Close to University of Edinburgh, Sakae offers locals and students to Japanese cuisine with minimal styles of white wallpaper and wooden decors. It can be crowded at lunchtime (I came as the first customer that day)
I tried the pork curry rice. The sauce is flavorful but personally mild for Thai f
A small place with an impressive variety of dishes. I had a freshly prepared 🍣 and Ramen. The waiter recommended me the Ramen. It felt very special but not exactly to my taste. Keen to come back and try more things.
Stumbled upon this place while craving to eat at a homely japanese eatery! The Japanese chef and Korean lady taking care of of the house made my meal even more enjoyable, didn't expect to find such a place in Edinburgh!
• Omakase set - torched prawn, octopus, salmon belly, tuna, salmon, sea bream,
I did not expect to find Okonomiyaki in Edinburgh. It is a Japanese savory pancake originated in Osaka, and has been popular among Eastern Asian countries.
As we preferred a more traditional flavour, we ordered the single topping with pork and Japanese mayonnaise. The pancake tasted great and it wa
Blown away! The sushi was delicious, it’s obvious that the chef knows his craft. Highly recommend the omakasae, you can feel that the ingredients were fresh, and that the rice was quality.
Only thing I would improve is the decoration/lighting, but otherwise the service and experience was impeccable
Delicious! We had the tonkatsu ramen, miso ramen and okonomiyaki. All were very good. The chef clearly puts great care and effort into his dishes. Staff was friendly and service was prompt. Highly recommended.
Great quality sushi! Simple menu but everything we ordered tasted great!
As Japanese, here is an nice authentic restaurant. From Ramen to Sushi, you can enjoy proper Japanese dishes.
There are some original manues, which change daily/ weekly (forgot which )
Get discounts with cash payments.
The creamy pork broth was superb. Homemade ramen was al dente. The chef had taken the presentation and every element in the dish with meticulous care. Rare authentic Japanese restaurant in Edinburgh.
Delicious home-cooked japanese food. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff are extremey friendly and welcoming. The chef is particularly accomodating with gluten free variations, and the gluten free okonomiyaki is spectacular.
Very good sashimi and sushi, too, try the sea clam (pictured).
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