
Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food Southside
Quick info
About Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food Southside
On Drummond St in Edinburgh, Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food Southside serves Indian street food as small plates meant for sharing, with staff guiding diners toward ordering two to three dishes per person depending on appetite. The menu runs from Samosa Chaat and Puri Yoghurt Bombs to Beetroot Bhaji, alongside Garlic Naan and mains such as Staff Chicken Curry and Daal Makhni. Mango Lassi rounds out the drinks list. Service is table based, with waiters talking customers through the format and portion sizes rather than leaving them to guess. The entrance is not step free, so prams and wheelchairs cannot access the space.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention garlic naan, samosa chaat / puri yogurt bombs, small portion sizes and staff chicken curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention garlic naan, samosa chaat / puri yogurt bombs, small portion sizes and staff chicken curry.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the small-plates format itself, with dishes like samosa chaat, garlic naan, and staff chicken curry drawing consistent praise for tasting fresh and authentic, alongside standouts like daal makhni described as creamy and smoky and the beetroot bhajis. Several also call out the lamb chop roast and paneer tikka roast from the Sunday roast menu, and the mango lassi gets a mention as delicious. Most describe portions as reasonably priced for the amount of choice, with staff generally noted as friendly and, per multiple reviewers, clear in explaining that dishes are meant to be shared across two or three per person. One reviewer, however, reports a very different visit: a paneer dish with only a few small pieces, rice that seemed undercooked, and confusion over tapas-style billing that felt misleading, alongside service they found inattentive. Separately, one reviewer suggests the entrance could be made easier for prams and wheelchairs.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the small-plates format itself, with dishes like samosa chaat, garlic naan, and staff chicken curry drawing consistent praise for tasting fresh and authentic, alongside standouts like daal makhni described as creamy and smoky and the beetroot bhajis. Several also call out the lamb chop roast and paneer tikka roast from the Sunday roast menu, and the mango lassi gets a mention as delicious. Most describe portions as reasonably priced for the amount of choice, with staff generally noted as friendly and, per multiple reviewers, clear in explaining that dishes are meant to be shared across two or three per person. One reviewer, however, reports a very different visit: a paneer dish with only a few small pieces, rice that seemed undercooked, and confusion over tapas-style billing that felt misleading, alongside service they found inattentive. Separately, one reviewer suggests the entrance could be made easier for prams and wheelchairs.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Amazing Indian chaat! I absolutely loved it. The flavours were authentic, fresh, and delicious. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving tasty Indian street food!”
- Google user
“Food is authentic. Staff chicken curry was simple and exceptional. Garlic naan was one of the best I had.”
- Google user
“Extremely disappointing experience at Tuk Tuk Edinburgh. The food quality was very poor and definitely not worth the price charged. We ordered a paneer dish, and it contained only four small pieces of paneer despite being charged full price for the main dish. The portion sizes were extremely disappointing. What made the experience worse was that the rice served with the meal appeared undercooked, which was unacceptable. Poorly cooked food can cause stomach discomfort and raises concerns about food quality and hygiene standards. The service was equally disappointing. During billing, there was confusion about whether the restaurant operates as a tapas-style venue, and this was never properly explained when ordering. It felt misleading to be charged for multiple small portions without clear communication beforehand. There was very little attention to customer hospitality. Staff showed little concern about customer satisfaction, and even basic touches that many restaurants provide were absent. Overall, the service felt focused on charging customers rather than providing a good dining experience. Sadly, this was one of the worst dining experiences I have had in Edinburgh. Poor food quality, tiny portions, undercooked rice, confusing pricing, and disappointing service made this visit a complete waste of money. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.”
- Google user
“Ordered garlic naan, tandouri rotti, sagg tofu and daal makni. Very tasty, spicy level was on point. I was expecting the garlic on the naan to be cooked with the naan but still it tasted good and fresh. We also had beetroot bhaji also tasted really good. Each portion is enough for one person and this was clearly explained by the waiter when we ordered. Staff were nice and explains well the menu. I'd come again if i ever come back to edinburgh 😁”
- Google user
“Good Indian food authentic ☺️ definitely, I will go there again thank you for the good services”
Highlights
“Award winning, colourful restaurant serving small plates of Indian street food, sweets and lassi in a stylish space”
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Offerings· 5
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Indian Restaurants near Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food Southside
- Dhaba36 Loanhead5.0715 mi£20–30
butter chicken, dhaba36 chicken, amritsari fish
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food Southside | 4.71,869 | — | £10–20 | garlic naan, samosa chaat / puri yogurt bombs, small portion sizes |
| Dhaba36 Loanhead | 5.071 | 5 mi | £20–30 | butter chicken, dhaba36 chicken, amritsari fish |
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