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K, A, F, B and I went out for our first “posh” dinner in celebration of securing our lovely flat for the next academic year and our Semester 1 results. I will rate Khushi’s on Victoria Street, Edinburgh 3.5 out of 5 stars. The restaurant is spread over two levels, dimly lit by charming chandeliers and candles. We ordered Chicken Pakora, Samosa, Vegetable Biryani, Chicken Masala, Chicken Korma, Sag Paneer, Gohbi Alloo and a pitcher of Mango Lassi (menu here!)- The dishes could have tasted stronger with heavier Indian spices, nonetheless, they were all tasty. The dining experience could have been a bit more pleasant if the waiters had made an effort to make ordering food a less stressful affair. They were speaking English with the same speed as an Indian language, even I, someone who has lived in a country where 8.8% of the population is Indian, Singapore, found it difficult to understand them. What more the poor Scottish, Dutch and German girls! A little more patience guys!

Please do take the 3.5stars rating with a pinch of salt. I can’t help comparing Khushi’s with my favourite Indian restaurant back home - Tandoor located at the basement of the Holiday Inn (Parkview). If you are visiting Edinburgh, and have never had North Indian food before, or suspect that the one you had was not the best around, I’d say that a meal at Khushi’s is worth every £.

Also, if you want a cheaper alternative, try Red Fort on Drummond Street. If I am not mistaken, it costs £5.95 for a buffet lunch (probably less if you’re a student).