The 30 Best Japanese restaurant in Edinburgh

“Phenomenal service from Jenni, engaging and atmospheric. Food was delicious and a wonderful cultural experience. We loved every second, cannot recommend enough, a brilliant special treat made even more enjoyable by our lovely waitresses Jenni Amelia and Linh!!! Thank you guys!”

“Umi serves wonderfully fresh seafood and didn’t disappoint. I especially loved the shrimp spring roll and the salmon avocado seaweed with rice — both were flavorful, light, and beautifully prepared. A great spot if you’re craving sushi or seafood done right. Small portions as with most Japanese food so order accordingly. Staff were attentive and service was wonderful.”

“First time at Tattu but will defos be back. Has very good food and atmosphere. We loved our server Tayeeba who was very attentive and explained the menu well. We order the kung po prawn and char sui pork mains with sides of the wagu beed gyoza and the spicy egg noodles. All were a very good standard and tasy. To top it off for dessert I had the winter blossom which I’d recommend. Was very cool that it came with the fog effect. Would recommend.”

“i cant fault the food, which smelled divine and drew me towards this stall . the reviews about the staff being very friendly and helpful are true - a nice spot”

“My First time at a Wagamama & i can truly say if there was a Phoenix in every one id go every day! Phoenix was so helpful & if she didn’t know she would go & ask to ensure we had the correct information. A great asset to the Team. My Salmon noodles were lovely. We will return next time in Edinburgh.”

“We found this place by complete accident. We are thrilled that we went here from the first moment we were well taken care of. Everything was explained to us how it works the beer was great tasting and well chilled food -stunning selection there is no chance to taste it all in one go there is so much to try... Everything I tasted...was delicious. Thank you we will definitely be back.”

“wagamama's food taste is good but i will say it's not like the actual korean authentic tastebud. took chicken options but they gave same sauce for both of the different dishes...no change. service was really good. you can pay in wagamama app from your phone and by logging in can get free prawn crackers.”

“The ramen is incredibly delicious. For this price, it’s an easy five stars — the best ramen in Edinburgh.”

“It’s wonderful to have well spiced and steaming hot Singaporean style rice noodles on a chilly evening. It’s of such a generous portion, definitely value for money. The photo doesn’t do it justice. The taste is authentic, surely helps with my homesickness.”

“We liked this restaurant so much we ate here twice during our three day vacation. The food is so flavorful- we especially liked the skewers and hot and sour soup. The portions are large, it’s really well priced, and the staff was so friendly. Highly recommend!”

“First time here and it was superb. Service from Rory was above and beyond and the food was amazing. The view was stunning too. I’ve already recommended this place and shall be back. The one thing which let it down was the toilet. That was 2*.”

“Sushi was fresh and tasty with quick service”

“Wonderful sushi! Great service, Minato were able to accomodate our order for collection less than 24 hours in advance. Can’t wait to try more!”

“Absolutely amazing sushi! Everything was super fresh and delivery was also really quick! Would 100% recommend this place to anyone who likes sushi”

“As a sushi lover, I have to admit that Roll'n'Roll is the top sushi business in Edinburgh! The rolls just melt in your mouth! Everything is very fresh, you can say that they use quality ingredients! It was such a good idea to order the sushi plates for the party, everyone enjoyed the food. Thank you Roll'n'Roll for the lovely sushi, and good communication. As a customer, I truly appreciate it! :)”

“We loved this place. Great service and atmosphere. I loved how well one of the owners treated us and others. There was another customer there who had a hard time speaking and the owner was so patient with him. Then we got the food back to our place and it was really good with lots of flavor.”

“We visited here twice a day!! My kids love his food!! It is the best chicken in Edinburgh. Highly recommend! They'd love Kobayashi dog also! The owner gave free two pocketmon ball cookies and pocketmon cards for my kids. Very generous service!!”

“After travelling for 4 months, we were hanging for some good Japanese food. This place was everything we wanted. Fresh sashimi, great sushi rolls everything was excellent. The restaurant has beautiful decor and the service was attentive. Would highly recommend.”

“Excellent sushi, some of the best I had in Scotland. Smallish sized place with some nice window seats. Staff was attentive and friendly. They kept the water coming too, a bonus on a hot day. Rolls were on the large side too, so quite filling. Well worth the stop.”

“I had an incredible experience at this restaurant! The chicken noodles were absolutely delicious, best in my life. The staff who served us was incredibly kind and attentive, making the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend! Greetings from Argentina!”

“First time here for a solo treat for myself, I was warmly welcomed. As I looked through the menu, it was a tough decision to decide what to eat. I asked for help and Tyson (my waiter) kindly helped advise me make a decision. Didn’t take long, service was quick. Overall delighted with my Ramen, I went for the Steak Takati! I recommend if you like a spicy kick! Very pleased. Thank you!”

“Homely food and atmosphere. We had pork kimchi jigae and ttukbaegi bulgogi (what you can see in the video) which were both hearty and superbly flavoured. Very reasonably priced. Rice was perfect. Also they were very accomodstjng to my gf partner. Pop in for lunch or dinner if you've got a chance - you won't regret. Will be going back here soon!”

“I can’t recommend this place enough❗️ As a big foodie who’s fortunate enough to try new restaurants weekly, claiming this as my number one pick for 2025 is a huge deal. The flavours blend perfectly, every single dish is absolutely mind-blowing, and the portions are ideal for sharing. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cosy, and the customer service is simply exceptional. If you’re looking for a dining experience that truly stands out, this is the place to go!”

“Outstanding spot , just discovered it! Authentic and delicious, best Korean I've found in Edinburgh. Plus , they have a substantial mini mart with loads of Korean food drink and sauces. Highly recommend!”

“Food was absolutely delicious,everything was fresh and made to perfection. Atmosphere was cosy and warm, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely will be back.”

“Delicious linguine with pistachio pesto pancetta and proper cappuccino. Can taste the quality incidents and pasta was al dante. Friendly people. Quick service. Would be back again soon.”

“Fantastic food in a lovely atmosphere. Staff were great and attentive, food was well presented, and it had a lovely vibe. The sushi is excellent, as are the condiments and sides. Big props to the Salmon teriyaki, dragon rolls and aubergine miso. Nice sake choices too.”

“An excellent restaurant with exceptionally polite and helpful staff. Food was very good and service just perfect, so friendly and engaging. A lot of attention to detail which made my husband's birthday even more special. Great choice of Sake!”