Shahi Manzil — Local services in City of Edinburgh

I am vegan, and the first time I went here with my friend we asked what was ok for me, but the second time we went we asked again what was ok, and they told me at least 2 things we ordered last time had egg/dairy in it. They also kept saying "just a little bit of egg, just a little bit of milk, it's ok", like that made an ounce of difference and wasn't a big deal at all. It's a big deal to me, and I find it deeply concerning this dismissive attitude towards different beliefs and dietary needs. I am so shocked and disgusted at their attitude.

If I had been alone, or with my partner, instead of with my friend, I would have just left without our order, but my friend seems to like it here. I no longer trust them, and will never ever order from here again. I would urge anyone with different dietary requirements to avoid this place completely.

The food is also bland and basic and not even close to a good representation of Indian cuisine. There are far better Indians in the city such a Tuk Tuk, Dishoom, and even...

So, so disappointed.

I first discovered the Shahi in 1993 and this shop fed me tasty nosh for nearly 25 years. Last year, I noticed little change in quality but tonight, what I got was a major disappointment. Whilst the King Prawns were perfectly cooked, the sauce of both the Malayan and the Jalfrezie were watery and tasteless. Indeed, the only hint of taste that came from either was the one sliced chilli in the Jalfrezie. It was such a disappointment: no taste, old chillies, old coriander.

Please see the two photos, packed with large chunks of red pepper and onion; the former are not advertised as part of the KP Jalfrezie!

What do I reckon? Young guys in the kitchen who don't understand the way Scots like their curries and just rattle watery much out with huge chunks of veg as padding. No point in calling the premisis to make a complaint; what would be gained?

Not saying to avoid but be wary. And, management - lift your game!

EDIT: just come out from 15 mins in the lavvy. Not good. Not...

Just wasted 30 pounds on 2 Person Thali I ordered Chicken Karahi, Chicken Tikka Mussalam, Chicken Jalfrezi, Chana Masala, Peshawari Naan, and Pakora all three chickens had gravy which tasted sweet just the colors were different no taste of real food at all just some boiled chicken chunks put in a sweet sauce chana masala was also same just some sweet gravy and peshawari naan was stuffed with sweet coconut filling who the hell put sweet coconut filling in a Peshawari naan me being from Peshawar to me all the dishes were pathetic and I would not recommend it to anyone who wants to have some authentic food because not even 1 thing in my whole order had some...