Welcome To Dhaba 36
Let the flavors of India unfold before you
at our Fully Licensed Restaurant..
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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 210 reviews from review us onDavid LittleDavid Little ★★★★★ We went here with my 101 yr old father who lived in the Post Office house from 1933 until about 1945. His father John Little had the PO from 1933 until 1963. The food at lunch was fabulous and the staff/owners very friendly. My father really enjoyed his visit and is pleased the venue is still providing a great service for locals and visitors.Response from the ownerDear David Little:What a truly special visit and a wonderful piece of local history to share with us. We’re delighted your father enjoyed returning to a place with such meaningful memories and that you all had a fabulous lunch. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Janet LittleJanet Little ★★★★★ Excellent meal today, authentic Indian food beautifully presented.Response from the ownerDear Janet Little:We’re delighted you enjoyed the authentic flavours and presentation of your meal. Thank you for your lovely feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 GlendaGlenda ★★★★★ This was our first time eating at this restaurant and we were not disappointed. The service was great and the food was delicious. The pricing was very reasonable too. We will definitely be back.Response from the ownerDear Glenda:We’re delighted your first visit was such a positive experience. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the delicious food, friendly service and good value. We look forward to welcoming you back.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 JimmyMacJimmyMac ★★★★★ A wee family visit to Balerno's hidden secret. Dhaba36 N indian restaurant that out shines downtown Indians. Dhaba is Indian, not Pakistani or Bangladeshi. A lovely welcome from the boss Ram, so helpful and attentive. All lovely starters, the Pakoras and Seek Kabab. But the absolute star of Dhaba is their Lanb Lasooni, the family agree the best curry in Edinburgh and we have been curry fans from the days long ago that you had to drive through to Glasgow to get a curryThe bonus then were the jugs of Irn-Brew made frae girders. Oh and the fresh coriander in the Tarka Daal, wow, come on! Their great value lunch menu has great choices including the Lasooni. Go visit but please leave a space for us, please.Response from the ownerDear JimmyMac:What a wonderful review! We’re delighted your family enjoyed such a memorable visit, from the warm welcome by Ram to the Pakoras, Seekh Kebab and especially the Lamb Lasooni. Your praise for the food and our lunch menu means a great deal to the whole team. We’ll always try to keep a space for you!Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Normski GeeNormski Gee ★★★★★ Great local eatery in Balerno and an asset to the High Street. Food is delicious, reasonably priced and served by friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.Response from the ownerDear Normski Gee:It means a lot to be described as an asset to Balerno High Street. We’re pleased you enjoyed the food, value and friendly service. Thank you for the recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Basit HafeezBasit Hafeez ★★★★★ I visit in dhaba with family. First was nice girl served us very friendly and nice way explaining about menue her name was Gurmeet. Bring food for us very delicious and warm. Very good experience definitely recommended will visit again quite busy place for dinnerResponse from the ownerDear Basit Hafeez:It’s wonderful to hear your family had such an enjoyable dinner with us. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Gurmeet, and we’re delighted you enjoyed the delicious food and friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you all again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Shashidhar PShashidhar P ★★★★★ Aloo tikki was mouth watering. No wonder why the place was crowded with no seating left. Thank god we atleast has a prior reservation which saved our day!Response from the ownerDear Shashidhar P:We’re delighted you loved the Aloo Tikki and that your reservation made the visit smooth despite a busy evening. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Tejashree LikharTejashree Likhar ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Tejashree Likhar: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 Nisheet GuptaNisheet Gupta ★★★★★ What an amazing food quality. Real authentic Indian food. The fish was out of this world. We tried Saag paneer and it was very delicious.The portions are good size. A nice change as compared to restaurants in London. We were visiting for Fringe and this restaurant came highly recommended.Response from the ownerDear Nisheet Gupta:We’re delighted Dhaba36 lived up to the recommendation during your Fringe visit. It’s wonderful to hear the fish was such a standout and that you enjoyed the Saag Paneer, authentic flavours and generous portions. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you again whenever you’re back.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Nia PowellNia Powell ★★★★★ We've had food from here many times and it's always delicious. The lamb in the saag was so tender, and our paneer starter was particularly tasty. We have also eaten in the restaurant - the staff were kind and friendly. They were willing to do a special request curry for our daughter, which was another plus.Response from the ownerDear Nia Powell:It’s wonderful to hear you’ve enjoyed both takeaway and dining in with us many times. We’re delighted the tender Lamb Saag and Paneer starter stood out, and that the team could accommodate a special curry request for your daughter. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 tony harpertony harper ★★★★★ I’ve just had the best ever monkfish tandoori curry . Absolutely delicious, never disappointsResponse from the ownerDear Tony Harper:Being called the best Monkfish Tandoori Curry you’ve ever had is a fantastic compliment. We’re delighted it was absolutely delicious and that we continue to impress. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 JohnJohn ★★★★★ Excellent menu friendly staff and fair pricesResponse from the ownerDear John:We’re delighted you enjoyed the menu, friendly service and fair prices. Thank you for your kind feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Hazel Simpson AregaiHazel Simpson Aregai ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Hazel Simpson Aregai: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 Banu PrakashBanu Prakash ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Banu Prakash: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 Vimal Kumar VushakolaVimal Kumar Vushakola ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Vimal Kumar Vushakola: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 aneesh reddyaneesh reddy ★★★★★ Response from the ownerDear Aneesh Reddy: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 Susan DonaldSusan Donald ★★★★★ We took a friend to Dhaba36 in Balerno on Saturday night. The staff are so welcoming and attentive and the food was excellent as always. A fantastic addition to our village and the food never disappoints!Response from the ownerDear Susan Donald:It means so much to be considered a fantastic addition to the village. We’re delighted your friend’s visit was made special by the excellent food and warm, attentive service. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you all back.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Suchitra SSuchitra S ★★★★★ A cozy restaurant, delicious indian food, desi style loved the whole vibe of it.Pleasant and happy service. Going to be my frequent goto place for sure.Response from the ownerDear Suchitra S:It’s wonderful to hear you loved the cosy atmosphere, desi-style flavours and cheerful service. Knowing we’re becoming one of your regular go-to places means a great deal to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 livi mikelivi mike ★★★★★ Great service, food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.MichaelResponse from the ownerDear Michael:Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and received such friendly, accommodating service from the team. We look forward to welcoming you again.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 Chris WardChris Ward ★★★★★ My first time here for evening meal , my wife has been for lunch before . Have to say will definitely be back . The food was amazing , staff were very pleasant and service was brilliant. I had vegetable pakora for a starter , my wife had crispy kale chat, for main we had butter chicken , North Indian garlic chilli chicken, a pilau rice and a mushroom rice and garlic naan. The food was fresh and tasty , and washed down with a kingfisher beer , and draught Cobra beer. No desserts , were absolutely stuffed . Looking forward to going for lunch here one day very soon !Response from the ownerDear Chris Ward:What a wonderful first evening visit to hear about. We’re delighted you both enjoyed everything from the starters to the Butter Chicken, North Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken, rice and garlic naan. It’s great to know the food felt fresh, the service was brilliant and the portions left you completely satisfied. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back for lunch very soon.Best RegardsTeam Dhaba36 KirstyKirsty ★★★★★ 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 js_loader

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