Everything here was amazing!!! From the sushi to the gyoza and tempura and the ramen taste just like Japan! The staff was so nice and friendly they'll leave s smile on your face and a smile in your belly!! Definition a must go if in town and wanting good ramen! Sorry for no pictures I was to hungry read more

This restaurant is very small. Only go for takeaway or if you're a party of 1-2. Chill lunch spot. The tonkotsu ramen I ordered was full of hit or miss componets; the chasu pork was overcooked, and the noodles were nothing special. However, the ramen egg was one of the best I've ever had, and the broth had a strong sesame flavor that I enjoyed. I'm not sure about their sushi or curry, but I would go back to try it. Overall not bad but I would venture to guess it's not the best ramen bar in the city. read more

Spicy tuna hosomaki but detected no spicy... then den den mein which was also supposed to have spice but was mild in my opinion. Still a lovely dinner and hit the spot, ramen noodles are fresh and homemade it is obvious. Would come back for sure! read more

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Ramen was outstanding! The broth was rich and the noodles were fresh. Cozy enviroment and quick service. You won't be disappointed. read more

We tried 2 ramen and 1 rice dish among several starts. All in all tasty and authentic. The portions are reasonable in size and the price is good. Service is friendly and quick. There's a great atmosphere in the restaurant that reminded us of the little ramen shop we visited in our last Japan holiday. read more

Maki & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Small little restaurant not too far off the Royal Mile. The homemade pork gyoza dumplings were phenomenal. Also, tried the chicken ramen and added a soft boiled egg, which was also up to par. Great meal for a chillier day. There is not a lot of seating, so you might have to wait or be seated in the basement area, which has no windows and can create a slight feeling of claustrophobia given the small space. Make sure you stake your claim before leaving the restaurant by doodling something on a sticky note or just signing it to add to the collection on the wall. Good economical choice, and a great alternative to the ubiquitous Fish & Chips entree found everywhere in Edinburgh. read more

Maki & Ramen - Chicken ramen with added soft-boiled egg. - Ramen Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Newly opened, spied this place on my way past last Thursday! Popped in for lunch, small menu of Ramen (special opening price of £2.80) with vegetarian options. Sushi is presented on the right as you walk in, trays underneath to collect your sushi. Green tea is placed at the bench style tables with condiments. The sushi was beautifully made and presented individually wrapped and is obviously very fresh. The ramen was very filling and tasty. Staff were very polite and helpful. read more

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I will say the first time I came here after it first opened, I was no impressed. I cam again cause ramen cravings and I knew the food was good. But this time I was pleasantly surprised and had a fantastic experience. So the atmosphere. It is tiny! But at the same time it feels like a ramen bar with the bar stools and eating against the walls. It's cozy, cute, and allows for creativity. YEah you can post on the walls and draw and whatever comes to you in the moment. The food. It's really good. Ramen and maki is usually misnamed given that there's not much maki and sometimes no sushi. But ramen it does have and it is good. I appreciate how you can have a half size or a full size depending on how hungry you are. The full size is like a nice bowl size of ramen to fill you up. By the way they have a Hell's Fire Ramen and its super good in flavour and spicy is a nice level of heat and burn and delciousness. Be wary, it builds up. But don't worry the miso ramen is a great way to cool down the taste buds. Vegetarian? Vegan? Don't worry they have tasty options for you! Most of their ramen can be vegetarian or vegan so no need to fret! read more

Cute hole in the wall off the main roads. You seat yourself bar-style upstairs, but there's additional seating downstairs. Water and green tea are free and self-serve. Ramen selection is decent -- not amazing (though I may be biased as I've had ramen all over the States before coming here) but pretty good. Egg doesn't come with the basic ramen so you'll have to add it on for another £1.50 in addition to the £8.95 the ramen costs, but my total still didn't break the bank. Service is friendly, if a little slow. A decent option for those in the Edinburgh area looking to get their ramen fix. read more

Maki & Ramen - Sticky notes that patrons can leave line the walls + menu - Ramen Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I've been walking past here when it was being renovated and have been waiting for ages to go for a visit. It was a very cute and efficient use of the small space. We were invited to help ourselvea to the sushi on offer and take them with us up to the till when we were ready to order. We had the salmon nigiri and the dragon roll, both were very delicious. I am a massive fan of soup noodles and was very excited for my tonkatsu ramen. The broth was delicious, though I could have done with a bit more meat in my portion. The staff were very friendly, he took a picture of us in the end to put on the wall with a small message. I really enjoyed the visit, and due to its affordable price, I am more than happy to go again! read more

Maki & Ramen - The tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I visited Maki & Ramen for a quick bite after a hike of Arthur's Seat and before a two hour ghost tour, so it's safe to say I needed a bit of fortification. The miso ramen was just that. I asked what type of ramen had the most vegetables and boom, it was love at first noodle. I very much enjoyed all the fresh veggies they were able to pack in there, as well as the broth and tofu. The service was quick - I didn't get the green tea others have mentioned - but frankly, I was in and out in under 25 minutes, so I really didn't care. I'd go back again to try out a meat-based ramen if I had more time, but I'll have to save it for next time I'm in town. read more

Ramen was good but the service must be improved. Even if you can't sit us right away, it's always nice to say hello to the customers. However, I really like the fact that there are many vegetarian options! The portions are huge and I appreciated that. read more

Cute little place which screams authenticity! At £3.80 the ramen portions are small, but there is free green tea available, a variety of individually wrapped sushi options and fast service. So far I have had both vegetarian ramen options-the hell (which is super spicy, even for my crazily spice tolerance) and the miso. My friend took some sashimi with edamame beans and enjoyed it. The sushi on offer looked fresh and inviting. The space is cute but relatively small. More of a place for a speedy lunch. Upon leaving the chef took a photo of me with a polaroid camera and stuck said photo on the wall. read more

Maki & Ramen - Vegetarian hell ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Decent ramen. Really cool restaurant. The service was nice. This place is popping so expect a wait. The ramen was pretty bland however. I heard their sushi was good as is their gyoza. They have free water and hot tea which is really nice. read more

An excellent wee place that I have walked past a few times. Needed to pick up something for lunch and I was not disappointed. First of all it is a great layout and has a fantastic look. The sushi sits right at the door and looks a treat even if you just peer in the window. And while I ordered to go the staff were super friendly and we talked over a couple of the free green teas while my food was being prepared. My meal to go was a tiny feast: pumpkin croquettes, gyoza, prawn and salmon sushi, dan dan mein and yakitori teriyaki chicken. It came to about £15 and every thing was perfectly portioned except maybe the yakitori, could easily eat 5 of them! Over all it was fast, fresh and filling. Just what a lunch should be. Will definitely be returning. read more

Good ramen and pan-fried dumplings, but it looks like the veggie dumplings aren't vegetarian and might contain some pieces of pork.

I had the black tonkotsu ramen. What I liked was that it's not too salty, but it wasn't really flavorful either. I was expecting a bit more, however I was satisfied as it was a chilly night and I could do some ramen. Good spot for a quick bowl of warm ramen! read more

Great food and nice service! I would like to know if you have gift certificate service for us to refer our friends to try out your chef special at Maki and Maki. Very pleased customers from Dallas, Texas who visited Maki and Maki on October 4, 2016. If possible, please provide your email address so we can contact the owner directly . read more

Very nice staff, we arrived a bit late, around 30min before closing and ended up staying 30min after closing and never felt rushed. Our waiter, unfortunately I didn't catch his name, was very polite and attentive without hovering. Ramen was good, definitely get the kimchi to add in. read more

Went to Maki & Ramen Fountainbridge and had honestly one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. We arrived with a reservation for 11 people and were just settling in when a waitress went absolutely crazy at one of our party, as she took the last small sip of a drink she had brought from outside. Admittedly, she shouldn't have brought in an outside drink, however the way it was handled was appalling. Not only did this waitress start shouting almost immediately with no lenience, but she also then proceeded to call the police (??), saying we were 'all' drinking 'unlicensed drinks'. What was meant to be a nice Christmas dinner turned into a high-stress situation. The friend in question proceeded to have a panic attack, induced by this waitress shouting in her face and coming up uncomfortably close for a 'description for the police'. This may have been a one-off, or just one waitress having a bad day- the other staff were very apologetic as we left. Overall, very unpleasant experience, though. read more

Lovely place with delicious Japanese food. The Takoyaki is nice, although could use slightly more sauce and mayo and some pickled ginger. The staff were really accommodating and I love the post it notes and various doodles on the wall. A really nice way for people to entertain themselves whilst waiting for food, which arrived quickly. One of my favourite Japanese places in the country, absolutely the city. Good value for money and lovely fresh food! read more

We thought Maki & Ramen was so good the first time we went that we decided to go there again the last day of our 5 day trip to Edinburgh. 1st trip: We came for dinner on a weekend and snagged the last couple of seats along the wall. The server chick was very friendly & we ordered tonkotsu ramen with a side of skewered pork yakitori. The ramen was incredible, the soft boiled egg was cooked perfectly, and the yakitori was flavorful and tender. While we were there we saw one of the chefs flame cooking something and the server told us it was another type of ramen (sorry I forgot the name, it might have been called burnt soy?) so we decided to come back and try that one next time. 2nd trip: we came for lunch on a weekday and noticed the entire staff was different than last time. This time we were offered complimentary green tea (last time we weren't) and I ordered the tonkotsu ramen again with egg and my husband got the flame finished ramen whose name I forgot. This time that ramen didn't get the flame treatment though disappointingly (booooo) and it turned out that it was pretty greasy. Maybe the flame thing makes it less so. My ramen was tasty though yet again although the egg was undercooked and some of the egg white was still runny (gross). There were also college kids at the table near us watching Japanese game shows on their phones at full volume. That killed the ambiance a bit. All in all I'd say it is a great place to try while in Edinburgh, although there could be more consistency. I'd go again if I was in the area, and it is walkable from the royal mile. read more

Found this spot after a long cold day exploring Edinburgh and the ramen did not disappoint. Huge serving of food that was fairly well priced. We had to wait outside for around 20 mins before a table was ready but it was worth it. They were very busy and the service - although friendly- wasn't ideal with some of our dishes not getting to us until we asked a number of times. Definitely recommend on a less busy evening! read more

I had a short stay in Edinburgh last month. This place is a hidden gem near the royal miles if you crave a bit of East Asian food especially Japanese ramen. It is located near university of Edinburgh so most of the customers are students and you can expect the price to be reasonable as well. Small but cozy. Good for one or a small group of people. Lots of ramen options. It is a good option especially when it is freezing outside. read more

I don't understand it's glowing reviews and my experience. I ordered the chicken teriyaki ramen. And the noodles weren't ramen noodles, they were regular noodles which were OVERCOOKED. (Cardinal sin for noodle makers). There was no bite to it at all. Any Asian worth their salt would've known this is below passing grade. The soup, while not a complete loss had an artificial sweetness like from sugar which was just unpalatable. Unfortunately, I find this place's high rating inexplicable. read more

My craving of ramen is fulfilled. It tasted so good. The broth is thick and delicious. The place is small but cozy. The staff is very friendly as well. You can have free flowing hot green tea and water. read more

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Absolutely amazing food! Best ramen I've ever had. Free WiFi, clean bathrooms, fast service. Everything you could ask for

We stopped in to get some sushi, yet ended up eating the ramen and was definitely not disappointed. The ramen was excellent and a very welcomed meal after a long road trip. We left feeling nourished and fulfilled. Plus, they have free wifi! read more

This place is good times. Definitely the closest Ive seen to an actual Japanese ramen bar in the UK and the best ramen in Edinburgh. Cute place and the people who work there are usually pretty helpful. read more

This place was pretty delicious. Service was spotty but food was spot on. Dumplings were handmade, the spicy ramen was flavorful but not too spicy. Two levels of seating upstairs and downstairs (maybe 24 people max). Walkable from Royal Mile. read more

I really enjoyed the hell ramen at maki ramen! It totally satisfied my cravings for spicy ramen and the restaurant is really cozy and nice!

Best ramen I've had! And I was so surprised to find it in Scotland of all places. The Tonkotsu was incredible, and my husband had a bowl called chef's... something. I can't remember, but it may have been even better. Don't skip this place! read more

The "burnt soba" ramen was so good! I burnt my tongue slurping noodles because I just couldn't wait for it to cool down.

This place opened up three weeks ago, and I suspect that it will become one of the most popular restaurants in Edinburgh. The Ramen (Yes, a capital R because it is worthy of it) is one of the best I have anywhere, period. The prices are affordable, the staff is affable, the food is appetizing, and the atmosphere is amazing. The restaurant is very cozy and homey. It gives you the feeling that you've come to your friend's house to have a delicious home cooked meal. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and cannot wait to go back! read more

This place is great! The chicken ramen was very tasty, the miso soup was good, and the hell ramen (which they made vegetarian for us!) was DELICIOUS! The staff was also very friendly and helpful with out questions about the city, since we are from out of town, and accommodating to dietary needs. We definetly recommend! read more

First of all let me say I really like the feel of this place. As a space it feels authentic to me compared with modern funky Japanese or Taiwanese restaurants I've been to in China. It has post it notes that people have written on, you eat at a bar shelf which skirts the wall (which is great if you're alone). Your implements are arranged in front of you and green tea is free. The kitchen is open plan and you can see the chefs at work (not Japanese, if that makes a difference?) . Sadly the bowl of tonkatsu ramen I got was not quite so good. Firstly it was a fairly stingy serving on all fronts for the price (8 pounds) The broth itself was fine but nothing miraculous. There was a single slab of pork on top and a lonely pair of green leaves floating nearby. The noodles themselves were disappointingly like instant noodles. Larger bowls for more broth would be a big improvement. Service was ok, friendly enough but not overly so. Go for the vibe and the ok food but if you've tried ramen in Japan or elsewhere lower your expectations. They also offer sushi. read more

Authentic Japanese food at a good price. Small Cozy location, good service, I will be back..

We're followed the directions on the little hand written sign in the window of Maki Maki, to a tiny place on Richmond St. The place was empty and we stood outside deciding whether or not to enter, when a young man who turned out to be a waiter for the restaurant, beckoned us in. The food is very good he said, I was a little skeptical; if it's good, why is the restaurant empty I thought? Within 5 minutes of sitting down, the place was full. Gabriel our waiter was quick, attentive and helpful. The food was delicious, affordable, and the portions generous. We'll be back! Definitely recommend! read more

First time in Edinburgh but I did have decent ramen before in other cities like New York and London. I really think the ramen is pretty good and the sushi rolls are decent too. Not mind blowing super delicious but I would recommend this place if you want to have some good legit sushi rolls and ramen. read more

been twice. first time was great so we took some people there for dinner last night. everyone in our party was super sick to the stomach this morning. it was probably an isolated event, but with out a doubt it was from the ramen. everyone we went with had to stay home sick today. read more