Edinburgh, Fusion Restaurant Guide

With two cousins in London – not to mention others in Vegas, Singapore and throughout the Gulf states – this long-trailed newcomer finally debuted on the 10th floor of the W Hotel after years of waiting. It offers a similarly glossy combination of striking metropolitan decor (bars, oudoor terraces, indoor trees) and luxurious Latino/Japanese bites (tacos, tempura, sushi), and although it has yet to inspire any feedback in our annual diners’ poll it inspired a thumbs-up from The Scotsman’s Rosalind Erskine in her December 2023 review: “undoubtedly a stylish place to be seen but unlike some venues like this, the food actually stands up to scrutiny”.

Cam & Jude Laidlaw’s street-food business turned permanent on Edinburgh’s Southside continues to win a good rep: “really wacky, fun dishes. Asian fusion, but without the baggage. Great pricing and good drinks... It’s the perfect neighbourhood joint”.