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Dishoom Edinburgh brings its signature Indian cooking to a three-storey Art Deco building overlooking St Andrew Square. This Indian kitchen channels the classless spirit of Bombay’s historic Irani cafés while honoring Scottish botanist Sir Patrick Geddes. Guests settle into a lively dining room where the atmosphere leans comfortably toward a neighborhood pub rather than a formal supper club. Every detail supports a menu designed for all-day grazing and sharing.
The kitchen prepares true Bombay comfort food drawn from street stalls, grills, and family homes across the region. Morning visitors start with velvety akuri scrambled with soft pau or a bacon naan roll. Afternoon tables share pillowy makhmali paneer alongside goan monkfish curry. Evening service shifts to robust spice profiles, featuring invigoratingly spiced lamb chops and slow-cooked biryanis. The house special combines braised lamb in rich gravy with crunchy crisp chips and buttered roomali roti.
Drinkers navigate a wide selection of sharbats, esoteric beers, and wines alongside specialty cocktails like the Horniman’s Old Fashioned. This drink commemorates Benjamin Horniman, a friend of Patrick Geddes who edited The Bombay Chronicle. The combination of thoughtful history and reliable execution recently earned the location a Good Food Guide recognition for consistent quality. Meals conclude with creamy, cooling kulfi that provides a quiet finish after a shared feast.
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