If you're reading this review and you haven't tried Oink, you NEED to take 30 minutes out of your day tomorrow and get down to this mecca of glutinous pork-flesh. -You need to order brown bread, medium size(oink), haggis and chilli sauce. -Ask for some crackling. -There isn't a great deal of seating inside so I recommend you walk down to the Grassmarket. -Find a park bench, preferably to yourself as you'll want to lie spread-eagle for a while once you're done. -Assess your surroundings, because if you attack this glorious takeaway feast anything like me, that is, something similar to a feeding scene from Jurassic Park, you should probably wait for any nearby children to leave. -Take a deep breath AND ENJOY! If you're a red-blooded carnivore, you'll surely enjoy. I hope you enjoy. Please enjoy! I love this place and if YOU, dear reader, don't like this place, I don't think we have very similar tastes and my reviews are probably wasted on you. Exceptions for vegans/vegetarians. Life-pro-tip: Probably not a good idea to go swimming for a day or two after eating at Oink. Actually, you probably shouldn't attempt ANY vigorous activity, because this place is like taking a delicious meaty headbutt to the stomach. read more

Yep. This is it. This is where I want to eat, die, come back and eat again. I love Oink. They have two locations in Edinburgh, and in the week I was there, I went there twice. Hog roast/pulled pork the way it should be done. They have the whole hog they roasted and pull from in the window. It's locally sourced from a farm outside of the city, which I am pretty sure belongs to the owners. They know pigs. I got a Grunter (the largest size), with haggis as a topping (because it was delicious and only the good die young), and tried a few of their creatively made sauces. You can get two smaller sizes, and other toppings are available. They also have sandwiches to go if you are in a hurry. The bread holds, bites, and chews with the best of them, but the highlight is obviously that sweet sweet pig. Here's the kicker: It's super affordable... Go to it. Seriously. Get up, get a Grunter, waddle off the food baby on the royal mile, then go to the grassmarket and get your second. 5 stars well deserved. read more

Oink if you're hungry! The delicious roast pork is some of the best I've ever had. The bread roll was soft and the savory haggis with chili relish was the perfect spread to compliment the pork. I had the middle-sized Oink roll, which was a good portion for lunch. When the man offers you the crispy crackling, don't turn him down. The crackling (crispy pork skin) was the best part! If you're a hog fan, Oink is a great place to stop by for a bite without hurting your wallet. read more

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I was catching up on what's new in the Yelpiverse, when Oink fell into the top spot on my "Your Next Review Awaits" queue. I'm obviously slacking. So... this Oink is pretty much a carbon copy of THIS Oink: http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/oink-edinburgh-3?hrid=3jEMkh0j3cmGh_nPJpdNqQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Therefore, my sentiments in that review ring true for this spot as well. Oink remains to be one of the best spots to score a quick meal under £5. I still opt for The Grunter, because i'm still a monster. I have branched out into apple sauce (I know, so cool.) and my intuition on the extra sauce was on point. So what new tidbits have I picked up since last year in the land of Oink? Did you know you can order a WHOLE HOG?! I was delighted. I have yet to do it, but the fact that it's an easily ordered possibility makes me happy. Unfortunately, I rarely have occasions where I need to feed 130 meat eaters, but I remain hopeful. The catering option I most recently found and will likely weave its way into an event soon is the Leg It. You can order a whole leg of pork that feeds 25 people for £90. It even comes with stuffing, rolls & apple sauce. So that's brilliant. I'm always on the look out for spots that could potential feed an event with very little effort on my part, so this was a happy happenstance, but until I get my hands on a reason to order a hog leg, i'll happily stick with Oink being my "i'm lazy and it's cheap" lunch refuge. read more

Yum! I took my brother here while he was visiting as I'd never been and had seen the rave reviews on Yelp. Man oh man, it was so tasty! For less the a fiver you get a good sized roll with heaps of meat on it. You can choose from a white or whole wheat bun, one spread and one sauce. You can get either haggis or apples and then bbq sauce or a gravy I think. Either way, anything they offer is a tasty addition. I opted for the haggis as I hadn't really tried it properly yet here and it added a nice flavour with the deliciously, well-cooked meat. I am not normally a pork eater, but on this occasion it was totally necessary as it was a delicious and different eat. We took it away and ate it in the park off Grassmarket, to bask in the sun and stuff our wee faces. It is a very tasty option and doesn't feel too gluttonous, as you can order a kid sized roll to feel less like a carnivore. Although for the price, go big or go home I say. Well worth a visit to this place for a roast/BBQ lunch in hand. read more

HOLY MOLY! Not Kosher but delicious! Amazing shredded pork what a find when they run out.....they run out go early always a line its worth it read more

Piggy goodness! Look, I am a shameless carnivore. One of my two favorite shirts is from Boccalone in San Francisco (Chris Cosentino's salumeria). The other is a print of a creepily delighted pig slicing itself into saucisson. So when a joint advertises itself by placing an entire roast pig in the window, which is gradually being shredded bit by bit over the course of the day, I'M THERE. For some, the sight of a whole roasted animal being slowly pulled apart is grotesque. For me, it is grotesquely delightful. And oh, was it succulent, my friends. And oh, my children, did the crispy exterior merit the high praise of PORK CANDY. I can't believe I'm saying this, but now one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I have ever had was in the United Kingdom (and proud nation of Scotland!). To be fair, I'm an Amurricun, and my great preference for pulled pork is with a healthy dash of low-temp smoking and some Carolinas/Arkansas-style vinegar sauce. But the methode-UK isn't so bad, either...I would've opted for the haggis and chilli sauce sandwich, but they were out of haggis. I was already in a festive mood from the Christmas Market, so I plopped myself at a table, my massive sandwich bedecked with sage and onion stuffing and applesauce. I will be hard pressed not to eat one of these every time I go to Edinburgh. Keep me away from Victoria Street, I beg of you! read more

Quick, filling and delicious! It is a small place with a simple menu, but is a very good option for lunch. I recommend haggis and apples with your sandwich. read more

Oink - You won't leave hungry! - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A great spot for delicious pork sandwiches. Def get the grunter size if you're feeling hungry :)

Oink does one thing and it does it exceptionally well---delicious pulled pork sandwiches. What more could you want---hot flavoured pig, apple sauce, either haggis or onion sage stuffing and of course some crackling. In the window you are greeted by a massive roast pig--ears, snots and all in full view. Yes it's disgusting, but it's a beautiful foodie sight nonetheless. This sandwich shop needs to be on your short-list! read more

Do one thing, do it well. Love those places. Everyone has said what there is to be said. But I might also add that the street that this place is on is really cute! Made even cuter by the tasty (not-so-little) piggie in the window... read more

I had really high hopes for this place however they were slightly crushed. The idea and display that they put on is awesome. It gathers crowds. Unfortunately the food isn't very nice... Meat lacks seasoning and flavour. Combined with the stuffing and apple sauce this sandwich really lacks a crunchy component. Shortly after the sauce start flowing the bun joins in on the soggy mess. Price is good value for money. Only letdown was the food. read more

I hiked Arthur's Seat early in the morning, and had worked up quite an appetite! I entered at the bottom end of The Royal Mile to walk up and find somewhere to grab some lunch. Much to my pleasure, there on the left I saw a magnificently large roast pig in the window of a place called 'Oink'. The name alone would have brought me in, but that pig in the window looked delicious. The inside was cute, clean, and the staff was very friendly! But the food... holy hell the food! It is what dreams are made of! I quite literally will dream about those pulled pork sandwiches for the rest of my life! I ordered mine without the haggis, and instead had the chutney jam; LIFE CHANGING! I don't think I even breathed while I ate that sandwich. And when it was gone I literally wanted to go order another one. I did... but I waited until the next day! I could eat there everyday if I lived in Edinburgh. The price was fantastic, and the food is amazing! Do yourself a favor and go Oink yourself the next time you're in Edinburgh. read more

Ooooh 3 stars, controversial. So, I've been hearing about how Oink is the best place to get a quick bite in Edinburgh for aaaaaaaages. People are enamoured with the pig in the window, the crackling, the sauces. FINALLY, after a day of Christmas shopping, I had my chance to get me some Oink. The space itself isn't the most attractive or welcoming, and I briefly attempted small chat with the two workers but quickly discovered that they pretty much wanted to fill my roll and be done with me. I got my roll with haggis and a chili relish and while it was tasty and juicy, I appreciated the chili relish for the zing it added as without it, the roll would have been pretty bland. I was given and saw no napkins, so felt that I'd rather made a mess of myself as well. All in all, a rather disappointing experience. Yes it filled my stomach and yes it tasted nice, but after all of the buildup, I was left unconvinced. read more

Firstly I need to say a MASSIVE thank you to all the Yelpers who have contributed to making Oink the #1 Yelped about eatery in Edinburgh because otherwise the chances are I would never have happened upon the place as Victoria Street and the Grassmarket aren't areas I tend to gravitate towards for any reason.... that being said, I've now gone to Oink twice in as many days. Ladies and gents, your attention please.... I. Am. In. Love. They say the best ideas are simple and this is no exception. In a nutshell, this place sells pork sandwiches. End of. Oh okay there are a few variables to throw in there for the thinking man (or woman!): Small, medium or large? White or brown? Haggis or stuffing? Cranberry or apple sauce? Drink? Wow, lot to think about there. Now I'm hungry again..... wonder if I can get up there in 20 mins...? Traffic should be alright...... Whoa! Talk about digression! Oink clearly brings out the caveman in me! Actually I'm surprised I didn't come up with this idea as this is pretty much all I ate in Sydney as they have these roast delis all over the place. Good job I didn't as there's no way I could compete with the meaty perfection of Oink. Absolute godsend. Bloke behind the counter is a good lad too. COUPLE OF TIPS FOR THE NEWBY: 1) The crackling is phenomenal. Get there early, ask for crackling. 2) The hog is cooked in gravy. If you like gravy, be sure to ask the guy for the meat at the bottom of the dish. Wow! read more

I'm not normally a fan of pork, given the choice in a restaurant I'll usually go for another meat first but this is deliciously different. Oink is different, it's a tiny little cafe on Victoria Street, surrounded by (mostly) high quality shops and restaurants. They sell one thing : Hog Roast rolls. Take one pig, roast it, stick it in the window (head and all), keep selling it on rolls until the little piggy is gone and then close the shop. Pulled roast hog served on a brown or white roll in small, medium or large sizes, with a choice of Haggis, Sage & Onion stuffing, apple sauce or chilli sauce (all for under £5). If you get there early enough there might be crackling still available too, if you get there too late they could be closed. They also sell tea, coffee, hot chocolate & cold drinks and occasionally soup. Sounds simple and it is, but it is gorgeous! You'll be licking your fingers and mopping the juice off your chin by the end, if you're anything like me, it can get a little messy as the juices turn the roll soggy :-) . I personally go for the Haggis & chilli with crackling if available. The cafe itself is small and fairly basic, I normally take mine (wrapped in tinfoil) down to the Grassmarket and stuff my face on a bench. They also have an outdoor catering van which you'll find at the Edinburgh Farmers Market every Saturday morning on Castle Terrace, which serves exactly the same thing. A great option for brunch while you do some shopping. read more

Pretty good but they give you this food on a cheap flimsy morning roll which quickly falls apart in sogginess. Its not exactly cheap either (for local non tourists) which makes me not want to go back because they are being too greedy for profit. Either make it cheaper or serve it on decent bread. read more

Perfect way to warm up! We visited Edinburgh on one of the coldest days of the year, very windy/rainy/etc.. and found Oink to be our go-to stop for warming up and filling up. The Grunter is not for the faint of heart, but it is wonderfully worth it. I'd recommend: Grunter with haggis stuffing! read more

Oh, Oink. Sweet, sweet Oink. This tiny place is nestled amongst the various shops and boutiques of Victoria Street. It can get hot and crowded inside, with only one table for dining-in, but the service is so quick and efficient that you can be in and out with a piping hot sandwich in just a few minutes. Make sure to bring cash, since they don't accept credit cards. They sell two things: pork sandwiches and drinks. But let me tell you, these are no ordinary sandwiches. Every day they serve their pulled meat from one pig, and one pig only. You can see it sitting there through the window, head and all. It's pretty unique, and you know it's incredibly fresh. There are three sizes: Piglet, Oink, and Grunter. The Oink is probably the best deal, £3.60 for 160g of meat, though the Piglet is ideal for a tasty snack. I saw someone order the Grunter, and though it looked way too huge for me, it looks like it suits a big appetite perfectly. Each one comes overflowing with juicy pork meat. You can choose your roll, toppings, and sauce as well. Grab an Irn-Bru to go, and you're all set. I've had an Oink with BBQ sauce on a white roll and loved it so much I stopped by for another with apple. Both were outstandingly delicious. If in Edinburgh, make sure to visit Oink. It usually closes quite early in the afternoon, when the meat runs out, so stop in before it's all gone! read more

Delicious pulled pork sandwiches. We each had "The Oink"-- the medium-sized roll. It was enough for me, but the BF probably could've gotten the larger size. Make sure to ask for some of the crispy crackling with your sandwich. It's something yummy but simple and quick so you can continue sightseeing! read more

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Brilliant idea. I understand why it closes at 3 because it's ran out of pig. The idea is that one whole hog is put in the window and you come and get a simple roll, there's only two options to have with it and that is apple sauce or stuffing and I was sad to see there was no butter (because that is the winning condiment when it comes to pork). Reasonably prices and a real novelty and a hearty lunch. Get there fast! read more

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It's yummy, it's fast, it's easy. Is it a little on the expensive side, yes. But it's hard to get good BBQ in Edinburgh and they certainly do a great job. Not to mention, you can get free crackling to add some crunch to your sandwich. read more

Please come here. Drop whatever you're doing, bring cash (it's all they take), and come with an empty stomach. The pork rolls here will make you weep with joy and the rest of your day will pale in comparison to the porky perfection. Aside from cash only, just know that it gets a little busy at Oink and there's only a counter and one table. But it's totally worth doing takeaway. read more

The BEST deal in town. One medium sandwich will keep you full the whole day!! Delicious. Full stop. read more

And this is how pork is done properly, ladies and gents. We stopped in for a pre-lunch snack before our 2:30 lunch at The Kitchin. Yeah, I know. But it's just how we roll. I asked the owner what the best combo was; he told me: white with haggis and chili and a little cracklin'. Sweet baby jesus, this man knows what he's talking about. So good! Oink is a shining example of what is going right with the Edinburgh food scene. They know what they do well and capitalize on it. It's a must when in Edinburgh. read more

That's some good pig. Pick your size, bread, topping, and sauce... don't forget to ask for some "cracklin'" if that's your thing. Select a sugary beverage. Delight in pulled porky goodness either on premises or down the street in the glorious Grassmarket Plaza area. read more

Oink - Oink, on Brown bread, sage and onion stuffing, bbq sauce and crackling in front. Tasty! - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We stopped by yesterday to get out of the rain - it was a great place to go. It only serves the pork sitting in the window. It was inexpensive and served generous portions. It was the first time I add haggis and spicy cheese sauce. So glad we gave it a go! read more

Pig - Check Massive - Check Stuffing/applesauce - Check Less than a fiver - SERIOUSLY Amazing. That is all. Get some pig in you. read more

OH......I was smitten when I saw the sign in the window that said "sold out". I turned to my sister who is not into pig and said- "I don't know about you but I'm coming back here tomorrow." Fast forward to the next day..... As we headed down the hill we saw a gentle line. As we got closer we glimpsed the whole hog proudly, cracklingly, juicily, nestled in the window. Imagine my glee that the pigs come from a local farm and are roasted that day. We opted for the child's portion and thankfully we did because even those suckers were giant. Since the store front is tiny and the day glorious we went and sat on benches where the hangings used to take place. This sandwhich easily changed my life for the better. I've eaten my fare share of pork in all of its glories and this puts the others to shame. I would easily crawl on broken glass to get here...why oh why do you have to be so far from me?!?!?!?!?!? read more

I looked at my clock and estimated my time of arriving after deliving a cake and thought "oh yes" to myself! The 16 oz Oink with apple sauce and crackling was more than enough. Although would of liked a tad bit more apple sauce to balance it out. The crackling was quite salty for me though. It's filling so well worth the money for £3.60. Defo a winter warmer too! I will be back - mmmm maybe BBQ next time! read more

I'm still craving this place sigh..one of the best food place to visit in Edinburgh.I recommend going on a off time it's a small place but the line moves quickly. read more

It was ok. The meal deal was good with a drink and chips. I had the regular sized sandwich which was very filling, it just needed more seasoning... I had the apple type of sauce, it was a bit bland. The shop was small and quaint, the staff was very helpful and welcoming. I just wanted more seasoning and flavor. Loved the pig display in the window and its display! read more

Oink - Pig roast display with pulled pork - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Amazing sandwiches, simple and really delicious. Chili relish and haggis gets another recommendation from me. Nothing quite like the carnal satisfaction of staring down the animal you're currently eating. Also note that Victoria Street is home to a yarn store next to a pig sandwich shop next to a cheese shop next to a shop selling artisanal liquors next to a bookstore. Victoria Street is now my favorite street in the whole world. read more

I come from a land (North Carolina) where pig is king, and few versions of roasted pork can compete with my good ole Eastern NC-style barbecue. Oink can. Try walking by the massive, chopped pig with head on in the window and NOT stopping to salivate. Just try it. This sandwich is hands down the best in Edinburgh. Order whatever size you think you can handle with the haggis stuffing and apple sauce. Your mouth will come alive like Lazarus being raised from the dead. As a self-professed roasted, chopped pig aficionado, I can guarantee Oink will be one of the best, if not the best, pork sandwiches you will EVER eat. Let us all pray that they never move from their delightful Victoria Street storefront, unless it is to open up delicious franchises all across the country. read more

My friend introduced this when I came to Edinburgh. So I waited for about ten mins. The burger was very good，I like its taste！！！You can choose onion or haggis，and there are also many sauces. The service is quickly and nice！ read more

Oink - sooo funny - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

As I was wandering the streets of Edinburgh in search of a quick lunch near the castle, I came across Oink. First off, what a great name. Seriously, Oink? Add to that the fact that the storefront is accented with a flamboyant shade of hot pink, and you've caught my attention from afar. But wait, it gets better. As I approached the storefront, I was greeted by the sight of a whole-roasted pig, head and all, staring back at me through the window. Sure, I loved Babe just as much as the next child, but any time a roasted animal is presented to me, any affectionate childhood memories I may have had are pushed to the backburner. Since I'm Chinese, I am perfectly comfortable with and used to seeing animals cooked whole, head and all. Suckling pigs, steamed fish, and roasted chickens are all commonly prepared and served with their heads still on, so seeing a cooked animal head isn't particularly shocking. But for some reason, many Americans get freaked out or disgusted by seeing animal heads. Does the fact that the animal's head is still on somehow make the food seem more alive or less suitable for consumption? I don't know, it just seems so irrational to me when someone is grossed out by seeing a cooked chicken head but is perfectly content with eating chicken wings and drumsticks from the KFC down the street. They all come from the same animal, so what's the big deal? Besides, when was the last time you had a whole-roasted animal that wasn't delicious? Right, never. Okay, moving on to the actual food. Well, if you couldn't tell by the name of the store or the fact that there's a roasted pig sitting in front of the window, Oink specializes in hog roasts. There's one thing and one thing only on their menu: pulled pork sandwiches. The only choices you have are the size of the sandwich and the type of roll, spread, and relish. Since I'm a fatass and of the belief that there is a positive correlation between the amount of meat on a sandwich and said sandwich's tastiness, I went with the "Grunter," which has more than eight ounces of pork stuffed inside of a soft roll. Topped with haggis and both the apple and chili relishes and crowned with a piece of crispy pork crackling, this was a behemoth of a sandwich and quite a sight to behold. Not greasy in the slightest and with all of the subcutaneous fat rendered, the pork crackling was superb, reminiscent of the crisp skin that you would get with a Chinese suckling pig. The sandwich, overflowing with so much meat that you can't even see the bottom bun in the pictures, was exactly what you would expect more than half a pound of pork stuffed inside of a roll to taste like: insanely delicious and fatty. The meat was actually a bit on the dry side, but that's where the haggis, apple relish, and chili relish came into play, as they all helped to add a bit of moisture to the sandwich without completely soaking the bun. Ten minutes and countless napkins later, I sat back in my seat with an immense feeling of satisfaction. I'm no pulled pork connoisseur, but this was most certainly a terrific rendition of the sandwich, so much so in fact that I hopped back on line to get another sandwich for my dinner on the train ride home that evening. £4.60 for a sandwich of this size is an extremely fair deal, and I walked away perfectly sated and content. If I should ever find myself back in Edinburgh sometime in the future, Oink would definitely be near the top of my list of places to visit. read more

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I live in a small Tennessee town near Nashville. The most prominent restaurant in our small town is a BBQ joint that cooks whole hogs on the weekend. So it was a little strange to walk around Edinburgh and see (a much smaller) whole hog in the window at Oink. Strange but tasty. This was a little different than the whole hog that I'm used to in Middle Tennessee, but it was excellent. Really liked the piece of crackling on the sandwich - that was a really interesting texture on top of the pork. Friendly staff, sell what you cooked and then that's it. Just another great spot in Edinburgh. read more

Hog roast goodness. Nice stuffing. Nice apple sauce. Reasonably priced. Total win! read more

The first time I walked past this place I had to do a double take because of the half mauled pig in the window. Poor guy. But I was intrigued and thought I must try it! There is not much else you can do to explain OINK. There is a dead pig in the window and they carve it up for sandwiches. Its as easy as that. Its probably for the more carnivorous amongst us, some people may be put off by Babe in the window. But it is delicious! I like mine with a little apple sauce. I leave the crackling though, that grosses me out a bit too much. The pigs are reared on the owners farm, so its good quality meet too. Its maybe quite gimmicky, but worth a try. read more

Yum! Freshly roasted pork on a soft bun, delicious. I didn't get any of the sauces because I'm not sure they won't be sweet, I don't like sweet with savory. I got the combo which included chips and a soft drink for about 7 pounds. Totally worth it! read more