🍽️FoodOpen now · Closes 10:15 PM$$ · Mid-range

Kanpai Sushi

Name: Kanpai Sushi
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into Kanpai Sushi, an intimate Edinburgh spot where the sushi counter is the centrepiece. Order fresh nigiri and light tempura, then pair them with something from the sake menu.

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Full description

Kanpai Sushi pairs sushi and Japanese cooking with an intimate, dimly lit room that reviewers say feels best in the evening. Diners can sit at the kitchen counter or book one of the private rooms, and the sake list is part of the draw.

Guests praise the freshness and presentation of the sushi and the light, crisp tempura, and several visitors say it stands out as one of the better Japanese options in the city. Service is described as attentive and friendly.

With a 4.7 rating and mid-range pricing, it works well for a couple's dinner or a relaxed lunch.

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Address

8-10 Grindlay St, Edinburgh EH3 9AS, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Reservations are recommended, especially for the counter or a private room
go in the evening, when the dark, intimate decor works best
the sushi and tempura are the dishes reviewers rave about

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Reviews

Always have a fantastic meal at Kanpai. The sushi is so fresh and beautifully presented and the tempura is light and delicious. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere and friendly service.

Teresa Ironside

3/5

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