Aberdeen's Monsoona, a health-conscious Indian restaurant, has been consistently ranked "the best in the UK" and has become a "culinary landmark" of the North East.
Located at 20 Bridge Street, the sit-in restaurant and takeaway has built a reputation for its "authentic flavours" and "nouvelle look," setting it apart from competitors. Since opening in 2010, it has focused on a health-conscious approach to traditional South Asian dishes, with a team of experienced chefs who "continually innovate" to deliver the rich Indian tapestry on a lighter note.
Award-Winning Accolades
The restaurant has racked up numerous awards, including being named Scotland's 'Restaurant of the Year' and the 'Best Healthy Indian Concept' at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), often dubbed "the Oscar's of the curry industry." It was also one of just four Aberdeen-based restaurants to be featured in the 2025 British Curry Awards Guide. In 2018, it was awarded the title of 'Regional Champion' at the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA).
Monsoona's menu features everything from "robust" vindaloos to "velvety" kormas, with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and Halal-certified options. Each meal is crafted using minimal oil, fresh garden herbs and premium hand-picked spices. Sunflower oil is used for its low saturated fat and high vitamin E content, while low fat yoghurt and cream help maintain the authentic taste.
Customer Praise and Online Ratings
The restaurant has been consistently ranked in the top five of over 600 restaurants on TripAdvisor, boasting more than 2,900 reviews and averaging a 4.8 rating. Diners have praised its "mouth watering" and "absolutely superb" food.
One delighted customer said: "Being an Indian is a wonderful experience, and the best Indian food I've ever had in the UK. The customer service is excellent, and the employees are courteous and helpful." A second agreed: "The best Indian restaurant in the UK. We went there on weekend, all my friends enjoyed the food very much. Very good atmosphere and friendly service. In Aberdeen there are lots of Indian restaurant and we tried most of them but Monsoona is the one perfect for Indian food lovers."
Another review read: "Food is absolutely mouth watering. Everything was so flavourful it was just delicious and great sized portions. Service was faultless, so helpful and attentive nothing was a problem. Had a wonderful lunch and will most definitely be back. 100% recommend."
Location and Opening Hours
Monsoona is open between 12:30pm-11:30pm, Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 12am, Friday and Saturday. More information can be found on the Monsoona website.
