Restaurants and Far East
- Tang's
Truly-authentic Japanese food, family friendly, and perfect for any occasion - Sapporo Teppanyaki
great food, great service and great hospitality. Not just sushi! - Home Wok
Bringing genuine Far East food to the West End - Thai Lemongrass
An authentic Thai restaurant with two branches in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Thai Lemongrass
24 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3BW
This city centre Thai restaurant has been consistently good since it opened for business, and business lunches, in 2004. A set lunch menu is geared towards shifting bowls of Thai chicken soup, spring rolls, satay, and green curry to people wanting to…
Thai Lemongrass
40–41 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HJ
There’s no escaping that Thai Lemongrass is a classy looking place. The décor is a soothing blend of the contemporary and the traditional, with discreet lighting casting a warm glow over the dark wood tables and tastefully golden-brown wallpaper.
Shilla
1138 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TD
The only Korean restaurant in Glasgow squeezes a big menu, a homely ambience and tightly spaced tables into a small space that also includes a mezzanine. The staff are mostly Korean – so too, many of the diners. The lunch menus feature 30 dishes…
Sushiya
19 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2BQ
Atmosphere can be something that’s a little lacking in some of Edinburgh’s sushi joints, but with only 22 seats to fill, tiny Sushiya has a head start in creating that elusive quality. Busy and buzzy, there’s a constant stream of customers eating…
Izzi
119 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AN
Izzi is a restaurant of two halves, with the front dining room clearly visible to the passers-by on busy Lothian Road through a huge plate glass window. The second room is curiously featureless but feels a little more private. Friendly staff greet…
China Blue
96 Renfield Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1NH
This go-to restaurant for Chinese families in Glasgow this has the appearance of a casual family-run canteen. The number one thing to know about China Blue, however, is that it is very much two restaurants in one. If you sit down, order from the given…
Kampong Ah Lee Malaysian Delight
28 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9HX
Every city has its secrets, those in-the-know places that are easy to miss in the search for better and brighter eating experiences. While it’s hardly off the beaten track, Kampong Ah Lee Malaysian Delight’s unassuming shop front and barely decorated…
Leven's
30-32 Leven Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9LJ
Just remember that faint heart never won fair anything, take a deep breath and plunge headfirst into Leven’s crazy, mixed-up world of fusion. There’s a lot going on, much of it good, and while every plate could do with losing at least one ingredient…
Time 4 Thai
45 North Castle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3BG
Whilst the décor in Time 4 Thai reflects the conventions of George Street style-bar chic, and comes off looking more like an airport’s executive lounge, the welcome is pure class – there’s enough warmth here to power a small country. Choose between…
Chang Thai
29 Cockburn Street, 1 Craig's Close,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BN
Chang Thai is the sort of place you stumble across by happy chance. Quite literally, if you aren’t careful – it’s hidden in a wynd down a sharp flight of stone steps between Cockburn and Market Streets. It’s worth the risk of a sprained ankle though…
Dusit
49a Thistle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DY
A perfect tempura prawn sums up the expertise on display here: a prawn of unparalleled creaminess, the panko breadcrumbs brittle and crisp in contrast. It’s the benchmark of almost a decade of lauded cooking that fills seats on a wet Monday evening as…
OKO Express
78 Queen Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3DN
Now under new ownership OKO has raised its game, with all dishes being fresher and better presented than ever, and when it comes to Japanese food that is imperative. The setting is typical for a sushi bar with cafeteria style bench seating that is good…
Rumours Kopitiam
21 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1HW
Glasgow’s only Malaysian restaurant serves a few Thai and Singaporean dishes alongside a big selection of traditional Malaysian cuisine with its hints of Malay, Chinese and Indian influences. Authentic food and very reasonable prices make this simply…
Chow
98 Byres Road,
Glasgow,
G12 8TB
When the neatly packed two-storey Chow first opened in Byres Road it offered Glasgow an updated take on Chinese dining – the menu was simplified and the surroundings were truly contemporary. A decade or so on it feels pleasant but no longer unusual.
Amber Regent
50 West Regent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2RA
A family-run business for more than 20 years, the Amber Regent has become pretty adept at serving Glaswegians crispy duck with rice pancakes and chicken skewers with peanut sauce. Sunday to Tuesday are half-price main course nights so on those evenings…
Peter's West End
39 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11 5QF
Run by dynamic husband and wife team Brian and Victoria Dunn, Peter’s is very much a neighbourhood bistro. With a short but changing menu, conscientious service and a casual atmosphere, it’s clear that many of the clientele are local and regular…
Pho Vietnam House
3 Grove Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8AF
Operating out of a small shopfront, Pho Vietnam House is tiny with just five tables. This isn’t much of a problem, thanks to owner Jodie Nguyen. Having learned to cook at her parents’ restaurant in Vietnam, she prepares the food before handing over to…
Passorn
23–23a Brougham Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JU
When Cindy Srisotorn writes on her website that she does her utmost to provide a wonderful experience for her customers, she means it. Now in its second year, Passorn is distinguished by Srisotorn's inexhaustible enthusiasm for good food as well as the…
Shilla
13b Dundas Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QG
As far as entrances go, it’s far from grand. But persevere – after an uncertain trip down a dodgy staircase, Shilla opens out into a maze of individual dining rooms, all exposed brick, lacquered tables and quirky wall paintings. Korean food is…
Miso & Sushi
46a Haymarket Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5LA
There’s more to Miso and Sushi than, well, miso and sushi. Epic agedashi tofu, for a start. Properly spicy tuna hand-rolls. Well thought out bento boxes, putting together different hot and cold dishes in a way that takes guesswork out of what can be an…
Siam Thani
14 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RH
Sitting at the top of Broughton Street, Siam Thani is well positioned for pre-theatre/cinema/comedy dining with the Playhouse, Omni Centre and The Stand all nearby. However, the relaxed ambience is much more that of a friendly local than a busy city…
Wok and Wine
57a Frederick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1LH
It’s a relief to find that Wok & Wine takes itself as seriously as any of the Scottish and French restaurants dotted around New Town. Stephanie Lo, the ebullient proprietor, is passionate about her ingredients and making her customers feel welcome…
Sampans
Holiday Inn Hotel, 132 Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh,
EH12 6UA
Situated amidst the business-like functionality of the Holiday Inn, Sampans makes a fair stab at transcending its bland surrounds. The smart restaurant area, set apart from the rest of the hotel, is full of tasteful Oriental touches such as…
