebab, dresh salad and Nan. Very nice food. Lovely people. You must book or do as I did. Order the carry out and go sit eating it looking at the beach!! Glorious. Remember also to use the bins with the rubbish!!

Regularly visit this place and have never been let down. Food and service always on point and always busy with a good vibe. Never heard a bad word about this place 👍

Best Indian restaurant in every way. Deservedly popular.

The food is sadly tasteless and ruined by way too much chilli. There’s no air conditioning and it’s way over priced.

Friday 5.30 pm, no reservation for 2 adults and 2 kids. Quickly seated in a busy restaurant and the service was GREAT! Patient and attentive staff with food served quickly, all important when dining with children. Also, there was a good recommendation on vegetarian dish and on ordering a half portion for one of the children. Food was excellent. Highly recommend 👌🏽

I had the most amazing takeaway from Jahangir tonight. There was a time when there was two big Indian restaurants in St Andrews… that time has ended. The spicy poppadoms were slightly moist but everything else was 10/10. Also amazing chatt pat

Disappointed with curry- had chicken jalfreezi, felt like it had been watered down, maybe as I asked for medium not hot? Never seen such pale coloured jalfreezi before. Partner had chicken tikka, only 5 small pieces chicken, both agreed sauce had no flavour at all. Peshwari naan was exceptionally good. Tarka Dahl way too salty, saag paneer was good.

Have used quite a few times since moving to St Andrews. Great food and great service for both dine in and take out. I need to limit my visits or my waistline will suffer the consequences.

Lovely lunchtime meal, great value and excellent service.

Always fantastic, can't fault it.

Hunger und keine Tischreservierung. Das kann problematisch werden. Hier aber wurden wir zunächst freundlich begrüßt und das Problem pragmatisch gelöst. Geht nebenan was trinken und kommt in einer halben Stunde zurück, dann kriegt ihr einen Tisch. So geschah es und wir haben eine wunderbaren Abend mit hervorragendem indischen Essen verbracht. Sowohl die Vorspeisen als auch die Hauptgerichte waren einzigartig! Die Preise waren gemäßigt, der Service dagegen überproportional gut aber nicht aufdringlich. Toll! Ein kleiner (durchaus geschmackvoller) Scherz des Restaurants: es gibt Haggis Pakora! Ein Restaurant, das man weiterempfehlen muss.

Absolutely the best Indian food in St Andrews 10/10 !!!

Fantast place to eat. Food delicious and staff very friendly. Advise to book a table and you won't be disappointed 👍

Fantastic (British style) Indian food, pretty much as good as it gets. Only down side is that the actual restaurant is quite cramped and tables are very close together, this leads to a lot of cross conversation between tables.

Fantastic Indian restaurant in the heart of St Andrews. Was surprisingly lively and boisterous for a Tuesday night in August. Food was amazing with the best peshwari naan I'd tasted. Service was excellent and applaud the waiters for their attentiveness. Definitely worth a visit. Oh and a rather unique feature, is a see through indoor bridge over water. Highly recommended

We are booked table for 6 people ( included baby) but our friend could not make it 1 person manager wasn't happy but we're spended nearly £200 pounds in there until near the end my husband asked for desert menu and he really wanted dessert,manager told us we are got 10 minutes to eat dessert because they need the table for the other understandable but why don't he tell us sooner he said we are having food long enough in there restaurant for 2 hours so if you are wanting desserts they'll served us but we're have only not even 10 minutes after him & my husband small argued so we decided to not have desserts & asked for bill then leave never go back there again & will advice our friends don't go there too because the way happened the manager is not very nice the way he treated us the rest of staff are okay