Zest Edinburgh EH2 1HJ Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Zest Edinburgh EH2 1HJ, a culinary gem located in the heart of Edinburgh. This restaurant expertly blends tradition and contemporary flair, offering a diverse menu that highlights both classic and innovative dishes.
Start your journey with their non-vegetarian starters like the succulent Chicken Kebab and the delectable Sheekh Kebab, each marinated to perfection and grilled to enhance their natural flavors. For those seeking vegetarian options, dishes like Gobi Bhaji and Bombay Aloo are flavorful and satisfying.
The main courses shine with choices like the Chicken Tikka Massalam and Lamb Tikka, both praised for their rich, authentic flavors. With a talented chef boasting over 30 years of experience, every plate tells a story. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, Zest promises a memorable experience filled with warmth, flavor, and friendly service.
VEGETARIAN STARTERS
Lovely Garlic Mushroom
Mushroom fried in garlic with onions and coriander leaves.
Sabzi Pakora
Vegetables are dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried to make fabulous fritters.
Sabzi Samosa
Triangular pastries stuffed with vegetables.
Chana Puree
Chickpeas cooked in medium spices garnished with fresh coriander served with puffed bread.
King Prawn Puri
Fresh coriander and medium spiced sauce dominates the taste, served with puffed fried bread.
King Prawn Butterfly
King prawns fried in batter, served with salad and sauce.
SEAFOOD STARTERS
NON-VEGETARIAN STARTERS
Chicken Pakora
Chicken pcs dipped in a spicy batter and deep fried to make fabulous fritters.
Chicken Kebab
Diced boneless chicken marinated in medium spices, grilled on skewers.
Lamb Kebab
Diced boneless lamb marinated in medium spices, grilled on skewers.
Sheekh Kebab
Tender steak, minced lamb with onions, fresh mint and herbs grilled on skewers.
Assorted Kebab
Chicken, lamb and sheekh kebabs.
1/4 Tandoori Chicken
Quarter spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs and spices, tandoori barbecued.
Tandoori Chicken
Half spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs and spices, tandoori barbecued.
Chicken Tikka
Diced boneless chicken marinated in tandoori spices then grilled on skewers
Lamb Tikka
Diced lamb marinated in tandoori spices grilled on skewers.
Tandoori Mixed
Consists of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheekh kebab, served with salad.
Tandoori King Prawn
Exclusive and delectable.
TANDOORI SPECIALITIES
SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES
Tandoori King Prawn Massalam
Tandoori king prawns with fresh green herbs in a creamy sauce. (Mild).
King Prawn Jalfreizie
Steam cooked prawns with fresh green chillies, peppers and coriander leaves. (Hot).
Salmon Country Captain
Spicy fried salmon fillet complemented with curry basied stir fried onions, peas and tomatoes garnished with fresh coriander. (Medium).
Chicken Tikka Massalam
Chicken tikka cooked in a tasty creamy sauce. (Mild).
Green Herb Chicken
Tender pcs of chicken in a spicy sauce of tomato, green peppers, spring onions, garnished with coriander. (Medium).
Jaipur Chicken
Tender pcs of chicken, grilled in the tandoor and cooked with fried mushrooms, onions and capsicums with Punjabi masala in a thick sauce. (Medium).
P297 Special
Delicate slices of marinated sliced chicken, stir-fried with a combination of fresh peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander to produce a memorable and enjoyable tribute dish to a well-known and much respected Edinburgh Taxi Driver. (Medium),
Chicken Jalfrezie
Finely chopped chicken with fresh green chillies and coriander leaves, garnished with lemon. (Hot and spicy to taste).
Murgi Shahjani
Delicious combinations of chicken tikka and spinach with fennel, coriander and chillies. (Hot).
Mr Naga Chicken
Barbecued chicken tikka cooked in ginger and tomatoes with strong chilli pickle garnished with coriander. (Very Hot).
Himalayan Crushed Chilli Chicken
Tender pcs of chicken cooked with onions, fenugreek and crushed chillies, garnished with fresh coriander. (Hot).
CF Chicken Vorta
New. Lightly fried mixture of chopped cauliflower and chicken. Cooked in onions, garlic, ginger and herbs. Vorta is the simplest and most ultimate comfort food from Bangladesh. Vorta is where he lines of society gets blurred from an industrialist to a poor rickshaw puller. Evevryone is a Vorta lover! (Medium).
CHICKEN SPECIALITIES
LAMB SPECIALITIES
Lamb Passanda
Tender pcs of lamb marinated with spices, cooked with cream and herbs. (Mild).
Sir Walter Scott Lamb Sarisha
Named after the legendary Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. This dish incorporates pcs of the finest lamb, slow cooked in a mustard based sauce with fresh ground spices, garnished with spring onions, to produce a dish as memorable and enjoyable as Sir Walter’s book. (Medium).
Lamb Karai
Tender pcs of lamb cooked with green peppers, onions, herbs and spices. (Medium).
Saag Gosht
Lamb cooked with fresh spinach leaves with garlic and herbs. (Medium).
Muglai Chana Gosht
Tender lamb stewed with Afghan chickpeas in spicy fresh lemon juice, garnished with fresh coriander. (Medium hot).
Khashi Garam Massala
Tender pcs of lamb fillets cooked with hot spices and green chillies in a thick sauce, garnished with coriander. (Hot).
Zest Special Lamb Shank
Lamb shank marinated with spices, onions, tomatoes, gravy, garnished with coriander. Slow cooked to perfection. (Medium).
Homestyle Lamb Curry
New. This authentic Indian lamb curry is made with lamb on the bone. Its simmered with fragrant spices, caramelised onions and various herbs until fork-tender. (Medium).
Chicken
Lamb
King Prawn
Vegetable
BIRYANI DISHES
VEGETARIAN SPECIALITIES
Tarka Dhall
Lentil with fried garlic.
Sabzi Pasanada
Mixed vegetables cooked in mild spice with ground nuts, cream and herbs. (Mild).
Green Herb Vegetables
Mixed vegetables in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, green peppers, fresh coriander and garnished with spring onions. (Medium).
Bombay Chana Massalam
Chickpeas cooked in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh chillies and coriander. (Hot).
Sabzi Jalfrezie
Mixed vegetables steam cooked with fresh green chillies, tomatoes and coriander leaves. (Hot).
Palak Paneer
Spinach and cheese.
Mutar Paneer
Peas fried with cheese.
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes.
Paneer Masala
Indian cheese cooked Bengali style.
Korma
Very mild.
Bhuna
Medium.
Rogan Josh
Medium.
Dhansak
Fairly sweet, sour and hot.
Pathia
Sweet, sour and hot.
Madras
Fairly hot.
OLD FAVOURITES
VEGETARIAN SIDE DISHES
Bindi Bhaji
Spicy stir fried okra/ladies finger.
Bombay Aloo
Potato fried with onions and herbs.
Baingan Bhaji
Spicy stir fired aubergine.
Gobi Bhaji
Spicy stir fried cauliflower.
Mushroom Bhaji
Spicy stir fried mushrooms.
Basmati Boiled Rice
Basmati Pilau Rice
Saffron.
Special Fried Rice
Pilau rice fried with egg and peas.
Mushroom Pilau
Pilau rice fried with mushrooms.
Vegetable Pilau Rice
Pilau rice fired with vegetable.
Chana Pilau
Pilau rice with chickpeas.