Food was good quality, but a little bland. Wonton soup was excellent and the vegetable dish was…read morevery fresh.

Outstanding experience. Have been coming here for many years. Food was great and service was not…read moreonly super efficient but also very friendly. Will be back the next time I am in Edinburgh.

An update about the hotpot... I've been told about the hotpot in the basement of this place by many…read morefriends. Today was the first time we were able to try it. Assorted soup based and dipping sauces, crab, shrimp, thinly sliced beef/pork/lamb, standard Chinese veg, udon, ramen...for £15.99 per person all you can eat, and the quality is pretty good. Not the best I've had (which would probably be in Beijing), but pretty good indeed (especially for Edinburgh). Good with friends and worth coming back! Bring cash - no credit cards accepted!

Lian Pu is decently priced yummy Chinese. Some people are fans and others are skeptical. Well it is…read morea popular place for many Chinese students and has sizeable portions at decent prices. Now quality of food is standard quality but that more greasy goodness we all need occasionally. However, some of their dishes can be lighter and boast some of those home comfort feels, like their chicken and egg noodle soup. It's also great if you want to get more traditional Chinese dishes, such as beef intestine. Yes, they have that. But if you want to get the more popular Chinese dishes they have that too. Mabo tofu is really good, nice and spicy yet light tofu. New favorite may be the beef ho fun which is so nice for the fried noodle cravings. Also, they serve bubble tea! The bubble tea is yummy. Downstairs they have hot pot and little grills if anyone is thinking of a more all you can eat type experience.

Fantastic food and service. Not sure about the negative reviews...YEARS ago?…read more The Street curry chow mien was delicious with just the right amount of spice. We also tried the Chinese vegetables, bok choy worth and unbelievable and simple ginger sauce! They had a couple of boards with specials that we would have loved to try, but we were only there for lunch. Highly recommended if you are in Edinburgh

It's Brendo here. I start with my usual qualification that I only write a review when I have…read moresomething positive to say and regards the experience as something special. Had a Great meal at the Golden Dragon. I'm not ashamed to say I'm not really into modern Asian fusion, give me that classic Chinese food with good old favourites every time. On that basis the meal I had on the evening of Saturday 23rd November 2024 was great. Just I wanted. Freshly & expertly cooked and highly attentive service. Did cost a bit of coin but I reckon it's worth it. Thoroughly enjoyable meal and pleasant experience.

Food was very disappointing, after coming here I never want to come back ever again. The service…read morewas okay, however my expectations were met with pure disappointment as the food was very expensive considering it was for two. in previous years Saigon Saigon used to be with more flavour and overall seemed so much better with the previous owner of the restaurant.

I don't get the negative comments. We were a big group (9) and ordered mostly from their "Chinese…read moredish menu" (they have Vietnamese and Chinese dishes from multiple regions in China). The beef tripe was super yummy! Great with beer! Their braised pork belly with pickled veggies 梅茶扣肉 was done right, just like how a traditional Hakka grandma would make. The king prawns, the steamed fish, pan fried stuffed veggies, braised aubergines, & tofu 煎釀三寶 were delicious too. Beware of the spicy level though. You can ask for mild or not spicy on some dishes. The dishes we had were authentic regional dishes. Just not all from one region. A mix of north and south and the middle. I reckon their Chinese dishes would not taste like those from a neighborhood Chinese takeout shop though. Owner is Vietnamese Chinese. He said the Vietnamese pho and dishes were done how it would be made in his hometown. Gotta come back and try that. Also tried the Vietnamese beer. For what we had that night. It's 4.5 stars ambiance is casual family style

Came here for lunch 10 mins before they ended and glad they let me in!…read moreFor £9.99 got an appetizer, choice of rice and meal. So it was ribs that were tasty (but did not have bbq sauce but a slight seasoning) with Kung Po chicken and white rice. The Kung Po came with a variety of fresh vegetables with real tasty bits of chicken and cashew nuts. The white rice was perfectly cook and was not sticky at all. I would definitely come back here again!

I really don't mean to be unkind but this was absolutely the worst Chinese food I've ever had and…read morequite unexpected for a city the size of Edinburgh I had roast duck and sauteed pak Choy. The food was utterly tasteless. I would never go back. The fried rice was inedible, neither soy sauce nor hot chilli oil could rescue it. It wasn't that the quality of food was bad, the preparation of the food was disaster.

We went here on a whim after being turned away from booked restaurants nearby. Wow!! The best…read moreservice we have encountered yet while traveling overseas. The food was stellar- we had the soft shell crab, veggie spring rolls, salty chicken wings, and the Singapore noodles. They got us in quickly and the staff was so pleasant. Would 100% come back if we were staying longer. Also- incredible prices!!

Reviewing a Chinese Restaurant is normally a bit same ol' same ol' - especially when it comes to…read moremany different dishes that are on offer and you are left wondering how they can cook all that with the same quality or without tasting similar - however Karen's Unicorn changed that notion for me. Their menu is not extensive but has enough variety to warrant an extra few minutes to choose. There are 4 Set meal options available. And the a la carte has some nice twists on the usual Chinese Regional dishes. I started with the hot & sour soup - very clearly home made and with good taste and fillings - in my opinion could have been hotter. My main course was a Beef Udon (I normally associate this with Japanese food but as a North China dish it was very well made, tasty and not too sweet - however it did lack a bit on chili - which they very kindly provided on the side. My wife and my friend went for the shredded Peking Duck pancakes between them and it was expertly shredded at the table by our waitress. I normally don't do dessert, but I didn't want this visit to be over so I ordered the fried banana in batter.. yum yum! finished with a coffee and brandy. The place has managed one thing - I actually managed a conversation without having to comment on, service, draft or meal mishaps. All was done with a sense grace and minimalist invisible perfection. Recommended

This is one of the more authentic Cantonese restaurants to be found in Edinburgh. As usual, there…read moreis a 'Chinese' menu and a 'Westerner's' menu, the latter catered a bit more to the Western palate. We had the salt and pepper squid (definitely a winner), the char siu (best I've had in Edinburgh), and a traditional seafood clay pot. While the curb appeal and the decor leaves passerby's unsure of the quality inside, the food is definitely worth sitting in for and enjoying! We will be back!!

Not eaten in so can't say much about the decor, the exterior had always put me off going in…read moreeverything time I'd walked past. But it came highly recommended from a friend so decided to take the plunge and order some takeout. Ordered the set dinner for 2. Opting for spicy tofu in place of the beef with black bean. Everything was very tasty and nothing was over/under seasoned which is a pleasant change from some of the other takeout I've had! I believe they are also MSG free which is a major major bonus in my books! Considering it's now not far from my flat. I envisage getting food from here again and probably pretty soon!

Fortune Cookie is a fairly standard Chinese restaurant. Situated in the Tollcross area of…read moreEdinburgh, Fortune Cookie is just a short walk from the city centre so it is a convenient place to reach. I have been to this restaurant twice, both times to takeaway, and I had a pretty pleasant experience. The woman who took my order was polite and was patient with me in explaining certain dishes on their menu. Fortune Cookie's menu offers a wide range of authentic Chinese and Cantonese cuisine. The first time I came here I ordered the marinated duck in pecking duck which was absolutely amazing! It came with rice which was very well cooked, and the meal came to about eight pounds or so which was reasonable. It must have only taken about five minutes for my food to be cooked, which under different circumstances I probably would have been a bit suspect, but the food tasted amazing so I can't complain! However, I was disappointed with my second takeaway here as I had sweet and sour chicken and the sauce was really gloopy and thick, and there was a funny oil residue on the dish. I haven't been back to Fortune Cookie since as the sweet and sour chicken put me off, so it seems that the food here is quite hit and miss, but I could be wrong. There always seems to be a lovely atmosphere inside the restaurant so it would be good to eat in next time. I would like to give Fortune Cookie the benefit of the doubt and hope that my meal was a one off, but if I do go back here, I will definitely play it safe and order the duck again as that is guaranteed to be delicious.

Hole in the wall restaurant that worth the journey. You have to brave the advocates close and…read moremanoeuvres down perilous cobble stones but if you make it there is a treasure trove of fresh delicious sushi, sashimi and tempura. Not sure if it's BYO so enquire before. The wine list is expensive and I did notice a £900 bottle of sake..go for the food.

That's us just nipped into the city for a wee bite and to visit some shops. Here on holiday from…read moreAmerica, I always struggle to find healthy, light food in Scotland. When I suggested sushi for lunch, I was surprised to find such a cozy, peaceful lunch spot. We were fretted upon arrival and sat with menus. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. My husband ordered the Seared Tuna with a miso dressing that he loved and the Tokyo Roll. The roll was quite large and hard to eat but very tasty (he is new to sushi). I ordered the Hamachi Nigiri- melt in your mouth delightfulness and the Soba noodles. Such a light, fresh meal! Today is Tuesday so it wasn't very crowded and it was a perfect lunch!