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Maki & Ramen — Japanese Restaurants in Edinburgh

Maki & Ramen

Japanese RestaurantsEdinburgh, SCT

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(3,306 reviews)

Quick info

+44 131 563 3675
1 Leith St, Quarter, Edinburgh EH1 3SS, United Kingdom

About Maki & Ramen

Maki & Ramen is a Japanese restaurant on Leith St in Edinburgh, serving ramen and small plates on a walk-in basis. The menu runs through steak tataki ramen, hell ramen with pork, tonkotsu ramen, and a steak noodle soup, alongside prawn and squid tempura. Chicken gyoza and chicken karaage round out the starters. Seating is limited, and a queue can form outside as tables turn over quickly. The room is kept at a low volume, leaving space for conversation over the meal. It opens daily, with no reservations taken.

Reviews

4.7/5
3,306 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention steak tataki ramen, shrimp tempura, tonkotsu ramen and chicken gyoza.

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2,687
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Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly praise the ramen, from steak tataki ramen with jammy egg to tonkotsu ramen and a heavenly, perfectly textured broth, alongside shrimp tempura and chicken gyoza. Service is called quick and welcoming, with low music letting people talk. Two reviewers separately describe getting ill after eating, one suspecting the tempura, though both said they'd return.

Featured reviews

  • Heba
    “We ordered appetizers: shrimp tempura, chicken Gyoza, chicken karate, and squid tempura. All were amazing. We also ordered their steak noodle soup which was delicious. Highly Recomended.”
  • M (shoebox)
    “Lovely spot and VERY good food . Unfortunately i may or may not have gotten food poisoning and it may or may not have been from the tempura . Usually its very nice though and ghis is the only time i got it from here . I WILL be returning . …”
  • Aishwarya Pillai
    “Absolutely loved this place. We ordered the steak tataki ramen, the hell ramen with pork, and a side of salmon hosomaki—and everything hit. The steak tataki ramen was the standout for me. The beef was perfectly seared on the outside and tender inside, sitting on a rich, flavorful broth that wasn’t too heavy. The egg was jammy perfection, and everything just worked together. The hell ramen had a nice kick without being overwhelming. The pork was juicy and well-cooked, and the broth had a deep, spicy flavor that kept you going back for more. The salmon hosomaki was fresh and clean, a great lighter contrast to the richness of the ramen. Simple but really well done. Service was quick, and the presentation was beautiful too. Definitely coming back—highly recommend if you’re craving quality ramen with a bit of variety.”
  • Daisy Kane
    “We had delicious food here on 28 Feb 2026, the tonkotsu ramen and prawn tempura was so good! Sadly, I returned for the same meal two days later and was very ill not long after eating and through the night. Quite sad because I thoroughly enjoyed it my first time! Hopefully I'll be able to stomach it again in the near future. Super friendly service and lovely atmosphere, though! (Photos are from the first visit)”
  • Sahbi Khaled TAIEB
    “It's a small place that functions like a beehive. The number of seats is limited and you'll always find a queue outside with rapid turnover. People queue for a valid reason: the ramen here is heavenly. Perfect broth. Perfect texture. Rapid service and welcoming staff. The music volume is low, allowing for people to communicate and hear each other. I'd recommend without moderation.”

Hours

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Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

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