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..
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  • +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 202 reviews from review us onNisheet 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.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.tony harpertony harper ★★★★★ I’ve just had the best ever monkfish tandoori curry . Absolutely delicious, never disappointsJohnJohn ★★★★★ 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 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 js_loader

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