HIBIKI Japanese dynamic kitchen & bar in Edinburgh, City of

Very cute location, good food and friendly staff.

This is a little gem and you should seek it out if you like Japanese food. The food is fresh and full of fantastic favours. The waiter was incredible and immediately made us feel welcome and offered us food suggestions to try. The service and food was amazing. Would highly recommend.

We really enjoyed the food and service also, i can just recommend it!

Great atmosphere. Located in the basement. Delicious food in a quiet atmosphere. (Just the thing in a hectic city) Delicious ramen and delicious gyosas. Delicious sushi.

Delicious ramen and really nice waitstaff. Will definitely come again.

The ramen is amazing! Also the gyozas are incredible! Great place to stop by and eat delicious food! The service by TC is awesome! Very kind!

A Japanese restaurant that deserves to be known! Delicious food, impeccable service, quiet setting. A real good address, thank you

My man tc is the best. Been coming for several years now, and his customer service is 40/10. The food is also good and consistent, the restaurant is tidy, clean and airy. Location is very nice.

This restaurant qualifies itself as an “izakaya” style restaurant and from what I have experience it is not the case at all. I have been to Izakaya’s in Japan and this is nowhere near what you expect in a real izakaya. That being said, the interior decoration is pretty nice, and the service was great. Now about the food, I tried the tonkatsu curry and some sushi. The curry was good, but the tonkatsu was clearly bad. The chicken had a weird taste in my mouth, and therefore it could have been great but the chicken has to be fresher next time. The sushi was also not very good, the fish had close to no taste and the rice was way too warm to be eaten in a sushi. I am pretty disappointed by this considering the prices. I like the idea of trying to create an izakaya experience, but the menu and drink choices just don’t make sense at all… The only positive note was the service, the manager looked happy to be working here and was sometimes running to get our meals served as fast as possible 😅 I won’t be coming back sadly, I don’t really recommend this restaurant if you are looking for good Japanese food.

This was a great experience we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, the waiter was perfect, and this place was definitely family friendly.

We visited Edinburgh and went tonight to eat at Hibiki. Huge thank you to TC from the staff on being overly courteous and helpful for us. He made the whole meal so great.

Food is brilliant! Everything we've tried is delicious

In Edinburgh for business after a very early flight I didn’t want hotel food, had already made four trips to Pret-a-manger that day and fancied something light and tasty. Google maps came to the rescue and I arrived at 7pm on a weekday asking for a table for one. Very friendly staff, delicious looking menu, hard to pick. I asked the waiter to choose for me and I wasn’t disappointed - some freshly seared salmon maki followed by pork udon noodles - that wasn’t even on the menu but the waiter decided it’s what I needed - he wasn’t wrong. The best Japanese food I’ve had, very reasonable prices - think Wagamama turned up to 11!

Absolutely great experience! We were served by a very friendly and polite waiter, we had a great chat as well. My family and I were walking around the city and decided to eat something hot and warm. Very satisfied, thank you!

Dîner délicieux. Nous avons aimé les ramen, les gyosa, les sushis. Très bon accueil. Idéal en famille notamment. Calme et confortable Merci

Choice based on positive reviews read. Absolutely shared for a particularly kind and attentive service and for the absolutely high quality food. Highly recommended!

I was craving sushi and this was the perfect restaurant for my last evening in Edinburgh. TC was warm and welcoming upon my arrival. I ordered the spicy edamame (delicious) and the Chirashi Don (fresh and tasty) which came with miso soup and seaweed salad. Thought the portions were ample and I left very satisfied. The restaurant has a nice, calm ambiance and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood!

We both had ramen that came with gyoza on the side. The broth was super tasty and the meat in the dishes was really generous.

Je ne mets pas excellent car les prix me semblent très excessifs : 18,80 livres (22,30€) le plat de 6 sur la photo, je vous laisse juger en fonction de votre appétit, mais pour un mangeur normal 12 est une bonne portion, donc en gros vous en aurez pour 45€ sans compter les boissons et desserts. Cela dit les makis sont excellents, tout est frais, bien présenté et plein de saveurs. Si vous voulez vous faire plaisir sans compter, c’est le bon endroit ! La salle est calme (mais un peu sombre en demi sous-sol) à quelques pas de la frénésie de la vieille ville.

First, the food: the Tonkotsu Ramen was absolutely superb - every bite was amazing, including the broth. The egg was perfect, the pork was not chewy or dry, and it was topped with chilli paste that gently mixed with the broth as you eat. Simply divine! This bowl of deliciousness was served with a couple of gyoza, and bear in mind I’m not a fan of gyoza because whenever I have them I find them dry and chewy. But these ones, they are the best gyoza I’ve ever had. Daughter ordered some nigiris, maki, and squid karaage, which she said it was the best, better than our usual local Japanese restaurant. We finished the meal with some new dessert… sesame ice cream (really good sesame taste), and coconut black rice pudding (very good and a must, it’s a bit like sticky rice pudding). Now, for the atmosphere and service: beautiful and authentic feel to the place. It suits families, as well as for couples. The service was friendly but professional. Drinks served quickly and so was the food! Price was a little pricy, but it worth every penny. I would definitely come back again and I would highly recommended Hibiki if you’re around in Edinburgh.

Incredible flavors and service. The sushi, ramen and Tom yum soup were so fresh and flavorful. The server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The vibes were vibin. Highly recommend!

Absolutely high quality in japanese food and very reasonable prices. Service was excellent and trustworthy Highly recommendable

Beautiful Japanese restaurant close-ish to Charlotte Square. Really lovely atmosphere, and attentive, kind staff. We ordered Tantan and Tonkotsu Ramen and both were splendid. Lena was our server and she was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience. Love from Canada.

Food was never delivered. But I’m being charged

It was my first time dining here and the food was delicious and very mouth-watering. The waiter, TC, also did a fantastic job of demonstrating how to use chopsticks appropriately and provided me with immaculate service. The atmosphere was very relaxing and felt authentic. I would strongly recommend eating out here.

This was some of the best quality sushi we have had. The salmon and prawns were very high quality. We loved the service and ambience of the restaurant. Highly recommended.

For us, it is a must if you go to Edinburgh. The food, the kindness of the personal, the quality of the food is simply outstanding. Due to my job, I have to go to Tokyo quite often, and I must say that the food here at Hibiki is the same (if not better) that the one I have in Japan. Last, I will say a big THANK YOU to the waiter we had all the times we where at Hibiki; TC, you are one of a kind and you make the experience at Hibiki a memorable one. We will be back (again).

In a sentence: if you fancy an overcooked, overspiced, and overpriced raven, look no further. As a family, we don't get out as much as we used to, and we prize every opportunity and purposefully look for experiences worth having. The staff and atmosphere were alright. It's a bit too shiny and not as authentic as one would appreciate. The food was where my troubles started. The prawn and veg3table tempura and chicken karaage were reasonable and pleasing. The ramen was an utter disgrace. The bone broth was beyond necessary suppressed by chilli and other spices. The egg/nitamago fell apart. The noodles were utterly overcooked. The meat/kasu was passable. My tantanmen ramen was drowned in chilli oil. No taste came through. The minced meat was passable for consistency. You should not worry about the taste, you won't feel it. Labelled as 'mildly spicy', it took me by so much surprise I had to order a glass of milk to breathe afterwards and a chicken teriyaki donburi to actually have something in me... And I easily burry a scotch bonnet in my chilli con carne, so this was unexpected. We make ramen. Know how to cook the broth over hours and hours. We delight in Japanese cuisine - home made or at a restaurant - and know most of the places in our vicinity. So at the end we've got the bill. £3 for a glass of milk... £100 overall, with the audacity of asking for £10 service charge. So this was the last time for us here. If you want quality Japanese cuisine, walk two blocks to Hakataya, pleasant, authentic, polite, and delicious Even maki&ramen has much better quality ramen, though I guess an ASDA instant ramen pot would surpass this. Just add enough chilli...

While not the best sushi I ate, it's tasty enough I'd comfortably come back here to eat from time to time. I especially enjoyed the nigiri selection - each piece had a different, fresh, well prepared fish.

Very friendly waiter. Good food, especially the nigiri was great (salmon, seabass, tuna, fried prawn). Maki was tasty but unnecessarily big. Kaarage was good.

Went to this restaurant last night, very beautiful, food was expensive but definitely worth the price. The waiter was absolutely lovely. Very funny, caring and accommodating. 100% worth a trip here. :)

Really enjoyed our dinner at Hibiki. The food was fantastic as was the staff. We each had something different, along with some sushi and all of us were very pleased. Would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in Edinburgh!! In addition to the great food, we tried the sake flight, which was great! Learned a little bit about the different wines and enjoyed having the opportunity to try them.

A Taste of Japan Habiki offers an immersive dining experience with traditional Japanese ambiance. Their standout dishes include flavorful ramen, expertly crafted sushi, and exceptional teriyaki chicken. With impeccable service and a menu that delights the senses, Habiki is a must-visit for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts.

Delicious food with nice ambient vibe. Staff was very friendly and respectful. Eel was excellent the meat was melting inside of my mouth. Prawns were delicious as well. I highly recommend! :)

Vegan option was tasteless miso :/ Too expensive for what they offered.

Wow loving this Japanese food 🇯🇵🍜🍣

Delicious food and friendly service. Definitely recommended!

Absolutely fantastic Japanese sushi & sashimi… food is excellent, very tasty, good all round menu. Sushi & sashimi to start was amazing, super fresh and prepared very well. The main rice dishes, nice portions, tasty and very well presented with fresh accompaniments. Staff were very friendly and attentive.. around great place to visit.

Little bit more pricey than some other places but quality is worth it. Chicken katsu was so tasty and came with veggies which not many places do- really neat takeaway boxes as well kept it very warm and didn’t spill. The pumpkin coquettes were okay but dip them in the sauce and they were delicious. Sushi was also tasty but had unrolled by the time they got to me 🫶🏻

We wanted good Japanese for our last night in Edinburgh. This place is very pleasant. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Just what we needed

The food was good. The staff are polite and friendly. Recommend.

Had a lovely birthday lunch here! The food was fantastic and we had such an entertaining waiter look after us, always checking in to see if we needed anymore refreshments or sides. They also catered for one of our party who couldn’t eat onions, garlic or chilli - making sure she knew which items she could eat and that her meal was allergy free. Wish I had taken a picture of the food but we couldn’t help but to dig in straight away. Would recommend the Tonkotsu Ramen 🥰

Really lovely evening at this restaurant. Don’t miss it. The surroundings are fun and lovely. Staff really friendly. Highlights although it was all fab were the spicy minced pork noodles, assorted sashimi and duck spring rolls. Lovely wine we had Malbec. A great filling meal just a short walk from St. Andrew’s square. Basement level but don’t let that put you off. A wonderful fun and tasty eatery.

Absolutely fantastic experience. We were treated to a sushi and sashimi tasting session, with the server providing instructions on each different dish. Then we went for the sake tasting board to really go bonkers. Fantastic service and food and can't wait to go back.

Fantastic food with brilliant service. Highly highly recommend Hibiki

We went to celebrate a birthday food and service were both excellent. The restaurant was very quiet, it was a Sunday evening so lacked atmosphere. Would definitely go again maybe on a Friday or Saturday

Ristorante giapponese frequentato per lo più da orientali, e poco dai turisti, che probabilmente segnala l' alto apprezzamento da parte di chi conosce bene la cucina giapponese. È un' ottima soluzione se si è saturi della classica cucina scozzese. Noi abbiamo preso un ramen eccezionale, forse il migliore mai assaggiato in vita mia. Ottimo anche il sushi, di cui però abbiamo fatto solo un piccolo assaggio. Il personale è estremamente gentile e sorridente. Prezzi medio alti per gli standard italiani

Went here with my brother, was a very delightful experience. We had a server named TC who was very welcoming and friendly. Food was delicious, would highly recommend!

The food is great, but the service and atmosphere are so much better. If I lived in the area, I'd probably come here every day. Absolutely the best restaurant I have ever been to, and I seriously doubt I'll find something of similar quality, at least for quite a while.

Our server TC was incredible, kept us laughing all the time! The food was perfect and was cooking beautifully, I will definitely be coming back.

We dined here for my partner's 40th as she is a big fan of sushi. This place did not disappoint !! The sushi was amazing and the pieces were huge. The staff were happy, chatty and very welcoming, good prices too. A must visit if you love sushi. We will be back next time we're in Edinburgh

I love it this sushi place. Great food, amazing service and relaxing atmosphere. I think is the best sushi in town. Price on the average of Edinburgh. I will definitely come back.

Good atmosphere and great service, but the food is disappointing when it comes to value for money. Tom yum with 2-3 shrimps and lots of noodles for filler is not what I expect for £19. I live in London and used to getting more for less. Never thought I’d say that, but in this case it’s true.

There's more affordable and nicer places in town than here. Got the Tom Yum, which cost nearly £20 and all it came with was 2 prawns, noodles and broth. Servers were lovely.

Excellent sushi. First visit. Will definitely return. Friendly staff and service 😎👌🍣👍

Popped in for an early dinner after going a matinee performance and before catching our train back to the Shires. What an amazing space. Tucked away in a basement on North Castle Street, this is such a calm and serene restaurant. The staff member was so welcoming and friendly and the food was wonderful. I’m vegan, my sister is not, but we both had a tastie and beautifully presented meal. I highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you! The only thing I didn’t like was the huge TV screen, which showed a fair amount of dead stuff being prepared. Next time I’ll not sit where I can see the TV. Other than that, perfect.

Wer in Edinburgh ist, sollte unbedingt hier einkehren! Das Essen ist fantastisch, insbesondere das Sushi, das ich seit Langem nicht mehr so lecker gegessen habe. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Servicekräfte sind ausgesprochen freundlich und sympathisch.

I was looking for some nice Japanese restaurants, and I want to give it try. But I am very very disappointed with the food. We came in for dinner and the restaurant was not so busy. We ordered sushi, Sashimi, and some hot dishes. In general, the dishes not good for its price, the sushi is similar to take away quality, especially the rice is wet. The biggest issue we had is, we found big fish bones in our salmon Sashimi, in all three pieces. I think it is very low level mistakes, and it could lead to some very dangerous situations. So unfortunately I am won't come back to this restaurant and won't recommend for anyone who loves Japanese food.

Loved our meal at Hibiki, fresh and tasty food, with lots of choice. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Can't thank TC and Michelle enough for their attentive service and for a wonderful evening. Would definitely recommend and hope to go back again soon!

This may be the best Japanese comfort food I've had since I lived in Japan. The chicken katsu curry was perfectly prepared, and the sake tasting was just delightful.

Très bonne adresse, le poisson était délicieux et le service rapide dans un cadre typiquement japonais. Le serveur était très gentil et très drôle. Les prix sont un peu élevés mais c’était une bonne expérience.

I ordered gyudon, in the picture on the menu this dish looks appetizing with a lot of meat. When the dish was brought to me, I was disappointed, it contained 2 pieces of beef and the rest was onion. After eating I can taste onion in my throat and it made me vomit. I paid £19 for a bowl of rice with onions.

The service is impeccable! We were starving on Christmas Day scavenging for open restaurant and they let us in without booking! Both waiters welcomed us with water and Christmas crackers. The food was really tasty, I ordered mackerel which taste good and not fishy. We had a little accident with spilt water and the waiter came right away with napkins. They also filled our glasses with water through out the meal. The ambience are super nice as well, with music that is not loud and comfortable to be able to hear the voice of people we’re talking to.

What a fantastic place! I wish we lived closer so we could eat here regularly, hope to come back again, I came as a solo eater with my pup and was so welcomed and the food was outstanding.

Although tucked away this Japanese restaurant is definitely a hidden gem! We were greeted warmly and given iced water upon arriving. The atmosphere and layout of the restaurant is perfect, and despite not having much natural light it feels warm and cozy. Our waiter was wonderful throughout the entire duration of the meal and made sure our experience was excellent. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen, chicken katsu curry, tuna nigiri and chicken yaki udon. All were delicious, great value and portions. The chicken katsu curry came with a side of miso soup which was very delicate and refreshing, a wonderful pairing. The tuna nigiri, although only 2 pieces, was served quickly and at the right temperature, very tasty. The chicken yaki udon was very sweet and rich, which I enjoyed however not everyone may. The tonkotsu ramen was definitely the star of the show however. It was served with a side of 2 chicken gyoza and was a large portion. This is the best tonkotsu broth I have ever tried, it was rich and bursting with flavour, unlike many I’ve had before. I will definitely be returning and recommend it to anyone who has appreciation for Japanese food.

My partner and I decided to reserve a table here after booking a holiday to Japan in 2024. It was a celebratory meal and one to get us excited for our journey ahead. We were encouraged by the positive reviews and the excellent sounding menu, offering everything that we were hoping to try. It was also a great opportunity for us to go somewhere new and support a smaller business. We had a great experience. We had never tasted sake before so we had the sake flight, which was very good. We shared the 8 piece sushi platter and I had the Katsu Curry, whilst my partner had the Tonkotsu Ramen. We finished up with the matcha ice cream and rice pudding. All tasted excellent. The portion sizes were adequate - not small but not massive either. The servers were very friendly and we felt very welcomed by all Perhaps the one downside was the toilets weren't the cleanest and the noren curtains (curtains in doorways) could've done with a wash as well. However, I'd most definitely come back for the amazing food and service.

Found this little Gem in Edinburgh. Tonkatsu Ramen, Unagi Don, Chicken Teriyaki Don were excellent choice when we were there last night! Atmosphere and service is excellent!

Great food, great relaxed atmosphere and super friendly staff.

Todo buenísimo y el servicio espectacular. Lo recomiendo!!!

Delicious dinner at Kibiki! I had the tonkostu ramen and it was so nice and warming on a super cold evening - and the service was very friendly and kind. I’ll absolutely be back when I’m next in Edinburgh

We've been to Japan and loved the food, so we try and visit Japanese restaurants as much as possible in the UK. First time here was great, so visited twice more during the trip. Didn't disappoint; Great food every time. Will be back : )

Hibiki is probably my favourite sushi restaurant! The food is absolutely delightful and the service is soo friendly! :D

I was at Hibiki on Saturday for a celebration dinner. There were 18 of us across 2 tables, along with some additional walk in customers. The service was excellent, the food was quick to arrive, considering how many of us there were & everything was hot! The staff never appeared overwhelmed, nothing was a problem & I was so impressed by their memory of who was eating what! Such great value for money too. Highly recommend!!

Asian people DON'T COME！！As an asian，can tell they are fooling people. even lemonade is straight from supermarket.

Very good Japanese restaurant, lovely and attentive service and very tasty food and drinks. Highly recommended 👌

Came here with my parents who are usually not fussy eaters, but oh boy was the food here horrible. I got the ramen, which was so soggy it disintegrated in my mouth. They got the chicken and mackerel don, both of which were so dry it looked like the proteins were microwaved. The tempura was pretty decent however.

Went to Hibiki in the summer and chose it again for a lunch in town at the weekend based on that experience. Was not disappointed. The service is impeccable (the waiter even said glad to see you again), The food is amazing. The best duck spring rolls I have ever tasted in my life. There were many Japanese clients which is a great positive indication too! This will be a recurring favourite!

Beautiful place, delicious food and lovely friendly service! Highly recommended! Will definitely visit again. 😊

Popped in for lunch as just round the corner from our rental. Lovely inside. Staff was very friendly. We had squid and chicken karaage, salmon and sea bass nigiri and tuna maku. All the food was excellent. Would definitely return.

One of my new favourite places to go to for Sushi. Not a huge menu but a lot of good food. Sometimes that is all you need and good atmosphere! 08/02/22 Back to Edinburgh again for business and visited Hibiki, sushi is quality and love the relaxing atmosphere.

Lovely atmosphere, wonderful food and very friendly staff! We were very welcomed by TC, a lovely young professional. I definitely recommend it!

Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere make a great home for the wonderful food. Highly recommended if you're after some sushi or Unagi.

Abbiamo trovato questo locale per caso rientrando in hotel, ci ispirava molto ma leggendo alcune recensioni eravamo un po’ titubanti. Lo abbiamo provato lo stesso e mi sento di dire che ne vale proprio la pena. Ottimo cibo cucinato bene e gustoso con porzioni adeguate, posto molto confortevole e il personale molto gentile e attento alle nostre richieste nonostante il mio inglese non perfetto. Lo consiglio vivamente per chi viene in questa meravigliosa città.

Our server, TC, was delightful and attentive. I had a quality tonkatsu ramen bowl with tuna sushi as a starter. The pork belly was cooked perfectly and served in a delicious broth.

Extremely disappointed with their ramen. I knew we should have just went to Mak & Ramen nearby. The noodles were soggy, you can't even chew anything anymore. The broth tasted horrible, low quality, they didn't use eggs that are normally for ramen. The chicken karaage was undercooked and far from the other chicken karaage I ate, wasn't crunchy at all. It's overpriced for its quality, priced at 18.80 with a bit of an extra gyoza with the ramen. Total waste of my hard-earned money. The staff was nice and kind.

Me and my partner went out for lunch yesterday. The food was delicious and the staff were excellent. Very clean and comfortable dining experience. Loved it!

Starter and mains are good, as is the service. The only thing we prefer differently is the type of noodle, it was soft and missed the bite to it that we're used to with Japanese noodles. Otherwise it would be a 5-star for us.

My sister and I saw this restaurant on TikTok. We thought the food looked amazing! Luckily, it also lived up to our expectations (even if it was a teeny bit expensive).

The quality of food was good, my issue was the portion size. If I order a dish for £16 for pick up I would expect a good quality of food as a good portion. I don't think the size justified the price.

Tried for the first time. We ordered Sushi set B, Prawn and vegetable tempura and Tantanmen ramen. Tantanmen here is not something you can find in Japan and noodles were too soggy. Sushi rice is not properly prepared and too wet. Rice grains were stuck each other. That’s the reason why it is not so good. Sushi presentation was good. Tempura dipping sauce was too sweet. I had to add some more soy sauce. Also, soy sauce is healthy one which is reduced salt one. In my opinion, reduced salt soy sauce is not good in taste but for health.

Fantastique ! Cuisine de qualité et ambiance feutrée très agréable ! Le service est doux et respectueux, les prix sont corrects. Chaudement recommandé !

食物都像是微波炉加热的。炸物都没有很好的衣，又薄又水，不像是很好的技术油炸的。面条用的面也不是日本拉面用的。而是最普通的素面，一点也不劲道且应该没有过过凉水，上来就已经开始坨了。总体来说并不好吃，很难说值这个钱。

An absolute gem of a place. It's a little hidden away and we walked pasted it a few times, but saw the pretty lights and stopped to have a look. I am so glad we did, this sushi restaurant is beautiful. The host was attentive but not over attentive and the food was delicious. When I am next back in Edinburgh, this restaurant will be booked at least once.

Great food, exceptional service. Definitely will return here

Un super " Japonais" au centre ville côté nouvelle ville d'Edinbourg, une belle adresse à recommander. Les photos vont parler d'elles mêmes. Avec mes amies, nous avons reçu un accueil chaleureux et je n'ai jamais vu un serveur aussi attentionné et passionné. Belle présentation et plats goûtus. Merci les serveuses et serveurs. On peut trouver quelques plats thaïlandais revisités.😊👍😍

Già un po’ sconcertati dopo due sere dalla cucina scozzese abbiamo chiesto un’alternativa al ns hotel. Ci è stato consigliato questo locale sicuramente poco turistico. La cucina è di buon livello ma meno raffinata rispetto ad altri giapponesi. Soddisfacente il sushi, meno la tempura. Tutti i piatti sopra la sufficienza ma nessuno così speciale da lasciare a bocca aperta. Servizio molto preciso e cordiale con un cameriere gentilissimo. Prezzo corretto. Da consigliare per provare il giapponese in centro ad Edimburgo

Restaurant très calme et discret, déco typique japonaise, absolument délicieux. Personnel ultra serviable et cuisine au top du top! Vivement conseillé

TC & staff continue to provide a friendly atmosphere that only augments the culinary delights. Zero faults, excellent food.

The food and staff are both excellent. The sushi was terrific as were the hot dishes. The saki was extremely delicious. I wish I lived nearby so this could be my usual hangout.

Adequate food at best. Warm rice with sushi!! Seriously average and ridiculously overpriced. Very limited menu. Would not go again.