The Khukuri - Edinburgh
The Khukuri
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Step into The Khukuri and let a pocket-sized taste of Nepal unfold in the heart of Edinburgh. This intimate, characterful restaurant serves authentic Nepali favourites — from pillowy momos to rich, spice-layered curries — alongside generous sharing platters made for conversation. Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for, while families and celebrants will appreciate the unfussy service and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff guide you through the menu and make every visit feel like a warm invitation; grab a table for a cosy night out or order a takeaway when you want those flavours at home.
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Guests praise The Khukuri for authentic flavours, warm service and veggie options; occasional reports note limited wine stock or rare lukewarm dishes.
Lovely and friendly little Nepalese restaurant . The food is OK, I may have ordered the wrong thing but it was tasty. It was a green dish though which I always find disconcerting. But a nice place with good staff. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
Delicious food so many wonderful spices and everything was cooked to perfection! Cozy atmosphere with nice music, very friendly and attentive staff. Portions were very generous, we couldn't finish our meals but fortunately it was no problem to take the rest home. I also liked the Nepalese lemonade, it was very tasty and refreshing, almost addictive Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection
This is my second visit to Khukuri and both times I have been very impressed. The service is excellent and the waitress we had was very happy and friendly. Always a plus when you get that sort of service. The food itself is great. The mix platter for 3 was a good starter. Along with poppadoms and dips. Main course was egg rice and the everest curry. It was phenomenal. Would highly recommend giving this place a try. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Poppadoms, Everest
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The staff was very friendly. The food was served hot and our order came quickly. We will definitely be coming back to this restaurant again.
We have visited this restaurant before and have consistently enjoyed the excellent quality and taste of the food. They offer a wide selection of vegetarian dishes as well as authentic Nepali cuisine, which sets them apart from the usual Indian fare. The momos are a standout dish and the Nepali curry dishes are also highly recommended for those seeking something different. It is a popular spot, so I suggest making a reservation to ensure you secure a table.
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Nepalese Classics
Chicken Nauni Masala(Sweet Curry), Mild CurryTender pieces of Chicken tikka cooked in house special gravy along + dry fenugreek; fresh cream; almond cashew nut powder. (Sweet Mild)
£13
Durbar Keema Curry£13Vegetarian Main Meal
Nepali DaalSplit black daal(lentils) cooked + ginger; garlic & tempered + jimbu. A true Nepali classis
£10Dessert
Gulab Jaman(Dairy Product)Gulab jaman sweet Nepalese dessert which contains dairy
£6Starters
Choila MomoSteamed Momo served mixed + mustard oil; lemon juice; fresh coriander; spring onions; ginger; garlic & tomatoes. Our vegetarian momo are suitable for vegans.
£6
Traditional Steamed MomoSucculent dumplings delicately seasoned + ginger; garlic; onions. Served + distinctly spiced sauce. Spicy. Our vegetarian momo are suitable for vegan.
£5
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A handful of guests have brought bottle buys from shops across the road when house wine ran low — locals treat The Khukuri like a neighbourhood gem where the sharing platters and momos encourage lingering conversation and return visits from families and marathon finishers alike.
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