Shanaz

Shanaz has been operating on Raeburn Place in Stockbridge since 2000, making it one of the longer-established Indian and Bangladeshi takeaways on Edinburgh's most independent-minded high street. The open kitchen — visible behind the counter — is a deliberate feature; reviewers frequently comment on being able to watch the tandoor work, which they take as a marker of freshness. The menu runs across the full subcontinental range, with the chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan josh consistently praised, and the mixed grill from the tandoor section drawing particular mention for the quality of the meat. Portions are large by Edinburgh standards, with most mains priced around ten pounds. Shanaz uses halal meat, offers vegan and vegetarian options, and was named Edinburgh's takeaway of the year in 2023. Open from five in the evening daily, with delivery available via Deliveroo and Just Eat as well as the restaurant's own ordering site. Raeburn Place runs through the heart of Stockbridge, the leafy neighbourhood north of the New Town known for its Sunday market and the Water of Leith.