Reviews Cutting Chaii

Incredible, authentic indian food, fairly pricy mind you, so definitely a once in a blue moon visit, but i couldn't fault it. Possibly the best lamb chops I've had. Everything was just cooked perfectly full of flavours and spice.

Hands down the best Indian in town. Outrageously good food, very friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. Been here for food more times than I can count and never once been disappointed. If you like good food then this place is for you.

Great food and good sized portions. Service was excellent and food arrived hot and quickly. Indicated spicy food level was accurate, 2 peppers is spicy, I probably would struggle with the 3 peppers one. If you are not used to spicy food, stick with one pepper or less. Would visit again.

Cutting Chaii is brilliant and if you know someone who lives nearby then it is a duty to recommend the restaurant to them. After all, it's on the corner of a road hardly anyone walks down and surrounded by construction. How would anyone find Cutting Chaii by chance? Of course, don't take my word for it; check the cosy Indian tapas place out for yourself. By "Indian tapas" I mean you'll order two to three dishes per person rather than one big meal. I've been many times, try and have something different each time and am yet to find something I didn't like. The food is fresh and fun. I really like the chance to sample broadly from the menu. Cutting Chaii helps me answer questions that begin with, "Do I like?" However, while it would be wrong to rate the food as anything less than excellent, I have to point out the atmosphere of the cosy corner too! Tip: Book in advance! Cutting Chaii is great for couples, small parties and even solo diners. I don't think it's the place to take 10 office co-workers too! The doorway (which is not wheelchair friendly) is an archway of flowers and decorations. You'll step into a romantically lit, warm, delicious smelling murmur of quiet conversations. It's lovely! It's also a dramatic contrast to windy winter nights! Staff are friendly, not particularly numerous but since Chaii isn't huge, this is never a problem. I've never had a wait at Cutting Chaii. The worst thing that's happened to me is forgetting to book, trying my luck anyway, walking down and finding no tables free. Tip: The toilets (customers only) are nice and clean here. I think they were put in a few years ago when the location was the Elbe Room, have been maintained well and are a huge improvement to what was there before. Cutting Chaii is also on Deliveroo but I'm yet to test that option. I'd much rather turn up for COVID safe (masks, table cleaning, etc) and friendly in person. Overall? Delighted to recommend this treasure to you. [April 2022: update - still great] [January 2023: update - busy for an impromptu midweek first. Still great and worth booking for] [April 2023 update - guess what? Still great]

Edinburgh’s finest Indian restaurant. Cosy environment, friendly staffs and extremely delicious foods. Must try their Amritsari Lamb Chops, mother butter and malai murgh.