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Kalpna

SquareMeal Review of Kalpna

Redoubtable family-run Kalpna has been serving terrific Indian vegetarian food to the citizens of Edinburgh for nigh on 30 years and shows no signs of slowing down. The place has been modernised over time, with some interesting mirrored artwork now catching the eye, but the whole experience hasn’t changed a jot – go when it’s busy if you enjoy some atmosphere with your food. Aside from the lunchtime buffet (an all-in spread for £8 a head), the menu centres on traditional dishes including tarka dhal or palak paneer, plus thalis and regional specialities. Dinner could offer hara bara kebab to start (fried spinach patties filled with homemade cheese and ground herbs), then perhaps baingan achari (aubergine cooked in hot North Indian spices with tomato, onion, garlic and red chilli flakes) or a South Indian classic such as masala dosa. Even carnivores may be seduced.

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Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Indian
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Location

2-3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH8 9EZ

0131 6679890 0131 6679890

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Opening Times

Mo-Sat 12N-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10.30pm

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Anon

24 December 2020  
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Worst experience in Edinburgh.

The dosa here was absolutely terrible, it was wierd and it smelled rotten and even after complaining that the food was inedible the chef denied it and the restaurant charged us full price. We had to just leave the food and pay. Very poor customer service too.

The basement reeks of moldy odor, which suggests that mold is growing in the building and should be investigated.

The restrooms are foul smelling and not ventilated.

Tip to the restaurant: If you can't cook proper south indian dishes please don't have them in your menu and deceive customers.

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