Best Masala Chai 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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Thirsty Pallet
Thirsty Pallet
94/100 (2001 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Fried
Veggie Breakfast
Salmon
Haggis
Bacon roll
Corned Beef Hash
Breakfast Roll
chicken caesar salad
Masala Chai
Bacon Egg Cheese
Eggs Benedict
Bagel
Burger
Toast
Reuben Sandwich
Toasts
Rueben
Mexican Falafel Salad
Bagels
Minute Steak and Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast Reuben
Cakes
Sandwiches
Salmon Avo
Full breakfast
Cake
Pancake
Scones
Haggis
Café
British
Scottish
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This cafe was fun and upbeat to visit. The service was great and prompt. The prices reasonable and they’re dog friendly. The Ruben breakfast muffin..."
Candice Lee
"Best eggs totale I’ve had in Edinburgh till now. I come here in a really quiet time to enjoy something typically Scottish. The place is lovely,..."
Mircea Dascalescu
"Absolutely love this place. Delicious breakfast and lunch. We come often and have yet to have a bad thing on the menu. We enjoy the casual atmosphere..."
Amanda Rush
"Been here twice for breakfast during our vacation. Lovely café with friendly staff, reasonable prices and delicious breakfast/brunch offerings...."
Ryan Laxa
"Lovely atmosphere and food. Great coffee too. We had the minute steak on flat bread and two gorgeous home made cakes. Excellent food. Warm welcome...."
Jeremy Gill
"Was in Edinburgh on vacation and stumbled across this place just looking for coffee but saw the menu and stayed for breakfast! So happy we did,..."
Ali Stultz
"Took my mum here on our way to Leith, and thought it was a fantastic café. Our server (I assumed also the owner) was incredibly friendly and..."
Thomas Wenn
"Nice little café a little to the side out, away from all the busy people. Staff are very nice and friendly food is good, chicken salad was good...."
J
"Been here a few times now, both on my own and with family. We all agree the food is awesome, especially the eggs benny. Quite possibly the best Eggs..."
lesley rankine
"Got a bacon roll and a coffee to go. Absolutely delicious bacon roll. One of the best I have ever had. Need to go back and sit in! Lovely staff as..."
jd
Solti
Solti
93/100 (2054 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Nepalese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Nepalese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Korma
Tikka Masala
Lamb Shank
Masala Chai
Chilli Chicken
Poppadoms
Jalfrezi
Lamb
Samosas
Haggis Bon Bons
Garlic Naan
Gurkha Beer
Curry
Poppadoms
Okra
Chai Masala Martini
Chana masala
Basmati Rice Chicken Korma Garlic and Coriander Naan
Tea
Nihari Gohst Lamb Shank
Chicken pakora
Nutella Peshwari
Mango Lassi
Salmon
Lamb chops
Peshwari Naan with Nutella
Vino
Curry
Paneer
Chicken tikka
Prawns
Naan Bread
prosecco
Naan
Gulab jamun
Butter Chicken
Chicken momo
Hot Pot
Pakora
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Nepalese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Fabulous food and service here. Our new family favourite. Situated seconds away from The Festival Theatre. Spoilt for choice when deciding what to..."
A B78
"IF YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE BERRY IN THE WHITE TIGER PLEASE RESPOND. If you're there and you don't try the white tiger cocktail you're just a goon...."
Kevin J
"Solti was absolutely brilliant tonight. Some of the best Indian style food I've tasted in Edinburgh by far. The portion sizes were good. Value for..."
Ryan Brake
"Wow… I am blown away. First time in Edinburgh, and this place is a must visit for all Indian food lovers! We had Stefanos serving us who was..."
Alfie Moore
"Best meal we have had on our trip so far. We had never been to a Nepalese restaurant before. The waitress was patient and explained the dishes to..."
Russ Bartlett
"We enjoyed a lot their traditional food and Ankita was so friendly and helpful. Just in case you don’t like spicy food say it before ordering!!! We..."
Marta Llanos
"Most authentic Indian meal I’ve had in Europe! Absolutely on point. Loved every bit of it, from the decor to the music to the impeccable and..."
Sreenjoy Chatterjee
"The Raja's Nihari Gohst lamb shank was absolutely delicious with the garlic naan. The chicken biryani could have been better and the size of the..."
Namrata Mujumdar
"What an amazing food experience! Definitely a must when it comes to Indian food in Edinburgh! Big thank you goes to Gyan who met all our concerns...."
Maxim Durand
"Have been to a number of Indian or Nepalese restaurants and for the 2nd time, Solti is a top 5 favorite. The drinks were exceptional and the best..."
Richard Phillips
Konkana
Konkana
89/100 (1241 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Indian
Grill
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Bhaji
Chicken Tikka Shashlik
Lamb
Amritsari Fish
Fish
Lobster
Lamb Shank Xacuti
Mixed grill
Poppadoms
Crab
Served with Rice or Naan
Butter chicken
Prawns Tandoori King Prawn
Chicken biryani
Hariyali Paneer Tikka Platter
Korma
Chicken karahi
Cod
Chicken Saag
Curry
lassi
Prawns
paneer butter masala
garlic naan
Chapati
Masala Chai
Cobra Beer
"You have to try this place it's sooooo good. Lovely, clean and bright restaurant with really nice staff. We both had chicken tikka shashlik and they..."
Martyn Stillman
"Chaskaa is a flavor explosion! The Chicken 65 was spicy perfection, and the chilli paneer curry had just the right balance of spices. The garlic naan..."
Jamie Nakrani
"Never knew this place existed. Went last night and without a doubt the best curry I've had for some time. Delicious and unique dishes and a..."
donny coutts
"My partner and I tried Chaskaa after seeing it mentioned on various sites as one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. And that is exactly what we..."
Kristián Karban
"Our first time in this lovely restaurant and were very impressed. We were there at an odd time, 2:30 or 3:00 late afternoon, and the place was quiet,..."
Peggy Allen Hayes
"Food is very authentic and the staffs are lovely. We had so many food and drinks but everything was made to the perfection and The staff ( from..."
T m
"They allowed the dog in, which was a very kind gesture. Food was tasty! Generous portions so make sure you don’t order too much. Not very..."
Aliya Ali
"I just had one of the most delicious curries of my life! You’ve probably seen reviews like this and moved onto the next one for more context. Fair..."
Dominik
"Passing through Edinburgh, my family and I went to this restaurant after seeing the very high rating that it had, and we enjoyed it so much that we..."
Marthe Ardisson
"Great lamb biryani but a little spicy. The stomach will burn if you accidentally swallowed a piece of..."
xinzhu zhou
La Plaza Bistro
La Plaza Bistro
85/100 (278 ratings)
Dessert
Italian
French
Italian
Vegan Options
British
Turkish
British
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Martini
Masala Chai
Poached Eggs with Avocado
Falafel Salad
Scones
Breaded Haddock and Chips
Eggs Benedict
Lasagna
French Toast
Cappuccino
Fish and Chips
english breakfast
Carbonara
Wine
Cacio E Pepe
Juice
Cortado
Beef burger
Salad
American breakfast
Café
British
Italian
French
Turkish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was okay. The food was good, the service was fast and efficient, and the had some tasty not too expensive wine. The downsides were: 1) According..."
Alexander Kolesnikov
"Lovely meal, great coffee. I had the La Plaza Style breakfast, and it was cooked well, but could be seasoned more. The coffee was robust and I like..."
Lauren
"Found by chance - nice enough little place - hot drinks not the best but cakes amazing. No opening windows so a bit stuffy..."
Laura Burrell
"I can 100% recommend this place. While our time in Edinburgh we had breakfast there every morning. The service was more than friendly and attentive...."
V. S.
"I had a cup of cappuccino. Not special but it was enough to enjoy my..."
Yumi Jo
"Had coffee and cakes here in the afternoon. Bright place and friendly staff..."
Timothy Teo
"Loveeeeddd the food.. I tried spaghetti cabonara with chicken and it was delicious 😋 Portion sizes are good and the taste is incredible. ❣️..."
Vijayalaxmi Mokal
"After exploring Dean Village we stumbled upon this place for lunch. We had our little well behaved dog with us and we were able to sit inside with..."
Elizabeth Gibbons
"Had the eggs royale..never had it before but it was amazing 🥰 Friendly service and a nice view from the..."
Lady Hawke
"Guys. The biscoff cheesecake is the best sweet I’ve had in my life. No joke. Made in house, so freaking good! Other food was great too! (Falafel..."
Ilya Shinkeyev
"A nice little place to stop off on a cold evening and eat some haggis burgers, I think I am addicted to..."
Claude Frollo
"Dog friendly, with great coffee and a lovely..."
David Lewis
"Was down in Edinburgh for the weekend and came across this place so popped in for breakfast. Was attended to very quickly, ordered full scottish..."
George Robertson
"delicious chocolate cake. luved the eggs benedict! smoothies were delicious. servers extremely sweet and willing to accommodate any requests on your..."
Lu Unver
"My family & I had a lovely experience here. Excellent food with very generous portions. Friendly service. I highly recommend La Plaza..."
Joanie Brown
Tanjore
Tanjore
85/100 (877 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Street Food
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Street Food
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Wine
Poppadoms
Ambur Biryani
Thali
Masala Dosa
Pancakes
Idly Sambhar and Medu Vada
veg biryani
Parantha
Chili
Methu Vadai
Gulab jamun
Idli
Gulab Jamoon with Ice Cream
Halwa
Vada
Thali
Rasam
Curry
Paneer
Prawns
Naan
Kulfi
Kulfi
Biryani
Chicken Masala
Cake
Fish Fry
Soup
Masala Chai
Tikka Masala
Paratha
Channa Masala
Lamb
Korma
Mysore Masala Dosa
Fish
Dosa
Sambar Vada
Chicken biryani
Fried
Mini Idly
Mango Lassi
Fish Curry
Mini Idli Sambar
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Street Food
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"If you have been to India, you will know this is the best of Indian food.We arrived to be greeted with a warm welcome. All of our table of..."
Shreya
"How I miss Eating sumptuous lunch at Tanjore! Used to visit Tanjore often when I was studying in Edinburgh. The food was just like how my mom..."
Nivedita Shrinagesh
"If you are missing authentic south Indian food in Edinburgh, you have found the right place.Has both vegetarian and non vegetarian options...."
Apoorva Chandra
"Authentic South Indian, we experienced Dosa (Sadaa & Masala), Uttapam & Meals. All were genuine, left us wondering if we could get similar taste in..."
Sonik Porwal
"The lunch deal is great value for money! The peak times can often be crowded with a slight cue but it's definitely worth the wait. Well..."
Kasia Makowska
"Highly Recommended! We went for a meal at night time with a bottle of red wine and had a great time. Two starters and 2 main dishes cost £28 - which..."
Berk Tokal
"We visited Tanjore on a Sunday Morning. As you enter the restaurant, you get a typical smell of curry leaves. The decor is very average , with only..."
Aditi Mishra
"There is a thali lunch deal which is very good value for money! When you read its description it might seem too big, but actually the different..."
Arantxa
"We loved our meal. Started with the tanjore squid, potato bonda and paneer-spinach dumplings (all very tasty with nice accompaniments). Had the..."
Frogknot
"The place is nice.. do get a booking on a Sunday.. they might be full.. the I only downside was the sambhar.. loved the dosa.. too good, if you like..."
Prafful Singhal
"Myself and my cousins were looking for a good Indian restaurant and we actually felt home as soon as we crashed down this place.It's a typical South..."
Adhith.S
"The kind of food they served is quite authentic and tasty too. we had tried idli wada dosa and some main course. Idli was soft and nice. The best..."
Sid
"Its about 3 years ago i was in Edinburg with my wife on vacation. Was missing south indian food for about a month or so since we started spending..."
Bharath Seetharaman
"If you looking for authentic south Indian food , here you go. Dosa was good and sambhar , chatni was just amazing. Our experience with tomato uttapam..."
Arpit
"Having lived in south India for nearly half my life ..I am one of those who relishes South Indian food.Tanjore surely serves some authentic ..."
Pooja Kumar
"I really love this place. Some of the tastiest South Indian food I've ever had. Their dosas are delicious and the crab curry is insane!One..."
Gavin Morrice
"Perfectly positioned for a pre Festival Theatre visit for dinner. There is a very extensive menu to choose from, but let me make that easier for you...."
Karen Dorrat
"The food is incredibly delicious and the price reflects that. I had the chicken biryani which was spot on with every flavour coming together just..."
Grigoras Vlad (Albastrel6)
"Delicious dinner of dosas and mini idli sambar. Will absolutely come again. Main course in the range of £10-16 (higher end if you want lamb)...."
Esmé Thornhill-Davis
"The best Indian restaurant I’ve tried outside of India. Would even beat most restaurants I’ve tried in India. Highly recommend this for..."
Arul Prakash
"Delicious and authentic idlis and vadas. The sambar and chutneys were amazing as well! The dosa and utthappam were real good too, although could have..."
Vatsal Mishra
"Food was amazing. But don’t expect quantity. Even though u order large the quantity will be very less. Cost is bit higher side if u compare with..."
RODRIGUEZZ0077
"Very delicious food, large portions, especially Dosa and friendly staff. They have both spicy and not spicy options. Also lots of meaty and vegan..."
Artem L
"Authentic south Indian restaurant. Must visit in Edinburgh 😊 Loved it ! We tried cauliflower fry, Mysore masale dose, kottu parotta, idly, medhu..."
Veda B R
"The food is awesome. We tried family dosa, Idli, Puri, Tanjore chicken, medhu vada. Each item is great, worth money. Last but not least I tried..."
Deepika Balaga
"Had a scrumptious south Indian food...!!! Everything was way delicious than expected !! Their gulab jamun with 🍨 was top-notch..."
Suzi David
"Amazing experience from start to finish! Went last Friday Night. Busy place sometimes you have to wait. Good food with South Indian style but..."
Adithya Jakka
"A decent place to enjoy some traditional South-Indian food, mainly Idlis and..."
Vaibhav Savanur
"Amazing food. Was recommended by a friend and I would not hesitate to recommend it. The masala dhosai was fantastic. The chettinad village style..."
paul higgins
"Delicious food. Authentic South Indian taste for someone who loves South Indian food. Filter coffee was super hot and perfect. We tried sambar vada,..."
vish s
"One of the best south Indian restaurants in Scotland. Coconut chutney and sambar tasted authentic. Prawn’s biriyani was too good. Kind of busy..."
Veenamol M.S.
Morningside Spice
Morningside Spice
80/100 (789 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Asian
Asian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Vegetable Pakora
Biryani Rice
Curry
Tandoori Chicken
Naan Bread
Naan
Pakora
Poppadoms
Kabobs
Lamb
Chicken tikka masala
Naan
veg biryani
Vindaloo
Masala Chai
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"We just walk-in this place it’s quite empty when we visited,so we got seat immediately. Restaurant ambience is really nice. We tried different..."
supriya chundi
"Delicious food with nice presentation. Quantity served was also..."
Megha Singh
"Great Indian meal, the staff were so friendly, and it was the perfect end to a busy..."
Elise Ramsay
"I really like this place. It's usually quiet, which I personally enjoy. If you're a student you get a 10% discount, and all the dishes are already..."
Lev Siegel
"We had a nice tasty meal focusing on the vegetarian..."
Anthony Goodier
"Popped in at nearly 9pm. Seated right away.. absolutely lovely service by the Waiter. Place brightly but tastefully decorated for Christmas. Every..."
Angela Kerr (Naggy)
"Would definitely recommend! I absolutely loved the Cheese Naan. The waiter is super friendly and you also get student..."
A Diesch
"Food is excellent. Staff lovely but restaurant was so cold we had to eat with our coats..."
Michelle Mearns
"My go to for a curry. Only had take away. It’s always hot and very tasty. I get the kofta exotica, I’m vegetarian and like sweet mango curries...."
Becky Warburton
"Had the loveliest Kathmandu murgh last night.. delicious! We were short of time unfortunately, but the staff were excellent and attentive and..."
Gail Montgomery
"Ordered through just eat and the delivery was 10 minutes earlier, piping hot. I ordered the chicken Madras with pilau rice and it was lovely. Would..."
Gemma Raine
"Went with a friend and her mother and loved it. The Madras was the best I've had for a while and quite tasty. Good sized portions and good service..."
Stuart McNab (StuMak)
"Absolutely superb! Well done x went there last night on our staycation ,we are from Leeds , and have been to many Indian restaurants and this was..."
Nigel Nigel
"I reckon some of these reviews are doing a major disservice to a very good Indian restaurant. I've been a customer many times and have never been..."
Hugh Rooney
"Nice and clean place, professional and friendly staff, normal sized meals and regular prices. Most food wasn't very fragrant, but the vindaloo was..."
Ajay Narain
"Absolutely fantastic food. great portion sizes will definitely be back and definitely recommend to anyone.a must try..."
Wesley Gill