Qismat - Moray

Being institutionalised, I had what I always have, which is lamb patia and a garlic nan. What can I say? It 's my fave. Hadn 't been here in many years, as it w... read more Being institutionalised, I had what I always have, which is lamb patia and a garlic nan. What can I say? It 's my fave. Hadn 't been here in many years, as it went downhill, but had heard it 's changed hands some time ago, so thought I 'd give it a shot. To have only 4 other people in at 1.30pm on a Saturday in such a big restaurant was a bit of a shock. Says outside such is from £4.99 for 2 courses. I ordered mushroom bhaji, lamb patia and a garlic nan.The mushroom bhaji was just a few soggy mushrooms and a bit of tired salad, that had seen better days. The garlic nan was very garlicky (which I like). However, it was soft like a piece of cloth. So I 'm presuming they had precooked it and just kept it warm somewhere. The lamb patia (which I had to pay an extra £1, just to have lamb) was 80% a tomato sauce, with a few very tiny bits of lamb floating in it (the size of small broad beans). I ordered a half of lager, which I was charged £4 for. Total bill was almost £14, and felt completely ripped off, as left most of it anyway. Utter rubbish and I should have taken the fact it was empty as a sign of things to come anyway, so my own fault I guess. As my dear old Mam would say Don 't do it Ethel!

This is undoubtedly the best Indian restaurant in the UK. The food is consistently fantastic and the staff are always helpful. The atmosphere is relaxed and the... read more This is undoubtedly the best Indian restaurant in the UK. The food is consistently fantastic and the staff are always helpful. The atmosphere is relaxed and the new decor is stunning. I would highly recommend anyone in the area to give it a try. This restaurant is a true legend.

My wife and I hadn't been to Qismat in a while, so we decided to have lunch there today. I'm happy to report that everything was just as great as we remembered.... read more My wife and I hadn't been to Qismat in a while, so we decided to have lunch there today. I'm happy to report that everything was just as great as we remembered. The lunch menu was diverse, the service was quick and friendly, and most importantly, the food was delicious. The recent makeover also added to the overall dining experience. We highly recommend it.

After staying in Elgin many years ago and subsequently living in Germany for 15 years before moving to London, I recently revisited Elgin and stopped by some of... read more After staying in Elgin many years ago and subsequently living in Germany for 15 years before moving to London, I recently revisited Elgin and stopped by some of my childhood spots. I decided to bring my husband and kids to Qismat, where we were fortunate enough to be accommodated despite the bustling lunch crowd. The 3-course lunch menu was a great deal at around £15 per person, with generous portions and excellent service. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you're in the area.

Been coming to Elgin for many years now for business and normally visit Elgin twice a year. First time back since they had a major refurbishment and they have d... read more Been coming to Elgin for many years now for business and normally visit Elgin twice a year. First time back since they had a major refurbishment and they have done an excellent job with the decor. The food is just as good as before and love the new menu. Definitely worth a visit if coming to Elgin.