Suruchi Restaurant, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK: Authentic Indian Recipes served in Authentic Indian Surroundings. Live Jazz, Food Festivals, Cookery Demonstrations.

SURUCHI
RESTAURANT

14a Nicolson Street (Opposite Festival Theatre), Edinburgh, EH8 9DH, Scotland, UK.

Tel: (+44)(0)131 556 6583
Fax: (+44)(0)131 622 7227
E-mail: SuruchiRes@aol.com

• Authentic Indian recipes and surroundings.

• Voted the 'Best Indian Restaurant in Scotland' in 1996.

• 'Thali Night' every Thursday - self-contained meal with five different dishes - eat as much as you can.

• Live Jazz - Wednesday and Friday nights and Sunday lunchtimes.

• Food Festivals every month - Click Here to join our mailing list.

• Cookery Demonstrations six times a year by our Consultant Chef, Dr. Abha Sharma, who writes a cookery column for 'The Scotsman' every fortnight.

• Occasional Visiting Musicians and Dancers.

• A member of the Edinburgh Tourist Board.

WELCOME  TO  SURUCHI

The word Suruchi in Sanskrit and in many Indian regional languages means "Good Taste". Suruchi is not just this restaurant's name, it is our goal  for every aspect of your visit to us. The authenticity of our recipes, the freshness of our ingredients, hand-made tiles, genuine Indian furniture and decorative wall hangings specially acquired from artists and craftsmen, create a complete experience that you will enjoy and remember.

We wish to take you away to your own small part of India for an hour or two. A place where you will eat the dishes that most Indians eat. For although "curry shops" are now the most popular style of culinary experience in Britain, Scotland has only just scratched the surface. We believe Suruchi is different and here's why.

India, of all nations, is predominately vegetarian and there is something very satisfying about its cooking. The combination of wholesome food and endless flavours from the unique blend of spices, herbs and seasonings makes Indian cooking one of the most universally popular throughout the world. At it best cooking can be complex, subtle and seductive. A glance at the culinary map of India shows a rich diversity of regional traditions.

South Indian food is rice-based with a seasoning of lentils and curry leaves, nuts, coconut and lemon - all adding to the flavour while North Indian meals are wheat-based using a variety of bread, leavened or unleavened, plain or spicy to accompany the aromatic dishes.

From the Punjab and the North-West frontier come dishes cooked on skewers in charcoal Tandoors. Gujarat in the West is strictly vegetarian and is famous for stews flavoured with black mustard seed, asafoetida and tamarind.

Every dish that leaves our kitchen comes to you with the assurance that only the freshest ingredients are used with no additives, colours or preservatives. Our kitchen is run by two chefs especially recruited from India, each bringing a specific regional knowledge and talent.

Every month Suruchi hosts food festivals from different regions of India. If you would like information on them please Click Here and leave your name and address.

"I would give it the prize for the most innovative food in Scotland."
- Michael Fry in 'The Scotsman'

"....Familiar with regional cooking and the best vegatables, grains and pulses, as well as spices and herbs are flown from India to ensure the integrity of particular dishes, ensure authenticity." "....each dish has its own special complex and unmistakeable identity"
- Pam Scott in 'Scotland on Sunday'

"....The momentous thing to hit you about this paradise is the flavour-spread and electrifying mix of spices, herbs and seasonings turning the whole meal into a culinary adventure, with something new at every turn."
- Bill Clapperton in 'The Evening News'

"....as far as authenticity is concerned, the food at Suruchi passes with flying colours."
- Neil MacLean in 'The Sunday Times'

"Many thanks for the beautiful food. Keep swinging."
- Acker Bilk, World Famous Trad Jazz Musician

"The most delicious Indian meal I (or my son who has been here) have ever eaten!"
- George Melly, Famous British Jazz Personality and Art Critic

"Lovely Food. Many thanks"
- Ally Bain, Famous Scottish Folk Musician and 'Shetland Fiddler'

"Without doubt Scotland's best Indian Restaurant!"
- William Darlymple, Travel Writer, Author and Television Personality