Best Lamb Biryani in Edinburgh

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Shinwari
Shinwari
92/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Pakistani
Pakistani
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Garlic Nan
Lamb Charsi
Karak Chai
Lamb Chops with Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan
Chapli Kabab Lahori Chicken Karahi
Plain Kabuli Rice
Tea Desi Chai Tea
Lamb
Special Zarda
Chicken biryani
Shinwari Large Platter
Greek salad
Naan
Pakora
Tandoori roti
Mixed Grill Platter
Buffet Line
Lamb karahi
Dips
Matka biryani
Lamb Biryani
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Perfect location, easily accessible from all parts of the city. With cheap street parking available in front of the restaurant. Tasty Pakistani..."
Fatim Saadan
"Food was exceptional, the flavours were amazing. The grilled platter was amazing. All elements cooked really well. The chicken curry was really tasty..."
Ghazala Bi
"Husband loved the food. I found it to be tasty but a bit too spicy. Atmosphere was unpleasant with loud music and bright..."
Sammi Lonsdale
"Brilliant food! Been there twice and both times it had been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! We had nihari, haleem and peri chickens, all dishes were SO..."
Shafiul Haque
"Delicious food, good vibe and very friendly staff. We ordered Lahori Karahi and Chapli kabab on the recommendation of Mr Asad, a very kind waitor. We..."
Kind Compassionate
"Wow, delicious food! The lamb, special nan, and mango lassi were outstanding. The service was also very good. We were in a very big group and..."
Kelly Lim
"Best Biryani I had in the UK. We had the Matka Biryani which was so succulent and just delicious. The Mango Lassi is also very good and reasonably..."
Sara Ababneh
"Amazing food, really authentic and fresh. Great service and super nice atmosphere. Must try chapli kebab and charsi chicken it was delicious. Plus..."
Asma Mohammad
"If you are looking for authentic Indian/Pakistani/Afghani food the sort that would back in the country, this is the place to go. The place..."
mo ahmed
"We got there for a late dinner, but the staff was kind enough to provide a wonderful meal. Maybe the best samosas I've ever had and some delicious..."
Robert Duff
"Planned to try Lahori masala fish dish but ended up with the lunch buffet (10 pounds) the prices attracted me. Shinwari offers 9 things to try..."
P “Hamholtz” Sah
"Tired from Arthur's seat and Edinburgh castle walks, stumbled upon this desi place. Ordered a Charsi Karahi & Mixed Grill, and it made us forget the..."
Jahangir Memon
"Food is always awesome. We visit it often. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food and service. Service is quick, very friendly and..."
Nazia Gillani
"We stayed at a hotel nearby and walked past it many times during our stay. It looked busy at dinner time. We had chicken and lamb dishes which were..."
Zhiyue Yu (Sabrina)
Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant
Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant
87/100 (3731 ratings)
Restaurants
Nepalese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Nepalese
Asian
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Sauce
Chicken dishes
Cake
Dumplings
Pakora
Lamb Biryani
Korma
Chili
Mixed Starters
Butter chicken
Lamb Shank
Fish Tikka
Paneer
Poppadoms
Tandoori Mix Starter
Panna Cotta
Mixed Starter
Curry
Gurkha Beer
Chicken biryani
Gulab jamun
Garlic Naan
Prawns
Chicken Wings
Gajar ka halwa
Chilli Chicken
lassi
Chicken MO Starter
Gurkha Special Chicken Mild
Kabobs
Chicken Tikka Masala Mild
Tikka Masala
Paneer
Tandoori Chicken
Naan Bread
Naan
garlic naan
Lamb
Butter Chicken
Ginger Beer
Fish
Biryani
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Nepalese
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Staff were polite and found us a seat very quickly. Food was delicious and portions great size - we couldn’t finish our meals but they allowed us..."
Teigan Price
"As the title says, this was quite simply the nicest curry we have ever had.Even the poppadums were by far the nicest I’ve ever..."
Aaradhya
"This place is situated in the heart of the city , the ambiance was just perfect, you feel like sitting inside a hut. Finally the food, we ordered..."
Shubham Pendharkar
"Saw this place while heading to Princess Street. Small place but was full on a Sunday evening. Got a table after 2 Minutes of..."
P S
"On a cold blustery evening a great place to warm your stomach. great food with nice hot spices. the dimsumms was really good. The dal and..."
Rakesh Damani
"Been to this place twice with colleagues and on both occasions, we've absolutely loved the food. I've been to several other Indian restaurants in the..."
Varun Mohla
"It was almost 3 in the noon and our stomachs were rumbling then we found this place open(almost closing time).Now the food,we ordered chicken tikka..."
Sanjana
"The Gurkha Cafe - Edinburgh23/01/2015A new year usually means setting yourself goals and The Food Club is no exception. We decided to..."
Food Club
"Excellent food. The lamb khutta was presented wonderfully and the taste was delicious. The house red wine (a Sauvignon) was good. Service was a..."
Darren
"Really pleasant staff, the food was the best I've had in a longtime!! Fresh,sizzling and delicious. I would recommend for a great Nepalese/Indian..."
Martin Hay
"Splendid!!!!!! food and atmosphere..... We had such a great time the food was out of this world. The staff are there to greet you and to seat you..."
JP_29
"Nice and warm hospitality. Very energetic and friendly staffs. Food is top notch with authentic nepali taste. When in Edinburgh don’t miss out..."
Kushal Pudasaini
"Nice Nepalese Restaurant. We had to wait a little bevor getting a table - so reservations might make sense. Food was good, side dishes like Nand or..."
Yo Lo
"A fantastic, atmospheric Nepalese restaurant, with an interesting menu of well-cooked, traditional dishes. The staff are friendly and the restaurant..."
Henry Viola-Heir
"A really lovely meal, it came out really fast and was super delicious, I was really blown away by the Mo:Mo’s and how nice the Naan was. The beer..."
Sebastian Leaver
"Amazing place, food was very tasty, staff friendly and polite. Fair price for quality and service. If you would like to have a proper, delicious..."
wendie
"The Gurka Cafe & Restaurant is an excellent Nepalese restaurant offering a good range of special dishes and traditional Indian dishes. The service is..."
Neil Broadhurst
"Very much enjoyed this place. We had outdoor seating, which accommodated 2 tables. I thought it was a tiny place but inside it's pretty large and has..."
Danika Washington
"This place is true to what it's says.. Let it be Authenticity ,atmosphere or service everything is top notch. Just don’t believe my word,come here..."
Rohit Raj Mishra
"Tucked at the end of busy old town street, however what a place! It wasn't busy when we went a lunch time so we was the only customers there. Food is..."
Greta Markevičiūtė
"Food was amazing, not too spicy which I prefer with great flavour. The chicken was juicy, naan went perfectly with the curry. Service from the..."
Jhinno
"Fantastic tasty food, lovely staff. Highly..."
T R
"Fantastic food and service. The good was exceptionally tasty and wonderfully prepared. Service was fast and very friendly and helpful. The..."
Gary Lambert
"Wonderful food. Excellent portions and reasonably priced. However the service was slow and our meal didn't arrive for 50 minutes. This wasn't helped..."
Jonathan Lazenby
"Fantastic food! Food quality and taste 10/10. It took some time to sit down and then after ordering, but I suppose great food takes some time to..."
Dan Allen
Zest Restaurant
Zest Restaurant
87/100 (2553 ratings)
Restaurants
Bangladeshi
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Bangladeshi
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Chicken dishes
Biryani
Chili
Palak paneer
Mixed Kebabs
garlic naan
Chicken biryani
Curry
Papadum
Korma
Pakora
Prawns
Fish Fry
Beer
Korma
Vegetable Samosa
Gulab jamun
Vegetarian Breakfast
Lamb Shank
Bell Pepper
Juice
Poppadoms
Lamb Biryani
Paneer masala
Garlic Naan
Vegetable Pakora
Mushroom Pilau
Kabobs
Mushrooms Rice
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Chilli Chicken
North Indian Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chicken Tikka Massalam
Naan Bread
Lamb
Naan
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Bangladeshi
Highchairs Available
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Visa
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"We loved this place and their heart warming staff. Food was too good. Very spicy and just the way we like it at home.What a..."
Preeti Agarwal
"We visited this restaurant mid week whilst in the city on business. It started off very quiet and they seated us in the window but within an hour the..."
Anvi Deol
"Great place. Doesn't look much from the outside but lovely inside; friendly staff who were very helpful and knowledgable about allergens and gluten..."
Ellie
"Simply amazing. I think it's one of the best Indian in the UK that I..."
Roger
"Zest is an Indian restaurant located in the heart of Edinburgh that serves up some truly fantastic cuisine. From the moment you step into the..."
Lewis McLean
"The service at Zest went above and beyond, which really made the experience memorable. You can tell that the staff really care about their customers..."
Richard Wood
"Tried this place after seeing a long wait at another nearby Indian restaurant. Boy am I glad we ended up here. The assorted kebab was moist and..."
Kristen Shear
"Delicious food, the rice alone was worth it (more flavour than your average pulao). Prices reasonable for the central..."
oneofthebhoys
"Friendly staff made for a lovely dinner. Food was delicious. Vindaloo was excellent without being lethally spicy and the tarkal dhal was very..."
Troy B
"The food is great! Hospitality is great! I loved..."
Kgomotso. S
"Very tasty food, good..."
Mark Drysdale
"From the birthday boy, what an evening fantastic atmosphere. Staff pleasant/ helpful and cheerful and I haven't got to the food yet. What can I say..."
Wilson Irvine
"Garlic nan with yellow coconut curry is amazing. We also had chef’s ram blah, it was okay though. Nice service, good..."
Jiwon Kokomong Kim
"The craving for Indian food on a vacation in Edinburgh is highly satisfied by Zest. The hospitality and taste of food are the highlight of this..."
Kundan Kumar
"We had returned from a day sightseeing and hadn’t made a reservation but it was no problem, they managed to accommodate us. The staff were..."
gen stephens
"Excellent city-centre authentic Indian restaurant with a wide variety of quality dishes, including great vegetarian choices. Highly..."
Dave H
"When you see this place from the outside it doesn't look like a restaurant, but you should really go there! The staff was really nice, the food..."
Anne Marije
"The dinner we had here was outstanding, especially the lamb dhansak. Attentive and warm service. Would highly..."
Kelsey Taylor
Kebab Mahal
Kebab Mahal
81/100 (2005 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Asian
Indian
Pakistani
Pakistani
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Biryani Rice
Chicken madras
Salad
Curry
Average Pizza
Tea
Chicken Biriyani Tandoori Chicken
Chicken biryani
Donner Meat Tray
Samosa
Naan Bread
Tandoori roti
Naan
Chicken tandoori
Lamb curry
Biryani
chicken korma
Kabobs
Pakora
Tikka Masala
Roti
Tandoori Chicken
Korma
garlic naan
Chicken Curry
Chapati
Doner Kebab
Samosas
Mixed Kebab
Lamb Biryani
Lamb Curry
Pilau Rice
Lamb
Garlic Naan
Lamb Rogan Josh
Mixed Kebabs
Daal
Shish Kabob
Chicken tikka masala
Chicken Biryani
Sit down
Asian
Indian
Pakistani
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice vegetable curry, lamb curry, and nan bread, the tea is also great, recommended. You can take away if you can't finish your foods at the..."
Niko Goodfellow
"Went for lunch and the Doner Kebab is the bomb. We also ordered a cheese Nan Bread which was soft and tasty. Kebab meat was juicy and they do not..."
Jason C
"It's a small restaurant, not luxury at all, but I do like to say they offer the best chicken curry I tested in my life, so delicious you can't stop..."
Khaoula Mazari
"We ordered roti, chicken biryani, and chicken lollipop. All quite delicious. We paid..."
Miguel
"The place is delicious , they are the best believe my words, I was in heaven it's so tasty and mouth melting , I had chicken Rogan Josh and chicken..."
Pragya Kumari
"Food is very good. Service is very good too. 10/10 will come back again wiz frens. Ordered: mixed vegetable curry, tandoori mixed main, mixed kebab...."
Gone Waterman
"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..."
Scotle
"Kind and helpful staff, delicious food and not expensive. Highly..."
Glynn J R
"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..."
David Ho
":) big portion of food price reasonable thumbs up for the mixed kebab - really tasty to..."
Nora Ahmad
"Great food, great hospitality and kind team. If you are looking for halal options in Edinburgh, you will be delighted with Kebab..."
Mahmoud Youssef
"Authentic food with proper hygiene and more than enough portion size. 1 naan is enough for two people along with a portion of rice. Delicious gravies..."
Parth Dahale
"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..."
MR.rashed MR.rashed
"24 years ago as a country bumpkin brand new student to the city I had my first authentic curry at the place nearest to where I was studying... It..."
Kerami Roberts
Britannia Spice
Britannia Spice
78/100 (941 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Aloo Jeera
Thali
Prawn biryani
Tandoori Chicken
Fruit salad
Chicken Biryani and Lamb Jaipuri
Chicken jalfrezi
Jaipur Chicken Tikka Masala
Veg Fried Rice
Chicken kebab
Butter chicken
Lamb Biryani
Salads
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food, great staff, but very quiet on a wet Sunday..."
Garry Whitmore (Dagdabear)
"This was a delightful surprise! The food was excellent with good portion sizes. It was so good, we ate there 3 times during our stay in Leith. The..."
Suzanne Yull
"We had a lovely family evening here and the quality of the food was outstanding. I hadn't been for about 20 years but it was just as good as I..."
Mark Howseman
"Great food, expensive popadoms. No atmosphere to the extent everything was going to start floating around the..."
Plumb
"The restaurant itself is very quiet not busy, near Ocean Terminal for parking but has parking outside, food was ok didn't have a dessert menu,..."
sajida ahmed
"We went late on a quiet night but everything was spot on. The service was excellent and so was the food. I would strongly recommend this..."
Philip Bennett
"Vry regular solo visitor for 2 years....food and service always excellent. Have eaten Indian food in the far East, London, Manchester curry mile..."
Paul Jr
"Very nice dishes to choose from well cooked and presented. Juice was out an opened bottle and was flat. It would be better to offer caned juice..."
Andrew Hamilton
"Loved this place. We wanted a proper curry before going back to sad curry land (Sweden) and we got exactly that. The gentleman who helped us knew his..."
Samo Lives
"Great food. Great service. Perfect end to our family trip in..."
MMR
"Can't believe this hasn't got more stars in the reviews, The 3 off us that went all had starters and a main each, we had Nan bread and the 2 dishes..."
kevin mccallum
"Excellent food and service. Friendly and welcoming staff. Would highly recommend. One of the nicest indian meals we have had..."
Debbie Phillips
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. The starters were very tasty and my lamb kebab was lean and tender. Our mains were so flavoursome you couldn't..."
John McInnes
"We just came across this spot as it was close to our accommodation and would recommend it to anyone! Very great service (waiter was very attentive..."
Lisa
Britannia Spice
73/100 (1340 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Balti
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Indian
Bangladeshi
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Lamb Biryani
Prawn biryani
Aloo Jeera
Fruit salad
Lamb chops
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken jalfrezi
Curry
Chicken Biryani and Lamb Jaipuri
Veg Fried Rice
Prawns
Jaipur Chicken Tikka Masala
Naan Bread
Naan
Tikka Masala
Pakora
Tandoori Chicken
Korma
Poppadoms
Lamb
Garlic Naan
Fish
Chicken kebab
Butter chicken
Salads
Thali
Chili
Indian
Asian
Balti
Bangladeshi
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range