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    Kalpna Restaurant

    3.7 (48 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Indian, Vegan
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Lunch buffet so yummy
    Elizabeth H.

    I have never been disappointed here. The vegetarian Indian food is always on par and full of flavor. The staff are always super friendly. For the quality and quantity you receive you'll go home with a full tummy and a happy wallet. I love their dal it's delicious and their plain rice is wonderfully garlic. Also good are the various paneer dishes. They even have the most beautiful mango lassi I have seen, and it's absolutely delicious. The downside was that their mango lassi was way over priced in my opinion. But this is a definite favorite in Edinburgh:)

    Lunch Buffet. Look at that beautiful food ... oh and the wall!
    Shivi S.

    Food 5 // Ambiance 5 // Service 4 Lunch buffet is ON POINT! 8.5 pounds for an unlimited amount of food! And good, wholesome, vegetarian, flavorful, bold food on top of that!! Honestly -- even though the choices of food were a bit limited, there was enough diversity; I didn't fall victim to decision paralysis. Moving down the buffet table: dessert (gulab jamun, 1 pound), a salad station, a chutney station (tamarind, chutney, cucumber raita), puri (so soft!), roasted veggies (great spice profile),white basmati rice, chana (chickpeas) , yellow daal, spinach dish. I had a bit of everything and then split the gulab jamun with my friend. The gulab jamun was divine! One of teh best I have had. We also ordered masala tea for two (not on menu, but definitely as for it. Takes a bit to come out but got in right in time for desser) All in all -- I WILL be back! Everything tastes homemade and the lunchtime buffet is the perfect for either a quick or slow lunch; you get full autonomy! The traditional mosaic tile on the walls is so beautiful and different. Add this to your places to visit!

    Gibson A.

    Kalpna is pretty decent vegetarian restaurant which serves good food with pleasant service. One of my friends decided about a year ago that animals were getting more than they deserved off humans and so he went veggie. We went out for dinner with him to Kalpna and, on the whole, it was pretty good. I definitely like my meat, but vegetarian cooking is as good as any other and Indian varieties are no exception. I went for the vegetable Balti which didn't take too long to arrive and was delicious when it did. They'd included a great combination of peppers, onions and root vegetables in a tasty, spicy sauce. They must have had some problem with one of my mate's mains, however, as she was waiting for about ten minutes after we all received ours. I'd come here again, but I'd expect better service to go with their great food.

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    My friend and I munched our way through the saam savera and the paneer butter masala with some naan bread.

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    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Crown Of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder With A Rich Horseradish Infused Gravy

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

    4.8(536 reviews)
    0.6 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    Fabulous and generous portions. Our party tried multiple dishes and all loved them. I had the…read morechicken with smoked cheddar potatoes and it was amazing. Great service and we were in and out without feeling rushed. Definitely recommend a reservation

    We were very excited to be lucky enough to get in. Malays is very busy and reservations are…read morestrongly recommended. We were visiting the area and decided to try to stop in. The first try was in the evening by and the wait was full. The second time was at lunch and with luck we got in. It is a pleasure! There are two places a few doors apart. One for reservations and one for the walk-ins. The place is modern and rustic, fits the vibe of the city. The staff are friendly and efficient with lots of knowledge about the food. The meal was outstanding. For a casual dining experience. This is a wonderful option. The haggis was a great version and the mash is lovely. Slightly creamy with the added flavors make it more than basic mash. The bacon and onion was not overpowering and complimented the haggis wonderfully. The lamb was perfect, fell off the bone with a deep rich sauce. The scotch bonnet added flavor without a lot of heat. The broccoli was perfectly steamed and still crispy. Everything was fresh and bright and balanced. We fully loved the entire experience!

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    The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

    The Devil's Advocate

    4.3(638 reviews)
    0.6 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    Walking in to The Devil's Advocate in Advocate Close, just above Market St, the large bar greets…read moreyou. We chose the Scottish Road trip whiskey flight. As someone who truly loved little about Scotch, it was a wonderful way to taste and compare smoky vs peaty whiskeys. Fun. Our table was upstairs and we sat next to an open door which allows for fresh cool air. It was a warm day in Edinburgh. Our server was wonderful, patient and really helpful. Our choices were truly delicious. We started with the fish board, olives, and mushroom skewer. We loved them all. I enjoyed the cod main dish, while my wife finished the starters. The side of asparagus was also excellent. The mouse dessert was delicious but very rich, it's enough for 4 people. The cost of dinner was also totally reasonable. I recommend this place highly.

    I don't really understand why the ratings are so high at this restaurant. We tried going here one…read moreevening and I messed up the reservation. I'm not used to seeing it in blocks and our end time was bolded but not the start time. We showed up at the end time. We were charged obviously because you have to give a card for a guarantee. I get that. I was fine with it since it was my fault. What I wasn't fine with was the rude (dare I say bitchy?) hostess who I spoke with upon arriving. She was awful to me and looked at me like I was garbage. Even after that, I decided to rebook and pay attention to the time. The restaurant had been recommended to us by a relative as the "best place they had eaten" while in Edinburgh and I wanted to try it. I booked for lunch and when we arrived the male host was lovely. We were sat early (because I always show up to a reservation early) and then we waited almost a half an hour for the one waitress there to come and help. It was fine. I can understand they are understaffed and busy. But then the food, it was also just fine. It was decent but not great. Like a lot of things in the UK, it's understated and seasoned. My husband had the pappardelle and my two children and I had the flat iron steak. His pasta had zero flavor. It was a cream based sauce. It needed more salt. As for the steak, it was fine. It was cooked well. Mine was medium rare and the kids both had medium. It was also not seasoned well. However the steak was served with a dipping sauce (a garlic sauce, a peppercorn or lemon mint). We tried all three since we had three steaks and those were all good and kept the steak from being bland. On the plate were chips (fries), which were not salted well but we had the dipping sauces. Also on the plate was plain arugula and a couple on the vine cherry tomatoes. Nothing spectacular. The waitress didn't come back once the entire time we were eating. Overall, it just wasn't worth it for the money we paid.

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