Soul Vegan in Edinburgh, City of

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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

An excellent place. Very tasty food and superb service. Recommend booking a table as it is, deservedly, popular.

It was a very enjoyable dining experience. When I decided to have a nice dinner on my birthday, I didn't hesitate to choose Soul Vegan . Thank you very much for the recommended menu from the manager's lady and Miss Yulia's service is also very good. What a beautiful time. Highly recommend the tonyum rice noodles 😍🥰🍜

A lovely little spot, cosy, welcoming and simply the best meal we have had in a long time.

Absolutely amazing, one of the best dishes ever (I had coconut laksa with rice noodles).

Nice vegan restaurant! Worth a visit. Very affordable too.

I had the Wonton Soup Noodles as a takeaway, and was really happy with my food. The staff were pleasant, and the food came so quickly - I was amazed how they cooked it so fast😆 Good size portion, and great value!

Amazing place. Good was delicious and staff were great!

My wife and I visited yesterday during valentine’s weekend. The food was amazing, very fast and tasty. We ordered 5 sides and shared and loved all of them. The place is super small to don’t turn up with bags or big jackets… they don’t have a cloak room either. That being said, it more than makes up for it with the atmosphere and cosy setting! Thoroughly enjoyed 🙌🏽 PS: Don’t be distracted by my wife’s boobies 👀

We had a fantastic lunch at Soul Vegan, the service was incredible and the food was outstanding. We particularly enjoyed the mixed starter and the two barbecue combination rice bowl. A visit here is highly recommended!

Some of the best vegan food I have ever had. Incredible service! Wonderful Atmosphere

Absolutely delightful vegan experience, a true culinary journey - the bbq duck was out of this world, and I am saying that as a non-vegan. On top of that, great service and a cozy mood. A must-visit place if you're ever here and you're after spectacular food - this is where you should go, regardless of your dietary habits and choices!

We love this restaurant and are regulars. We were back this time for Valentine's and it was a busy night for Deliveroo pick ups. This didn't delay our meal at all but it did mean that, because this is a petite place, there was a bit of a lingering cold draft from the door. However the food was great as usual and superb service from the lovely staff.

Being a vegetarian I was very excited to see this place. Having so many vegan options to choose from. Service was really excellent. I loved the cozy vibe. Any vegan or vegetarian looking for nice place to eat in Edinburgh? They have got you covered.

It was a return visit for me, brought my daughter and it lived up to previous experience. Food not only magnificent but so beautifully presented. That flower tea was so lovely.

Lovely little place with a quiet intimate atmosphere. The service was quick and easy despite being fairly full and the food was great, filling, well worth the short walk up the hill. Definitely going to return on my next visit to Edinburgh

Food was amazing. Staff were really attentive to all customers. Would definitely go here again when I come to Edinburgh again!!

Soul served, without a shadow of a doubt, the most incredible food I have ever eaten. I’ve been vegan for 7 years and even in my whole 32 years I’ve never had anything top it. Would 100% recommend. I had it for lunch today already considering ordering for delivery tonight!

Everything about this place exceeded expectations. The best vegan food ever! Don’t miss eating here!

Incredible food, lovely wee restaurant and can tell the staff really care about making everyone happy!

Food made with soul...! Delicious vegan taste. Quick service and very polite staff. Highly recommended!

Delish, flavoursome food. Incredibly attentive staff. Can’t wait to come back!

Absolutely delicious and great atmosphere

Polite and attentive staff , beautiful atmosphere, gorgeous food , their wall sign is right “vegan paradise “!!!!

Service alone would warrant five stars but the food is excellent to match. Come hungry because food is served extremely quickly, we got all three courses in probably less than an hour. If anything starters come a little too quickly after main! The laksa coconut noodle dish is so flavourful although a little spicy. The dumplings and tofu are cooked to perfection. Guinness Sauce on the corn ribs is delicious. Staff are extremely friendly. Would highly recommend

2025 Update. Still fantastic food, friendly attentive staff. Beat restaurant in Edinburgh. 5star plus. Excellent food, friendly attentive and helpful staff. Quick service. No one eating here could possibly think vegan food is bland. Reasonable choice of different flavours. Good size portions. Really recommend it but book as it's popular.

Food was delicious, portions were big and the service was very friendly

Wonderful vegan restaurant where the quality of food and service never disappoints.Lovely cosy informal setting with a varied menu, consistently genuine friendly service and all meals prepared to an exceptionally high standard.For any doubtful meat eaters out there who think vegan food cannot be good, I urge you to try this place. Just make sure you book in advance as it is justifiably very popular.

Visited Soul Vegan with a friend on a Friday night. The place was packed and it had a really great atmosphere, but I’m glad I made a reservation! We had the ‘duck’ pancakes to start which were insane, have never had anything like them. I then had the nasi lemak and my friend had the Thai curry. The flavours in my food were amazing, but I would have preferred a bit more tofu as it was quite rice/potato heavy. There is also a gluten free menu for those that need it. Staff were lovely and welcoming, perfect balance of attentive but also giving us space. We were rushed out a bit at the end, would have preferred to have the table for a bit longer (booking was 7pm and we were out the door by 8:10!). But overall wonderful food and staff, highly recommend this place!

It was one of the best bbq rice I’ve ever had! The service was friendly, even though the place was packed!! A little bit cramped so, watch out if you are a little bit claustrophobic or hate being in crowds :) the place is comfortable, nicely decorated, instagramable and in general, the menu is great!! (And I’m def not veggie). Oh! At the end you draw a prize, for discounts or lottery, super fun!😀 Thanks!!!!

Well, obviously the place is very popular and highly praised, so my review isn’t going to matter much. Also, maybe it was just an unlucky draw at the first visit. However, I really couldn’t enjoy the Wonton Noodle Soup I had in Soul Vegan, to me it tasted really bad, not to mention an unpleasant bitter aftertaste from something in the soup. The atmosphere is good, the only problem is common for Asian restaurants in Edinburgh - very densely packed tables. In busy hours you might feel like sharing the table with a bunch of strangers from both sides listening to their conversations. Unfortunately, didn’t feel like good value.

This has some of the nicest food I've ever had in my life, and I'm not even vegan! Couldn't recommend it enough

The staff here are really friendly. Tap water brought to the table straight away. The food was very tasty. It's definitely worth a visit if you are heading to Edinburgh

Exceptional food and service. Really, really delicious and very attentive server. So good !!

I recently discovered this amazing vegan cafe, and it has quickly become one of my favorite spots! The menu is a true delight for anyone who loves flavorful, plant-based cuisine, and their laksa and curry are absolute standouts.

New favourite Edi restaurant (as a local), had the best experience with lovely staff & amazingly yummy food. Would go back anytime.

Fantastic food, so convincing and comforting. The texture of the vegan meat alternative is incredible and the flavour cannot be beaten.

Sad we don't live here, because this place is amazing. The corn starter was the best I ever had, and noodles were really good too! Really reccomend it! Will be missing that starter 🤭

This place is so perfect, I get too excited when i see the menu and I can never choose!!🤤🤤🤤 everything is deeeeliciousss

Great food, great service, lovely setting - such a good restaurant!

A true paradise for vegans and beyond!

My friend and I had lunch here today and the food and staff were absolute perfection. Neither of us are vegetarian or vegan, but we both appreciate plant-based options and thoroughly enjoyed everything.

Immaculate service! Everyone was extremely polite and kind. We didn't have to ask for anything, they knew what we needed before we could even think about it. The food was one of the best vegan food I've ever eaten. The portions were generous, and the dishes looked gorgeous. 10/10

The best vegan food I've ever had, great portions and wonderful service. The laska was excellent and the meat substitutes like the vegan duck was incredible.

Fabulous find. We are not vegan and enjoyed our food so much. That it was packed shows others love it too. Thank you.

Lovely! Snuck in just before closing after a show and service and food were still both welcoming and wonderful.

I can’t recommend this place enough, I genuinely shed a tear when I tasted the sweet and sour lions mane! The service is great, the food is packed with flavour and really innovative, please do give it a try if you’re vegan or not

Amazing restaurant from start to finish. Servers were very polite, quick and always made sure we were comfortable. The food was well priced and tasted incredible, the vegan pork was surprisingly realistic and even had a crispiness to it. The broth was excellent and so were our deserts. Decor was really nice with the mix of dark woods and lots of greenery, it felt like a cosy garden jungle. Honestly, I was just blown away and left feeling very happy, the service and food here hit all the marks for me and my girlfriend.

Amazing food, can recommend this gem for anyone who loves vegan food!

The best vegan food in Edinburgh!!

Amazing grub and cosy space. Attentive service as well. Been looking for good Asian food around Edinburgh and this one reminds me of home. Really recommend the satay (peanut sauce is amazing) and the Laksa, pictured. Super tasty!! Will be back to work my way through the menu ❤️

Amazing Vegan food and great service, ensure you make a reservation as this spot is popular

Loved this place. Service was excellent, vegan Malaysian menu.

Absolutely delicious and quick service

Amazing vegan food! Tasty, wholesome, friendly and warm! Can’t recommend enough ❤️

Visited Soul Vegan after its great reviews for vegetarian food - did not disappoint. Super fast service, so lovely to have a full menu we could order from. Lovely vibe too. If we were local to Edinburgh - would definitely go back!

We had a great experience, would thoroughly recommend

As a family of 5 we all chose different dishes and tasted each others food. The diversity of flavours and textures was remarkable and I think we need to go back to try a bit more! I love the fact that Soul has a specials board so they keep inventing and making more great dishes. Also there is a modest drinks menu with beer, wine, etc as well as soft drinks.

Excellent food and a broad menu. The flavours were great, the service friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was very cosy.

Six of us ate here after it was recommended by a friend. The food was absolutely delicious. We shared our dishes and I managed to taste all of the starters and 5 of the mains we ordered. All were fabulous and I would have been happy to order any one of them if I was eating solo. It was all fresh and beautifully flavoured and seasoned. We couldn't fault any of the dishes. I am not a lover of sweet and sour sauce but the Lion's Mane mushroom in sweet and sour sauce was amazing. The welcome was warm and very friendly as was the service. We will be back. This was my first visit to an exclusively vegan restaurant so this visit had a curiosity factor to it. I am so glad I was curious.

Delicious food that is also healthy

Delicious Malaysian food and lovely service! Amazing variety of vegan food. Small but cosy

The food was truly exceptional. I wish I could have ordered the entire menu.

Small but nice restaurant with a rich vegan menu. Delicious food from the dishes that are served as beautifully as the photos from Google Review show. The only downside: the different courses are served directly one after the other.

Delicious food impeccable service

Superb! Tasty food, attentive and friendly staff, amazing menu choices - the laksa is divine! Have dined here on several occasions and will be back for more!

Excellent quality food and service, with a very cozy setting. I highly recommend a visit.

My wife and I have never eaten so well! That's why we went there on 3 of the 4 evenings we spent in Edinburgh. Quality, service and ambience were top class! It couldn't be better!

Absolutely stunning food! Would definitely visit again

Amazing food, atmosphere and staff. Best vegan food ever eaten, so tasty 😋

Excellent! We were seated promptly during a full house and all the staff were attentive and Friendly. The food was exceptional and it was difficult to choose what to order! This was my 2nd time at Soul and I look forward to dining again.

Best vegan place in Edinburgh, amazing food

Food is amazing taste, so yummy 😋 . Especially laksa Noodle is star dish in the restaurant. I didn’t feel heavy tummy like I eat other kind of food 😅. I really like it and definitely come back. Highly recommend to try !! 👍