The Mosque Kitchen
- Telephone 0131 667 4035
- Seasonal times Open to 11pm during August
- Food served Mon–Sun 11.30am–10pm (Fri closed 1–1.45pm).
- Average price £7.50 (lunch); £7.50 (evening meal)
- Website www.mosquekitchen.com
No-frills, canteen-style dining room, serving basic but tasty meat and vegetable curries at low prices.
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At The Mosque Kitchen they keep things plain and simple: what you see is what you get at this busy corner spot. Chicken, lamb or vegetable curry is served from a buffet counter on paper plates which struggle to support the generous portions. Takeaway or grab a seat at one of the communal tables and tuck in. Spices awaken your taste buds as lamb melts in your mouth. Tarka dhal and rice is like a warm hug from an Indian granny, but beware – she packs a punch if you happen upon one of the hidden chilis. Saag aloo is a highlight, smooth and garlicky with a hint of cumin and delicious scooped up with a piece of naan. If your waistband allows, maybe squeeze in a tempting sheekh kebab, too. Room for more? A separate counter entices with kulfi, ice-cream and sweet treats galore.
- Delivery: Uber eats
- Private dining: Up to 130 covers
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Halal options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: no music
- Capacity: 150
- Largest group: 200
- Open since: 2011
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 0
- House wine: 0 per bottle
Reviews & features
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9 Jan 2012
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EDINBURGH The Mosque Kitchen Now relocated from its former al fresco spot outside Edinburgh’s mosque, the café-style Mosque Kitchen still serves a fine range of halal meat and vegetable curries in no-fuss polystyrene dishes for under £5 including…
