Hakataya

We always have Japanese cuisine in every new places that we went to and this place never disappoints! I loved the takoyaki, gyoza and teriyaki. My husband loved his ramen too. Crew gave us a table even tho we did not book which is so nice and is smiling the whole time. Dietary restrictions: They ask if you have any allergens

Last year my friend came to visit me in Edinburgh and she discovered this Japanese restaurant that I had never discovered. I left Edinburgh three months later to study for a master's degree in England and returned to Edinburgh again last week. The weather started last week was not good, cold, rainy, foggy. But when I set foot in this Japanese restaurant again, I was surprised by the short trip. You can imagine it on a rainy evening with dim lights and everything in fog. Walking alone on Princes Street with an umbrella, the fog and the castle, then walk into the alley and find this small restaurant. And then enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine alone. Memories and touches come flooding back to your heart, and you can enjoy a moment of tranquility and comfort.

The food here is well worth the wait, it absolutely melts in your mouth and is the perfect size to fill you up for the day. The service is great and although the place is small, it's not over crowded so you have room to sit back and enjoy the incredible ramen here. Can't rate it highly enough. A tucked away gem worth visiting!

The food was delicioussss but he did at that time cook alone so it took a bit of time but overall it was a really good restaurant.

Hakataya is a little gem hidden in Rose st! I think it’s been four years I’ve eaten at this beautiful, small, authentically Japanese restaurant and the experience has always been positive. Fantastic food - tasty and not overcomplicated - , great customer service - attentive but not overbearing -, and lovely atmosphere at honest, well-proportioned prices. I’ll always come back!!

Amazing place, food and service! The ramen was super highly recommend!

I’d come here purely based on the reviews which were fully justified. We were served by Rebecca who was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and she had lots of information for us , particularly about the sake trio which was superb. Food was all amazing - it was a great ramen. Clearly have great chefs here too as well as the serving staff. Would love to come back and try more. Great food.