
Cool Jade
Quick info
About Cool Jade
Cool Jade is a Chinese restaurant at 3-4 Downie Ter in Edinburgh, just outside the city centre and opposite the zoo. Its gluten-free menu is cooked with a separate fryer and a clean wok, so coeliac diners can order from a kitchen set up for them. The team handles coeliac and allergy questions, including cross-contamination. The wider menu mixes traditional and British-style Chinese dishes. Salt & pepper aubergine is a starter, Kung Po pork comes with roasted pork and plenty of veg, and the steamed whole bass is served with ginger, spring onion and soy sauce. Reservations are required. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free menu, separate fryer for coeliacs, salt & pepper aubergine and kung po pork.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free menu, separate fryer for coeliacs, salt & pepper aubergine and kung po pork.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the warm welcome and the attentive, friendly staff, with the owners described as gracious and the service as efficient. The food comes close behind, called fresh and full of flavour. Diners name fried chicken in lemon sauce, sizzling beef, sliced roast duck with plum sauce, and steamed whole bass with ginger, spring onion and soy sauce. Others mention a salt and pepper aubergine starter and Kung Po pork, with tender roast pork and plenty of vegetables, and one finished with fried fruit and ice cream. Several coeliac diners credit the kitchen's care with gluten-free orders, and one describes the front desk explaining the separate fryer and the clean wok kept for gluten-free dishes. Several reviewers say the restaurant is very popular and suggest booking ahead, and one visiting group who ate early were squeezed in on their last night in Edinburgh.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the warm welcome and the attentive, friendly staff, with the owners described as gracious and the service as efficient. The food comes close behind, called fresh and full of flavour. Diners name fried chicken in lemon sauce, sizzling beef, sliced roast duck with plum sauce, and steamed whole bass with ginger, spring onion and soy sauce. Others mention a salt and pepper aubergine starter and Kung Po pork, with tender roast pork and plenty of vegetables, and one finished with fried fruit and ice cream. Several coeliac diners credit the kitchen's care with gluten-free orders, and one describes the front desk explaining the separate fryer and the clean wok kept for gluten-free dishes. Several reviewers say the restaurant is very popular and suggest booking ahead, and one visiting group who ate early were squeezed in on their last night in Edinburgh.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We are from Australia and decided to try Cool Jade on our last night in Edinburgh. WOW!!! Staff were amazing.. attentive, polite and very engaging. Food was next level.. delicious and plentiful!! We would recommend everyone to go! Make sure you book as it's sooo popular!!! We were lucky we ate early so the were able to squeeze us in.”
- Google user
“We’ve travelled to many countries, and no matter where we go, we can almost always find a Chinese restaurant. Surprisingly, we’ve never actually dined at one unless we were traveling in Asia. This trip to Edinburgh, I decided it was finally time to change that. The restaurant immediately caught our attention. It has a beautiful exterior, and the name sounded modern and intriguing. In fact, if it weren’t for the Chinese characters on the sign, I probably wouldn’t have even realized it was a Chinese restaurant. What a fantastic surprise! Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious—fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. It far exceeded our expectations and reminded us of the quality we’ve enjoyed while traveling in Asia. What made the experience even more memorable was the outstanding hospitality. The owner and staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked through the door. Without a doubt, we’ll be coming back for dinner on our last night in Edinburgh before we head home. That’s probably the best compliment we can give. If you’re looking for authentic Chinese food, exceptional service, and a wonderful dining experience, this place is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“Absolutely stunning Chinese meal we had in a long time in Edinburgh. Fantastic atmosphere, excellent menu and attentive staff.”
- Google user
“I'm so happy I found this place. As someone with coeliac disease, I really struggle eating out because of the risk of cross contamination, and I know how difficult it is to find restaurants you can actually trust. The guy at the reception explained everything to me: the separate fryer, the clean wok they use for gluten-free food, and their whole process. They have a gluten-free menu, but what really impressed me was how knowledgeable they were about their ingredients and their processes and how seriously they take it. I genuinely felt I could completely trust them. This place should be on every gluten-free guide in the UK. I honestly can't recommend it enough, especially if you're coeliac. The food is also amazing, the quality is like a top restaurant, but the prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for what you get. Also, everyone working there is so nice and friendly. Few weeks ago I had one of the best dinners I've had in a while, and today I ordered takeaway and it didn't disappoint at all. Cool Jade is a 10/10. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
- Google user
“I am celiac which means I have to eat glutenfree with no cross-contamination. The staff was well aware and so friendly. My meal was delicious. Thank you.”
Highlights
“A variety of traditional & British-style Chinese dishes served in a cozy, refined restaurant.”
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 4
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Parking· 1
- Free street parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Cool Jade
- China Star4.15812 mi£10–20
roast duck, spring rolls, set lunch menu
- San Chuan4.36143.1 mi£20–30
rice undercooked or lukewarm, sichuan fatty beef, overly salted dishes
- Jiuding4.53273.7 mi
larchee chicken, salt and pepper tofu, spicy soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Jade | 4.81,048 | — | £20–40 | gluten-free menu, separate fryer for coeliacs, salt & pepper aubergine |
| China Star | 4.1581 | 2 mi | £10–20 | roast duck, spring rolls, set lunch menu |
| San Chuan | 4.3614 | 3.1 mi | £20–30 | rice undercooked or lukewarm, sichuan fatty beef, overly salted dishes |
| Jiuding | 4.5327 | 3.7 mi | — | larchee chicken, salt and pepper tofu, spicy soup |
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