Kebab Mahal, Nicolson Square
8 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters praise the food, with a couple calling it authentic. One diner finds the room small and cramped, and another says it looks rough and ready. One commenter doubts it suits a celebration dinner, though another recalls a Christmas party there as classy.
Address
Kebab Mahal, 7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BH, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chicken tikka masala
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/Manicmine1969 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Strongly backs Kebab Mahal as a top pick.
- Recommendsu/Alex6534 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Loves that spot and went weekly during uni years, still visiting now and then.
- Recommendsu/smokiefraser in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Suggests Kebab Mahal without further comment.
- Mixedu/shaf74 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024taste
Praises the kebabs and curries despite finding the room small and cramped.
- Recommendsu/rainyday1020 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026
Says they like Kebab Mahal.
- Recommendsu/yakuzakid3k in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Calls Kebab Mahal by far the most legit Indian food in town centre.
- Mixedu/action_max in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026ambience
Praises the food but says the atmosphere probably does not suit a celebration dinner.
- Recommendsu/blackbeltinlockdown in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024taste
Likes Kebab Mahal, praising its genuine food while noting it's unpretentious.
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- Recommendsu/Shoogled in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2025taste
Praises the food despite the basic appearance and mentions repeat customers.
- Recommendsu/Ceptre7 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024ambience
Agrees and recounts a Christmas party there, calling the place classy despite the formica tables.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.