Mother India's Cafe

3-5 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, Sushi, Indian, Coffee

4.4 💬 20506 Reviews
Mother India's Cafe

Phone: +441315249801

Address: 3-5 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

City: Edinburgh, City of

Dishes: 18

Reviews: 20506

Website: https://www.motherindia.co.uk/restaurant/mother-india-edinburgh

"Best Indian I’ve had outside India. Portions are small (tapas style) but cheap. We ordered 3 curries rice, popadoms and bread between the two of us, and we were stuffed! I do think you need to double check about the bread to be sure you get vegan cause I think we accidentally ordered stuff with ghee on it. Otherwise it was flawless. Would love to see a vegan marking next to the vegan dishes on the menu. Updated from previous review on 2022-01-06"

Menu - 18 options

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josep josep

Really tasty, the staff is kind and the price was doable.

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alunisae
alunisae

good price and nice portions. vegan options are clearly labeled.


Amyyyyy
Amyyyyy

Tapas style Indian food. Really tasty and vegan items clearly marked on the menu. Staff were really friendly.


vivsan
vivsan

Really tasty tapas style indian food. I loved that you could ordered many different dishes. Best naan i ever had. Not so pricey


tronna
tronna

The best Indian food I have ever tried. Also funny to have it in tapas form. Perfect for sharing. Many vegan options, all labeled.


jesme
jesme

Like most Indian restaurants there's plenty of vegan options. This one is tasty and inexpensive which gives it 4 stars in my eyes. Updated from previous review on 2024-07-06


marikaweinhardt
marikaweinhardt

Our group found this to be a reliable central option without a booking on a Sunday evening when fewer vegan-friendly places seem to be open. There was a good range of flavours across the dishes. The menu could definitely increase its vegan ambitions and vegan labelling was absent from the side dishes.


HenrietteJohansen
HenrietteJohansen

This is one of the better indian restaurants I've been to in this city. We were a large group, mainly veg adjacent people, and ordered many different dishes. The spice level was alright, and the food was nice. I would recommend ordering different dishes to share as the dishes were relatively small on their own.


SarahWaterman
SarahWaterman

Really fun tapas-style Indian restaurant! You can order a lot of different dishes when you come with a group, decently priced, and DELICIOUS! My favorites were the chickpea dish and the lentil dish (I can’t remember what they were called on the menu). Very good flavor, would give 5 stars if allowed. They can make the naans vegan as well and we got the garlic naan which was delicious!


LouiseKarlund
LouiseKarlund

Best Indian I’ve had outside India. Portions are small (tapas style) but cheap. We ordered 3 curries rice, popadoms and bread between the two of us, and we were stuffed! I do think you need to double check about the bread to be sure you get vegan cause I think we accidentally ordered stuff with ghee on it. Otherwise it was flawless. Would love to see a vegan marking next to the vegan dishes on the menu. Updated from previous review on 2022-01-06

Categories

  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • Sushi Delight in our exquisite sushi selection, featuring fresh ingredients, expertly crafted rolls, and traditional nigiri. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, promising a true taste of Japan.
  • Indian Savor the rich flavors and aromatic spices of India with our authentic Indian cuisine. From savory curries to freshly baked naan, experience a diverse array of dishes that capture the essence of traditional Indian cooking.
  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.

Amenities

  • Tapas
  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Takeaway

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