Konrad von Carstein Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 We are heading over to Edinburgh in a few weeks for a milestone birthday, so could the JKB bon vivours provide some recommendations? Decent budget and preferences would be: Thai Chinese Middle East Sushi/Japanese Korean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Dusit is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Also Kan Pai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 9 minutes ago, Konrad von Carstein said: We are heading over to Edinburgh in a few weeks for a milestone birthday, so could the JKB bon vivours provide some recommendations? Decent budget and preferences would be: Thai Chinese Middle East Sushi/Japanese Korean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, AndyNic said: Dusit is lovely. I've always found it to be overly rich and overly sweetened Chinese food specifically tailored to the British palate which is masquerading as Thai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 8 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: I've always found it to be overly rich and overly sweetened Chinese food specifically tailored to the British palate which is masquerading as Thai. I've never felt it tasted like Chinese good considering it's Thai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 2 minutes ago, AndyNic said: I've never felt it tasted like Chinese good considering it's Thai. I've always found it Thai in name only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Baba and Jolly Pizzeria are my favourites in Edinburgh. Jolly is beside Vinyl Villains too if you like record shops. 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 9 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: I've always found it Thai in name only. I'll admit I've never been to Thailand or China for a comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 29 minutes ago, AndyNic said: I'll admit I've never been to Thailand or China for a comparison. If you like what you like then what's not to enjoy? Get battered in, I'm not one for being critical of others' tastes. There's a reason Dusit is so popular! 😊👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightrope Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Stenhouse chippy. Take your own seat. Calzone, its like an Italian angel pissing on your tounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Not been yet but will be trying - Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar Morningside Road - Scottish husband - Thai wife and family - authentic Thai food looks nice and reviews good anyone been ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just get a Javits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Kebab Pie, Tynie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 33 minutes ago, manaliveits105 said: Not been yet but will be trying - Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar Morningside Road - Scottish husband - Thai wife and family - authentic Thai food looks nice and reviews good anyone been ? That sounds encouraging. I'll be visiting at some point in the next month or so. Edit, just checked the menu and photos, etc online. Looks like good, no nonsense stuff. Looking forward to it. Edited February 17 by il Duce McTarkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Time 4 Thai on castle street was good. Rendezvous Chinese on queensferry street at the west end has been good every time I’ve been. owned by the same family since the 60s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Thai Lemon Grass on Bruntsfield Pl (family run outfit, always decent and has free on street parking after 18.00). The Thai on/near Castle St - can't remember name of it. For soemthing a bit different , I love Chaakoo on Lothian Rd , like Dishoom but was not as pricey or difficult to book. I love the food here. Iranian/Indian. Edited February 17 by periodictabledancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 9 hours ago, Konrad von Carstein said: We are heading over to Edinburgh in a few weeks for a milestone birthday, so could the JKB bon vivours provide some recommendations? Decent budget and preferences would be: Thai Chinese Middle East Sushi/Japanese Korean Depends if youre being fancy or wanting just good grub. Loads of good Asian food around southside and up south bridge area now. Ichiban is good, Maki n Ramen used to be,but not been for a while. If you wana be fancy you could go to Tattu, which is really nice space and experience. I liked the food when i went but it is pricey. My wife had been in a group and said it was better (we maybe scrimped a bit cos it was just a cheeky lunch). Their sake list is guid! Baba in the Kimpton is really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 For Sushi, Umai on Queensferry St is decent, as is Kenji in Stockbridge. Maki and Ramen is still pretty good and locations are possibly more convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Pera: Turkish on leith walk Khani: Indian top of leith walk Chakoo: Indian lothian road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Ka Pao in the St James Quarter is very good. It's more SE Asian food rather than a specific country, but I've not had a bad dish in there and have been back a few times. The food critic, Jay Raynor, recommended it, so it must be doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 11 minutes ago, PortyJambo said: Ka Pao in the St James Quarter is very good. It's more SE Asian food rather than a specific country, but I've not had a bad dish in there and have been back a few times. The food critic, Jay Raynor, recommended it, so it must be doing something right. Here's Jay Rayner's review, for an idea of what they serve. https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/jun/12/jay-rayner-restaurant-review-bold-and-exciting-dishes-at-ka-pao-edinburgh We love the corn ribs (£7), and one of the vegan dishes, hispi cabbage (£9), is also one of our favourites, even though I'm not vegan or vegetarian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Dante’s in Colington Village. Italian home cooked food and the Boys are dyed in the wool Jambo’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Also Hanams 3 Johnston Terrace. Kurdish and Middle Eastern restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 58 minutes ago, Don Dan said: Dante’s in Colington Village. Italian home cooked food and the Boys are dyed in the wool Jambo’s. Dante's is a wee neighbourhood gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day@theraces Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Out the way a bit in musselburgh, but Lanna Thai is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Second vote for Ka Pao, been 3/4 times now and it's class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Thanks gents/ladies I am leaning towards Ka Pao... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Scran & Scallie and Raeburn hotel across the road in Stockbridge, good Scottish food (not what you asked for but just saying). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awadooningorgie2 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Wee Buddha is outstanding - tiny but the food is on another level..... you just can't imagine it can be any better in Thailand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Sushi samba bring your credit card👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 The Krusty Crab All you can eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 22 hours ago, Bonnie Prince Charlie said: Scran & Scallie and Raeburn hotel across the road in Stockbridge, good Scottish food (not what you asked for but just saying). Both of these, I second. The Raeburn Hotel also has a great bar and, weather permitting, is perfect for outdoor quaffing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Best sushi place is soul sushi which is on the way into town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 5 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Best sushi place is soul sushi which is on the way into town There are quite a few ways into town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 17/02/2024 at 14:57, Don Dan said: Dante’s in Colington Village. Italian home cooked food and the Boys are dyed in the wool Jambo’s. I deliver to Dante's.. Very clean kitchen (not like some I deliver to!) would eat there no worries. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Americana Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 On 17/02/2024 at 18:01, Day@theraces said: Out the way a bit in musselburgh, but Lanna Thai is outstanding. Last time I was in that was on manky wee place, hairs in the prawn crackers and cutterly looked like it needed a second wash, seems to have an amazing rep for take away though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 On 17/02/2024 at 19:00, Konrad von Carstein said: Thanks gents/ladies I am leaning towards Ka Pao... I like Ka Pao but Lucky Yu in Broughton Street and Mirin in Leith Walk are both better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day@theraces Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 9 hours ago, Americana said: Last time I was in that was on manky wee place, hairs in the prawn crackers and cutterly looked like it needed a second wash, seems to have an amazing rep for take away though. Sorry to hear that. TBF I've only had takeaways from there. Celadon 2 U on Rodney street is another good Thai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I generally feel quite disappointed by the Japanese places in Edinburgh (although they're getting better) but Hope Izakaya on Queensferry Street is a cracking place. Left field suggestion : Pinciukas, a Lithuanian restaurant and bar on Morrison Street. A lot of meat and potatoes but really excellent quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Sen Vietnamese on West Nicolson Street is very good.. Tiny wee place though, so need to book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Chizuru Tei on Morrison St is amazing for some Sushi or Japanese food - one of the best there is in Edinburgh. Small family run restaurant, 100% need to reserve a table and it's BYOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 18/02/2024 at 14:20, Psychedelicropcircle said: Sushi samba bring your credit card👍 Is that the one in the W? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 There is a new Japanese place on the corner of East Fountainbridge and Lothian Rd. No idea what it's like or called though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Is that the one in the W? Aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 15 hours ago, Psychedelicropcircle said: Aye. Wife and I went to the bar there just before Christmas (day we beat the tims 2-0 in fact). £36.00 for two drinks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 On 17/02/2024 at 02:30, Konrad von Carstein said: We are heading over to Edinburgh in a few weeks for a milestone birthday, so could the JKB bon vivours provide some recommendations? Decent budget and preferences would be: Thai Chinese Middle East Sushi/Japanese Korean I know a couple of staff at Harajuku Kitchen, Tollcross. Good, dedicated chefs. Never been disappointed in the food there. The Japanese guy who signed on loan from Manchester City a few years ago used to go there a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbank2 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 39 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: I know a couple of staff at Harajuku Kitchen, Tollcross. Good, dedicated chefs. Never been disappointed in the food there. The Japanese guy who signed on loan from Manchester City a few years ago used to go there a lot. Award winning - Really, really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Greenbank2 said: Award winning - Really, really good. Yep. Thinking about this place has made me drool over good Japanese food. In Istanbul tomorrow - any recommendations for sushi joints there, anyone?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 5 hours ago, Jim_Duncan said: I know a couple of staff at Harajuku Kitchen, Tollcross. Good, dedicated chefs. Never been disappointed in the food there. The Japanese guy who signed on loan from Manchester City a few years ago used to go there a lot. Was there at the weekend. Very nice, even the little one enjoyed it and she's a fussy wee shite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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