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Wagamama Edinburgh Lothian Road
Wagamama Edinburgh Lothian Road
Wagamama Edinburgh Lothian Road
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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WAGAMAMA EDINBURGH LOTHIAN ROAD

(5.0 Score)
1 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2DP, UK Directions

Since 1992

Speciality:

✓ Chicken Gyoza ✓ Duck Gyoza ✓ Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Yuzu ✓ Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Teriyaki ✓ Chilli Squid ✓ Ebi Katsu ✓ Bang Bang Cauliflower ✓ Crispy Tama Squid ✓ Edamame with Salt ✓ Edamame with Chilli + Garlic Salt ✓ Wok-Fried Greens ✓ Chicken Yakitori ✓ Chicken Thigh Coconut Kare ✓ Hoki Fish Coconut Kare ✓ Vegan Chicken Coconut Kare ✓ Chicken Katsu Curry ✓ Prawn Raisukaree Curry ✓ Chicken Raisukaree Curry ✓ Prawn Firecracker Curry ✓ Chicken Firecracker Curry ✓ Salmon Teriyaki Soba

“Wagamama Edinburgh Lothian Road offers a wide variety of dishes over long communal tables. They offer fresh Japanese-inspired food that makes you feel alive. They serve awesome oriental food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. All dishes are freshly prepared and packed full of flavour. The menu has many dishes, from spicy to non-spicy, and both large and small portions to suit everyone's needs. They also have a good selection of healthy smoothies, soft drinks, beer and wine. Wagamama Edinburgh Lothian Road has free Wi-Fi, baby facilities and a television. Wagamama continues to operate in more than 100 locations across the UK.”

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Price:

CHEF’S PICKS
Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns £9.00
Tonkatsu Pork Bao Buns £9.00
Gochujang Pork Belly Ramen £16.50
Katsu Udon (vg) £12.80
Thai Beef Salad £17.30
BAO BUNS
Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns £9.00
Tonkatsu Pork Bao Buns £9.00
Korean Barbecue Beef Brisket Bao Buns £9.00
Oyster + Shiitake Mushroom Bao Buns (vg) £9.00
Hoisin Pulled Duck Bao Buns £9.00
SMALL PLATES
Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Yuzu £9.50
Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Teriyaki £9.50
Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Firecracker £9.50
Koko 'Prawn' Crackers (vg) £3.00
Chilli Squid £9.30
Ebi Katsu £8.50
Bang Bang Cauliflower (vg) £6.50
Edamame with Salt (vg) £4.90
Edamame with Chilli + Garlic Salt (vg) £4.90
Wok-Fried Greens (vg) £6.00
GYOZA
Beef + Kimchee Gyoza £8.50
Yasai | Vegetable Gyoza (vg) £7.30
Chicken Gyoza £7.80
Duck Gyoza £8.50

Contact:

0131 229 5506

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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Maki & Ramen Nicolson Street
Maki & Ramen Nicolson Street
Maki & Ramen Nicolson Street
9+ YEARS IN TBR
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MAKI & RAMEN NICOLSON STREET

(4.9 Score)
80 Nicolson Street, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9EW, UK Directions

Since 2015

Speciality:

✓ Chicken Ramen ✓ Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Hell Ramen ✓ Steak Tataki Ramen ✓ Tantan Ramen ✓ Seafood Hell Ramen ✓ Halal Steak Tataki ✓ Vegan Miso Ramen ✓ Vegan Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Vegan Hell Ramen ✓ Vegan Tantan Ramen ✓ Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Donburi: Chicken Katsu Curry ✓ Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Rice ✓ Pumpkin Katsu Curry and Vegan Chicken Katsu Curry

“Maki & Ramen Nicolson Street serves classic soups, sushi, and grilled meat in a modern, wood-furnished area. The restaurant is small and cosy, with quirky decorations and a good atmosphere. The chicken yakitori heats up with a good chilli and pairs nicely with sticky rice and crunchy broccoli on the side. Customer can start their meal with maki, a green dragon roll filled with shrimp tempura and avocado, which is beautifully presented and deliciously fresh. Maki & Ramen Nicolson Street serves vegan dishes and has an accessible Wi-Fi connection facility.

2025 Update: Maki & Ramen is an award-winning restaurant founded by Teddy Lee. The restaurant's goal is to bring people together over a bowl of ramen. They accommodate dietary requirements such as vegan, halal, and gluten-free.”

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Price:

RAMEN
Chicken Ramen £14.40
Steak Tataki Ramen £17.39
Tonkotsu Ramen £14.40
Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen £15.00
Tantan Ramen £15.00
Hell Ramen £15.00
Seafood Hell Ramen £17.39
Halal Steak Tataki Ramen £17.39
Chicken Tori Paitan £15.40
Shio Yuzu Chicken Ramen £16.50
Shio Truffle Chicken Ramen £16.50
Firecracker Paitan Ramen £16.50
Chicken Laksa Ramen £16.50
VEGAN RAMEN
Vegan Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen £15.00
Vegan Hell Ramen £15.00
Vegan Tantan Ramen £15.00
Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen £14.40
SASHIMI
Octopus Sashimi £8.00
Red Tuna Sashimi £8.00
Salmon Sashimi £8.00
Three Kinds Sashimi £14.50
Surf Clam Sashimi £8.00
SUSHI SETS
Salmon Set £14.90
Today's Selection £16.39
Grilled Sushi Set £16.39
Yasai Set £14.90
Dragon Set £24.00
MAKI ROLLS
Rainbow Roll £12.40
Yasai Roll £10.30
Salmon Teriyaki Roll £11.40
Salmon Avocado Roll £

Contact:

07548 628685

Mon-Thu: 12pm - 3pm|5pm - 10pm
Fri-Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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Bentoya
Bentoya
Bentoya
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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BENTOYA

(4.8 Score)
13 Bread Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AL, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Miso Soup ✓ Pumpkin Croquette ✓ Spring Rolls (8 Pcs) ✓ Edamame ✓ Spicy Garlic Edamame ✓ Aubergine Goma ✓ Age Dashi Tofu ✓ Chicken and Vegetable Gyoza (5pcs) ✓ Takoyaki (4pcs) ✓ Chicken Yakitori (4ps) ✓ Sansho Pepper Squid ✓ Sansho Pepper Tofu ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Ebi Lollipop ✓ Chicken Wing ✓ Karaage Fried Chicken ✓ Ebi Katsu ✓ Chawanmushi ✓ Mentaigoyaki ✓ Umaki Tamago ✓ Small Sweet Shrimp ✓ Octopus ✓ Eel ✓ Seabass ✓ Mackerel ✓ Scallop ✓ Yellow Tail ✓ Toro (Fatty Tuna) ✓ Mentai Grilled Salmon ✓ Mentai Grilled Ebi ✓ Mentai Grilled Tamago

“Bentoya serves a variety of delicious dishes and delivers a satisfying quality of food to their people. The restaurant has some unusual Scottish ingredients appearing on the Japanese menu. Their chef is excited to present their vision to you and all their guests with 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants. Bentoya's caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience with them. They have worked on packaging their meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of their meals into your home. They always love to see you in person, even when they ensure that your dining experience is top-notch. They also have gift cards and accept reservations.

2025 Update: Their goal is to ensure a top-notch dining experience for all guests, whether they visit the restaurant or order takeout.”

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Price:

Tempura
Prawn (5pcs) £12.90
Soft Shell Crab £13.90
Vegetable (Seasonal Vegetable, 8pcs) £11.30
Katsu Curry Rice
Chicken Katsu £14.90
Tofu Katsu (V) £14.90
Pumpkin Croquette Curry (Vegan) £14.90
A3 Wagyu Katsu Curry (100g) £33.00
Vegan Tofu Curry £14.90
Donburi Rice Dishes
Gyu Beef Don £15.00
Chicken Katsu Don £14.00
Hira Unagi Rice £17.00
Roast Duck Rice £14.00
Yorkshire Wagyu Don £23.00
Teriyaki Chicken (Rice) £16.50
Salmon Chirashi Don £17.60
Mixed Chirashi Don £18.80
Teriyaki Chicken £16.00
Teriyaki Salmon (Rice) £17.50
Sancho Pepper Chicken (Rice) £16.50
Mentaigoyaki Seabass (Rice) £19.50
Teriyaki Salmon £17.00
Shogayaki Iberico (Rice) £19.50
Boil Rice £3.50
Tuna Chirashi Don £24.90
Grilled Salmon Chirashi Don £17.60
Noodles (Udon)
Teriyaki Chicken (Udon) £16.50
Sancho Pepper Chicken (Udon) £16.50
Teriyaki Salmon (Udon) £17.50

Contact:

0131 629 3993 07497 999967

Mon-Fri: 12pm - 2:30pm|4:30pm - 10:30pm
Sat: 1pm - 11pm
Sun: 1pm - 10:30pm

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WAGAMAMA EDINBURGH LOTHIAN ROAD REVIEWS

Ate at another location 2 days prior and it was so good had to have it again. The bang bang cauliflower is wonderful, as are the curries. The pad Thai was good as well. The Macha latte strawberry drink (iced) is delightful and light. It's not something I would typically order, but ended up having it at both locations.

Excellent food and great atomsphere. Prices have gone up slightly but portion size and quality is unmatched so it's worth it.

Wagamama Lothian road is the best one in Edinburgh. Always so welcoming! Janeta is hands down the best server I've ever had?? my go to is the kids yasai ramen, mushroom boa bun, edamame beans, apple juice and the fresh mint tea! Made with love.

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MAKI & RAMEN NICOLSON STREET REVIEWS

I would say this is the most authentic Ramen I have eaten in the UK. The soup base of Ramen is mellow and it also has black garlic oil in it. The noodles are the wheat noodles with a very chewy taste. The pork tastes fat but not greasy. It is worth mentioning that while the taste is very good, the prices of food in this restaurant are not expensive. I ordered a black garlic tonkotsu and a Kaiser salad, total is ?19.09. If you want to taste real Japanese Ramen, please come to this Ramen restaurant.

Black Tonkotsu ramen is sooo good! They offers sushi and vegan ramen too. The ambience is calm and cute with its sticky notes. Staffs were accomodating. Will be back to try more.

What a find. The food was so good. Sushi was fresh and tasty. Ramen bowls were well proportioned and morish. The beer was cold and the wasabi was as expected. Would eat here again for sure.

BENTOYA REVIEWS

Awarding a 5 star purely because their food quality is consistently enjoyable. It's our go-to place when based in Edinburgh. Sometimes, it's an every evening adventure. This restaurant is always busy, so it may pay to book in advance. Have eaten there around 30 times now and have never been disappointed.

I simply fell in love with this restaurant when you arrive at the reception and the service is wonderful, not to mention the food, WOW, it comes in large portions, for the price, the flavors are fresh, everything is made very quickly, I didn't have to wait long even though the restaurant was full of people, I will definitely go back, everything was wonderful.

This is very good japanese restaurant in Edinburgh. So gd that we came twice. The sushi was gd. We also tried stir fried noodles and bento. All were very gd. Highly recommend to make reservations as the place was full most of time.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WAGAMAMA EDINBURGH LOTHIAN ROAD Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Exact Services: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MAKI & RAMEN NICOLSON STREET Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BENTOYA Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
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