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Golden Ambal South Indian Restaurant

South Indian Dosa, Vegan Menu

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Top tips

  • Ask staff about vegan choices; reviewers say items are clearly marked and staff help identify dishes that can be veganised.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time during busy periods; some diners reported long waits, including one report of a very delayed dosa.
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  • Try the masala dosa or idly sambar; reviewers return for these South Indian dishes.
  • Gobi Manchurian and onion pakoda are frequently praised starters.
  • The mushroom fried rice is a standout, according to a returning diner.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention curry, kadai and madras.

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Also mushroom rice, onion pakoda, pakora, sambar, spiced onion, vegetable kadai and yellow daal.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, affordable and attentive service.

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Also praised for generous portions and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Golden Ambal serves North and South Indian cooking, with dosas, idly sambar and Gobi Manchurian recurring favorites; reviewers say many dishes are clearly marked vegan or can be veganised. It’s a casual, functional curry house on Leith Walk with generous portions, reasonable prices and friendly service, though some diners report slow waits and describe the downstairs room as cold.

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1 Albert Pl, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 5HN, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
16:00–23:00
Wednesday
16:00–23:00
Thursday
16:00–23:00
Friday
16:00–23:00
Saturday
12:00–23:00
Sunday
12:00–22:00

the food

4.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mushrooms, chickpeas, lentils + 1 more
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