Lucky Yu Canteen in Edinburgh, City of

Medium sized, independent izakaya style place on Broughton St. Quite dark and plain inside. But the food and service were absolutely fantastic. Delicious and original cocktails, very friendly waiting staff who were quick to help with anything on the menu, and a wide range of clientele from couples to young families to those with older children. Style is Japanese sharing plates - great balance of meat, fish and veg options, and mostly gluten free. They recommend 3-4 plates per person - we ordered 3 plates each and this was a bit too much - portions are generous. The rice and the potato dishes in particular are large.

Four of us were absolutely blown away by Lucky Yu this evening. Not one plate we were served lacked anything! Everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely packed with flavour. Service was friendly, helpful and really attentive with water being filled across the evening and constant checks on the table. I’ve given 5 stars but have two small negatives to mention. Firstly, the cocktail we tried was £10.50 which came with a big cube of ice, we pulled the ice out to find lucky if there was 50ml of liquid in the glass… I wasn’t overly impressed. Secondly, I thought some of the prices were quite steep? Yes the food was delicious, but for example the prawn bao bun was £9.50 for one, this seemed quite a lot to me. These are just wee things though. The food, service and atmosphere was fantastic. I think it speaks volumes the restaurant opens at 5pm and it was full by 5:15pm! Thoroughly enjoyed it, would definitely return.

We had a nice waiter who took food allergies seriously (gluten and sesame). We ordered almost everything on the menu. The kitchen had to make changes as they use a lot of sesame. Appreciated. The cocktails were good. The trout was very good. The rest was decent. I recommend it if you are in the area. Go early because it fills up and the wait gets longer for your food.

Fantastic restaurant - exceptional customer service, very friendly staff, food excellent and really nice touch when waiter held our door open as we left even tho place was packed. Highly recommend

Prices seem quite high but portion sizes are decent. The menu suggests 3-4 dishes per person but 5 between 2 people would be better I think and I can eat a lot. Karaage chicken and the potatoes were great but everything else was average. Probably wouldn’t rush back due to the prices but glad to have tried it

As someone who lives locally I think this may well be the best meal I've had in Edinburgh. The place is simple, unpretentious, cosy, and unlike so many newer restaurants in Edinburgh the acoustics are excellent so I could actually hear what my wife was saying. They recommended 6-8 small plates for a couple. We opted for 6, and it was plenty of food. I am always asked by this app to provide photos. Unfortunately once again I set about the plates like a starving labrador and by the time I remembered about taking a photo the table resembled a war zone. Excellent staff, excellent food, superb venue. Can't fault anything.

Delicious food and delightful service!! Honestly some of the most crazy tasty food I have had in a long time.

The food at Lucky Yu was delicious, the drinks were tasty and the service was great. Would recommend. Very tasty! Central too so easy to find.

We cannot recommend this place enough, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is relaxed with friendly service

Delicious food and great service. Will definitely be coming back! Aubergine was the particular good. Relaxed atmosphere.

THE BEST dinner we have ever had. We got a selection of dishes and everything was AMAZING! Would highly recommend. If you are visiting Edinburgh for the weekend it is a MUST.

The service is sooo good. A very nice lady, with good memory (she remembered us from last time). The food is SO GOOD. Big portions and very tasty. They have some Japanese fruity soft drinks that are great.

Our new favourite place in Edinburgh - excellent service, incredible food, and a great ambience. Faultless! The extra plate of gyozas definitely helped too :D

The food was pretty good, we especially liked the wings and pork. However, service was disappointing. Drinks came well after food was served, we did not receive one of the dishes ordered and were unable to order additional drinks as the server never came near our table

I came with a friend for a birthday/new job/engagement celebration lunch and we had the most amazing time! The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, the servers were fab, the cocktails were stunning. Everything was really reasonably priced, and we both went in starving, ordered 5 plates between us and left with food still on the plates (not that we didn’t try to eat it!). It can be tough to find restaurants that have good vegan options as well as meat options, and this was a meal that totally did both. Thank you, Lucky Yu!

Our First visit to this Asian Fusion restaurant , and we were not disappointed. The food and service was excellent. The team were very friendly, and helped with any questions we had with the menu etc. Will definitely be back!!

It’s very good Asian fusion food in a small restaurant. Friendly and very prompt service. Each dish was absolutely delicious ( especially the sea bass )some dishes were small but others were larger . We wanted to take the remaining portions away with us but were informed we couldn’t do that ? That’s a shame . we will go again but order fewer dishes

My favorite meal in Edinburgh. Get the corn ribs. The Aubergine was also wonderful. Chef is a genius with vegetables

This place is amazing, staff super friendly and food is simply great. A decent range of sharing plates at very fair prices. Low key interior but suitable for the restaurant. Highly recommended.

What a fabulous place. Great atmosphere.Staff were amazing and the food and cocktails, exceptional! Lucky Yu? Lucky me!

My wife and I visited the restaurants Broughton Road, Edinburgh location. Absolutely incredible food, some of the best in Edinburgh! The restaurant has a great vibe set by the superb team who work there - attentive, friendly and helpful (Katie our server was terrific -...

Exceptional food served in Tapas sized portions. Very reasonably priced. The corn ribs were absolutely delicious. Can't remember what it was called but the cocktail with tequila and mezcal was one of the nicest cocktails I've ever had. Definitely come here!

I love this place so much. The food is a taste sensation, the vibe is chilled and so cool, the service is great and really friendly.

I had not researched this place before I went and it was booked by a friend. Arrived with no expectations, but WOW, what a great set up. Great music and warm welcome upon entering. A small but perfectly formed menu of tapas dishes inspired by...

I absolutely loved it. The staff were great and made brilliant recommendations. The menu comprised of small sharing dishes including several good vegetarian and vegan options. The drinks were also very interesting. My highlight was a recommendation from a member of staff. He suggested short...

Our dinner was absolutely perfect. Every dish was so tasty and the service really friendly and helpful. I wish we lived closer so we could return but sadly that is unlikely.

Stunning!!! We stayed in Edinburgh for a week and this was by far the best place we ate and drank. The staff were also amazing - made us feel really welcome and were clearly (rightly) proud and passionate of their restaurant. Very good value for...

I arrived on time, my friend arriving a a couple of mins late. Main guest 15 mins late. The guys could not be more accommodating . The food amazing. Wine is expensive. However, I pay 50 quid normally for lunch, so 45 quid for dinner...

Popped in speculatively with work colleagues up from London. Delighted with the big flavours and delicious cocktails. The squid was exceptional. Our new spot post meetings! Compliments to the chef and Adam is a wonderful host. Thank You!

Delicious Japanese food and booze in a laid back setting. The Gyoza were outstanding and the Karagee Chicken and Squid were so good we almost ordered seconds. Great Japanese beer and some Umeshu to finish. Friendly staff - well worth a visit

Hands down the best meal we had in Edinburgh! Make sure to book as we booked a table on Friday night and anyone trying to walk in got turned away as it was fully booked. Very small restaurant but they do have screens up between...

We shared a few different dishes and each one was delicious! Recommend the gyozas, especially the mushroom one. So much flavour! Lovely Belgian beer which I had never seen before. Great, friendly service too. Thank you. Will definitely be back.

Hidden gem. Really lovely food. Everything was so tasty. Loved the pudding too. Lovely atmosphere would definitely return

My daughter and her friends were having a birthday celebration. The waiter wearing the knitted hat was extremely rude to them which is really unnecessary. Apart from that they rated the food 5☆

Hidden gem, this teeny restaurant is banging. Nice dim lighting, delicious food for reasonable prices and v relaxed. Music was questionable at times but each to their own :)

This is a must visit while in Edinburgh, despite being a little further out of town - it’s worth the walk. I’d recommend booking as it is only a small place. It was near where we stayed in Leith so gave it a go. It was incredible!!! Firstly the decor is really minimal and trendy and the waiter was friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and came quickly. It all seemed freshly made and authentic. The tastiest bao bun I’ve ever had!

He estado aquí varias veces y la comida es excelente. Es un espacio pequeño pero creo que se suma al encanto. Tuve mi comida de cumpleaños aquí hace unas semanas y fueron fantásticos, un montón de comida y opciones para verduras. Yo recomendaría a cualquiera

Food was fresh. The menu was small, but enough options for vegetarians. Staff extremely friendly. It’s a small place so it’s advisable to book beforehand.

Little gem in Leith. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. The food we had was excellent. Service was perfect. recommend

The food was packed with flavour but unfortunately everything was over salted. I took my Mum out for her first meal in Edinburgh for 5 years and heard great things, so this was pretty gutting. We gave feedback so hopefully the chef noticed and adjusted flavours.

Popped here on the off-chance of a table for pre-theatre bite. We were lucky to get a table. Very cute restaurant. You are snugly sitting next to other diners like peas in a pod. This gives it a good buzz but I can see why they need to shift times to maximise the space. It is probably not the place for a first date, small kids or massive party meal. The food was delicious and well presented. The menu is focused on Asian cuisine and strong on the fresh garlic and ginger which was fab. Although it was busy there was just one person on service who was lovely and got us out the door in time.

Absolutely loved my visit. Everything was excellent. The spare ribs were superb as were the chicken balls with sweet dip. Had 3 different Bao buns which were also exceptional.Its BYOB as well which was great!Super little place. Very few tables so make sure to book well in advance!Definitely going to go back here and try other delicacies on the menu.

Was really looking forward to lucky yu reading the reviews across the board! Unfortunately it fell way short for us. There was a whole bunch of things. Before arriving the restaurant called us in the afternoon to bump us from 8.30 to 9.00, which isn't much, but did mean we were the finishing our food with one remaining table finishing up drinks at a point. Not really a big deal, but a bit of a bummer when it comes to vibe, especially in such an intimate place. Anyway, that's one. Another smaller thing is that whilst the restaurant is BYOB, that is charged at £10 per couple, which is the most I've ever seen in Edinburgh, and I hadn't seen mentioned across the web, so just wanna note here. When you split one bottle of wine, you're then paying more than a licensed restaurant once you've added in purchasing the thing, which is a rarity for BYOB and largely negates the perks of a BYOB place.The food was hit and miss. Lucky Yu's social media is full of awesome gyoza shots, of perfectly cooked, slightly browned parcels. Our ones were quite stodgy, nearing a raw feel. Like, the lamb was perfectly cooked, say, but as soon as you soon a bite out of the gyoza, the rest of the filling immediately fell out in full as it really hadn't spent enough time cooking with the gummy parcel. Elsewhere, the wings and katsu sando were perfectly cooked, but came completely drowning in sauce to the point it was pouring everywhere and you couldn't taste anything else. The table beside us ordered something but were informed it was sold out. Maybe it was the same dish, but we were told our first choice order was out, too. At least this means things are fresh, though!As above, the place is super cosy and that's a major perk. With house music pumping, it's a really fab atmosphere. Unfortunately, even with only 20 covers/4 tables, parts of our order (the wings and smacked cucumber) were forgotten about. When we gave a shout to our lovely server about the two dishes that hadn't come, we got an apology and soon enough the wings were out. We never got the smacked cucumber despite ordering it and then asking about it half an hour later. Honestly, we had so much food we didn't mind too much in the end anyway. It was just missed. No big. However, when the bill came, there it was, charged and accounted for. At this point we were tired and the place was quiet and we had already asked twice for the dish and didn't want to cause further fuss so we just paid, tipped and went on our way. Just super disappointed from a super hyped, cute place.

Went last night, loved the crispy chicken, ordered extra. Will be back (infact am booked in for next week).

Most delicious Chicken Wings in the world. Bao buns also excellent. Dumplings had a good flavour too - Dirty Burger gyoza is worth a try.

This was my second visit here and my husbands first. We ordered 5 dishes in total. The lobster bao bun was a stand out and the crispy chicken was also amazing. However, everything we had was good and the service was friendly and efficient. It’s BYOB which is great too.

Love everything about this place. Super friendly service, very relaxed, looks great... and the food is out of this world.

We enjoyed delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. Staff were really welcoming. Very good value. Can’t wait to go back.

What a beautiful restaurant! The atmosphere is really cozy and staff super friendly. When it comes to the food it is sooooooo gooooood! Try the korean chicken and the lobster bao they are delish! Also you can bring your own wine, love that concept.

Just had dinner with family at Lucky Yu. Once again I have enjoyed my evening. Adam our host was attentive and very good at explaining the composition of the dishes. My family never experience this kind of food before and they loved it. We will be back again soon. Well done chefs really appreciate your work

Came in for some dinner, a group of 5 girls, a couple of us having been before, and I have a feeling we'll become frequent diners at Lucky Yu.

Nice wee place on Leith Walk with an interesting Asian fusion menu. We managed to get a table for an early dinner on a Saturday without a booking and it was a nice vibe.

Ordered for delivery the Aubergine Gyoza, incredibly delicious shiitake mushroom Bao and the amazing butternut squash/tofu sandwich. My partner had the Pork Bao too and this was equally amazing. Everything here is truly amazing, fresh and tasty. Thank you.

I had dinner at Lucky Yu Canteen last night for the first time. I sampled the aubergine gyoza, kimchi fried rice and the shitake mushroom bao. Each item was delicious in its own way — so much flavor, freshness and just the right level of spiciness. I also appreciated that they had a wide range of vegetarian options so that I could choose between lots of available choices. Don't forget to save room for dessert because the homemade green tea and Japanese pear ice cream were both very tasty and came with mini fried bao buns.

Popped in and were lucky to get a table, as it is an intimate venue. Front of staff was friendly and informative. He even knew our home town!

We visited as 2couples on a Saturday night and luckily had booked a table. All of us were hungry so we ordered 14 dishes! The ribs, wings, gyoza, rice, bao and katsu sando were all amazing - such flavours! Wouldn’t hesitate to order any of it again. The girls opted for dessert and weren’t sorry we squeezed it in! Great service and bonus was it’s BYOB with just a small charge. We’ll be back (when we can get babysitters again!)

Really great intimate atmosphere. BYOB. Delicious food! Came here with a couple of friends that were visiting Edinburgh. Ordered the Chorizo & Lobster Bao. So delicious! Staff were very warm, friendly and helpful. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. Can't fault this place. Definitely returning!

I visited here with 3 friends last night. My friend has a medical condition which means she cant eat protein and they were very accommodating with making sure she had food she was able to eat. The service was great and the food was delicious. We all had a bao and we had 3 of the gyoza along with crackers, cucumber, greens and fried rice. Plenty for the 4 of us as well as 1 dessert. We will definitely return.

My girlfriend and I had enjoyed Bodega previously at this address and Lucky Yu Canteen was as good if not better. Tried the chicken wings, gyoza, bao, kimchi fried rice and everything was amazing. Great service too and worth every penny.

We went for my partner's birthday meal. It's quite a small place, so thankfully we had booked. The waiter was really helpful, suggesting how many dishes he would recommend and making his own suggestions. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the lobster tail and pork belly baos, and the dirty burger, ichiban chicken and lamb gyozas. Everything was absolutely amazing. One of the best meals we've had out in some time. Can't wait to go back!

Firstly, an apology, sorry for walking in and ask the brilliant waiter “can you please just bring us food”, what an experience.

Went with a few friends for my birthday. Incredible place with great attention to detail. We ordered one of everything on the menu and the staff really looked after us and were great at spacing the dishes out. Every dish was delicious - you could get anything and be more than satisfied. Best Asian food I have had in Edinburgh by a mile. Also BYO so that's handy with a group like ours. Will be back!

The food here is amazing. I would especially recommend the chicken wings and Korean fried rice. The place is small so make sure to book a table to avoid disappointment.

Started with tangy wings, then split a selection of melting Bao buns and toothsome gyoza dumplings. Great value for the 3 of us for a quick, casual meal

The food here is absolutely fantastic. I had the wings, the lobster bao, and the aubergine gyoza. Everything was delicious, especially the chicken wings which might be the best thing I’ve eaten in years. Lots of veggie options for one of our party and it’s BYOB.

I've been to Lucky Yu 3 times now, and I've left happy each time. The waiter is always super lovely and helpful. The food seems slightly expensive but after eating I also decide its worth it. Highly recommend for a tasty meal! Great place with an cosy and intimate atmosphere!

It’s not often a table can claim to having eaten EVERYTHING off the menu - but we did it! Each option is an unmissable choice, all the dishes complement each other perfectly, as well as being totally outstanding alone. It’s authentic and adventurous, served beautifully and with care from the kitchen and foh. Must tries are - chicken wings and karaage chicken (get both), all the baos are heavenly, dirty burger gyoza and save room for the pudding! It’s ridiculously good..

Great service from moment we walked through the door. Very welcoming and smiling. Tall guy that served us was very knowledgable about the menu. Food was quick to arrive but still fresh as F.

Have been into lucky yu for dinner before and it was absolutely delicious, tonight we decided we really wanted gyoza and so ordered some take out which can be really risky as sometimes food doesn’t travel too well. We were not disappointed. Food was as good as it was in the restaurant! Absolutely delicious. Could not recommend this place more, the chefs do a great job and the front of house staff are nothing but obliging! Great food, great service any trip to Edinburgh is not complete without a visit here!

We went to Lucky Yu after an evening event and were so impressed by the entire place. Staff were welcoming and helpful with the menu, which is AMAZING, we could bring our own drink, and the vibe was excellent all round. I really enjoyed Lucky Yu, and have recommended it a lot since! Can't thank them enough for a great meal, especially the bao bun desserts

I've been to this place three or four times now and it is just so good. From the team behind Bodega, this little Asian fusion place is exactly what the city needs. The menu is loaded with interesting things from chicken wings to traditional and more unusual gyoza to the best lobster bao on earth! I've had everything on the menu at least once and I would have them all again. The restaurant may be small but it has great atmosphere and the staff are friendly, unobtrusive and quick. Prices are bang on as well. I will absolutely be bringing everyone I know to this fantastic place.

A small but perfectly formed place that I was taken to on a weekend trip from London and immediately fell in love with. They get the foundations just right - karaage chicken that hits the spot, reliably good gyoza - but it's the more unusual menu decisions that make Lucky Yu special. The chicken katsu "sandwich" is a work of evil genius, the gyoza fillings extend to the likes of braised lamb with toasted cumin and a "dirty burger" (both outstanding in very different ways), and the addition of tangy kimchi meant even the fried rice was a highlight. And that was without getting to try the likes of the lobster and chorizo bao. Looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu on my next trip!

Finding a restaurant that makes you smile from the moment you walk in is hard to find but not when walk into lucky yu.

Lucky Yu is a revelation and adds yet another fantastic, well-priced place to eat on Leith Walk. A dim sum restaurant in Edinburgh that absolutely slays the competition. You will not have better chicken karaage in your lifetime and that’s just a starter. A starter so good I often revisit it instead of dessert!

Messaged to book at Lucky Yu for a post birthday meal. We had visited Bodega before which was in this space previously and loved it. We wanted to see what had replaced it and had heard great things about the food.

Tiny place (booking recommended for weekend) with a short but very diverse menu with a few vegetarian options. This is what I would call fusion - I tried some gyoza with smoked cheese and the veg bao...really nice! The plates are like a bit more than you would expect as a tapas, so prices not too high and in one night you can experience different things, maybe sharing! I need to go back and try the rest of the menu! Staff very kind and quick :)