Soul Vegan in Edinburgh, City of

lovely food, lovely place, lovely people

Lovely vegan food! A popular place - came here on a weeknight and it was full, but I only had to wait 10 or so minutes for a table. There’s a cozy ambience and service was fast and attentive. My food came out very quickly too. I had the mock charsiu and duck BBQ with rice - mock meat was tasty if a little bit sweet for my liking, everything else was delicious. The banana fritters were a great way to finish the meal. If I ever come again I’ll definitely have to try the laksa!

Hi Everyone. Because my diet is primarily plant based and because my daughter has dietary restrictions, we lean towards plant based restaurants when eating out. We picked this restaurant simply because it was within walking distance of the train station and the menu would accommodate my daughter's needs. The food we had was a fusion of Chinese and Malay (owner is from Kuala Lumpur). Tasty, fair sized dishes and interesting ways of blending new takes on traditional dishes (eg, using pineapple).

A great restaurant – not just for vegans! Fantastic food (we had deep-fried wontons and laksa noodles) and super friendly and attentive staff. Very good value for money! Our favorite in Edinburgh, even though we're not vegan! As for the ambiance, it was a bit too dark for me, but that's beside the point – absolutely 100% recommended!

Very tasty food with impeccable service. Great experience, definitely recommend.

Everything on the menu I've tried is delicious, but the laksa is my personal go-to! One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh

Blown away! Definitely worth a try...

We were only in Edinburgh for four days, and we ate here twice because it was so good! The service was amazing too. People were so nice. I got the Two BBQ Combination Rice both times, and we tried a bunch of the starters and multiple great noodle dishes during our two visits. Corn ribs, Salt & Pepper Lotus, etc. All delicious. If I lived in this city, I'd be coming weekly until I ordered everything on the menu.

The food and service both were good. We sat outsidea dn it was a pleasant evening so enjoyed the ambience. Lotus stem starter is a must try. Although the dishes marked spicy and very spicy were not that spicy for me, although it tasted well.

Absolute heaven for vegan and vegetarian lovers. We had Tom Yum Goong Rice Noodles and Fried Rice, fantastic taste and quick service.

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Staff are amazing and the ambience is equally great. Would 100% recommend.

Found the place very off and racist. They were busy and we were made to sit outside despite stating our preference for table inside as it was very cold and they claimed they had no tables inside. 10 mins later 2 other people walked in and they had no reservation and they got a table inside. We heard the conversation and were obviously upset about this and when we confronted the waitress she suddenly had a table inside albeit near their serving area and toilet. The food was average but the staff left a very bad taste.

Food was absolutely incredible! I've been vegan for at 11 years and the coconut Laksa noodles were the best I've had in the UK! Delicious completely vegan food. Highly recommend you book a table in advance as it was super busy (we went on a weekend). Staff attentive and helpful.

Really tasty food in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. A novelty being able to not have to worry about dairy. Will absolutely be back!

This was one of the best bowls of laksa I have ever had! Pipping hot and so fast my table. I’d highly recommend to every meat eater friend I have.

Had a wonderful experience at Soul Vegan. All of the food was incredible, the highlights were definitely the char siu and vegan duck. Just wow. I wish I lived here so I could visit all the time. Even if you are not vegan you need to check this place out. Make reservations as they are busy!

Officially our new favourite vegan restaurant! This is delicious food. Firstly, the servers are super friendly, smiley, kind and welcoming. The menu is all vegan and we wanted to try everything. We started with the fried wontons and mixed starter. We loved everything on it especially the corn ribs. Then for mains we shared ma po tofu and bbq combo rice. We loved them both. Finally we had banana fritters for dessert which was a highlight for the kids. The red sugar ginger tea is tasty too. We can’t recommend it highly enough!

Such a lovely meal and the service was amazing! It was the best laksa i’ve ever had! Thank you Soul Vegan!

Wonderful food bursting with flavour. If you thought vegan food was a bit boring, this place will change your mind

I'd even give it more stars for the service! Super friendly and attentive staff. And the food was delicious. Highly recommended!

This is Vegan Fucking Heaven! Amazing food and service. We got a few starters and a main entree, but we could've spent less per person if we wanted. The entire menu looked exquisite!

Amazing food with very generous portion sizes and reasonable prices. Loved the bbq dish especially the vegan duck as well as the crispy mushroom starter. Really great service too from all the staff we saw. Will definitely go back.

Perfect ! Nice food, healthy and greedy

Cozy place with a wide selection of vegan dishes. They're all delicious. Try again to try more!

Excellent food and drink delivered rapidly for a group of 7 including some with dietary restrictions, south-facing outdoor seating area is great in the sunshine early evening, staff were very friendly! Book early for larger groups as slots can disappear fast. Staff called me to confirm the booking on the day to make sure it was all correct, which was appreciated.

Honestly, excellent. From the creamy tofu, through the green curry and the Monk's vegetables, and super fried noodles, it was all wonderful. Add great, friendly service, to top off the meal. We hadn't booked, but got a table quite quickly. Recommend booking if you go.

So glad we came to check this place out for dinner. There were some really delicious options on the menu, so be aware, it's hard to chose! Really friendly staff that are good with recommendations. They frequently walk around with a water jug and top up anyone who needs or wants it. Please check this place out!

I’m a big fan of Malaysian food and was delighted to find this vegan restaurant. Our dishes were pungent in flavour, the service delightful and the prices reasonable. This restaurant is a keeper and I’ll be back soon to try other dishes. Thank you to all the staff.

We loved this vegan restaurant. It was a first, and we had a blast. The dishes were generous and delicious, and the service was impeccable. A must-do.

Lovely service!! The food was really tasty and flavorful! The staff is helpful and the nice view over Arthur’s seat is a nice bonus

10/10 just come here, you won't regret it - My wife and I'd favorite meal of the year - Food spectacular flavor and portions - service friendly and quick - the katsu Curry and the green curry incredible - the fried banana and chocolate ice cream one of the best desserts I've ever had.

THE BEST meal of our 10-day vacation around the UK. We ordered The Special Deep-Fried Tofu and Gan Lua Mee. DELICIOUS!

Incredible! So tasty! I had the wonton, laksa and sweet potato deep fried balls with chocolate icecream, it was all delicious. Highly recommended for everyone, vegans and nonvegans. They have a separate gluten free menu. The ladies working there are absolutely lovely. Will definitely come again.

First time in a vegan restaurant really good range of food and tastes ,no fault with service or venue .would recommend

Vegan cuisine in Asian style. In general food was good, served quickly. However prices sre quite high; main dishes comes without rice. Small choice of drinks.

Super quick and fresh food with great quality. Could be a little loud when crowded, but that‘s still fine. The fried tofu was our favorite, the prices overall are fair. Also recommended for non-vegan eaters!

Excellent food, dinner came quickly and was excellent. Four very happy customers.

Lovely vegan restaurant. Very nice food and friendly vibes. Would recommend

Food was great, service was amazing, very attentive. We'll definitely return!

Amazing food, excellent service. A little bit dark inside. We ate outside and there wasn’t a towel on the table. Highly recommended!

I could've eaten here every day for my entire stay in Edinburgh! The food was delicious and was ready really quickly, and the staff were really friendly and attentive.

The Laksa noodles and the Gan Lau Mee noodles are probably the best menu items and definitely worth a visit.

Genuinely the best vegan food I have ever had!! Been multiple times and the staff are so efficient (we got our starters in under 5 minutes) and lovely, and the food utterly delicious. We would recommend the gyoza, lotus root, wonton and aromatic pancakes!

Taste-wise not fully up my alley, but the food was fresh and the portions are big. I appreciate that everything is fully vegan. Very attentive staff.

It was my third visit here and for the third time I left the restaurant happy. The food is amazing! All looks beautiful and tastes wonderful. The staff is very nice, efficient and considerate. The place is really small, so I was amazed how quiet and smooth the service was. I will be definitely back to try more of their dishes.

Soul vegan is my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. The food is incredibly tasty and there is so much choice! The staff are lovely and very attentive.

One of the only places we visited multiple times on our trip. The food was excellent, with each dish we tried. The staff were kind and remembered us when we returned. We will definitely be back when we're back in the city!

Lovely customer service, and generous portions.

I love, love, love this place!! My sibling and I have been traveling Europe and this was by far the best meal we had. We ordered a curry rice noodle dish and it was fantastic! Highly recommend!

Delicious food and great atmosphere

Excellent food with great service. Would highly recommend it!!

The food my partner and I shared here was probably some of the best food we've eaten out. The Laksa was incredible and I am genuinely still talking about it weeks later. The staff were very friendly helpfully recommending menu items, and the venue was lovely and cosy.

Such a lovely dining experience! My friend and I both got the Laksa noodles and they were amazing. Great vibe, great service (efficient, constant water top ups and friendly), and best of all - great food!

Really fantastic food. Very attentive staff.

I think the laksa was the best thing I’ve ever eaten! Friendly and attentive staff, nice atmosphere, and delicious food. Go!

I wish I could be here every day. The food is so good—katsu curry and laksa noodles were amazing, plus the staff were super friendly

i’ve been vegan for a good few years and i’m not exaggerating at all when i say this is the best vegan restaurant i’ve ever been to. the char siu is so so unbelievably delicious, the staff are so welcoming and attentive. please open a restaurant in newcastle so i don’t have to travel 2 hours to have the best food ever !!!!!!!! get the barbecue combo rice and BOOK ahead of time, they are busy and deservedly so!!! expect to be disappointed if you walk in cause they will be fully booked and you’ll miss out on the best meal you’ve ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing vegan/malaysian food. Had a delicious rendang lion’s mane curry and an incredible mushroom skewers with satay. Really nice calm atmosphere and friendly staff. Would recommend and happily go back.

One of the best vegan meals I’ve ever had. Highly recommend making a reservation.”

The most amazing food and service. So many options, lovely atmosphere and very welcoming

Perfect vegan food. The laksa noodles were so delicious, with many different elements. Banana fritters were one of the best desserts I’ve ever had! Service was great, all staff were lovely, welcoming and attentive, bringing us water whenever we needed. The atmosphere was amazing! Will definitely be returning :)

Booked for an early dinner and walked 30 mins from our hotel to get there. When we arrived they said there had been an error and no recollection of our booking under my name. I showed the email of evidence of our booking and was told it wasn't on their system. We weren't given an explanation of how long we had to wait or whether a table would even be available, the person just went back inside to the restaurant. We ended up going to a different vegan restaurant nearby.

Since moving to Edinburgh, this is our new guilty pleasure! Fantastic restaurant and the food is delicious ❤️

Awesome taste, yummy choices. Hot food, warm atmosphere.

Great Asian vegetarian cuisine! Friendly professional staff.

Great food and amazing vegan options!

Superb food and the service was brilliant. Definitely will go when next in Edinburgh

Sooo this is my first time at soul vegan and it didn’t disappoint! The Two BBQ meal was INCREDIBLE. The LASKA noodle dish was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten WOW

The service is excellent and the food is top-notch man. Been craving for something spicy, and their laksa is so savoury! Ate 2 bowls💯💯

Everything was amazing. Food was too tasty.

The venue is really small and cosy, the staff look after you really well, top you up on water etc you don’t even have to ask! The menu is exquisite and has plenty of options for gluten free vegans! A hidden gem slightly off the beaten track, 1000000% worth visiting!

What a find. I was going to eat at Wagamamas for my one night in Edinburgh - a good vegan standby - but so glad I sought out Soul Vegan! 🤗🙏 The food is fabulous, with all the diners waxing lyrical. Wonderful service and such a friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely come back when I'm next in Edinburgh. Highly recommend.

Best vegan meals Ive had thus far. Great flavor!

Absolute gem of a place. Their vegan Malaysian food is just gorgeous. Updated to say the special tofu is an absolute must try, crispy flavoursome and like nothing I've had before elsewhere

Absolutely incredible food with wonderful service. The tom yum soup was particularly delicious! We will be back!

BELIEVE the 5 star reviews! I came here to try the popular Laksa noodles and my god the number of "mmmmms" I had to stifle while eating it was ridiculous (because I came alone and it would be weird to do that public 😅)! The staff were so attentive and the food came within 5 minutes of ordering. Honestly some of the best food I've ever had and definitely the best tofu. I would eat here everyday if I could. Make sure you book well in advance if you want to dine in the evening. Luckily they had space for lunch but all dinner reservations were maxed out when I checked.

Amazing food with great service. There were 7 of us. The booking was a made a wee while ago, but ended shoved in front of the door, so constantly getting blasted with cold air every time people came in or left. It was pretty uncomfortable.

A true paradise of flavor. I recommend it to anyone, even non-vegans, for the exceptional variety of flavors and richness of taste that the dishes served have. I have never eaten better vegan food, in the future I will return to Edinburgh to eat here again. Impeccable service, courteous, polite and attentive to customers, small but very comfortable place, essential to book because otherwise you won't find a place. Rated 10 out of 10, I couldn't find any flaws. Unfortunately I only took photos of the dessert, when the first courses arrived I was too surprised by the aromas and flavors to remember to take photos.

Came across this lovely place for a quick lunch. Friendly staff, efficient, great portions and tasty dishes. Will definitely return!

Very good and plentiful! The staff is very friendly and smiling.

probably one of the nicest things I’ve ever eaten you should definitely come here if you’re thinking about it. Delicious food, lovely staff- all round excellent 💚

Amazing food and service. We had a great dinner.

Amazing food, great vibe and great quality for the price

food is excellent, staff very friendly and helpful.

Amazing food, lovely staff and excellent service. Definitely going back soon to try more of the menu!

Had a delicious lunch, with vegetarian friends, who were delighted to be able to choose from anything on the menu. We particularly enjoyed the shared starters.

Delicious food, a must try vegan place in Edinburgh

Lovely place serving delicious food. Staff are very friendly. One of my favourites in Edinburgh for sure.

Amazing as always. I've been here a few times now, all the dishes we've tried are always fantastic. Wonderful service as well. It is quite a small place and very popular, though, so definitely make a reservation to avoid missing out!

The place was very full and popular and you can completely see why! The menu was full of delicious vegan options and the food was completely delicious, full of flavour and great portions! The service was very speedy and considerate.

One of my favourite vegan places in town🌱

Amazing vegan food and excellent service.

Unbelievable food and exceptional service. Has become a regular favourite.

I come from Singapore and I dare say I’ve had one of the best laksas here. To top it off, it’s vegan and so my friends could try them. The staff are also very attentive, quickly refilling your water when it’s running low.

Always have a lovely time here, waiting staff are very attentive and the food is delicious - the pancake sharing starter is amazing

The food is amazing, friendly staff and all vegan. Love it. Will definitely come back when I visit Edinburgh again

Soul Vegan is the best vegan place I have eaten at in my life at the moment, so many choices of Malaysian cuisine that I discovered that night that I cannot imagine it not plant-based. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of my friends' dishes, but they were all beautiful and tasty.

Fantastic food, service and experience. Great all round. Will definitely be back and would recommend. Loads of great choices on the menu too, with just veg based and fake meats too.

Unfortunately it was the first vegan restaurant where we weren't allowed to eat because we had two lovely dogs with us. The food is still definitely delicious...

Had a great first time meal, laksa lovely, juicy, filing, perhaps too attentive waiters, then came back today, was let go off for the rest of the evening since there wasnt gonna be space for me without reservation until a waiter from the other day saw me and told me i could still have dinner since there was still space. So, kinda weird. But okay all in all, tho i paid this seccond time 25£ for two dishes and left really hungry. Pricey are the pounds and perhaps ppl here eat too fknc early anyway, what do u mean fully book at 19? i eat at 22