Cafe Andamiro

Café Andamiro

http://www.cafe-andamiro.co.uk

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Given than I’d visited the three other Korean places in Edinburgh ( Kim’s Ong Gie , and Shilla ) and am starting to close in on a full set of Japanese places, Café Andamiro, recently opened on Buccleuch Street, was a must-visit.

The place was really busy when I arrived, today, which was good to see.

I went for the classic Korean hot stone bowl dish, bibimbap, opting for the meat variety.

So overall, I enjoyed our visit to Café Andamiro, but the food didn’t quite win me over.

Scores Blythe scores Café Andamiro 3/5 for food 4/5 for presentation 3.5/5 for service 3/5 for setting giving an overall 13.5/20

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The restaurants I’ve listed below are places that are pretty cheap as food in Edinburgh goes, where I’ve had really good experiences, and that are very close to George Square.

I was vegetarian for a long time, so these are all places that have at least a few vegetarian options, but I’m not sure about their allergen-free, gluten-free and vegan options.

Andamiro has a lot of really good vegetarian and I think vegan options as well.

They serve big, hearty meals; my personal favourites are probably the tricolour donburi, kimchi japchae, and okonomiyaki, but I try new things all the time They also have a large tea and coffee menu, adorable desserts, and onigiri, which are perfect if you’re on the go.

One of my favourite coffee shops in Edinburgh (their lattes are always perfect drinking temperature) but they also have really good food.

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Waving goodbye to this Jamaican-fare fave in November of 2014 was a tough one for the Jerk-enthusiasts of Edinburgh, but we've been treated to something just as interesting in its place: Café Andamiro.

A Japanese and Korean fusion restaurant which already holds a fistful of accolades, this one is sure to appease those who wouldn't settle for another Greggs in the place of Coyaba the cult classic.

The word comes from the ancient Korean word which means "overflow" (as in, may your cup of Korean and Japanese fusion food runneth over).

If East-Asian food just isn't your cup of tea and only Caribbean vibes will do, maybe consider popping over to Glasgow and checking out The Rum Shack?

Sure it's a bit of a hike out of Edinburgh, but it's probably worth it for over 30 types of rum, top notch Reggae tunes and decent hot food which successfully falls under your somewhat specific culinary demands.

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If you’re up for queuing, expect charming hospitality and excellent Korean home cooking in this unique family living room-cum-restaurant.

For three bustling hours, six days a week, this tiny family restaurant throngs with customers after their fix of Korean specialities like kimchi, bulgogi, kimbap and, yes, spam.

The food is handsome recompense for the wait, with a complimentary soup and outstanding pickles whetting the appetite for the treats to come.

Among these, dolsot bibimbap – a spitting-hot stone bowl layered with rice, vegetables, meat and egg, mixed at the table – is a particular highlight, as is the alarming sounding but completely delicious kimchi jigae, a fermented cabbage and spam stew.

Though tasty, this is rustic food, so don’t expect the seasoning of the pa jeon to be perfect, or the mussels in the bokkeumbap to be be juicy and tender, but do expect it to be generous, comforting and full of character.

Café Andamiro (113 Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh) | The List

A quirky blend of café and low-key restaurant with a Korean and Japanese menu, Café Andamiro is well worth a try.

For starters, Korean fried chicken is pleasingly sticky and crunchy, while heamul pajeon, a substantial pancake, is generously filled with a variety of fresh seafood.

In comparison, sweet tempura and crunchy flake rolls are a little less giving.

Salmon teriyaki comes with rich sauce and sticky rice and watch out if you order the sizzling pork – it comes straight out from the grill so let it cool for a few seconds before you dive in.

Homemade tea is a calming addition to what can be a lively little experience.

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Located on Buccleuch Street – handy for Edinburgh University and Queen’s Hall – Café Andamiro offers Japanese and Korean dishes in a casual, stripped back setting.

Whether you are hungry for Japanese katsu curry or a filling Korean bulgogi stew, Café Andamiro will sort you out.

There are plenty of vegetarian dishes including tempura and variations on Californian rolls.

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You’ll find her behind the counter most days, or hosting one of her live music nights, where its BYOB, and punters feast on piles of pulled pork.

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Restaurant review: Cafe Andamiro, Edinburgh - The Scotsman

You must try the yuzu tea, as it’s a bit like being happy slapped by a citrus fruit I may be able to find a table for you,” said the woman on the phone when I booked this place on the day of my visit.

Who goes out for Japanese and Korean food on hump day?

Our sizzling stone pot bibimbap (£7.99) was all right, if a bit boring once you’d got over the excitement of stirring the raw egg into its cauldron of vegetable strips, nori, mince and rice.

Oh, and you must try the yuzu tea (£2), as it’s a bit like being happy-slapped by a citrus fruit (yes, like that old Tango advert, but with a giant yuzu).

Oh, and make sure to book, as their diary is almost full, but they might just be able to squeeze you in... 113 Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh (0131-667 0048, www.cafe-andamiro.co.uk) 
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