You can pass by this place in Edinburgh and literally never know it exists…read more 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.

BEWARE!!! 1. This restaurant is not at this location. Look…read morethem 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!

13 years since i did my first review of Sumo. It has not dissapointed at any point during those 13…read moreyears. A real gem of a Sushi bar. Plently of alternatives if not everyone in your family has a craving for sushi. I left tonight having enjoyed another tasty meal not to mention a warm sake.

Service was very friendly. Food was pretty good, huge portion of miso soup! Nice that they had…read moreoutdoor seating.

Do you have any allergies? Those words were the commonality while we were dining in the UK during…read moreour 2025 autumn holiday. After we were done saying none, we were seated by in a table for two with hearing proximity of our neighboring tables. Yes, this was another intimately spaced restaurant in Europe. Hungry for something warm and hearty, we picked this simply named Edinburgh eatery. Garlic Tonkotsu ramen and Takoyaki were our shared plates that evening. Portions were decent while the taste was agreeable to our Japanese cuisine preconceptions. I got finally got to taste Scotland's Irn-Bru softdrink which oddly tasted like a bubblegum cream soda.

Recommended during my first visit to Scotland. The ramen was good and service was good. I would…read morerecommend. Good place for friends and a date. Family friendly and welcoming. My spouse and I started eating and for got to take photos. lol

This is like a Pret-a-Manger for sushi lovers. I found it by chance one lunchtime when I was…read morelooking for something a little different from the usual Tesco sandwiches. I understand from other reviewers that it's mainly a delivery service, but they certainly seemed to be doing well catering for the lunchtime market, judging by the available selection of delicious sushi boxes on the chiller shelves. It's hard to choose what to get as it all looks so delicious! They have a good selection of veggie sushi too, which is always nice to see. The prices are perhaps a little on the expensive side; I spent just over £10 on two sushi boxes and a drink, which was a little over my usual lunch budget. But I didn't regret it as the sushi was excellent and certainly kept me going throughout a busy Festival afternoon.

Hands down, best sushi I've had in Edinburgh so far…read more Delivery or collection only, but my oh my have they mastered their craft. The butternut pumpkin sushi was mind blowing and I could gladly eat that daily. Katsu chicken maki rolls were in no way small as I had expected, and the creative adding of red pepper was a nice touch. Salmon nigiri was fresh, and surprisingly my only issue was the spicy mayonnaise in the deluxe California rolls was a bit bland, needs more spicy! I'm also generally a fan of seaweed salad to pick at, but this portion was a hefty size I happily gobbled up. It's also real seaweed (I have no idea what I've been picking at this while time!) Hefty servings of wasabi, soy sauce and ginger too. Delivery was fairly quick (about 45 minutes across town) and service was friendly. The price, for £30 total filled two adults with leftovers (for about 5 minutes, it was too good not to eat!. Totally reasonable for Edinburgh and I'll gladly be a customer again and again.

Are we talking Kobe Bryant, no, Kobee steakhouse in Dundee, Scotland…read more They could both be used in the same sentence, as both are outstanding at what they do. My son and I realized that Angus beef was a product of Angus Scotland, so we felt the need to indulge in a great Angus Steak. After asking around, most suggested we try the Kobee steakhouse...we're glad we did. The restaurant has 30+ tables and has hreat street views across the entire dining area. The menu, has several steak options, that can be combined with other proteins. We opted for the ribeye and chicken, and filet and prawns. My Sapporo beer arrived, which was cold and always tasty...then our food arrived. The steaks were grilled perfectly, with very little fat on the ribeye, and the filet had great flavor. Adding the fried rice and hint of teriyaki, this meal was the capper, to a great week of golfing and exploring in Scotland. If you're looking for a nice dinner...go for a slam dunk, and give Kobe a try...

Many choices for burgers. It was good. Id come back. The caramelized onions weren't cooked as…read moremuch as needed. Skip them next time. Good place.

This evening we had a party of 6 adults and 2 children. One of our adults was celebrating his…read morebirthday and since it was our first time in Glasgow we went to Yelp to help find a good place to eat. We stumbled upon this location after looking for a place near our AirBnB for some Sushi. We tried to reserve a table online via their website but it didn't work. So we decided to instead walk a mile to their restaurant to see if we could get a table - or even sit outside if we had to - knowing there would probably be a bit of a wait. When we got there I entered the restaurant with my son who is 3 in a stroller and immediately was greeted by a Redheaded woman who smiled at me like I had 3 heads. I then asked kindly for their availability and explained my situation and the woman scoffed at me - as if I was stupid to even ask the question - to which she then turned her iPad around and showed a list of Reservations. I actually managed to point to my reservation that via the website had not seemed to schedule correctly - to which she aggressively said "well there's nothing we can do'. Right as I turned to leave the restaurant the rest of my party trickles in and asks if we can eat outside - One of the kind waitresses said "sure" to which she set us up outside. We ordered 3 bottles of Sake and they were £24 for 300ml bottles. We had hoped that they might be worth the price but unfortunately they weren't much better than what you can get from a CoOp with a liquor license. The Shrimp Ramen was fantastic and the sushi tasted great but was really overpriced for the quantity which they give you. Overall I totally get the lack of vacancy for a popular spot - but being scoffed at as you gently inquire about availability was really off putting. Even eating there despite it was difficult - and the alcohol/sushi being overpriced. Would not recommend. The sushi quality and the waitresses efforts are the only reason it's not 1/5.

Service is pretty poor. I hasten to add not the fault of the waitress but the cooks. I found myself…read moresitting waiting for my meal whilst my companion was eating away. It's a fairly basic rule that meals should be served to everyone at the same time. As for the food itself it was enjoyable but nowhere near the tastiness of the better restaurants in Glasgow.

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.

We visited Kanpai in Edinburgh on April 8. During our visit, a waiter closed the door and severely…read moreinjured my son's finger. Aside from giving us a bag of ice, the staff showed no apology or concern. We were extremely disappointed by the lack of care and responsibility demonstrated in response to the incident. We will not be returning to this restaurant.

I did not plan to go it just happened and it was a pleasant surprise. There is plenty of sushi but…read moreI ordered the miso ramen which had a delicious flavor. The staff were super nice and accommodating. It's a cozy little restaurant and not far from the Old Town masses of people. If you want a more quiet break this is a place to go.

On the recommendation of the hotel staff we came here for a late lunch. No problem seating in this…read morecozy restaurant. Thankfully bento boxes were on the menu because I like a little this and a little that at times. With my box came miso soup, which I only drink a taste of due to my sodium issues and then dug into the box. First time having the octopus balls and the were delicious. Light, savory and chewy bits of octopus topped with bonito flakes and a sauce. I could have ate many more of those. The rest of the box was good and overall satisfied my craving for Asian food for the trip. My friend got some special noodle dish that smelled amazing. And I could pick up in the "wok hey" which is an indication of the heat of the wok. It's good! A very cool area to walk around that is not far from the castle and other shops. Please support this local business.

The best noddles I have ever had! Absolutely phenomenal!! The service was great! The food…read morefantastic , they were very courteous and nice . 5 stars! If I could I'd give them more

Great service, food and tea were nice. I didn't raise a stink about it, but I've a problem with the…read moreforced tip. We were a party of 2, yet the menu indicates an "optional 10% gratuity will be added." First off this is not customary from the businesses I've been to in Scotland, even the touristy parts. Second, the math came out to 15%. I would have gladly tipped more had this not been sprung on me and I won't go back based on this petty / sloppy practice.

This is a mixed review as 1 on the items eaten was decent-good but the other was really bad…read more - I ordered a tonkotsu ramen and I have to say it was really bad. The broth had a bit of pork taste but was mainly water taste. It was as if I was eaten my noodles in tap water. Probably one of the worst ramen I've had SCORE OF 0/5. I love them (in Xmas back home I visited 3 times in 1 week one of my favourite ramen) - dragon roll. This was nice and fresh. There are probably better rolls but good enough to repeat without a doubt. SCORE 3.5-4/5

Fish was fresh and chef was very accomodating. Don't be afraid to ask questions. A bit "extra cozy"…read moredepending on your personality. Don't forget to get Mochi ice cream for dessert!