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One of the better sushi places in Edinburgh-although much better to sit in than take away. Lots of dishes you don't normally get from a sushi place-wa…
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Hay Sushi
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Sushi. Its all about the fish and the fish has to be fresh. This close to the coast, sourcing good fish and serving it up should be easy. So why isnt …
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Tasty food. Good delivery service. The sea weed portions were extremely generous and felt fresh. However the tempura was pretty poor and mostly just b…
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7 Reviews on “Hay Sushi”
One of the better sushi places in Edinburgh-although much better to sit in than take away. Lots of dishes you don’t normally get from a sushi place-wasabi parcels are pretty good (salmon and Wasabi layers) Takeaway is a hit or a miss, wouldn’t recommend the hotter dishes such as gyozas on take out as they just don’t quite cut it!
Sushi. Its all about the fish and the fish has to be fresh. This close to the coast, sourcing good fish and serving it up should be easy. So why isnt Edinburgh awash in excellent sushi eateries?I think it has something to do with the fish eating public. Edinburgh is a haven for foodies and sports a vast range of different cuisines but raw fish is still a step too far for many people. Its a good thing that sushi restaurants also offer all kinds of cooked fish, chicken and meat dishes. There is more to Japanese cuisine than just raw fish but a lot of it we are unlikely to see. Fermented yellow beans or tofu are not popular with a Western palate, even kimchi that delightfully hot Korean cabbage pickle isnt a universal favorite. We do enjoy edamame and we have taken to eel and rice, chicken katsy curry and teriyaki. The king and queen of sushi fishes are still tuna and salmon.Edinburgh wasnt always sushi central but now there are several sushi restaurants in town. The first one that really hit my radar was Sushiya, a tiny little sushi restaurant hidden behind a bus stop on Dalry Road. It has been there for nigh on ten years, offers all kinds of interesting dishes and is always busy. I am not biased about Sushiya: I love the place. I like that it is small and busy and that the fish is fresh. Since I started going to sushiya a lot of new Sushi restaurants have opened in Edinburgh, in Tollcross, off George Street, on Candlemaker Row, in Harvey Nicks and on Rose Street. Theres even one two doors down from Sushiya. Some of them impressed me and some of them have not. Heres a quick rundown of the ones Ive been to most recently and think are worth talking about.A newcomer and one that Danielle seems to go to rather frequently is Kanpai Sushi. This is located in what used to be Stac Polly and not for nothing did it win the Most Stylish award in the Lists most recent food and drink guide. Its one of those places that you sit enjoying your delicious food but see a dish being conveyed to another table and think Im going to have to come back for that. The menu is presented as a book of appetizing photos you can even view this online which is a good thing as their website is one of the most irritating Ive come across recently. The choice is wide and the fish very fresh. If that variety is not tip top, it simply isnt on the menu that day. Theres some lovely cooked dishes too.I recently went to Sushiya for edamame, soft shell crab tempura, dragon roll and special sashimi. It was great. Whats in the sashimi varies depending on whats available, but typically it features tuna, salmon, sea bass, clam, octopus, prawn and squid. Raw squid may sound odd but it is delicious. They score the meat so that is is easy to chew and the flavour is fresh, soft and buttery. I could eat a lot of squid sashimi and not get bored. Sashimi has to be really fresh to be tasty and Ive never had anything but excellent sashimi at Sushiya. Soft shell crab is a bit of a favorite and the tempura was fragrant, crunchy and soft. It remains a favorite.Which is why I went to Hay Sushi later that day to get a soft shell crab roll and a rainbow roll to take away. The rolls were good! The soft shell crab was moist and crunchy in its rice jacket, its little legs sticking jauntily up from the end of the roll. I got a glass of water and some wasabi peas as I waited for my food, which was a nice touch. Hay Sushi seats a lot of people so it is not as cosy as Sushiya but I liked the look of some of the things on the menu. Theres an interesting avocado starter, and a couple of nice-looking re-mixes of the ever-popular salmon/tuna, rice and mayo combo.The previous week I went to Tangs for the first time. A friend of mine grew up in Japan and will eat sushi nowhere else. They are on Candlemaker Row, down from Greyfriars Bobby. The dragon roll was the best Id had, creamy and with eel as well as with tuna and salmon, and to my delight they had a really good kimchi. Tangs are a little pricier than the other two and have an interesting menu. They also sell kimchi, which makes me very happy.Lets not forget that Yo! Sushi are in Harvey Nichols. Im a fan of them too but there you know what you get. Thats sort of the idea with chain restaurants: consistent quality and service. I like Yo! a lot but I prefer smaller restaurants like Sushiya, Tangs and Hay Sushi. Saying that, if Yo! in Edinburgh did blue Mondays (when all the dishes are the same, lower end of the scale price) Id go there more regularly.If youre not convinced about raw fish, go anyway. I lied sushi doesnt have to be all about the fish edinburghfoody.com
Tasty food. Good delivery service. The sea weed portions were extremely generous and felt fresh. However the tempura was pretty poor and mostly just batter without any vegetables in it. Sashimi could have tasted fresher if one wants to be picky. However the maki rolls were good and of high standard. Good for a nice evening in but there is definitely better sushi out there !
Best Sushi Ever!. I was taken to Hay Sushi by a friend as it was supposed to be one of the best Japanese in Edinburgh. I was impressed by the quality and freshness of the sashimi and the variety of hot and cold food they have. I come from London and have tried many different Japanese but none can compare to what Hay Sushi have to offer in terms of taste and imagination – their ocean roll and dragon roll was just exquisite not to mention their seafood special ramen which was to die for!The decor was very stylish and provide a nice and comfortable setting. The staff was well mannered and helpful without being annoying. I really enjoyed my experience at Hay Sushi and am very disappointed that they do not have a franchise over in London but I will definitely come back to Hay Sushi if I was to ever visit Edinburgh again!
Definitely recommand hay sushi. Took my husband and my 2 years old daughter to hay sushi in haymarket for our anniversary dinner on friday last week. it was great dinning experience, it offers great choice of sushi, the texture of sushi are very nice, raw fish is freshness. must try it out if you are a true janpenese lover.
Hay…???/sushi. The sushi rice was a bit too sweet for me. Also aside from the nigiri/sashimi I didn’t really care for the rolls.I have a great dining experience and would go again if it were closer to me.i’m not really sure why people like this place. The food was average, but so are the prices at many other sushi places within close proximity.With so many decent sushi places cropping up, I see no need to go back to this establishment in the future.
Best Japanese in Edinburgh!. I went to Hay Sushi on the recommendation of a friend and I was pleasantly surprised. The sushi was so fresh and appetising and great value for money especially the bento boxes for less than 10 and free miso soup! I will be going back on a regualr basis to try out the rest of their menu!