Recent Restaurant Visits Reviews

**Pretty Boy** · 29-08-2015 05:40 PM

Had a curry at Agoon Pani on Henderson Street last night. Really good, would thoroughly recommend.

Also new place about to open on George Street called Copper Blossom. It's from the same people that have Amicus Apple/Boozy Cow and is their first venture into a higher end bar and dining arena. Not tried the food or drink yet, mainly because it isn't open, but they have high hopes for it and have spent a lot of money. Will likely be worth a visit.

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 29-08-2015 07:00 PM

Large Doner from The Topkapi last night, lamb-tastic, sorry for lowering the tone. :-)

***Scouse Hibee*** · 29-08-2015 10:39 PM

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Large Doner from The Topkapi last night, lamb-tastic, sorry for lowering the tone. :-)

Chilli Sauce?

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 30-08-2015 08:41 AM

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Chilli Sauce?

Aye, nae point otherwise. :-)

**heretoday** · 31-08-2015 08:40 AM

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Yeah I saw the Red Stripe but not a fan. It's the fact I hate drinking tinned beer.

Red Stripe is a con. It's funky image has kept it going all these years. It's very average.

***Allant1981*** · 31-08-2015 04:01 PM

Was at orocco pier in south queensferry on sat night, really nice food, quick service and nice staff, drinks were really over priced though, £4.50 for a bottle of water and £6.95 for a small wine

***HibbyAndy*** · 31-08-2015 04:13 PM

Filling station on royal mile want £10 for a sandwich, That is ****ing scandelous!

***Scouse Hibee*** · 31-08-2015 04:15 PM

La Piazza again on Saturday couldn't fault it.

**PatHead** · 02-09-2015 02:00 PM

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Has anyone eaten at Chaophraya on the corner of George St/Castle St?

Been for a lunch there which was very good. Good choice though I can't remember what I had!

**PatHead** · 02-09-2015 02:16 PM

For Italians always find Mama Roma opposite the playhouse a safe bet. Only problem is no draft beer only bottles.

If you are looking for something outside the town

For Indians there are 2 in Dalkeith - Itihaas and Bombay Lounge (Bobby Smith's old pub) which are both excellent.

Quite like the Mercat out in Whitecraig. Limited menu but food always good and they run a minibus for groups. Think you have to pre-book it though.

Sun Inn at Newtongrange is always good and you will soon be able to get the train out!

Like others have found it difficult to find a decent Chinese.

***The_Exile*** · 10-09-2015 10:25 AM

Anybody ever been to The Three Chimneys on Skye? It's top of my "places to eat at" list! We're blessed in Edinburgh to have so many fantastic restaurants, I've got so many still to visit, try and do 5 or 6 properly good ones every year. Kitchins is next up on payday.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 11-09-2015 01:49 PM

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Anybody ever been to The Three Chimneys on Skye? It's top of my "places to eat at" list! We're blessed in Edinburgh to have so many fantastic restaurants, I've got so many still to visit, try and do 5 or 6 properly good ones every year. Kitchins is next up on payday.

Was there last night. Tried the vegetarian tasting menu with paired wines. The drink selection was spot on every time, glad I opted for it and I imagine for many, including me, it's an opportunity to try varieties of wine they wouldn't have otherwise considered.

The dishes were all executed very, very well and some of them (the mushrooms, potato, hen egg in a risotto style; the heritage carrots) were fantastic and would have made a great full course. Pick of the bunch was the tomato consomme though, very complex balance of flavours, it tasted sublime.

With somewhere like the Kitchin the service should be of the highest standard and I couldn't fault it, on what was a very busy Thursday night.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 11-09-2015 01:52 PM

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For Italians always find Mama Roma opposite the playhouse a safe bet. Only problem is no draft beer only bottles.

If you are looking for something outside the town

For Indians there are 2 in Dalkeith - Itihaas and Bombay Lounge (Bobby Smith's old pub) which are both excellent.

Quite like the Mercat out in Whitecraig. Limited menu but food always good and they run a minibus for groups. Think you have to pre-book it though.

Sun Inn at Newtongrange is always good and you will soon be able to get the train out!

Like others have found it difficult to find a decent Chinese.

I would endorse the two Indians mentioned and also give a thumbs-up to Memories of India, on the A7, a few hundred yards down from the Mining Museum on the other side. Like The Sun it must be reasonably-placed for the train now.

**Ajo** · 14-09-2015 09:46 AM

Has anyone been to the mussels and steak bar in the grass market? Thinking of going there for my birthday and trip advisor reviews sound positive!

***Jack*** · 14-09-2015 10:48 AM

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Has anyone been to the mussels and steak bar in the grass market? Thinking of going there for my birthday and trip advisor reviews sound positive!

I used to go there quite a lot and always enjoyed it. I keep telling myself, my wife my family and my friends we need to get back there!

**Ajo** · 14-09-2015 03:18 PM

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I used to go there quite a lot and always enjoyed it. I keep telling myself, my wife my family and my friends we need to get back there!

Excellent, will give it a bash then! 👍🏼

**~~Hermit Crab~~** · 14-09-2015 05:31 PM

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Has anyone been to the mussels and steak bar in the grass market? Thinking of going there for my birthday and trip advisor reviews sound positive!

Yes, excellent, you also get the option of getting your chips cooked in beef dripping. The fillet steak is excellent. Recommended.

**Pretty Boy** · 14-09-2015 05:37 PM

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Has anyone been to the mussels and steak bar in the grass market? Thinking of going there for my birthday and trip advisor reviews sound positive!

It's very good.

I tend to avoid the Grassmarket as it's a bit too tourist trap but this place was recommended to me, by an English tourist no less, and I wasn't disappointed. As said above you can get chips cooked in dripping and they are fantastic. More chip shops etc should go back to cooking in dripping.

***Jack*** · 15-09-2015 02:11 PM

I was in Iris, Thistle Street at the weekend.

I'd say reasonably average until the bill comes ... a bit above average.

Overall not that impressed.

***speedy_gonzales*** · 15-09-2015 02:21 PM

Anyone been to Hotel Du Vin?
Heard good things about it previously, walked past it yesterday and they're doing a couple of nights where there is a set menu and food is being paired with local gin one night, then local ales another.
Never really need my arm twisting much when it comes to food AND drink, just wondering if anyone had any good/bad meals there?!?

***Scouse Hibee*** · 15-09-2015 06:31 PM

Doing the Gin Class at 56 North this Sunday, anyone been for the Gin Class? Got the voucher for my birthday.

**jabis** · 15-09-2015 09:16 PM

C-shack in newhaven,ribeye and bonemarrow burger,£12.50 or there abouts,was the best ever.
Steaks and fishy stuff too,but I'll leave them to others 😕

***danhibees1875*** · 19-09-2015 06:20 PM

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Anybody ever been to The Three Chimneys on Skye? It's top of my "places to eat at" list! We're blessed in Edinburgh to have so many fantastic restaurants, I've got so many still to visit, try and do 5 or 6 properly good ones every year. Kitchins is next up on payday.

I desperately wanted to go there when I was in Skye but my girlfriend is a bit fussy and as a result we can never go to top restaurants as every course always involve a things she doesn't want. She only likes chicken and fish, and "the fish always comes with stuff that isn't chips".

Went to zicos recently, it was good. Fantastic service and as Much meat as you desire for 20 quid. The topside beef was amazing, as was the chili pork and the chicken hearts were surprisingly good too.

**jodjam** · 19-09-2015 08:42 PM

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Anybody ever been to The Three Chimneys on Skye? It's top of my "places to eat at" list! We're blessed in Edinburgh to have so many fantastic restaurants, I've got so many still to visit, try and do 5 or 6 properly good ones every year. Kitchins is next up on payday.

Never eaten at 3 chimneys but many of my guests have and love it. I keep hoping for an invite in but it's never happened

The old school in nearby dunvegan is great

**Matty_Jack04** · 26-09-2015 07:58 AM

Was in China red last night Chesser avenue, Chinese,Japanese,Korean and Thai convierbelt buffet

wasn't bad actually, the seats are round the belt which holds cold stuff on the bottom (sushi,prawns etc) and your more typical hot Chinese,Thai dishes on top, when something you want comes passed your table you open it up and take it, food was good service was much better than any other buffet place I've been in, everything is on small plates so you do go through a lot and they cleared the tables very well so you weren't crowded with empties, drinks weren't too expensive either £2.50 for a Chinese beer £4 for innes&gunn about £2.50 for vodka

all in all probably the better of the buffet places I've been in and I'd definatley go back

***Scouse Hibee*** · 27-09-2015 07:29 AM

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Doing the Gin Class at 56 North this Sunday, anyone been for the Gin Class? Got the voucher for my birthday.

Would recommend this if you are interested in gin,was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

***Northernhibee*** · 27-09-2015 08:03 AM

Went to Yorokobi by CJ last night in Aberdeen - Japanese & Korean cuisine. Really excellent stuff, fantastic soft shell crab maki and a pot dish with rice, vegetables, shredded beef, red chilli paste and a fried egg as well - would highly recommend.