When we got turned away at Nok's Kitchen, we were recommended over here to Street Box. (Just a note…read moreI have noticed is that almost all the restaurants in Stockbridge need reservations as they are all fully packed with no chance of walk-ins). Luckily enough, Street Box offers a back-up alternative even though it is meant to be a take-away spot. Nonetheless, they still offer one communal table with a couple stool at the window still for those who want to dine-in. The menu is extensive with all types of Thai cuisine ranging from curry to rice and noodle dishes. my go-to Thai dish is a Pad See Ew, which was not on the menu but the waiter told me they could make it for me off menu --what a wonderful thing to hear! He was very friendly with our group as well. The only problem was that everyone else in my party got their food except me only to find out that they forgot my order. The waiter did notice right away and assured me it would be out within minutes. Although I was a bit upset, the food made up for it. The off menu Beef Pad See Ew (£8) was very flavorful and delicious. The noodles and vegetables were seasoned very well. The dish did use a thinner, dried rice noodle (used in Pad Thai) instead of a flat, wide rice noodle. They also did not skimp on the spiciness, which I appreciated since Thai food is meant to be spicy. Overall, affordable and delicious Thai food that is great for take-aways. The space had a hipster and eccentric vibe with unique Thailand decors as well. This is a great go-to spot whenever you're craving Thai food.

I see you shiver with antici... …read more.. ... pation. This quote superbly describes this past week, as I skipped past, smushed my face against the window and all out stalked their website waiting for Ruan Siam's new sister restaurant Street Box to open. Did I learn about this little spot because I was taken aback when Ruan Siam was closed for a week during the launch? Yes. Was a week without thai take away worth it to have this little outpost right around the corner? Heck to the yes. The Lazy Gal default setting is strong in this one. Here's what we know so far: This tiny (and I mean TINY) place is run by the same folks that own Ruan Siam just up the street. They have expanded the menu and offer delivery between 6pm - 10:15pm seven days a week. They have one picnic style table and bench seating to sit in. It's small but they've done a good job with the space. They have quick meal boxes for those looking for great lunch take away in the area and are open in the afternoons. The new menu items like Pad Kee Maow (spicy rice noodle stir fry with Galangal, lemongrass, chilli and mixed vegetable) are deliciously on point. Their curries are still as bad ass as they were when Ruan Siam was dishing them out. I will be here ALL the time. More options for great thai food? Win.

Baked goods right next to my house?…read more Check. Decent breakfast deals? Check. Cute decor? Check. Nice staff? Check. Amazing punnage? Check. A bakery that might be so kind as to sell you soakage when you're wandering back home at a less than respectable time? Triple Check. Nice one Dough Re Mi, you've won our approval!

This little bakery based in Polwarth is one of Edinburgh's new-found gems. Israeli-born Nir Badini…read morewho owns and bakes here is the best baker I know - professionally trained in France- and he's a lovely guy too. He supplies a handful of shops (mine included) and restaurants throughout Edinburgh with exceptional breads and patisseries - from genuine Sourdoughs, Brioche, and Challa to the best croissants you can buy. His walnut bread is near legendary (in a very quiet, Edinburgh way). From the front of the shop, the open plan layout lets you see the fresh loaves and pastries being baked while you stand salivating in the queue. If you're a lover of real bread - no additives, well-proved, using genuine starters - then you simply must pay a visit to Dough Re Mi. The shop is building up a loyal, growing following, so it's only a matter of time before this hidden gem becomes a well known haunt. Get there early, as they run out quickly and there are queues at the weekend for the 'hot from the oven' pastries.

I can honestly say that their fish n chips are just so yummy , the best i tasted so far and it is…read morekinda addictive! always fresh and a really large portion. tried their pasta , one with mushrooms and white sauce and a lasagne it was good and not so expensive! i think their pizzas are good , a bit expensive but then again that is the way with pizzas in the uk! i like the spicy meat thing , i forgot the exact name. on pizzas ; never go for their tuna pizza it is just bad!!! very friendly italian ppl ! i wonder how their desserts are like!

I feel the ratings and reviews for Eatalias so far are a bit skewed and unfair. Most reviewers had…read morethe pasta dishes, and while I do agree that the price is a bit high for pasta take-away (versus sitting in at Vittoria right beside Eatalias) I'm not sure the establishment deserves to be marked down for that. Especially since you have the choice to go elsewhere rather than pay that price for pasta. Nonetheless, everyone is very well entitled to rate on what is important to them. For myself (and 7 year old son) we like the pizza. Scratch that, we loooove the pizza. I've never ordered the pasta and have very rarely tried the chips (think they were a tad soggy the last time) but this review will be just on the pizza and service, which I think both are great! Eatalias is practically on my doorstep and I've been going here every other week for 4 years. They've certainly earned my patronage as they are always warm and welcoming when we come in. They are a family run establishment and are just always so cheerful and ready to ask my son how he's doing. We never order big, as it's just the two of us, but that never detracts from the service we get. Prices - very good. We order a 12" or 16" half margarita half pepperoni which is always between £8- £12. In my opinion this is very well priced considering Dominos or Pizza Hut always end up being around £20 for the same. Maybe is because we go in to get it but even so. Quality - I've never been disappointed by a pizza here. The crust is a thin Italian base and they always use fresh ingredients. I personally do not enjoy thick crust pizza so it's to my tastes. Sometimes more cheese and less sauce is needed but after 4 years and that's my only complaint. I love many of their other pizzas with some delicious toppings (sadly the boy doesn't like veggies on a pizza!) and even better some super spicy ones. All in all I'll continue to get my bi-weekly Friday night pizza from here...until I move perhaps. Perhaps not! I would say you wouldn't be disappointed by ordering a pizza here, but everyone has a particular taste for pizza. But it's far better than Dominos or Pizza Hut!!! PS - they have Gluten free crusts now and I believe they are part of Taste of Italy.

Is it bad? No. Is it good? Hardly…read more It's a pity too because the owners of this place seem very friendly. It's just that the sauces are so tooth-crackingly-sweet. Especially the less spicy ones. The naan is alright, not something to write home about, not bad either. But with Kebab Mahal and Mosque Kitchen right around the corner, I honestly wouldn't bother with this place. I'm sorry, but for what they offer, they're overpriced and simply not very tasty. A shame too because they're so friendly!

I cannot even believe this happened. I've been ordering…read morefrom them for the past two years now and the food has always been mostly decent (I like spicy food and they do spicy well). Today I ordered Chicken Pasanda and Chicken chat- both very mild dishes and they turned out VERY salty. So I called them up and told them that. In response the man who spoke to me says, 'I am very busy serving ten customers now, call me tomorrow' when I asked what they would do about it, he replied vaguely that he would, 'give me something for free next time I ordered' and cut the call. EXCUSE ME. What does that even mean? But never mind. An hour and half later, I get a call, with the same man calling to tell me that he has called his old customers and none of them think the chicken pasanda is salty and therefore he is sorry but he just can't believe it. then he says, I should have had the food and called him and not an HOUR later since then he could have sent us another dish. EXCUSE ME AGAIN. TWO responses to this nonsense: You call me at ten twenty at night and basically tell your customer that she is lying because your passband can NEVER be salty. INSTEAD OF APOLOGISING you demand why I didn't call you at once? Is there a RULE I don't know that says customers need to EAT their take aways IMMEDIATELY? I ate when I did and I called when I could not eat YOUR FOOD. I would also like to point out, I DID NOT ASK FOR ANOTHER CURRY OR A REFUND. HE then (shouting by now) says, He knows all about me and the fact I complained at Suruchi too. WTH. Even if I did complain, what does that imply? That I go around complaining to places I order food from? Which I don't, but the question is, you almost threatened a customer. WHO TREATS THEIR CUSTOMER LIKE THAT? 1. you are lying. 2. Didn't eat it on time so your fault. 3. you do this all the time (i.e. complain). DOES THE SALT RISE AS THE HEAT DECREASES? I do not understand how you run your business. It's all friendly till someone dares to complain?

Really good pizza, with original toppings and tasty bases. My boyfriend introduced me to this…read moreplace, and I think I'm going to keep returning...

I was locked out of the place I was going to stay at on a freezing Sunday morning, so walked around…read morethe neighborhood and found an open Domino's. Were they like the US and have gluten-free options now? Ohhh yes they did, yay! It was great to thaw out inside while the pizza was made -- everything looks new and clean. They also added a free dip sauce (garlic/herb creamy base), which was great as there wasn't a ton of extra pizza sauce -- more bread for dipping :) The menu said that gluten-free pizzas were not to be cut, but mine was. I guess if you're celiac, beware? Gluten intolerant folks shouldn't worry. Bonus: I learned what rashers are (bacon pieces)

This is a failry new Dominos takeaway outlet. It seems fresh and clean both inide and out and the…read moresignage and menus are easily recognised and read. The standard Dominos menu is avaiable and there are occasional offers valid for this branch only. Delivery is prompt and the delivery drivers corteous. I've always been impressed by the whole delivery experience from this branch. The food has always arrived in perfect condition and the fizzy juice has never arrived flat. Impressive pizza service!

It's great when you stumble across a place you've never really noticed before. I've lost count of…read morethe amount of times I've walked along Bruntsfield Place, and I can't remember noticing A La Carte before. I was out this morning, and noticed their beautiful display of cakes. I love cake, and so going in here was a very easy decision! Entering the shop, you're surrounded by a plethora of different cakes and baked goods. It really is a feast for the eyes. I was wanting a snack, and got myself a couple of shortbread biscuits, spending a total of £1. I was greeted with a cheery smile from the server, which is always great. Like so many small shops, they clearly take great care with their customer service. I can foresee a lot of visits here to sample their range of cakes. According to their website, they also do outside catering, which if their shortbread is anything to go by would probably be very tasty. A La Carte - delicious home baking in the heart of Bruntsfield.

This is a shop that will draw you in as you pass with its display of eye catching baked goods…read more Upon stopping to consider whether a purchase might be in order, you'll find that the prices here are actually fairly reasonable. Upon discovering the fact that these items aren't going to cost you an awful lot to buy you are likely to head in and pick something out of the selection and I promise you that you won't regret it. The food on offer from here is not only pleasing on the eye, but also very tasty. What is harder to notice about this shop is that it also does a whole lot more than cakes. Available at fairly reasonable prices are also portions of puddings, soups or meals which you won't regret buying and which are cheaper, and some might argue better, meals than you could get at any takeaway.

Ola Kala was a nice find. We had the chicken wrap and a salad. Service was provided by the owner…read more(most likely). He helped answer questions about the menu. Good prices for a decent gyro. The salad was amazing.

Close to my hotel. Great, courteous service. Yummy take out. I was a bit surprised to have…read morepotato wedges in my gyro.

One of the better Morrison's in the Edinburgh area. I regularly frequent this one and the Gilmerton…read morestore, and the contrast in standard between the two is very evident. In fairness Portobello Road's Willy M recently went under an overhaul, introducing a revitalised rotisserie, butcher, delicatessen, etc., while extending the back area to accommodate new chillers and a lovely fresh bakers. Most notably the fresh produce area has been redesigned and laid out well, introducing a particularly good herb garden. The selection is probably the best I've seen. Offers are regular and fair. I particularly love timing it right to get all the discounted butchers, bakers and candlestick mak-- I mean rotisserie fare at the end of the day. Good for a monthly shop. Loses one star for not stocking Calippos anymore.

As far as Morrisons goes, this isn't a bad one. They have more fresh produce on show than most…read moreother of the franchise, including fresh beets and the occasional shipment of Pomelo, which excites my partner more than is rationally expected. Then again, my obsession with fresh beets is maybe just as strange. The staff span the gamut from surly to very friendly, so better than a lot of the big groceries, as you have to expect a certain range with so many people working there. Since I first put up my review Morrisons have moved with the times and now have a much expanded free-from section, including more frozen options, etc. Their Quorn selection is still limited (no steak strips!) and frequently sold out, but it's overall a much better place for vegetarian products now. Well done! I do still find that their layout can be confusing after almost two years here.

I never thought I'd give a little unassuming Cafe five stars, but here it is!!!…read more Very cute, quite, little place with the most lovely African Lady waiting on you and it seems cooking as well. I ordered "Domanda with Rice" and am blown away. Very simple dish, just rice and chicken with potatoes, but it tastes delicious. Best is that it's ONLY 5 Pounds!!! Students and travelers on a tight budget this is a MUST for you...affordable, TONS of food per serving, and it tastes good too!!! Enjoy! And tell the lady you found out about it on Yelp! I was trying to explain it to her!!!