Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

During my holidays, I visited this restaurant that I somehow missed during my two years of living there. What a hidden gem it turned out to be! I can't believe I didn't discover it sooner.

I had the pleasure of indulging in their mouthwatering dishes and let me tell you, I wish I had more days in Edinburgh just to eat at this place. As someone who grew up in Maharashtra, I was seriously missing vada pav, pav bhaji, and mango mastani, and this restaurant brought back all those nostalgic flavors in full force. Each bite transported me back to the streets of my hometown, and it was absolutely fantastic.

I tried a whole array of dishes, and every single one was simply amazing. And hold up, we can't forget about the masala chai. It was like a warm hug from a local chaiwala, with that incredible aroma that instantly wakes you up and soothes your soul. Pure chai perfection!

Now, let's talk about the cherry on top of this already incredible experience—the Bollywood playlist. Whoever curated that playlist deserves a round of applause. The songs were on point and added that extra touch of magic to the whole dining experience.

To say I can't wait to return to this place would be an understatement. I am already counting down the days until I can have another taste of their deliciousness. If you're in Edinburgh or planning a visit, do yourself a favor and make a beeline for this restaurant. You won't regret it, my friend. It's a culinary journey that will leave you with a heart full of joy and a stomach full...

I visited Tuk Tuk mid-week with friends, the appeal being an unusual menu comprising of street curries that you wouldn't find anywhere else.

I opted for the ginger garlic chicken (£8.15), which is described as tomato garlic chicken pieces cooked in a rich gingery sauce with pilau rice (£3.15), which I enjoyed.

I tried the Daal Makhni (£7.10) that a friend ordered which was delicious and rich in depth and flavours.

The lamb lasooni (£8.95) is one I will try next and a dish I would should have ordered. This is described as chef's favourite with speciality lamb diced and cooked with whole cloves of garlic. It's one that I was drawn to with succulent pieces of lamb in a dark, rich sauce.

Portions are generous so you won't need to over-order, although you could easily order extras that will be cooked fresh in no time.

Every dish looked succulent, tasty and appetising. Service is flawless by friendly staff in a casual environment. Everyone enjoyed what they had with no complaints.

This is BYOB with a £1.50 charge per person. There is a Tesco nearby and they serve soft drinks and table water.

I love this place. In a city which is packed with curry houses, Tuk Tuk stands out from the rest with unusual dishes you won't find anywhere else, keen prices, generous portions and outstanding customer service.

I would recommend...

Food literally took 45 minutes to arrive, with drinks taking 35 minutes. Kept looking around wondering if we'd been forgotten about. Wish I had the same food everyone else was raving about on reviews, the 'unauthentic' chicken korma was exactly that. No coconut milk whatsoever. Completely lackluster. Didn't acknowledge our prior booking or our special day, then added a sneaky 'charity' surcharge to top it all off with no mention of it whatsoever. And no apologies for the wait. What a complete let down.

Edit in Response to Restaurant: Do you even have the right table? What nonsense. I know what time we booked our reservation and from that exactly when we got our food and drinks because I checked my phone for the time when they finally arrived. Are you only going off the time when someone finally took our order and put it into your system?

Positive comments? You asked how the food was and we said it was nice rather than kick up a stink with your staff. Take that as a 'positive' if you want. We won't be back to ask for the surcharge to be taken off in future: the fact it's hidden on your menu in what I assume is in small print isn't very transparent. My review is to warn other future diners. Hope you don't lie to others who give criticism to your business. I've lowered my rating from a two to a one...