Edinburgh Asian restaurant announces sudden closure with short note to customers

An Indian restaurant on a busy Edinburgh road has closed permanently, less than a year after opening.

Desi Pakwan, on Moat Place, opened in January 2024 replacing Jashans restaurant, but a note appeared in the window recently confirming the eatery has closed and apologising to customers.

Desi Pakwan has a sister restaurant on Leith Walk which remains open as the team advertised the new venture on Moat Place for months ahead of the grand opening this year.

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In December 2023 we reported how the team confirmed the takeover of the vacant ground floor unit as they uploaded a teaser video from outside the building sharing their excitement.

However, 10 months later a sign reading: "Sorry we've permanently closed" was stuck on the restaurant window as the future of the former Moat Bar which served locals in Chesser and Slateford.

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Desi Pakwan was based on "Punjabi cosy dining" with room for 120 guests serving up meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner as a Facebook and Instagram page was specifically set up ahead of the opening.

No mention of the restaurant's closure has been posted by the team on social media.

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