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took ma maw here for mothers day, it was pretty good. i'm not too fussy for fancy food but i had a…read morebaked potate wi cheese and it was gd. a wee bit pricey, but that's probably just because i was paying the bill!

Literally just around the corner from Tynecastle Stadium, Jade House is an obvious hit with…read moresupporters looking for a post match bite to eat, or for something to line the stomach for a good night out. After watching Hearts overcome Rangers at Tynecastle last year, me and my mate came here and considering how busy it was, the food actually tasted great. I went for a chicken curry with cashew nuts with fried rice and it tasted great and flavoursome, me and my friend also ordered prawn crackers to split between ourselves, which were very fresh and crispy. The drink prices were a bit expensive however, and we decided that it would be better if we just bought them separately in an off-license down the road.

Was feeling a little peckish and decided to try the Jade House as I recently moved to this part of…read morethe town. The place was clean looking and the woman that served me was very friendly. The food I ordered tasted very good. The fried rice tasted good and had a nice colour to it which suggest they used a decent amount of soy sauce compaired to other places which can be rather bland. I ordered vegetable spring rolls, curry suace and sweet and sour sauce to go with the rice. The spring rolls came as two, were hand made and tasted really good. This was a nice surprise as the last few years most Chinese takeaways i have been to seem to only serve factory made mini spring rolls. The curry and sweet and sour sauce were also delicious. The price was reasonable, with it all coming to just 5.50. Will come here again.

This place is mainly for outside catering, like business lunches sent to offices, but whilst…read moreworking in Edinburgh I sampled some of their soup and sandwiches that had been ordered in to the store. They seem to be competing a bit with Bread and Olives, who also do catering, and it was interesting to see the prices pretty much match up exactly. The soup was Thai Chilli which I later found out was the speciality, and it was delicious with just the right amount of heat in it to be enjoyable! The sandwiches and baguettes were assorted but I enjoyed all of them, especially the chicken tikka. Delicious, and very reasonably priced if you need to have sandwiches made to order.

If you're looking to have a sandwich/roll made to order then Flavours in Drumsheugh Place is ideal…read morefor this purpose, though sometimes the accompaniments are over priced. there is a good selection of fillings and if it's a "Thai Chilli Soup" day it's a bonus. This is their best flavoured soup but at £2.20 could prove costly if purchasing on a daily basis. I've always received quick service and the staff appreciate that customers don't want to spend their lunch time queuing

Event: drinks, dinner and dancing for 60 people…read more I cannot recommend this venue highly enough. The venue itself is beautiful, the food was excellent and the staff were all friendly and helpful. We organized a drinks reception, followed by a sit-down dinner and then dancing to a live band. The venue has two levels with the bar area downstairs and dinner served upstairs. This worked really well for our event. We had an entirely vegetarian menu which we felt was going to be a challenge but they pulled it off with flair - even the meat eaters were chuffed. From beginning to end all the staff at Unusual Events were responsive and friendly. The verdict: trying to find an excuse for another party! Top drawer.

They have zubrowka vodka! A wide selection of other spirits and coffee. Good music, bartenders are…read morefunny and cute. In a great area for the fringe or any other time of year. If you can't have a good time here, it's your own fault!!

I have now spent 2 afternoons with Ru at the Krua Thai Cookery School and thoroughly enjoyed both…read moreof them. Ru teaches either one on one or in small groups and she caters for absolute beginners and trained chefs. She taught me in her cosy kitchen and is a pleasure to work with. She is friendly and interesting, tells you all about the ingredients you are using and gets you to do as much as possible yourself. It was great making thai curry pastes from scratch and tasting how much better they are than the shop bought ones. After you cook each dish ( you can do about 4 in an afternoon) - Ru sits you down and gets you to try your handy work - all very yummy. At the end of the day she sends you off - ladened down with all the dishes you have made plus spices, garnish, rice and all the trimmings to get you started at home. There is a whole range of courses you can do and she is happy to tailor to what you want. She also teaches fruit carving and does outside catering for events big and small. If you want to learn how to cook authentic thai food - go see Ru.

This is an incredible cookery school! Ru is the most professional person I have ever met - her…read morestandards are far higher than most people can reach. She also makes the lessons fun and easy-to-follow - And the food is DELICIOUS. I thoroughly recommend Ru and Kra Thai!

As the previous review quite rightly says, The Counting House is a function room located above the…read moreThe Peartree House pub. Climbing the stairs from street level, you enter into the main function room, which is nearly square in shape, with a bar off a corridor on the right hand side. There are also toilets on the same floor. I've been in the building a number of times for two different occasions. One of these was as part of the Edinburgh University Tango Society, which used the venue for tango lessons. The room was perfect for this, with a wooden floor and plenty of space to accommodate all of us as we danced. The other was for a pub quiz event put on by the Edinburgh University Christian Union. Whilst the room was perhaps a little cramped at this event, the availability of the bar on the same floor was a huge plus, for providing 'oil' for the brain. Judging from the website, the venue is aiming to cater for a high calibre of events. I think it will quickly rise for a venue of high status, and I can imagine that when kitted out for a wedding reception or ceilidh, it would look a picture.

I thought for ages that The Counting House was a pub, but it was only when I went into it that I…read morerealised that it was a function room for the Peartree House pub. Situated just around the corner from the main University campus, George Square, The Counting House is very localised and close to the city centre and so it is a convenient place to reach. I have only been into The Counting House once, and it was several months ago for a birthday party. The venue consists of a lounge, a ballroom and, my my favourite aspect, a bar! The ballroom itself is quite spacious, with a large wooden floor and it is very light inside as there is a huge dome glass ceiling, whilst the lounge is relatively small and when it gets busy, it can feel quite cramped inside. It has a full bar upstairs which stocks a wide range of spirits, ales and ciders. The Counting House cater for a wide range of different events including weddings, Burns Supper, Ceilidhs, Party's and Business Conferences. The large ballroom is also used during week nights for professional dance classes, which one of my friends goes to and she says the space is really ideal as it is big enough for their group. However, when I was in the ballroom at the party, it got pretty crowded when everyone was on the dance floor and it was difficult to move. The Counting House would be a great place to hold a decent sized party or event, however, if there were going to be a lot of people attending, I think this place would not be large enough to accommodate them all.

I've been to dinners/balls here twice now, and I have to say I'd probably choose the Roxburghe if…read more I needed a venue for a swanky party. The venue itself is gorgeous, it really epitomises all the Georgian glamour of the New Town with the opulent décor and grand high ceilings. The staff are really friendly too - if i worked in a fancy hotel the last thing I'd want to have to do would be to wait on a load of students having their end of year balls, but if the staff here thought that they did an excellent job of hiding it. The other thing that struck me was how nice the food was, considering they were catering for a huge number of people the attention to detail and consistency in the quality of all 3 courses was commented on by several people at our table. The drinks prices at the cash bar were a bit excessive though, although I suppose it's only to be expected oin a nice hotel. And I guess you do have to treat yourself every once in a while! It may not have the same reputation as The Balmoral, but I'd say this place is batter hands down.

I liked my stay here, I thought the room was well lit, no icky smells, and good room service. I…read morenoticed a good solid wall, thus an early bird could sleep at night (so long as neighbors aren't blasting music or tv). The people at the reception area are very polite and not in a snotty way. It is just their lifestyle and I think its rather cool how they speak and treat people. I would come down for breakfast with my jogging sweats and bad hair, and I was treated just as well and courteous as people with suits. THe place overall looks well kept and it is in a good location as well. I like the workout facilities and sauna too. Plus they had the lobby well decorated for Christmas. Yeah the music during breakfast was a bit out of place but no one is perfect. Just want to also mention they do have wi-fi and is fast. And the bathroom had this mirror that lights up and can magnify every cell (or just wrinkle) on your face if you have any. For a backpack traveler like me I found it fun to poke around with it.

Check in time is posted as 3pm.... I literally tried to check in a couple mins before 3 and the guy…read moreat the counter smiled at me and said "it's not 3 yet" WTF is this a game? The room is ready but he refused to check us in before actual 3. I travel all the time and all over the world and when the room is ready it's ready. You don't keep people and families waiting additional time just cause YOU want to wait till 3.... Horrible horrible service. Do not stay. One of the worst customer services I have ever had.

Clean, comfortable and in a safe area. A bit off the frequent path, so a car, short cab or bus…read moreride (#41) is required to get into city. The restaurant is not the best value. Helpful staff. Would stay there again.