Kalpna

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Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian
Ambience
Traditional
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Food Hygiene Rating

About

Kalpna is a restaurant passionate about serving good quality vegan and vegetarian Indian food in a friendly, laid back atmosphere. Managing director, Sheela Bhosale, continues to build on the heritage and trust that Kalpna has cultivated over the past 40 years. You’ll find it on St Patrick Square, where it stands as a longstanding institution blessed with a loyal following, tasty traditional food, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Begin your meal with the sev dahi poori, a popular roadside fare from India with crispy puris and potatoes, chickpeas and onion, they come topped with honey flavoured yoghurt, tamarind and date sauce, and a dollop of green coriander chutney. If you prefer a sweeter start, try the rose kulfi with milk and rose syrup. Alternatively, the chilli cheese dosa pancake cooked in butter and stuffed with grated cheese, fresh chopped chilli, potatoes, peas, onion and coriander, served with sambhar, coconut and a green coriander chutney salad is a sure win. Kalpna’s signature dish is the dum aloo Kashmiri, consisting of potato barrels filled with mixed vegetables, paneer and nuts, served in a fresh tomato, honey and ginger, with a creamy almond and saffron sauce.

Other house specialities include the baingan achari of marinated aubergines cooked with red-hot north Indian spices with a generous portion of tomato, onion and garlic sauce and red chilli flakes, and the shahi sabzi dish of mixed vegetables with nuts and pineapple, cooked in an almond and saffron sauce, laced with spiced spinach and garnished with cream and fresh coriander. For something a bit more traditional, the daal makhani is a popular dish that originates from the Punjab region, featuring fresh, whole black lentils cooked with kidney beans, butter and cream. There are also dishes of bhindi masala, daal tarka and dum aloo gobi on the menu.

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FAQs

Do I need a reservation?

Yes. Bookings can be made via the website or over the phone.

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Are there vegan options?

Yes. There are several vegan options on the menu.

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Location

2-3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9EZ

0131 6679890 0131 6679890

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-15:00
Tue 12:00-15:00
Wed 12:00-15:00
Thu 12:00-15:00
Fri 12:00-15:00
Sat 12:00-15:00
Sun 12:00-15:00
Dinner
Mon 17:00-23:00
Tue 17:00-23:00
Wed 17:00-23:00
Thu 17:00-23:00
Fri 17:00-23:00
Sat 17:00-23:00
Sun 17:00-23:00

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Anon

24 December 2020  
Food & Drink 1
Service 1
Atmosphere 1
Value 1
Worst experience in Edinburgh.

The dosa here was absolutely terrible, it was wierd and it smelled rotten and even after complaining that the food was inedible the chef denied it and the restaurant charged us full price. We had to just leave the food and pay. Very poor customer service too.

The basement reeks of moldy odor, which suggests that mold is growing in the building and should be investigated.

The restrooms are foul smelling and not ventilated.

Tip to the restaurant: If you can't cook proper south indian dishes please don't have them in your menu and deceive customers.

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0131 6679890 0131 6679890

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