Cutting Chaii
Classic Indian tapas inspired by old Bombay Irani cafes
Ranked #1 in Indian restaurants in Edinburgh.
Cutting Chaii is a restaurant at 18 20 Salamander Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7HR, Edinburgh, GB.
Cutting Chaii serves tapas-style classic Indian food in Edinburgh. The name means 'cut into half' to reflect its smaller portion sizes.
At a glance
| Address | 18 20 Salamander Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7HR, Edinburgh, GB |
| Price band | £ |
| Map | OpenStreetMap |
From Cutting Chaii's own website and OpenStreetMap.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, GB |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Gluten-free options
- Seafood
- Delivery
- Online booking
What stands out
The restaurant offers smaller portions allowing customers to enjoy multiple dishes.
“We serve 'TAPAS STYLE' classic Indian food in our sit-in servings where all dishes are smaller”Cutting Chaii, own website
The restaurant recreates the vibrant atmosphere of historic Bombay Irani cafes.
“Here at 'Cutting Chaii' original Bombay cafe looks forward to taking back our customers to old Bombay Irani cafe's to experience the great textures of Indian classic food.”Cutting Chaii, own website
How it ranks
Cutting Chaii is ranked 1st of 10 in Indian restaurants in Edinburgh (Lister Score 89.3).
#1 in Indian restaurants in Edinburgh · Lister Score 89.3
2.9 km from the centre of Edinburgh.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; rating it publishes 20; how complete its published information is 18; location 11.3.
“The Cutting Chaii is located in Edinburgh. You can now order online, all your favourite dishes and many more delicious options.”Cutting Chaii, own website
“We serve 'TAPAS STYLE' classic Indian food in our sit-in servings where all dishes are smaller in portions to give you the opportunity to enjoy 2/3 dishes per persons within a reasonable price.”Cutting Chaii, own website
| Rank | Indian restaurants in Edinburgh | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutting Chaii | 89.3 |
| 2 | Tamil Teru | 82.8 |
| 3 | Desi Pakwan | 82.5 |
| 4 | Chaskaa | 81.8 |
| 5 | Gurkha | 80.6 |
| 6 | Rishi's Indian Aroma | 80.5 |
| 7 | Gurkha Cafe | 80.0 |
| 8 | Dangal | 79.8 |
| 9 | Dishoom Indian Restaurant In Edinburgh | 74.0 |
| 10 | Mowgli Street Food | 73.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cutting Chaii?
Cutting Chaii is at 18 20 Salamander Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7HR, Edinburgh, GB.
How does Cutting Chaii rank on Lister?
Cutting Chaii is ranked 1st of 10 in Indian restaurants in Edinburgh (Lister Score 89.3).