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I feel like I SHOULD like these guys, given the length of time they've graced Edinburgh's curry scene. Hell, they pretty much established it. And after an initial meh experience some time back, I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt this Friday past. That proved to be one benefit of the doubt too many. Recommended by a friend on both occasions (hence the aforementioned benefit), who absolutely swears by them, I can only imagine how his palate would fair in the likes of Mother India Cafe or Ghurka Cafe or Kismot, where they are a little more mercilees with their spicing. Because Khushi's is blaaaaaaand! My first visit saw me try the Lamb Karahi. My second saw the Old School Lamb Curry.... the former was weak, the latter was barely lucky to call itself a curry. On top of that the starters were nothing to write home about, chicken pakora that I've seen done better by takeaways. Just really nothing special. I know a few folk that sing their praises, but I think something has gone missing over the years and these guys seem to be running on a decades-old reputation still. Originally intended to award 3 stars, however the narrative that accompanies those three is 'A-okay', and these meals were not okay. They were below par by a long way and I can't see a return on the cards for me. Too many better options around the town.
negative