Hope Izakaya

Friends and I had a wonderful experience here :) The food was delicious and good portion sizes, the staff were attentive and friendly. Lovely atmosphere and place to eat (the decor and presentation is gorgeous). Polaroid wall is a cute touch too! I only have good words for this place - will definitely visit again :D

Amazing restaurant, definitely worth seeking out if you love traditional Japanese food. The guy welcoming us was extremely friendly! I had the omurice and it was delish, my partner got the Inaniwa Udon w/ BBQ skewers and shares the same opinion! The restaurant screams "Japanese" with the decor, music (j-pop bangers), and staff greeting you as you enter. I've been to Japan before and they've definitely put a part of it in Edinburgh. Do not pass this place by if you have the chance! (also get your photo taken to add to the collection!!)

Loved the place. The waitress was always smiling and very attentive. The mocktail I ordered was perfect, they are usually too sweet in other restaurant but the balance was just right. Not the typical menu we see in most Japanese restaurant, it offered original options (we ordered ox tongue and cabbage and octopus pancake). At the end, they ask you if you want to take a Polaroid picture for their wall, it's totally optional and they are kind enough to take two: one for them and one for you to keep. They are quite perfectionists on the service they offer, the table next to us ordered an omurice and when they cut the omelet and it was a bit too cooked, they kindly offered to redo it.