Bollywood The Coffee Box

Woaw woaw woaw. Number one, I can’t believe I have not reviewed this place yet. Number two, please go and eat here as soon as possible.
None hand yes, its a tiny food stall in an old police box On the other hand, this is the nom-​i-​est food you will ever get out of a police pox.
I have been here a handful of times, sometimes I walk across the meadows just to come here (why do I always seem to come on the days she is closed, god damn my timing).
The lady who runs the Bollywood is LOVELY and always plays amazing Bollywood type music that cheers the heart. Its seriously worth going just to meet her. She makes you feel so lovely and special.
The food is top notch and reasonably priced, made in-​front of your eyes. Even better you can choose your spice level and you get recommendations on what is good that day.
p.s eat the pakoras. They are so tasty and warm and oh my god.

Superb food and a delightful chat while she prepares your food — it’s a happy place. I go for the curry (cooked from scratch before you eyes in the dinkiest of kitchens) and rice… for a fiver.

Of all the places I can think of that do good Indian food, nothing compares to this police box sized cupboard of wonders.
I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed once. If you are the type to enjoy your food on the spicier side then you can tell her and she will do exactly that in a way that you can still enjoy the meal without it tasting of nothing but chilli.
A wonderful girl who is usually listening to music and dancing about like a loony is your server but no matter what way you are feeling that day you are always left feeling like you’re the most important individual in the world.
Beautiful little place.

I felt like a bit of a walk at lunch time so took a wander through the meadows and the links, unsure of what I fancied food wise but knowing I wanted away from the office. Then I came upon the pleasant aroma of curry and my decision was made… This Tardis like (well it is a police box) Indian takeaway is something a bit different, selling inexpensive curry, freshly cooked and made to the heat you want.
The proprietor is a happy cheery sort and seems genuinely interested in how your days been going. All in all the Bollywood Box is well worth checking out and ideal for a quick lunch on a nice day.

I keep forgetting about this place and I wanted curry for breakfast as I dragged myself out of bed early one afternoon. Wandering over to Bruntsfield is pleasant in itself, but the welcome you receive from the lady behind the counter makes a visit here that little more special. The place is a kitchen in a converted policebox /​coffee box. The seating options are the bruntsfeild links, the meadows or if you live close by. Suits me really.
They offer a selection of curries and after a bit of banter with I presume the owner, my missus and myself about various things we settled on some chilli dal and pakoras. The curry is prepared fresh for you in the tiny space of the old policebox and is adjusted depnding on how hot you like it. Nice is microwaved but I think many places do this as I cannot notice the difference. All in it was less than £8 for 2 curries, a can of coke and a portion of pakora. We grabbed a bench on the links and tucked in to our bargain lunch while making a note to do this more often. The food is basic I guess but tasty, quick and inexpensive. Sometimes this is exactly what I need though. :D
Also remember to check some of the poetry that gets attached to the sides of this place. The lady inside the police box posts bits and peices up. Currently there is a cool poem about comparing love to ikea furniture. :D

If i’m in the mood for a curry i often visit the Bollywood box, The currys are made to order and are great and so authentic. I would recommend the Vegetarian curry chickpea curry it is great and i usually have the onion pakora which is just lovely. The lovely lady that runs it is such a ray of sunshine to all her customers and passers by.
It is so refreshing to taste different indian dishes than the usual dishes that all indian takeaways seem to churn out!

The coffee box is a converted police box, similar to the ones in town, but a little smarter. It is right on the corner of the meadows and actually serves good quality coffee! I had an espresso for £1.20 and it was gorgeous. They do ice creams and bagels too and are worth a visit for a sunny day in the meadows

Best coffee in Town. Roasted independtly for the Police Boxes. They taste so good you just want eat the beans instead of wait for the coffee!
The boxes have been converted from police boxes to coffee huts, they sell coffee, retro sweets that your gran would eat and the best hot chocolate you can imagine. They use a chocolate sauce and add marshmellows and malteasers for those who have a sweet tooth and live to the fullest!
They offer all types of milk, cakes and bagels (american style)
Be prepared for an experience and a half, the staff are carzy and quirky!
Oh the best bit, cheap cheap cheap!

While the UK has many things it can be rightly proud of — its history, arts, literature, nightlife, beer, pubs, comedians — coffee, unfortunately can’t generally be counted among them. It’s therefore fantastic that many of the old Police Boxes that litter the cityscape have found a new lease of life as take away coffee vendors. The one on Bruntsfield Place just next to the Links is one of the best, providing excellent coffee at a laughably low cost. Forget the cafes — if you want a decent brew, go here and sip your way through the Meadows.