Maki Maki in Edinburgh, City of

This restaurant moved across the street and down a little bit. They now serve ramen, which my wife said was outstanding, in addition to other fare. My server was able to immediately understand my need for gluten free sushi and told me exactly what I could and could not have. The pickled ginger on my sushi plate was some of the best I’ve had in a long time, not the dyed red garbage from a jar. I would absolutely go back in the future.

Great, affordable food, fantastic vegan options. Our waiter, Su-Rui, was incredibly friendly and efficient and made the visit that much more enjoyable. Really calming atmosphere, that was comfortable and intimate. The décor added to the casual atmosphere as well. One of the few places in Edinburgh that serves exquisite Japanese food, definitely worth a visit.

Literally waiting for more than 2.30h for the food without any explanation or solution to the problem.

The best sushi I ever ate in my life, thats what my boyfriend says too 👏🏻❤️ All the credicts go to the chef Mateusz 😊

The food and atmosphere were amazing. This is the best Japanese resturant I have found outside of Japan. The sushi chef gave us loads of great recommendations and was super friendly!

This is a very delicious and authentic Japanese restaurant. The sushi is very fresh and the ramen is very delicious. I've been to this restaurant many times and it's been a great dining experience!

I have fallen in love with this place since I first came there. delicious food and friendly service. Thank you for unforgettable moments.

I am delighted with the quality and taste of grilled sashimi ... thank you for the unique decorations

today I had the opportunity to eat the highest quality sushi and sensational sashimi. big greetings to chef Matthew!

nice，有赠送的刺身，服务态度好，中午这次来人也不是很多，总体来说比我在伯明翰的大部分日料店还是要吃的舒适。服务+食物，推荐

Went for an impromptu brunch as the place we were thinking of going to were not open. We had two pork tonkatsu ramen, two of the wakame, the pumpkin croquettes, prawn tempura, a sashimi selection and oyster sashimi. The food were very nice but a bit expensive for the portion that you'll get but it's ok seeing as you're in Scotland. The restaurant is a bit small.

Tenga en cuenta que el nombre ha cambiado de Maki Maki a Maki & Ramen.Este es un pequeño pero acogedor bar de sushi / fideos. Solo hay aproximadamente 12 asientos tipo taburete, pero no dejes que esto te desanime. La comida está recién preparada a pedido y es deliciosa, y las porciones son generosas (mucho más generosas que Yo Sushi). El personal es amable y servicial, y sin duda volvería.Tenga en cuenta que actualmente este establecimiento solo acepta pagos en efectivo. Sin embargo, hay un cajero automático de Sainbury en el camino.

One of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve tried in Europe with Japanese chef Sushi tastes amazing, salmon and tuna melt on your tongue. The soup base of the ramen is delicious as well.

Ho fatto tutta la vacanza senza una sterlina ma qui mi hanno fregato, ero già dentro e quindi ho sovuto cambiare alla banca di fronte. Locale piccolissimo, solo un piccolo bancone, si mangia bene, loro molto cortesi e il prezzo è ok.Consigliato

Me and my boyfriend had lunch here today and it was honestly the most delicious sushi we have both had in a while! A real authentic gem in the middle of Edinburgh! The staff were also so lovely and friendly and it was a real treat seeing the chef at work who I must say is such a talent!! Eel was delicious and the dragon roll I had was so tasty. Wish we were staying longer as I would go back and try the ramen which looked amazing too! 10/10 and if in Edinburgh you MUST eat here. Go now! What are you waiting for !!

I am more than just fond of Japanese cuisine and I have tried pretty much every place in Edinburgh that claims to serve Japanese food and believe me Maki Maki is as good as it gets. First of all though, I am not comparing this place to the food I actually had in Japan, but to the Japanese food I have had everywhere else outside of it and yes, it is one of the best places I have ever been to.

What a lovely place. We were in search of some tasty noodles because you can’t really go wrong with noodles - but little did we know we would have the nicest ramen we had ever tasted. Staff were the perfect level of attentive, nice, but not overbearing. The food was legit 10/10.

We had the tonkotsu ramen and teryaki salmon sushi. Both were delicious, and the service was very friendly.

Fantastic broth, tasty pork and extremely helpful and friendly staff! Perfect for a cold winters night.

Such a hidden gem...couldn’t recommend it any more! So authentic, you can literally tell by watching them. So so tasty and such good quality. Couldn’t have for anything better. Worth the walk

Very authentic little sushi and ramen bar. Food was super tasty and nice, the sushi excellent and the service good. Will definitely be back. The only thing is that it was quite confusing and not clear that the same company has three venues, it took us some time to figure out which one we were looking for.

Sushi abbastanza buono preparato sul momento di fronte al cliente. Prezzo medio alto. Il locale è carino, solo per singol o coppie, massimo 3

The establishment is small and the service was friendly. Not much space to stand if you are waiting for a takeaway. The food prep was interesting to watch and could be seen from the seating. Was really looking forward to our sushi, however we were dissapointed when we actually tasted the food despite how good it looked. A real shame.

This sushi and ramen place is authentic and inviting. Sitting round the chef as he makes delicious meals and passes it to us over the bar. Loved the music, friendly staff, and the best sushi I've ever had. Definitely recommend!

Found this small cosy sushi bar yesterday on Nicholson street right in the heart of all the events in the edinburgh festival and had the best sushi for a long long time. We had to que for a short time as it was busy and the place only cater for about 8 person. The service was excellent by the young girl serving and the chef. We shared the ramen and the mix salmon sashimi nigiri and California rolls. Very genuine flavours and reasonable price. Good value. We will return. Highly recommended

Probably the best Sushi in our Live. Waitress was super and fast, cook friendly and an absolut expert!!! It tasted just wonderful! Thanks for the pleasure!!!

拉麵不錯 但不覺得湯頭好吃 而且又貴 架上壽司也不道地 行銷出來的感覺可以 但整體來說真的不像有日本拉麵的感覺 自己做都可以

點了豚骨拉麵，湯的味道不錯，上頭的叉燒非常厚而且有碳燒味，是蠻好吃的！只是店內空間有點小，坐在高腳椅上不是太舒適。

Excellent quality food. Would recommend the deluxe sushi selection. Quick service. Great to watch the chefs prepare the food. Would definitely return.

And I mean hole in the wall. The bar sits maybe 10 people but for a solo traveler it was perfect. The selection is good and the service quick. I got to watch the chef make the sushi right in front of me. The fish was fresh, and the pork belly in the ramen was amazingly tender. Definitely some of the better quality ramen and sushi I've had

Maki maki is a fab restaurant. It only seats 9 people around the bar. They serve the freshest sushi and sashimi prepared for you by the chef. Prices are very good and service is friendly.

The reason I decided to revisit Maki Maki was because of their delicious chirashi especially the salmon, avocado one. So I was very disappointed to find out that they no longer had it on the menu. Instead I got a ramen dish and sushi to share. Everything was very good and tasted fresh and our waiter was delightful. Please bring the chirashi dish back!

The both looked and tasted superb. The prices were slightly cheaper than the other top sushi places. However one thing that made all the difference was the traditional Japanese environment. Highly recommended, my fav sushi place.

Ended up here looking for the other Maki ramen spot, but I suppose it’s the same chain. Was looking for good ramen on a cold, rainy night and wanted to avoid the “big” chain, so I checked this out.

I felt like I was not in Edinburgh. Good staff, amazing food, really good experience. I think it is worth it!!! I will come back for more!

From the outside this is a very unassuming little restaurant, and you could easily walk/drive by, which would be a shame. The food is excellent! The Japanese Chef prepares your food in front of you, supported by a small kitchen team. The fish is all fresh and cleanly prepared, some locally sourced. Chef is happy to talk to the customers and explain what he is doing. We would recommend you stop when passing for a quick tasty and well priced meal.

From the outside it does not look much: just a counter with seating for about 10 people. But it took me back to eating in noodle bars in Tokyo about 20 years ago. The food selection is great if you like seafood and freshly made in front of you. We had pork Goyza, the green dragon set meal and soft shell crab rolls which were delicious, and For Japanese food very reasonable.

We started off at Maki Ramen, but something had gone awry with our reservation so we were directed to Maki Maki, another location of the chain just around the corner.

This place was literally next road to where me and my friend was staying and decided to have dinner here. Upon entering I realised at how nice the inside is (especially as Southside is a little more high street/university area). The chefs were making the sushi in 1front of you, which was a nice touch and reminded me of the small restaurants in Japan. We ordered the spicy pork ramen, pork gyozas, Salmon plate (sushi), Prawn tempura and sake. All the food was delicious, really enjoyed the ramen the most, loved that the soup was spicy and not mild. I would recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back again.

We were craving for sushi. Googled and landed up at maki maki, a small sushi place on the main road of south bridge. The place consisted of only a small kitchen and counter big enough for about 10 persons. We managed to find a place for 2. Ordered salmon sushi platter, spicy tuna platter and some miso ramen. All were delicious. Good place to tickle-the jap taste buds in Edinburgh.

The sushi was so fresh and tasty. The salmon was buttery and a generous portion. The ratio between rice and salmon was perfect. It' so common to find so much rice rather than salmon and this really ruins the flavor, not only that it barely fits in your mouth so it takes a while to chew.

Simply outstanding. There are no frills just flavour. Scotland, and I'd argue the UK, has simply no sushi place more superb than this (and I seek out sushi wherever I go).

Maki Maki is a tiny hidden gem of Japanese cuisine in Nicolson Street. I still remember the first times I ate at this place. Opened firstly with a Ramen and Japanese food restaurant, it adopted a bistro concept, with a standard menu. You get what you pay, good money for value. The service was absolutely pristine, the staff worked diligently, the ingredients follow all the requirements, and at the end, the staff members are eager to speak with you. All the team was from Asia, but I am not expecting an austere atmosphere, so I like to see the staff acting naturally. They work hard, and need a fair share of happiness. On my late visit, I and my guest ordered for starters mackerel and pumpkin fritters, for the main course we ate a fiery Ramen. But do not panic, it was delicious, and the noodles tasted neutral. In other words, I do not know how the chefs managed to create that Ramen, and avoid to put extra spiciness on the noodles. Must be a secret! I never tasted fresh mackerel in my life, it was fantastic. We stayed almost one hour and half on the restaurant. In the end, we return to our lives, happy and our mouths spicy. Maki maki, we shall return.

Small but wonderful traditional Japanese restaurant that prepares your food in front of you. The staff are helpful and attentive - most definitively a must go for any Japanese cuisine

Just along the street from the Festival Theatre - this tiny place on Nicolson Street is an absolute must visit for any fan of Japanese cuisine. Or for anyone who just loves good, impressively fresh food, with a bit of restaurant theatre for good measure.

Prezzi abbordabili e cibo buono ma il riso dei maki era un po' scotto. Il posto è un po' piccolo ma è molto carino. Staff gentile.

We have been here 4 times this year. The food was a bit pricey but was excellent on our first 2 visits, which is why we went back for more. Without a doubt, this was the best sushi place in Edinburgh. The sushi was then prepared by the Japanese chef who was also teaching the Malaysian student chef.

Maki Maki is truly the best place to have sushi in Edinburgh. The lunch menu is also very reasonably priced if you want to try some of their foods in cheaper prices, including the incredible Omakase (Chef's choice of individually served courses).

After doing my research on TripAdvisor, I settled for Maki Maki. Low and behold I was not disappointed, it's a wee place on Nicholson Street with just about 10 seats, if your not careful you'll miss it. Went in and everyone is very friendly, had no clue what to get so the chef and waiter recommended.

一家很小的食店，在馬路邊很容易被忽略。這裡的壽司拼盤不錯，拉麵亦很好，可惜選擇不多，因為在馬路對面的巷內有它的分店，有更多拉麵選擇。

イギリスで食べる寿司は全般的に美味しいと感じますが、ここの寿司も美味しかったです。このお店で初めていわゆる外国人向けの寿司を食べましたが、これらも美味しかったです。

Maki maki seems like a good place to grab a quick bite either alone or with someone else. Service was excellent, we were seated straight away (not a lot of spaces) and the waiter got our coats and hanged them for us. He was also very helpful when we had a couple of questions about the menu and he was smiling the whole time. Food was good, everything seemed to be fresh and was prepared fast. I ordered the salmon, avocado and tobiko chirashi which came with a miso soup. Very tasty although I felt that the salmon was cut too thin and I love my salmon. Then my boyfriend got a pork ramen dish (dont remember the name) and he enjoyed it. We also got the rainbow rolls to share, excellent and tasted as good as they looked. Would revisit.

After going through close to all major sushi establishments in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Maki Maki takes the cake. By a long shot.

Small local sushi bar with fantastic fresh food - some of the best sushi in Edinburgh (and I am picky!)

I really wanted to eat some nice sushi. In this restaurant I did not just found some amazing food but also two very friendly chefs that do not esitate to engage in conversation with their guests. I would definitely be back.

On se croirait à Tokyo. Chef très aimable et personnel aux petits soins. Taille intimiste. Produit frais et style personnel. Le tout fait passer un excellent moment

Rice was good and not over salted. Fish was fresh and flavourful. Portions were decent with focus on the fish, not just the rice. Warm food was really good as well, had the grilled aubergine and gyoza.

Small intimate space, with all sushi and ingredients cooked and prepared in front of you. The chef and the rest of the staff were lovely and extremely helpful, and were happy to explain as they were preparing. Eaten at a few sushi bars in London, but this was still the best sushi I've eaten

Das Maki Maki ist eine kleine Sushi Bar, das Schwesterrestaurant zum Maki & Ramen in der 13 West Richmond Street. Leider gibt es nur 9 Sitzplätze, deshalb am besten reservieren - es lohnt sich.

I live in Edinburgh, I was always curious about the place since they'd changed their style. (To be honest, I didn't expect much from their location though)

Intimate and classy sushi bar on a busy street. It is a small location, so easy to miss. Definitely worth seeking out. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Great quality and tasty food.

I went there with my friend on a Friday evening for dinner and was surprised because we were the only customers, until a couple joined us a few minutes later.

Nice tonkatsu ramen and California roll, but definitely need to improve the miso ramen - it bore no resemblance to what miso ramen is actually meant to taste like. Nice, intimate setting.

Yum. Recommend Chef's menu. Plenty of ginger. Lots of green tea. Lovely staff. I could have sat inside there all day and eaten everything Mr.Chef put in front of me. Xxxxxx

We found this tiny place just by walking past it while we had an urge for sushi. Nothing on the outside really prepares you for the experience. We were hoping to just get a couple of plates to share, but we ended up going with an Omakase - 12 courses prepared freshly in front of you by the wonderful sushi chef. It's a regular option on menus in Japan, but a complete rarity in Scotland. The highlights were definitely the fresh wasabi grated from a homegrown plant, the red tuna (melts on the tongue!), the sea bass nigiri and the yellowtail nigiri. It's pricier than the other menu options but worth every penny. The fish is extremely fresh and classically prepared - it's excellently seasoned but uncomplicated. The staff are efficient, friendly and very knowledgeable. The restaurant itself is lovely as well - minimal decor, but a relaxing and exclusive vibe.

Lee and Teddy know what they're about. Can compare it to Japanese food in US, UK and Japan from eating out there a lot. Classic, fresh, imaginative and delicious!

We found this place just up the road from our AirBnB flat and were staying in Edinburgh for the Fringe. It's a small place but always looked very welcoming and eventually we just had to pop in. Nobody else was there at around 3pm when we were so it was quiet but that just meant we got a good chat in with one of the lovely chefs there while he prepped our order and some other delivery orders. He said most fish is either fresh from the sea around Scotland or especially ordered from overseas from preferred suppliers and you coils taste the quality. The Sashimi was some of the best I've had outside of London and I agree that the freshly grated Wasabi was top notch and rare! Miso soup was tasty and we had some nice warm sake too in traditional sale cups with little sake cup warmers. I ordered bits and bobs off the menu that I knew we'd all like to share between three of us. Only thing that could have been slightly altered was the tempura batter which was a little on the heavy side for me, but otherwise I really can't fault this food! Great service and friendly faces all around. My one regret? No time to return! I sincerely hope it's still there next year, so please keep dining there all you locals and keep this place trading!