Kenji Sushi

18-24 Deanhaugh street,, Edinburgh EH4 1LY
$ Japanese Top 10 Recommended New Editor's Pick

Kenji Japanese Cuisine. Fine Authentic Japanese Dining. Healthy, Tasty, & Fresh. We use fresh produce from local farmer's markets, fresh meats, and fresh fish. Open Tuesday - Thursday : 5pm-10:30pm. Friday : 12pm-11:00pm and Saturday - Sunday 1pm-11:00pm

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 18-24 Deanhaugh street,, Edinburgh EH4 1LY
  • Cross Street: N W Circus Pl
  • Cuisine: Asian | Japanese |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: Cash |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01312265111
  • Features: Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Business Dining, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Dinner - Restaurant 16:30 - 22:00
Wednesday
Dinner - Restaurant 16:30 - 22:00
Thursday
Dinner - Restaurant 16:30 - 22:00
Friday
Friday Dinner 16:30 - 22:30
Afternoon 12:00 - 15:30
Saturday
All Day - Restaurant 13:00 - 22:30
Sunday
All Day - Restaurant 13:00 - 22:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.74 out of 5 stars based on 905 votes

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Mar 16, 2023
Katerina G.
I ordered green dragon, crazy tuna, volcano , special yakisoba. All of them were really tasty and the service was really good.

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Feb 04, 2023
Claire P.
Excellent

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Jan 30, 2023
Shona I.
I loved the food, service was great and it was very reasonable, I'll definitely be back soon.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 15, 2023
Suzanne H.
Fantastic every time, great little place in Stockbridge.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 19, 2022
Jamie T.
Excellent food and atmosphere, our server ausra was great craic

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Nov 05, 2022
Nora Z.
Everything was perfect, as usual! Thank you for accommodating us!

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Nov 03, 2022
Laura B.
Food was fantastic and we had a great time here. The staff were also really helpful when I left my water bottle behind by mistake, and looked after it until I could go back and pick it up.

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Nov 01, 2022
Emma D.
Always enjoy coming here. Great food and reasonable prices. Service is always good.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 16, 2022
Carly C.
Best food we had in Edinburgh, great service, beautiful setting.

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Sep 20, 2022
Craig P.
Love everything about it!

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Sep 06, 2022
Simon C.
Outstanding trip to Kenjo Sushi on Sunday night with my two daughters. Great food & friendly service. First time visitors, but definitely not last time.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 04, 2022
Karis A.
Delicious food, great atmosphere and was reasonably priced. Lovely restaurant!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 21, 2022
David M.
The best reasonably priced Japanese restaurant I have visited. Top for food. The new location has been carefully designed. The menu is easy to read and well produced.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 16, 2022
Annie T.
Delicious homemade sushi - full of tastes and textures.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 07, 2022
Angus C.
Amazing food, friendly service.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 05, 2022
Janine D.
Love Kenji, great food, makis are to die for! I think is the best Japanese rest in Edinburgh

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 26, 2022
Adrien F.
Super friendly staff and the rolls were amazing !

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 02, 2022
Megan B.
Loved the atmosphere and the food! Service was great, everyone was friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back!!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 23, 2022
SL L.
Excellent food and service - will be back asap

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Apr 19, 2022
Poppy F.
Incredible food, setting and friendly service. All for such good value too! Went back two days after for a takeaway and can’t wait to go back again!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 06, 2022
Anthea G.
As always brilliant food well served and the new restaurant is lovely. Much more space and such cosy alcoves. A great night out.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 30, 2022
Naomi P.
Staff were very attentive and service was very quick. Food was very yummy will definitely be going back again

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 26, 2022
Louise A.
Absolutely amazing food and great service.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 09, 2022
Eric C.
The best Japanese restaurant in Edinburgh. Lara and Saki are the best workers, always so kind and lovely! The food is excellent, especially for Salmon Panko Maki and the Kataifi Prawns

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 08, 2022
Katherine E.
Been a favourite since they were in St Stephen street, no loss of quality or range since they moved to Deanhaugh Street and the venue is nicer :-)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
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Nov 01, 2021
Issy C.
The dragon sushi role was amazing! All food was delicious and great value for money

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Oct 06, 2021
Mag M.
My friend and I had such a lovely night, the food and service was amazing. The only thing I would say that the front door was opened quite a lot and we had to get up and close it. It was cold when it was opened. We will definitely be back again.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 20, 2021
Deborah G.
Stunning food. Can’t wait to go back. Up there with the best sushi I’ve ever had!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Ambience: 7/10
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Aug 20, 2021
Jacqueline B.
Really great food and service, it is a teeny wee place but still a great food experience with extremely pleasant staff. This was our first visit and we would definitely go back. Would recommend that you make a booking!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 29, 2021
amy r.
Delicious food, great vegan/veggie selection and very good value for money! One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Edinburgh.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 12, 2021
Gary M.
Great food, very reasonable and good atmosphere

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Jun 10, 2021
Lily P.
Lovely service and amazing food!! Can't wait to come back again.

Overall: 10/10
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May 01, 2021
Lorenzo D.
After long time we couldnt go to eat at the restaurant, we found the same amazing service. They care about people, how we feel, if everything is ok. And what I really appreciated, the two asian ladies workin there, they never said a single words in their language talking together. Only English. This is professional. Thumbs up! I ll be back soon

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 21, 2020
Charlotte B.
First time visiting. Beautiful food, lovely friendly caring staff and great atmosphere. We’ll be back regularly.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 13, 2020
Sharon T.
Food was brilliant as always! Will be back soon!

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 01, 2020
Andrew M.
great food, would recommend!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 28, 2020
Mika G.
amazing service, amazing food ! definitely coming back

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 23, 2020
Fiona B.
Great meal and restaurant- thank you!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 13, 2020
Gillian F.
Good is amazing :)

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 08, 2020
Anthea G.
Always excellent and delicious! A great place to eat the best sushi!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 10, 2020
Tom E.
Absolutely superb. The best meal out I've had in Edinburgh. Food was incredible and great value. Can't wait to return.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 07, 2020
Yasmine M.
lovely dinner - many thanks!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 04, 2020
Alex V.
Was amazinggggg

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 01, 2020
Eva B.
Lovely food I recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 8/10
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Aug 28, 2020
Barbara L.
Fresh, tasty food, glad to be able to go again!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 27, 2020
Poppy M.
Amazing food and atmosphere, the staff were great. Seating not the most comfortable but good enough!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 21, 2020
Will B.
Really great authentic experience. The service was very personable. The food is incredible value and will continue to be a returning customer.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 20, 2020
Nicole C.
Food was delicious! Service was lovely. The tables are partitioned to limit contact with others, and menus and tables were regularly wiped down. Lovely place.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 19, 2020
Simon J.
Amazing Japanese food. Some of the best we’ve tasted great service!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 18, 2020
Nikhil K.
My all time favourite sushi place in edinburgh. Service and quality of food was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 18, 2020
Kevin D.
Cannot fault this place. Never had a bad experience and been several times

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 14, 2020
Fiona S.
I really enjoyed Kenji! The waiting staff were incredibly lovely, attentive and capable. The food was delicious. I particularly liked the soft shell crab roll, the yakitori and the eel nigiri. The booths were super cute and authentic. I will absolutely be back and I would 100 percent recommend! ☺️

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 08, 2020
Vicky S.
I found this lovely little restaurant online when looking for something a little different. The food was lovely, the staff were brilliant. Super efficient and even when it was busy it was all under control. Highly recommend! We will be back. Great value for money over all.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 05, 2020
Colin W.
I love Kenji. The food is outstanding, the service is great, and the price is wonderful. I will be returning as it is a wonderful place which i cannot recommend enough.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
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Aug 04, 2020
Paulina S.
It’s a bery cozy place with great food. Everything was delicious and they’ve put barriers between tables.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2020
Melissa B.
Felt very spacious and safe. Kenji installed protective screens between tables and all staff were wearing masks. Service was quick and seamless. The staff were incredibly friendly and nothing was too much trouble. My food was delicious and I feel their menu was inclusive for many dietary requirements. I would very much recommend Kenji sushi and I will most definitely be back.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 20, 2020
Tina T.
Great service, amazing food, would definitely go again! :) thank you so much!

Overall: 9/10
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Jul 28, 2022
William C.
We found excellent food and friendly and helpful staff. We look forward to coming back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 9/10
May 06, 2022
Nicole M.
Heel mooi ingericht, spontane bediening en erg goed eten. Speciale kaart voor vegan en vegetarisch, top. Helaas kon je niet pinnen, dat is toch niet meer van deze tijd.

Overall: 9/10
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May 04, 2022
Angeline H.
Loved food. Seats were abit uncomfortable.

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Feb 27, 2022
William C.
We liked the new site for Kenji. The young Japanese waitress was helpful re our food choices and amount of food to order! We had a lovely meal and will be back.

Overall: 9/10
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Oct 05, 2021
William C.
Food was excellent as always. With staff issues everywhere, our waitress was new in job, she was friendly and willing, but inexperienced.

Overall: 9/10
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Sep 27, 2021
Laura F.
Lovely restaurant with delicious food and very helpful/knowledgeable waitresses and waiters! The only issue is that the door opens every couple of minutes for deliveries so it was pretty cold.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Sep 13, 2021
Alan m.
Very friendly and helpful front of house staff. I'm sure once covid is over, I would score 10 for ambiance, once the table dividers are down. For us, more variety with the set meals or a sharing platter would be amazing! Loved the bento box for the kids!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Sep 09, 2021
Nicholas R.
Yes, was lovely. Decent service, good recommendations, and decent sushi

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 28, 2021
Katya C.
Lovely food and friendly staff! Unfortunately the food delivery was a bit distracting as the restaurant is only tiny but otherwise great!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2021
Allan M.
Lovely food freshly cooked

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 20, 2021
Ify D.
Super!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2020
Melinda M.
Fabulous fresh and yummy Japanese food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2020
Catriona F.
Best restaurant in Edinburgh!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 03, 2020
Amy T.
Bloody marvellous. Delicious. Fantastic value, relaxed dining.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 19, 2023
Karen W.
Kenji is lovely. The ambiance and, most importantly, the food is amazing. Value for money is pretty decent too. Only negatives are cash only (but you can accommodate that once you know) and the fact that 3 large groups of people who arrived after us (2) got their food before us. Still highly recommended.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 12, 2022
Catherine B.
Great food. Just be aware if you get assigned one of the "low" tables you have to climb in and out and this isn't suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 09, 2022
Christopher B.
Great place! Lovely food, great service, well decorated establishment. Cash only but otherwise perfect!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2021
Kaerdy M.
Such a lovely experience, quite small inside but really quick service and delicious food.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 19, 2021
Jerry O.
The sushi rice seemed a little bit too compacted, but all the food was delicious.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 13, 2020
Maeva C.
We went to Kenji Sushi with the Eat out to Help out and I got to say, it was cheap, safe and delicious ! Highly recommend to go and enjoy delicious food ! The staff are super busy but works very quick !

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2020
Effie P.
Great food quality, menu with big variety of dishes and value for money. Very busy place with table customers and delivery agents waiting at the door Some mistakes on the orders, but everything resolved smoothly and easily. Will go back for sure :)

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 09, 2020
Tracy E.
Overall we were happy..friendly staff xx

Overall: 8/10
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Aug 05, 2020
Sally C.
It was hreat

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 01, 2020
Lorenzo D.
If I had to consider just the food itself was a 10 but unfortunately cause of the restriction we got tiny space to move on the table. First time I don't give a 10 for everything, but it s covid19 's fault, not restaurant' s or employees'.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 02, 2023
David C.
Took a while for waiting staff to offer more food and drinks. Was situated in a table where the frequently passed but took a wave or gesture for them to acknowledge an empty table for more table service. Food was of excellent quality and would not criticise

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 07, 2022
Tony S.
The food & service were excellent. But it was awfully cold whilst sitting having our meal I think we were the 1st guest's of the evening & it was cold outside. But, it didn't help that the deliveroo guy's that were coming and going kept leaving the front door open. Which we were right next to. However, we would go back, but if it is cold outside we would need a table further away from the front door & will be wearing thick sweaters.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 22, 2022
Eilidh M.
First visit to the restaurant, initially no table available when we booked earlier in the day. It seems the seating arrangement is made up from lunch time so wouldnt reflect any bookings later in the day. Staff very busy with takeaway orders but when order taken food came promptly. Initially not made aware it was cash only but easily solved with cash line nearby. Food was great and good value for money

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 6/10
Sep 05, 2020
Melanie N.
Food was great and although the waitress was clearly doing her best, it was very very busy with both sit in and takeaway and it was difficult for her to keep up. Very pleasant and helpful though despite being rushed off her feet. Not enough room inside for all customers and the delivery drivers and take away customers kept leaving the door open so it was cold.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 29, 2020
Donna D.
The booking was easy, and the confirmation email was received immediately. We arrived on time, although it is quite difficult to social distance due to the small space, we appreciated the health measures and advising everyone that enters to wear a mask. The takeaways is very busy with people coming in and out or standing at the back putting in an order or collecting their orders, a little annoying to those sitting at the back trying to enjoy a meal. Next time we sit in the corner to avoid this. Meal was lovely and enjoyable and reasonably priced.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 08, 2020
Cathy L.
I have eaten salmon teriyaki many times and what I received with the rice was not what I was expecting in quality and taste. The other dishes ordered were fine.