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Lucky Yu

Lothians, Edinburgh - Pan-Asian - Restaurant - ££

Hip Asian-inspired street food

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

You can't miss the Barbie-pink neon sign beckoning you into this Asian-inspired street-food joint. The frontage may be tongue-in-cheek Tokyo but step inside and the interiors flip from garish to hip, pared-back urban chic – the lighting tinged bordello-blush, the walls bare stone and polished concrete. A young metropolitan crowd hogs the banquettes, canteen-style tables and low counter seating at the bar. The kitchen is fronted by Duncan Adamson, who decamped from rustic farm-to-table hot spot Gardener's Cottage and is now equally at home with Asian fusion. Plates are made for sharing, and fast, friendly service ensures that the table is soon overflowing with dishes. Unable to decide between the tempura cauliflower bao bun with spicy Korean sauce, pickled beansprouts, baby gem and umami mayonnaise or the sticky, five-spice beef brisket bao with kimchi and crispy onions, we order both. Crispy pork belly, soft and succulent, arrives topped with a crunchy chilli and peanut sauce, w...

You can't miss the Barbie-pink neon sign beckoning you into this Asian-inspired street-food joint. The frontage may be tongue-in-cheek Tokyo but step inside and the interiors flip from garish to hip, pared-back urban chic – the lighting tinged bordello-blush, the walls bare stone and polished concrete. A young metropolitan crowd hogs the banquettes, canteen-style tables and low counter seating at the bar.

The kitchen is fronted by Duncan Adamson, who decamped from rustic farm-to-table hot spot Gardener's Cottage and is now equally at home with Asian fusion. Plates are made for sharing, and fast, friendly service ensures that the table is soon overflowing with dishes. Unable to decide between the tempura cauliflower bao bun with spicy Korean sauce, pickled beansprouts, baby gem and umami mayonnaise or the sticky, five-spice beef brisket bao with kimchi and crispy onions, we order both. Crispy pork belly, soft and succulent, arrives topped with a crunchy chilli and peanut sauce, while a roasted and grilled aubergine with pungent miso, ginger and sesame is simply moreish.

Specials are irresistible too: braised hispi cabbage with fermented black garlic and fragrant furikake seasoning has a complex earthiness, while tender flakes of grilled monkfish with edamame and wakame salad are candyfloss-light and beautifully balanced. If you still have room, there's just one dessert – perhaps a delicate miso and vanilla crème caramel with yuzu caramel and sprinkling of toasted coconut. The drinks list includes a smattering of natural wines, sakes and homemade fruity sodas, as well as carefully curated cocktails.

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VENUE DETAILS

53-55 Broughton Street
Edinburgh
Lothians
EH1 3RJGB

0131 259 7719

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Counter seating, Credit card required

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