Asian
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Street Box
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes, for something quick and affordable Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Thai neon street bar. Good street art. Service: Good, quick Other thoughts: Food comes when ready. Limited seating as more of a takeaway operation but never had an issue walking in. Dish(es) savoured…
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Loon Fung Cantonese Restaurant, Glasgow
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Congee Decor: Upmarket Chinese restaurant Service: Good Other thoughts: Decent dim sum. Would avoid Three Kind of Roast as drenched in sauce and too salty. The cheese-filled dumpling squirts, so beware! Dish(es) savoured King Prawn Cheung Fun Turnip…
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Imperial Palace
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Upmarket Chinese restaurant Service: Good Other thoughts: Restaurant located on top of Matthew’s Foods (Asian supermarket) Dish(es) savoured Grilled Turnip Paste King Prawn Cheung Fun Prawn Chives Dumplings Pork & Prawn Dumplings Char Siu Bun Chinese…
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Minami
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, if in the area; 7 mins from Edinburgh Waverley Station Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Sushi Decor: Japanese beach bar with bright yellow interior Service: Good Other thoughts: Western style sushi restaurant tucked away in the backstreets. Pricey. Dish(es) savoured Miso soup California…
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Hope Izakaya
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern Japanese with koi-shaped lightning and daruma doll lanterns Service: Good, chirpy Other thoughts: Also got a free salad appetiser and matcha chocolate dessert. Good lunch set selection from soups to poke bowls. Dish(es) savoured Izakaya…
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Co&Ko (Jeon’s Kitchen)
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern minimalist cafe Service: Chirpy and attentive Other thoughts: N/a Dish(es) savoured Beef Bibimbap – Steamed rice, mixed vegetables and beef with a fried egg Price Final bill: £16 for one main only, 12.5% service charge…
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Pearl Liang
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Dim sum Decor: Upscale oriental Service: Good, quick Other thoughts: Located in the amphitheatre Dish(es) savoured Pan fried turnip cake King’s scallop shu mai Honey roasted pork bun Mini sticky rice with mix meat in lotus leaf King…
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Flesh & Buns, Covent Garden
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): The s’mores were fun Decor: Underground Japanese Izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: The number of times I had to confirm the reservation was annoying Dish(es) savoured Express Lunch & Pre-Theatre Menu Edamame sea salt Edamame chilli BBQ Piglet…
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DanDan London Bridge
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern minimalist Service: Attentive. Disproportionate table: staff ratio. Other thoughts: New opening in London Bridge. Surprisingly bland even after adding chilli oil. Dish(es) savoured Lanzhou beef noodle with extra marinated egg Price Final bill: £16 for one main…
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Okan Southbank
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Okonomiyaki (Osaka-style) Decor: 1970/80s Japanese izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: Hidden gem in Waterloo Dish(es) savoured Okan special okonomiyaki – King prawn, squid, kimchi & corn + fried egg (extra) Price Final bill: £19 for one main Date…
