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Summary
“Wonderful Indian-style tapas” – “well cooked, well served and always worth booking when in Edinburgh”. This spin-off in the Scottish capital’s Old Town lives up to the reputation established by the iconic Glasgow original.
Summary
“Busy, buzzy and always hitting the spot!” – perfectly placed to soak up the Old Town tourists, but luring faithful regulars in equal measure, this sibling of the iconic Glasgow curry house is a real crowd-pleaser owing to its superior yet modestly priced Indian sharing plates.
Summary
“It does exactly what it says on the (tiffin) tin!” – this offshoot of the famous Glasgow curry-tapas haunt has built a solid reputation in its own right for its south Asian small plates: “if you like Indian food, then you’ve come to the right place”. It’s very popular, so “booking is essential at busy times”.
Summary
“It does exactly what it says on the (tiffin) tin!” – this offshoot of the famous Glasgow curry-tapas haunt has built a solid reputation in its own right for its south Asian small plates: “if you like Indian food, then you’ve come to the right place”. It’s very popular, so “booking is essential at busy times”.
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Restaurant details
Mother India’s Cafe Restaurant Diner Reviews
"What a find. Super-efficient service. Lovely, savoury, food. The daily special was a simple masala that had rich gravy rather than a “curry” sauce and was delicious. Every table was turned at least once while we were there. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
3-5 Infirmary St, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
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