Kebab Mahal in Edinburgh, City of

Food is very good and reasonably priced, the owner and (I assume) his son are friendly. The place is unassuming and functional rather than fancy.

I ordered a mixed kebab and was surprised that the chicken in it wasn't grilled on skewers. Instead, it looked like someone had cooked the chicken in the oven and then pulled the meat from the bones before adding it to the kebab. The pita bread was also quite hard. Overall, it wasn't the best kebab I've had.

Couple of hours ago, we went there to buy, Doner kebab, Lamb rogan josh and 2 keema rice. At first, we mentioned to the proprietor that please add extra spicy to lamb rogan josh and then he said, yes , later on when we reached home, opened up all items, Unfortunately, there was not enough salt in the rice and the best part was lamb rogan josh curry wasn’t spicy at all.. Sorry to say this, worst experience and we paid approximately 29.80£ …after all it’s not about money, it’s also what a customer expect from them is trust… satisfaction level became zero … I don't recommend anyone here. Thanks

We recently purchased a Hot Kebab, Keema Rice Extra Spicy, and Lamb Rogan Josh. We spent £30 to make sure that everything was spicy and fresh unfortunately everything was very disastrous. Especially the Lamb Rogan Josh not spicy and the quantities of the item were below average quality of the rice was very cold and lumped the worst food I ever had in Edinburgh. Am especially don't recommend this store to anyone and my friends

An Edinburgh legendary institution. What more can I say.

Food was delicious, we loved it.

Lowest food garde , very disappointed with taste and smell. Tried to eat as we were hungry. Just took just few bites to stop. Tastes like we are eating meat that's been kept for weeks .very very oily .USA would invade the shop if they knew the amount of oil found in food. Waste of 30 pounds. Worst Pakistani food!!

The portion size is too good. The taste is excellent. There can be a bit of waiting sometimes but that's manageable. We had to wait around 20-25 mins for food after ordering but it was fine given that it was steaming hot when it arrived.

It's one of the oldest places to eat in the area. The owner is just lovely and very well respected. He has his son too who works there and it's a great team. I was starving and a kebab roll on a pita with sauce and salad was the best that my hungry stomach enjoyed. Thanks

I was homeless without a kitchen for a few days and had to resort to some place cost effective that is healthy and most importantly filling. And I am vegan. Unlike other places in Edinburgh which charge a lot of money for very less food Kebab Mahal is very opposite. It has stayed over the years for a reason and it goes beyond selfish reasons to feed people. The gentlemen involved were courteous and kind. It's definitely not a five star restaurant vibe but the food is authentic and beyond good. It's healthy and extremely filling. As someone who grew up in India the portion size was way too much and very appropriate (and more arguably) for the price. I am recommending all my friends from UoE to jump here and to all those I already did they really liked it. It's based at the heart of Uni Campuses and it's open until very late in the night. What else can I ask for? I am really grateful that they have been running the business.

I was in Glasgow for 5 nights with family, and this was the worst place, hands down. Pizza and Kebabs were awful. The only food that tasted ok was the chips and cheese.

Hands down the best Indian/Pakistani cuisine in Scotland. The quality of the food is unbelievably good, the portions are very generous and the overall cooking is amazing. Anything on the menu tastes just amazing and it always has (been eating here since early 2000s). The place has everything you could want food wise and the staff don't need to impress anyone, they are just great at what they do.

If you’re looking for the best food in Edinburgh it’s very easily Kebab Mahal. The food is simply inconceivably delicious and unparalleled to anything else you will find. It is truly out of this world and must be appreciated by more people!!

So declious and yummy food. Highly recommended 👌 to all.

Great kebabs and curry. Really friendly staff and amazing value. We Always visit when we are in Edinburgh. Veggie dishes definitely worth trying:)

The ultimate hidden gem. Looks like the kind of place you'd only go to after a night out but had one of the nicest curries of my life here! Highly recommend.

Great customer service, friendly staff

Every year i go to the fringe and every year me and my 3 mates come to Kebab Mahal. Dont be put off by the cold looking donner in the window, you’ll always see people inside and thats the true sign of how good it is. We always order the lamb karahi, its one of the best iv ever had. The blend of flavours, the fresh tomatoes and the succulent lamb that just falls apart with one bite is unparalleled. We get the aloo keema too which is mince and potato. Wow. Rich flavours, spicy, soft potatoes and freshness throughout. A pleasure with every bite. We then have 4 naans and some seekh kebab starters. Incredible with the chilli sauce. The staff have been the same for 27 years, the foods been incredible since day 1. If you’re in Edinburgh and need somewhere to eat thats tasty, filling, enjoyable and served with a smile, this is your spot. We eat like kings for less than £12 a head.

Had the aloo keema rice and mushroom rice, and a plain nan was amazing, very tasty, not greasy 😋 the best I have had in a long time was looking forward to have a curry out of here as it's been a while as I was to far away and it definitely did not disappoint. The staff were lovely and friendly as well. Thank u

Used to be a regular customer, until I moved to London. Went in yesterday fir the 1st time in almost 18 years. Quality of food and service has not changed. Still as good as ever. Also nice to see Mr Khan still running the show!

It is okay, a restaurant owned by an old man named Zahid. The order was samboosa. Unfortunately, it is ready and reheated in oil. It soaks up the oil more. Tandoori grilled chicken. We did not like it. It comes with a salad that is preferable to be separated. Karahai is regular chicken, not comparable to Indian or Pakistani Gulf restaurants.

Ive been going to KM for many years. It's always a good meal! Mr Khan and his family and colleagues are warm, welcoming and attentive. The food is traditional "British/Scottish" IndianSub-continent fare. (Not Indian because they are Pakistani by ethnicity.) It is tasty, well cooked, plentiful and filling, This is a no-frills restaurant with formica tale tops and Lino flooring but the crockery, eating-irons and glasses are always spotless. The serving dishes are very clean too. No alcohol is available and it is not permitted on the premises. Good value.

It wasn't good enough. The flavour was okay. But there was no clean environment. Nan was nice. Service was poor.

Biryani and chicken daal were amazing. Visit here if you miss home food.

A wonderful old man with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who run a halal restaurant. The taste of biryani tabab tabab and edam meat with chapati is very delicious.

Quality of food is not as it was before . Hopefully they pick it up soon . A

Staff were friendly and nice however it was probably the worse pizza I’ve ever had. It was awful and had no taste. Don’t recommend it to anyone.

It was very bad! It only had huge pieces of onion in the kebab and fennel that shouldn't be in it. The service was okay! It was so bad I had to throw it away. I had a bad taste in my mouth for a long time. I would say this was the worst kebab I have ever eaten in my life!

Very poor service. Ask for a kebab. Tried to confirm it had no egg. They said yes egg on the pita. Then I Said I'll have the kebab meat without pita. Then when I go to leave they say ohh actually pita is egg free.. really bad service overall. Avoid.

Just delicious! And very cheap!

The most delicious food I have eaten in Edinburgh I highly recommend it specially for Muslims as all the food there halal

Found this place after suggestion from a Desi store owner nearby for authentic Pakistani food. Looking at the place from outside we decided to try the Mosque Kitchen on the corner but left there on encountering the strong Haldi smells of typical Indian Bangladeshi restaurants. Very small joint. We didn’t think we’d eat in. No customer service. But the place was busy and food smelled authentic. We picked menu cards off the front desk and ordered at the counter. Say in to enjoy the tandoor roti that we could see at other tables. Lamb Bhuna gosht had real home made good taste , chicken karahi awesome and dal tarka was good too. Tandoori roti 🤤 and lassi lazeez( delicious). Aaloo paratha was not as tasty though very huge. Will eat here again when in Edinburgh esp for Lamb Bhuna gosht

Amazing food, reasonable prices and nice quantity. Overall very impressive!!

Great food, friendly and helpful staff 👌

Very poor service and the worst food i have ever eaten!!

worst experience ever!!!! Instead of doner kebab we had salat and meat with bread

Best takeaway for desi style curry food in Edinburgh by far Love this place

One of the best places to eat in Edinburgh. I used to visit this place regularly years ago. Came back to edinburgh for a day trip and still the same quality food. There is loads of fancy places to eat but this place place is simple with great tasting food. Well done guys.

Another hidden gem. Great food and service, never disappointed when we visit. Every dish is delicious and moreish, we always order too much so we can take the extra’s home

A hidden gem. The best curry in Edinburgh by far. Every dish is delicious, the staff are so friendly and helpful. A family favourite

The food have really good quality and the value of it is amazing but the atmosphere can be improved a bit! Overall 4.9 stars

Pitiful welcome, pitiful cuisine. Food not matching order. I strongly advise against it.

Kebab was nice and well priced but no chillies or anything of the like 😔

The kababs are really good and the seasoning are perfect! Not too salty or not flavourless at all! Eat with the vegetables that was served with it and at a little bit of sauce, brilliant! I recommends the mix kabab and the chicken kabab.

Been going here for over 30 years, I'm of south Asian heritage and if its authentic Indian / Pakistani food you want this is one of the best places around, its not a fancy restaurant so maybe not one for a dinner date but the food does all the talking.

Food is good. Chicken and lamb beryani

This is as unpretentious as it gets, it's not the place to take a first date for a romantic dinner. If you're looking for delicious Pakistani cuisine, you won't find better anywhere in Scotland. Everything on the menu is superb, but the chicken tikka masala is a highlight. Highly recommended.

I love this place. Simple. Quality. Well priced!

A lovely place to get a bite to eat, great food and great service. Portion sizes are amazing for the price and quality is of a high standard.

Today, I placed an order for Chicken Tikka Masala curry and Lamb Tikka Masala curry for takeaway. However, when I got home and opened the containers, I realized that I had been given the wrong order. Instead of the curries, I found kebabs in the containers. This experience has left me feeling extremely disappointed.

Fantastic Food and great people

Best lamb madras ever. No where even comes close. It's not a modern and flashy just goofood done exceptionally well

Amazing food and good atmosphere. We visited on a busy night so had to wait a bit for the food but was worth waiting for.

Just finished eating what has to be the worst curry I’ve ever been served: cold, flavourless chicken tikka biryani, flavourless sag aloo, two stale poppadums and a naan bread that was also stale and cold. Just absolute trash across the board, and fairly expensive as well. Place must have changed hands since it acquired its good reviews.

Family style resturant, good food good price, fast service.

family atmosphere, friendly staff,amazing food and really good service 👌

Lamb biriyani was awesome, one of best biriyani

The food is average and the price is the okay.

I had a terrible experience today at Kebab Mahal. It was quite busy when I entered and one of the staff members told me to wait for 5 minutes, which I was fine with considering the busy time. But after waiting for over 30 minutes, the staff came upto to me to let me know that they cannot serve food to me. The thing that annoyed me the most was the staffs attitude. He was rude and behaved like I ( the customer) was a burden to the restaurant. Overall, it was a really unwelcoming atmosphere.

After so many years of having been a regular, once again I feel satisfied culinary wise with a smile on both my face and wallet. Enjoy!!

Had a gorgeous meal prep theatre. The naan was huuuuge! Staff so lovely and kind.

Had a scrumptious meal (lamb briyani) during my visit here. The restaurant was very generous with their portion and meal was really good. My go to place for lamb briyani in Edinburgh

Wonderfully tasty food!! Chicken tikka is my favorite!

It was 1st time visit and had a great experience. The food was delicious and person who owns it was really kind. ♥️ definitely visiting again

Was looking for a very spice dish, but didn’t get it

Afghani food is I believe one of the best cuisines in the world that is underrated. the food was amazing and the staff was nice, highly recommended.

Recently indulged in a delightful spread at Kebab Mahal, and here's the lowdown: Favorites: 1. Chicken Tikka Bhuna (£11.95): A true standout, rich in flavor and satisfaction. 2. Chicken Tikka Biryani (£12.95): Fragrant and well-spiced – a biryani worth savoring. 3. Roti (£1.95): The star of the show – simply the best, could munch on it all day. Final Thoughts: The combination of Chicken Tikka Bhuna, Chicken Tikka Biryani, and the heavenly Roti makes Kebab Mahal a must-visit. The flavors are rich, and the variety is impressive. A feast worth returning for!

Cheap and cheerful with very friendly staff. Would definitely head back.

I was introduced to this place 26 years ago as an exchange student by a group of friends. 26 years later, food tastes just as good. The tandooris were well done and moist. And their nan still as large as before. Best to sit in and enjoy.

Been eating here for the last 18 years. Thank you, Chacha.

Most amazing Indian food in Edinburgh.

Here you come to experience good food and generous portions.

My go to place for chapati and dal in winter.

The food in here is excellent. Never fails to disapoint. Perfect thx u.

It was ok, just. Like many people we sought this out based on either reviews or youtube people. Guy serving was pleasant, the food was edible but not enjoyable. I wouldnt bother.

Staff attentive and made suggestions. Portions are abundant. THE FOOD is some of the best I've tasted. My wife had the Chiken curry while I had a mixed Kebab. The curry was rich with just the right spice. The Kebab, best I've had outside Turkey.

worst doner kebab I've ever ate, my hands are still swimming in grease.

We’ve been customers for over 20 years both sit in and takeaway! Both lamb and chicken dishes always tender and tasty! Breads are superb too!

Absolutely terrible food. Even worse service. Took 2 buses to get here and was absolutely devastated with it. Will not be returning ever again. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING HERE. Shocking

Miss the Mahal having now moved to Fife... Hope to be back soon.

One of best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh especially in terms of the size of the plates and the prices. The staff are also very friendly and provide a great service.

Food was tasty and it's good value and service is quick.

This is a great no frills good food kinda place, friendly and relatively inexpensive for a sit down meal. E.g., Lamb bhuna (recommended) and pilau rice just short of £15. No alcohol if that's important to you.

5 star bread; 3star curry. Transport cafe ambience; nice staff. Take your pick.

Came back thirty years after my student days. Glad to say it’s still the same good value and great food that I remember. No frills, massive portions, authentic flavours.

Food great really enjoyed again thank you

OG Halal restaurant that's been here since the beginning of time. Proper Pakistan-Indian Cuisine. Highly recommend Lamb Seekh kebab and the Curries

Also das Essen würde ich als 5 Sterne Küche bezeichnen. Die Räumlichkeiten sind zwar nicht schön aber das Essen und der Service übertrumpfen es.

The best indian food in Edinburgh!

The kebab was good; filling and fairly priced. I paid through an app and I get fortnightly text message advertisements which I cannot opt out of or block. This is annoying.

Heerlijk gegeten, vooral de tindra curry kom ik graag nog een keer voor terug!

Always a warm welcome. No frills, dress down interior with a canteen feel. But just the best curry in Edinburgh. Quick, easy and delicious. My go to curry house when I’m out in the city.

I traveled to Kebab Mahal restaurant by changing two buses with the hope of having a good lunch. When I arrived there, there was only one guy in the restaurant serving food, taking orders, and collecting money from customers. During peak hours, it was so disappointing to see only one guy managing the restaurant. I waited for my turn, and finally, when he was free, he came to me asking for my order. I ordered Pindi (okra) and chapati (bread). It took so long, and when the food arrived, all I could see were onions with a few pieces of okra. I was trying to find the okra from that flood of onions. On the other hand, he gave me only one chapati; at least he should have asked how many chapatis we needed. So I finished one chapati and then waited again for like 10 minutes as he was running around the restaurant. When he came back, I ordered two more chapatis, and I had to wait another 10 minutes. Overall, the Pindi dish was more like an onion dish, and the service was terrible. I even complained to the guy at the desk that it was more like an onion recipe with a few pieces of okra added. He just looked at me and walked away. I would never want to visit Kebab Mahal again!!! Editing message, forgot to attach the photo of that Onions/ pindi dish 🙄 check it yourself, is this pindi/ okra dish or onions dish? If the guy could be polite with me, I could have written still positive review but I'm so annoyed with his attitude and that made me to leave this review to let the people know and then they might try to improve their services or at least their attitude!!

We ordered roti, chicken biryani, and chicken lollipop. All quite delicious. We paid £19.95.

The food is amazing and service lovely, I've been coming here for 10 years, highly recommended

Sehr leckeres und günstiges Essen, Service meist freundlich

Good plate for a very late dinner

You have to have their Biryani. Amazing traditional food. Service with extra care & love. You are missing something if you don’t eat their food.

The Nan bread was good, but lamb biryani was below average, chicken madras curry tasted like tomato soup with spices and chicken. Tandoori chicken was also an average dish. Service wise, it was okay.

Halal food . Place is outdated put the food was good . Staff are welcoming I would recommend