Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar
35-37 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4RG, United Kingdom
Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
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The service is fast and friendly. The food was very hot – straight out of the kitchen. I was sure the salmon would be dry the Tandoori Salmon was moist and flavorful. The Mali Kofta was sweeter than I expected but still delicious. The Butter Chicken was smooth and savory. The garlic naan was the best I’ve had in years, probably due to the freshness.
Durban was a fantastic spot to get delicious Indian food!
Things we loved:
– Chicken Shashlish – we ordered it as an appetizer
– Butter Chicken – always delicious; enough for each of us to have 2 servings
– Punjabi Nalli Gohst – we LOVE lamb and this was the star of the show for us; bone-in lamb shank that we shredded into the delicious curry sauce
– Service was great – at times a bit slow but definitely faster than is typical at similar restaurants back in California
– Clean, vibrant and nicely decorated dining atmosphere
Things we would change (if we could):
– wine by the glass offerings: there was just 1-2 of each varietal that you could order by the glass.
– bathrooms were a bit lackluster and didn’t quite reflect the same level of attention given to the dining area.
– we seemed to have a variety of servers which could be confusing when you’re trying to order more naan or rice.
Really amazing Indian food. Menu is very diverse and very accommodating to those who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and vegan and gluten free! Restaurant atmosphere is quite lovely, and bathrooms are very clean. Staff were very kind. Definitely recommend!!
Accidentally found out as a place to eat after a Fringe Festival show and it was a pleasant visit. Starters and mains were very tasty and also sufficient quantity. Kush provided fantastic service. Their Indian street food starters are top. Saag paneer, paav bhaji and biryani also worth trying. Ambiance is also nice with mild bollywood music playing in the background. I’d definitely visit again and would highly recommend.
Overall an amazing experience. Durbar is easily the best Indian food in Edinburgh. We went back multiple times during our trip because it was such a reliable and enjoyable option. I will definitely come back in the future! Pictured is the Malai Kofta, Garlic Naan, Basmati Rice, and the Malabra Masala.