This place is probably very good if you’re new to Indian food, and don’t know what to expect. If Indian food is a staple in your diet, however; expect to be underwhelmed. The service was nice, the place was quiet and had a 3-star atmosphere, the napkins were paper. Accommodating to vegans, but then most Indian places are. The star of our meal were the poppadums at the start of the meal; the tomato chutney and onion topping were both very good. The presentation on the appetizers was great, and these were all pretty good. The main dishes were all under-salted. I asked for medium spicy and my dal was not spicy at all. My brother’s tikka masala was very tomato-y and unlike other tikka masala. I had a «Virgin Cocktail» that just tasted like a kid’s juice drink. It was billed as having mint in it, but had only a mint garnish. Standard, ok Indian fare, but I’ll try somewhere different next time.
Angela P.
Classificação do local: 5 Leipzig, Germany
Ordered take-out round #2 from Yak & Yeti. Basically, this place is the best. Some important things to add… 1. They give a 10% discount on the menu if you pick up take-out 2. They give a free bottle of Coke and papadums with take out orders over a certain amount(15 quid I think?) 3. They do free delivery within a 2 mile radius 4. The best: upon request they will do fully VEGAN food options Add to this their cheerful demeanor and helpful staff and this place is by far they best Indian/Nepalese option in Edinburgh
Ryan J.
Classificação do local: 5 Eckernförde, Germany
Great Indian/Nepalese food. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and fast when my wife and I popped in the other evening. They offer a wide variety of Indian cuisine with some Gurkha dishes as well. Complementary with the meal they brought us a variety of sauces to dip a dried bread chip into(not sure what it is actually called). Very nice while we waited and tasty. Yak & Yeti has some cool choices of local beers, I tried the Gurkha and was very happy with it. If you like really spicy make sure to emphasize it. We will be going back.
Jim s.
Classificação do local: 5 San Diego, CA
We actually ended up going to this restaurant because all the other restaurants were closed. We were hoping to find some Scottish food. I was so glad they were open. The food was simply fantastic, and the service was 5 star. I think the owners name is Monty. We talked to him quite a bit while we ate. It was absolutely incredible. If you are in Edinburgh, don’t miss it. There were a total of 9 of us including one 6 year old child. I live in San Diego, and really miss this restaurant. I wish there was one here.
Jia Jia W.
Classificação do local: 5 East Lansing, MI
Fabulous Nepalese food here! Try the nann! Came back here to try different things, and it is always quite. very cute waitress.
Sean_A
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
My wife and I had a great meal here. The food was fantastic, flavourful and memorable. It is still burnt out, but when it opens we are definitely going back!
Soozmc
Classificação do local: 1 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
It’s been burnt out at present due to a kitchen fire. No sign of it re-opening at present. Pretty tragic.
Casey_
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
no.1 nepalese restaurant in scotland??? Nice and cozy with ambient atmosphere and food was too good with good décor. I went with my wife on the night where all restaurant was quiet and we were surprise on monday night Yak and Yeti was blooming… cause quality of food. We reccomend other to give it a try.“ new in town good luck to the business…
Jennifer D.
Classificação do local: 5 Austin, TX
What a surprisingly tasteful and affordable delight of a restaurant. I am thoroughly impressed with the set meals for one person. I ordered a ‘thali’ plate, and it was so full of so much food, for about £5! Unbelievable. I will definitely go back to this place, it is worth checking out for sure, and it’s easy on your wallet. It doesn’t taste like you are paying a low price for the food either. The tastes were robust, high quality, and non greasy. They offer these Nepalese dumplings that they can steam for you instead of fry. Highly recommend that dish. I also like their soups, and their friendliness. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Edinburgh.
Gibson A.
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I really couldn’t fault Yak & Yeti as the food is delicious, the service is friendly and quick and the general ambiance of the place makes you feel relaxed and at home. I’ve been here a few times with some friends in my second year of uni and every time we’ve left stuffed with Nepalese food and content with the whole experience. The menu has a wide range of meat, poultry and vegetarian dishes, all of wich are authentic to Nepal and have their own unique blend of spices. The last time I was in I went for the lamb gurkhali khasi which is a traditional dish of the region and tasted amazing. With boiled rice, a naan bread and drink the whole meal came to tenner which we all throught was great value for money. I’ll hopefully come here again soon as its service, food and atmosphere are all faultless.
Lauren G.
Classificação do local: 4 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I had never tasted Nepalese food before I dined at Yak and Yeti and I was not disappointed. I had no idea what Nepalese food was before I went and I’m still not too sure now as a lot of the dishes on the menu were Indian such as Chicken Korma and Vindaloo. I had a fish curry which was gorgeous, it was cooked in lots of spices and was full of flavour. Yak and Yeti’s menu offer a wide range of dishes and there is an impressive veggie selection as well. The food is extremely well priced with starters costing around £3 and main meals around £6, and best of all, they offer a 15% student discount. The décor inside the restaurant is very authentic and modern and the staff were incredibly inviting and charming. Yak and Yeti also serve delicious cocktails and they do takeaways.
Fiona H.
Classificação do local: 4 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I still don’t really know what the difference is between specifically Nepalese food and regular Indian food… That’s why I’m giving this place 4 stars and not 5. The food itself was extremely tasty(I had the Bengal King Prawns which were marinated in all sorts of spices and then cooked in the tandoori oven, they were gorgeous). But I went there feeling all excited about trying a new ‘cuisine’ that I’d never had before, and left feeling that there are a lot of Indian restaurants much closer to where I live that serve the vast majrity of the same dishes — almost as if they’re just using it as a gimmick. Aside from that, there really isn’t anything you can fault this place on. Despite my whingeing I still picked up a takeaway menu on my way out. Although the food might be very similar to a lot of other restaurants in the area, their prices are definitely the best.
Jonathan M.
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nepalese food, because of the nature of the country it comes from, is wildly varied — and in some places odd and confusing. However, this works excellently in favour of the Yak & Yeti restaurant — because for the most part it will be like nothing you have ever eaten before — perfect for when the thought of the same old italian/french/chinese food just doesnt do it for you any more. A unique cross over of what tastes like thai food and indian food, the Yak & Yeti has an excellent menu, with a range of dishes so interesting I ended up speaking at some length to our friendly waiter(who was knowledgable and patient with me) about what each dish tasted like. When my ‘Pokheli Methi Murgh’ arrived it was beautifully cooked and delicious(if unpronouncable). My over all experience of Yak & Yeti was that it was a fresh, new restaurant that succeds in providing something different and tasty for a meal.