Fresh coriander and tamarind sauce dominates the taste, served with puffed fried bread.
King Prawn Butterfly £7.95
King prawns fried in batter, served with salad and sauce.
Vegetarian Starters
Lovely Garlic Mushroom £4.75
Mushroom fried in garlic onions and coriander leaves.
Vegetable Pakora £4.75
Vegetables are dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried to make fabulous fritters.
Vegetable Samosa £4.95
Triangular pastries stuffed with vegetables.
Chana Puree £6.50
Chicken peas cooked in medium spices garnished with fresh coriander served with puffed bread.
Non-Vegetarian Starters
Chicken Pakora £5.95
Chicken pieces dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried to make fabulous fritters.
Chicken Kebab £6.50
Diced boneless chicken marinated in medium spices, grilled on skewers.
Lamb Kebab £6.50
Diced boneless lamb marinated in medium spices, grilled on skewers.
Sheekh Kebab £6.50
Tender steak, minced lamb with onions, fresh mint and herbs grilled on skewers.
Assorted Kebab £7.50
Chicken, lamb & sheekh kebabs.
1/4 Tandoori Chicken £6.50
1/4 spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs and spices, tandoori barbecued.
Main Course - Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken £12.50
Half spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs and spices, tandoori barbecued.
Chicken Tikka £12.50
Diced boneless chicken marinated in tandoori spices then grilled on skewers.
Lamb Tikka £12.50
Diced lamb marinated in tandoori spices grilled on skewers.
Tandoori Mixed £16.50
Consists of tandori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheekh kebab, served with salad.
Tandoori King Prawn £18.50
Exclusive and delectable.
Main Course - Chicken Specialties
Chicken Tikka Massalam (Mild) £12.50
Chicken tikka cooked in a tasty creamy sauce.
Green Herb Chicken (Medium) £12.50
Tender pieces of chicken in a spicy sauce of tomato, green peppers, spring onion, garnished with coriander.
Jaipur Chicken (Medium) £12.50
Tender pieces of chicken, grilled in the tandoor and cooked with fried mushrooms, onions and capsicums with Punjabi masala in a thick sauce.
P297 Special (Medium) £12.95
Delicate slices of marinated chicken, stir-fried with a combination of fresh peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander to produce a memorable and enjoyable dish to a well-known and much respected Ediburgh taxi driver.
North Indian Chilli Garlic Chicken (Hot) £12.50
Steam cooked chicken in a hot chilli garlic sauce, garnished with fresh garlic & coriander.
Himalayan Crushed Chilli Chicken (Hot) £12.95
Tender piece sof hcicken cooked with onions, fenugreek & crushed chillies, garnished with fresh coriander.
Mr Naga Chicken (Very Hot) £12.95
Barbecued chicken tikka cooked in ginger and tomatoes with strong chilli pickle garnished with coriander.
Main Course - Lamb Specialities
Lamb Passanda (Mild) £12.75
Tender pieces of lamb marinated with spices, cooked with cream and herbs.
Sir Walter Scott Lambsarisha (Medium) £12.95
(named after the legendary Ccottish author, Sir Walter Scott) this dish incorporates pieces of the finest lamb, slow cooked in a mustard based sauce with fresh ground spices, garnished with spring onions, to produce a dish as memorable and enjoyable as Sir Walter's book.
Lamb Rogan Josh (Medium and Spicy to Taste) £12.75
A special preparation with fresh coriander, garlic and garnished with maximum tomatoes.
Lamb Karai (Medium) £12.75
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with green peppers, onions, herbs and spices.
Saag Gosht (Medium) £12.75
Lamb cooked with fresh spinach leaves with garlic and herbs.
Zest Special Lamb Shank (Medium) £16.95
Lamb shank marinated with spices, onion, tomato, gravy, garnished with coriander. Slow cooked to perfection.
Muglai Chana Gosht (Medium Hot) £12.75
Tender lamb stewed with Afghan chicken peas in spicy fresh lemon juice, garnished with fresh coriander.
Khashi Garam Massala (Hot) £12.95
Tender pieces of lamb fillets cooked with hot spices and green chillies in a thick sauce, garnished with coriander.
Main Course - Seafood Specialities
Salmon Country Captain (Medium) £15.95
Spicy fried salmon fillet complemented with curry based stir fried onions, peas and tomatoes garnished with fresh coriander.
Tandoori King Prawn Massalam (Mild) £18.95
Tandoori king prawns with fresh green herbs in a creamy sauce.
King Prawn Jalfrezie (Hot) £17.95
Steamed cooked king prawns with fresh green chillies, peppers, coriander leaves.
Green Herb King Prawn (Medium) £17.95
Steam cooked king prawns in a spicy sauce of tomato, green peppers, fresh coriander, garnished with spring onions.
Chilli Garlic King Prawn (Hot) £17.95
Steam cooked king prawns in hot chilli garlic sauce, garnished with coriander.
Main Course - Vegetarian Specialities
Tandoori Baingan Dupiaza (Medium) £10.95
Aubergine cooked in tandoori served in a medium Dupiaza sauce.
Sabzi Pasanada (Mild) £10.95
Mixed vegetables cooked in mild spice with ground nuts, cream & herbs.
Green Herb Vegetables (Medium) £10.95
Mixed vegetables in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, green peppers, fresh coriander, garnished with spring onions.
Bombay Chana Massalam (Hot) £10.95
Chick peas and potatoes cooked in sweet & sour sauce garnished with fresh chillies & coriander.
Sabzi Jalfrezie (Hot) £10.95
Mixed vegetables steam cooked with fresh green chillies, tomatoes & coriander leaves.
Tarka Dall (Medium) £10.95
Lentil with fried garlic.
Palok Panir (Medium) £10.95
Spinach and cheese.
Mutter Panir (Medium) £10.95
Peas fried with cheese.
Sag Aloo (Medium) £10.95
Spinach and potatoes.
Panir Massalla Bengali Style (Medium) £11.95
Cottage cheese with fresh green herbs in a medium sauce.
Biryani Dishes
Chicken £14.95
Lamb £15.95
King Prawn £19.95
Vegetable £13.95
Old Favourites
Korma £10.95
A very mild dish cooked with cream, coconut milk and ground almonds.
Bhuna £10.95
Medium strength dish garnished with onions, herbs, tomatoes & selected spices.
Dhansak £10.95
A beautiful combination of spices with fresh coriander, pineapple, lentils and garlic, producing a sweet, sour and hot to taste.
Pathia £10.95
In which in extensively used garlic with onion, fresh coriander, tomato puree and chillies. A sweet, sour and hot taste.
Madras £10.95
A rich hot and sour taste, extensively prepared with garlic, chilli, fresh coriander and lemon juice.
Vindaloo £10.95
Famously known for its fiery, fabulous rich hot taste. This dish is most extravagantly hot.
Teatime Brownie - A warmed Earl Grey tea infused dark chocolate & walnut brownie with a scoop of homemade brown bread ice cream & gooey chocolate ganache £4.95
Terrific Trifle - Mandarin Napoleon Brandy poached pear & gingerbread trifle with a vanilla set custard, hand whipped cream & candied zest £4.95
The Roseleafer - Vegetarian brekkie with haggis, beanz, slow roasted tomatoes, our own tattie scone, flat cap mushroom, wilted spinach with a happy egg cracked in the skillet & homemade buttered toast £7.95
Funky Fish Cakes - Chunky spicy fish cakes served with a pickled cucumber, spring onion, coriander & chilli salad with a honey & lemon dip £7.95
‘The Dude’ Cheesecake - White Russian cheesecake with a hobby nob & sultana base served with a sweet balsamic fig £4.95
Souper Douper Soup we - A bowl of today’s tasty soup flavour served up with a slice of homemade bread & a chunk ‘o’ butter Chunky Cullen Skink. Traditional Scottish creamy fish soup with generous wee: £3.50, BIG: £4.95
Eggs Benedict - A pair ‘o’ poached happy eggs on slices of toasted homemade bread with freshly whipped hollandaise, served as: Flourishing Florentine - Wilted spinach £5.95
Barry Beetroot Wrap - Tasty beetroot bon bons bursting with fresh herbs, stuffed with beef tomato, mixed leaves, crème fraiche & chilli jam in a toasted tortilla with homemade chips & fresh salad £6.95
Traditional roast beef - With roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy £10.95
From the chargrill - Spylaw mixed grill 8 oz (227g) popseye steak, 8oz(227g) chicken fillet, 8 oz (227g) gammon steak, beef sausage, black pudding and fried egg. £28.50
Famous Spylaw Pies - Haggis £10.45
Spylaw Curries - King Prawn £12.75
Fish - Poached haddock mornay - Rolled poached haddock served with a cheese sauce £10.95
Macaroni cheese £8.95
From the chargrill - 8oz (227g) chargrilled Scotch sirloin steak with grilled tomato, mushrooms, onion rings, and a sauce of your choice. £18.95
Vegetarian Heaven - A smoky sweet potato, bean and herb patty, served on a Brioche bun with pesto, lightly pickled red onion and cabbage, guacamole, and creamy garlic and herb sauce with salad. £6.25
Poutine (chips with rich gravy and cheese) £3.50
The Phileas Burger - The finest aged Scottish chuck beef patty, cooked medium rare and served in a Brioche bun with Sauces, gherkins and salad £6.50, Cheese: Add 50p, Bacon: Add £1
The Abbey Salad - Seasonal, fresh and Delicious. Ask staff for Details. £8
Chicken Burger - Strips of Paprika coated Chicken served in a Ciabatta Roll with Bacon jam, Guacamole, Chiptotle mayo and Salad £7.25
The Salt Beef Chief - Thick slices of Salt Beef topped with our special Saurkraut and Dill Coleslaw, 2 Types of Mustard, Swiss Cheese and Gherkins. Served in toasted Sour Dough Rye Bread. £7.50
Our veggie pattie is made from a combination of spiced chickpea, black bean & toasted pumpkin seeds, topped with mushrooms, onions & pimento cheese. Cooked medium rare.
Sprite £1.20
Porky Mac £6.95
A large mac & cheese smothered in homemade pulled pork.
Toasted italian bread topped with vine tomatoes and red onions marinated in olive oil, fresh basil, garlic and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.(Gluten, Veggie)
Red Bull (250ml) £2.95
Aranciata Rossa (330ml) £2.00
Italian fizzy red orange.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Bottle) £4.50
Kopparberg Mixed Fruit - Non Alcoholic (500ml) £4.95
Hazelmel Frappe £3.50
Caramel syrup topped with cream & shortcake crumble.
Locally sourced baby back ribs, Amicus house glaze and lemon crème fraiche coleslaw £6
Isle of Mull rarebit on toasted sourdough bread, confit cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts £4
House salad £3.50 each or 3 for £9.95
8oz 28 Day Hung Scotch Sirloin - Roasted plum tomato, lambs leaf salad and handcut chips. For an extra £1 top with your choice of: Garlic butter or Scottish blue cheese and caramelised onions £19.95