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which has been tempting palates of the city's population for years now.The management have come up with an innovative and bargain price lunch deal that takes some beating. For £4. between ten to fifteen tantalising dishes are yours for the tasting in a buffet- style arrangement. Highlights include spicy Dum Aloo, Navrahan Kurma plus lotus leaf savouries among a range of starters. While every Wednesday evening they‘re offering an unforgettable trip through the culinary map of India with representative dishes from each region plus a colourful display of all traditional ingredients. A veritable education for only £8.50.
I Pancho Villas 240 Canongate, 557 4416. Ole amigos. Fiesta time from the Latin American chefs who have established a reputation for traditional Mexican cuisine with that extra kick. The three course lunch at £4.95 is excellent value with nachos and enchilladas their sizzling speciality. The evening menu has a wider selection of main courses weighing in at £5.50 for Fajitas Vegitarianas for those with an aversion to meat, and Pork Burritos for those who don’t at _
only £l more. What better than a cool 33 Mexican beer to wash it down with. ~ Hasta La Vista Baby.
I Plum Lapin 32 West Nicolson Street, 668 4332. The Pierre Victoire empire continues to flourish with this restaurant’s emphasis on vegetarian cuisine - though sticklers may not approve of the inclusion of our fishy friends on the menu. The large dining area with basilica-type central dome is filling up fast with those discerning diners keen to take advantage of the £4.90 three course set lunch. How does steamed leek and quail egg salad with
lamb‘s lettuce served with shallot
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will serve you some of the most massive to overstuffed sandwiches you’ve ever laid your hungry eyes on.
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soup or a fresh fruit cocktail for starters among the regularg‘ favouritcg
. Since opening the Nicolson street I Traverse Cafe 10 Cambridge Street. f branch in October they have built up a 228 8003. Recently franchised out to
; serious reputation for their traditional those established purveyors of fine
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well as vegetarian mouthwaterers like downstairs theatrical cafe will ‘ peanut butter and banana. Prices start at doubtless make its own mark on the Edinburgh eating scene judging from its lunchtime menu. The health aspect is given a Mexican twist with the inclusion of nachos either as a starter or main course. ()ther inspired choices may lead you to consider the popular broccoli and Stilton pie replete with crisp. green salad. The banoffi (banana
and toffee) pie comes highly recommended as does the trifle. Prices vary — but £3.95 is the norm for main courses and around £1.50 for sweets.
A guide to cheap eats in Glasgow will be included in (me of the flirthcmning issues (If The List.
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