Kahani Indian Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

The curries we had were very spicy and tasty (saag alo) and the service is friendly and fast. The naan bread was very fresh and well baked. You can bring your own bottle of wine or beer, since they don’t sell alcohol. You can decide on your own service tip (instead of a standard 10% added to the bill). Free tap water is served. Great place to eat!

Nice restaurant with a good lively ambience. Extensive menu choices. Attentive and friendly waiters. Food was excellent and great value. Highly recommended

C’est le meilleur restaurant indien et dieu sait combien j’en ai testé. Je recommande vivement, et cela les yeux fermés.

The best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh 👌🏻

This was my first visit since the restaurant changed names (previously known as Khushi's) Great food, helpful staff all contributed to a great Friends reunion.

We went to this Resturant for an early dinner. The restaurant was located close to our hotel . We had the Dohra seekh kabab and the lamb Karan both of which were good . Excellent service from Joe

We had a friend's and family long luncheon get-together. Great fun, lovely food and very good service. We will return when next in Edinburgh.

Decent table layout. Noisy atmosphere with groups on byob overdose. Service sloppy not watching the tables. Soft drinks overpriced. Old fashioned Pakora was luke warm and bland. Chicken pakora was nice. Lettuce a few days old and wilting. Tikka masala tasteless. Lamb dish was under cooked but the sauce was nice. Rice fluffy, nan fresh but could gave been crispier. Overall a basic indian feast.

Lovely place and food. Can be better if portion sizes get bigger.

The worst experience in terms of service, Joe was not at all welcoming he made me feel uncomfortable,he was mumuring something and when I asked back all ok he stopped,me and my friends felt so uncomfortable that we had to leave.

Best indian food I have had nationwide. Very fresh. Tasted so authentic and homemade. Well done. Will be back.

The Restaurant is so beautiful from Outside and Inside.. And Food was equally beautiful..We ordered Paneer Sag ,Tawa Parantha ,we loved it ..

lovely service lovely food and waiters had a great time!!

The food was amazing, highly recommend. They accommodated an event space for us which was very helpful and staff were helpful throughout the day. We will definitely be going back there again.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at kahani, and I must say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening out or a special celebration. The staff were incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, offering great suggestions from the menu and ensuring we had everything we needed. The food was truly the highlight fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I tried the biryani, and it was an absolute delight, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. What really stood out was the attention to detail in both the dishes and the service. Whether you’re looking for a casual bite or a fine dining experience, kahani is a must visit. I can’t wait to return and try more of their amazing menu. Highly recommended!

It was first time here and the food was excellent, purushottam sir served us it was great talking to him

Unfortunately,the food didn't meet my expectations.The butter chicken lacked flavour and was extremely oily.The naan was cold and seemed like it had been sitting out for a while.And some delivery drivers was saying that the kitchen is completely dirty and I can suggest to new customers that please don't eat from this dirty restaurant

Great welcome at Kahani top drawer Indian food

Really really good curry. Very authentic and enjoyed it tremendously. Went with my wife and manager told us to share two half dishes (yes they have that option) so we got to try two dishes and the taste left us licking our fingers. Naan was also amazing. We asked if they had just normal Malai kulfi and they did - again was brilliant.

Just had the most amazing birthday meal here with all my family and friends- the food was excellent and the service outstanding!! They were so helpful from start to finish amazing with all the kids and we cannot thank our waiter Daryl enough who made everything perfect. The back room is perfect for big parties as you really feel you have your own private area and they even let us put up balloons and kept the cake 🎂 in the fridge until after the meal. We will definitely be back

On a vacation from India, the food here is a blessing, especially the Aloo chaat...really had me go Aaahhhh...Desi food and you are happy ! Great food...finger lickinglicious!!!

This is one of the restaurants I visit in Edinburgh for the last 25 year. The food is simply at another level altogether and they make the best Dal Makhani in town! First brought here by Indian colleagues and then repeatedly suggested by others when Inwas asking, looking for perhaps something different. Very strongly recommended!

The Kahani was a great place to do a group booking - they did a buffet menu for us all and it is also BYOB. The only thing that was not mentioned is that there is a 35p recycling charge for any bottles left over.

Food as well as the atmosphere inside were really great, we were served by Darryl, who was so nice for us. I recommend it 100%

Great food! Really authentic! some dishes are very homestyle which is super for Indians looking for that flavor or folks that want to step out of the tikka masala train. Can’t rec enough!

Lunch menu at £14.95 very good value for money as the portions are massive so you need to be hungry! We had the vegetable pakora, fish pakora for starters, and the lamb jalfrezi, chicken korma and dal tarka, All delicious! Staff super friendly, lovely interior, five stars highly recommend!

didn't receive order . no stars .

It is very good indian restaurant with very good prices and delicious food i suggested

Service was ok and the food was a bit below average. We ordered 2 lassis, fish kolliwada (appetizer) lamb biryani tandoori roti and chicken chilli South Indian style Birayani is supposed to be layered but this biryani was more like a pullao. The curry that it came with was bland. Tandoori roti was thin and chicken curry was just ok. Lassi didn’t taste that great either.

Great food, lot of variety, and amazing service. One of the few Indian restaurants, that serve food as good as we get in India

Lovely vibe, excellent food & service. Everyone is sitting around you enjoying the atmosphere & food, and I love going to Kahani. Never disappointed ❤️

Very good experience food and service definitely we recommend great hospitality never ever seen Shahid qureshi is the best

The food was very tasty, with portions that were just right and the service was attentive. Since the restaurant is very popular, it was quite full - which is of course really nice, but the acoustics made it very loud. Still a great restaurant!

Finding happiness is finding food! We were walking passed this restaurant and smell of food came out upon standing at their front door while me and my friend were checking the menu, so we gave it a try! Had a satisfying food experience especially the food options we were looking for. We are very thankful for Shahid and his crew who served us their best, politely and timely. If you are finding Indian cuisine, this is a defo. the meal definitely made me feel home, missing bits of Dubai.

Great Indian food and the service is very good I highly recommend it if you are in Edinburgh

Amazing indain food!!! Highly recommend

This review will be short and sweet The food was amazing. The depth of flavour in the dishes was just fantastic. All 4 of us that dined here were happily silent as we tucked into our food. My only issue was that we should've ordered more nan bread to soak up all that delicious sauce we had left over 😁 Food was served up quickly and was piping hot. This is an ideal place for a pre or post theatre bit of food. As its literally 2 mins down the road from The Playhouse. Can't recommend this place enough. And I'll be heading back as soon as I can. 👌

Great food but a bit expensive!

We came here for ginger tea but order other items as well because the food and atmosphere was looking great. We ordered Pakora chat, hot chocolate brownie as well. Both were amazing. We definitely recommend this place

The restaurant is wonderful, the food is delicious and clean, and the workers are very helpful, especially the employee Qureshi. You can ask them to reduce the pepper in the food. After eating, I ask for salty yoghurt. It is very nice. Everything was perfect. If only outdoor seating was provided, it would be more beautiful than the inside.

The restaurant is nice and its owners are respectable and clean people. It has nice outdoor seating, but it was a little cold. We went inside. The employee (witness), I think his name is, was very nice and we asked for the food not to be spicy, and in fact all the dishes were very mild and delicious. We ordered biryani, chicken masala, and Hyderabadi chicken, and the food was delicious. We ordered salty yogurt, and it was excellent and had a cumin flavor 😍 Overall worth a try

We had lots of lovely food here, the service was absolutely excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The experience was so good that we came for dinner two nights in a row. Highly recommend the fish pakora, best we've ever had by far. The lamb was beautiful as well as the mixed platter, every dish we had was lovely. We will definitely be dining here again.

Best BOYB Indian I've had for a long time! Very busy but service and speed of food delivery was excellent!

This is a very cute restaurant, being a vegetarian it is sometimes hard to find good taste Indian food but here we found a very well natured people and totally a yumm tasting Indian food… The craving for your home like food totally fulfills here.. Everything here is on point, the variety of food, the pricing and the atmosphere… it felt so amazing… we visited twice here… highly recommend visiting it..

We were at the restaurant this evening. All the dishes, including the ice cream for dessert, were really the finest. We were able to get the wine from the neighboring restaurant and enjoy it in Kahani, as the innkeeper probably doesn't sell alcohol in the restaurant because of his religious views. Hats off!! We would like to say a big thank you to the entire team at the restaurant. We will recommend you. Price-performance was awesome

Really good Indian food. Great, very attentive service. Although the restaurant was busy, everything went quickly and friendly.

Great experience! Thank you for a wonderful evening 🙏

Excellent Indian restaurant. Had dinner few times. We wanted to go back again in future. Very good food as well as customer service. Highly recommended.

Last night in the UK & our son wanted Indian food; Kahani was a great find - the food was tasty, the service was friendly, prompt AND, you could bring in your own beverages. We had curry, jalfrezi, biryani and onion bhajis - all delicious.

The taste is okay, but the prices are exaggerated and you should pay attention to the bill before paying because they are fraudulent.

Excellent Indian restaurant. The food is excellent, the service is pleasant and fast. Toilets very clean and well maintained. Definitely worth a visit if you fancy Indian cuisine.

Great time had by all our group of 12. Food is absolutely wonderful. I love curry.

Start to end the experience was brilliant. We never booked anywhere and came across this cracking wee place. Service was incredible very friendly staff. The food was so good and couldn't fault it at all. My wife and daughter however got locked in the toilet haha

Fabulous meal for someone with dietary constraints. Chef was completely flexible and staff was truly customer satisfaction obsessed. Very delicious.

!!! ATTENTION ALL INDIANS !!! If you are staying in Edinburgh and you really want authentic Indian food, this is THE place. Everywhere else I've been has had a weird British-y taste to it, but not this place. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, and there is a true Hindustani ambience. For a lovely homelike experience, Kahani is the best. Authentic food, staff, and atmosphere. 10/10

Visited for the second time and it was a disappointing experience. Food was not up to the mark..!

Thinking kahani the busiest restaurant in edinburgh and wondering quality of their food is top quality but got suprise after seeing their quality of food. I order lamb chop main got all lamb chop burnt it was tasteless can't even eat one piece of lambchop due to burnt Pieces are also not standard. Prices are very high compare to other I understand cost to recover but atleast should be worth paying but its not worth. Definatley this is my first and last order from this restaurant.

The food was so delicious. The staff was so accommodating. We were served by Purshotam. I highly recommend the lamb biryani.

The food is excellent and worth coming back for again But if they reduced their prices a little, it would be 100/100

Came here for food. Service was terrible. Staff were very rude to us. Terrible communication skills. Only good thing about this place was the food. Far too crammed, think it needs to be more spaced out. Would not recommend from our experience.

Very good food, good value, highly recommend. HPay- make payment easier👍👍

Great Indian food and friendly service!

Previously had pepper tikka monkfish in restaurant and amazing - so thought would try as take-away. Also had tandoori King prawn + aloo chana chaat (all 3 as starters) and still fantastic restaurant quality + great portions, so enough for next day!

I have been coming here with my family for the last ten years and it’s so delish. The starters omg!!! and the mango lassi is so good. the paneer kahari is rlly good!!! can’t recommend it enough tbh

Always Brilliant. Been many times since it was Kushi"s, never had a bad meal. Multiple visits later and over 20 years of visiting (in different premises) It remains my go-to for a curry in Edinburgh

Restaurant is not family friendly the asked us that, the kid should be quiet, otherwise we are not welcome.

Second worst curry I've ever had, food was all ready within 5 mins of ordering ( must have had a few microwaves going at the same time), wrong food brought to the table but no apology.... Asked if we wanted to order some aswell as... Member of staff walked Over picked up my bag and moved it himself so he could seat more customers (despite them saying they didn't want to sit there), staff told me they don't serve alcohol (fair enough), said I could bring my own (again fair enough) after fetching drinks from tesco one of the party opened a bottle coke that he bought from the shop and was told he wasn't allowed to drink it in there 😂 Overall they're absolutely rubbish in there, won't be returning

Excellent 👌🏻 The korma and butter chicken were outstanding

One of my favourite restaurants in edinburgh by FAR!! I had the most delicious lamb sag amongst other dishes!! Definitely recommend and 1000% will be back !!

Great tandoori and amazing lassi

The food was good, but they are not friendly ! We didn’t feel welcome!

The most beautiful Indian restaurant in Edinburgh! Don't miss it, it's very delicious! Best Indian restaurant in town, the food is super delicious!!

Great stop in! A big place so you’re likely to find a seat, they have rooms separated off so it doesn’t feel too overwhelming or loud. We ordered Chicken Jalaferizi and the Spicy Chicken something, 2 orders of rice, and Nan. We left plenty full and couldn’t finish. The Jalaferizi had a good spice and flavor. You will definitely want your own rice. Service was great. A lot of options on the menu.

Very crispy and tasty Naan and Roti! The kadahi paneer and bengan bharta were flavorful and spicy! Also appreciate that they let us in during closing hours. If you are in Edinburgh and missing Indian food, go try them!

We've been a few times and the food is always amazing. Yesterday we ordered takeaway, the food was great and the delivery man was super lovely! The restaurant also called us to confirm it was ok that one of my partners allergens was in one of my dishes which we really appreciated.

Excellent food and great service. Servers took care of us nicely !

We had 3 meals in Kahani restaurant in Edinburgh. Food was great. We especially loved their tawa paratha, and dal. Our little one really enjoyed their food. Decor was done nicely. I had never seen bougainvillea used to spruce up a restaurant but they were adding very cosy vibe to the environment. Service was good. The manager, as well as rest of the staff were very courteous and took good care of their customers. That may be the reason why we saw the restaurant was fully packed on evenings while other Indian restaurants around it were half empty Overall I had good experience in that restaurant.

Incredible. Just do it. The food is insanely good and service also. Absolutely delicious.

Venue and staff were nice. I was hoping for authentic Asian food and this was a watered down version of Asian Indian food. Maybe catering for their “white” bland audiences a bit too much.

Having not been back to the UK for 16 years , I missed the Indian food prepared in my home country . The meal was absolutely brilliant with a chicken madras to die for . The best curry I have had in 16 years ! Well done guys . Rob C

Absolutely amazing food and nice service.

Looks can be deceiving. The image uploaded doesn’t look half bad however let me tell you when I say I’m a man of god and the lord sure punished me all night and all day today. Shocking! Not just me but friends who also joined me last night in what was probably the worst food one can imagine felt the wrath of god! I keep referring back to god as I have no other option but to pray my stomach gets better and the vomiting stops. Sorry but I wouldn’t be back not even if you paid me to eat here again sometimes one’s pride is enough to make you walk away. P.s. to the waiter who tried wiping the floor/tables from the leaky roof. Little advice… tell the owner to put his hand in his pocket and fix the bloody roof! When you ask for a mocktail and see dripping black water from the roof, not appealing at all.

Very dirty The table is sticky Service is not good Food is disgusting

Great service, very attentive and a really good Indian meal that really showcases the variety

Too fast service and very noisy room. Value for money too high.

Excellent lunch and big portions for lunch time menu. Staff very attentive. Would highly recommend and never say that!!! Will be back again at lunch time.

Kahaani, nestled just a 5-minute stroll from Calton Hill, is a true gem of Edinburgh. Renowned among locals, it's no surprise it tops the charts for curry aficionados. As someone who savors authentic flavors, Kahaani's tandoor dishes whisked me back to my days in New Delhi. The tandoori lamb chops were a revelation, tender and perfectly spiced, paired exquisitely with mint chutney. The dhaba-style chicken curry, brimming with robust flavors and enhanced by the bone-in chicken, invoked nostalgic memories. While I longed for a bit more heat, each bite was a journey down memory lane. The buttered tandoori roti provided the ideal canvas for savoring every morsel. And let's not forget the mango lassi, reminiscent of the vibrant streets of Kolkata. The grand finale, masala tea, was a fitting conclusion to this culinary journey. Service was impeccable, with the courteous staff, especially Purushottam, adding a personal touch by recommending dishes tailored to my palate. Kahaani truly lives up to its name, weaving a culinary tale that every Indian missing home would cherish.

Rohit chopra is best employe of the kahani restaurant he knows how to attend the guest amazing experience over here… Devesh sharma From India delhi

Kahaani, nestled just a 5-minute stroll from Calton Hill, is a true gem of Edinburgh. Renowned among locals, it's no surprise it tops the charts for curry aficionados. As someone who savors authentic flavors, Kahaani's tandoor dishes whisked me back to my days in New Delhi. The tandoori lamb chops were a revelation, tender and perfectly spiced, paired exquisitely with mint chutney. The dhaba-style chicken curry, brimming with robust flavors and enhanced by the bone-in chicken, invoked nostalgic memories. While I longed for a bit more heat, each bite was a journey down memory lane. The buttered tandoori roti provided the ideal canvas for savoring every morsel. And let's not forget the mango lassi, reminiscent of the vibrant streets of Kolkata. The grand finale, masala tea, was a fitting conclusion to this culinary journey. Service was impeccable, with the courteous staff, especially Purushottam, adding a personal touch by recommending dishes tailored to my palate. Kahaani truly lives up to its name, weaving a culinary tale that every Indian missing home would cherish.

Second time here totally family friendly and we love a curry, it is now the Best curry in Edinburgh in my eyes. What can I say apart from the welcome was awesome, food blew us away, again !! I don’t normally review as I tend to forget but wow !! bring your own bottle also so give it a try guys won’t be disappointed.

Delicious meal and great quick service

Lovely Indian restaurant with excellent food and service. Lamb biryani was some of the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend if you like Indian spicy food.

It’s been a while that l tasted flavor packed Indian food .. very hospitable manager and each staff member with smiles and care .. food was excellent and sparkling with balanced spices .. tried the butter Chicken , Bakorah, and Biryani .. dont miss it !

Very good Indian restaurant in the middle of Edinburgh city centre. Very good food, I really enjoyed it.

Good food. The friendly staff are the stand out feature. The manager was attentive to everyone and Rohit looked after us very well.

There were six of us. Every one of us really enjoyed this meal. We had the special lunch which was very good value. Apart from the value, the food was lovely and everything was very fresh and tasty. I would recommend this to anyone. We each paid £20 (that included a decent tip). Another advantage was that diners are invited to take their own wine/beer and there is no corkage charge. Highly recommended!

There are many Indian restaurants in the UK. We entered this restaurant without a reservation during meal time. Fortunately, there were seats. The staff was very enthusiastic and friendly. He would recommend us the best way to order. The curry we ordered, whether it goes with NAAN or The rice is all delicious, but those who don’t like spicy food should be careful. All meals have spiciness. I ordered the Hyderabadi Biryani, which is wrapped in a layer of biscuit and is very special. It’s spicy and spicy. It’s very enjoyable. But the portion was really too big, so I ended up taking it away (you need to pay for bags and take-out boxes). Please note: there is no Indian Teh Tarik in the Indian restaurant, but other drinks are prepared, not ordinary canned soft drinks. They are very careful.

Went with friends on a Sunday 2 course meal £14.95 (fabulous value) BYOB (charge 25p to dispose of bottle - No corkage (best deal ever) Not rushed at all Food was excellent Staff were attentive and friendly Would give this restaurant a thumbs up for sure

On a visit to Edinburgh with family we decided to go out for dinner on a Sunday evening. We booked to visit the Kahani and they certainly did not disappoint. We all chose different curries and shared them. The staff were very friendly without being intrusive and were very helpful in recommending suitable dishes for various tastes. I can definitely recommend this restaurant.

A Gem in the City: Kahani Indian Restaurant, Edinburgh Tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh, Kahani offers a delightful Indian dining experience. This charming little restaurant boasts a convenient city-center location and is easily accessible. While the menu may not be extensive, it focuses on quality over quantity. Their dishes showcase a delightful touch of spice, but fear not! They happily adjust the heat level to your preference. Kahani shines in its fresh ingredients. The meats are of great quality, and the fish dishes are cooked to perfection – melt-in-your-mouth tender and bursting with flavor. An extra perk? Kahani is BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle), allowing you to pair your meal with your favorite beverage. Overall, Kahani is a fantastic choice for a delicious and authentic Indian meal in a cozy and convenient setting.