Phone: +441312295578
Address: 1414a Brougham Street, EH3 9JH, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
City: Edinburgh
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 2508
Website: http://www.nilgirispice.co.uk/
"We have always loved this restaurant but visited this weekend and we were disappointed with both service and meals. We arrived promptly were sat by waiter. No glasses on table, it’s a byob we asked for these. Waited patiently for ten minutes or so and requested again as we ordered food. Waited patiently again, no glasses but pickle tray poppadoms delivered. Requested for third time and although waiter was polite there was no urgency to his service (we were the only people in the restaurant so wasn’t run off his feet). Must mention the pickle tray was delicious great value for cost. Food arrived and curries were nice although nothing special and not as good as previous visits and chicken was sparse and over cooked. Naan bread was awful, looked like the supermarket basic range. Really disappointing as this was done so well before. Lots of food left and presented with bill without requesting it before we’d actually decided we’d finished eating. By this time there were 3 tables of 2 in the restaurant. Not sure the rush to get us out. On the whole an utterly underwhelming night. Basic food and basic service although reasonably priced, especially for town. We have had great meals here in the past but I’m not quite sure we’d rush back, whatever they have changed isn’t quite working."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Indian
Naan
A soft, oven-baked flatbread, perfect for scooping up curries or savoring on its own, with a light, fluffy texture.
Raita
Raita is a cool, creamy yogurt sauce mixed with cucumber, mint, and spices, perfect for complementing spicy dishes.
Chapati
Chapati is a soft, whole wheat flatbread, perfect for accompanying various curries and dishes.
Paratha
A flaky, layered Indian flatbread, often stuffed with potatoes or paneer, perfect with yogurt or pickle.
Biryani
Biryani is a fragrant rice dish cooked with tender meat, aromatic spices, and herbs, offering a rich and flavorful experience.
Aloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi is a spiced dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian spices.
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb pieces simmered in a rich, aromatic curry sauce with spices and herbs.
Plain Naan
Soft and fluffy Indian bread, traditionally baked in a clay tandoor oven, perfect for pairing with any curry or side dish.
Masala Dosa
A crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced potato mixture, served with chutneys and sambar.
Garlic Naan
Soft, fluffy Indian bread infused with rich garlic and buttery flavors, perfect as a side to any curry dish.
Chana Masala menu
Chana Masala is a spicy and tangy chickpea curry seasoned with traditional Indian spices, served as a rich vegetarian entrée.
Lamb Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice dish cooked with tender lamb pieces, spices, and herbs for a rich and flavorful experience.
Chicken Korma
Creamy, spiced chicken dish cooked with yogurt, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, offering a rich and flavorful experience.
Dessert
Kulfi
Kulfi is a creamy, traditional Indian frozen dessert flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts.
Gulab Jamun
Sweet, syrup-soaked milk dumplings; soft, spongy, and a classic Indian dessert delight.
Extras
Plain Dosa
A crispy, crepe-like pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served hot.
Lamb
Sauces & Seasonings
Rice Dishes
Pakora - Starters
Pakora
Pakora: Deep-fried fritters made with spiced gram flour batter, enveloping a mix of vegetables or meat, crispy and deliciously savory.
Natural Frozen Yogurt
Beilagen / Side Orders & Tandooribrot
Appetizer
Medu Vada
Crispy lentil fritters, deep-fried to perfection, served with chutney and sambar.
Entrées
Vegetarian Dishes
Starters
Pickle Tray
A selection of assorted pickles bursting with tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors for a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Indian Rice Dishes
Main Courses And Sides
Saffron Rice
Aromatic basmati rice infused with saffron, delivering a warm, golden hue and a subtly floral, earthy flavor.
Vegetarian Specialties
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer: A classic Indian dish featuring soft paneer cubes in a creamy, spiced spinach sauce.
Lamb Tapas
Delhi 6 - Vegetarian Dishes
Chilly Paneer
Spicy stir-fried cottage cheese cubes with bell peppers and onions in a tangy and savory sauce.
Chef's Specialties
Chicken
Markeverett
Firstly waited for the menu for ten minutes and then had to ask for the wine list not a good start! Food was palatable and service after the first “blips” was ok.
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Reviews
Alan
We don't get up to Edinburgh so often these days. I miss the visits to Nilgiri Spice. Always very welcoming and my wife and I enjoyed the new menu. Lovely meal and thank you.
Ale
Walked in, tables free, refused service at 21.20 on a Saturday. Been a couple of times before. Will never go back. Shocking service. Just eat guys in all the time. That's their market. Stuff them.
Koalakoalakoala
We had a lovely meal here, spicier than last time which is good. £3 each for 2 very small parathas? They are getting pricy, with a veg curry same price as a lamb curry? Cash only which isn’t always convenient View menu
0131
Nice and unusual dishes. Lots of herbs and flavour in the sauces. Not a lot of meat in the sauce however! The Nan bread was awful… like a supermarket pizza base! The rice was delicious. Unimpressed by mixed veg pakora starter. So, pretty good., but could be better.
777verityt
We have visited this restaurant twice now during our short stay, two nights in a row! We have loved the food each night especially the idli and dosa. I have tried lots of new things. Everyone in the group has been happy and the bills are reasonable for our group size. Really lovely food and service. Thank you!
Koalakoalakoala
We enjoyed our food here, although it wasn’t quite the hot spicy Indian dishes we are used to. The waiter was really nice. Our wine was nice and cold. The menu said they had different flavour kulfi, but no, only one, and it was actually pistachio ice cream ? Would have preferred to be told it was cash payment before the bill arrived!! View menu
Vatelse
I saw mixed reviews earlier and was initially hesitant, but was pleased to find that my food was quite good. I had the masala dosa and the uttapam. Both were worth coming back for! My waiter was friendly, personable, and happy to answer any questions I had. The vegan options are fantastic for anyone who has a plant-based diet. I will be back :
H9933YOpetep
Oh dear, where do I start, ordered 2 dosa and starter. Dosa horrible, With less than a table spoon of filling inside. Both burnt from bottom and uneatable. Sambhar have a look at the picture before, watery and worse I have ever had, straight in the bin. Looked like someone throw up in that tub. Coconut powder coconut was used and just take like a flour and was not a chutney at all. Added a popodom and I got 3/4 broken pieces with nothing with it no sauce. Ordered previously and have enjoyed but this was way beyond the worse, never again. Stay away there are many other South Indian restaurants in Edinburgh to try.
I
We have always loved this restaurant but visited this weekend and we were disappointed with both service and meals. We arrived promptly were sat by waiter. No glasses on table, it’s a byob we asked for these. Waited patiently for ten minutes or so and requested again as we ordered food. Waited patiently again, no glasses but pickle tray poppadoms delivered. Requested for third time and although waiter was polite there was no urgency to his service (we were the only people in the restaurant so wasn’t run off his feet). Must mention the pickle tray was delicious great value for cost. Food arrived and curries were nice although nothing special and not as good as previous visits and chicken was... View menu
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