Sushiya

Sushiya

19 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2BQ

Telephone 0131 313 3222
Food served Tue–Thu & Sun noon–2.30m, 5–10.30pm; Fri noon–2.30pm, 5–11pm; Sat noon–3pm, 5–11pm. Closed Mon.
Average price £16 (lunch); £16 (evening meal)
Website www.sushiya.co.uk

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Sushiya is Edinburgh’s bite-sized taste of Tokyo, as tiny, bright and inviting as the futo maki sushi. With only 25 covers it is undeniably small, but the stylish, minimalist interior keeps the feel spacious even when it’s busy and there’s a steady stream of people collecting takeaway. Everything at Sushiya is done well, from the stylish bowls and plates to the delicately shaped cucumber slices between the mackerel and scallop sashimi, so fresh it seems to evaporate in the mouth. The range of sushi is wide and exciting, traditional and modern (the grilled eel nigiri packs a particularly tasty punch) but Sushiya offers much more. Delicate, crisp tempura and deep, warming bowls of ramen are complemented by specials like the intriguing grilled aubergine with miso sauce and seared swordfish, both recent additions to the menu. The black sesame ice-cream is curiously moreish, summing up Sushiya perfectly: elegant and delicious.

High point: Super-fresh sashimi and sushi
Low point: Booking is an absolute must

Number of wines sold by the glass: 2
Music on stereo: quiet japanese pop
Capacity: 25
Largest group: 22
Open since: 2005
House wine: £15.90 per bottle

Comments & ratings

9. Plastivore – 3 Dec 2012, 11:05am Sushiya Report

This is a very good place! The sushi is good and the service excellent. Although, I agree that it is not the most authentic sushi, but even those "westernised" sushi are good.

The only down point is that I find it quite expensive for such a small and easily crowded place. But don't let it fool you, it's worth it.

8. Gastronaut – 2 Oct 2012, 1:03pm Sushiya Report: Without a doubt the best sushi in town - apart from their sister restaurant, Kanpai on Grindlay Street! The dragon roll was particularly good - also the best gyozas I've had in Edinburgh. Another are where they've got the edge on the other Japanese joints is that they don't scrimp on their sashimi!! Very important.

7. KikiLeith – 16 Feb 2012, 2:17pm Sushiya Report: LOVE LOVE LOVE Sushiya. Def the best sushi bar in Edinburgh. The seared tuna with sesame is a fave, as is the seafood tempura ramen noodles. Good service, fresh produce and very very tasty.

6. marsbar – 1 May 2011, 6:07pm Sushiya Report: My favourite Japanese restaurant in Edinburgh. I love the sushi/sashimi (although usually check out what looks good at the bar before ordering), and one taste of the ramen takes me back to Japan in a jiffy! I find the menu only gives you a hint at Japanese cuisine but what they produce is fantastic.

5. DocDelia – 9 Apr 2011, 8:00pm Sushiya Report: I really like this sushi bar. Having never been to Japan, I can't say if it is truly authentic but I eat here regularly and everyone I have taken has enjoyed it (both friends and family). I recommend booking as it is always busy. For two dining I would suggest the veg tempura, dumplings, dragon or rainbow rolls plus one other rice dish to start off with. I think the chef moved and there was a dip in quality but it seems to be back up to its good standard again. Great place for a bite to eat after work or before the cinema. I also occasionally order ahead and pick up a takeaway.

4. camerasforeyes – 19 Mar 2010, 3:11pm Sushiya Report

Agree with Haggis Pizza and B-Boy actually. The sushi is the best in Edinburgh, but best of a bad bunch is nothing to shout about.

This is American style sushi, very sweet, avocado, mayo, tempura rolls etc... Food is presented well and reasonably good. Its not authentic at all though.

Quality of the raw fish is poor. I love raw fish but I normally stick to eating pre-cooked things such as eel or soft shell crab. A good way to tell is look at the mackerel or saba as it degrades the quickest.

Salmon is fresh as it is grown here in Scotland but anyone that eats farmed salmon without MSC certification is mental.

3. B-Boy – 16 Feb 2010, 12:16pm Sushiya Report

Quite simply the best sushi in Edinburgh. How this restaurant was not hitlisted in its category I'll never know.

Fresh produce, beautifully presented and in cosy surroundings. You'll have to book at the weekend though as it gets pretty busy. Other than the sushi I'd also recommend the tempura which is covered in an incredibly light batter and the chicken teriyaki is simply divine.

2. haggis pizza – 20 Dec 2009, 9:31am Sushiya Report: It is no authentic Japanese food.
The chef doesn't seem to understand the importance of soup stock. I didn't touch Tuna sashimi as the colur suggested it was not fresh. The outer shell of Tonkatsu was soggy.
It was much better last year. Did the chef change?

1. Jen – 28 May 2008, 11:31am Report: This was a real treat for me a sushi lover, the last thing i expected to find was a decent sushi bar in edinburgh. The menu had enough for adventurers to explore but any raw seafood phobs would be more than satisfied with their hot dishes. The salmon sushami was fresh and tasty and complemented the maki set. The resurtant is small, clean, and funky and added to that trendy japanese feel. I would suggest to book though as it was packed at lunch and people were turned away.

Average rating 4/5 from 8 reviews of Sushiya.

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