Phriends Food in Edinburgh, City of

LA COMIDA ESTABA SECADA Y TERRIBLE, EL SERVICIO ERA TERRIBLE, OTRAS 3 PARTES SERVIDAS ANTES QUE NOSOTROS ENTONCES TRATARON DE SERVIR NUESTRO PLATO PRINCIPAL ANTES DE NUESTRO ENTRANTE, NUNCA VOLVERÁ.

I highly not recommend. The service is sooo bad! We have wait 40 min and didn't get dish, because waiter FORGOT about our order! There was only 3 tables, so it wasn't hard to memorize orders...

I visited earlier in the year and haven’t stopped thinking about it for months. Amazing food, friendly and attentive staff, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a restaurant so clean in my life. I had jollof (of course - it’s one of the world’s best rice dishes) with chicken and a side of fried plantain. It was spectacular. This part of Edinburgh is crammed with good restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world. When I’m next in town, I’m still going back to Phriends Food.

Delicious food and brilliant service

We’re beyond thrilled with the lamb suya you provided for our corporate event! The flavor was absolutely incredible—perfectly spiced, tender, and full of that authentic, smoky taste that everyone loved. It was a huge crowd-pleaser, and we kept hearing from our team how much they enjoyed every bite. Special thanks to Priscilla for handling the ordering and delivery with such ease and professionalism. We’re already excited to work with you again and can’t wait to try even more of your fantastic dishes! Many thanks from all of us at Hymans Robertson!

Awesome african food! We were there for take away. Great service.

We got some food for take away here today. It was so delicious! We enjoyed every bite of it. Would totally recommend!

Were there on a Sunday. The waiter was extremely friendly and accommodating. The food tasted good, I don't know much about African food but I would have liked some kind of sauce. All in all, recommended.

Amazing first experience in trying African food. I love the cute server, he was so sweet and friendly. Great service overalll

Great service, our waiter was attentive and answered all our questions without any vibe of annoyance. As someone who has never had African food we loved the cuisine and food came out super fast. Definitely recommend!!

The staff, food, and atmosphere were fantastic! I especially appreciated the delicious vegan options. Everything was top-notch, and I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in Edinburgh. Thank you for catering to different dietary needs!

Waakye does not come with salad, spaghetti or gari. U pay for it as extra. Stew has no meat as well. Nice atmosphere though

the food was really great yet a bit overpriced ...

Real, fresh, food! Loved it!!!

We came late on 26th September it was Amazing food and amazing service

Great food delivered on time. Delighted to find a place that delivers quality jollof to this end of town.

I was on vacation in Edinburgh and we wanted African cuisine I found this on Google. I am here to tell you, that if you ever visit Edinburgh, you should see this restaurant! They are so welcoming and the food is too yummy! We knew we just had to eat here again before leaving Edinburgh. I recommend! And yes, it is so affordable for the yummy meals you get!

Hemos tenido comida de varios países africanos, pero nunca de Ghana, así que cenar en Phriends fue una experiencia nueva – y genial!. Uno de nosotros tenía la versión vegana de plátano frito y frijoles, otro el no vegano con la ensalada Ghana a un lado. Tuve el pollo a la parrilla con arroz jollof. El pollo tenía una capa muy picante, mientras que el jollof era más suave. Todos pensamos que nuestra comida era deliciosa. El servicio fue muy amable, y la comida, servida en grandes porciones, es sorprendentemente barato. Muy recomendable para una experiencia gastronómica fuera de lo común!

Lovely food and service will definitely be ordering again :))

The food was delicious and the malt was nice and chilled 🤩

Very friendly staff and the food was absolutely delicious

The moment we walked in the atmosphere was lovely and service was hands-on lovely staff and the food was out of this world. We ordered Banku with tilapia and Jollof rice with beef and Ghana salad everything was so tasty and the flavour can’t fault a thing. This place is a must-try!!! Definitely coming again

The staff are really friendly and the food is excellent. The jollof rice is really tasty. Definitely recommend!

amazing food! was the best fried plantains i’ve had ever :’) jollof was so delicious as well, would go there again in a heartbeat. bean sauce is a must, and so veggie friendly.

Order arrived in 1h 40 minutes and was not warm. Tasted good once I microwaved it but felt small in quantity for how much it cost. The Kebab skewers were one skewer. Got a free drink which was nice.

Delicious food, generous portions and great service

Chicken was too fried… Not tasty

Incredible food with amazing flavour. Great service and portion sizes as well. Highly recommended!!

Excellent jollof rice and friendly service!

Beautiful food!Would order again.

Not happy tonight-I only got a single piece of chicken and the rice today was spicy. Overall, great quality of dish and as always the jollof rice is delicious.

What a joy to run into this amazing place. Superb staff, superb food, superb everything. They even have Supermalt! Don’t miss this place. One of the best in the area. ❤️❤️❤️🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🔥🔥🔥

Tasty and cheap cuisine from Ghana. Friendly service and decent menu selection. We brought our own wine as it's not licensed. An excellent experience. We will return!

During our order, the staff was delightful, and the service and communication provided were truly outstanding. We will definitely return for the best Ghanaian dish.

really good food that was quite different from the usual, very friendly and good value

I strongly recommend this place for every Ghanaian or African who is looking for a place to eat in Edinburgh. Good food, nice ambience, even better, warm service!!! We even ended up buying food from there to Kent, England!!!

Food tastes amazing and service is top notch…

The place is exquisitely amazing. The food is super nice and just on point. Cheers Phriends Food🔥🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳

Very friendly staff and super good food :)

Thank you for a beautiful meal this evening.

We went because of the Tripadvisor reviews, its proximity to our hotel, and because we wanted to try a new cuisine for us. We were not disappointed. The staff patiently answered our questions about the food, which is Ghanian. We had a plantain starter, the jollof rice with chicken, and the waakye (rice + beans) with tilapia. Everything was wonderfully spiced, yet not overly spicy. The atmosphere is not fancy but the food was great. It's BYOB if that matters.

Might be a bit late on this but came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening in January and had some Jollof which tasted delicious. I was served by a very friendly and lovely girl whose name is Nicole ,the service and the atmosphere were great . Would definitely return .

Amazing! Would recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh as we came from England. Got value for the money spent.

Infact I really enjoyed the food your fufu and goat meat soup, banku and tilapia, Jollof, Kenkey and fish , waakye was soo sumptuously I wil choose you guys over and over again anytime I come to Edinburgh Your staffs were very professional and patient ❤️❤️❤️

Excellent tilapia, loved the banku. Would order again

The food was tasty and service was great. It was great to try out a different cultural cuisine. Thanks to Fork to share.

We went during a quiet time so atmosphere is based on decor alone. It was my first time eating West African food and I was thoroughly impressed. The peanut stew was perfect to share between two, with more than enough chicken and fufu. The service too was fantastic.

Amazing best restaurant in the world

Thier food is the worst food ever, was really so bad , i wouldn’t even feed thier food to my dog , worst food ever

Beautiful dinner, Excellent ingredients 5 star The best in Edinburgh!!

Super delicious 😋 thank youuuuuuu the best

Absolutely delicious food and lovely friendly staff. Will be back!

Amazing food and very friendly waitress

This restaurant is a real gem. The flavors and quality are spectacular, the service is attentive and welcoming, and the prices can’t be beat. One of my favorite restaurants now.

The jollof rice and grilled chicken were very tasty and substantial. The medium spice level was just right for me. I would have liked a bit of token veg or salad on my plate to make it feel more balanced. An interesting addition to the halal options in the city.

Enjoyed eating some great Ghanaian food here on a short visit to Edinburgh. Properly spiced and lovely people.

Friendly service and good food.

Brilliant Food very nice servers great overall experience

Lovely food and generous portions. Relaxed friendly and really reasonable too. We had fried plantain starter then fried chicken with rice and fried chicken with jollof rice. We’ll definitely be back.

Popped in after rugby. Staff friendly and attentive and gave recommendations. Grilled chicken lovely spiced but not too hot. First time trying jollof rice and loved it. The plain fried rice was also a hit. Plantain the star of the show. Great value.

Delicious, hearty, love-filled cooking. An absolute must, and my new local comfort food joint.

Very quick, great service and the food was absolutely delicious! We had the jollof rice with chicken and a side of plantain. It was flavoursome, fresh and comforting!

Not a bad start around Haymarket. I personally feel the prices are a bit steep, but food is nice. Not too loud ambience, no frills...

Food and service is great. 4 stars for atmosphere only because it's ok. Food and service are great though.

Walked in and Ben was there to greet us. He helped us with menu. Food did NOT disappoint. It was delicious!!! Highly recommend! Great food, great friendly service!

Very disappointing meal. Had only miserly 5 plantain fingers for £5!. No sauce for the chips even when I wrote to add sauce. Even tomato ketchup which is usually given free for chips wasn’t there. How am I suppose to just eat dry chips and plantain without any sauce. Asked for meal to be delivered by 21:00 and delivery came by 8pm! By the time I came back from work, the meal was cold!!! Not happy with the meal at all and I paid almost £18 for chips/ 5 fried plantain fingers and chicken without sauce!!!

I was walking past and went in to ask whether they do carry out as I was pressed for time. I ordered 3 main dishes which were prepared timeously. One of the orders i changed as he said it would take longer to prepare. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions generous. I shall be going back to dine in.

Tasty food; wide variety of dishes Clean and inviting environment Superb and excellent staff Reasonable waiting time Affordable prices What else are you looking for?

Great service and my dad loves the food.

Amazing food and quick service

Friendly place, delicious food, something out of the ordinary. My wife appreciated the range of vegetarian options. I appreciated the jollof rice!

I loved the food ! The service was amazing and the food was even more amazing . I will definitely return.This is the jollof I’ve been looking for, I just didn’t know it.

Delicious food and a yummy free a/f beer gratis. Thanks!

It looks like it's a plastic fast food joint, but don't be put off. There's a quiet, friendly welcome, and a pleasant if simple ambience. The food is simple too: plainly presented, not over-elaborate. More importantly it's delicious and just a wee bit different than anything else in Edinburgh. I liked it so much the first time I went back two nights later. Mains were based around rice: jollof rice, deeply coloured and delicately spiced, and, the second night, waakye (black beans and rice.) Both perfectly cooked. By the way, these dishes might seem surprisingly expensive: £12 before you add any meat or veg. But the portions are very big: easily enough for two people. A standout side was plantain in 'natural African spices' - subtly spicy/herby, and with a lovely softness to complement the rice. That was good value at £5, and generally prices are very reasonable. The Ghana salad I wanted was unavailable so I had green salad instead, which was okay; the small 'Phriends pie' I had as a starter was more than okay: lovely crumbly butter pastry with a small amount of juicy meat and veg. If you want a kick of heat, don't miss the shito sauce, with its distinctive flavours of black pepper and dried fish. The first night I was the only customer, the second night there was one other diner. If this was near the university it would be full every night, but it's tucked away down the never-very-appealing Morrison Street. It's worth seeking out: in my view it's a great example of the kind of small, independent restaurant that reflects the owners' background and passions. It's not licensed but BYOB is fine.

I went to Edinburgh on a trip and was looking for an African restaurant to eat. I was glad to find this place with my friend. The food was excellent and the service was marvellous to the extent I was craving it on my way back home. I really would go back there on my next trip to Edinburgh 👍🏾👍🏾

The food was massively overpriced, and the menu is vague about what the food items will look like or be comprised of. Food arrived cold, sweet potatoes were mush. Paid £13.95 for cold mushy sweet potatoes and a small box of salad leaves. Shito was very tasty but all other items cold and disappointing

Excellent experience. The food is always amazing anytime I visit. I recommend it over and over and over!

Do you want an authentic Ghanaian food that makes you feel at home in another country? Then Phriends food is the place. The food is very tasty and palatable. And the meals are not overpriced like other African restaurants. I’m looking forward to my next visit, which should be very very soon. So far I have tasted meals like Waakye, Kebab, Jollof rice , banku and Tilapia, and their Shito omg you will love it. I will highly recommend.

Very polite and professional team. They’re never in your face. Food is delicious. Particularly love the taste of their kebabs. Best African restaurant in Edinburgh for sure. ❤️

Such a lovely family atmosphere, they really cherish their customers here. The waitress told us more about the dishes which was interesting and also helped us choose. Vegan options are varied, delicious and filling. Fried plantain in African spices is a must, Jollof rice is delicious and will suit most tastes, friend plantain with bean sauce had such an interesting palette of tastes, best option if you want something new. Fish tasted like it came straight from the lake. One star deducted just because they didn't have all the dessert options available, I'm sure that was only temporary though.

Finally amazing African place in Edinburgh! Recommend to everyone!

This is our second time ordering from Phriends Food and it 100% did not disappoint! Our personal favourite is the jollof rice, but no matter the dish the meats and fish are cooked perfectly. It doesn't feel heavy and instead has a homemade feeling. We love their food so much!

This is our second time ordering from Phriends Food and it 100% did not disappoint! Our personal favourite is the jollof rice, but no matter the dish the meats and fish are cooked perfectly. It doesn't feel heavy and instead has a homemade feeling. We love their food so much!

This is our second time trying Phriends Food and it 100% did not disappoint! Our personal favourite is the jollof rice, but no matter the dish the meats and fish are cooked perfectly. It doesn't feel heavy and instead has a homemade feeling. We love their food so much!

Food was fantastic and I was given free drinks with my order

Amazing food, speedy delivery, huge portions! Thank you so much!

We want to Phriends to taste west Africa and we were not disappointed, Me and the Wife Both had Jorof Rice and chicken with fry plantain and it was like being back Home I will definitely be back

Enjoyed my jollof rice, chicken and fish. It came in steaming hot and the delivery was prompt. I also got free drinks. Their service is impressive, with no compromise on food quality!

Very tasty defo come bk agin for my home counties food friendly customa service

Super tasty food and great service at a very reasonable price. The fried plantain was delicious! Lots of meat options but I went for a great vegetarian beans and fried plantain dish.

Great food, service, and atmosphere !

The food was amazing and delicious. The service was top notch. The delivery was early, I was surprised. It is worth every penny spent.

Food was delicious, service great and good delivery. Thank you.

Quality service, finger licking wankeyyyy

The service was good, food was good. Waitress was nice. A bit on the expensive side for what is served. Simple menu and nice location.

Brilliant service and tasty food. Well cooked and served on fresh and hot

Honestly incredible, the plantain is DELICIOUS - and the staff are so very friendly, this place deserves more than 5 stars! Robbie

Delicious food staff very friendly nothing was too much for them. When next in the area will dine again. Thank you

Following my family’s discovery of Phriends, we have ordered through deliveroo multiple times and went in today for sit down meal. Must say, the ambience is impeccable, unlike others. Best African cuisine in Edinburgh.

The food was still hot in spite of the freezing temperature. However the chicken was a little undercooked--a little too pink near the bone. but the combination of the quinoa, veg and chicken was delicious, I put the undercooked part back in a frying pan with a little waterand in a few minutes that was perfect too. The spicing was very good, Thanks to the young man who had to face the frost to bring me my food!