Harajuku Kitchen

Harajuku Kitchen Harajuku Kitchen provides wholesome, traditional Japanese food. We have award winning restaurant
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Harajuku Kitchen is the amalgamation of both chef and family’s original recipes, which have been passed down for 3 generations. We strive to use natural and organic raw materials from local sources as much as possible.

From Tokyo, with love ❤️Do you love our new neon sign as much as we do? We think it’s the perfect addition to our bistro...
23/04/2025

From Tokyo, with love ❤️

Do you love our new neon sign as much as we do? We think it’s the perfect addition to our bistro and love how you catch its soft glow as you wander by.

A huge thank you to Solas Neon for your incredible skill and craftmanship. They are the final workshop in Scotland still bending real glass neon. Their glassbender has been behind the burner for over 30 years.

Authentic neon... authenic Japanese. A perfect partnership, you could say!

Each piece tells a story – and that story always has a happy ending. Our freshly, handcrafted sushi is made with love, u...
22/04/2025

Each piece tells a story – and that story always has a happy ending. Our freshly, handcrafted sushi is made with love, using the best produce.

We would love to see you this week for a roll... or two!

How spicy is too spicy...?Japanese food tends to emphasise subtlety, balance, and the natural flavours of ingredients, s...
19/04/2025

How spicy is too spicy...?

Japanese food tends to emphasise subtlety, balance, and the natural flavours of ingredients, so heavy spice often isn’t a big part of our traditional cooking.

However, our Shichimi Togarashi powder makes for the perfect accompaniment if you prefer a little added heat.

IT'S BACK! Our Tempura Udon Noodle soup is a Harajuku Kitchen classic we are incredibly happy to bring back to your tabl...
17/04/2025

IT'S BACK! Our Tempura Udon Noodle soup is a Harajuku Kitchen classic we are incredibly happy to bring back to your tables. Exactly what you need to fuel your week.

Prawn and vegetable tempura served with our handmade udon noodles and dashi broth.

Try this and more bistro treats when you book your next table.

Kara-age / 唐揚げ chicken with a little squeeze of lemon. There’s not a better combination of flavours on our menu. Served ...
12/04/2025

Kara-age / 唐揚げ chicken with a little squeeze of lemon. There’s not a better combination of flavours on our menu.

Served by itself, with rice or with our secret Japanese curry sauce. However you like it - it’s a winner.

Nothing beats the sun shining down on our bistro. We’re blessed to be in the wonderful neighbourhood of Bruntsfield, sur...
10/04/2025

Nothing beats the sun shining down on our bistro. We’re blessed to be in the wonderful neighbourhood of Bruntsfield, surrounded by some of the best local businesses and friends we could ask for.

We would love to welcome you through our doors this week.

In Japanese culture, spring represents new life, new beginnings. Aratana Hajimari or ‘A New Beginning’ is used around th...
05/04/2025

In Japanese culture, spring represents new life, new beginnings. Aratana Hajimari or ‘A New Beginning’ is used around this time of year.

A weekend walk around Edinburgh’s Old Town, heading through The Meadows and ending up at Harajuku Kitchen. Did we just plan your weekend for you...?

The woman behind Harajuku Kitchen, our own Creative Director Kaori Simpson. Kaori is the driving force behind the bistro...
03/04/2025

The woman behind Harajuku Kitchen, our own Creative Director Kaori Simpson. Kaori is the driving force behind the bistro and is ecstatic it has reached its 12th birthday. The bistro showcases authentic (& delicious) Japanese dishes, and has gained an AA Rosette along the way.

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks to hear more from Kaori on her upbringing, family life, Harajuku Kitchen and plans for the future.



All this... for £14.90? Our Weekday Teishoku Menu is a sight to behold. Customise your order with two main dishes and en...
01/04/2025

All this... for £14.90? Our Weekday Teishoku Menu is a sight to behold. Customise your order with two main dishes and enjoy a side portion of rice and miso soup.

12-2:30pm Monday to Friday
5-6pm Monday to Thursday

We’ve been preparing a few new dishes to add to our bistro menu for a while now, and the time is almost upon us to share...
27/03/2025

We’ve been preparing a few new dishes to add to our bistro menu for a while now, and the time is almost upon us to share more details!

Adding to our menu is always a special occasion and something we take very seriously. Chef Nobu and Chef Kaori bring decades of top experience to our kitchen and take a lot of pride in bringing authentic Japanese cuisine to the people of Edinburgh.

Sake is as synonymous with Japanese cuisine as sushi or udon noodles, but how much do you actually know about ‘Japanese ...
25/03/2025

Sake is as synonymous with Japanese cuisine as sushi or udon noodles, but how much do you actually know about ‘Japanese rice wine’?

Yes, we call it wine, however sake is actually brewed rather than distilled - making it closer to beer (although that’s where the similarities end).

is one of our favourite serves at the bistro, playing a part in our classic sake flight. Okuden Kanzukuri is a Masumi sake that’s mellow and mild-mannered with flavours balanced on the rice's sweetness, acidity, and the savoury aspects of sake.

We suggest pairing this with some of our delicate fish dishes, especially our tuna sashimi.

Address

10 Gillespie Place
Edinburgh
EH104HS

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
5pm - 9pm

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