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Chang is an authentic Thai restaurant in Edinburgh's Old Town - Dusit
Hitlisted by The List, Dusit is on of the best Thai restaurant in town! - Thai Lemongrass
An authentic Thai restaurant with two branches in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Kampong Ah Lee Malaysian Delight
28 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9HX
The feverish popularity of this canteen style Malaysian eatery with Edinburgh’s Asian student population is testament to its affordability and authenticity. The compact interior is an entirely unpretentious mix of basic seating, odd-coloured walls…
Thai Lemongrass
40–41 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HJ
Thai Lemongrass is a twin operation with restaurants in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. At the capital’s branch in Bruntsfield, a golden Buddha on the wall is the focus of the calm, candle-lit dining room. Friendly staff lead guests to tables adorned with…
Thai Lemongrass
24 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3BW
To enter Thai Lemongrass is to step off a grubby street of buses and building work and into a little bit of zen, where ceiling fans slowly whirl and muzak never sounded so good. Exquisitely uniformed staff swiftly present Thai prawn crackers (infinitely…
Zen Kitchen
138 Dundas Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5DQ
Zen kitchen serves up unique pan-Asian cuisine. The premises are bright and sleekly designed and the well-laid out menu outlines cooking times, spice levels and potential allergies as well as identifying the origin of each dish. The menu includes small…
Time 4 Thai
45 North Castle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3BG
Subtle spotlights, purple flowers and leather banquettes create a refined atmosphere at Time 4 Thai on North Castle Street. A variety of luxurious menus are on offer, including three and four course lunches, banquet and à la carte. Meals are presented…
29 Cockburn Street, 1 Craig's Close,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BN
Down the wynd of stairs between Cockburn and Market streets is Chang Thai, a vibrant establishment serving delectable dishes. The subterranean setting is enlivened by a canopy of fake ivy on the ceiling, copper-coloured walls and smiling golden buddhas.
Dragon-i
311–313 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3PT
Both the sharp, minimalist surroundings and quasi-Asian menu serve to underline Dragon-i is anything but a traditional Chinese restaurant. There is an undoubted Scottish element running through the menu, with Stornoway black pudding accompanying crispy…
Dusit
49a Thistle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DY
For the past ten years, Dusit has been a strong contender for the best Thai food in town due to the owners’ aesthetic vision of the appearance and flavour of their dishes. Takeaway, à la carte and the ‘floating market’ menus are available, the last…
Passorn
23–23a Brougham Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JU
Tollcross’s Brougham Street boasts a variety of cuisines but Passorn is the lone Thai establishment and since 2009, has made a name for itself with its urban vibrancy and chic presentation. With a restaurant name meaning ‘angel’, there is a tone of…
44 Candlemaker Row,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QE
Tang’s stern exterior belies a warm heart. Amid the sleek lacquered wood interior, colourful silk screens and lampshades emit a welcoming glow. So venture inside, enjoy a cup of green tea, pop some edemame beans and let the charming staff guide you…
Amber Regent
50 West Regent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2RA
From the staffed cloakroom to the waiters effortlessly filleting fish at the table, the Amber Regent retains many of the characteristics of hospitality from a bygone era. This theme carries through to the furnishings with the restaurant’s adjoining…
Ho Wong
82 York Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8LE
In our era of austerity, restaurants have attempted to entice diners with an avalanche of mid-week, cut-price offers. On a gloomy Tuesday evening, Ho Wong is near capacity despite not offering a pre-theatre or discounted menu options. Considering Ho…
Oishii
176 Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4AB
Oishii is an apt moniker for this small and stylish sushi bar at the quieter end of Rose Street. The name translates as ‘delicious‘, a plaudit easily earned by the chef’s excellent hand rolls. The ebi te maki combines crispy tempura prawn, tiny baubles…
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3LU
Veteran restaurateur Bill Parkinson has been in the business for 46 years and it shows. Service is a speciality: he wants people to relax while they eat. If you’re enjoying his pre-theatre menu before heading across the road to the Playhouse you might…
China Blue
96 Renfield Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1NH
The darkened staircase leading to China Blue gives the impression of an out-dated karaoke bar, yet the authentic food is anything but a parody. The menu is separated into an opening section of familiar Westernised dishes and traditional Chinese dishes…
Yes Sushi
89 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EE
Centrally located Yes Sushi attracts a mix of city folk and visitors. The pleasant red and black interior is generic Japanese (paper lanterns, drawings of geishas etc.) and yet the place has a decidedly Chinese undertone. The hotpot and sushi…
Celadon
49–51 Causewayside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1QF
A stone’s throw from the Meadows, Celadon boasts a calming atmosphere and delightful dishes. Apple-green walls, ribbon-bound napkins and stout wooden tables fill up the two dining sections. Pre-theatre and banquet menus are priced reasonably at £12.99…
Chow
98 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8TB
Recent renovations to Chow have highlighted the importance in remaining contemporary and fresh in the cut-throat dining arena that is Byres Road. A geisha now adorns the back wall, while an eclectic mix of stylish music can be detected in the…
Ruan Siam
48 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TH
Fairy lights illuminate the cavernous space of Ruan Siam, a quaint basement restaurant tucked under Howe St. Leafy plants and sea-green napkins brighten up the intimate dining space. Lunch, banquet and pre-theatre menus are offered throughout the day…
Yo! Sushi
Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AD
Yo! Sushi shares a fourth floor location with Harvey Nichols’ up-market brasserie and food market. Diners gather round to watch industrious sushi chefs conjure up miniature plates of magic for the revolving conveyor belt. The eight colour-coded plates…
Mya
Unit 9, Commercial Quay, 92 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
Close to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal shopping centre, this combination restaurant solves the dilemma of which popular cuisine to enjoy, Thai or Indian. Much like its sister restaurant Shamoli, at Mya one can choose Thai favourites…




