Tanjore

Tanjore is the medieval capital of the Great Chola Kingdom of the Tamil country.

The Cholan period is the most creative epochs of Indian culture, art and overseas trade-often compared in artistic achievement to classical Greece.

The name Tanjore evokes the finest in art and creativity.

Tanjore region is the Rice Bowl of the South India famous for its lush paddy fields and coconut groves.

The word "curry" is derived from the Tamil word “kari” which means a side dish accompanying rice or bread.

http://tanjore.co.uk

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Kalpna, St Patrick Square Review | Vegan Edinburgh

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Kalpna has long been one of my favourite places to eat in the city.

A lot of the South Indian Cuisine is vegan (as always, double-check before ordering), but for me, the vegan thali is an absolute must.

I always go for the vegan thali raj bhog, of course.

Well: I love the thali here because 1) it looks absolutely gorgeous but 2) it changes up from time to time so you never get the exact same meal twice.

Kalpna is still one of my favourite places restaurants in Edinburgh.

The Mosque Kitchen Review | Vegan Edinburgh

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The Mosque Kitchen has been one of my favourite foodie haunts in Edinburgh for a long time – even before I became vegan.

With gorgeous curries served in big hearty portions for less than a fiver a pop, this is a brilliant place to get a satisfying meal on the cheap.

These include: Unfortunately the bread is still made with butter, so not safe for vegans, but if you’re like me a curry with rice will be plenty for a satisfying meal.

Mr B likes the chana masala because it’s full of protein and a really satisfying meal, but I prefer the mixed veg curry as the sauce is a bit more to my taste.

With those prices, you can’t beat the Mosque Kitchen for a satisfying meal.

Tanjore (6–8 Clerk Street, Edinburgh) | The List

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Tanjore is a southern Indian city famous for religion, art and architecture.

It’s the inspiration for this excellent Southside curry house which is a must-visit for dosa lovers.

Given the cultural heritage of Tanjore, the well-lit café style interior is a bit disappointing: a beautiful blue elephant wall hanging could do with more prominence.

The wow factor comes with the wafer-thin honey-coloured dosa, perhaps stuffed with a thick, rich lamb masala and accompanied by a selection of chutneys.

It’s certainly not a bad idea to share this, alongside the speciality stuffed brinjal curry; soft baby aubergines crammed with crunchy coconut, coriander and poppy seeds.

Top 10 budget restaurants, pubs and cafes in Edinburgh | Travel ...

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It specialises in yakitori, grilled skewers, and ramen noodle bowls, with perhaps its best bargains to be had in the afternoon, when you can grab a bento box of three skewers, rice, salad and a side (£5 takeaway, eat-in £6.90) with miso soup and dessert.

Union of Genius supplies a number of local outlets with soups and salads, including nearby third-wave coffee shop, Brew Lab (6-8 South College Street, brewlabcoffee.co.uk).

Daily, it also produces grand bacon and cheese croissants, soups, salads and posh sandwiches (porchetta, smoked mackerel, mozzarella in spelt and honey), all, naturally, served on Manna's own rustic breads.

From dense, chewy Scots morning rolls, filled with good things at breakfast, through a lunch menu of cheese, smoked fish and deli platters, upmarket sandwiches and salads, the Larder delivers – and just a stone's throw from the Royal Mile, too.

The menu travels far and wide, from breakfasts of Mexican eggs, US pancakes and a fry-up that includes venison lorne – an unusual take on the Scottish square sausage – through to north African flatbread meals and a ramen soup.

Tanjore | Restaurants in Newington, Edinburgh

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It looks like a fairly standard Indian restaurant decorated in florid fashion and with plenty of dining covers crammed into its relatively small space, but on its ballooning reputation, Tanjore needs all the room it can get to welcome guests.

Authentically South Indian in its style, the owner Boon Ganeshram’s vegetarianism has lent it a good variety of dishes for those who disavow meat as well as carnivores.

Although other establishments are catching up to the particular style of South Indian cooking – which is several steps away from your typical hot vindaloos and tikka masalas – Tanjore was the first on the market and it still does what it does best.

Dosas, idlis and uttapams are made with crushed rice and lentils formed into a cake or a pancake for a filling and exotic treat, while paneer cheese is a popular element in the vegetarian dishes.

Meanwhile, plenty of chicken, beef and seafood dishes (try the Kerala fish, the speciality Hyperabadi biryani or the spinach and lentil-augmented keema curry) are set off by a particularly vivid use of herbs and spices which lends these dishes their sense of winning originality without turning off diners who wish to explore bold flavours.

Tanjore South Indian Restaurant, Edinburgh | Indian Restaurants - Yell

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I've been to South India a few times and love the food there.

Tanjore's is the most authentic South Indian food I've ever tasted in Scotland.

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