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- 127 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 5JB.
- Working Hours :- Fri - Sun : 01:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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- Location : 127 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 5JB
- Working Hours :- Fri - Sun : 01:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- inquiries@thillaipandias.co.uk
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From Our Kitchen to Your Heart
Thillai's Menu
Special Starters
Starters
Chicken 65
Price: £6.99
Fiery, juicy chicken bites marinated with southern aromatics,
then fried to a crisp golden finish.
Allergens : Eggs
May contain: Gluten
then fried to a crisp golden finish.
Allergens : Eggs
May contain: Gluten
Chicken pepper fry
Price: £6.99
Tender chicken roasted with crushed black pepper, curry leaves, and dry
spices for a fragrant, spicy bite.
Allergens : Nuts
May contain: Mustard
spices for a fragrant, spicy bite.
Allergens : Nuts
May contain: Mustard
Kola urundai
Price: £6.99
Chettinad-style minced mutton balls, crispy outside and soft within.
Allergens: Egg, Mustard
May contain: Gluten, Nuts
Allergens: Egg, Mustard
May contain: Gluten, Nuts
Prawn 65
Price: £8.99
Crispy prawns tossed in aromatic ginger-garlic masala.
May contain: Celery, Sulphites
Allergens: Crustaceans, Mustard
May contain: Celery, Sulphites
Allergens: Crustaceans, Mustard
Mutton chukka
Price: £8.99
Slow-roasted mutton cooked in black pepper, dry chilli and signature spices.
Allergens: Mustard
May contain: Sesame, Sulphites
Allergens: Mustard
May contain: Sesame, Sulphites
Fish fry
Price: £8.99
Premium king fish slices marinated with turmeric, pepper and chilli, pan-fried
to perfection.
Allergens: Fish, Mustard
May contain: Sulphites
to perfection.
Allergens: Fish, Mustard
May contain: Sulphites
Gobi 65
Price: £5.99
Crispy cauli flower florets, perfectly fried with spicy, tangy
South Indian masala. A flavourful and crunchy snack to kickstart your meal.
May contain: Gluten
South Indian masala. A flavourful and crunchy snack to kickstart your meal.
May contain: Gluten
Paneer 65
Price: £5.99
Soft paneer cubes marinated in signature 65 spices and fried to perfection.
A rich and aromatic vegetarian favourite.
Allergens : Milk
May contain: Gluten
A rich and aromatic vegetarian favourite.
Allergens : Milk
May contain: Gluten
Egg Omelette
Price: £3.00
Fluffy Indian-style omelette with onions, green chillies, and fresh herbs, cooked to a soft, savoury finish.
Finished with a touch of salt and pepper for a simple yet bold, comforting flavour.
Allergens: Contains eggs
Finished with a touch of salt and pepper for a simple yet bold, comforting flavour.
Allergens: Contains eggs
Special Chefs Biryani Specials
Chefs Biryani Specials
Ghee Biryani
Price: £7.99
Pure vegetarian biryani cooked with ghee and mild spices, offering a fragrant
and flavourful dish suitable for all palates.
May contain: Nuts
Allergens : Milk
and flavourful dish suitable for all palates.
May contain: Nuts
Allergens : Milk
Veg Biryani
Price: £9.99
Bright, fragrant, and wholesome rice dish with a balanced mix of seasonal
vegetables and subtle spices.
May contain: Nuts
Allergens : Milk
vegetables and subtle spices.
May contain: Nuts
Allergens : Milk
Chicken Biryani
Price: £11.99
Fragrant seeraga samba rice cooked with tender chicken and home-ground
masala, delivering a perfect balance of aroma and flavour.
Allergens : Milk, Eggs
May contain: Nuts, Sesame
masala, delivering a perfect balance of aroma and flavour.
Allergens : Milk, Eggs
May contain: Nuts, Sesame
Mutton Biryani
Price: £13.99
Royal Tamil-style biryani infused with aromatic spices and succulent mutton
for a rich, indulgent experience.
Allergens : Milk
May contain: Nuts
for a rich, indulgent experience.
Allergens : Milk
May contain: Nuts
Special Chef Special Curries
Chef Special Curries
Peas Paneer Curry
Price: £9.99
Creamy curry with paneer and green peas.
May contain: Nuts
Allergens: Milk
May contain: Nuts
Allergens: Milk
Mutton Curry
Price: £12.99
Slow-cooked mutton in a rich, aromatic gravy.
Allergens : Nuts
May contain: Milk
Allergens : Nuts
May contain: Milk
Prawn Curry
Price: £12.99
Premium prawns cooked in coconut-spiced gravy.
Allergens : Crustaceans
May contain: Mustard
Allergens : Crustaceans
May contain: Mustard
Chicken Curry
Price: £11.99
Classic homestyle curry simmered in tomatoes, onions and spices.
Allergens : Nuts
May contain: Milk
Allergens : Nuts
May contain: Milk
Fish Curry
Price: £12.99
Tangy, spicy
Fish curry with traditional South Tamil flavours.
Allergens : Fish
May contain: Mustard
Fish curry with traditional South Tamil flavours.
Allergens : Fish
May contain: Mustard
Special Thillais Scottish Corner
Thillais Scottish Corner
Chips + Paneer Curry
Price: £5.99
Golden crispy chips served with rich, spiced paneer curry, slow-cooked with aromatic Indian flavours.
A comforting fusion of crunchy fries and creamy, flavourful cottage cheese gravy.
Allergens: Contains milk (paneer); may contain gluten (wheat) and soy traces
A comforting fusion of crunchy fries and creamy, flavourful cottage cheese gravy.
Allergens: Contains milk (paneer); may contain gluten (wheat) and soy traces
Chips + Chicken Curry
Price: £7.99
Golden crispy chips served with rich, spiced chicken curry, slow-cooked for deep, authentic South Indian flavour.
A hearty fusion of crunchy fries and bold, aromatic curry in every bite.
Allergens: May contain gluten (wheat) and soy; prepared in a kitchen handling milk, nuts, and mustard
A hearty fusion of crunchy fries and bold, aromatic curry in every bite.
Allergens: May contain gluten (wheat) and soy; prepared in a kitchen handling milk, nuts, and mustard
Special Idly Combo Corner
Idly Combo Corner
Mini Idly Sambar
Price: £7.99
Six soft, bite-sized idlies immersed in warm, aromatic sambar, infused with traditional South Indian spices.
A light yet satisfying classic, perfect for enjoying authentic homestyle flavours in every spoonful.
Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens intentionally added. Please ask staff about ingredients and cross-contamination risks.
A light yet satisfying classic, perfect for enjoying authentic homestyle flavours in every spoonful.
Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens intentionally added. Please ask staff about ingredients and cross-contamination risks.
Idly Ghee Podi
Price: £7.99
Fluffy idlies drizzled with aromatic ghee and coated with house-made spicy
podi for a rich, flavour-packed experience.
Allergens: Milk, Sesame
May contain: Mustard
podi for a rich, flavour-packed experience.
Allergens: Milk, Sesame
May contain: Mustard
Idly Thillai kosthu
Price: £7.99
Traditional Tanjore-style kosthu prepared with moong dal, brinjal, onions and
tempered spices, paired with soft idlies for a comforting, homely flavour.
Allergens: None
May contain: Mustard
tempered spices, paired with soft idlies for a comforting, homely flavour.
Allergens: None
May contain: Mustard
Idly Chicken curry
Price: £8.99
Steamed idlies served with our signature homestyle chicken curry, slow-cooked in tomato-onion base and aromatic spices.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk
Idly Fish curry
Price: £10.99
Idlies paired with tangy, spicy Tamil coastal Fish curry simmered in tamarind, chill and traditional seasoning.
Allergens: Fish
May contain: Mustard
Allergens: Fish
May contain: Mustard
Idly Mutton Curry
Price: £10.99
A hearty combo featuring soft idlies and slow-cooked mutton curry rich in
spices and depth of flavour.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk
spices and depth of flavour.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk
Idly Vada
Price: £7.99
Soft, fluffy idly paired with a crispy golden ulundhu vada, served as a classic South Indian breakfast favourite.
A perfect combination of light, comforting idly and crunchy, flavourful vada.
Allergens: Contains lentils (urad dal). May contain traces of gluten due to cross-contact
A perfect combination of light, comforting idly and crunchy, flavourful vada.
Allergens: Contains lentils (urad dal). May contain traces of gluten due to cross-contact
Special Thillai Thali Meals
Thillai Thali Meals
Veg Thali Meal
Price: £13.99
A wholesome vegetarian platter with seasonal vegetables, steamed rice, sides,
and a dessert, delivering a balanced and flavourful experience.
May contain: Mustard, Nuts
Allergens: Milk
and a dessert, delivering a balanced and flavourful experience.
May contain: Mustard, Nuts
Allergens: Milk
Chicken Thali Meal
Price: £14.99
A wholesome platter featuring spiced chicken curry , steamed rice, rasam,
sides, and a sweet dessert for a complete, satisfying experience.
May contain: Mustard, Nuts
Allergens: Eggs, Milk
sides, and a sweet dessert for a complete, satisfying experience.
May contain: Mustard, Nuts
Allergens: Eggs, Milk
Sea Thali Meal
Price: £16.99
A flavourful seafood platter with fresh fish curry, rice and crustaceans, served
alongside steamed rice, rasam, curd, sides, and a dessert to finish the meal.
Allergens: Fish, Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk
May contain: Gluten
alongside steamed rice, rasam, curd, sides, and a dessert to finish the meal.
Allergens: Fish, Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk
May contain: Gluten
Mutton Thali Meal
Price: £16.99
Tender mutton curaccompanied by steamed rice, rasam, curd, mutton sides,
and a dessert, offering a rich and hearty weekend indulgence.
Allergens: Milk
May contain: Mustard
and a dessert, offering a rich and hearty weekend indulgence.
Allergens: Milk
May contain: Mustard
Special Thillais Super Star Combo
Thillais Super Star Combo
Ghee Biryani + Paneer Curry
Price: £12.99
Fragrant ghee-infused biryani paired with soft paneer cubes simmered in a
creamy tomato-onion gravy, offering a rich and aromatic experience.
May contain: Mustard, Gluten, Sesame
Allergens: Milk
creamy tomato-onion gravy, offering a rich and aromatic experience.
May contain: Mustard, Gluten, Sesame
Allergens: Milk
Chicken Biryani+ Chicken 65
Price: £13.99
Classic chicken biryani paired with crispy Chicken 65, offering a perfect balance of juicy, fragrant rice and crunchy spiced chicken.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
Mutton Briyani + Mutton Kola
Price: £15.99
Traditional seeraga samba mutton biryani paired with handcrafted mutton
kola balls—crispy on the outside, tender inside, infused with rich spices.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
kola balls—crispy on the outside, tender inside, infused with rich spices.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
Mutton Briyani + Mutton Chukka
Price: £15.99
Tender mutton biryani served with pan-roasted mutton chukka cooked in a
high-heat spice blend, delivering a robust and aromatic meal.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
high-heat spice blend, delivering a robust and aromatic meal.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
Veg Biryani + Paneer 65
Price: £12.99
Flavourful vegetable biryani served with crunchy paneer 65 coated in a vibrant
spice blend, combining soft rice with crisp, spiced paneer.
May contain: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame
Allergens: Milk
spice blend, combining soft rice with crisp, spiced paneer.
May contain: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame
Allergens: Milk
Veg Biryani + Gobi 65
Price: £12.99
Aromatic vegetable biryani paired with crispy golden Gobi 65 tossed in
signature chilli-ginger seasoning for a spicy, crunchy accompaniment.
May contain: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame
Allergens: None
signature chilli-ginger seasoning for a spicy, crunchy accompaniment.
May contain: Gluten, Mustard, Sesame
Allergens: None
Chicken Biryani + Pepper Chicken
Price: £13.99
Spiced chicken biryani complemented with pepper chicken tossed in coarse
black pepper and roasted spices for an intensely flavourful combination.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
black pepper and roasted spices for an intensely flavourful combination.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Mustard, Gluten
Special Dosa Corner
Dosa Corner
Crispy Dosa
Price: £7.99
A traditional thin, golden-brown rice-and-lentil crepe prepared on a high-heat
tawa to achieve a uniformly crisp texture. Served with house sambar and chutneys, this classic dosa highlights authentic South Indian flavour and technique.
Allergens: None (naturally gluten-free batter)
May contain: Milk, Sesame, Mustard (due to shared preparation areas)
tawa to achieve a uniformly crisp texture. Served with house sambar and chutneys, this classic dosa highlights authentic South Indian flavour and technique.
Allergens: None (naturally gluten-free batter)
May contain: Milk, Sesame, Mustard (due to shared preparation areas)
Podi Dosa
Price: £8.99
A crisp dosa layered with a roasted lentil-and-spice podi blend, offering a warm,
aromatic
nish with subtle heat. Lightly brushed with ghee or oil as requested,
this dish delivers a flavour-packed yet traditional profile.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Sesame, Mustard (from podi blend and shared preparation surfaces)
aromatic
nish with subtle heat. Lightly brushed with ghee or oil as requested,
this dish delivers a flavour-packed yet traditional profile.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Sesame, Mustard (from podi blend and shared preparation surfaces)
Masala Dosa
Price: £8.99
A classic crisp dosa filled with seasoned potato masala cooked with onions,
mild spices, and tempered aromatics. Balanced texture with a savoury interior, served alongside sambar and chutneys for a complete South Indian experience.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Sesame, Mustard (from tempering ingredients and shared kitchen contact)
mild spices, and tempered aromatics. Balanced texture with a savoury interior, served alongside sambar and chutneys for a complete South Indian experience.
Allergens: None
May contain: Milk, Sesame, Mustard (from tempering ingredients and shared kitchen contact)
Bangalore OG masala dosa
Price: £9.99
Crispy, golden OG dosa made from a perfectly fermented rice and lentil batter, delivering an authentic South Indian flavour and aroma.
Light, airy, and beautifully crisp, this timeless classic is a true staple of traditional Indian cuisine.
Allergens: Contains lentils (pulses); may contain traces of gluten, soy, and milk due to cross-contact
Light, airy, and beautifully crisp, this timeless classic is a true staple of traditional Indian cuisine.
Allergens: Contains lentils (pulses); may contain traces of gluten, soy, and milk due to cross-contact
Thillai Kari Dosa
Price: £12.99
Crispy dosa topped with Thillai’s signature spiced kari, slow-cooked to deliver rich, bold South Indian flavours.
A hearty fusion of soft, golden dosa and aromatic meat masala in every bite.
A hearty fusion of soft, golden dosa and aromatic meat masala in every bite.
Special Rice & Breads
Rice & Breads
Steamed Rice
Price: £3.99
Fragrant, fluffy steamed rice made from premium sona masoori, ideal as a
neutral base to pair with any dish.
Allergens: None
May contain: None
neutral base to pair with any dish.
Allergens: None
May contain: None
Kerala Parotta - 2 Pieces
Price: £4.99
Soft, flaky layered parottas, golden-brown and slightly crisp on the outside,
perfect as a versatile accompaniment.
Allergens: Gluten
May contain: Milk, Mustard
perfect as a versatile accompaniment.
Allergens: Gluten
May contain: Milk, Mustard
Chappathi - 2 Pieces
Price: £3.99
Two soft, freshly made wholewheat chapathis, cooked on a hot griddle for an authentic homestyle taste.
A simple and wholesome South Indian staple, perfect for pairing with your favourite curry.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat).
A simple and wholesome South Indian staple, perfect for pairing with your favourite curry.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat).
Jeera Rice
Price: £4.99
Fragrant Sona Masoori rice delicately seasoned with roasted cumin seeds and aromatic spices.
Light, fluffy, and full of flavour, it is the perfect accompaniment to curries, gravies, and traditional South Indian dishes.
Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens intentionally added.
Light, fluffy, and full of flavour, it is the perfect accompaniment to curries, gravies, and traditional South Indian dishes.
Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens intentionally added.
Special Desserts
Desserts
Karai Gulab Jamun
Price: £4.99
Deep-fried golden dumplings made from khoya, soaked in a fragrant sugar
syrup. Served warm to highlight the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Allergens: Milk
syrup. Served warm to highlight the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Allergens: Milk
Tanjai Ashoka Halwa
Price: £5.99
A rich, aromatic semolina-based halwa, slow-cooked with ghee, sugar, and I
nfused with cardamom. Soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture that captures the
essence of traditional Thanjavur desserts.
Allergens: Milk
nfused with cardamom. Soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture that captures the
essence of traditional Thanjavur desserts.
Allergens: Milk
Gulab Jamun With Ice Cream
Price: £6.99
Soft, syrup-soaked gulab jamuns served with a scoop of creamy ice cream.
A delightful combination of warm and cold, offering a decadent South
Indian dessert experience.
Allergens: Milk
A delightful combination of warm and cold, offering a decadent South
Indian dessert experience.
Allergens: Milk
Special Drinks
Drinks
Coke
Price: £1.99
Filter coffe
Price: £3.99
Irn Bru
Price: £1.99
Diet Coke
Price: £1.99
Pepsi Max
Price: £1.99
Lime Soda
Price: £3.99
Sweet Lassi
Price: £3.99
Strawberry Lassi
Price: £3.99
Mango Lassi
Price: £3.99
Rose Milk
Price: £5.99
Indian Tea
Price: £2.99
Sparkling water
Price: £1.70
Special Fritters Of The Day
Fritters Of The Day
French Fries
Price: £3.99
Golden, crispy, lightly salted fries—simple, classic comfort food that pairs
well with any dish.
Allergens : None
May contain: Gluten
well with any dish.
Allergens : None
May contain: Gluten
Chicken Spring Roll
Price: £4.99
Crispy golden spring rolls filled with spiced chicken and fresh vegetables, wrapped in a light, crunchy pastry.
A perfectly seasoned starter delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat), eggs, and soy; may contain traces of sesame
A perfectly seasoned starter delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat), eggs, and soy; may contain traces of sesame
Veg Samosa
Price: £3.99
Crispy golden pastry filled with a spiced mix of potatoes, peas, and aromatic Indian herbs.
A classic vegetarian favourite with a crunchy bite and warm, comforting flavour.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat)
A classic vegetarian favourite with a crunchy bite and warm, comforting flavour.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat)
Veg Spring Rolls
Price: £3.99
Crispy golden spring rolls filled with a flavourful mix of vegetables and aromatic spices, wrapped in a light, crunchy pastry.
A classic vegetarian starter with a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat)
A classic vegetarian starter with a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat)
Ullundhu Vada
Price: £3.99
Traditional South Indian ulundhu vada made from ground urad dal, seasoned with onions, curry leaves, and spices, then fried to golden perfection.
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside – a timeless South Indian favourite.
Allergens: Contains lentils (urad dal). May contain traces of gluten due to cross-contact.
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside – a timeless South Indian favourite.
Allergens: Contains lentils (urad dal). May contain traces of gluten due to cross-contact.
Sambar Vada
Price: £5.99
Crispy golden ulundhu vada soaked in warm, flavourful sambar, creating the perfect balance of texture and taste.
A comforting South Indian classic bursting with aromatic spices and traditional flavours.
Allergens: Contains lentils (urad dal). May contain traces of gluten due to cross-contact.
A comforting South Indian classic bursting with aromatic spices and traditional flavours.
Allergens: Contains lentils (urad dal). May contain traces of gluten due to cross-contact.
Special Extras
Extras
Briyani Brinjal
Price: £1.00
Appalam
Price: £1.00
Raita
Price: £1.00
Boiled Egg
Price: £1.00
Special Thillai Parotta Corner
Thillai Parotta Corner
Madurai Parotta Salna
Price: £10.99
Soft, flaky layered parottas, golden-brown and slightly crisp on the outside,
perfect as a versatile accompaniment comes with a curry sauce called as Salna.
Allergens: Gluten
May contain: Milk, Mustard
perfect as a versatile accompaniment comes with a curry sauce called as Salna.
Allergens: Gluten
May contain: Milk, Mustard
Madurai Salna Soaked Parotta
Price: £12.99
Soft, flaky parotta soaked in rich, aromatic salna, slow-cooked with traditional South Indian spices.
A deeply comforting Madurai-style classic where every layer absorbs bold, savoury flavour.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat); may contain traces of milk and soy
A deeply comforting Madurai-style classic where every layer absorbs bold, savoury flavour.
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat); may contain traces of milk and soy
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