Shamoli in Edinburgh, City of

The service was fantastic, but the Thai food isn't even close to real Thai food. It was super greasy and didn't look, feel or taste like Thai food. The Indian menu may be a lot better, but the chef needs a lot more experience and practice to make decent Thai food.

Both the food and service were amazing. The Tandoori meats were tasty and well cooked, Penang Curry was great and flavoursome and the service was efficient, kind and professional. Worth it!

I absolutely loved the food and I need to go again. The staff were very nice.

We had a beautiful meal here on Tuesday night. Chicken madras and chicken balti were both absolutely fantastic. Chicken just melted in your mouth. Bombay aloo was very tasty and potatoes cooked to perfection. Garlic naan bread was light and flavoursome, not stodgy and doughy like we've had at other places. Service was also top notch too. Would definitely return if visiting Edinburgh again.

Fast and friendly service, we were seated quickly and getting quick refills on tap water was no problem at all. The food was delicious! We ordered cheese naan, tikka masala, and madras chicken. All nicely flavored and the madras chicken had a nice amount of spice to it. The restaurant itself was clean and nicely decorated. We had a nice view of the royal mile from where we sat.

A few vegan options, very nice and open staff (fairly hot is really hot ;-)) The food was really good, we will come back!!!

It’s always a tell-tale when the restaurant is near empty. Prices are high, portions are near to nothing. Service was alright but what’s it worth when you leave feeling hungry?

Quiet Wednesday evening and wanted something different to the usual pub food in the area. Upstairs restaurants are always a gamble but we were welcomed immediately by the staff & the food was beautiful. Lovely view of the royal mile - would recommend 😊

The restaurant was very good. It’s a combo of Thai and Indian Cuisines. We ordered the Tom Yum Soup with King Prawns. This dish was fantastic - a little spicy but very delicious. Then for main entree we ordered the Shamoli Special Biryani which consists of chicken, lamb, and prawn. We also ordered Tandoori Murgh (Tandoori Chicken). The Biryani was a bit oily and had lots of curry powder, which was a bit much but still the Biryani was not too bad. The Tandoori Chicken was fabulous.

I was advised an amazing main dish with curry, chicken and not too spicy as asked. The flavored rice was also excellent and the atmosphere was nice !

The dishes were quite good, with authentic flavors, but the disappointment came from the dessert. The cheesecake was dry and tasteless, it looked like cardboard. Also, the portions of the main dishes were a bit tight. Finally, the staff was not in traditional attire, which took away some of the charm from the experience. Too bad, because the potential is there!

There is a shamoli in Cheshire.( where I live) I accidentally ordered in Edinburgh. Realised my mistake when I went to collect in Cheshire. I called Edinburgh to tell them and pay for the food ( it was my fault) they were very kind and wouldn’t accept payment. If I’m in Edinburgh I will go and leave a massive tip. So kind, and understanding. Thanks

Good service and food at a decent price. Nothing to complain about. It is a hidden gem. People might miss the place as it is on the 1st floor with a narrow staircase (even though there is a big name board on the front)

I ate here with a family group totaling seven people. Every one of us enjoyed our meals. My partner and I shared a Thai feast menu (I think that’s what it was called) it offered a wonderful collection of flavors and textures. The service was friendly and efficient

We arrived into Edinburgh later than expected due to a flight delay. After hastily checking into our hotel the six of us were starving. We were practically running through the streets in search of a restaurant when... lo and behold.. literally like a beacon in the night we ascended a flight of stairs into this delightfully cozy and cheery eatery. When we asked the pleasant host, "can we still get a table"? He responded, "Absolutely"!! I know it was late (around 10 pm) and they were looking to call it a night but they served us beer, wine, and the most delicious Thai food. They cold not have been nicer and more welcoming. Atmosphere is fantastic, food is great and reasonable. Highly recommend!

Worst Indian food I have ever eaten abroad as a half-Indian. The Thai food was also bad! My lamb was tough and old. Sauces were sour and slimy. Only the dessert was good. Otherwise absolutely not authentic. There was almost a complete lack of spices.

Delicious meal, friendly and efficient staff. The food is cooked fresh and very tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant. On the Main Street.

Party of three visiting Edinburgh for a few days. Just stumbled upon this Thai Indian restaurant on the Royal Mike. Great service, great food! I had Chicken PadThai and Spinach Padking. Both dishes were very flavorful! Portion sizes were excellent. My dining partners enjoyed their meals as well.

Amazing food and service, one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever been to! Would recommend for everyone wishing to try classical dishes.

Had a wonderful dinner this evening at Shamoli Thai and Indian restaurant. There were three of us. The service is impeccable and our server was extremely helpful with helping us decide on just how hot we wanted our dishes. We had chicken Penang, butter chicken and pad king. A nice mix of Thai and Indian food. All the dishes were nicely presented and everyone commented that their dish was the best! They were all good. We are visiting from Canada and leaving Edinburgh shortly but if we were staying longer we all agreed we would come back. Do not hesitate to eat here !!!

Issues with our booking. Made a reservation during the Edinburgh festival. Got email confirmation but when we arrived the place was closed…. Very strange. Few hours later received an email saying our booking was cancelled…

Food was terrible! Chicken was more of a soupy chicken, tough and completely tasteless! Sauce was spicy but without any taste…. Sweet potato pakora tasted like absolutely nothing! Find another better restaurant. Absolutely not worth the money! Staff was very unfriendly!

Shamoli is a hidden gem - be on the lookout for it if you you are in the oldtown of Edinburgh! Best vindaloo I have had in the UK, by far!

Managed to book a seat after a later fringe show. Food was standard, service was good apart from fact no-one was about when we left. A courteous cheerio wouldn't have gone a miss.

I've had a lot of Thai green Currys both in the UK and around the world and without doubt this was the best one I've ever had absolutely superb

We visited Shamoli restaurant in May when travelling to Edinburgh. It's located on the first floor of the building on the high street. It is a halal restaurant, which serves a variety of Indo Chinese food. The price was decent and the proportion was good. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They have tables next to the windows which offer a beautiful view of the city outside. Had a really enjoyable lunch.

US visitor perspective. Looking for dinner past 930pm after a Fringe event. Saw this place and was feeling kinda desperate thinking we had slim pickings this late at night. Service was ok since there were only 3 other tables occupied. Food was disappointing- my pad Thai was basically chop suey. The noodles weren’t even rice noodles. Unacceptable since you can easily look up a pad Thai recipe and I’m sure rice noodles aren’t scarce. Served with sweet chili sauce and Parmesan cheese for the salad. Skip this place unless you are really desperate.

Excellent Thai food- great service and reasonably priced.

Excellent Indian and Thai food. The chicken tikka biryani was phenomenal, delicious mango lassi, and very tasty pad thai.

Happy to find this Thai restaurant on the Royal Mile in the middle of the Edinburg Festival. Fantastic food! We devoured everything and all but licked the plates clean! 😂

The meal was fabulous. Around the table we had an assortment curries, Biryanis and Thai food and everybody loved their meal. The children, who don’t like spicy food really enjoyed their korma and butter chicken, which was made to suit them. The atmosphere was great and the staff were very attentive and gave great suggestions. Would definitely come again.

This food was actually very surprising how great the dishes were. We were a party of five and everyone absolutely loved the dishes. We had chickpea masala, padpriew wan chicken , sweet-and-sour vegetables highly recommend this place!!

A wonderful Thai- Indian experience with a most delightful host.

Very good Indian restaurant with a wide and varied menu so there is something for everyone. I particularly enjoyed the tandoori chicken which was so flavourful and tender and came out sizzling. Not the fanciest food but it is very well priced, especially for the location. They are also very patient and flexible with large groups which is helpful.

Food and ambience both were very good We eat only Thai and we really like the taste. Thanks to all staff in order to let us have this very nice dinner

Great welcome to Thai Indian Restaurant on Royal Mile Spacious dining overlooking the The Mile A lot of choice on the menu

Great flavor and excellent service! The beef was a bit tough but everything else was perfect. Highly recommend, great for the family.

Shamoli is a hidden gem! A bit tucked away, but a delicious meal and great service. Well worth the stop. Would come back if I’m in the city again.

I got the lamb bhuna and it was so delicious! The wait staff was extremely helpful and attentive! There is also a lovely view of the royal mile. Will definitely come again next time I’m in Edinburgh!

Very nice Indian and Thai food - I had excellent aloo palak!

We visited this place, because we were really hungry. However, after visit I would have rather prefered to stay hungry. The lamb kebab, which I ordered was badly cook, the meat was not tender at all, but even worse was a waiter. I was quite cold and asked if the window could be closed, but the waiter said no. Also I wanted to order an extra butter, which was not possible without any explanation either. While we were eating, he came to show to my husband how he should properly eat Indian food touching his cutlery and plates, which was not his business at all. Cherry on the top was that he charged 10 % service fee without even telling us, which has not happened to us in any other place in Edinburgh. Please do not visit this place, rather choose some nice British restaurant where they will treat you well.

Just No! This isn't even close to an authentic Thai food experience. The Indian is just about average. The chef is Bangladeshi, so even though not authentic, it is at least in the ballpark. But whoever is claiming to cook Thai food in the kitchen, should be fired! Definitely THE WORST Thai food we have had. EVER! I am willing to bet good money the "Thai chef" has absolutely no idea what actual Thai food is like! Please spend your hard earned money elsewhere.

My food didn't arrive. I ordered and it said delivered but it never got to me.

Clean and modern decor, courteous and attentive service, large menu of both Thai and Indian cuisine. I enjoyed the sheek kebab starter but the vindaloo was the star of the show for me. Very hot as the menu states, but the spice didn't overwhelm the wonderful flavor.

Had a lovely Indian meal here last night. The food was served very quickly and it was very tasty. Extensive menu with lots of information about the degree of heat and spice in each meal.

I'm missing rice , can I have a refund for my rice or delivery asap, please?

I hate how this place hasnt got the 5 stars it deserves... just wow... the food was absolutely on point and the staff were soo friendly. My battery was dead on my phone and they charged it for me. I will 100% be back .......

Authentic yummy food! Staff were really friendly and portions were a good size but not too much. Great menu choices as well.

Good tasty food in the middle of the tourist strip Royal Mile. I was surprised that there weren't more people there as it was dinner time. Really recommend this small restaurant if you are looking for some good Asian food to satiate your body with.

This was a great discovery. On the Royal Mile, delicious food, friendly and great service. It was wonderful.

Restaurant access through Stairs, not easy for everyone. Food is delicious but to much spices used. Portion is good

Both Indian and Thai dishes were exceptional. Full of flavour and nice amount of heat if you’re a chilli lover. Cheers guys

Top class food. The chicken balti, prawn curry, mixed Indian/thai starter and daal were excellent. The naan was to die for. Excellent friendly service.

A perfect place to have an Indian or Thai dinner. It’s worth a excellent recommedation !

Very good food and service, they easily made accommodations for food allergies and other preferences

Great service, accommodated and made recommendations for avoiding dairy, food was amazing! Clean and pleasant atmosphere.

Amazing food, quick service, upstairs on the Royal Mile. After travelling for a few weeks we had a hankering for Thai food. Shamoli did not disapoint, food was of generous portions and authentic just what we needed. Totally recommend worth going upstairs for.

Great flavors well cooked - best Tandoori chicken I have had. Lentil soup with small chunks of pineapple and a mint salad dressing provided a wonderful variety of flavors. Excellent!

Delicious food and friendly staff.

Had dinner here on Easter after looking for a well-recommended place nearby. The restaurant was not very busy, and the servers were prompt to take our orders and check in on us. The food was very good and although we stayed past closing, we were not rushed to leave. We shared a lot of food for a reasonable price. I would certainly recommend for anyone looking for a good meal and decent prices.

Freezer surprise, they need 90 to serve deep fried frozen food and dirty water as a curry. Avoidable

Surprisingly good authentic Indian restaurants in the heart of the old city. Staff made some excellent suggestions and everything from the lamb curry to the garlic naan was quite tasty.

Good food Good location Open till 11

Food ordered from vegetarian menu contained chicken

outstanding every time, best vindaloo in Edinburgh and the Thai food is also amazing

Great location, hidden gem. Brilliant choice of menu. I had Thai food while my husband had Indian and we both really enjoyed it. Good service, the staff were attentive. Value for money as Edinburgh can be a tad expensive. We would definitely recommend.

My family went for the Indian food, it was AWFUL! The naan breads tasted and looked like they were from a cheap supermarket brand. Inedible. Curry was full of oil, paneer was dry and microwaved. Portions of rice were tiny. Worst part was the service charge added for a table of 4 when service was poor!! Please beware and go for authentic food elsewhere, this really ruined our trip.

both the Indian and Thai food are outstanding, bit too much fat on the duck but didn't detract from the quality of the dishes, my new go to place⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️amazing

Thank you Shamoli for putting a metal barb in my food. This is Chicken Tikka Massallam by the way. Hope you enjoy seeing your customers in misery while they bleed eating your food.

Pad Thai doesn’t taste like pad Thai at all

I dined at Shamoli Thai and Indian Restaurant on 11/3/2023, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. The Thai curry dish and biryani I ordered both had an unusual taste and smell, which was quite off-putting. The biryani, in particular, resembled khichri rather than the flavorful dish I was expecting. To make matters worse, the owner's demeanor was rather disappointing. They seemed uninterested in providing recommendations when asked and were not responsive to clear communication. This lack of attentiveness greatly affected the overall experience. I sincerely hope that Shamoli takes steps to improve the food quality and customer service, as there is potential for this restaurant to offer a much better dining experience. While I have no plans of returning in the future, I do hope this review brings about positive changes.

Right off the street, open late, great service, the food was very good, lavatories are clean, nice atmosphere.

Extremely poor! The food is not at all authentic. The main Indian dishes were full of oil, way more than average and had split from the sauce. The sauces did not taste homemade and were way too salty. The pilau rice was not traditional pilau at all, only coloured dark yellow with too much turmeric, no other spices added. The naan breads were ridiculous, they were not homemade or authentic. Tasted bought in and were extremely dry and poor tasting. The worst part was being charged an additional 10% on top of the bill for a service charge for 2 adults and 2 children who shared dishes. I could not recommend this restaurant, customers should be treated better we are not fools and don’t return. Avoid.

We had a delicious dinner here our first night in Edinburgh . The restaurant was welcoming and cozy. Friendly service - we were all happy with our meals. Happily recommend !

Good day, I was eating here in the evening at the usual meal time and when I entered the restaurant and realized that I was the only guest in the entire restaurant, the alarm bells should have rung for me at the latest. I then ordered butter chicken with rice. Food itself came relatively quickly. It tasted average, nothing special. But the amount of food... Ladies and gentlemen, I'm telling you, it's an outrage. The amount of rice grains could be counted by hand and there were only a few pieces of chicken. But when the bill came I was blown away. £20. £20 how the hell is that price made up? The butter chicken cost £13 and the rice cost £3. How do you get to £20? Didn't these gentlemen take mathematics lessons? Of course I asked for the invoice. However, it only said a total of £20. However, how these are made up is kept secret. The first time in my life that I walked out of a restaurant hungry and embarrassed. An unbelievable, bottomless impudence that is second to none!

This was booked for a birthday meal out for a friend. I was a bit worried based on some of the negative reviews but everything about the experience was positive, don't let them put you off. I thought the food was excellent and everybody else seemed to agree. Staff were brilliant, drinks etc came out quick and didn't have to wait around to get a second one ordered. Would recommend and will be back.

My recent visit to Scotland made me try this gem..there Thai dish is bomb .pad Thai to Thai chicken green curry .very authentic flavour journey . would love to dine in with them.even small thingsike coconut milk rice ..its just Scotland way of saying i love you ..come back again.

Very nice place. Authentic Indian food

Not good food won’t order again

The place is magnificent, well located, quiet. The servers are very friendly. The service is fast. Excellent food, there is something for everyone. Having Thai and Indian allows you to eat with variety.

Very tasy ! Good Indian restaurant !

Overpriced for the quality of food offered. Small portions. Little resemblance to Thai food. Not recommended.

The food we had for Christmas dinner was terrible. We ordered the grill platter and were disappointed with the quality of the kebabs. They were not fresh and had been reheated in the microwave, making the meat hard and difficult to chew. The noodles we ordered were overcooked and tasted terrible. We also ordered Thai prawns, which were too salty for our liking. We were very upset that our Christmas dinner was ruined by the poor quality of the food. We believe that the restaurant should improve the quality of their dishes, especially considering the prices they charge.

Not good at all and tricksters. We only received the expensive festive menu, not the menu posted outside. It took 2 hours for 2 courses. During this time, I realized many other tables and all the Indian customers received and could order from the regular menu. When I asked, he said 'oh, really? you should have gotten both menus.' But it was too late for us to change. We paid ~24£ each for greasy fried appetizers and watery curry. Everything was too sweet. Avoid.

Lovely food service is great only scored low on atmosphere as we were the only ones in there which I don't min really as I can enjoy my food with my family in peace and quiet

Fabulous meal and attentive service. Would definitely recommend.

Average food. Decent service. Starters were stales and bland. I ordered Thai beef store fry. Very average. Not much meat in colleagues Indian curry (gosht). Pretty expensive for the quality of food. Avoid

The food here was delicious! My boyfriend and I had the Indian banquet which included the best tikka masala that I’ve ever had.

I recently dined at Shamoli in Edinburgh, and it was an exquisite culinary experience that seamlessly blended the flavors of both Indian and Thai cuisine. The welcoming ambiance, attentive service, and the diverse menu left a lasting impression. Each dish showcased a perfect balance of spices, and the presentation was impeccable. The Butter Chicken and Pad Thai were particularly outstanding, demonstrating the chef's skill in creating authentic and delectable dishes. Also the staff’s there are very niceand welcoming. I highly recommend Shamoli to anyone seeking a delightful fusion of Indian and Thai flavors in the heart of Edinburgh.

Great food even better customer service and a very peaceful atmosphere.

Butter chicken was tasty and delicious. Paneer as well... Both with nan, well prepared. It was nice to have the meal in the nice atmosphere. Thank you !

If you go to this restaurant do so at your own peril. No one here cares what you order and what is served to you. My wife is a pure vegetarian as per her religious beliefs , jainism. We ordered vegetarian Tom Kah soup and instead were served Chicken soup, when we called them over to tell them true huge mistake they were not even apologetic about it. They were trying to pass the blame between the one who took the order and the cook. After discussions it was replaced with vegetarian soup. Also ordered chicken Bhuna which was tasteless. And the chicken was not even properly cooked. The keema nan was for name sake as it didn’t have keema in it and was uncooked. There was no point discussing anything with the staff there so we quietly ate paid and left. Moreover tourist don’t have a say anyway. But I would once again caution you on eating there, di so on your own peril. Oh just to mention in the end that I spite of the major mistake they committed of serving chicken instead of vegetarian they invoiced us for chicken and we had to pay

We had tom yum the other day and it was amazing. The sourness and spiciness are at the perfect balance. The duck was tender as well!

Came here with some friends on a Sunday night it was quite don’t understand why because this place is fantastic pad Thai was delicious my friends had Indian said it was great. The staff are great super friendly had a nice conversation with one of them.

I had a great dinner at Shamoli with my friends, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. They were also very accommodative to our dietary requests. Overall it was a nice restaurant.

The food was delicious and the service was super quick as well . <3

Absolutely brilliant! We have been Edinburgh many times but never spotted this place. Amazing food service and atmosphere. Will be back thank you

My visit to Shamoli in Edinburgh left me thoroughly disappointed. As a food enthusiast with a penchant for Indian and Thai cuisine, I had high hopes for this restaurant, but sadly, it fell short in many ways. Firstly, the food was a letdown. The Indian and Thai dishes lacked the authentic flavors and quality I expected. The curries were overly greasy, and the spices seemed off-balance. It was far from the delicious experience I've had at other restaurants. Service was another issue. The staff appeared disinterested and inattentive. We had to wait quite a while for our orders to be taken, and it took even longer for the food to arrive. The ambiance was also subpar. The restaurant felt cramped, and the lighting was dim, making it hard to enjoy the meal. The noise level was surprisingly high, and it didn't contribute to a pleasant dining atmosphere. Shamoli was a letdown, especially for someone who appreciates good Indian and Thai food.

nice place, great food, kids friendly ; worth to be known

Highly recommend! Will definitely revisit next time in Edinburgh. Best ever peshwari naan bread. I would go there just for that. I had to ask for the ingredients as super tasty. There is an extra one, but you can find out when you visit 😉. Forgot to take photos but this was the delicious Merlot wine we had with a very garlicky lamb dish to fight off a cold, which worked. A really good find...