Edinburgh
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One Plate
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Hainanese Chicken Rice Decor: Modern Service: Charming. Which is doubly surprising considering it’s a Chinese restaurant Other thoughts: Walk-in only. No card payment; cash and bank transfer only. There is also a hidden seating area at the back,…
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NAM
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Pho Decor: Moody purple neon and plastic ivy, drowned out by the art crowding the walls Service: Quick and friendly Other thoughts: The pho was enticingly fragrant, with each toppings +£3 each (most people tend to order 2-3). Skip the…
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Vittoria on the Bridge
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern Italian trattoria Service: Good. Very Italian – brash but friendly. They also swapped my coffee cake for vanilla ice-cream when I declined the first option. Other thoughts: Good enough considering the location and limited options (smack right…
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Cardinal
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): The mutton belly Decor: Modern bistro. The darkened windows make it look shut from the outside, but it’s actually bustling inside. Service: Good but harried Other thoughts: Delicious but clearly budget-conscious. E.g. the vegetables crowd out the mutton…
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Wee Buddha
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): Apparently their curry but wouldn’t recommend Decor: The downstairs looks like a traditional pub, while the upstairs has hints of an Asian theme. Service: Good enough but not very friendly Other thoughts: Completely westernised food despite the Hong Kong ownership.…
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Nishiki
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Japanese breakfast Decor: Minimalist, modern Japanese with large white paper lanterns artfully arranged. Service: Very slow. Two waitresses are not enough for a 25+ seat restaurant. Other thoughts: The soft serve was surprisingly moreish. Delicious, but maybe one…
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The Edinburgh Larder
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Cramped trendy brunch cafe Service: Excellent, and flexible. Sorted a mixup between pumpkin chai tea vs latte w/o any issues. Other thoughts: One to pre-book far in advance. Dish(es) savoured Seasonal drink: Pumpkin chai latte Eggs…
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Vietnam House Art Gallery Café
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Decor: Cheerfully artsy Service: Boss aunty with beleaguered staff. A vegetarian customer was refused the papaya salad without fish sauce, claiming the dish would be incomplete. She also firmly stated that she doesn’t serve western salads in her…
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Hoi An
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Decor: Like you’re transported to Hoi An Service: Quick and efficient Other thoughts: Very busy – we nearly got turned away rocking up at 6.15pm on a Tuesday. Dish(es) savoured Hoi An pancake with prawn: Crispy rice flour…
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The Spanish Butcher, Edinburgh
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Steak Decor: Modern, dark Service: Good Other thoughts: They subbed the Scotch Tomahawk for the Galician prime rib since they were out; still absolutely delicious! The portion would have easily fed three people, so we definitely overate (even…
