Wee Buddha
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About Wee Buddha
On Jamaica Street in Edinburgh, Wee Buddha is an Asian restaurant serving tapas-style sharing plates alongside main plates. The menu pairs haggis wontons with chilli garlic squid and gyozas, and salt and pepper chips sit among the sides. Vegan options run across the starters, mains and drinks, and gluten free diners are catered for as well. A large beer menu covers the drinks. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Saturday and closes on Sundays and Mondays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan options, asian tapas dishes, chilli garlic squid and haggis wontons.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan options, asian tapas dishes, chilli garlic squid and haggis wontons.
Customer Review Summary
Diners come for the sprawling Asian menu of tapas style sharing plates and mains, with the chilli garlic squid, gyozas, haggis wontons and jhei cauliflower named as favourites. Salt and pepper chips get particular praise, and one reviewer singles out vegetable udon with pad thai sauce, with crisp vegetables and oyster mushrooms. Close behind is the range for vegans, gluten free diners and meat eaters, from starters to mains to drinks, alongside a huge beer menu. Staff are described as friendly, accommodating and quick, and several reviewers felt welcome straight away. Portions are called big, and one reviewer who ordered a lot felt no judgement from the servers. The caveats are small but specific: the menu descriptions can be hard to follow, though staff are helpful in explaining them, the sticky toffee pudding was a bit dry, one reviewer found service only ok, and another wishes the menu changed, as it has not in years. Two reviewers returned after years away and say they still think about the meal.
Customer Review Summary
Diners come for the sprawling Asian menu of tapas style sharing plates and mains, with the chilli garlic squid, gyozas, haggis wontons and jhei cauliflower named as favourites. Salt and pepper chips get particular praise, and one reviewer singles out vegetable udon with pad thai sauce, with crisp vegetables and oyster mushrooms. Close behind is the range for vegans, gluten free diners and meat eaters, from starters to mains to drinks, alongside a huge beer menu. Staff are described as friendly, accommodating and quick, and several reviewers felt welcome straight away. Portions are called big, and one reviewer who ordered a lot felt no judgement from the servers. The caveats are small but specific: the menu descriptions can be hard to follow, though staff are helpful in explaining them, the sticky toffee pudding was a bit dry, one reviewer found service only ok, and another wishes the menu changed, as it has not in years. Two reviewers returned after years away and say they still think about the meal.
Featured reviews
- Lauren Ormonde
“First time visiting & immediately made to feel welcome! The food was absolutely wonderful - so flavourful & fresh! The service was really accommodating & friendly! Would really recommend if you’re visiting or near the area!”
- Grant Manson
“Great Asian food and cater well for gluten free and vegan. Service is only ok but the atmosphere is nice. Wish they rotated the menu a bit as it's not changed in years”
- Amy P
“We originally dined here 4 years ago & think about it often ever since and returned for our last dinner whilst in Edinburgh. Can highly recommend, lovely service & great food x”
- CJ Bishop-Wright
“We came back here 5 years after visiting the first time and had the most amazing food again. The food could have been described better on the menu as it was hard to understand what the dishes were, but you can obviously ask the staff who are more than helpful.”
- Victoria Masterson
“Superb vegetable Japanese udon noodles with pad thai sauce: deliciously crisp and tasty vegetables, including red red peppers, green beans, onions and oyster mushrooms. Very moreish Shiraz! Will definitely be back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Eclectic Asian Menu in a casual eatery.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Restaurants near Wee Buddha
- Greenwoods Edinburgh4.71,3780.1 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
full scottish breakfast, breakfast stack pancakes, peanut butter caramel latte
- Cafe St Honorė4.65490.2 mi£30–80Vegetarian optionsReservations
ham hock terrine, lamb rump, wine pairing recommendations
- Côte Edinburgh4.41,9780.2 mi
steak frites, chocolate mousse, charcuterie starter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wee Buddha | 4.6539 | — | — | vegan options, asian tapas dishes, chilli garlic squid |
| Greenwoods EdinburghGood for kids · Reservations | 4.71,378 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | full scottish breakfast, breakfast stack pancakes, peanut butter caramel latte |
| Cafe St HonorėVegetarian options · Reservations | 4.6549 | 0.2 mi | £30–80 | ham hock terrine, lamb rump, wine pairing recommendations |
| Côte Edinburgh | 4.41,978 | 0.2 mi | — | steak frites, chocolate mousse, charcuterie starter |
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