Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant
MEZBAN “The Unique Tradition of Chittagong” Mezban Persian word literally meaning a host. The word now means 'community feasting', a tradition that originated in Chittagong region. It is usually hosted by rich people and the main occasion
A tantalizing! beautiful ambience! Good vibrations! Excellent flavour! South Indian Cuisine at Edinburgh, Scotland, Welcomes you to enjoy the real taste of South India.
South Indian cuisine does not get nearly the attention it deserves, but understated Mezbaan works hard to redress this loss. Light rice idli cushions absorb spicy sambar broth. Paper-thin masala dosa pancakes of rice and lentil flour, larger than their plate, are stuffed with savoury potato, scented with curry leaf and complemented by the open sweetness of a fresh coconut chutney that gains a gentle kick from chilli and onion. Chef Aji Kumar knows exactly how to deliver this kitchen magic, his light and confident touch rewarding his loyal customers. Seafood takes unusually high prominence by Edinburgh, if not by southern Indian, standards. Scottish salmon mappas is treated to a special masala with cinnamon, kudampuli and goraka, challenging the sweet pink chunks of fish but without overwhelming or hiding their flavour. Meat and vegetarian curries from Goa and Mangalore build from a coconut milk base, which is rich but not heavy or oily. Many dishes come in either full or half size portions, enabling a greater exploration of this exciting menu and the variety this glorious sub-continent has to offer.
Scotland has a few restaurants that specialise in south Indian cuisine. We are however the only restaurant in the pleasant city of Edinburgh. It is a fact that most Indian restaurants in Britain are not operated by Indians and serve mostly north Indian cuisine. Our goal is to bring to Scotland especially Edinburgh the glorious array of exotic south Indian cuisine.
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South Indian food is one of the healthiest as it is mostly non-greasy, roasted and steamed. A large selection of popular food is vegetarian. Since the weather is hot and humid, rice is cultivated extensively and it forms an integral part of people’s diet. It is used in some form or the other – plain steamed rice with sambar, or fermented and steamed to make melt-in-the-mouth idlis (rice cakes) or made into crisp, hot dosas.
Steamed rice is normally served with sambar, rasam (a thin soup), dry and curried vegetables and a curd preparation called pachadi. Coconut is an important ingredient in all South Indian food. The South Indian dosa (rice pancakes), idli (steamed rice cakes) and vada, which is made of fermented rice and dal, are now popular throughout the country and are gaining popularity worldwide.
Mezbaan also provides a takeaway and delivery service. Our Restaurant is available for parties of up to 50 people during weekdays and weekends excluding evenings, including catering at the restaurant or a venue of your choice.
Address: 14-14A Brougham St, Tollcross, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 9JH
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