Thamel, East London Street
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Thamel's recommendations include a diner's pick of the slow-cooked lamb shank and another's endorsement of the naanwich at lunch. Commenters also praise the cocktails, and one highlights vegetarian choices and the date-night setting. Opinions on the curries differ: one diner dislikes the thinner sauces, while another finds the food and atmosphere strong but a little pricey.
Address
7, Thamel Edinburgh, 11 E London St, Edinburgh EH7 4BN, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Raja's Nihari Gosht, Naanwich
- Best for
- Dates, Vegetarian
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/Jaraxo in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Lists the rich slow-cooked lamb shank as a standout here.
- Recommendsu/theieuangiant in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025
Prefers Thamel of the two, with momo as a favourite; says both are excellent.
- Recommendsu/Flo_Melvis in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024
Calls Thamel very nice and mentions a small cocktail bar downstairs.
- Recommendsu/Leith_Walker in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025
Is a strong fan of Thamel, which sits at the lower end of Broughton Street.
- Recommendsu/Tiredman10 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Suggests Thamel as an answer, with no further detail.
- Caveatu/weedrinkawater in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025taste
Dislikes it, citing thin, under-reduced curries; says it suits diners wanting mild, creamy food.
- Recommendsu/fitnessfab96 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024
Calls Thamel amazing; says it recently opened on Broughton Street with a hidden speakeasy bar.
- Recommendsu/GreedyManufacturer34 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024taste
Says the sister restaurants Solti and Thamel come very close to the top spot.
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- Recommendsu/CosmonautTasha in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025
Recommends Thamel as a nice Indian/Nepalese place with good veggie options and lovely cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Pleasant-Following79 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2025taste
Says Thamel has good food.
- Recommendsu/strawberrydandon in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Agrees Thamel was also their first instinct.
- Recommendsu/confused_mani in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025value
Says the lunch menu is cheap across the board and they love one of its wraps.
- Recommendsu/archie93hmfc in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024taste
Visited recently and calls Thamel the best for food and atmosphere, though a bit pricier.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.