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Edinburgh’s most extraordinary Sunday Roast has arrived just in time for Easter

Award-winning Chef Mandeep Saini swaps tradition for deep-fried naan and masala mash in a Sunday roast unlike anything Scotland has seen before

This Easter, one Edinburgh restaurant is turning the nation’s most beloved meal into a taste sensation. Bombay Bistro, the boldly spiced Indian-fusion restaurant on Bruntsfield Place is serving what may be Scotland’s most talked-about Easter roast – and it comes with a unique Bombay twist. 

Diners can choose between tender slow-roasted lamb or succulent chicken, served with buttered cabbage, sweet carrots and peas, and rich gravy. But it’s the details that set this roast apart – silky masala mash in place of buttered potatoes and a deep-fried naan, rather than a Yorkshire pudding. 

Behind the menu is Chef Mandeep Saini, formerly head chef at Gleneagles and The Berkeley in London, and one of Scotland’s most celebrated culinary talents. 

“The Sunday roast is one of the nation’s favourite food traditions – and that’s exactly why I wanted to reimagine it,” says Chef Mandeep.

“We haven’t replaced it – we’ve elevated it. Every element in Bombay Bistro’s Sunday Roast has a depth of flavour and spice that makes it completely unforgettable..” 

At a time when diners are seeking bold, experience-led eating, Bombay Bistro’s Sunday Roast offers something genuinely rare – a dish rooted in tradition, elevated by world-class technique. 

Bombay Bistro is located at 14-17 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN. Sunday Roasts are available every Sunday. To book, please visit the website here.

Former Gleneagles chef brings Indian superfoods to the fore with wellness-led dishes at Bombay Bistro

Edinburgh restaurant, Bombay Bistro, is spotlighting the naturally nourishing power of Indian cuisine with dishes designed to support modern wellness goals without sacrificing flavour. 

Led by Chef Mandeep Saini, former head chef at Gleneagles, the restaurant is showcasing a range of dishes built around Indian ‘superfoods’, ingredients long valued for their health benefits from fibre-rich pulses and antioxidant-packed vegetables to warming spices known to support digestion and immunity. 

Drawing on his experience in some of Scotland’s most prestigious kitchens, Chef Mandeep has created a selection of dishes that reframe healthy eating as vibrant and comforting, while still deeply satisfying, offering a welcome alternative to restrictive ‘clean eating’. 

A stand-out dish is the masala broccoli & pumpkin superfood salad, combining roasted pumpkin, tender broccoli florets and a fragrant masala dressing. Naturally high in fibre and antioxidants, the dish supports gut health and  immunity, while delivering the bold comforting flavours Bombay Bistro is well-known for. 

Chef Mandeep Saini, said: “Indian cuisine has always been rooted in balance, using spices and ingredients that nourish the body as well as excite the palate. At Bombay Bistro, I want to highlight how naturally healthy Indian food can be, without it ever feeling restrictive. These are dishes designed to support wellbeing and still feel indulgent.”

Other superfood-led dishes include: 

  • Chana Jor Salad – a vibrant Indian-style salad of roasted, flattened gram chickpeas, boiled potatoes, mango and fresh coriander, finished with a jaggery and lemon coconut dressing.
  • Undhiyu Chaat – drawing on traditional Gujarati flavours through a mix of sweet potato, banana, spinach, noodles and pomegranate seeds, balancing sweet and spicy notes.
  • Chicken Shorba – a classic Indian soup of lightly spiced masala chicken broth and chunky vegetables. 

Spices used across the menu, including turmeric, cumin, ginger and coriander, are celebrated for their anti-inflammatory properties and role in supporting digestion, heart health and overall vitality.

Chef Mandeep Saini has set out to not only deliver a range of thoughtfully prepared dishes, but with incredible, vibrant flavours, proving that food designed with wellness in mind can be just as delicious. 

Bombay Bistro’s superfood focused dishes are now available, offering diners a flavour led way to eat well, feel good and enjoy food that is nourishing as it is delicious. 

Bombay Bistro is located at 14-17 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN. To book, please click here.