Kalpna

Vegetarian Indian Thali, Vegan-friendly Buffet

Good vegan options chevron_right

★ 3.6 · $$ · Hours

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan thali for a variety of tasty small dishes" "Try the vegan thali for a variety of tasty small dishes"
"The lunchtime buffet offers mostly vegan dishes and great value"
"Call ahead to confirm opening hours due to occasional closures"
"Specify vegan or dairy butter when ordering certain dishes"
"Expect slower service during busy periods"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  thali, baingan bharta, paneer masala thali — popular (×7)
baingan bharta — fan-favourite
paneer masala — fan-favourite
butter masala — fan-favourite
curry — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, many vegan options, good value friendly staff ×10
many vegan options ×3
good value ×3
knowledgeable about vegan
nice atmosphere
 

Kalpna is a long-established vegetarian restaurant in Scotland specializing in traditional South Indian cuisine with a focus on thali and an all-you-can-eat vegan-friendly buffet at lunchtime. The venue features a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff knowledgeable about vegan options, though some reviews note cleanliness issues and occasional service delays during busy times. Patrons appreciate the flavorful, authentic dishes and good value, but some mention inconsistent vegan menu labeling and reliability of opening hours or booking system.

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Hours

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Sunday Closed

Monday 12-10 PM

Tuesday 12-10 PM

Wednesday 12-10 PM

Thursday 12-10 PM

Friday 12-10:30 PM

Saturday 12-10:30 PM

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2-3 St Patrick Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9EZ
United Kingdom

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Spinach Rating

star 3.6

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star 4 (1,493 reviews)

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star 3.92 (73 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Good vegan options

Vegan Options

many

Protein Options

lentils, beans, tofu, cashews

Menu Clarity

confusing labeling

Staff Knowledge

Knowledgeable

Warnings info

Limited Vegan Availability at Certain Times

Kalpna

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Vegan Friendliness

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