Ignite
- Telephone 0131 228 5666
- Food served Mon–Sun noon–2pm, 5.30–11.30pm
- Average price £8.50 (set lunch); £21 (evening meal)
- Website www.igniterestaurant.co.uk
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Convenience food doesn’t usually equate to quality food, but for any hungry rail commuters looking for a sophisticated restaurant experience, Ignite’s location so close to Haymarket station bucks that trend. The interior reflects the menu’s willingness to experiment – an Indian restaurant that also blends North African pieces into its décor. The menu, meanwhile, mixes classic North Indian dishes with more unexpected offerings from further afield, like the Goan chicken maracel, whose combination of ginger and peppers brings heartiness, while the presence of coriander ensures a refreshing edge. Those who judge an Indian restaurant by its pakoras can be reassured that the murgh pakora starter sees chicken enveloped in a batter that hits just the right levels of lightness and spice. Among the vegetarian starters, the voll puree makes a popular Calcutta street snack of potato and chickpeas feel more indulgent than the combination has the right to be. As you’d expect, given its name, Ignite will make your taste buds spark.
- High point: Unusual dishes on menu
- Low point: No wi-fi for customers
A bit of Indian magic for lunch!
How many restaurants in Edinburgh could you choose from for lunch - any day of the week? Probably more than you can imagine. So, how do you decide on one that will be right for you? Well, if you are a fan of Bengali and Indian food … like the idea of richly-coloured surroundings that are warm and relaxing … consider a West End location practical and desirable … and will always respond to a special lunchtime offer … then your decision is made for you. It has to be Ignite.
Two courses for £8.50.
At Ignite in Morrison Street (Haymarket station is right on the doorstep), the great-value lunchtime menu is peppered with many eastern favourites. For starters you can have Vegetable Pakura or Somosa, Chicken or Sheek Kebab.
Main courses cover the classic dishers of Kurma, Bhuna, Madras or Ceylon - made with Chicken, Lamb or Vegetables - and also the option of Chicken or Lamb Tikka Massalam. All served with Pilao Rice or Plain Nan . Alternatively, you might choose a Chicken or Mushroom Omelette with French Fries. (You are not compelled to order Indian dishes.)
Tea or coffee? Yes, either is included in the special two-course price and can be used to toast your good sense of value and taste. All that remains is to tell you that there are many other indulgences on the menu if you wish to go beyond the £8.50 limit and that we recommend you reserve your table in advance. Ring (0131) 228 5666.
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272-274 Morrison Street, Haymarket, Edinburgh EH3 8DT
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- Number of wines sold by the glass: 4
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: Indian music
- Capacity: 60
- Largest group: 60
- Open since: 2004
- House wine: £14.50 per bottle
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MikefaeAberdeen – 18 Oct 2010, 5:22pm
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Had a great meal here, flavours were fresh and very 'clean' and unlike many mainstream Indian establishments the vegetarian options were well prepared and didn't suffer from the "everything cooked in the same sauce" approach. Would definitely recommend it although could have done without the businessmen bores (boars?) at the next table who insisted in belching loudly as we ate.
- 4. Curry Lover – 20 Aug 2010, 10:41pm Report
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Very Poor. I was expecting great things with this being on the hit list and described as "a cut above"so what with 'Roti' being shut, we decided to go here for my partners 40th. We ended up being very disappointed. The curry's have a synthetic lack-luser feel to them and to be honest have had much better take aways from many smaller less pretentious establishments. There wasn't much in the way of fresh spices that we could taste and the sauces were a bit gloopy. The battered mushrooms were a real let down and have had better from Brewers Fayre. Its definitely not a cut above in fact its the least good curry we have had for a long time... and its overpriced.
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B-Boy – 28 Oct 2008, 4:27pm
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Fantastic food and great decor. I've been three or four times and the food has been simply outstanding every time. Fresh ingredients and wonderful flavours. I'd agree with the reviewer that there maybe is too much to choose from on the menu but if you like your options then this is the place for you.
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Benji – 3 Oct 2008, 11:53am
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Love this restaurant. Some of the best Indian food I've had in Scotland. Highly recommended. Lovely surroundings as well although the mens bathroom's a bit small!
- 1. cervelo – 16 May 2008, 10:25pm Report
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We have eaten here a few times and the food is excellent. The flavours and quality make it one of the best restaurants around. However, each time we have been, getting a glass or two of tap water has been like getting blood from a stone. They are happy to serve wine, beer anything with a price tag, but a glass of water is beyond them.
Average rating /5 from 3 reviews of Ignite.
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