SEN Vietnamese Dining in Edinburgh, City of - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Always excellent, food, wine and service always of a high standard. Been a few rimes now and always delivers.

My wife and I were coming to Edinburgh for a 4 day trip, so I went onto a couple of Edinburgh Facebook groups to ask for recommendations as to where the locals eat and where to go. You will be pleased to know quite a few recom you, and as such why we booked. The food we had was excellent, and the two staff on duty that night were very friendly and helpful, even getting me on the Vietnamese beer. Certainly glad we took the local advice. Paul Walker Lytham St Annes Lancs

It’s true when they say “It is good people who make good places.” food was beyond amazing! From starter to main course everything was made with love❤️ Kitchens staff amazing ขอบคุณ. Daniel For real thank you for being so patient with our questions and requirements merci😬 and for sure we will be back soon شكرا جزيلاً

This beautiful little restaurant was one of the best discoveries we made in Edinburgh. The place has few tables but the space is very pleasant and cozy. I went with high expectations about the pho, one of my favorite dishes and I can safely say that it is the best I have had since 2017 in Vietnam, I would dare say even better! You can see that the recipe is traditional and they use the Better ingredients and technique We also tried the shrimp with pepper as a starter, a true delight, and the fried calamari, also a surprise of flavors. For dessert, panna cotta and ice cream!!! Accompanied by white wine The best thing is the girl who runs the place, with nice attention she makes you feel at home! An experience not to be missed in Edinburgh

This is literally the best food in Edinburgh! So fresh, tasty, amazing flavour combinations. Wish I could afford to order food from this restaurant every day.

We were walking along looking for a place for dinner and saw abit of buzz at Sen. Run don't walk here. Avoid disappointment and make a reservation. We had eaten alot that day and decided to order an assortment of starters - we had the papaya salad, crispy squid, spring rolls, fish cakes and chunky chicken with a couple of beers. The rood was unbelievably flavourful and complex - salty, sweet, sour and funky. It was an explosion of flavour in my mouth. When I had a spicy chili, they rushed over with a small bit of milk to cool the fiery heat without me asking. Service was fantastic- efficient without hurrying. For a small place, they had a good amount of traffic from reservations, walk ins and takeaway orders. If I lived in Edinburgh, this restaurant would be on my rotation when I am in the mood for elevated Vietnamese.

Food was nice whilst not being fully authentic but the flavours were well seasoned. The setting was small and cozy and was full, booking recommended.

Went with a friend for a chat and had a wonderful time. The chili chicken was delicious and incredibly crispy and fresh, some of the best Ive had. Our server, Nilufer, was lovely and very attentive. She mentioned the vietnamese coffee could be chilled and it was such an amazing treat on a hot day.

Oh my what amazing food! Lovely atmosphere, you almost felt like your Vietnamese mother had invited you into her house to have dinner. Lovely vibe. Lovely friendly service, two people for only a handful of tables, which made them relaxed about stopping and chatting about the food. Brilliant. So good we booked next week!

It was absolutely wonderful ! The service was perfect. The food was excellent !

Incredible food, lovely service, perfect place for a date night. Absolutely would come back. The duck curry and the prawn mousse on sugarcane were so delicious.

Unbelievably nice waiters and scrumptious food :))

SEN is a cozy and inviting place. Professional, friendly and approachable staff with a great music taste. The presentation of each dish was visually appealing, reflecting the care and creativity that goes into their preparation. The blend of spices was spot on, providing warmth without overpowering the dishes. The seabass was perfectly cooked with a delicate texture, it was seasoned to perfection. Also, the curry at SEN is something you absolutely must try. Rich and creamy, it had the perfect consistency, with a depth of flavor. Definitely would be back in the future.

Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff!

Flavoursome dishes, friendly and helpful staff, vegetarian friendly place, will come back for sure!

Wow. Really awful experience. They should train their staff.

So arrived and we're informed it's cash only. The service was a bit mismatch and they could have left a jug of water on the table. Not much choice for wine by the glass but I would recommend the Vietnamese beer

Had a great family meal. The service was attentive and friendly. Food was fresh and tasty. Would definitely go again 😊

This place was recommended by a colleague of mine and the food was really exceptional! I didn't have the chance to visit, so I can't comment on the atmosphere as we ordered takeaway. We ordered through UberEats the Saigon Prawn Summer Rolls, Stir-Fry Chicken Pho, and a dessert called Che. The summer rolls had an interesting texture, and the peanut sause was amazing. The stir-fry was full of flavour! This was the first time I tried dessert Che, and I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed it. I will visit the restaurant the next time I'm back in Edinburgh.

Superb food and a lovely location. Our waiter Daniel was most helpful and gave us some great food suggestions!

This place is definitely a hidden gem and the great reviews are well justified. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly. The starters were fantastic in particular the salt and pepper squid. Then I had the lemongrass chicken with rice for mains. All of it was excellent and would love to come back again.

One of the items delivered was incorrect. That's fine, things happen. Called the restaurant and was told they would not redeliver with the correct item despite it being thier mistake. If I wanted the correct food delivered I would have to reorder it online, pay for it again plus pay another delivery charge (or to avoid this go and collect it from the restaurant myself) The reason for this was 'the system won't allow us to redeliver because you ordered on Just Eat'. Eh? Terrible service.

Could not fault the food one bit! It was absolutely delicious! The service was also superb! Can’t wait to revisit!!

Insane food and service, can't wait to come back.

My experience was as a one time take away customer. I had one starter, three mains and one side. Overall, food was really good in terms of taste. Exception would be the Pho, the broth was just not right and I believe that if you are going to serve the variation with meat balls, that should be communicated as it is essentially another dish. In my case I just dislike it. Portion sizes and price its where I really had issues with SEN. Paying GBP 9 pounds for 3x mini spring rolls is nothing short of a joke. The most expensive however, must have been the Coconut Pork Belly with rice that was borderline tiny with meager 3 thin slices of pork belly, 2 leaves of pakchoi and half an egg for GBP 22. This has get to be one of the least laborious dishes and highest input price x final price ratio I came accross in Edinburgh. The only well served dish was indeed the Pho, which unfortunately was not to my taste. Packaging was really good though and food arrived warm the other side of town, and super fast. Dont be fooled by the low delivery fee, you will hardly feel satiated with close to 25-30 GBP per person without drinks. SEN is charging modern Asian bistro fees for takeaway and that does not make any sense. I wont be ordering again and due to the bad experience, shouldnt be coming around to enjoy the atmo and service, which just might make this all have some financial sense.

lovely little place, amazing service and beautiful food.

Amazing staff and service, very attentive and friendly. Food was good.

Literally the best Vietnamese food I've had outside of Vietnam! I was so impressed! Amazing restaurant, amazing food, cannot recommend enough! Small restaurant so best to book!

First time here tonight, the food was very good and the waiter was exceptional friendly. Thank you very much!!!

Loved this place. I went with my partner for Valentines and it was better than expected, we both like to try different types of Asian restaurants wherever we travel. Safe to say this is one of the best, if not the best we’ve had. Great, friendly staff, outstanding food and beautiful interior. I’ll be back next time I’m in Edinburgh!

What a gem of a place. The food was out of this world. The spring rolls, S&P squid, duck curry and pork belly was amazing. I’ve tried several Vietnamese restaurants and this is by far my favourite. I’m just gutted we don’t live in Edinburgh. The service was really good too. They were attentive and friendly especially Jane. Will definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Very good service, simplicity and delicious food

A little gem in Edinburgh! Great for vegans and meat eaters as there is two full menus with great options. We ordered from the vegan and couldn’t fault the food in any way. So full of flavour and fresh ingredients. The portion sizes were very generous and we can’t wait to go back!

Had the prawn mousse, the pho bo, papaya salad, salt and pepper tofu and a lotus tea. Beautiful presentation, excellent atmosphere, astounding food. Staff was great - very informative and chatty. Be warned, the restaurant is intimate, so do book in advance and let them know if you need special accommodations.

One of best meals of the year. Service, staff and food 5*

I hate to leave a low review but the chicken lemongrass was inedibly salty. I politely mentioned this and was told 'that was how Vietnamese food is' (not my experience spending a lot of time in Vietnam). I'm sure they've taken on the feedback on but leaving an honest review of my experience. Staff are nice (except when dismissing polite feedback) and so was the rice.

10/10! Incredible food and service. Highly recommend going, however book because it’s small, but that’s all apart of its charm!

Simply amazing Pho, served in delightful environment and staff so friendly and accommodating! Can’t recommend enough

The duck leg flesh in curry stew is extremely soft and melts in the tongue. It's quite tasty. Fried squid is also a good option. The salinity is ideal. The beef balls in pho, a must-try in Vietnamese cuisine, are very fresh and do not have the taste of quick-frozen beef balls.

This is a great wee restaurant. It is small, so it can be difficult to get a table. The range of choices is wide and they cater well for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. The service is thoughtful and prompt. Our spend per head was inflated by two bottles of wine. The wine list was short but offered good quality at reasonable prices. Everyone in our party, of five, enjoyed it. We will be back.

Wonderful food, friendly service and the setting is beautiful.

The personnel of that restaurant are very kind and they pay a lot of attention to us. We got three dishes, the salmon tart, pork with spring rolls and phỏ. Everything was very tasty and reminds me of when my wife and I were in Vietnam visiting her family. I really recommend that restaurant you will enjoy it a lot.

Food always great and delicious. delivery quite late this time!

Went for a work meal/meeting but I’ll be back again for sure - I had the Chay bowl

Never go again and not recommend it. Food was horrible.

Nothing special just treble food and service was so bad very slow,not recommended at all

Very nice little restaurant with good food and amazing service. Pretty full at times - i recommend making a reservation. Food was amazing and not too big portions nor too small. Perfect for a datenight or bigger groups if you enjoy freshly made authentic vietnamese cooking.

Absolutely incredible! Could not recommend this place enough. We got the Tofu and rolls to start and then had the Lantern Duck Curry and the Sea-bass. All of the food was incredible. They also had a completely vegetarian/vegan menu and a fully GF too. If your in Edinburgh and after Vietnamese food this is the place to go.

it is now 13:39 and no food but it says delivered at 13:52, I took a screen shot

Very nice viet food and always like to order the noodle soup with spring rolls. The price is relatively higher comparing with other Viet food, for example the pho viet. However, the noodle soup is rly tasty and it is one of the best favour for me. The only issue is that I feel a bit awkward when the waiters checking if we are done.

炒面很棒，味道很足。 汤面也好吃。 春卷口味个人不喜欢。 小哥哥服务很赞。

£18 for this miserable portion of pork belly. £9 for 3 small spring rolls. The portion was so outrageously small in comparison to the price that it frankly felt like a scam

Amazing viet food, delicious premium beef combo Pho! The service is perfect. The place is really small, always better book in advance.

Tiny little place but wonderful food. Book well in advance

Great Vietnamese food served in a small elegant restaurant. Best salt and pepper squid we ever had!

Really great location, nice interior, delicious food. Vermicelli salad bowl with pork was brilliant.

Great peanut sauce. Everything was delicious

Fantastic food, wonderful service, friendly waitresses who took their time to explain (and show!) food preparation. I could have chosen any of the dishes on the menu. The six we had were all amazing. Loved the green tea with jasmine and pandan leaves (I believe), too. It's a small restaurant, you absolutely need to book a table. Overall, a wonderful experience, an explosion of flavors!

Both of the waitresses were extremely friendly, helpful and attentive. The summer rolls were absolutely delicious and the main courses were good as well. Maybe the stir fry could be a bit more seasoned… Overall it was a great experience and one of our most satisfying restaurant-visits in Edinburgh!

Small restaurant, with friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food selection and it is top notch dining. Absolutely recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at SEN. The staff were lovely and very hospitable. It was my first time trying Vietnamese food and I am now definitely a fan. Myself and the rest of my party all thought the food was incredible. I had the chicken nest to start then the duck curry for my main, and was so stuffed I couldn't even manage dessert. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anybody.

A friendly welcome, quick service and amazing vegan foods! A wonderful experience and we'll be back. Thank you 🙂

Excellent! The beef noodle soup is everything and you must get the spring rolls. Great place to stop in for takeaway or enjoy a meal in. Be sure to book a table if you do plan to sit-in.

Professional service and sublime dishes. Portions were big. Vietnamese beer delicious, as was the Chenin Blanc. Sea bass to die for. One of the best dishes I've ever tasted. Cannot fault this place. Beautifully decorated. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.

We got a chicken stir fry instead of a vegetable one :( A vegetarian almost had to stay hungry.

Venue à 2 pour dîner. Très bon accueil,bonne entrée (rouleau printemps fris au porc). Pho très bon mais j'ai été déçu de mon plat (poulet spicy trop salé et dans un bain d'huile).

Most of the dishes were super nice, tasty, and pretty authentic, except the Beef Pho which was too sweet for me (likely to be the Southern version of Pho, not the original one)

Comfortable environment, silent atmosphere, good delicious and well service attitudes ....

I'm disappointed that it calls itself a vegan restaurant but it isn't fully vegan . The food is good but I feel it lacks atmosphere

Really pleasant restaurant with friendly staff. The food was really good, I had the seabass which was lovely in the sauce and very well presented. For dessert I had the Panna cotta which was not very sweet but really nice.

Pictured: duck curry, then chilli chicken, then tamarind sticky tofu. Absolutely sensational food. Staff were incredibly accommodating even on a busy evening attending to our needs, the food was delicious, aromatic and rich flavours. Would come back again in a heartbeat. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Beautiful wee Vietnamese restaurant just off the beaten track of Edinburgh's Old Town. Really really tasty food with great options for vegans and all at a moderate price. Service was good and the atmosphere was perfect - not too big with a cacophony of noise; it was a lovely relaxing visit.

Amazing food, great service, and affordable prices!

Delicious food and nice service!

Small atmospheric restaurant with plenty of choice and excellent service

We loved this Vietnamese Restaurant, food was amazing atmosphere was really relaxed and the service was very attentive, we visited on a recommendation and we are so glad we did, the food was cooked from fresh and tasted delicious, the service was prompt and the waiting staff couldn't do enough to make us feel comfortable, I would highly recommend a visit to Sen wether your visiting as a tourist or a local looking for an authentic Vietnamese dinning experience 👏

Amazing food, good service. Thank you!

Great food only let down by the service

Amazing food, great ambience, really worth trying!

I've been craving salt n pepper chicken for some time and saw the reviews for here. They looked good, delivery was expensive but needs must. What I got was not salt n pepper chicken. Firstly, there was no salt n pepper. Not any spice. I tipped it out onto the plate and it had an orangey slightly sweet sauce with so many chopped mixed peppers. Looks to be an interpretation but lost in translation. Not for me.

Had an enjoyable evening at this wee place. Good, flavourful food. Nice and cosy atmosphere. Good service.

Not really worth the money. One of the boxes was open, so not warm.

Staff handled our large group very efficiently and made sure all 13 of us had a wonderful time. Delicious beef pho!

Horrible driver experience, the food was never delivered, will not use Just Eat again

papaya salad completely perfect.

Unfortunately the whole dining experience was disappointing. Food was below average and overpriced. This was made even worse by our window view of overflowing bins. I understand they may not have control over the bins but why not put some blinds or curtains on the window ? If you’re looking for authentic Vietnamese food, you’re better off going elsewhere

It is a very pretty restaurant with great staff. I ate pho and love the meatballs so much, the soup a little bit bland but It is light and delicate.

Oh, perfection. A selection from the street food menu was an excellent choice for two people. Perfect in taste, very good sevice. Loved it.

My friend recommended to me but to be honest I’m not sure why people are so hyped about this place. The pho was below average to my standards and experiences, as an Asian who tried pho in many cities around the world. The broth was very blend and only a small portion, the noodles were thin and not chewy enough, the beef was not as good as other pho restaurants in Scotland. But the prawn roll was fine. All in all I think this restaurant is overpriced and will go bankrupt in cities with more southeast Asian restaurants

Gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere, friendly and professional staff. Loved it!

Great Vietnamese restaurant recommended by a local friend. It's quite small so I'd suggest booking. The food was authentic and tasty.

Absolutely brilliant experience. Lovely attentive staff and a very relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend the confit duck curry.

Lovely lunch visit to SEN. The waitress was incredibly friendly and welcoming, made us feel relaxed straight away. Food was delicious and there's plenty of options on the menu for vegetarians/vegans too. Would be nice to see an IPA on the menu as the Vietnamese beer isn't great. Will be back next time I'm in Edinburgh.

Came for a pre-theatre sat night dinner, we'd made a reservation as the restaurant is pretty small and there was a constant turnover of diners coming in. We were seated by the efficient and friendly staff, given menus and our drinks order was taken. The summer rolls were lovely, fresh and zingy with mint, the fishcakes miles from the usual western version with mash potato but tasty and with a gorgeous mango salsa (that went amazingly with the summer rolls too!) The mains were equally as pleasant, the shaking beef was lovely and the crispy sea bass also perfectly cooked altho slightly sweeter than we had expected. Overall a very enjoyable meal and look forward to going back to try something new 😀

We ordered it to arrive at 7.15pm and it was showing online as ‘driver at restaurant’ since at least 7.30pm. I called thme restaurant at 7.45pm who said the food had been ready for a while but no driver had arrived. It finally arrived just after 8pm but we’re not impressed by just eat. We couldn’t find a number to call for just eat, to find out where the driver was. The food was tasty but a bit cold by the time it arrived so I’m not impressed with just eat. The restaurant were lovely, so absolutely nothing against them, I’d just order direct next time or via another business. Having placed the order at 6.30pm, we were not impressed with just eat.

Very nice food! Very warm service! Very delicious coffee!

Basically, definition of Pho is soup noodles, well I got just noodles without soup. Didn’t like it.

Food was absolutely brilliant... great selection of starters, they were really delicious. I had the duck curry for main, which was also really delicious. I tasted the pork belly and tamarind fish too, they were both bang on. The service was good too.. highly recommend!

Wonderful food, great service and were really knowledgable about the options I could have as a coeliac. Lots of choices! Would definitely recommend.

Had an amazing dinner at Sen. Everything very fresh and tasty. Summer rolls were a delight and the duck curry so tender and delicious. We also had the vermicelli bowl with pork which was excellent. Portion sizes just perfect, left feeling full and satisfied. Service excellent and great ambience inside