On our last night in Scotland, we were staying at the Doubletree in North Queensferry, just across…read morethe Firth of Forth bridge from the airport. That sure did make things easy the next morning. North Queensferry hardly has any restaurants to speak of, though, and we didn't want to eat in the hotel. We soon realized that Rosyth, a town with a bigger population, was only a couple of minutes away. And then we saw that there was Indian food there. Sold. As one other review says, Taste of India looks pretty dumpy from the exterior. Inside, however, is a different story: It's sharp, clean, colorful, and vibrant--a bunch of locals having a good time on a Friday evening. We silly Americans made a faux pas of some sort right out of the box. As soon as were seated, we noticed some nice-looking chutneys on the table. Now I'm not sure if it's tradition in UK Indian restaurants in general, in Scottish Indian restaurants, or just this restaurant in particular, but we were apparently supposed to order pappadam to go with those chutneys. Our server's obvious puzzlement at our declining this opportunity made it abundantly clear that we were violating protocol. Oh well. The servers were nice to us anyway for the rest of the meal, and the food we did order was fresh-tasting and satisfactory, if a bit lacking in the big flavors you hope for from Northern-style Indian food. Channa chat, achari lamb, sag paneer, and a mixed-veggie dish were good enough. We really appreciated that the vegetable dishes came in half portions at half prices, which allowed for more variety there (maybe this is common in UK Indian restaurants). Overall, in fact, we thought the prices were very fair, given the nice atmosphere. After drinking a bunch of single malt whisky and craft beer over the prior nine or ten days, it was nice to have a proper Tennant's for the first time--not at all bad.

As a first time visitor to Rosyth, Dunfermline from a world away, I decided to give this…read moreestablished venue a try. It has been a wonderful experience and small things made a difference -- warm greetings in Scottish English, helpful menu recommendations, paper straws and warm towelette. The picture showvases the biranyi rice, red wine and nan -- an enjoyable dinner at reasonable prices. Want to know more? Join the party and give it a try!

Very good quality food and solid portions. Polite service. We had leftovers for another meal!read more

Excellent food and great service. During our stay visited twice on different days and the taste was…read morevery consistent. Even with a good crowd the service was prompt.

Absolutely delicious! Exquisitely flavored, gently spiced. Generous servings. I don't recall when I…read morelast enjoyed North Indian dishes so much. We ordered saag paneer, aloo gobi, Goan curry, mushroom rice, tava chappati, for mains and for starters monkfish tikka. Salads and pappadams are on the house. It was perfect, in portions and in flavors. We were too full for dessert, and could have been tempted if there was more authentic choice. We left happily satisfied. I have no hesitation giving it five stars!

As far as I know this is the only Indian restaurant/takeaway I know of in South Queensferry but it…read moredoes its job so well I doubt there is need for another. Queens Spice offers a wide range of dishes with seemingly fresh ingredients. Sitting in, you are surrounded by a really hospitable, welcoming atmosphere and the staff are really helpful. The great bonus for me here is the wide selection of vegetarian starters and main meals. I would recommend the sag aloo, a potato and spinach dish, heavily flavoured with coriander and mustard seeds. Also expect to find your usual Indian curries here. Prices are pretty good/average with starters costing £3.96+ and main courses around £7 or £8. As already mentioned you can also order takeaway, and this is definitely something I would consider doing more regularly if I lived nearby. The only odd, but not bad, thing about this place is the strange piece of fruit you seem to acquire when you order?

For a lonely foreign boy needing a good cry, the vindaloo had me bawling like a baby…read more It's been 10 years (1998) since I've been back, but it was a reliable go-to throughout that rainy, gray summer. It also gave me a little cachet when passing judgment on the subcontinental food out west. I mean, who's gonna go to South Queensferry, Scotland to challenge my credibility? Nobody, that's who.

Masala Grill have been a staple amongst many people in Dunfermline, from late night steamers to…read moreeasy family dinners, when it comes to takeout, the establishment, is, well, established. Fat portions and greasy fingers might not sound appetising, but with that being said, Masala Grill sure have found a way to make my mouth water. Having been hit with a late night hankering for something that'll both sate my appetite and leave me with the fulfilling feeling of regret when I phase how much I've munched, we took to just eat. The order was placed in quick fashion, and delivered in the same manner. The 420 munchie box is superfluous, with chicken, donner meat, jalapeno poppers, cheese sticks, onion rings, chips, pakora and rich condiments to boot. The chips themselves are fresh cut, im not sure if its to order or not, but they're fat, though they weren't the best chips to complement the rest of the box, i honestly believe that the chips had a heavy standard to uphold to be in running league. The flavours rang true from start to finish, there was little to no deviation between pieces of pakora, or the onion rings which were made to perfection. The batter isn't always the nicest, though i feel this is a biased comment to add as batter has never been my thing. All in all, i was pretty happy to spend the fair asking price for this box, and more so with the quality of service and the box itself. If you find yourself looking for somewhere to order from, Masala Grill would for sure be worth the look! Happy Grubbing

Okay for the middle of nowhere. Lamb karahi was bland, garlic naan good, beer good. Staff not…read moreparticularly attentive in seating or collecting the bill, but made sure the beer was full. Otherwise, I'm trying other places in town.

This place smells of dirty damp carpets. The staff were continually watching every move especially…read morewhen we went near the food which turned out to be of poor quality. Choice was limited and the amount on display was pathetic. Would not recommend ANYONE to eat there, I enjoy Indian food very much but this place is a total rip off, would rather go hungry than suffer this awful place ever again

Well this has to be the best curry cafe I've yet found in Edinburgh / Scotland…read more As with all such establishments, the decor is functional - you come here for the authenticity of the food. It's always a good sign when a curry cafe has Nihari on the menu, as not everywhere offers this slow cooked dish. I try to be a traditionalist wherever possible though so, having arrived late afternoon, I wasn't going to have what is considered to be a Breakfast / Morning curry. I'll head over next time for the 11:30 opening to try the Nihari - gives me another excuse :-) Today I went for a dish that has become a staple in Pakistani food culture, Haleem. Adapted hundreds of years ago from the original Harisah recipes which were first documented in the Middle East sometime between the year 900 and 1000, Haleem is now prepared and enjoyed in Pakistani family homes and restaurants all over the world. At just a fiver (currently) for Haleem and a hot, buttered Naan, this medium spiced dish is not only very tasty, but is also superb value. Today I had Beef Haleem. It was delicious. The dish is prepared with Beef, Wheat, Barley and Lentils (plus spices) and it is slow cooked to such an extent that the beef completely blends into the other ingredients so the dish becomes a thick sauce "curry". Tearing off a corner of Naan and dipping it in, it tasted fantastic. The Marhaba Kitchen is a proper curry cafe and the owner / chef could not have made me any more welcome. Next visit - Nihari time! :-)

From the owner: South indian Hyderabadi dishes Haleem, Nihari, Paye, Kababs And Biryani.read more