Shao

Authentic Hong Kong dim sum, and fried flat noodle with beef.

An easy 5 all around, this not so hidden gem (smack in the middle of the “student quarter” next to the Edinburgh Uni central campus) offers excellent Far Eastern Asian cuisine in a cozy, accessible setting. It is impossible to pick a favourite - everything we tried, from the pork buns to the spicy tempura prawns and the bulgogi were fantastic. We actually found impossible to limit our order to a few items, and had to take food back home. There is no excuse NOT to visit Shao if you’re in town.

Such a great restaurant, authentic guangdong food, great value and friendly staff. I’ve been here a couple of times and definitely coming in the future.

The food is amazingly authentic, the service is even more amazing. They suggested us to stay and chat a little bit to wait for the sudden rain to pass, even offered a refill for our tea. Will definitely revisit

Muy bueno todo. Pedimos el menú completo de BBQ y brutal. Nos equivocamos en un plato y sinceramente todo un acierto. Comida 3 personas hasta no poder más 77£!!

Food was expensive, mostly bland and mediocre at best. Some part of the char siu, pork belly, and duck i ordered was cold- probably microwaved from frozen. Scallops were small and very grainy with the chewy vermicelli which were also not seasoned well. Heard from a friend this place was good but was thoroughly disappointed, would not recommend.

It has become my latest favourite Chinese eatery in town! Dim sums are really nice, fresh and a good portion! They have rice dumplings which you don't usually find in Edinburgh. Try the congee, or rice porridge, it is delicious.