Eating Out
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The Bearded Baker
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: No, only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a; famous for their cinnamon buns and bagels Decor: Modern cafe vibes Service: Good Other thoughts: Perfect if you’re looking for something light and fluffy Baked good(s) savoured £4.00 cinnamon bun Date July 2025
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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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The Little Parlour, Stockbridge
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Little confectionery shop selling ice-cream at the counter Service: Good Other thoughts: Decent ice-cream, mediocre gelato. Missing the promised creamy texture. Second branch of a popular ice-cream shop in South Queensferry. Dish(es) savoured Cookies & Cream…
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Chez Jules Bistro
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Steak Decor: French bistro Service: Good Other thoughts: Need to reserve; walked in at 12pm on a Monday and only outdoor seating was available Dish(es) savoured Chez Jules Lunch Menu Terrine de Campagne, Onion chutney and toasts Chargrilled…
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Domenico’s
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Cozy Italian restaurant with dim lighting Service: Good Other thoughts: A tad too heavy on the cream. Lasagna will take 25 minutes. Dish(es) savoured Haggis Pasta: An Italian pasta dish with a Scottish twist! Tagliatelle, haggis,…
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Roseleaf Bar Cafe
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Legendary Scotch Egg Decor: Pub Service: Friendly, family-run vibe Other thoughts: French toast needed greens. Walked in at 12pm on a Thursday with bar seat availability only. At 12.30pm there was a 1.5 hour waiting time! Dish(es) savoured…
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La Barantine Stockbridge
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Cozy cafe Service: Nice Other thoughts: Doesn’t sell a plain old brownie! Dish(es) savoured Chocolate eclair Raspberry and pistachio macaron Price Eclair: £5.80 (out) Macaron: £1.70 each (out) Date July 2025
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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…
