Tanjore

The scent of curry leaves and spices hits you as soon as you walk through the door of this unassuming cafe serving up some of Edinburgh's best South Indian food. Specialities include dosas (crispy pancakes) stuffed with spiced potatoes, idlis (rice cakes), and steaming bowls of tamarind-spiked sambar (vegetable stew). The lunchtime build-your-own-thali for £8 is excellent value.