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Hanedan Restaurant - review by afterevent

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:01:07 +0000

Hanedan Restaurant - review by afterevent

Rating: 5.0

Location: 41-42 West Preston St, EH8 9PY, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, british, family & home feel, cheap eat, crowded, romantic

This is a fantastic, abeit small, restaurant. You could be understood if you carried on walking after making assumptions about what it would be like, but if you do, you will be making a terrible mistake. The chef here is truly a master of the culinary arts and is so welcoming and friendly to his customers - not something i've experienced before! Service is lightningly fast and with a smile so that just adds to the wonderful experience you will have here. There is a good choice of dishes, all prepared in full view of the customers so that is reassuring too. The meat is so tender and just melts in your mouth!

David Bann - review by richfair

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:14:25 +0000

David Bann - review by richfair

Rating: 3.7

Location: 56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 556 5888

Website: http://www.davidbann.com

Tags: romantic, good value, vegetarian

I had an amazing meal at David Bann during the Edinburgh festival. I went with a group of 8 and they were very friendly and accommodating. It was one of those very long leisurely dinner with lots of great food an wine and it was lovely!

I thought the food was delicious-- I had pumpkin ravioli and chili with chocolate coriander sauce. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water! Everyone with me absolutely loved their meal. The atmosphere is very clean and nice-- a bit upscale. The prices are a little expensive, but you get what you pay for-- it was well worth it.

Coconut Grove - review by liam_mackenzie

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:33:06 +0000

Coconut Grove - review by liam_mackenzie

Rating: 4.5

Location: 3 Lochrin Terr, EH3 9QJ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 229 1569

Tags: american, good value, crowded, lively

This is a great local mexican tucked away down a side street in Tolcross so not too far out od the city centre. Best to book at weekends as it's not too large inside and can get quite busy. The only downside is that it gets very smoky inside as the evening progresses but the food is delicious with all the standard mexican dishes as well as the odd special which are usually tasty. The deserts are tasty (in particular the fried ice cream is nice) and there is a good selection of mexican beers and tequila. Good value as well.

Original Khushi's - review by liam_mackenzie

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:34:41 +0000

Original Khushi's - review by liam_mackenzie

Rating: 2.5

Location: 9 Victoria Street, EH1 2HE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 220 0057

Website: http://www.khushis.com

Tags: lively, indian

As the other reviews have said Khushis is an old Edinburgh favourite but each time they have moved to bigger buildings they seem to have gone downhill slightly. The new place is very impressive and well appointed but the staff can be a bit brisk with you and when it's busy there can be a wait to be served. Also the prices have crept up and it's no longer the brilliant value it once was which is a shame given there's so much more competition from good indians now. During the festival the cooking was a let down for the first time with a very watery korma but hopefully that was a one-off. It's still well worth popping in for a bhuna though and is still my favourite curry house in town.

David Bann - review by leeree

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:49:01 +0000

David Bann - review by leeree

Rating: 3.7

Location: 56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 556 5888

Website: http://www.davidbann.com

Tags: vegetarian, international

This is one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. As a vegetarian it can be a bit tricky finding a place that serves new and exciting cuisine but David Bannâ¬"s is always top notch. My favourites are the smoked tofu and the dosa. I have always found the staff really friendly and happy to recommend any new dishes on offer. The atmosphere is always great, very cosy and intimate.

I would also recommend their amazing veggie brunches, they are always really hearty and totally tasty.

Overall I think everyone should visit the restaurant. It offers great cuisine at an affordable price.

GO THERE!

David Bann - review by belinda

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:40:55 +0000

David Bann - review by belinda

Rating: 3.7

Location: 56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 556 5888

Website: http://www.davidbann.com

Tags: vegetarian, crowded, noisy

I am so so so very sorry to everyone who visited this restaurant based on my review from 2006. Not visited this restaurant for at least a year and a half and was very excited to be going tonight ... oh dear.

Lets run through the experience for you.
Arrival ... not friendly "NAME!"
Drinks ... warm white wine and probably the worst Mojito this side of Hadrian's Wall.
Follow-up Drinks ... no idea as no-one asked if we wanted any more and we never saw our waitress again.
Bread ... stale (its only Friday surely you can get fresh bread)
Starters ...1. Thai fritters (tasteless minced tofu, soggy) 2. Humous & bread (bread stale again but the humous was fine)
Mains ...1. Tasted like Old E'Paso mix stuffed in a red pepper served with soggy chips) 2. A bad Indian curry in a soggy pancake with a warm cabbage leaf on the side filled with "something" - just like Granny used to make!)
Dessert ... didn't want to risk it
Service ... very bad (except for the waiting assistant who seemed to be the only person working)

I am giving this restaurant 1 star because it does not let me give it zero and that is being generous. It was so bad that seriously nothing could tempt me to eat there again.

David Bann - review by bathgatebuyer

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:28:57 +0000

David Bann - review by bathgatebuyer

Rating: 3.7

Location: 56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 556 5888

Website: http://www.davidbann.com

Tags: lively, good value, vegetarian, romantic

Now let's be clear, Bann's should not be judged on the basis that it is a vegetarian restaurant, but it is, in fact, a great restaurant to the extent that it is regularly chosen as the place we have our staff nights out even though I am the only veggie in the team.

I would heartily recommend David Banns whether even if a meat-eater as there is enough of a selection on the menu that you will find something you will naturally chose.

A particular favourite of mine is a weekend brunch over the weekend papers.

Great value for a fantastic selection of food served in a well appointed venue.

4/5 for me!

David Bann - review by axlsbabe

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:20:54 +0000

David Bann - review by axlsbabe

Rating: 3.7

Location: 56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 556 5888

Website: http://www.davidbann.com

Tags: vegetarian

I used to rave about this place to friends and family - always enjoyed the food and the service was always impecable. But I went for a meal there in June for my 30th birthday and we were kept waiting at our table for over 40 minutes before any orders were taken - no mention of us even getting a drink order in. The staff were not busy, and looking around other customers were noticeably annoyed by the lack of service. The menu on this occassion disappointed me also, I did feel rather let down and wished I had chosen somewhere else for my birthday meal. Hopefully the waiting staff have gotten themself up to scratch since then.

David Bann - review by drjohnson

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:47:16 +0000

David Bann - review by drjohnson

Rating: 3.7

Location: 56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 556 5888

Website: http://www.davidbann.com

Oozing with Scandinavian chic, this veggie hotspot is not your average hippie/communist tofu joint. The dishes are excitingly complex and the bold flavours and hearty portions will pleasantly surprise even the most robust Angus-fed Highlanders. The rich but not too filling hummus is a great starter, and should leave you room for the creamy risotto or a stuffed Portobello mushroom. Mains tend to be a tad pricey considering the lack of meat, but what did you expect from a bunch of vegetarian entrepreneurs. I prefer meat but I was quite surprised by the originalities of the dishes and the taste of cooked up vegetable ones. Although you notice people are veggie and the conversation of some of them do rather get irritating they are so bleeming opinionated!

Original Khushi's - review by drea8686

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:53:30 +0000

Original Khushi's - review by drea8686

Rating: 2.5

Location: 9 Victoria Street, EH1 2HE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 220 0057

Website: http://www.khushis.com

Having ordered from Khushi's in East Calder when I lived near there I was expecting this place to be just as good. I booked it for my ex who was in love with the East Calder one and we went along, we had to wait for a long time before given our table, even though we had already booked! The poppadums and water were a nice touch, I did appreciate them but I'm afraid that the food, although it was ok, wasn't up to the standard that we had had from East Calder. I've heard from a lot of people that it used to be a lot better before it moved to where it is now. It's a shame really.

Peking Restaurant - review by girlswear

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:22:06 +0000

Peking Restaurant - review by girlswear

Rating: 4.5

Location: 21 Burleigh Street, CB1 1DG, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Phone: 01223 354755

Tags: expensive, oriental, family & home feel, chinese

Who would have thought Cambridge would have good traditional homecook Chinese food?

This family run restaurant is charming and quite authentic despite on the pricey side. The portion is quite big. Not the best Chinese I've had (being Chinese, growing up in Hong Kong and Toronto, my standard without a doubt is high) but it's very authentic and pretty good in UK standard.

I'm more charmed away by the owner come hostess than the food itself. She is lovely, always have a good story to tell, also not to mentioned forcing the youngsters to speak in their native tongue. I would say it's best in Cambridge.

Wannaburger - review by jmouat

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:48:01 +0000

Wannaburger - review by jmouat

Rating: 4.2

Location: 7/8 Queensferry Street, EH2 4PA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tags: american, family & home feel, good value

the burgers here are so good and now they offer free sides with every burger, so me and a friend went here both got a burger, shake and a side for just Â£10 each and i was full til the next day.

Herbe Bistro - CLOSED - review by melanichael

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:15:08 +0000

Herbe Bistro - CLOSED - review by melanichael

Rating: 4.7

Location: 44-46 George Iv Bridge, EH1 1EJ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Phone: 0131 225 3269

Website: http://www.herbebistro.co.uk

Tags: french, good value

The Marque in Grindlay Street used to be our absolute favourite in Edinburgh, the place for high days, holidays, and any day in between if funds allowed. So when we finally found out this place existed we were in hog heaven, even if it meant something of a traipse across town. Don't be deceived by the deli-like appearance, that's just upstairs.

We went first on a Sunday. OH NO!! Closed. So we then tried a Saturday lunchtime.

The stairs are a bit perilous, especially for older folk, but the split level restaurant downstairs is airy and well laid out. Like the Marque, this doesn't have a huge menu but it's all very tempting and extremely good value. If you go at night, seemingly you get their delicious bread rolls (bestest by far in Edinburgh!) along with an amuse-bouche, but not at lunch. Shame. Food is still exquisite so we're now plotting a second assault.

Peking Restaurant - review by dzr

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:21:21 +0000

Peking Restaurant - review by dzr

Rating: 4.5

Location: 21 Burleigh Street, CB1 1DG, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Phone: 01223 354755

Tags: chinese, family & home feel, good value

This tatty looking place serves some of the most astonishingly good Chinese food I've ever eaten. Friends of mine who've spent time in China attest to its authenticity. It is about to move new, and hopefully more appropriate, premises soon, and hopefully then it will get the recognition it deserves.

Hanedan Restaurant - review by dzr

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:31:41 +0000

Hanedan Restaurant - review by dzr

Rating: 5.0

Location: 41-42 West Preston St, EH8 9PY, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, family & home feel, cheap eat, good value, crowded, turkish

Chef Gursel Bahar has created a wonderful, friendly, inviting little restaurant, and the food is simply exquisite. The chargrilled lamb cutlets are to die for (Gursel sources his meat very carefully), and the moussaka is one of the best I've ever had. The service is so friendly, and Gursel cooks at the front of the restaurant, greeting everyone as they enter. The food is ridiculously cheap, but don't let that fool you (along with the dreaded word "kebab") that this is anything like a kebab shop. Everything I've eaten here has been the kind of thing I would have willingly paid twice as much for. I highly recommend it.