Tanjore in Edinburgh, City of

I went to this place because I was craving for some South Indian food. It was amazing. I enjoyed every bite of what i ordered. Reasonable prices!

I had heard excellent reviews from others about this restaurant so I went in to get two dosas to takeaway. The waiter misheard my order and gave me the wrong meal, which I found out when I had already gotten home. I went back to get it fixed and the waiter said I was wrong multiple times and took my food after saying ‘I don’t think they’ll change it’ (also said multiple times). After that I was ignored for like 10 minutes even when i tried to get attention from other staff. They did thankfully change my order however i did not hear a sorry from anybody after saying apologising myself many times. I should have checked at the restaurant to see if they got my order right as when I returned home I did not get the right chutneys. Awful customer service won’t be returning (go to chennai’s marina down the road for some good dosa)

This was my second time here, and I can say their food is absolute delight. One of my favorite Indian food pick in Edinburgh.

Service was good but my main dish only had about 1/3 of a chicken breast, very little food for the £15 price…

Very good South Indian kitchen with some items on the menu you rarely find elsewhere. Curries particularly get a bit pricey quickly but you definitely get some quality taste for the price!

The best service and great food in Edinburgh

I recently visited Tanjore after about two years, expecting the same quality that impressed me during my last visit. Unfortunately, this time, it was quite disappointing. The ghee dosa was poorly executed, partially burnt in some areas while other parts were barely roasted, leaving a strange texture. To make matters worse, the Rava masala dosa was undercooked, and the batter had a sour taste. The masala inside lacked any real flavor and was rather bland, which was surprising given how much I enjoyed it in the past. I was hoping for a similar experience to my last visit, but sadly, this time around, it did not live up to expectations.

It’s a great place to have south Indian food in Edinburgh after a long day of sightseeing !! We had mini idli, Ghee Masala Dosa and Onion Uttapam. All of them were really very good.

Amazing food so tasty and unlike the usual curry house Friendly staff Just the right level of spice and clearly authentic

Delicious dinner of dosas and mini idli sambar. Will absolutely come again. Main course in the range of £10-16 (higher end if you want lamb). Starters £3-6. Good portions! Left very happy ❤️ Only downside is that the service can be a little bit slow, takes a while to order and be brought the bill etc.

the staff was so helpful and accommodating with my girlfriend’s food allergies. everything was DELICIOUS!

Amazing taste and best dosa in Edinburgh for sure.

A friend recommended this restaurant to us, and we’re so glad she did. The food is excellent, unpretentious and filling. We enjoyed the dosa and fresh sodas, and will definitely return to try more food. Service was friendly but at times a little inattentive, but that’s the only downside we experienced. Note, the restaurant is BYOB.

If you call it a street food centre than a restaurant it would be more appropriate. I will look at it as such because restaurants have high profile servicing which is not something Tanjore is designed for at the moment. The food is close to authentic south Indian food but not totally authentic. The place has a lot of potential to market well but I am not sure if the owners are down for it. The service given that it's in Edinburgh and on Clerk Street, is supposed to be a lot better than it is. But if that's the way it operates then it should not be called a restaurant. Can't operate a street food centre on the pretense of a restaurant.

We had been here today.Vada Sambar had only one vada almost 6 pounds..one chicken snack was fine but then we ordered 2 Biryani each was almost 18 pounds and quantity was very less..I could have gone to dishoom for this price and better quantity. So if you are going here order only vada sambar dosa etc

My friend and I visited Tanjore twice, and both times, we were treated poorly. The staff was unfriendly and unwelcoming. We weren't allowed to choose our table, and the one we were given was dirty.The food was mediocre at best, far from authentic South Indian cuisine, with shockingly small portions. Despite the low quality and quantity, the prices were outrageously high.Wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for good food or decent service.

It’s really sad that I had worst experience twice when I visited this place. For the both times my friend and me were not given table of choice. The tables were dirty. When we requested for another table which just got vacant and had 2 locals siting there we were declined saying that that table was meant for 4 people. We got a table right next the door where we were feeling cold so we requested twice them to atleast close the door but they declined saying that it need to kept open. After getting upset with the treatment we decided to leave and we expressed our dissatisfaction to the owner but in return the owner YEELED at us by saying we did not treat them well.

First ever visit here. No smiles, no feeling of being welcomed. Very impersonal. Guy wouldn't even bring the card machine to my table. Instead I had to go to the counter to pay. Ordered a masala dosa that was average at best with parts of the dosa batter still uncooked. Potato filling had a weird taste. Just a very unwelcome vibe in an overrated place with overpriced food that's probably surviving on past reputation, some good days of the month, ignorant tourists and local edinburghers who are unable to make any distinction between bad and good south indian food. If this restaurant was in an Indian city, It would be blown away by the competition.

This place was packed one evening when we passed by during the Fringe so we decided to give it a try for an early dinner the following evening. Whilst the restaurant is quite basic, the food was very tasty and included some different options from the usual Indian restaurant fayre - recommend trying the pancakes - Uthappam. No need to book, just turn up and take your chance.

Superb authentic South Indian food. Took me back to my trip there 20yeats ago. Loved it

Authentic and delicious south Indian food in Edinburgh! A no-nonsense approach to making tasty food. We loved the pudi dosa, malabar veg curry and the parotta! Staff were also really friendly. They didn't have sweet fare because of a reduced Fringe menu. But they said we can come back later this week and they'd make it for us ❤️ Definitely going back soon!

One of the best Indians I've ever had, far above any I've eaten in Spain (probably due to the large Indian community that exists in Great Britain). Highly recommended. We loved the flavors of all the dishes.

We love going here. The sambar is excellent.

These guys know what they are doing. Seriously good dosa.

Seeing it self ,,it tells the story of taste,, One day I will come there from India and eat all the items sure Wishes and blessings

Good authentic food at reasonable prices

Best south Indian food in edinburgh by far

A friend recommended this restaurant to us, and we’re so glad she did. The food is excellent, unpretentious and filling. We enjoyed the dosa and fresh sodas, and will definitely return to try more food. Service was friendly but at times a little inattentive, but that’s the only downside we experienced.

Overall, the dining experience was quite satisfactory. The food was delicious and had authentic South Indian flavors. Some of their signature dishes include the Ambur Veg Biryani and the Mini Idli Sambar. One area where they could improve is their pricing, as it is slightly expensive. A person might end up spending around 20 pounds for just two dishes. Nevertheless, the quality of the food makes it worth the price. The staff was helpful and courteous. I would recommend visiting on weekdays, as weekends tend to have long waiting times.

Authentic Indian eatery in Edinburgh's Southside that came recommended by The Times restaurant critic - it did not disappoint. We shared a portion of South Indian fry - marinaded chicken that was so soft and packed with flavour you could eat it all day. Tanjore are famed for their dosas and you can see why. The garlic chilli chicken option was reeking of garlic (in a good way!) and was very moreish. I had the Chettinad-style chicken, which was equally as delicious. You could really taste those well balanced aromats and the sauce was deep and rich. The real highlight though was the super buttery parotta, which was one of the best breads I've ever eaten. Service was very friendly and efficient and it's also BYOB. Highly recommend.

We were excited to visit Tanjore after reading some of the reviews. We acknowledge that the restaurant was busy, but that wouldn't excuse the abysmal service and waiting time for food. While we are thankful that we got a table eventhough we didn't have a reservation, the experience was not great. I think it comes down to the restaurant being poorly staffed which isn't ideal for a busy environment. We waited for a long time to even get water and then waited more than an hour for food.The crammed up place was uncomfortable for having a good dinner. The portion sizes were extremely small, especially the biriyani and prices weren't fair for that portion. Malabar chicken curry and porotta were really tasty, but the biriyani and mysore dosa were a let down. I hope they improve their staffing and customer service in the future so that customers have a good experience. Edit : reply to owner - I am sure that you have confused me for someone else as I didn't have any children or elderly parents with me. If there is a cctv footage of what you have claimed , then that would be great to watch. As explained in my original post, I completely acknowledge that we didn't have a reservation and are thankful that we got a table , but yes ofcourse the staffing was poor. It would be worthwhile reflecting on the same and improving services rather than classifying an honest review as a " threat ". Also, we never told you that we would leave a negative review or thereaten you with anything and we are not even thinking of revisiting as we understand defense is the priority for your team rather than reflection. Please stick to the facts as your reply must have been directed towards someone else whom you have misunderstood for me. Thank you for your time.

Amazing authentic Indian food In Edinburgh. Ghee podi dosai is a must must try

Authentic South Indian food. was very tasty. Vegan options available.

Was recommended by 2 Indian friends for the authenticity of the food. Of course I had to give it a try. Very happy with the food, staff were all very friendly. It’s more like an eatery but the choices of food is plenty.

Good quality of the dishes. Fair service, reasonable prices...

Authentic and delicious food.. special mention to filter coffee..

Visited for the first time, but must say taste and service was great.

Great South Indian food. My fellow diners were all south Indian on this occasion. Very quick service for vegetarian thali and fresh lime soda.

Dosa is super authentic tasting.

BYOB makes for a very reasonably priced meal. I had a curry I had never come across before. So not your bog standard Kormas here. The flavours were exquisite, and nuanced. Every mouthful was a joy. The chutneys and sauces that came with my friend's Dosas were wonderful too. She went back the very next night!

After 25 years, I was finally able to eat masala dosai here again, and in various very tasty variations. The store made me very happy.

I finally found a great place to have dosa in Scotland. If you're a dosa lover and are visiting or staying in Edinburgh, you must try Tanjora South Indian Edinburgh.

Very poor service with poor quality of food..

Beautiful food, great choices too. Friendly people, good value. Loved it.

Great food, the dosas are very good. The staff understand vegan and are very accommodating.

Food wasn’t good, not worth the price. Servicing is fine but the staff is rude.

Had a really good experience. Food was so delicious. Must try

It's disheartening to have to leave a negative review for a place we visit frequently. However, the recent experiences have left much to be desired. Last time we visited, we wanted to order a family dosa, we were discouraged explicitly since the table couldn't accommodate the dosa. We offered to have it folded on a single table since the place was busy, but weren't given the courtesy. This time, we got a table that could fit the family dosa. While serving, the chutney slipped and got splashed on our dresses. We understand that accidents happen. But the staff just avoided our table altogether after that. They apologized for the sake of it but remained unapologetic throughout. They couldn't bother to replace the spilt chutney or the tissues. It also feels as if they are not very keen on serving extra chutney even if we pay for it. The burnt dosa further compounded our disappointment and it got cold by the time we cleaned up the chutney splash. It was exacerbated by the absence of attention from the front of the house staff until the end of our meal. Although the staff waived charges for the additional chutneys and offered to replace the family dosa with a regular one, we declined. It's evident that the current staff lack the attentive service we once enjoyed under the previous staff. This decline in customer care is disheartening and likely dissuades repeat visits.

I had my first ever South-Indian thali and I totally loved. Glad i decided to give it a try. The thali set was wholesome - balanced with all the flavour; Tangy, Spicy, Sweet and what not. Highly recommended!! A must try when you are in Edinburgh. PS: I came back to give it a review, a month later from my visit because it feels like I owe a good review to this place. 🙌

A basic south Indian restaurant giving their best with authentic taste. Lovely people and food.

Very good service. Food was awesome. Satya was awesome at service.

During our Scotland visit we have try South Indian food and tanjore is perfect for it, truely authentic, we have visit twice and both time surya is welcomed us with smile and very polite as well, we have try Meduvada, mini idli with sambhar and paper dhosa and chai. Note: meduvada come with only coconut chutney not with sambhar, which I think need to do improvement, other wise food is very good. Shoutout for Bharat and surya.

Hoy estuve allí para pedir un plato de chicken kurma/korma para llevar y estoy totalmente decepcionada. No repetiré jamás. Tras encargarlo y sin habérmelo entregado, el camarero ha venido a cobrarme; cuando le he preguntado que dónde estaba la comida me ha dicho que en un rato la sacaba. Cuando ha sacado el pedido, el envase presentaba una cantidad extremadamente escasa: cuatro trocitos de pollo con una gran cantidad de salsa, sin arroz ni vegetales ni nada de acompañamiento. Una auténtica vergüenza de sitio.

100% enjoying the food. I had biryani( the one without coconut milk) and mango lassi. They are really tasteful. You have to wait for abit but its worth, believe me! One thing is salt lassi which has lots of spices and masala.

Love this place, even hesitated reviewing it. As it'll no doubt get even busier, good value and the food has a depth of flavour that's impressive. Byob as well, so it cuts the cost of a meal if indeed you fancy some booze. All in all, highly recommended. Book to be on the safe side

An excellent family run restaurant with some of the most delicious Indian food I’ve had. We were a large group and they were very accommodating. The Paneer Peas Masala Dosai was incredible and I can’t wait to return to have it again! Very large and filling portion with delicious dips. BYOB available.

Terrible service, no one from the staff is around half the time Food was decent

We were heading towards some other restaurant, and luckily we entered here. He ordered multiple items, and all of them were amazing. We tried both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, particularly the biryani. It was so good that we ordered more to parcel out our dinner.

Quite authentic Indian food, and very well done..

Food was good. The biriyani was good. Not sure If there was a thalidomide available. Place is a bit small

Fantastic dosa. Lovely chutneys and fresh and crunchy vada's. Great people amazing service

Food was decent, service was ordinary! Portion sizes for the prize is too small. The Parotta had hair in it and had to be replaced! Amex cards not accepted for such hi-profile restaurant. Wont recommend this place or return to this place! Somehow felt the place was too greedy!

Authentic South Indian food ^ ^

Avoid this place. So unhygienic don’t know when the laat time they washed those dirty glasses on table. Waited so long for our food and its came cold. I’ll Never ever go to such kind of place and will never suggest to orhers.

Very pleasant, exciting, very happy, pleasant, it is an exciting experience

We went around lunch time on 10th March Sunday.The food was worst & taste bad . Have to pay more money.Really disappointed not good left all the food and paid for nothing.

Ambur Lamb biryani was really authentic must try. The guys there were very friendly and felt like home back at Tamilnadu. However the quantity is a bit low considering the price point, so expect to order a bit more than you would usually do

Top quality food and lovely staff.

Absolutely Terrible food. I came to this restaurant with high standards, named as Tanjore a place in India, with amazing views and food I had high expectations, these were not met at all. Servers gave us no water,no cutlery or tissues until we asked them, honestly don’t understand how this restaurant has 4.1 stars. When we asked them if we could sit in a certain table they said no in case any Scottish/English people came in. it’s a place for them to sit and not all people. 0 equality and this restaurant is against their own people. £6 for mini idli and I got this. This could feed a bunch of mice and they would still be hungry. Absolutely rip off. I cannot stress this enough. Do Not Eat Here! Absolute Scam. Shame on these people.

Had meal with friends after watching the rugby, staff accommodated us good service and beautiful food, had the dosa.

We had vegetarian lunch last week. It was pathetic. Poriyal was the worst, only one Poriyal was provided. Also rasam was another failure, Not at all worth for money spend. We have decided that we will not be going there again.

Went for a dinner to explore South Indian flavors sharing multiple dishes with friends. The interior is simple but seems like people go there for the home style food and not the atmosphere. We tried their famous dosas and ordered deserts. The food was nice but as I was probably spoiled by my Indian friends’ home cooking before I expected slightly more in terms of flavors. Though I might come back to try their curries. ⭐️Food Highlight: Paneer dosa - especially with the coconut side it comes with. 💜Personal Favorite: Kulfi and Gulab Jamun.. Both deserts were well made, with perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Cardamom, saffron, rose notes were well pronounced, but still delicate.

We had a great meal at Tanjore. Very attentive service and great food. It's authentic South Indian cuisine, and delicious.

One of the worst food i had in edinburgh. I ordered a Ambur biriyani. The biriyani tastes old and it seems like it was reheated. We got food poison after we had that biriyani. Please don't order biriyani from here.

Thanks for the greatest dosasoption on the menu.

Don’t get exited with the name of the restaurant. Though it is a name of place from Tamil Nadu, it is not food from Tamil Nadu. The chef is likely from Kerala and all foods are prepared using coconut oil. The waiters also from Kerala (they were speaking Malayalam) don’t have any decency and were ogling at my wife the whole time. Not suitable for families.

Amazing food good quality you will feel you are eating in an indian restaurant in india and would love the food so much.

The dosa was nice, The filling could be more tasty and the chutneys s disappointment. Coconut chutney was hot and runny very odd. Sambar Had no vegetables and a bit tasteless. had no vegetables and a bit tasteless Why do they have to make it for a European market and Europeans authentic Indian food and why they saving money?

Update: accepts cards now. (04/02/2024) American Express is not supported. The restaurant is cash only, it doesn't accept credit/debit cards. Thats the only drawback we could observe. Otherwise, if you want authentic South Indian food, this restaurant is a must visit in Edinburgh. Five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for the food.

Food was nice enough but portion was small for the price and the taste was underwhelming.

It was my one of the nice experience with delicious food

The food on our first visit was so good we returned three days later and were not disappointed. So good to eat food where the subtle spicing shines through. Sublime parottas. The staff are excellent, helpful and friendly. I’d unhesitatingly recommend Tanjore.

The portions are very small and the prices way too high. A portion of chapati costs £3.95 and they bring you a basket with ONE chapati counted inside. A tiny bowl of rice with vegetables £5. Not to mention the 'main dishes', made with vegetables that are clearly frozen and priced from 11 euros upwards. Outrageous, go elsewhere.

The portions are very small and the prices way too high. A portion of chapati costs £3.95 and they bring you a basket with ONE chapati counted inside. A tiny bowl of rice with vegetables £5. Not to mention the 'main dishes', made with vegetables that are clearly frozen and priced from 11 euros upwards. Outrageous, go elsewhere.

Great South Indian Tamil food. Everything else including service, ambience, food presentation price was a let down. Found the price to be overwhelmingly expensive compared to the options elsewhere.

I ordered a takeaway. Authentic South Indian food that I have had in Edinburgh so far. I have tasted Almost all the so called indian restaurant and takeaways in Edinburgh. This is one restaurant which is truly south indian if u want to enjoy idly, dosa, barotta, etc.,

Went there around 5pm for some south Indian food loved the masala dosa and masala chai great taste. Must try their dosa

Excellent place, great resto to catch that authentic south indian style food. Super friendly staff and super tasty food.

Decent taste of food but grossly over priced which isn't even the main problem at this joint. Indifferent attitude from the owner and staff that dont have basic decency! would never recommend a fellow south indian to visit this place, unless they'd want a truly jarring experience in discrimination.

Appalled by the quantity and prices. Wouldn't recommend.

Our visit to Tanjore in Edinburgh left us with a sense of disappointment. The service was slow and lacked the attentiveness one would hope for in a restaurant setting. The staff seemed disinterested, and it took an extended period to place orders and receive our meals. Food was bland and lacked the expected South Indian zest. Portion sizes were inconsistent, leaving us unsatisfied with the overall value for money.Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant for those seeking an authentic and enjoyable South Indian culinary adventure in Edinburgh.

Good drinking water. Chicken has no idea that it is there in dishes. 16 pounds biriyani is Enough for a child. I went to nearest shawarma shop to lessen my hunger.

Amazing food and exceptionally friendly and helpful service. The only downside (if you’re concerned by such things) is the rather basic decor and atmosphere. I don’t care about that but I know some people do. You also need to bring your own alcohol which we didn’t know before we arrived. The food is incredible though.

We tried masala dosa and biryani. The masala dosa stood out for its crispy and delicious taste, while the biryani disappointed with its small portion and lack of flavor. Its found the pricing, particularly for the biryani, to be high and felt that the tables were too close together, creating a less than ideal ambiance.

Being a south Indian, it was a delight to visit this place and eat vada dipped in sambar. The food here is really good and authentic, I especially loved the sambar. Dosas here are good, I ate Mysore masala dosa and it was tasty. Must visit if you are missing south Indian food.

Below average south Indian food. The dosa and sambhar were passable, but the coconut chutney tasted pretty bad. It seemed as if they reheated a frozen batch, resulting in an unusual taste. The coconut flavour was off, and there was a distinct aroma of coconut oil. The tomato chutney wasn’t good either. Overall, a mediocre experience with room for improvement.

I was amazed to have such authentic south indian food in the United Kingdom after ages. It was with the suggestions of Mr Bharat who recommended to try Mysore masala chicken dosa. It was scrumptiously delicious. 🤤

Didn't actually eat anything but seems excellent

Food was okay, service was also okay. Overall experience fine. We ordered masala dosa which was decent.

What a brilliant place to eat. Food was delicious and so very reasonably price. A real treat. So looking forward to returning soon. Thank you all at Tanjore.