Bluerapa Thai

6 Torphichen Place, Edinburgh, EH3 8DU

Telephone 0131 629 0447
Opening times Mon–Sat noon–2.30pm; 5.30–10.30pm; Sun 5.30–10.30pm
Food served Sat/Sun, Tue/Wed 5.30–10.30pm; Thu/Fri noon–2.30pm and 5.30–10.30pm. Closed Mon.
Average price £8.95 (set lunch); £15.50 (evening meal)
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Website www.bluerapathai.co.uk

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Small, sparse and brightly lit, Bluerapa has been plying its trade in the unprepossessing Haymarket byway of Torphichen Place for just under two years. Punters in search of fine dining might consider venturing furthering into town – the food here is more canteen than cuisine and the décor a touch on the sterile side – but with a cohort of loyal regulars, this family-run business has carved out a niche of its own. With sit-in mains from £9.95 per person, rice included in the price and reasonable corkage for BYOB, it’s hard to baulk at the rates, but the quality of ingredients doesn’t always compare to similarly priced establishments. Chicken tastes cheap and spongy; an oversweet red curry stints on the peppers and flavours tend towards the simplistic, constructed perhaps to please the palates of the rugby crowd. Desserts fare better, with generous helpings of coconut ice-cream drenched in syrup and dotted with lychees and several banana-based options. Staff are helpful and patient and there’s a steady trickle of customers availing themselves of the reasonably priced takeaway service.

High point: Casual atmosphere and cheerful staff
Low point: The food isn't always up to scratch

Delivery: £1.50 charge, maximum 5 mile radius
Provides: Children's portions, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: Saxophone covers of popular tracks
Capacity: 25
Largest group: 25
Open since: 2011
BYOB: £2; beer 50p corkage

Comments & ratings

3. Plastivore – 3 Dec 2012, 11:52am Bluerapa Thai Report

Nice and authentic Thai restaurant. I have been there twice: one lunch, and one dinner. I found it to be very reasonably priced for lunch, but too expensive for dinner.

Don't get me wrong, it is really good and authentic, but overpriced for dinner.

2. timm – 23 Aug 2012, 8:13pm Bluerapa Thai Report: The laap or nam tok are just superb, and the papaya salad is simple but very effective as well. We've had a few of the other dishes all of which have been perfectly nice and excellent value but I really think it's the salads (spicy dishes bursting with flavour) and starters where they excel enough to get five stars and a glowing recommendation from me. The place itself is no frills but friendly and fells very much like Thailand.

1. HMC – 19 Sep 2011, 1:59pm Bluerapa Thai Report: From the outside, this restaurant appears a bit cheap and indeed the dining experience is not extravagant in any way, but the food itself is superb. Compliments to the chef who filled our tummies. The sharing platter for starters was delicious with a variety of dishes to bite into. We were provided with an extra starter free of charge, for no apparent reason! The mains were of equal high standards - the Red Thai Curry and the traditional Pad Thai dishes both so authentic, I could not fault anything. Having eaten the local cuisine throughout Thailand, I often feel disappointed when I go to Thai restaurants around Edinburgh, but the food here was stunning. The cheap prices were a bonus. They are not licensed to sell alcohol but they are happy for you to bring your own. Highly recommended +++

Average rating 4/5 from 3 reviews of Bluerapa Thai.

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