University Edinburgh: Mosque Kitchen and Kebab Mahal near the medical school, Marchmont brunch rooms, and Nicolson Street's late-night curry strip.
Mosque Kitchen on Nicolson Square in Edinburgh, serving halal Pakistani and Indian curry, rice and naan at prices barely changed since the 1980s, cash only.
Try: Lamb curry with rice and naan
Tip: Peak lunchtime queue moves fast. Order the lamb curry with a naan and bring cash for speed.
Bonnie Burrito on South Clerk Street in Edinburgh, a student-area Mexican counter building burritos and bowls with fresh-cooked fillings for under GBP 10.
Try: Build-your-own burrito
Tip: The Clerk Street branch is the original and busiest. Go at 12:30 rather than 13:00 to skip the university lunch wave.
Kebab Mahal on Nicolson Square in Edinburgh, a halal Punjabi curry house open since 1979, serving tandoori grills and biryanis until 02:00 on weekends.
Try: Tandoori mixed grill
Tip: Later is better here: after midnight on a Friday the atmosphere is distinct. The lamb tikka is the order.
Kebab Mahal on Nicolson Square in Edinburgh, a halal Punjabi grill open since 1979, serving tandoori chicken and lamb curry until 02:00 on weekends.
Try: Tandoori grill and lamb curry
Tip: Cash is quickest for the late-night takeaway crowd. The lamb tikka and naan is the order after midnight.