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Precision, purity, and umami

Standout Japanese eateries, from sushi counters and ramen bars to elegant spots serving kaiseki-style tasting menus. Whether you're craving fresh sashimi, crispy tempura, or comforting bowls of noodles, these venues bring the spirit of Japan to Scotland’s capital.

Sticks’n’Sushi opens in Glasgow - Cate Devine reviews new sushi restaurant

I have to confess that before my invitation to visit Glasgow’s new city‑centre sushi restaurant, I am beginning to weary of the East Asian culinary influence that’s been trending across the country for months. But Sticks’n’Sushi , Scotland’s first outlet from the popular Danish‑Japanese restaurant group based in Copenhagen, forces me to confront this niggling aversion with what can only be described as a deep dive into a completely new experience. If it’s true that we eat fi

Cate Devine

5 days ago3 min read

Nishiki: A Japandi-style Japanese Izakaya in Edinburgh

Japandi-style interior of Nishiki Edinburgh It’s a chilly autumn evening in October and, wandering down Morrison Street, the lights of Japanese restaurant Nishiki create a warm glow in the encroaching darkness. The Nishiki concept is an interesting fusion: Japanese washi paper for the lighting mixed with steel and natural elements, such as long wooden tables; a simple Scandinavian aesthetic for the interior design. The style is called japandi – basically, east-meets-west –

Kirsty Wilkins

Oct 42 min read

Mara’s Picklery in Marchmont, Edinburgh – best spot for fermented food and seasonal dishes

A small eatery located in Marchmont Tucked away in the heart of Marchmont, Mara’s Picklery is a small but vibrant eatery that deserves to be on every food lover’s radar. With just 22 covers, it’s an intimate space where the focus is on flavour, fermentation, and heartfelt hospitality. I arrive late, but Patel greets me with a warm smile and no hint of worry. He shows me to my table—just a few steps away in this cosy spot—where my friends Fiona, Sharon, Eleonora, and Kaori a