Maki & Ramen St James Quarter in Edinburgh, City of

Nice restaurant on the shopping street in Edinburgh. The selection of dishes is good and there is also a lot for vegetarians. I had the crispy chicken veggie in curry sauce. The sauce was too over-seasoned for me personally, but the veggie chicken made up for it and was very tasty.

Great atmosphere and good customer service and the food was amazing.

Nice place and delicious ramen! Definitely worth a visit!

Mega Japanese restaurant! The restaurant is in the shopping center so it was a bit noisy, but still a really nice place. The service was really super friendly and fast, ordering was very easy. :) The food was really delicious and the portions were big enough. :) Very authentic ramen and definitely recommended!!

Good for vegans and good service

Had the chicken katsu curry rice today ..the portion was smaller, cutlet was low quality and curry sauce was terrible - such a difference from my previous visit . I won't be a repeat customer in this place again.

Fantastic place to eat, with an amazing atmosphere and fantastic food, some of the best ramen I have ever had!

Only one thing may be improved. Put both part of the boiled egg, please!

All amazing, food was excellent, just a bit of a wait for a table.

Food was great, atmosphere great, Alice our server was great. Will definitely est here again

After a lively night out, we headed to Maki & Ramen for a breakfast bite—and it did not disappoint! We were seated promptly and offered water alongside our drinks, which was a nice touch. We were asked if we had any dietary restrictions or allergies. I believe our waiter was called Alice, I went for the Seafood Hell, The broth was rich, the seafood fresh, and the spice level hit just right. I’d order it again in a heartbeat. Even as the place got busier, the service remained top-notch. Friendly staff, great food, and a solid atmosphere—what more could you ask for? Very good vibes I really recommend this place.

Ordered vegan ramen, came with an egg and they offered to scoop it out before I asked for a fresh bowl. Far from ideal and leads to question the allergen procedure here. Travelled over a hundred miles to eat there for my birthday as it’s my fave but unfortunate the service wasn’t its usual standard.

Maki & Ramen is a unique mix of Asian food cuisine restaurants. I visited the one at the shopping mall in Edinburgh. On arrival, the staff beat a drum 🥁 by the door, and the entire staff team welcomed you in chorus voices. The food is good and the service is great. It isn't too expensive, but very affordable. There is a lot of food on the menu list, including tofu and sushi. I had the miso soup and teriyaki chicken. Although it was my first time, I did enjoy every bit of it. It was nice and very warm. Will I visit again? I will definitely visit again. 😄😃😄

Hellamen (as spicy as Shin Ramyun)_about 12 pounds / 9 piece raw fish set_about 14 pounds Although the raw fish was expensive, it wasn't that fishy and was really delicious and thick. Needless to say, the ramen was perfect. The disappointing thing is that there were a lot of people in the store, so I sat next to the drum, but the wind came in and it was cold, and I was startled every time I played the drum. The staff seemed to know that and kept hitting me softly. It was a store worth the service tip. Overall, it was a place I would like to visit again.

Alice was excellent and looked after us

Molly was a great server! Food was great!

Food was great today, molly was very kind and helpful!

Had a lovely dinner, high recommend the vegan pumpkin roll. Thank you to Molly for the excellent service!

Had a great time. The food was amazing. And the service was superb thanks to Molly! 👍

Everything about my experience was amazing. Greeted kindly at the door and didn’t have to wait too long for a table. Servers were all friendly without being intrusive, and the food was delicious. Chicken ramen was piping hot, perfectly balanced with the chicken succulent and juicy. Would highly recommend - thank you!

I love sushi and ramen and this restaurant do them both so well. It's a slightly fast food feeling style restaurant, casual and busy. In my opinion more of a lunch stop than a dinner venue. The staff are great, polite and helpful, the ramen is tasty (would prefer some additional options such as grilled chicken instead of deep fried but that's a small point). The sushi is nicely prepared and the menu has a good selection. You may have to queue to get in but for a well priced Japanese experience it's worth a few minuted stand.

Lovely food and amazing staff, thank you so much!

The coldest ramen I have ever eaten, the table they gave me at the door with a horrible draft. The coldest ramen I've ever had, also the table next to the door was the coldest I've ever sat.

Great as usual, Chun has been lovely and provided a fantastic service.

Great food, great people and well worth the wait!

Very yummy! Sushi was tasty! Pick this place over the “Greek” Resturant upstairs.

The food is simply stunning. I really enjoyed the garlic ramen.

Not a kids’ friendly place. Good for adults only.

Delicious and fantastic. If you are fan of asian cuisine this place is a must visit in Edinburg.

Fantastic experience! The food is phenomenal and the matcha creme brulee is a must!

We ordered 2 vegetarian Ramen dishes (Hell Ramen and Tan Tan Ramen) and vegetarian Sushi (Yasai Roll). The Yasai Roll was really really nice, finished it quickly in no time. Both the Ramens were great too, the right amount of veggies and soup. I would rate both Ramen and Sushi 4/5. This restaurant is inside St. James Quarter mall on the -1 floor. The ambience is great, with cherry blossoms set up on the ceiling, looks very beautiful. There is also a wide screen on the wall showing different images of Mt. Fuji and what not, looks very appealing. The staff was friendly, polite and cute. Loved the place overall!

I love Ramen! My mum tried the ramen for the first time ever and she loved it! Great service, and lovely atmosphere!!

So good! Nipped in for a quick lunch, and ended up eating far too much. Great selection of food, lovely atmosphere, and friendly staff. Very filling for a reasonable price.

Me and my sister eat here twice, I really love the black garlic tonkotsu. The black garlic add deep flavour to the soup that why it’s fantastic.

they have a really good selection of both vegan and vegetarian selection! really recommend the vegan hell ramen

Epic food, environment and Jack F is awesome!

Matthew was really an Amazing host and very wellcoming waiter, the food was great!

The team is highly efficient, while the sashimi is fresh. That’s why I spend at least £22 every time eating alone here. Matthew I. is professional and hardworking. When I didn’t know if my free drinks allowed a cocktail, I told him if yes then drinks A otherwise then drinks B. He helped without a need of my repetition. He is such a friendly helpful staff who would keep customers return. So I would give a big thumbs up to Matthew!

The venue was very busy but atmosphere still enjoyable. Friendly staff. Food was fantastic, tasting fresh and didn't need to wait long. Takoyaki is absolutely smashing, recommend 200% and will be coming back for more of them as well as to try out other delicious dishes on the menu.

Amazing food amazing service, devoured.

You always have to wait in line, that doesn't mean that they serve well. You order and pay from the QR on the table, the katsu curry was not bad.

Alice was lovely! Food great - bit cramped and noisy but otherwise lush

Hands down the best Ramen in Edinburgh! Staff are always super friendly! 10/10

Staff were super friendly and the atmosphere was super cozy, and the food was delicious! I'd definitely eat here again, it's excellent value for your money, and the sushi was to die for!

Can order from QR code or from a member of staff. They are very friendly and willing to help answer any questions. Food arrived quickly and was delicious.

Nice ramen and atmosphere. Alice was lovely and polite.

Amazing place! Wonderful ramen! Alice gave a great service.

Lovely lunch, very welcoming and our waiter Jayce was professional and contribute to the nice moment we had.

The food was so good order the chicken ramen one of the best ramen I ate in Edinburgh.

Every time I visit Edinburgh, I make it a point to stop by Maki Sjq, and a big reason for that is Patricia! She provides such warm and exceptional service that it feels like coming home. She’s always welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cares about making your lunch/dining experience perfect. The food, of course, is absolutely amazing – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. With Patricia’s great service and the incredible dishes, it’s easy to see why this restaurant is a favorite of mine. If you’re looking for a place that feels like home with incredible food and outstanding service, Maki Sjq is the spot – and Patricia will make your visit unforgettable. I can’t wait to come back again!

Always a great experience, had a nice chat with Jason about literature. Quick service too.

Absolutely lovely service today! We were served by Zsolt O who was super friendly, attentive and helpful! 10/10 service from him! All the rest of the staff were lovely and welcoming too. Will 100000% be back! :)

beautiful salmon sashimi - recommended

When we asked a waitress to bring us some tap water, she gave us an expression of “can’t you tell I am busy right now?”. She said she would bring us later but I have never indicated that she had to bring us tap water right immediately. Come on if you have to be grumpy towards such an innocent request. Please don’t be a waitress and choose another profession.

Large selection, we tried sushi and ramen, very tasty! The staff was quick and attentive even though the store was busy. Absolute recommendation!

Other than the mall setting and cramped tables this place was great. The ramen and service was excellent.

Wonderful staff, delicious food!

One of my all time favourites! I wish theyd have a franchise in dublin💕

It was a bit chilly sitting near the entrance, but that’s probably because they’ve tried to maximise the number of tables in the restaurant—which I can’t blame them for since it’s so busy! We always seem to get seated near the entrance, though, probably because we’re walk-ins. The vegan ramen options are fantastic—so much flavour and variety. And don’t forget to sign up for their loyalty programme—you can earn free gifts pretty quickly, and it’s totally worth it!

Amazing ramen!! Big bowl and super yummy. Maki was lovely too. Loved all the food

The food at Maki and Ramen was okay, i had the katsu curry and miso soup and wakame salad. I really enjoyed the wakame salad, the chicken karage ramen was super flavourful however the katsu and miso soup were really lacking in flavour especially the miso, it was like hot water with bits in it no umami taste. We also did have to wait a while for our food and it didn’t really feel worth the wait. The atmosphere was nice and cozy and staff were super friendly.

Good Japanese restaurant, a bit of a wait but worth it.

Great food, atmosphere and friendly service.

Had a little lunch snack on a very cold afternoon and was very impressed with the choice of veg sushi, ramen and more. Really felt like having more but was in a rush to elsewhere. Located in the main

Excellent all round experience here. Food was tasty and well presented. Very good care from the staff. Will be back!

Good taste and noodles cooked nicely, not too soft

Black garlic tonkotsu ramen, the soup is quite rich.

Tasted like fancy instant noddles. The broth was not giving anything.

Speedy despite being busy, lovely patient staff, very helpful. Food was absolutely delicious!

Great ramen and good dining experience.

Just got my order, is missing the extra broth I’m try a few times to contact them with no joy

Ordered the chicken ramen and a vegetarian tonkotsu - both gorgeous. Massive portions, well worth the money.

Nice place, and great atmosphere and attention of the staff, the food was lovely.

Genuinely don't bother- soggy noodles, cold toppings in ramen, chewy chicken. Complained but didn't even bother to comp out the completely uneaten meal

The restaurant is quite small and busy at times. It is best to prebook for a table. Otherwise it is likely that you will have to queue as it is inside the shopping centre. Ramen is good. I love the ramen as it is perfectly cooked, soft enough to hold the broth flavour but still chewy. Toppings could be added more. Broth is rich but not spicy enough for me although I ordered hot sauce as side for myself.

I came across this place by chance, saw the long queue and joined it. I feel lucky to have tried it as it is the best ramen I have ever eaten. Fast and efficient attentive service, welcoming location. I usually eat a lot but here just one plate of ramen filled me up, I would have liked to try the gyoza too but I couldn't.. Excellent value for money!!

Great food and great staff. Will definitely be back when I’m in Edinburgh again!

Great food and service - tasty food and fast service!

Great authentic Japanses restaurant. Cherry blossoms 🌸 all around the restaurant. Staff polite and friendly. Food great.

Great food, fast service great atmosphere

The food is fantastic. I find it unpleasant to have the check brought to the table without asking for it or without being asked if we want another drink. A service charge of 10% was added to the bill.

The atmosphere in the restaurant is very pleasant and the dishes are incredibly tasty.

Love the overall taste and quality of food

Food seemed a little average compared to previous visits and service was very slow.

The foods always good and flavourful.

Great place to grab a quick lunch. Quick service and our waiter Jason was super friendly.

Super fast and awesome ramen. Got the hell ramen and was good amount of spice. Staff was super helpful and place was very cute and had awesome decor.

I got the black garlic vegan ramen and it was good. Their ramen is more the European/ American version of the authentic Japanese one , but is not disappointing. The vegan bacon was really tasty. I really appreciate how the menu perfectly adapts to vegan and vegetarians without any other weird or cheaper options

The broth was so so. It wasn’t like the ones that we had like marugame. But the people are very nice and hospitable. The food was served quickly.

The sound of the gong and the greeting was something special, but not all of the waiters did it (only the men). The food was really tasty but the door was open the whole time, which is why towards the end of November you have to sit in the restaurant with a jacket on, which takes away from the comfort. There was great packaging for the leftovers that closed really tightly and was very practical. We would come back next time the door was closed in winter

Not the best ramen you’ll try but it’s still pretty good!

I keep returning to this place because the food is consistently delicious. I appreciate how the menu caters to vegetarians as well. I particularly enjoyed the Hell Ramen, as it has a good amount of spice, and I admire restaurants that aren't afraid to deliver real heat. The vegetable gyozas had a delightful crunch and a soft, flavorful filling. I was also pleasantly surprised by the quality of the vegan bacon, which left a great impression on me. It can get a little busy due to its location, but I enjoy the echoing drum sound the staff makes when a customer enters the restaurant.

Charlie (Charly?) was our server last night and she was so lovely. The food and drinks were amazing and we were so well attended to by our server - she was attentive, chatty and made the already great experience even better. Thank you so much :) food came out very quickly too and was beautiful presented.

Service was very fast. Very accommodating for young families. Fresh ingredients. The team are fantastic.

Great restaurant inside St James Quarter, service is fast and staff are very friendly, good variety of food and drinks too. Definitely will go back

The food was excellent. I went 3 times in one week. Always full and good atmosphere. They serve you very quickly. The tables are a little small. Very good price-quality ratio! I always ate vegan pumpkin and abocado sushi and chicken with rice (but there was also the vegetarian option). Totally recommended!

THEY SERVE YOU WELL AND FAST AND THE FOOD IS GOOD, IT'S WORTH A VISIT AND THEY ACCEPT CASH PAYMENT.

great place for veggie and vegan ramen

very good food, simple and tasty. The staff was a bit confused. They didn't ask if we wanted dessert and just brought the bill without us saying we wanted to pay. very small spaces and tables close together.

I had a fantastic experience here. The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. The ramen was flavorful. The staff were friendly and attentive, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend this spot for anyone craving quality Japanese food in Edinburgh.