• Sit In Menu
  • Lunch Menu
Situated on West Mainland Street in Edinburgh, The Khukuri is an authentic Nepalese restaurant and takeaway. Come and join us in our restaurant where you can book a table and enjoy our beautiful surroundings whilst eating traditional Curries, Tandoori Specials, Biryanis and more. All the dishes served at Khukuri are freshly prepared and cooked to the highest standard.

Sit In Menu

  • Starters

    All our starters are freshly prepared & perfectly spiced from Mild to Medium in strength.

    • Momo
      Succulent dumplings with delicately seasoned with ginger, garlic, onions. Served with distinctly spiced sauce.
      • Vegetables
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        £5.50
      • Chicken
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        £6.50
      SpicyVegetarian Vegan
    • Pani Puri
      Round deep-fried crisp crepe filled with a mixture of flavoured water, tamarind chutney, chilli, potato, onion chickpeas and Himalayan spices.
      £4.95
        Vegetarian Vegan
      • Sekuwa
        Succulent pieces of chicken/lamb marinated in spices overnight to help soak in all the flavours, and grilled over slow flame. Served with traditional crunchy beaten rice.
        • Chicken
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          £6.50
        • Lamb
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          £6.50
        Gluten Free
      • Choyla
        Spiced & grilled tender pieces chicken/lamb mixed with mustard oil, lemon juice, fresh garlic, coriander and spring onions. Served with traditional crunchy beaten rice.
        • Mushromm
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          £5.50
        • Chicken
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          £6.50
        SpicyGluten Free
      • Pakora
        Known as Furaula in Nepal these crunchy fritters are lightly spiced and coated in gram flour. Served with a sweet and sour chutney.
        • Vegetable
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          £4.95
        • Chicken
          ...................................................................................................
          £6.50
        SpicyVegetarian VeganGluten Free
      • Khukuri Special Garlic Chilli
        Marinated overnight infused with Himalayan spices, lemon juice, crushed chillies and garlic.
        • Paneer
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          £6.50
        • Cauliflower
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          £5.50
        • Chicken
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          £6.50
        • King Prawn
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          £8.95
        Extra HotGluten Free
      • Tikka
        Tender pieces marinated with yogurt, chillies, ginger, lemon juice and Himalayan spices. Served with medium curry sauce or raita.
        • Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
          ...................................................................................................
          £5.95
        • Chicken
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          £6.50
        SpicyGluten Free
      • Tandoori Chicken
        Tender on the bone chicken marinated with yogurt, chillies, ginger, lemon juice and Himalayan spices. Served with a distinct spicy chutney.
        £6.50
          SpicyGluten Free
        • Seekh Kebab
          Minced lamb flavoured with chillies, ginger, lemon juice and Himalayan spices.
          £6.95
            SpicyGluten Free
          • Mixed Starter Platter
            Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab and chef's fresh selection of pakora's served with fresh salad and different dips.
            • For One
              ...................................................................................................
              £8.95
            • For Two
              ...................................................................................................
              £15.95
            • For Three
              ...................................................................................................
              £23.95
            • For Four
              ...................................................................................................
              £31.95
            Spicy
          • Vegetarian Mixed Starter
            A delightful medley of mixed vegetable pakoras. Served with a selection of chutneys.
            • For One
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              £6.95
            • For Two
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              £11.95
            • For Three
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              £17.95
            • For Four
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              £23.95
            SpicyVegetarianGluten Free
        • From The Tandoor

          A traditional tandoor is a cylindrical clay pot fueled by charcoal fires at the bottom of the oven. This style of cooking naturally releases the intense & pure flavours of the food. Delicious!

          • Tikka
            Tender pieces flavoured with yogurt, chillies, ginger, lemon juice and Himalayan spices. Served with medium curry sauce or raita.
            • Paneer
              ...................................................................................................
              £11.95
            • Chicken
              ...................................................................................................
              £12.95
            SpicyGluten Free
          • Tandoori Chicken
            Tender on the bone chicken prepared with yogurt, chillies, ginger, lemon juice and Himalayan spices. Served with a distinct spicy chutney.
            £12.95
              SpicyGluten Free
            • Seekh Kebab
              Minced lamb flavoured with chillies, ginger, lemon juice and Himalayan spices.
              £13.95
                SpicyGluten Free
              • Mixed Grill
                Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, seekh kebab, king prawns marinated with Himalayan spices and grilled. Served with pilau rice, medium curry sauce or raita.
                £18.95
                  SpicyGluten Free
                • Kathmandu Raja Jhinga
                  King prawns marinated yogurt, chillies, ginger, lemon, dry fenugreek and Himalayan spices and grilled to perfection.
                  £18.95
                    SpicyGluten Free
                • Khukuri Special Nepalese Classics

                  These dishes are our chef’s interpretation of regional classics from around Nepal. Each dish is carefully prepared using special blend of spice mix cooked with fresh local produce.

                  • Chicken Nauni Masala
                    Chicken cooked in the tandoor mixed with lightly Himalayan spiced tomato gravy cream, ginger, garlic, almond and cashew nut powder.
                    £12.95
                      SpicyGluten Free
                    • Solukhumba Bhenda
                      Thin slices of tender lamb and minced chicken cooked with onion, dry fenugreek, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and Himalayan Spices.
                      £14.95
                        HotGluten Free
                      • Durbar Keema Curry
                        Minced lamb cooked with Himalayan Spices, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions and garnished with fresh spring onions and coriander.
                        £12.95
                          HotGluten Free
                        • Durbar Tikka Masala
                          Tender pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with onions, ginger garlic, cumin, cashew nuts & fresh cream.
                          £12.95
                            SpicyGluten Free
                          • Piro Piro
                            Delicious sauce made with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cinnamon and nutmeg cooked in Himalayan Spices and garnished with roasted cumin seeds.
                            • Vegetables
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                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
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                              £16.95
                            HotGluten Free
                          • Namche
                            Namche, in the gateway to Everest, is famous for its Sherpas. This recipe, of medium strength, is the staple of strong sherpas. Ajwan, sage, cinnamon, jimbu and timur ate the secret of this dish. Served in a sizzling karahi.
                            • Vegetables
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £16.95
                            HotGluten Free
                          • Everest
                            Fresh yoghurt, tomatoes, onions, peppers and toasted sesame seeds are cooked to perfection with Himalayan Spices to create this delicious sauce.
                            • Vegetables
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                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £16.95
                            HotGluten Free
                          • Kathmandu
                            A high-protein sauce prepared using lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomato, Himalayan Spices and finished with fresh coriander and spring onions.
                            • Vegetables
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                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £16.95
                            HotGluten Free
                          • Saag
                            A classic heart-warming spinach dish slow-cooked with cumin, coriander, fenugreek & Himalayan spices.
                            • Vegetables
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £16.95
                            HotGluten Free
                          • Hariyali
                            Perfect blend of fresh spinach, mint, coriander, green chillies, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and onions cooked with Himalayan Spices.
                            • Vegetables
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                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
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                              £16.95
                            Extra HotGluten Free
                          • Chilli Garlic Curry
                            True to it's name this dish is hot, garlicky and extremely delicious.
                            • Vegetable
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                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
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                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
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                              £16.95
                            Extra HotGluten Free
                          • Raksi
                            Himalayan Spices are cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and Nepalese dark rum to prepare of this extremely tasty and spicy sauce.
                            • Vegetables
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                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
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                              £16.95
                            SpicyGluten Free
                          • Khorsani Masala
                            This hot and extremely flavoursome sauce is prepared with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, ginger, green chillies cooked in chef’s special spicy sauce and Himalayan Spices.
                            • Vegetables
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.40
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
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                              £16.95
                            Extra HotGluten Free
                          • Naga
                            An extra hot sauce made with Naga pickles, tomatoes, onions, peppers and Himalayan Spices.
                            • Vegetables
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                              £9.95
                            • Paneer
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £10.95
                            • Chicken
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £12.95
                            • Lamb
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £13.95
                            • Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £14.95
                            • King Prawn
                              ...................................................................................................
                              £16.95
                            Extra HotGluten Free
                          • Traditional Daal Bhaat Tarkari
                            A set meal of tarka daal (lentils), chef’s special vegetable curries served with pilau rice, chapati, Nepali pickle & a sweet dessert
                            £14.95
                              HotVegetarian Vegan
                            • Traditional Masu Bhaat Tarkari
                              A set meal of tarka daal (lentils), chef’s special vegetable curry, a choice of chicken or lamb curry served with pilau rice, chapati, Nepali pickle & a sweet dessert.
                              £16.95
                                Hot
                            • Vegetarian Main Meals

                              All our vegetarian dishes are suitable for vegans. *except Paneer. Also available as Side Dish for £7.95 each!

                              • Aloo Tama Bodi
                                Extremely tasty and very appetising dish. Prepared with black eyed beans, potatoes, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and Himalayan spices. This dish is cooked in almost every household of Nepal.
                                £10.95
                                  HotVegetarian VeganGluten Free
                                • Tarka Daal
                                  Spiced daal (lentils) tempered with onion, garlic and fresh coriander.
                                  £9.95
                                    VegetarianHot VeganGluten Free
                                  • Mustang Aloo
                                    Lightly spiced potatoes cooked with cumin, mustard seeds, fresh ginger, tomatoes and onions to seal in the mouth watering flavours.
                                    £9.95
                                      HotVegetarian VeganGluten Free
                                    • Kerau Paneer
                                      Peas and paneer (cottage cheese) cooked with fresh tomatoes and chef's special ingredients in a mild sauce.
                                      £10.95
                                        VegetarianHot VeganGluten Free
                                      • Saag Paneer
                                        Spinach cooked with paneer (cottage cheese), ginger and chef's spices.
                                        £9.95
                                          Hot VeganGluten Free
                                        • Saag Aloo
                                          Spinach cooked with potatoes, ginger and Himalayan spices.
                                          £9.95
                                            HotVegetarian VeganGluten Free
                                          • Bhanta Tarkari
                                            Aubergine fried with onions and garlic, with chef's spices.
                                            £9.95
                                              VegetarianHot VeganGluten Free
                                            • Mushroom Tarkari
                                              Mushroom fried with onions and garlic, with chef's spices.
                                              £9.95
                                                VegetarianHot VeganGluten Free
                                              • Chana Masala
                                                Chickpeas cooked with onion, garlic and various spices.
                                                £8.95
                                                  VegetarianHot VeganOrganic
                                                • Aloo Kauli
                                                  Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions and mild spices.
                                                  £9.95
                                                    VegetarianHot VeganGluten Free
                                                  • Bhindi Tarkari
                                                    Okra fried with onions, garlic, and Himalayan spices.
                                                    £9.95
                                                      VegetarianHot VeganGluten Free
                                                  • Biryani

                                                    This world-renowned dish takes time and practice to make but is worth every bit of the effort. Basmati rice flavoured with Himalayan spices and saffron is layered with lamb, chicken, prawns or vegetables cooked in a thick gravy. *contains nuts & raisins

                                                    • Vegetable Biryani
                                                      £10.85
                                                        SpicyVegetarian VeganGluten Free
                                                      • Chicken Biryani
                                                        £13.95
                                                          HotGluten Free
                                                        • Lamb Biryani
                                                          £14.95
                                                            HotGluten Free
                                                          • Prawn Biryani
                                                            £15.95
                                                              HotGluten Free
                                                            • King Prawn
                                                              £16.95
                                                                HotGluten Free
                                                            • Naans, Rotis & Chips

                                                              • Plain Naan
                                                                £2.95
                                                                • Garlic Naan
                                                                  £3.25
                                                                  • Garlic & Chilli Naan
                                                                    £3.50
                                                                    • Chilli & Coriander Naan
                                                                      £3.50
                                                                      • Peshwari Naan
                                                                        £3.95
                                                                        • Cheese Naan
                                                                          £3.50
                                                                          • Keema Naan
                                                                            £3.95
                                                                            • Chapati
                                                                              £1.95
                                                                              • Tandoori Roti
                                                                                £2.50
                                                                                • Paratha
                                                                                  £3.10
                                                                                  • Chips
                                                                                    £2.50
                                                                                    • Chilli Cheese Chips
                                                                                      £3.50
                                                                                    • Rice

                                                                                      • Boiled Rice
                                                                                        £2.85
                                                                                        • Jeera Rice
                                                                                          £3.10
                                                                                          • Lemon Rice
                                                                                            £3.50
                                                                                            • Coconut Rice
                                                                                              £3.50
                                                                                              • Egg Pilau Rice
                                                                                                £3.50
                                                                                                • Pea Rice
                                                                                                  £3.50
                                                                                                  • Pilau Rice
                                                                                                    £3.10
                                                                                                    • Mushroom Pilau Rice
                                                                                                      £3.50
                                                                                                      • Chana Pilau Rice
                                                                                                        £3.50
                                                                                                        • Keema (Minced Lamb) Pilau Rice
                                                                                                          £4.50
                                                                                                        • Accompainments

                                                                                                          • Poppadoms
                                                                                                            £1
                                                                                                            • Chutney Tray
                                                                                                              £2.45
                                                                                                              • Plain Yogurt
                                                                                                                £1.75
                                                                                                                • Cucumber Raita
                                                                                                                  £2.95
                                                                                                                • Sit In Menu
                                                                                                                • Lunch Menu

                                                                                                                Lunch Menu

                                                                                                                • Light Snacks

                                                                                                                  • Chicken Tikka Salad
                                                                                                                    Succulent pieces of chicken tikka served with cucumber, red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, yoghurt, spring onions and fresh coriander.
                                                                                                                    £5.50
                                                                                                                    • Chicken Wings
                                                                                                                      Chicken wings marinated in chef’s special sauce and cooked in a tandoor for crispy chargrilled taste.
                                                                                                                      £6
                                                                                                                      • Chickpea Salad
                                                                                                                        Chickpeas served with a cucumber, red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, spring onion and fresh coriander.
                                                                                                                        £4.95
                                                                                                                          Vegetarian Vegan
                                                                                                                      • Lunch Rice Box

                                                                                                                        • Chicken Fried Rice
                                                                                                                          Lightly spices & fried rice served with a boiled egg and fresh salad
                                                                                                                          £6.95
                                                                                                                          • Lamb Tikka Fried Rice
                                                                                                                            Lightly spices & fried rice served with a boiled egg and fresh salad
                                                                                                                            £6.95
                                                                                                                            • Mushroom Fried Rice
                                                                                                                              Lightly spices & fried rice served with a boiled egg and fresh salad
                                                                                                                              £5.95
                                                                                                                              • Chickpea Fried Rice
                                                                                                                                Lightly spices & fried rice served with a boiled egg and fresh salad
                                                                                                                                £5.95
                                                                                                                              • Lunch Rolls

                                                                                                                                These mouth watering roll ups are full of flavour and goodness perfect for your lunch time snack. Freshly prepared tikka pieces are wrapped in a soft roti with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber mixed with green chutney and lychee chutney.

                                                                                                                                • Chicken Tikka Roll
                                                                                                                                  £7.95
                                                                                                                                  • Seekh Kebeb Roll
                                                                                                                                    £7.95
                                                                                                                                    • Paneer Tikka Roll
                                                                                                                                      £5.95
                                                                                                                                    • Lunch Curries

                                                                                                                                      • Lamb Keema, Rice & Naan
                                                                                                                                        Minced lamb curry cooked Khukuri style and served with fragranced Basmati rice & naan.
                                                                                                                                        £7.95
                                                                                                                                        • Butter Chicken, Rice & Naan
                                                                                                                                          Mild butter chicken curry cooked Khukuri style and served Basmati rice and naan. Contains nuts.
                                                                                                                                          £7.95
                                                                                                                                          • Cheesy Bread with Lentil Dip
                                                                                                                                            Lightly spiced daal (lentils) cooked with Himlayan spices, onion, garlic & tomatoes gravy and served with cheesy naan bread.
                                                                                                                                            £6.95
                                                                                                                                              Vegetarian
                                                                                                                                          • Lunch Burger

                                                                                                                                            • Tandoori Chicken Burger & Chips
                                                                                                                                              Marinated chicken breasts cooked in a tandoor and served in a bun with onions, lettuce, house relish, sauce and cheddar cheese.
                                                                                                                                              £7.95
                                                                                                                                              • Aloo Chop Burger & Chips
                                                                                                                                                Mashed potatoes infused with ginger and Himalayan spices coated in gram flour batter served in a bun with a distinct spicy sauce.
                                                                                                                                                £5.95
                                                                                                                                                  Vegetarian Vegan
                                                                                                                                              • Lunch Platters

                                                                                                                                                • Chicken Platter
                                                                                                                                                  A lip-smacking platter of: Chicken Pakoras - crunchy fritters lightly spiced and coated in gram flour. Khukuri Garlic Chilli Chicken - marinated overnight infused with Himalayan spices, lemon juice, crushed chillies and garlic. Chicken Choyla - Spiced & grilled tender pieces of meat mixed with mustard oil, lemon juice, fresh garlic, coriander & spring onions.
                                                                                                                                                  £9.95
                                                                                                                                                    Hot
                                                                                                                                                  • Vegetarian Platter
                                                                                                                                                    An indulgent sharing platter of: Vegetable Pakoras, known as Furaula in Nepal, crunchy fritters lightly spiced and coated in gram flour; and Samosas, small fried triangular pastry parcels filled with spiced vegetables. Served with a sweet and sour chutney.
                                                                                                                                                    £7.95
                                                                                                                                                      Vegetarian Vegan
                                                                                                                                                  • Kids Menu

                                                                                                                                                    • Chicken Burger & Chips
                                                                                                                                                      Breaded chicken breasts served in a bun with onions, lettuce, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese.
                                                                                                                                                      £4.95
                                                                                                                                                      • Fried Chicken & Chips
                                                                                                                                                        Tender pieces of chicken marinated in chef’s special batter and cooked to perfection.
                                                                                                                                                        £4.95
                                                                                                                                                        • Chicken Nuggets & Chips
                                                                                                                                                          £3.95
                                                                                                                                                          • Chips
                                                                                                                                                            £2.95
                                                                                                                                                            • Fruit Box
                                                                                                                                                              Selection of fresh fruits.
                                                                                                                                                              £1.95