Dusit Thai Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

Went with a couple of friends at their suggestion because I don't really know Thistle street and haven't heard of Dusit before. But I'll definitely be back. Very friendly and helpful staff that gave a warm welcome and the food was very good. They even asked if I wanted the food less spicy which was a bonus for me😂 can't fault it in any way! A definite recommendation for sure!

Consistently fantastic with the best customer service

Great Thai restaurant, reasonable prices, good real food, good size portions. Visited that place few times for lunch and dinner 🥘. Recommended to book a table in advance- phone only.

Beautiful good here good service also.

Really good ambiance, excellent service and above all delicious food!! Lots of flavour and authentic spices.

The food was delicious. Staff are so friendly & attentive. Highly recommend & can't wait to go back.

Tasty plentiful banquet and attentive service. The cellar table was odd but we got our own full-time waiter so couldn't grumble too much. Good price for central Edinburgh.

Comfortable environment, efficient staff, authentic Thai food. I highly recommend

We had a variety of dishes, and everything was absolutely delicious. The duck main was particularly excellent with crispy skin and perfectly cooked duck. The service was brilliant 👏 when we arrived, there were no tables available, but the lady working there said no problem go down the street to the pub, and she came and called us when a table was available.

Fast service, good food, good atmosphere

Lunch at the DUSIT is always a treat ! What amazing flavours the chefs manage to create in their food. We are never disappointed with the dishes on offer whether from the 2 course lunch or A la carte. We had starters of Vegetable Spring Rolls along with a Warm Chicken Salad. This was followed by a Roast Duck Breast with Teriyaki Sauce and a Chicken Thai Red Curry. All food was delicious as usual , washed down with a bottle of Merlot.

It doesn’t get better than this. I’ve been back 5 days in a row.

Food was wonderful, the ambience cozy and staff most attentive. Will be back!

Beautiful food and service is fantastic. Panang curry with sticky rice. Cooked to perfection.

Starters were brilliant but mains were kind of sweet. Taste is one’s personal choice, maybe thats how Thai is. Overall we enjoyed it.

If you like Thai food, then you'll love Dusit as it's amazing!

Worth to dine. The food was all great

One of my favourite Thai restaurants. Everything here is so delicious!

Super food. Duck salad starter a particular highlight. Awsome fast, cheerful and helpful service.

A very nice discovery, the food is refined and truly excellent. We feel that the dishes are fresh and homemade. The service is very responsive and the atmosphere is pleasant.

One of the best Thai restaurants I have experienced knowing that my wife is Thai and that we unfortunately have no restaurant of this quality in France in Paris. The dishes are delicious, succulent and plentiful. Impeccable price quality

By far my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Great value, great service and the food is amazing. So fresh and feels so good for you.

Incredible service and even a better food.

We recently dined at Dusit Thai Restaurant and were impressed by the fantastic home-cooked Thai food. The dishes were authentic and flavorful, offering a comforting taste of Thailand. While the food was delightful, it didn't quite match the innovative flair of some of the newer specialist Thai restaurants in the area. Nonetheless, it was a satisfying meal. However, we encountered significant issues with the service. Despite having a reservation, we felt rushed through our dining experience and completed our meal in less than 50 minutes. It was clear that the restaurant was focused on turning tables quickly and overbooking, which detracted from what should have been an enjoyable Friday night out. The excessive wait times for those who had booked and the acceptance of walk-ins that could not be properly accommodated further exacerbated the problem. While we understand the challenges of operating in a competitive market, the pressure to leave quickly overshadowed the positive aspects of our visit. Unfortunately, this has deterred us from returning anytime soon, which is a shame given the quality of the food.

The best Thai place in Edinburgh! The Pad Thai was the best Pad Thai I ever eat!

We can't recommend it hard enough. The food is amazing! The kind of food that makes you laugh. The staff is incredibly attentive, efficient, friendly, and professional. We ordered the banquet, and everything was delicious. We will be back for sure

Very delicious for Asian food lovers.

What a great find. Situated down a lovely cobbled street this restaurant was first class. Although very busy (6.30pm on a Wednesday!) the food and service were excellent. We love Thai food and the restaurant did not disappoint. The menus was great and we had scallops and king Prawn starters with a chicken penang curry, rice and a Prawn pad thai for main course - excellent! We also had a nice bottle of wine at a reasonable price. Highly recommend

All I can say is amazing food, service and great value. Absolutely delicious. We even asked for Thai starter not on the menu and they did this for us. I love Thai food and this I up there with the best if not the best.

Beaut wee Thai place a bit off the beaten track. Menu has all the classics and some special stuff that really hits. Good veggie options including some of the best tofu I've had. Not strictly Thai but their roti is sensational and does actually work with the Thai food which I guess they knew or they wouldn't have it on the menu like the wee geniuses they are.

Amazing experience at Dusit. We went here as other reviewers mentioned good vegetarian options and I definitely can attest to that! We ordered Tofu Satay and Coconut Samosa (can't remember the actual name, but that's the item) for starter. Spicy crispy tofu & mixed vegetable plum stir fry and rice on the side for mains. And then a coconut rice pudding for dessert. Everything was delicious and portions were quite generous, we shared it all and left quite full. Staff were very attentive and friendly, service was quick. I would definitely recommend this as a place to go for vegetarians in Edinburgh.

Superb food! Aroi mak. Thank you for a lovely time…

Excellent food and vibe - even on a Monday evening! Service was very good. Great variety - recommend the stir fried lamb shank. Good value for money too.

Excellent food and great value. We went on a Monday evening and the restaurant was full and had a great vibe.

Amazing food which is both tasty and well presented.The coconut desert is heaven

Our favourite Thai in Edinburgh. Make sure you get the banquet meal. It's great value for 2 people. 6 individual starters each ( they are to die for! ) and you get 3 main courses plus a rice and a noodle side. Great value

Fantastic appetizers, really fresh ingredients, appropriately fast service if that’s what you desire. We has a chicken stir fry and a curry with Roti bread, amazing!

Visited for 1st time, very busy , staff very friendly, food was fantastic, HOWEVER food was very rushed, staff trying to remove plates before finished a course, next course ⁷arriving before everyone finished. Even when we were putting our coats on at the table to leave other diners were trying to sit down. The food us great but seems pushing numbers through the door is more important than the diner experience.

This is the best Thai restaurant I have ever been to! We were served very quickly and the staff were lovely. We had the Gai Manow, Panama duck curry and Pad Kraprao. They were all delicious!

Exceptional Thai meal with service to match The flavors of the dishes we had were vibrant. Each dish (pad Thai, a curry, green papaya salad and a chicken vegetable stirfry) was unique and delicious on its own. The wait staff was attentive without being intrusive, paying attention to every need we might have. The warmth of the staff ensured a satisfying meal and a memorable experience in Edinburgh. I would eat here every day. Do not miss.

Staff was friendly and accommodating and food was superb. Delicious green curry that was perfectly spicy. Generous portion and safe for gluten free / coeliac.

Excellent Thai food, nice atmosphere. Authentic and first rate! Right off of George St in Newtown

Staff were fantastic! Really friendly and attentive. Food was exceptional! Best Thai restaurant in Edinburgh by far. A hidden gem!

There is a reason this is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Edinburgh: it is incredible. The food is beautifully in look and flavour, the staff incredibly friendly and attentive. Absolutely delicious and not to be missed.

Some of the best Thai food we have ever had! Absolutely delicious and the service is incredible. They were also very kind and fit us in before their next reservation. Couldn't recommend it more!

Food is amazing. Service is even more so. Such a gem.

Absolutely, hands down, great place! Very friendly and attentive staff. 👍 The food was just as good as one might hope for. Well presented and, most importantly, tasty. 👍 If/when I ever return to Edinburgh I will be here again.

Excellent Thai food and somehow even better service. Everyone in this restaurant was pleasant, welcoming, and the service was incredibly efficient and fast. The food was cooked perfectly, garnished beautifully, and full of flavor. Some of the best Thai cuisine I've ever had!

One of the best Thai restaurants I’ve been been to. We went around 17:30 without a reservation as a party of two and they were able to squeeze us in if we could be done by 19:00. The interior is dark and modern. Our servers were all wonderfully kind and very attentive. We order the Popia Ped (duck spring rolls) and Song Gleur Juer Gan (sweet potato fritters) to start. Both were great. The spring rolls were super crispy and flavorful and the potato fritters were savory and came with a yummy tangy dipping sauce. For mains we ordered the Gai Dusti (mango, chili, cashew chicken) and the Tofun Sam Rod (tangy/ spicy tofu). Both were incredible. The chicken was very flavorful — sweet and tangy and yummy. The tofu though was the star of the show. I wish this dish was on every Thai menu! So tangy and garlicky and spicy. It was addicting. I could have eaten the sauce as a soup it was so yummy. I highly recommend trying out this spot while in Edinburgh. Our experience was outstanding and it was one of our favorite meals while visiting.

Best restaurant in Edinburgh. Best in Britain probably too. Even if Thai food is not your 'go to', order something small, the service will not disappoint. It is impeccable.

I have lived 18 years in Bangkok and know Thai food very well. This is a pretty good effort, without key ingredients missing or Chinese influence as is so common the situation with Thai dining abroad. Definitely not a disappointment and better than their local competition. Good selection and authentic flavour and presentation. Serving are large too. Staff are Thai. One glaring omission however is no pork, which frankly is a core ingredient in Thai cuisine, more than beef or duck. Imagine a Thai restaurant without prawns! Yes Thailand has a significant Muslim representation, but it's a very small one and leaving pork off the menu is a big fail. In BKK a 4 but for Edinburgh, 4.5+

Been several times for lunch with friends. Exceptional service food is delicious and the atmosphere and the staff will always make me go back and recommend

Food is outstanding, every single time. The staff are also so nice, they can't do enough for you and go above and beyond 🫶🏼

Very good restaurant with a great variety of dishes (including veg)

Great experience, great treatment and the food and presentation of this was exquisite. To highlight the pad thai with prawns. Although the chicken satay was good, I have eaten better.

Food was delicious for everyone in the group. Well staffed and very friendly

the whole restaurant was so tiny so even for two people it is like they have set on the same table with strangers. I could hear that the manager was yelling at staff.

This was probably the best place we ate in Edinburgh during our week stay. It’s a small spot but the food packs a punch! Everything we ordered was hot and fresh and full of flavor! Plus lots of spice on their spicy dishes! We ordered money bags, chicken satay, Pad Prig King and another chicken dish Kua something (forgot the name) as well as their fried noodles; and all were hands down delicious!! I absolutely recommend you give this place a try if you’re in the area. Also recommend making a reservation if you’re trying to go during the weekend, do so a couple of days ahead as they get booked quickly! If it’s during the weekday you should be fine. Overall such a tasty spot in the city.

Starters were absolutely divine, but the mains were slightly below my expectations so giving only four stars. The receptionist guy was a bit cold/unwelcoming for Edinburgh standards, but other staff were very attentive, warm & courteous. Highly recommended.

The serving staff were wonderful to us. The food was delicious, very fresh, hot and tasty. The filo pastry moneybag parcels were next level. It's worth booking since it fills up fast in the evening, understandably. Make sure to check out the bathrooms downstairs, they are quite cool.

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Pity, the food was tasteless and cost £66 for 3 starters and one main course - lunch time visit. We won't be back again when we visit Edinburgh.

We ate here on many occasions when visiting the city ( we last visited about 10 years ago) and the food was wonderful- so we decided to eat here again for lunch when we visited Edinburgh last week for our Easter break. The service was good but the food not good quailty (especially for £66 without wine and for 3 starters and one main course). We are used to high prices living in London but the food quality was standard to say the least. We were very disappointed with the lack of flavouring and taste - what has changed here??? We believe this place must have different owners and chefs- since the change in the food is soo dramatically poor compared to our previous experiences - hence 2 stars. Quite a pity- we won't be back when we return to Edinburgh again!

Great food, went couple of times

Fantastic Thai food. Shellfish was very good. Chose to visit at a quiet time.

Superb restaurant, great food and very friendly staff. One of the most enjoyable Thai meals we have had, and we've had quite a few! We went for the banquet at a very reasonable price and could not come close to finishing all dishes. The selection of starters, all served with their various accompanying sauces were very tasty, especially the Thai beef salad! The mains (we chose the duck, king prawn and chicken, served with both rice and noodles were also very tasty and high quality. Their house wine selection was also at a very reasonable price and was good quality.

Thank you for looking after us so well, such attentive service. Food was delicious, great atmosphere and look forward to returning.

Wow..we came across this restaurant on day 1 of our Edinburgh trip. Looking for an evening meal. From the offset the welcome given by the staff, intricate details such as taking our coats. Providing water. After we placed our orders and chosen drinks the staff were constantly attentive. Prior to the food arriving, the plates were brought to the table warm. Real folded napkins also. The starter of chicken satay was divine, beautifully presented. The flavors were perfect. The table was cleaned before our mains arrived & again when ice had melted on it. Once again, new cutlery and warm plates before our mains. One dish had a fab rose in a little vase on the side. The pad thai was fully of succelent chicken. The steak teriyaki was full of fresh flavours. We were once again surrounded by very attentive staff. The restaurant is so clean & the entire group of staff were friendly and courteous.

Delicious Thai food; many vegetarian options.

So pleased they could squeeze us in at last minute. the food came with quantity and quality. Flavours were amazing!

Great location, friendly service, good atmosphere and, most importantly, beautiful Thai food. Would recommend this little gem.

Superb food, excellent service and a great buzz, loved it!

Beautiful food, we had the banquet as my hubby had never had Thai, amazing food and supper attentive service, absolutely worth the visit

Excellent restaurant. Staff were great and food was delicious! If you like Thai food this is the place to go in Edinburgh

Kind welcome, excellent service and great food. Definitely I would recommend to enjoy a Thai dinner at Edinburgh New Town

Had my 60 th birthday meal here Table of 16 and was no problems The food was amazing as usual The staff are brilliant and very attentive Very reasonable price Had a brilliant time Thank you so much 😊

What a place! Great ambiance, exceptional service, & mouth-watering food. We ordered their banquet menu and thoroughly enjoyed everything. Starters were my favourite! Out of the three mains stir fry beef was my favourite. We ordered two diet cokes and finished the meal with their green tea. Total was 42£ each but so worth it.

Delightful set lunch menu, very tasty Thai food, choose carefully as many are well spicy. Delicious though and absolutely superb courteous service from Thai staff.

Food was excellent and the staff very attentive. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning, to experience other dishes.

Absolutely superb restaurant. Best Thai food we have had in a long time (and my step daughter just back from Thailand!). Everyone thought their start and mains were excellent. Food was cooked superbly and excellently presented. Definitely recommend going here if you are visiting Edinburgh.

We went to have lunch here without reservation but they still let us walk in. The waitress here was super nice, she helped us a lot in choosing our food. The food was superrrr good. Highly recommend if you want to try Thai cuisine!

The pictures I took of the food definitely don't do it justice. This was our favorite meal in Edinburgh and possibly the best Thai food I've ever had. The service was fantastic and the food was so fresh and flavorful. We got the duck appetizer, specialty curry, and pad thai - all recommendations from our waitress which we were very happy we followed!

Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere. Incredible service. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Have come for dinner many times and had really delicious meals. Great portion sizes and value for money. Staff are absolutely lovely and extremely attentive. Restaurant is very cosy with nice ambience. Starters are all lovely. Highly recommend the tofu panang curry!

Probably the best Thai I've ever been to. The food was excellent - fresh and delicious and the service exceptional and fast. A must-visit.

My wife and I visited this restaurant yesterday and we opted for the two course lunch menu costing £16.95 per person. We started with chicken satay and the filo parcels and had the creamy chicken curry, stir fried beef all served with sticky rice. All the dishes were cooked to perfection, they were fresh and beautifully presented. Additionally, the plates were very large and plentiful particularly for a lunch time deal. At £16.95 for two courses this is a really good deal. The staff are very attentive, polite and professional and the ambiance is modern and bright. The but... comes from the price of their drink; to charge £7.80 for a small glass of sauvignon blanc and £4.90 for a small bottle of Singha in my opinion a bit OTT. Despite my last comment we shall return and would recommend this restaurant.

Incredibly hospitable staff. The food was amazing too. Plenty of vegetarian options.

Stunning freshly prepared Thai food beautifully presented and served by lovely staff. All that's left to say is try it, you will not be disappointed!!

We are lovers of Thai food and this little restaurant is a winner hands down. Great atmosphere, attentive service, food presentation first class and the taste simply divine.

What a fantastic spot for lunch. Opted for the 2 course lunch menu for £16.95. Authentic Thai food. Great portion sizes and so tasty. Service was impeccable. Will certainly return when back in Edinburgh. Thank you so much.

Absolutely amazing food. We were recommended this restaurant and so glad we booked it. Book in advance as they fill up very quickly. The food and the service are outstanding. We will definitely be back.

The restaurant was AMAZING! From start to finish, our experience was wonderful. The staff were very thoughtful and made the dining experience very special. Definitely book a reservation ahead of time. It is a very popular restaurant and was completely full while we were there. We were very excited to visit Dusit after seeing the restaurant on many top dining lists. It has a reputation for being the best Thai food in Edinburgh and honestly has earned it. The food was absolutely delicious. We'd definitely visit Dusit again for dinner if we're ever in Edinburgh. Highly recommend.

First time at this restaurant and it certainly won’t be the last! Amazing food and wonderful, friendly service. Thank you!

I have never experienced service like it outstanding in my opinion, presentation of food is wow and as for the flavours and quality outstanding

What a restaurant! The best Thai banquet we have ever had. After a long day flying up to Edinburgh and checking into our hotel we needed somewhere special to eat. Local friends had said Dusit is the tops - and so it proved to be. The table was reserved months ago because it was the Calcutta Cup Weekend - but our table was ready on time. We had the feast which was a huge choice of starters - eacah with its own specially prepared sauce and then a choice of three main courses - all to share, topped up with fluffy rice and a great bowl of noodles. Such friendly helpful staff on hand to keep us topped up with Singa beer. The best start possible to a long weekend in Edinburgh and the best of places to try Thai food., It was a wow!

Best thai in edinburgh? 100%. We went for the shared banquet. Every dish incredible. Friendly helpful staff.

Lovely atmosphere, attentive service, clean and great looking place and most importantly authentic and delicious food ! Loved every second of our stay, especially the price at the end! Me and my husband shared 9 different items between us including 2 starters, 4 mains, 2 bowls of rice and a dessert and all come to 66 pounds! My husband is Thai and he was so pleased with the whole experience! Thank you to all lovely staff and your contribution - first day in Edinburgh and you all helped to make it unforgettable!

Great place to eat. Food was amazing. Lovely place. Very small but this adds to the atmosphere.

I was spending 2 nights at the end of January 2024 in Edinburgh and decided that I would have a meal at Dusit on the Sunday evening. I called the restaurant a week before to book a table because they are always very busy. I was very surprised when I arrived at the restaurant to discover that they did not have a booking for me!!! It was not a problem fortunately as I was shown to a table. Drinks order placed I looked over the extensive Menu and was undecided about to different Stir Fry King Prawn dishes. The lovely waitress who was looking after me was happy to offer advice. I decided to go along with her suggestion and I was most certainly not disappointed. My meal which I had with Egg Fried Rice was absolutely delicious. I always like to have my meal with a rice bowl and chop sticks so all very enjoyable. Once again a lovely meal in this lovely little restaurant. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. A little word of warning in case you do not check your bills well and that is that they have now started to charge customers a 10 percent service charge which I was surprised about because when I previously visited in May 2023 this was not automatically added to my bill. I really prefer to leave a cash tip for the staff to ensure they get it. I certainly recommend this restaurant if you enjoy Thai food and I will most certainly be back next time a visit Edinburgh.

Excellent soulful food, good portions. Very friendly staff. The place is well ventilated too.