Japanese · Edinburgh
Handy rather than romantic, this is a quick order-and-collect spot by the main entrance of St James Quarter — you order, your number gets called, and because most of it is made up in advance the food can land in seconds, which matters enormously when someone small has hit the wall. Poke bowls arrive fresh and well dressed with the dressing on the side, the miso is properly seasoned, and there's a condiment corner with chillies, sesame, soy and teriyaki so noodles can be tuned to fussy tastes. Portions are generous for the money. The team are patient with first-timers and will talk you through the menu, including gluten-free options. Snags: seating is limited and it gets busy, so it's a pit stop rather than a lingering lunch. High chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access, customer toilets, and parking in the Quarter.
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