Lacto
Indian
Fast food
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Little Indian street food bar offering Punjabi food. Has a selection of veggie pakora, which are vegan suitable, as well as a vegan soup, curries and dahl. 3 tables. Relocated from 253 Canongate, The Royal Mile. Open Mon-Wed 11:00-22:00, Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri 11:00-03:00, Sat 09:00-03:00, Sun 09:00-18:00.
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Added by craigmc on 01 Sep 2016
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25 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
TomBlacker
Points +200
The Road Less Travelled - Edit
Having discovered that Arthur’s Seat is at the top of a mountain and not in a quaint park in the middle of Edinburgh, we came back down the much easier, softer way than we had ascended. This led past Holyrood House onto Holyrood Road and past The Pakora. Awesome value, my Moonji Dahl with rice was just £9, compared to my omnivores’ £17 for their meal (which I gloated over!). Service was excellent and lovely background music completed the ambience. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, My dhal was first class, Service was excellent
Cons: No cons!
Guest
Greenbob62
Points +32
Wonderful authentic Indian food - Edit
We came upon this place by accident having descended from Arthur's seat. As lovers of Indian food we had to give it a try. A massive bonus is that we were able to have our dogs with us in the outside dining area and were also given a bowl of water for the dogs👍. A good start but things got much better. We took 3 courses and everything was vegan or vegetarian and delicious from start to finish. The big pot of chai was as good as the chai you get in India. The staff are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Many thanks to our delightful waitress Rashmi who shared her passion with us for Indian food and culture. If you love Indian food as we do The Pakora bar should be on your Edinburgh hit list.
Read morePros: Food, Dog friendly , Lovely friendly Indian staff.
Cons: None
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SebVgan38
Points +126
Delicious dishes - Edit
Très bon plat savoureux avec beaucoup de choix vegan
Read morePros: Sevice , Rapidité , Cadre
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XnXgal
Points +170
Great pakora - Edit
Nice pakoras, lots of variation in the vegan options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-31
Pros: Clearly labeled vegan options, Pretty cheap, Several vegan options like curries and pakora mix
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VeganfoodieD
Points +141
Good vegan options - Edit
Great tasty food with good vegan options
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Keeyan
Points +235
Good vegan options - Edit
The food was nice, but the portions seemed a bit small to me
Read morePros: Really helpful staff who double checked it's vegan
Cons: The menu did not have vegan options labelled
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IsabelleWood
Points +59
Such great food! - Edit
Super tasty and amazing vegan options and gf too!
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EAH
Points +21
Fantastic food and great service. - Edit
The location and atmosphere was really nice. The cauliflower and mushroom Pakora were delicious. Whilst in Scotland why not try the veg Haggis which was really lovely.
Read morePros: Great Service, Fantastic Food, Attentive service
Cons: Need more choice of rose wines, Not sure about the low level tables, Outdoor heating would be useful?
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kbhachu
Points +20
Good food at good value - Edit
The staff was fantastic and made sure to veganise the roti etc. As an indian the food was yummy and you get a lot for what you pay for
Read morePros: Selection of vegan options, Great price, Lovely staff
Cons: Small so may not get a seat , No dairy free drink options - opportunity missed
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John4703
Points +311
Very helpful.owner - Edit
We were not sure what was vegan, vegetarian dishes are clearly marked on the menu. The owner served us and was able to tell us that most of the vegetarian dishes were vegan.
Read moreThe food was delicious. Really tasty with a perfect mix of spices.
We will be back very soon to try more of this good food.
Pros: Very knowledgeable owner
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Hoptza
Points +90
🌱 - Edit
Not the friendliest staff, but the food was superb!
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taoxvx
Points +161
really good - Edit
we had a great meal here. super delicious, just the right level of spicy, and reasonably priced!
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Kirstyas2
Points +21
5star vegan haggis pakora - Edit
Popped in here to grab a bite to eat, definitely recommend vg haggis pakora wraps. Staff were really friendly and helpful, loads of options for vegans!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very affordable, Take away and eat in
Cons: Could get busy quickly, a few bench tables inside
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AnthonyMcD1
Points +16
The Pakora Bar Hanover Street - Edit
Inside is small and cosy and even though it can sometimes get busy the staff were really pleasant and attentive and come to you. I got a vegan veggie haggis Pakora wrap and honestly cannot recommend it enough, and for only £5 it's an absolute bargain for quick, delicious food.
Read morePros: Great variety of vegan options.
Cons: Can be hard to get a table if busy.
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craigmc
Points +35244
Last visit - Edit
My last visit
Read moreStarted at 4 star, then 3, now 2? A lack of attention and the value seems to have gone a little.
Had an okra special which said it was vegan,I asked, confirmed.
The curry came with two roti which were smeard.in ghee of butter and the curry was really only.
I don't think I will be back.
Asked for a vegan platter and they has no idea what I wanted. Asked for vegan options and it was like pulling teeth.
Had some pakora and it was like Accrington bricks.
Had friends visiting for the festival and I was mortified at pot this was.
Hate to give such a bad rating but hate bad food.
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EmmaFaeEdinburgh
Points +1399
Ask for the vegan platter - Edit
It's not on the menu, but if you ask your server for the vegan selection they will be able to put together something for you. When I visited I had cauliflower, aubergine, mushroom, and of course veggie haggis! A great vegan friendly snack.
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Anwoody
Points +145
Really amazing freshly cooked pakora - Edit
Go for a mixed vege box and you’ll get diversely spiced moist delicious Indian goodness served with their magic secret sauce
Read morePros: Very high quality pakora!, Lots of flavour, Location
Cons: Pity it’s not all began!
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Pebblepuddle
Points +50
Great pakora - Edit
The aubergine pakora is amazing, especially with mango sauce. They have a good selection of vegan options, including chips and curry as well as pakora.
Read morePros: Staff very knowledgeable and friendly, Open late, Value for money
Cons: Serves meat
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SarahMoyes
Points +113
The best pakora - Edit
I ended up here because the place I wanted to go was closed but I had the most delicious cauliflower pakora and mango sauce. The staff talked me through the vegan options and were really friendly too.
Read morePros: Amazing food , Imformative staff
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JoanneMarshall
Points +39
Fantastic little place - Edit
Went here with an omni friend, pescatarian and myself (vegan). the staff were lovely and friendly. Very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to pointing out what was vegan. He also recommended some dishes I might not necessarily have tried before - and boy were they delicious! The pakora platter between 3 was exceptional - everything was so yummy. Also BYOB so was great for going for a cheap night out. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend. Would especially recommend the vegan haggis pakora and cauliflower pakora.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food, BYOB, great atmosphere
Cons: bit small (4-5 tables)
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talijosephs
Points +68
awesome food and service! - Edit
Great vegetarian meals - slightly less vegan options though - but the portions were perfect, curry amazing (try the pakora curry!!)and great, friendly attentive service. Very reasonable price too!!
Read morePros: quick and friendly service, relaxed environment, delicious curries!
Cons: less available for vegans - still both curry and p
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▶Lee
Points +112
Vegan & Well tasty - Edit
Great little place this, good vegan options and nice tapas style of different eats. Keep coming across this 'vegan haggis' in Edinburgh and it was very nice here.
Read moreGreat spicy flavoured food. Good value. Nice staff / owner ?
Pros: Options, Price, Flavour
Cons: Only 4 tables
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TrixieFirecracker
Points +4443
Delicious pakora, now comes in a wrap! - Edit
I needed somewhere quick for lunch on this side of Princes Street and pakora in a wrap was just what I needed. I opted for cauliflower pakora, and it comes with salad and sauce. They also have aubergine pakora, veggie haggis pakora, and I think another one or two. It was £5 for the wrap and the can of Rubicon lychee juice was £1.50. The food came quickly and I had plenty of time to sit in an eat before I had to head off.
Read moreI chatted for a bit with a member of staff who has come up with an idea of running a weekly vegan All-You-Can-Eat buffet night. Going by their menu this would be pakora, curries, and rice. I'd definitely be up for that! They're looking for feedback if you have thoughts on this.
Pros: Good range of vegan pakora, Quick food, Food tastes fresh
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DeanTillbrook
Points +76
Great Indian food with Vegan options - Edit
The staff are great are well informed about the Vegan diet. The food is top notch and priced just right for a quality meal or quick snack. The pakoras are to die for and the Mushroom Pakora is just fantastic.
Read morePros: Good location, open late, Staff know about the food and different diets
Cons: No plant milk for the coffee when we visited
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Herbiv4
Points +1869
spicy!!!! - Edit
This is a nice spot just off of one of the main streets. I had the curry pakora and even tried the veggie haggis. The nice man at the register pointed out to me what the vegan options were (as vegetarian options are noted on the menu but not the vegan ones). I was informed that the samosas weren't vegan, as there may be egg in the dough. The food was extremely tasty but very spicy. I like spicy foods (just not as spicy as this), but this was still very good in my book.
Read morePros: tasty food, veg*n knowledgeable, friendly staff
Cons: may need to request items to be 'less spicy
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