So incredibly happy I found this place, yet mourn every time I think about it, as it's over 5,000…read moremiles away from me. Anytime on vacation, I venture out in search of the best beef noodle soup. Truthfully, Edinburgh was the LAST place I thought I'd find what would ultimately be...the best dam noodle soup I've ever had. Rooted from the Sichuan & Chongqing flavors, the food is bold, fiery and wholesome. We had quite a Few offerings from the menu, but what stood out the most, was of course the beef noodle soup. Thick, chewy hand pulled noodles in a rich, bold & spicy broth. Generous amount of beef and topped off perfectly with peanuts...that's how you know it's real! The broth is on the thicker side, making it a very hearty meal. It was so delicious, we came back the next day for more. Service is on the slow side, some dishes don't all come out at the same time but staff is friendly. Signage outside is difficult to see, so look closely. Highly highly recommended. This was certainly the best beef noodle soup I've ever had and honestly, I'd fly over here just for that!

Mapo tofu was excellent!! Service was incredible. Everyone was so kind and just loved sitting in…read morethere after a long morning. Enjoyed that it came with soup and rice. Wish I had a spot like this back at home!

I planned ahead and reserved a table. We arrived at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm reservation and were…read moreseated. Service was really quick initially but as the restaurant got busier around 6:30pm the service slowed. We didn't get out of the restaurant until 7:15pm. Annabelle, our waitress was great and attentive. Drinks were delicious, I ordered the crouching tiger which was very refreshing with tequila and grapefruit. We opted for the traditional set menu. Unfortunately online there is a £37.50 evening menu, but once we arrived the starting price was £72.00 a person and up. That was my only compliant, just a little more transparency and consistency with pricing across platforms. Otherwise all of the food was delicious. I loved the lobster toasts and braised beef. Would recommend if you're in the area, but definitely a more expensive restaurant in the area, but a lot of food for the money.

The service and the ambiance is definitely giving instagram first quality of food second. We were…read morewarmly greeted when we came in and when we left the person at the front was really friendly and engaging. The spicy edamame was very good and had a nice kick. The shrimp crackers tasted stale! The sauce that came with it was also a bit spicy which I enjoyed. The chicken was surprising in that you couldn't modify the amount of heat in the dish. To me that indicates it being pre-cooked. That is very strange to me because literally every single Asian restaurant in the world has the ability to customize their menu, especially when it comes to spice levels. I actually wanted mine to be hotter than it was. Another person in our party wanted less spice. No exceptions were made. The egg spicy noodles were probably my favorite thing that I tried. Again we were told that the spice level that couldn't be modified at all. For the price you pay you should really get more in both size and in quality. The music and the vibe were very trendy and appealing to the instagram crowd. I would not likely come back.

I have been craving this restaurant's food ever since my study abroad ended back in 2017. I love…read morelove LOVE this place. I've gotten a lot of their items and not a single complaint in flavor, speed, or anything. Owner is also friendly, and there's a wide array of menu options!

I have been coming here since its opening. This is the best Chinese I have had ever! The noodles…read moreare delicious and really authentic. I have taken my friends here from China and from Singapore, and they love it as well. This little cozy place gets the Asian seal of approval. The owner puts on a one man show -waiting, cooking, and running the whole operation. He is really sweet and makes the place feel so homey and inviting. The menu is great! I personally love the DanDan mein (noodles with peppery sauce) and the zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean sauce). The guo tie (fried dumplings) are also an all time favorite here. He also as some really traditional dishes like jellyfish and a fungus dish. All in all, they too are delicious. So if you haven't already figured it out, Tasty Noodle is an amazing one man show for everyone to have a glimpse into the street foods of Chinese cuisine and just absolutely tasty food.

Fantastic Chinese restaurant,very traditional taste of Sichuan and North East China! Even better…read morethan London's! Highly recommended!

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

The smell on the street drew us inside. You have to walk up a flight of stairs to be seated. The…read moredining room was spacious and full of wonderful smelling dishes. We were quickly sat and offered drinks. I decided on the black bean noodles with some extra spice. It was a generous portion for the price The noodles were perfectly cooked. It had some spice but nothing that was too intense. It also came out pretty fast so that was also a positive. Overall I would eat here again. The service was good and efficient.

Opened during Christmas Day. Food tastes good. But felt rush for everything. We were rushed…read moreordering, cleaning our tables right away. Will go back for food hoping for better service in the future.

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.

We were in town helping our son move out of a nearby flat. We walked by here a couple times and it…read moreseemed to be a popular place with an interesting menu so we made a point to come here a few days ago. We were warmly greeted upon entering and shown a table right away. We were lucky we walked in when we did because the restaurant quickly filled up! Our server was very attentive. He gave us his stamp of approval when we ordered the "Steamed Sliced Fish Fillet with Preserved Green Chili & Red Chili" dish, saying it is a very authentic Chinese way to prepare fish. It was very flavorful and spicy -- my husband said, "it was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten." He never compliments food like this! The serving was very generous - we could have split only this dish! But we also had Seafood Fried Rice and Vegetable Gyozas so we were absolutely stuffed!

What a great experience for authentic Chinese food. The entire evening was outstanding; warm,…read morefriendly and efficient staff plus some of the best Chinese food I've had outside of China! We were told they have a new chef directly from China and he is amazing. You know when you eat in a place and 75% of the customers are Chinese; you're in a restaurant that gets the food correct. A wonderful experience and some really amazing food!

We enjoyed an early dinner of Malaysian food while we stayed in Edinburgh…read more Service was quick. Ambiance was compact with colorful wall of food and characters. We ordered the beef rendang which was fork tender and delicious. The sauce was rich but contained a bit too much onions for my liking. The hainese rice was a good side to soak up all the sauce. It was the same price as regular bowl of boiled rice. The char kway teow was served with a good mix of seafood, chicken and veggies. The noodles had a nice chew and overall a nice smoky flavor. It was cooked perfectly without much oil. Would consider coming back if we're in this area of Edinburgh again.

This time I dine in & bought some takeaway from the restaurant. The curry laksa was super…read moredelicious. The place is very cute and small. Service was great. Definitely recommend this place to anyone.

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.