Welcome To Dhaba 36
Let the flavors of India unfold before you
at our Fully Licensed Restaurant..
Order Now
Welcome To Dhaba 36
Let the flavors of India unfold before you
at our Fully Licensed Restaurant..
Book Now
  • +44 131 259 5760
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  • 36 Main Street, Balerno
  • Where every dish tells a story.
  • Open All Days
  • 12pm - 9:30pm
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Welcome t Dhaba36
Indian Restaurant In Balerno

At the heart of our culinary philosophy is a commitment to delivering an authentic experience that captures the essence of India’s diverse and vibrant food culture. At Dhaba36, we believe in creating more than just meals; we strive to offer an immersive experience that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to the bustling streets and aromatic kitchens of India.

Our chefs, hailing from various regions of India, bring their expertise and passion to the kitchen, crafting dishes that reflect the authenticity and tradition of Indian cuisine. Our menu is a celebration of the incredible diversity that defines Indian cooking. Each dish is a harmonious blend of carefully selected ingredients, time-honored recipes, and a touch of modern innovation.

OUR SERVINGS

Our menu is a celebration of traditional dhaba-style dishes, bursting with flavors that transport you straight to the bustling streets of india.

BREAKFAST

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LUNCH

12:00PM – 4:00PM

DINNER

4:00PM – 9:30PM

Our Menu

Our menu is a celebration of the incredible diversity that defines Indian cooking. Each dish is a harmonious blend of carefully selected ingredients, time-honored recipes, and a touch of modern innovation.

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Indian Food redefined

A Fusion of Indian Flavors and Scottish Charm​

Start your day with a unique blend of tradition and innovation! Our Authentic Indian food brings together the hearty comfort of a traditional recipes and vibrant spices and flavors of India. Enjoy the Most Famous North Indian Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, herb-infused sausages, and a glass of freshly prepared Mango Lassi.

Looking for more? Our lunch and dinner menus offer an array of authentic Indian dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes. From rich curries to tandoori delights, every meal is a celebration of flavor.

Whether you’re in Balerno, Juniper Green, Currie, Colinton, or Bonaly, we’re your local destination for an Authentic Indian food experience like no other.

Our Reviews

Reasons to consider Dhaba36 for your culinary adventures!

Excellent4.8★★★★★ Based on 191 reviews from review us onKirstyKirsty ★★★★★ AMAZING food, especially starters. Hands down, some of the best starters we've ever had, and we love trying Indian and Nepalese food! Fantastic service from the staff and lovely restaurant! We'll definitely be going back! (We went with 2 adults, a 13 year old and 10 year old and all loved the food)Response from the ownerDear Kirsty:What a wonderful review to receive. We’re glad the starters made such a strong impression, especially from guests who enjoy exploring Indian and Nepalese food. It’s lovely to know the whole family enjoyed the meal, service and restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you all back again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 June WilliamsonJune Williamson ★★★★★ We had a lovely lunch yesterday. We had the 3 course set menu. The food was lovely. I had the chicken pakora for a starter, perfect and a good portion. Then I had the Lamb Bhuna, the meat was so tender and the sauce was great accompanied by rice and nan bread. Then ice cream. Perfect portions for a Lunch. Would highly recommend. Thankyou June.Response from the ownerDear June Williamson:What a lovely lunch experience to read about. We’re delighted the 3 course set menu was enjoyed, from the chicken pakora to the tender Lamb Bhuna and dessert. It’s great to know the portions felt just right for lunch too. Thank you, June, for your kind recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Vibha DashrathVibha Dashrath ★★★★★ We got naga lamb, and chicken Biryani and pashweri naan and it was the best curry and biriyani we had in a long time!! The girl that serves us was really polite as well..10/10 Food and serviceResponse from the ownerDear Vibha Dashrath:A 10/10 for both food and service is wonderful to hear. We’re delighted the Naga Lamb, Chicken Biryani and Peshwari Naan made such a great impression. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 JimmyMacJimmyMac ★★★★★ This wee Indian restaurant on Balerno Main Street is a must visit place. I think that it if one of very few that is "Indian", not Bangladesh as most restaurants are in Edinburgh and their cooking is not harsh. The lunch menu is a snip at £10.90 and unlike down town service is not added. Last visit we added vegetable samosas which were best ever. And their Tarka Dal is proper Tarka, see my photo with the hot spiced ghee added before serving. Oh, if you are a visitor the Main St is pedestrian but there is a public car park just 50 yards from Dhaba36. Easy!Response from the ownerDear JimmyMac:It’s great to hear you enjoyed the authentic flavours and found the cooking so well balanced. We’re pleased the lunch menu offered such good value and that the vegetable samosas stood out for you. Thank you for sharing such helpful details for other visitors as well. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Kathy DodworthKathy Dodworth ★★★★★ We love Dhaba - great addition to Balerno high street. Great variety of curries, excellent starters in particular, fresh flavours and ingredients. And they’ve obviously made decision to keep it affordable so we can keep going back. It’s always popular so the word is outResponse from the ownerDear Kathy Dodworth:It means a great deal to hear Dhaba36 has become such a valued part of Balerno High Street. We’re delighted you enjoy the variety, starters, fresh flavours and value, and it’s wonderful to know these are the reasons you keep coming back. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Sarah MilneSarah Milne ★★★★★ Fabulous, fresh Indian food. Best we have had in a long time!Response from the ownerDear Sarah Milne:That’s a wonderful compliment. We’re delighted the freshness and flavours stood out, and that it was one of the best Indian meals you’ve had in a long time. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 VM GVM G ★★★★★ I recently dined at Dhaba 36 in Loanhead and had an excellent experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff were welcoming, attentive, and highly professional. The service throughout the meal was outstanding, with the team ensuring everything was perfect and making us feel genuinely valued as guests.The food was delicious, freshly prepared, and full of authentic flavours. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Overall, the combination of exceptional customer service, quality food, and a pleasant dining environment made for a memorable experience.Response from the ownerDear VM G:Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted you had such an enjoyable experience at Dhaba36 Loanhead and that the food, service and atmosphere all made a strong impression.It appears the review may have been posted on our Balerno Google page by mistake. We would be very grateful if you could also share it on the Dhaba36 Loanhead Google business page, as it would greatly support the branch and help other local customers discover us.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Kia73Kia73 ★★★★★ Really kind and welcoming staff, gorgeous home made Indian food at unbeatable price. Highly recommendedResponse from the ownerDear Kia73:Kind, welcoming service and homemade Indian food at great value are exactly what we’re proud to offer. We’re delighted you enjoyed your visit and truly appreciate the recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Bill AndersonBill Anderson ★★★★★ Good food at a reasonable price. Excellent service and nice ambience.Response from the ownerDear Bill Anderson:Good food, fair pricing, attentive service and a pleasant ambience make a great combination. We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Alan MooreAlan Moore ★★★★★ Small Indian restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. Attentive friendly service. The food was fresh tasting and hit the mark. Good portions and cooked to your preference if you ask. Light and tasty nans and puri. Excellent coffee to finish. All in all well worth visiting.p.s Be aware that parking on Balerno Main street is a no no...it's pedestrianised.Response from the ownerDear Alan Moore:A welcoming atmosphere, attentive service and fresh, well-prepared food make all the difference, so we’re glad everything hit the mark for you. It’s great to hear the portions, breads and coffee all stood out as well. Thank you also for the helpful parking note for future visitors. We look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Thomas BirtlesThomas Birtles ★★★★★ We have dined in many places, pleased to say, this little place in particular, is by far a favourite easily 10/10The food was absolutley perfect the taste, texture and the amount.The service was 2nd to noneIt was very clean and tidy, very calm and nice atmosphere.The food was actually amazing, we loved it, thank you very much,Well recomended 5*Thomas n fifiResponse from the ownerDear Thomas & Fifi:It means a great deal to hear that your visit stood out as one of your favourites. We’re delighted the food, service, cleanliness and calm atmosphere all made such a strong impression. Thank you, Thomas and Fifi, for your wonderful recommendation. We truly appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Juliet RoweJuliet Rowe ★★★★★ Great value weekday lunch!!Delicious korma and naan!Response from the ownerDear Juliet Rowe:It’s great to hear you enjoyed the weekday lunch and found it such good value. We’re pleased the korma and naan hit the mark. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 RachelRachel ★★★★★ We made an unplanned rest stop here on our way to Harlaw Reservoir. This place is a wee gem. Really delicious food and lovely attentive staff. Thank you Dhaba36!Response from the ownerDear Rachel Hall:It’s wonderful to hear your unplanned stop turned into such a lovely find. We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and felt well looked after by the team. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 mali sundermali sunder ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Mali Sunder:Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5 stars. We hope you had a pleasant dining experience with us. If you've a moment, please share your experience in few words for us & others to know what made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 setinho99setinho99 ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear setinho99:Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5 stars. We hope you had a pleasant dining experience with us. If you've a moment, please share your experience in few words for us & others to know what made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Paul GoldfarbPaul Goldfarb ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Paul Goldfarb:Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5 stars. We hope you had a pleasant dining experience with us. If you've a moment, please share your experience in few words for us & others to know what made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Jennifer MacDonaldJennifer MacDonald ★★★★★ This is honestly the best Indian food my family and I have had. The staff are so polite and attentive and we're able to answer all our questions and accommodate our allergy issues. The prices are very, very reasonable. This restaurant is now a massive asset to our community.Response from the ownerDear Jennifer MacDonald:It’s incredibly rewarding to hear this. Knowing the food made such a strong impression on your family, and that the team could support your dietary needs with care and attention, means a great deal to us. We truly appreciate your kind words and support for the restaurant within the community, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Ian DrummondIan Drummond ★★★★★ Excellent food. Service first class.Response from the ownerDear Ian Drummond:We’re delighted to hear the food and service both met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Ruth WRuth W ★★★★★ We very much enjoyed our well-presented and tasty dishes, and the friendly atmosphere. Then, when I accidently forgot my handbag upon leaving, the staff looked after it carefully and went to great lengths to get it back to me.Response from the ownerDear Ruth W:We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere. We’re especially glad we could help reunite you with your handbag. Our team was more than happy to assist. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Bong lun LeeBong lun Lee ★★★★★ The food and service at this place are both very welcoming.Response from the ownerDear Bong lun Lee:It’s great to hear both the food and service made you feel so welcome. Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Euan HunterEuan Hunter ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Euan Hunter:Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5 stars. We hope you had a pleasant dining experience with us. If you've a moment, please share your experience in few words for us & others to know what made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 js_loader

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