The Mosque Kitchen in Edinburgh, City of

The five stars is just because it's very affordable and filling for the quantity and quality of food simultaneously. I ate once and I was full for 12hrs. The naan is made out of wheat so it doesn't taste as authentic and the £2 charge to it is not justified because you can get way better elsewhere But it's a good option for students and it's more of a memory based place for students than a restaurant

Succulent choices of curry really stands out with taste

This is not the original mosque kitchen. The food here is poor quality and too expensive for what you get. Don't bother eating here and go elsewhere if you want better quality food.

Not really the best experience, and for the prices there's way better options. Food is average at best. The servers also try to overcharge you so be wary.

It's getting a bit expensive thou

Good place for authentic Indian pakistani food. Prices are very reasonable and portions are generous. Service staff is also really nice to customers. Recommended for eat in or take away.

Had the Worst biriyani in my life there. It doesn’t even deserve one star for that. They just mixed a bland chicken curry with white rice that’s it. Stuff and atmosphere was good but food is way toooo bad

Best restaurant in Edinburgh. Traditional Indian food. Cheap and cheerful.

Good value cafeteria style curry house and cafe

Thank you for the awesome food and special favour. Chicken curry and rice was awesome. Great people, great taste, topped off with very reasonable prices. Stay blessed and keep inspiring!

Tasty and delicious food. Must try once

Sorry but not that cheap, cold food, and didn't really taste that nice. The food is sat in trays for sometime. Not sure how cheap, as previous day we were in a restaurant and spent the same amount. Also we intended to go the mosque kitchen. There are two. One is called the original mosque kitchen. Not sure if either supports the mosque. But the original one is within the mosque car park. Desi tea was nice.

Customer service is not good at all if your looking what to order staff will think it's funny and start making funny faces towards you mocking the customers, I don't think what they found funny in that can't tell anything about food but staff itself on the counter is really bad and rude, was visiting from England to Scotland wanted some desi food but turned away can't be spending money where you ain't respected properly please work on your customer service and train your staff how to treat customers respectfully.

Used to come here when studying in Edinburgh. After all these years, it still tastes amazing! Not just the food, but brings a lot of memories.

Great basmati rice and Dahl and vegetable curry for £8. Very tasty and excellent value.

This is such a good place to have lunch / dinner if you're interested Edinburgh. The food is good and the quantity too. Loved their service !

I wanted to love this place, and had been looking forward to visiting for some time after reading reviews, but sadly the flavours weren't developed enough. Huge portions, cheap prices, and very relaxed atmosphere (maybe too relaxed, person dancing appeared drunk).

Service and behaviour 0 . There food quality was 6 out of 10. As a Muslim we always looking for halal restaurants. We all was very excited when we found this restaurant. But there behaviour specially 2 girls * was very rude they use there language for mocking us also others people for taking time for place the order .they have no idea that we know there language very well . We understand everything that they said . One of staff infront of us continously kick all chair's for moving. Even they kind of like gave order us to place the leftover dish. No please or No thankyou. We all feel like we spending our money and time for face those types of behaviour.

Excellent curry and sheek kebab...good quantity of rice and curry for the price..absolutely loved the Sheek kebab...will visit again 😋

Fresh plentiful plates of good food at the best prices . Share a table in this cafeteria style dining ...

I could always reliably get a large, filling, and delicious meal here. It definitely has become one of my go-to spots in edinburgh!

So friendly and such good food at amazing prices.

Very good indian-style food for a very fair price (8-10 pound for a full meal)

Good quality Fast Efficient Tasty with good variety

Donner and fries was a proper let down also the flafal tasted so dry.

Such a convenient spot for affordable and delicious Pakistani/Indian food being budget-friendly with generous portions as you fancy fresh South Eastern Cuisine in the heart of the City. Its buffet style serving is perfect for a quick or casual dining to sit in wherever you like vibe with a lovely home made Pakistani tea to top it off.

Worst food i had so far in the UK. Biryani is a bit tolerable otherwise lamb curry, chickpeas curry, chicken curry were so tasteless. Had the worse garlic naan here.

Excellent cheap Indian restaurant in Edinburgh. Was curving for a good meal after a traditional Scottish lunch. This place beat my expectations!

Great food and a fraction of the price to anything around Highly recommend

The best Lamb curry you can ever have in Edinburgh without hurting you taste buds with the spices and flavour it had and how tender the lamb be with savoury basmati rice and their garlic naan. Worth the trip coming here as tourists from Sweden. Only that, we were there on Sunday and was over crowded and would have been great if table with customers who were done eating should have been considerate enough to stand & leave and let others have the chance to have their seats to have their meal. The place was canteen style and table reservation do not work in this place, so its first come first served. And weekends this place is packed.

Had the food hay I had better but theydo give the poor at the end of the night so go once and suport them

Hadn't been for a couple of years but felt it's gone downhill. Chicken looked a bit undercooked, which is a big no.

Banging. Good food, big portions, great value, no nonsense. Oh and also, Nicki is a legend

Reasonably priced food for decent sized portions.

Our server Nikia was excellent and the food was so nice that we sampling each other's plates

I really dont like anything here. Food was tasteless plate of chicken is for £9.50 n no taste it was just like watery. I will not recommend

Great halal eating place. Very well trained staff

Very very good. Slightly canteen atmosphere more than compensated by really good food. Highly recommended.

I have been to Edinburgh so many times before I discovered this cheap and delicious restaurant. The mutton stew is pretty good.

Lovely food. Busy, busy, busy but lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend

Incredible food at good prices Friendly staff Cannot recommend highly enough if you're in the market for a good, homemade curry

My favourite place to eat in Edinburgh

The food here is great. I like the vibe too, feels like you are visiting a sort of community place. Staff are really knowledgeable, can tell you all about the options. Last time I went I had the veg pakora and the chilli chicken. Was absolutely amazing.

Over rated restaurant, the food was nauseating. Not worth your money

This has to be one of the best value places in Edinburgh. Very good quality for the money. I've visited virtually every time I've been in Edinburgh. I find that the veggie curries sit better on my stomach so generally go for 3 x veggies plus pilau rice for £9.95. Tbh in Scotland during Fringe trips the veggie intake can be fairly minimal, this more than addresses the balance and injects a healthy dose of vitamins. My friends opted for the meat options and they tasted really good. I really like the canteen feel and sometimes plain good fun to be packed closely into strangers during busy times. I love this. If you want 3 course a-la-Carte or technical fusion cooking this is not for you. If you want affordable, decent nutrition, fast and affordable you'll love it.

Nice variety for business dinner and variety of people in team. Good range of choices for everyone. This included for carnivores and veggies.

Unbelievably good value lovely staff relaxed vibe!

Super fast, good food at reasonable prices. This is an Edinburgh institution with a very diverse clientele.

Proper home cooked Indian food that is reasonably priced. LOVED it. Also chai that is made as indians intended and not with syrup (just be patient while they make it). Please try this place if you are coming to Edinburgh, but be aware its not 5 star dining its self service / buffet - grab a seat where you can and tuck in.

Came here between Fringe shows. I'm local but, surprisingly, this was my first time at Mosque Kitchen. It's a bit like eating at a canteen - you go up to the counter with your plate many tables are in rows and you just sit where you can. I had the vegetarian choice of vegetable curry and chana. The rice was very nice but I found the curries unpleasantly hot/spicy, even though I'm from a Punjabi background and grew up eating Indian food! Portions are generous and the price wasn't too bad, so I would say that many folk would really like it but I wouldn't choose to go again.

honestly could go here every day!

Very. Reasonable good choice of foods

No stay in Edinburgh is complete without a trip to The Mosque Kitchen, a local institution that is a favourite of students and Fringe-goers alike. A huge corner restaurant with opening side windows that let in a cooling breeze, The Mosque Kitchen is busy at all times of day but never gets completely full. It’s similar in style to a college refectory that never runs out of freshly made delicious meals. I’ve just returned home from my 13th Fringe and am already longing for an excuse to return! If you love simple Indian street food with flavours to die for, served in generous portions in a bustling communal setting, you’ll love The Mosque Kitchen. A chicken biriani or a lamb curry (my favourite go-to dishes, though there is a wider selection) are just £9, with loads of meat in a huge pile of rice to satisfy any hungry stomach. The Mosque Kitchen is unique. Authentic food, simply served, with reasonable prices and a huge fanbase who return here year after year. If I could give it six stars, I would.

Child friendly place. Great service. I had to go out and asked the cashier to look after my two kids. She was very nice to them and when i came back she asked me if i could give them free ice cream. Also you get your food immediately and staff are really nice

Always make a point of going here for a scran when out enjoying the Edinburgh Fringe- great food and value...

Great food, wished I had a bit more time to assess all the great options, but they were busy

Came here for a quick takeaway snack. Had rice and lentils and a chicken wing. Both were very tasty. Overall reasonably priced - £7 for a generous portion. Would definitely come again for cheap eats.

A Must Go Spot in Edinburgh! Delicious halal food!

Nothing fancy but easily the best food you can get for the price in Edinburgh. Looking for the heartiest, best south Asian meal? Look no further. This will satisfy. The biryani and tikka masala are better than the standard curries so go for those if they’re available. Great value, lovely staff and perfect no nonsense quick food.

Great little place. Food excellent. Not 5☆ dinning surroundings more like a canteen but 5☆ authentic food. Loved

Tried this place at the weekend , food was delicious and they even have a variety of veggie options and service was efficient and great friendly staff. Will definitely go back.

Below average. Okay place to come in to have quick halal chicken curry and rice but everything else is sub par from snacks to cake and drinks. The naan’s, doner’s and burgers are subpar too.

Expensive , unhygienic and taste is not good

Exceptionel good and spicy food! Cheap, fast and delicious.

The food's great and the prices are great. Honestly some of the best rice and curry I've had in a while. A hidden gem I didn't think I would find in Scotland!

Nothing fancy, but great value and delicious food. Keen to try more menu items.

The food is really nice and flavourful and the staff is very friendly. The restaurant itself isn't very clean though, especially the bathroom.

11 years ago I was a regular here and visited again after so long...it's still the same humble home cooked style.. good portions..good quality meat and fresh naan..and it's much cheaper for the area..

very large space, affordable price, delicious gelato and cappuccino

Excellent food and delicious, the atmosphere could brighten up a bit more.

Loved the food, the price is excellent and the best in the area for a big portion. We weren’t very hungry and shared one meal (lamb curry) with some appetizers and mango lassi. We’re coming back for the chicken tikka soon enough. Highly recommend!

Food was nice and worthy. Big portion and cheap price and quality good.

Service was absolutely horrendous and inattentive. Completely ignored customer requests and put their own needs before the customers. Food quality was not worth the money spent; it was bland, dry, mediocre and the sauces were inedible, funky. Milkshakes were artificial and took FOREVER to come out. Will definitely not be coming back here, not worth the money at all and some portions are too small for the money spent. Absolutely disgraceful overall. Only good thing was the chips.

Pakora was stale.. Food lukewarm... Not the best... staff were pleasant..

For us it was a good experience. The food is delicious and appetizing. You have to go to the counter to order, collect the desired dish and then sit at one of the tables in the room. Nice and clean environment. Excellent prices,

It was my first time eating curries and Indian-type things and how wonderful. I spent 13 days in Edinburgh and ate here around 6 times. The main thing, in my opinion, about this site is the quality-price ratio. Also note that, since I ate here I have become an Indian food geek.

Good hearty food at reasonable price...

The taste was good, but at the time of eating, my friends and I went to the bathroom at the same moment. i don't know why. I saw death after eating from this restaurant.

Food was ok unfortunately it is not suitable for Pakistani people it is too bland no spices would recommend Lahori or kebabish in edinburgh

My family's favourite place for Indian food in Edinburgh since we first came here in 2011. All items taste excellent, reasonable price. If you want good quality food at decent price please visit this place.

We went while in Edinburgh on the recommendation of a friend who's a local a few weeks ago and I've been thinking about it ever since. The food was delicious, the portions were huge, the service was quick and efficient, and the prices were very low for what we received. One of the best meals I had on my trip to the UK. They were also very patient with our group hanging out after we finished eating because we were waiting for our hotel check in time and had our bags with us. If only we had a similar restaurant where I live in Colorado I would go there often!

Good helpings. Good choices including veggie meals. All meals recommended.

If you wanna get the most amount of food for your hard earned pounds in Edinburgh this is the place to be. I did struggle to eat all the food that I got but I finished every bit of it! The staff is nice too :)

Food was the worst, most of the items on the counter got spoiled like chicken wings, kebab.

Very good indian food and substantial portions! Good Mango Lassi too.

Its delicious.. the samosas.. curry.. cakes.. and all menu i think its very fair price.. if you visit the edinburgh central mosque, i think u must try this restaurant.. beside the mosque.. and last the owner is humble..

Great little gem that I found while lunch hunting in Edinburgh. Delicious food and 4 veggie curry options. Affordable and tasty!

The mosque kitchen is one of my favourite places to eat in Edinburgh. Great affordable food, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend it.

Quick service with very affordable options. No table service. Their curries are very tasty along with fresh naan or pilau rice. I have also tried their Falooda is sometimes very refreshing after a meal. Good place for students who crave for desi food and want a fulfilling meal for a good price. I haven’t tried much vegetarian options but their lamb curry is very good. We also like their samosas when they are fresh.

Great price for last moment dine in or quick takeaway for work/ after work

Cheap and cheerful, canteen style Indian fast food restaurant. Tonight I had aubergine/pepper curry (slightly spicy), saag aloo (lots of spinach) with a huge mound of rice and a garlic nan for £9.50 Great value, great taste, no waiting

Portion is insane and food is equally good. Chicken biryani and Lamb curry

Some of the best South Asian food I have had. Good price and very generous portion sizes. All halal. Could do with bit more interior lighting!

Amazing food with amazing prices

Best food in town! Huge portions and cheap! Amazing and authentic taste with pastries and other treats inside! I got chicken curry with choice of rice or naan (rice was amazing!) and naan was huge with the other order in my party! Great place to stop and fast!

Toilet floor was soaked, seat was covered in urine.No soap and no toilet paper. Couldnt use it. Food was average, with cheap fatty lamb cuts and chicken thighs.Used to be good gone downhill.

For what it's worth, it's a decent place for it's price. You don't get service but it's not an overcrowded business. Which I like. The food is nice and it's community based, rather than another corporate machine. For travellers, local minorities and students it is perfect. They also serve chai which is nice.

Awful taste of food and rude& unprofessional customer service.

The food was great we had a munchy box which was fantastic, and we also had chips cheese and donner meat which was great the prices are great, I’d go here over McDonald’s any day of the week they were very kind to the kids and there was great customer service it is a perfect restaurant for anyone

Cheap, cheerful, and the best tarka daal ever!