2 Best Restaurants in South Side, Edinburgh and the Lothians

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$$ | South Side Fodor's Choice

Book ahead to guarantee a seat in the stylish dining room with golden hanging lanterns and abstract prints so you can feast on fabulous contemporary versions of Vietnamese classics such as pho and Sai Gon king prawn summer rolls. Choose from à la carte street food, home comfort classics, and vegan options guided by the small friendly team who regularly disappear and reemerge from a hatch behind the small bar.

41 West Nicolson St., Edinburgh, EH8 9DB, Scotland
131-374–4120
Known For
  • Intimate Vietnamese dining in a gorgeous room
  • Vegan versions of Thai classics
  • Signature 8-hour cooked beef pho
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.
Reservations recommended.

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Soul Vegan

$ | Newington

Vegetarians and omnivores rave about the Malaysian-influenced vegan food served in this minimalist black-green dining room. Dive into their crispy fritter and spring roll starters followed by an aromatic main such as green curry with tofu or fleshy king oyster mushroom with tangy lemon sauce.

46 West Richmond St., Edinburgh, EH8 9DZ, Scotland
0131-629--3958
Known For
  • Generous portions
  • Spicy and fragrant laksa
  • All vegan Malaysian classics
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. No lunch Sun. and Tues.--Thurs.

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