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Namaste Kathmandu
17/19 Forrest Road, EH1 2QH, Edinburgh
from irishphat (71%) on May 6th, 2008 (1 week ago)
I'm going to do a brief review this time - you'll see why shortly. So I'll need to go back and see it a second time to be certain it deserves a higher mark.
I brought 23 chaps (on a quiet stag do) to this place on Saturday. We were well behaved but possibly a little louder than most groups. We arrived on time at 8pm. Only one awkward chap had a starter. The rest of us enjoyed Cobra beers and waited patiently (45 minutes) for our mains. When they did arrive they were fantastic. Everyone enjoyed their grub, the naan was served in a manner suitable for hungry men in a rush to get back to the pub. The bill for all the food came to £22 / head which wasn't bad considering we'd had loads of naan each, rice, a main (most cost around a tenner) and 2 beers.
The setting was fine, the service was quick and helpful (when we wanted beer). I'll definitely go again and would recommend it for large groups.
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The Caley Sample Room
42–58 Angle Park Terrace, EH11 2JR, Edinburgh
from BuckstoneCowboy (11%) on May 5th, 2008 (1 week ago)
We used to live on Slateford Road and spent many a happy night on the beer in The Sample Room. I was interested to see what it was like now but was bitterly disappointed. Firstly I ordered a pint of the guest ale "Quaff" which was so cloudy it was undrinkable. The replacement pint of Horizon was not much better - er, the horizon must have been quite near that day. The staff were very pleasant but didn't seem to have the necessary skill to keep decent beer. A straw poll round the room showed that nobody was drinking real ale - a sorry tale on the premises that used to be the flagship for the fine Caledonian Brewery. Sad to report the food was no better - my roast beef was tough and served with roast potatoes that would have given you a sore one if fired out a catapult. My pal's risotto was bland, colourless and overpriced. We left and went to Diggers to wash our mouths out - a much more pleasant experience.
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The Dell Inn
27 Lanark Road, EH14 1TG, Edinburgh
from Jack (14%) on May 5th, 2008 (1 week ago)
Terrible, older man named Bill unbelivebly rude and didn't value custom atall, would not go there again. After 45 mins of complete errors was given a meal under value of meal I paid for then they refused give us back the difference. All in all, disgusted.
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Fortune Cookie
24 Brougham St, EH3 9JH, Edinburgh
from mdavidson (85%) on May 5th, 2008 (1 week ago)
Ordered a selection of dishes for takeaway from here on a Friday night. I live round the corner so chose to collect - the food was ready in 15 minutes. The woman who served me was very polite. The highlight of the food was the deep fried shredded shicken in chilli sauce - sometimes this dish can be a bit dry but our one came with plenty of sauce which included green chillis to give a nice kick. The rest of the dishes were up to the expected standard for Chinese takeaway.
Overall it was decent value and as it is just round the corner from my flat, I will probably return.
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Bella Italia
9 Hanover Street, EH2 2DL, Edinburgh
from mdavidson (85%) on May 5th, 2008 (1 week ago)
Given its location this place is always going to be a bit of a tourist trap. As you might expect from a restaurant that is part of a chain (there are over 70 Bella Italias in Britain - I just checked) the feel and ambience of the place is pretty generic and you could be anywhere.
The menu is not bad but when I visited we were given a long list of things that were not available (this might be related to us turning up without a booking at 9.30 on a Sunday evening). Then when I tried to order, what I had selected was also unavailable. I ended up with duck leg in a cherry sauce. The duck was quite succulent and tasty but the sauce was too sweet for my liking. My mates had pizzas which all looked and smelled good.
At £15/head for a shared started, mains and a bottle of wine it seemed pretty good value. Overall, not bad but I probably wouldn't choose to go there again.
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S.W.S Chinese Takeaway
8 Stenhouse Cross, EH11 3JU, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (25%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
The SWS has been a favourite of mine for the last few years.
Reasonable prices, good food and prompt delivery sets this Chinese take away apart from others in the area.
Beer, wines and spirits are available for purchase during normal licenced hours.
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Frankenstein
26 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EN, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (25%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
Having eaten at Frankensteins on many occasions I have yet to be dissapointed. With a reasonably priced menu and bar prices around the average price for a city centre bar Frankensteins may be a bit on the touristy side for some.
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Verandah Tandoori
17 Dalry Road, EH11 2BQ, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (25%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
The Verandah Tandoori is arguably one of Edinburgh's best Indian restaurants. Prices are reasonable if a tad on the higher side for an Indian restaurant but the food is superb.
Deliveries to your home can be sketchy at times but given that this venue does not have a dedicated delivery service you take your chance.
The Verandah Tandoori has a good atmosphere and good service.
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Taste Good
67-71 Slateford Road, EH11 1PR, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (25%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
As a regular customer since the Taste Good first opened its doors I would highly reccomend it to anyone wishing to sample Chinese food at its best.
The underground dining area can be a bit off putting at first but once your food arrives you will forget all about this.
Dishes worth trying include Aromatic Crispy Duck with Pancakes (Pricey at £12.20 but more than worth it) Shredded Beef with Chilli (Spicy but not too hot that you can't taste anything else) and Chicken with Yellow Bean sauce.
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Negociants
45-47 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (25%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
Negociants is one of Edinburgh's oldest cafe/bars.
Situated close to Edinburgh university and a short walk from tourist spots such as the Chambers Street Museum and the old Kirkyard where Edinburgh Legend, Greyfriars Bobby, is buried, Negotiants is a great place to hang out.
Boasting a varied menu and reasonable prices this restaurant/bar is one of Edinburgh's best.
During the Edinburgh Festival Negociants can be very busy as it is situated directly across the road from the Udderbelly and Pleasance 2. If you are attending a show in either venue and fancy a meal before hand it is advisable to book a table. A word of warning though, your table may not be kept if you do not appear at the stated time.
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