From a rapid takeaway roll to to a sit-down sashimi feast, here’s where to find the best sushi in Edinburgh.
Kenji Sushi
Tried, tested and much loved by many, you’ll get a great sushi fix at Kenji on Deanhaugh Street in Stockbridge. Step down into the booths, order some Asahis or sparkling sake, then work your way through the menu of Japanese favourites. With eighteen options, their special rolls jam-packed with various tempura, sashimi, asparagus and avocado are the stand out. But, like their sister restaurants Bentoya on Bread Street and Umi on Chapel Street near Edinburgh uni, the hot dishes are equally divine. Takoyaki, soft shell crab, gyoza, sweet miso grilled aubergine; it’s all brilliant.
Sushi Samba
When you’re making a moment of it and looking for sushi served with a view, SushiSamba is the place to go. Located on the 10th floor of W Edinburgh in the heart of St James Quarter, SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh delivers its unique blend of Japanese cuisine and Brazilian music in stunning surroundings. There’s a great selection of Nigiri and Sashimi too.
Yamato
When occasions warrant something a little more high end, we’re straight on the phone to Yamato on Lochrin Terrace, in hope to secure a reservation. It’s the younger, slightly cooler sister to Kanpai, that equally excels in innovative Japanese dishes, in a more laidback setting. From snow crab leg hand rolls to grilled melt in the mouth wagyu beef nigiri, thick slabs of stunningly presented sashimi and slithers of seared tuna doused in chili ponzu sauce, Yamato delivers a top notch Japanese experience to write home about.
Oriento
For sushi on the go or at home, we love Oriento: a family owned Asian-fusion takeaway on the corner of Dundas Street and Henderson Row. Sashimi, nigiri, maki, uramaki and speciality rolls, ticks all the sushi boxes, but they’re also a a dab hand at Shanghainese Dumplings in Broth, Nai Wong Bao (custard buns), curry rice bowls and oriental pasta salad.
