Celadon
- Food served: Tue–Sat noon–2.30pm, 5:30–11pm; Sun 5.30–11pm. Closed Mon.
- Pre-theatre times: Available Tue–Thu 5.30–8pm; Fri/Sat 5.30–7pm; Sun 5:30–11pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 4
- Private dining: Up to 22 covers
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Pre-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: Light jazz, traditional Thai music.
- Capacity: 32
- Largest group: 30
- Open since: 2006
- Average price:
£7.99 (set lunch)
£19 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £12.99
- House wine: £12.50 per bottle
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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
Celadon’s façade may well be unassuming to the point of anonymity, but to walk on by is to miss a treat. Inside is a gloriously unfussy and welcoming restaurant that manages to combine simplicity and style without ever making a big deal of it. Sit on a dark wooden chair or in a (surprisingly deep) cushioned bench along the wall, and consult the menu. Be warned, this may take some time – the selection is large, and you are about to discover a number of new dishes that will quickly become firm favourites. A starter of weeping tiger (char-grilled steak with mint, lime coriander and chilli) is a surprisingly delicate combination of smoke, salt and fire, and is served on a bed of salad redolent of Thai herbs and fish sauce. That's hard to top, but black pepper duck comes close, arriving in a sizzling platter, its richness offset by the tart sauce and charcoal spice of the pepper. If you can manage it, try the mango and sweet coconut rice for dessert – a sweet, sharp, salty treat, and a perfect finish.
- High point: High quality, low fuss
- Low point: Where is it again?
Reviews of Celadon (49–51 Causewayside, Edinburgh)
- 5. gmn, Edinburgh – 24 August 2010, 8:39am
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good food but not the best I have sampled in Edinburgh. I felt that the tom yum soup was not spicy enough so a more international flavour perhaps. However service was friendly and quick enough as did not want to be rushed. Overall happy with the experience and I have returned for more hence the good rating.
- 4. M – 15 February 2010, 9:39am
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A well turned out local establishement with friendly staff which appears to attract an eclectic mix of clientele you would expect of a restaurant in this part of town. The menu is good with a wide selection of options and the wine list was broad enough and not overpriced.
Starters were hot, fresh and tasty and the Tom Yum soup was equally delicious with perfectly cooked fresh prawns.
Celadon let themselves down with slow service and main courses which were barely warm. Despite this it was at least tasty. Perhaps on a less busy night they would have made more of an impact.
- 3. MoMo, Edinburgh – 29 August 2009, 3:46pm
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Fantastic food and friendly service in this great local Thai in the Southside. A well kept secret yet only 1 mile from Royal Mile.
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