This is more like it :D After my disaster at their St Vincent street branch last week, I just had…read moreto go for lunch to this place when I was through in Edinburgh. The staff are always fantastic, good banter and genuinely seem to be quite proud of the company they work for. The views of the harbour and forth are just stunning, especially on a sunny day. The bean burgers are always a wonderful hit! They are mushy and fall apart slightly but it's all part of the experience :D Plus their plain chips are perfect. Again my banana milkshake was a little lumpy for my tastes but I think that's to "show authenticity"*shrugs* They also offer student discount and double discount on tuesdays. I have never had a bad experience at this branch of Handmade Burger Company...and I've been going sporadically over the last 5 years!

I visited this place today for a change as I am sick of going to Pizza Express and getting a pizza…read morethat is drenched with tomato purée with barely any cheese. As we approached the entrance, we were greeted by a kind waitress who took us to our table which was conveniently located by the window with views over the docks with a boat just in. I had a cheeseburger which was very good. The bread was nice and crispy, the meat was fresh with a nice hint of garlic and the cheese was freshly sliced cheddar. For my side, I had the hand cut chips which were brilliant! They had a nice crisp texture and melted in the middle. Just be wary of the salt shakers. I thought it was like a pepper grinder but as soon as I turned it over, the salt began tumbling out at the speed of light which is rather annoying. To drink I had a banana milkshake. It was very nice but as Auburn said, there are lumps of banana in the bottom of the cup that get stuck in the straw which is a bit unappetising. We also had fresh water from the machine which was ice cold, just as I like it! I went to the toilet before I left which was clean enough but the tap was one of those annoying ones that turns off after about 5 seconds. Visiting the Handmade Burger Company was a good decision on our part and it makes a nice change of pace to the Pizza Express next door which is always ever so busy. Today the restaurant was practically empty and of course, the seats that were mainly taken were the ones in the window. I actually think this place has more windows than Pizza Express, so therefore benefits from more natural light coming in.

Have had takeaway delivery a few times now and have to say the currys are always fantastic and…read morearrive still very hot ( Newhaven) . I have had the tandoori the last couple of times I've ordered and before that dupiaza my Mrs has had the butter chicken and chicken tikka .we usually have the chickpea rice which again is great . Always very tasty as were the nam breads , never had a bad experience yet . Only thing that has let them down has been the delivery times but the food still arrives hot and tasty so really worth the wait . I guess it's because there busy so not really a major bad thing Try them you'll love it .

My initial quibble with this place are the prices on the menu but having forgotten to do a…read moredouble-check of the copy displayed outside I can't definitely state that it is an out of date one. I'm of the belief that there were a bunch of dishes advertised at £7.95 that were nowhere to be seen on the copies we were given indoors. Possibly it was the lunch menu so I'm happy to be set right on that. Having got that out of the way my thoughts on the service (eye off the ball a bit in terms of water re-fills), decor and food are all positive. The selection of poppadom toppings was above average, my crab & veg springroll starter was very tasty and my main dish of beef with chilli and noodles was a good choice with a decent kick. My companion's tandoori chicken was also enjoyable and her boiled rice was nicely fluffy. All in an uncomplicated dining experience.

Very bad service! All the staff seemed cluless!!! Food ok nothing spectacular. The restaurant…read morecharged 3.50 for two sliced green chillies. Wouldn't reccommend it!

I always loved their sandwiches. Not anymore. When i went in today (7/12/20), the two "cooks" wore…read moreneither masks nor gloves. Nor did they wash their hands---they went from handling meat to bread to appliance to cutlery. DISGUSTING!!!!

Brilliant sandwich shop which happily welcomes anyne. The man himself is a great laugh and will…read morehapppily make up any sandwiches for you. Wide variety available and all priced very well. Everything is clean and looks nice. Much better than Greggs across the road and i will go there for my lunch most days.

This place is very much hit or miss. For meat eaters, I think it's a bit of a hit, my other half…read morealways enjoys his meals out of here. For non-meat eaters, it's definitely a miss. Tofu (puffs) that have seen better days (clearly not a popular choice), and vegetarian meals that comprise of cabbage. Sweet and sour watery cabbage. Vegetable fried rice that comprised of cabbage fried rice and utterly no other flavour. For me, that doesn't make for a tasty meal. I've tried to like the place, as the other half enjoys it so, but there is only so much cabbage one girl can take.

Food has been consistently good, have throughly enjoyed every meal. It's about time Penicuik has a…read moregood Chinese. Thank you

Closed just now. Was alright as chip King but could have been better. Prices reasonable though.read more

Now called the Mare Blue, is just a basic fish and chip shop that also sells a variety of pizzas…read more Good chips and all other fish sausages burgers etc are all really nice and very well priced. Kids meals are also available. traditional chip shop with amazing brown sauce. Unfortunately it does shut at 11pm.