You can pass by this place in Edinburgh and literally never know it exists. If anything gets full marks, it's the decor. First off, you walk down these stairs from the street to get to it. When you enter the restaurant, the decor definitely is the first thing you notice. Very traditional Japanese decor all around. I've been to many Japanese restaurants in the states and majority are not nearly decked out as this place. Food and service is solid too. The only reason I couldn't rate it any higher is because the food tastes like "a normal" spot I've had before. The Katsu was cooked perfectly but the curry just seemed only a little above average. The Tonkotsu Ramen also didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping. I'm not trying to say any of the food is bad. Not even saying it's mid. It's just the flavors really didn't do anything to blow the socks off my taste buds and that's my fault. I'm spoiled because I live in the Bay Area of California where I have an abundance of Japanese restaurants to choose from. I also went to Japan for the first time this year so again, I've been fortunate enough to be able try a lot of different places. Don't get it twisted though. I highly recommend Kenji Sushi. If I lived in Edinburgh I'd probably be coming here a lot. Especially if I had never had Japanese food before. I think it's amazing that the city has diverse food options like this that are actually good. It helps that it looks fancy inside too. Kenji would be a great place to take someone on a date. read more

Kenji Sushi - Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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BEWARE!!! 1. This restaurant is not at this location. Look them up on google maps, it is just up the street. 2. Make a reservation. Very busy around dinner time. Very good food. You can tell that the fish is fresh. The place is very cozy and surprisingly quiet. Would recommend! read more

Delicious Ramen and Sushi! We had quick service and the restaurant had a wonderful environment. read more

Kenji Sushi - Spicy Pork belly ramen and dynamite sushi - Japanese Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Loved this place!! The inside is beautiful, the vibes are amazing. The service was excellent, my gf and I weren't sure if we could dine here because we didn't have cash but they also accept PayPal! The food was amazing, I still think about the spicy salmon sushi months later. And the veggie noodles were also awesome and the sauce was very tasty. read more

Sushi was not cold and nothing really tasted like sushi from any of the places I've ever had it (30-40 times in the last 10 years). Imitation krab used as well instead of real crab. Haggis roll was alright, as was the tempura, but definitely not going back. Quality was less than supermarket sushi. read more

The service was a little slow in the beginning, which was strange as we were the only table in the restaurant. However, once we managed to order, everything arrived reasonably quickly and the waitress was very friendly. We ordered prawn katsu udon (very delicious), chicken katsu udon and salmon bento for main. Also, the 16 pieces sashimi selection. Everyone was very happy with their food choice and it was very good value as the portions were very reasonable. Even better with 10% off for checking in on Yelp. Will definitely come back and become a regular. read more

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So here goes guys- a new sushi joint in Stockbridge! And let me say, I am completely and utterly delighted! Firstly, if you're going for lunch they may not be open at 12pm as stated on this page. I know this because I went for lunch today at 12.30pm and they were closed- so might be worth checking first. I returned for dinner because, c'mon, it's sushi! And it's all shiny and new! I booked via yelp (yay!!) for tonight. Service was fantastic, I cannot fault the friendly and helpful servers who were the perfect balance of not overly involved and involved enough that we were never left waiting too long. After going through the menu which extends beyond sushi to Japanese curries and noodles dishes, we just ordered a whole bunch of stuff for the table to pick at. The vegetable tempura was and absolute delight. Quite a hefty serving too that was so light and delicate, just a pleasure to eat. We also shared a classic sushi plate, octopus sashimi, dragon roll, gyoza, chicken yakitori and eel nigiri. To keep it short- everything was delicious. I highly recommend the volcano roll and salmon sashimi which was really fresh and flavourful. Oh and the chicken yakitori- holy toledos was it scrumptious. Even with a full belly I still managed to scoff a skewer down. There are a range of Japanese spirits available and a choice of two wines (red). Costing is extremely reasonable too. I mean, we fed three people with six drinks and the bill came to £66. Not the cheapest meal you'll find but for decent quality sushi and Japanese it's what I'd expect to pay. Whilst not the best sushi I've ever eaten in my life, but this was an incredibly enjoyable meal. It's a small venue and I would reccomend booking in advance. I anticipate as these guys find their feet in this area this will be a highly sought after dinner location in no time! read more

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I love Kenji sushi. Now been three times and even booked it to celebrate my birthday earlier this month. Great quality food but not expensive at all. We had a great meal (6 of us) and our bill was just over £20 each for a ridiculous amount of food, including sushi sets. The fish is always super tasty and fresh and everything I've had is fab. Lovely, casual vibe and drinks are reasonably priced with bottles of wine around £14. Quite a large menu of starters, tempura, rice, noodle dishes, sashimi, nigri and various sushi sets. The sushi sets are fab value and commonly around £10 for beautifully presented food. Vegetarian friends are well catered for here as there are loads of options. Staff are great at accommodating gluten free and even provide gluten free soy sauce which is a nice touch so you are not left out. This is my too choice for sushi - food is always spot on, great service and I love the casual dining experience without it all being a bit Yo sushi! Five stars from me :-) read more

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Very nice joint! Beautiful decor! Peaceful...Out of Scotland as soon as you set foot, which is desirable sometimes when you've had enough of real life, no fault of Scotland... like stepping into Asia of days bygone, zen... Not part of the meaning crowd. A delight in Stockbridge which is as Edinburgh as you can get! I had the Nigiri set which is 7 piece sushi of all kinds fishes! Plus 2 pieces sweet cakes made of egg pudding and 2 pieces of rice wrapped in sweet skin made of soy protein. Large sake -- two small bottles with 50% discount because you know your limit before you ordered! I love sake and can drink a large bottle, no problem! Great staff! Good service! read more

Kenji Sushi - Nigiri Set! Pretty good. Seafood is awesome in Scotland so they have that fact on their side! - Japanese Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Very good sushi rolls! Got Red Dragon, Dynamite, Inari and a few others. All good! We ordered takeout and got generous amounts of shoyu, ginger, wasabi and chopsticks. read more

Great little sushi place with a variety of options other than sushi. The food was delicious and the portions were above average. Highly recommend the Auvergne starter. read more

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Fantastic sushi and service! Will definitely be back! I definitely recommend making a reservation. We went on a Sunday night and it was almost full. My mom enjoyed a bento box and I ordered a red dragon roll and spider crab & avocado hand roll. We shared a bottle of sake as well. Very good food, great service and we'll be back again for sure. read more

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Probably the best sushi I've ever had! Great service and cute place. They only take cash tho! I had the vegan california roll and the vegan dumplings! heaaveeeeen! read more

Wonderful Sushi and a great date night spot in Stockbridge. We just moved into the neighborhood and will definitely be returning soon. One thing to note, they only take cash. read more

Kanji was absolutely splendid. Great atmosphere with cool seating. Came here with 7 best friends and we were very impressed with the waitstaff. Will definitely return next time in edinburgh. read more

Fantastic Wonderful staff Great food everyone in our group of 6 had a excellent meal Prices are very reasonable We will be back soon Another groovy addition to St Stephen Street read more

So glad that this place has opened on my street. I've ate from there three times now and it's been very good every time. Really good sushi, delicious fried dishes and excellent udon noodles. The decor and service is also very pleasant with a sort of japanese seating area to the rear of the restaurant. Its my new go-to local restaurant for asian food! read more

I ordered food for delivery the order did not arrive complete was then lied to on the phone and told i was making it up, I had already spoke to the delivery person so i knew this was not true. Then there was no form of any apology or compensation for any of the issues with the order. It took me getting angry to have them actually listen to me as my partner had called prior and was told she was lying and had recieved the food. Do not order delivery from this place I have had multiple issues with them now. Cheap food gets you cheap service I guess read more

Really impressed. This is a small place, with thoughtful decor, lovely staff and the food is really, really, exceptional. Not just a great addition to Stockbridge but for Edinburgh. The only issue right now is that they do not take credit cards which is a draw back that hopefully will be fixed as they are new. Delighted to have found it :-) read more