Golden Ambal, Leith Walk
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Golden Ambal, particularly its Leith Walk branch, and several single out the dosas. One diner says takeaway quality has been consistently good, and a couple of commenters praise the chettinadu. Caveats: one diner found the chicken tough, a commenter found it mediocre, and a couple of commenters say the place looks rundown or worn.
Address
Golden Ambal South Indian Restaurant, 1 Albert Pl, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 5HN, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Dosas, Chettinadu, Veg Manchurian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Sloop_Daddy in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025taste
Says Golden Ambal looks rough outside yet serves outstanding food.
- Recommendsu/couthyquine in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024taste
Suggests Golden Ambal, a Leith Walk spot, for unfussy authentic Indian food and very good dosas.
- Mixedu/weedrinkawater in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025taste
Flavour is solid and the curry sauce impressed, but the chicken was tough and the room looks worn.
- Recommendsu/archie93hmfc in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025consistency
Has had several takeaways there and says quality has consistently been good.
- Caveatu/Joegoopalt in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Recommendsu/voodoospacecat in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025taste
Lived nearby and regularly ate there; liked the vegetable Manchurian.
- Recommendsu/rainyday1020 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026taste
Recommends the Leith Walk branch, especially for dosas, gobi manchurian and vegetarian chettinadu.
- Recommendsu/pinkdoc7962 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025taste
Endorses Golden Ambal and says its chettinadu is excellent.
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- Recommendsu/shmeggins in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025taste
Says the dosas at Golden Ambal are top tier.
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