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Top tips

  • Try the Kadai Kathal, a green jackfruit curry, or the Bombay Benjan aubergine curry.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time for dine-in service; one guest reported a long wait between courses and for drinks.
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  • Ask staff about veganising dishes; reviewers report that they can accommodate vegan requests.
  • Book ahead for the compact dining room, which can get busy.
  • Check the specials board for additional choices.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention curry, aubergine curry and biryani.

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Also jackfruit curry, khasta kachori and naan.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and affordable.

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Also praised for generous portions, lively atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi
  • Dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Cutting Chaii serves tapas-style Indian dishes, with vegan choices such as jackfruit dum biryani, Kadai Kathal and Bombay Benjan alongside meat and dairy dishes. The compact dining room can get busy, and recent diners praise the bold spice and shareable plates; one reported a very slow dine-in service, while another recommends ordering a few dishes to share for good value.

Vegan menu

See all 11 dishes and drinks

Cutting Chaii · dine-in · 11 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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18 20 Salamander St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7HR, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–22:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
17:00–22:00
Thursday
17:00–22:00
Friday
17:00–22:00
Saturday
17:00–22:00
Sunday
17:00–22:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
jackfruit, chickpeas, lentils + 1 more
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