The Pakora - Edinburgh
The Pakora
Description
Step into The Pakora and you’ll find a lively corner of Edinburgh where Punjabi street-food spirit meets contemporary warmth. This family-owned kitchen turns familiar ingredients into joyous bites — crunchy pakoras, vibrant chaats and playful Scottish-Indian mashups — all served by a team that treats guests like friends. With a compact, cosy bar, well-priced drinks and a focus on fresh, balanced spice, The Pakora is perfect for casual dinners, lively lunches or a relaxed evening with cocktails and plates to share. Come expecting big flavour, genuine hospitality and a menu that surprises in the best way.
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Reservation request for The Pakora
Popular, cosy family-run spot on Holyrood Road. Reserve ahead for dinner or weekends; mention dietary needs and outdoor seating requests.
Feedback
Reviews praise The Pakora’s authentic, flavourful Indian street food and exceptionally friendly staff; expect a cosy, popular spot with limited space at peak times.
We really enjoyed The Pakora Bar- so much in fact we came back twice during our visit to Edinburgh.
We were looking for somewhere to go for dinner when we spotted The Pakora Bar.
Keenly priced (based on one visit sitting in) range of pakoras (10 or so types), dhal soups and other such items with friendly service, occasional DJ sets
The food was extremely delicious and truly authentic. You can really taste the quality and the spices and it honestly felt like proper Indian cuisine. I haven’t had Indian food this good in a long time. I also want to highlight the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming and attentive. I honestly can’t remember the last time I experienced such a kind and pleasant staff in a restaurant. Overall it was a fantastic experience with amazing food, a great atmosphere and outstanding service. I will definitely come back and highly recommend this place.
The food was absolutely delicious – some of the best Indian food I’ve had! Everything was full of flavor and really well prepared. What stood out the most, though, was how incredibly friendly the staff were. They were so welcoming and kind, which made the whole experience even better. I would definitely come back anytime and highly recommend this place!
Menu
Explore The Pakora’s menu on Holyrood Road—signature chicken curries, pakora wraps, and bold flavors blend Edinburgh’s local zest with spice.
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Paneer Pakora (Gf) (V)Desi cheese cooked in a spicy batter served + salad spicy onions. Don't forget to pick a sauce.
£6
Veg Pakora (Gf)(V)Served + salad spicy onions. Don't forget to pick a sauce.
£6
Aubergine(Gf)(V)Served + salad spicy onions. Don't forget to pick a sauce.
£6
Cauliflower(Gf)(V)Served + salad spicy onions. Don't forget to pick a sauce.
£6
Mushroom(Gf)(V)Served + salad spicy onions. Don't forget to pick a sauce.
£6
Fish(Gf)£7
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The Pakora blends Punjabi street-food roots with playful Scottish touches — think haggis and black pudding transformed into pakora bites — and the house Espresso Chaitini has become a late-night signature. The team frequently experiments with small plates, so regulars often find seasonal or one-off dishes alongside classics.
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