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Kalpna

Indian Thali, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Thalinamed in 5 reviews

Try the vegan thali; reviewers praise it as tasty and filling.

Vegetarian

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Specify vegan butter when ordering dishes where a vegan or dairy butter choice is available.
  • Ask staff which buffet curries are vegan; one reviewer’s group received a supplementary curry for a non-vegan buffet item.
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  • Consider the lunch buffet for a range of vegan dishes; reviewers report that most buffet options were vegan.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time during busy periods, as some diners report long waits.

People mention

Curry, pakora and baingan bharta.

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Also coconut sultana pudding, dal, lassi, sambar, dosa and gobi manchurian.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for attentive service and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

Kalpna is a long-running vegetarian Indian restaurant with vegan thalis, dosas and curries, plus an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. The menu includes dairy dishes too, so ask staff about ingredients; reviewers describe the decor as Indian-inspired, and service can be slow when it’s busy.

Vegan menu

See all 18 dishes

Kalpna · dine-in · 18 dishes

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

Not offered anymore, wrong price, or not vegan? Report

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

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–22:00
Tuesday
12:00–22:00
Wednesday
12:00–22:00
Thursday
12:00–22:00
Friday
12:00–22:30
Saturday
12:00–22:30
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.0 1,493 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
3.9 73 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
lentils, chickpeas

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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