Mumtaz Mahal

My family and I were looking for a place to get a kebab and, eager to get out of the rain, we spotted this place. I got some chicken pakora and a chicken tikka starter as my meal which was fairly average. The rest of my family got kebabs which were pretty rubbish for what you were paying. Very small, very little meat and nothing short of what you could get at the supermarket. To add insult to injury, they had asked for the kebab with nan bread but the guy behind the till did not realize that (we think his English wasn’t so great). I can only say we’ve had better kebabs in Edinburgh for much less money. It’s a shame we didn’t just go for the set meals for 2 (which we only noticed half way into the meal) as that would probably have been better.
A disappointing and frustrating experience sadly and I tried so hard to enjoy it.

I’ve tried several Indian takeaways since moving to Leith and this has become my favorite. I stayed away from this place initially because, quite frankly, it looked a bit rough. But don’t let the appearance fool you. This is place cooks some fabulous curries. The set meal for two (£13.95) is a steal and the staff are helpful and kind. Highly recommended.
Cons: the on-​line ordering doesn’t always work. It’s best to call. Also, they seem a bit understaffed and overwhelmed at times.
Overall, A+

Mumtaz Mahal is the kind of takeaway joint that tries to please everyone, offering a combination of curries and Indian specialities such as pakora or the super-​sweet gulab jamun, as well as standard fast-​food offerings such as pizza and burgers. I guess their hope is that offering such a wide range wiil entice in anyone heading home to Leith after a night out in town, whatever they’re after.
All I’ve tried here is their veggie samosas, and to be honest, I asked for chilli sauce on them, with the result that all I could taste was chilli sauce, leaving me unable to comment in much detail about the subtlety of flavour in the actual samosas! But there are times when having something simple, hot and spicy can be very satisfying, and, if you’re in that kind of mood, Mumtaz Mahal will provide you with what you want cheaply and quickly.