No trip to Edinburgh is complete without a pilgrimage to OINK. Skip the GREGGS for a farm fresh roast bite with sage stuffing and apple sauce, and above all: the golden crackling. In fact, I love their sandwiches so much that I dedicated my first blog post to their awesomeness! http://thedistractedphd.wordpress.com/ read more

Great place to drop in for a pulled pork sandwich. Try it with the sweet chili sauce! read more

Oink - Legit pulled pork - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

When you pass by and see a pig being pulled apart you have two options, take the high road or indulge. I succumbed to the latter. The process is easy - how much meat, what toppings and give it a dressing. The meat is salty and tasty. I regret not getting something sweet to counter the saltiness but the chili paste was still solid. The staff was making fun of tourists and seem like they could care less than making the line move on. Still, enjoy sharing a sandwich here. read more

It isn't everyday you come across a whole roast pig. That is unless you are in Spain or France. Both countries notorious for their love of pork and roasting the piggies in their entirety. I was immediately drawn to this place. A decade ago I probably would've thought it barbaric to see such a sight, but now with two Pollan books under my belt I feel better about actually seeing the pig that I am about to eat Of course the next step according to M.Pollan would be to go out and kill it myself. Well, we just haven't reached that level yet. But I like that instead of seeing dissected pieces of meat in no way resembling a pig, we actually see what we are eating. It's much more of an organic experience, one step closer to nature. Yes, I do realise I am getting very philosophical. This is something that tends to happen quite often. They were out of the brown buns so we had the white. The buns are the traditional scottish rolls that I have come to love. In total you are entitled to 4 choices here. 1. The size of your roll. 2. Whether or not said roll is white or brown 3. The filling: sage & onion stuffing or haggis 4. Lastly the sauce, apple sauce or chilli sauce. Thats it. To many, that may not seem like enough choices. As consumers nowadays we love to have millions of options. Yet, I have come to understand that when a place has less choice, this means they get to concentrate on obtaining excellent quality ingredients. That is exactly what has happened here. Because this place only offers one sandwich they have perfected it. Another plus is that they have root beer in the fridge. read more

This review is specifically for those that (don't shoot me!) simply don't LOVE these type of sandwiches... I think they are OK, but tend to feel a bit let down in most instances. (To be fair, I think I've ruined my taste buds with hot sauce and chillis over the years.) I've actually been past a few times and wanted to pop in, but it was always after they had run out... while normally this irritates me, the potential for irregular hours, I get it at this place... as others have mentioned, whole pig in the window is what they do, when it's gone it's gone for the day. I was really hoping that Oink would change my mind for these type of sandwiches, it looked fantastic, even though I creep myself out thinking "that crispy skin looks tasty", but it is what it is, and I've heard many good things about the place. I had the medium sized sandwich with haggis and the spicy cheese sauce... while good, and definitely on par with similar places, it still didn't rock my world. (Trust me, I feel terribly bad about this... I spend time pondering what must be wrong with me... I mean, it looks fantastic, is perfect on paper, and everyone else loves it... so what gives?) I was really hoping the haggis and spicy cheese sauce would jazz it up, but it still just fell a bit flat for me personally. All of that said, I can definitely see why people like it and the prices are great for where it is so I feel anything less than four stars would be unfair in this instance... but, if you happen to be the other 1 in 1,000,000 that doesn't love plain(ish) pulled pork sandwiches, then I'm not 100% certain that this place would change your mind. read more

Somewhat cruely named, OINK does exactly what it says on the shop window - Hog Roast. Being a big fan of pork, I was hugely excited about the promise of spit roasted hog and crackling - and I wasnt disapointed. My advice however is to get there early, because OINK is very popular - mainly because it offers the chance of something different to eat in the city. Speaking to the jolly man who served me, I also found out that not only does OINK have its own premises, it can be found in the weekly farmers market along with the two farmers who own the place, still selling thier wares. OINK is something different, and very tasty - if you can get there in time! read more

Oink - OINK - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

If you can eat pork then I cannot recommend this place enough- just thinking about it makes me drool. It serves one thing and one thing only: hog roast. The meat is always cooked to perfection- melt in your mouth and the crackling has always been satisfying! The buns are fresh and even though there is not a huge variety in additional fillings (the apple sauce and sage and onion combo are delicious) they do them very well. Prices are not the cheapest but trust me- you will want more. It's a tiny shop with one table and some stools so be prepared to take away. Even though the hog roast comes in buns it tends to get quite messy as they are quite generous with portions. Also the crackling goes early. What is most striking about this small modern food shop is the actual carcass of the pig is a window display. I suppose this is the best kind of advertisement. It also is quite amusing when people watching the reactions it gets- I am sure the staff here are used to the snapping of photos. I love this funky little shop and the food is delicious. Your vegetarian friends might be in for a bit of a shock though. read more

Great little place. Perfect for a quick on the move lunch. The hog was very tasty, generous serving in a white role with haggis and apple sauce, which were very nice with a scottish touch. The display of the Hog in the window adds to the experience :) I always get a hog roll from here when ever I pass by, even when I am not hungry. Enjoy read more

Oink provides a hearty sandwich for a decent price. A full roast pig greets you in the window and you can get (as I usually do) the full roast pork extravaganza - roast pork, sage stuffing, apple sauce and lovely salty crackling all in a bread roll of your choice (brown, white etc.). Very good value and will keep you going all day. Nice moist pork, salty crackling with a good bite, tart apple sauce to cut through that lovely unctuous greasiness. Mmmmm. Bring me more. Just don't expect a smile with your food, the server are a fairly grumpy lot. Plus, I would research exactly what you want before you go because they expect you to know! read more

My husband & I were really excited to try Oink based on the strong yelp reviews that it had AND based on the fact that many, many locals told us repeatedly that it was a go to spot for them. We actually tried to go the day before after a scotch tour but arrived too late in the day & they were already sold out (3:30pm). So sad to report that we were quite disappointed. I'll start w/the good: LOVE the location. The street it is located on is a super adorable windy street w/tons of great shopping, pubs & whiskey shops nearby. In addition, the roasted pig is presented right in front of the store front window so you immediately see it & it definitely catches peoples attention. However.....maybe it's just because my husband makes AMAZING pulled pork & sauces and but I found the pork & sauces themselves to be just meh. The pork really lacked flavor & spices - was actually quite bland. I chose the sage & onion stuffing & the chili sauce as my two condiments & again, I just felt that both really lacked any flavor & bite to them. I still give this place an extra star for uniqueness & it's ability to pull you in - but when it comes to the actual quality of the meal - I hate to admit it, but I was quite disappointed. read more

Great place to get a quick and cheap meal to go. Plus it's so tasty! Get the meal of soda, chips, and pork sandwich for £6. We tried the pork sandwich with both applesauce and mayo/mustard. I think mayo/mustard is the way to go wince it's so creamy. The pork has tons of flavor, and the sandwich is a good portion. It is a bit tricky to find if you come from the castle, because it's on the lower street level. read more

Dead pig in a roll. Does exactly what it says on the tin, in three different sizes.

Who can resist this place?!! Pulled pork and haggis - a roll for champions, throw on some pork crackling and you have what could be the tastiest lunch money can buy in Edinburgh. *tip of the day - instead of ordering a roll ask for the pulled pork in a tub - you get more bang for your buck! - and I mean lets be honest - the roll just slows you down!! If you haven't been - GO! read more

I try to avoid this place as often as possible, due to the fact that I work opposite Oink, and people would start making "oink" noises behind my back if I didn't. When I saw Oink take over the old leather goods shop, and heard how simple their formula would be I though this could be genius or disaster. After a couple of years on the street and selling out of pig everyday even on quiet January days, it's genius. So I now treat myself to the odd 'Grunter' (the large roll), with haggis and chilli relish. And it feels so good. *Anyone else thought how good it would be to stagger home after midnight and wish you could order a hog roll, shame they sell out by about 3-4pm* read more

We were heading to collect our torches for the torch parade - with only minutes left on our parking meter. We were speed walking up Victoria street and caught a glimpse of Oink. It was after 3pm. There was a line. There didn't appear to be much left. It only took a second to hatch a brilliant plan: I would go for the torches while my husband would get in the line a grab a couple of pulled pork rolls. It wouldn't take any extra time and we could still get back to the car before the hi-vis clad parking attendants pounced. the outcome??? I grabbed the torches and jogged back to Oink. Just as I neared Oink I saw them putting a 'Sold Out' sign on the door. I looked around and couldn't find my other half. Was he successful? Did he get some rolls? Ahh....there he was, coming up the road and what did I see? 2 foil wrapped rolls in his hands. Success! We made a bee-line back to the car where we were able to take a few minutes and tuck into our little parcels of delight. These really are the best pulled pork rolls I've ever had. The meat is soooooo tender. It's 'pulled' but not too stringy - there are big, flaky chunks to sink your teeth in. And the juices are savory, delicate, and compliment the meat perfectly. You can get bbq sauce on top but I prefer au naturale. In fact, I don't like it when some places cook the pork in a barbecue sauce - too over powering for me. A brown roll and a little applesauce were my perfect combination. Pictures? Not this time. They didn't last long enough! But don't worry - we'll be back!! read more

One of my mottoes for finding a good restaurant is: if there's a carcass in the window it's good eats. Well my friends, Oink has a giant, Hawaiian-style luau pig staring at you from their shop window and my motto has yet to prove me wrong. We stumbled upon this place on our first trip to Edinburgh, wandering around in a daze of hunger with little money in our pockets. I saw the pig in the window so we jumped in line, which was out the front door but moving quickly, for some assuredly good eats. This is a takeaway, so not much room to sit down (if any) but we took ours down the street to Grassmarket and had a picnic there. The food was super cheap, I can't remember the exact price but I want to say less than £6 for two sandwiches, and amazing. We'll definitely be back. read more

Amazing! Big serves and so tasty! The meat is divine and the stuffing was simply awesome. And they had Australian Bundaberg ginger beer! Mmmm... Definitely recommended as a cheap, tasty and quick meal next time you are in Edinburgh. read more

AH MAZE ING. Went here based on the yelp reviews.. Was not disappointed. Day 1 - got the regular roll, wheat bread, sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce. forgot to ask for a cracklin. Don't forget to ask for the cracklin!!! As I was eating it, I knew I would be back. I actually planned my day to make sure I could get back. Day 2 - got the bigger sandwich, all of the above, some mil chili sauce and remembered the cracklin (whew. What kind of Southerner am I, forgetting a cracklin? Oh wait, I am a Northerner; I just live in the South.) Note - minimal seating, so be willing to cram in next to some new friends. Mine were two old gentlemen who were taking a break from rugby watching. They made sure I had napkins when I needed them. Got a mocha both days - very good! read more

Delicious!! As I was walking through town I kept seeing people with the Oink sandwich in their hand The smell was unforgettable. I had to find the shop. They did not disappoint . read more

Keep it simple, don't have a complicated menu and do it right. They hit all 3. Don't forget a coffee and shortbread!

Yummy! Simply put, you get a sandwich with shredded pork pulled literally off a pig while passerbys see this in the window. You get a crispy pig skin in the bun as well as apple spread or haggis. Easy to order, yummy to eat. Great drinks in the fridge too. No hours posted. The only place I've seen posted hours is right here on Yelp! read more

Incredibly friendly service and deliciously tender roast pig. We are not too familiar with haggis but they offered us a taste and it actually was quite good. We tried our sandwiches with the chili cheese sauce and it hit the spot. There is not much seating inside and it is cash only. read more

Oink does one thing, and it does it really well. I had added this on my list of places to try in Edinburgh because the husband and I are both fans of the pig, and with all of the rave reviews, we figured we couldn't go wrong. And we were right! We stopped by for an early lunch after visiting Edinburgh castle, and Oink was everything we hoped it would be. Pink storefront and roasting pig in the window? Check! It doesn't get much fresher than that. There was only one person in front of us, and two people enjoying their sandwiches at a table near the door. Because it wasn't packed, the owner bantered with us for a few minutes and he was very friendly. We each ordered the medium sized option - mine with haggis, apple, and chili sauce on wheat, and my husband's with haggis and BBQ sauce on wheat. The owner also threw in a piece of crackling for my husband, which my husband loved. We grabbed a bottle of water, a handful of napkins, and were able to snag two of the seats indoors where we thoroughly enjoyed the porky goodness. It was a perfect, delicious lunch. We didn't spend much money and left full and happy. Until the next time, Oink!! read more

A great idea, but the food didn't particularly float my boat. Overall, we said: "I quite enjoyed Oink. I like their schtick, the clarity of their vision, the simplicity of things. Theirs is a very commendable, sustainable model, one that others could and should be following to showcase our fabulous locally sourced ingredients. But is the food worthy of the adulation that's routinely heaped upon the place? Nah, not for me. The verdict on pulled pork is that I can take or leave it." read more

Hog roasts always make me think of weekend food markets and first time seeing a shop dedicated to this goodness. We were up in Edinburgh for the fringe festival and there are so many choices for fast and on the go food to maximise your time at shows and this is definitely the place to hit up. My Yelp app is definitely my fave travel companion! My bf and I decided to share the larger sandwich on a white bun with stuffing and mild chili sauce. It was oinktastic! It would be dangerous if there was a place like this in London 'cuz I would probably go there weekly. I'll definitely be back when I am next in Edinburgh. read more

My second time in Edinburgh and my second delicious oink. This place has a queue down the street for a reason and I'm jealous of the people that get to eat here regularly. A definite must if you've not been before!!! Cash only. read more

I thought it was just okay, my husband would have probably given 4 stars. I got the oink with onion stuffing with applesauce and I thought it was pretty bland. About half way through I asked for another sauce to spice it up a bit and they said it'd cost an extra £1. I think that's silly because the menu says choose your "relishes" ... Plural.. And wouldn't you want your guests to enjoy their food? Well, in return I'll write this review, so I guess we're even :). Meh, it was ok, I wouldn't recommend it to others but it was fine. read more

Server explained our options and what was most popular as it was our first time at a "Scottish Hog Roast" restaurant. Ended up getting the medium roast pork sandwich (basically the only thing on the menu) complimented by sage and onion stuffing and house made bbq sauce. Crisps and a root beer made it a meal for a reasonable 8-9 pounds. read more

Great stop for a early lunch. I say early lunch as it can sell out quickly in high traffic areas. Delicious grub for sure. Can't beat the haggis spread with the BBQ sauce great combination! Go there! You won't be disappointed. read more

Oink - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Small venue made all the better by making you want to be included. Exciting when the seat opens and then you realize that with a little patience seats will open. Wait for it. The Pork is so tender with a light spread of haggis If you think you don't like haggis , well you are wrong. This is a treat. And so worth the hike and the 5 minute wait that was only 2 minutes. read more

Oink - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Excellently executed local twist on an already delicious pulled pork sandwich. I had the grunter, the largest of their sandwich offerings, with the haggis stuffing and chili cheese sauce. Soft bread, very moist pork, and a tangy sauce combined in a knock-out flavor experience! read more

This place is a great way to try haggis if you are a tourist because the cover it with delicious apple chutney and pulled pork. Seeing the poor pig I was about to eat in the window was a bit of a downer, obviously not enough of a downer that I didn't eat my sandwich like I was a pig myself. If haggis isn't your bag they also have stuffing. A great quick meal in the middle of the city. read more

You can't walk past this place with out salivating! We nipped in whilst on our trip to Edinburgh as the smell of the sandwiches were just too good to refuse. The meat was lovely and moist and the toppings tasty too. I felt it was over-priced for what it was...but hey I guess in a city centre and with public demand they can get away with charging what they do. I would also of liked the stuffing to be nice and crispy but that is personal preference. The stuffing with the apple sauce was a combo made in heaven. Definitely worth a visit if you're wanting to satisfy a rumbly tummy! read more

A really original little lunch spot just up from Grassmarket, Oink was a favourite of mine during long stints at the National Library. With a whole hog roasting in the window, it reminds me of one of those Medieval feasts, eating whole animals while quaffing wine. Well there was less quaffing to be done here but the food is exactly as mouth watering as Robin Hood led me to believe as a child. The pig is slow cooked, so is really tender and flavoursome. And thankfully it is nice and juicy as well, not dried out like pork in so many other places. You don't really have much of a choice if you want food here, you're going to get food so lucky it's really good. You do have a choice with the extras though, you can add a selection of the following: - sage and onion stuffing - pork crackling - apple sauce - chilli sauce The rolls are about £4 quid, and whilst a bit more expensive than a sarnie from other cafés, are absolutely amazing. They are also ridiculously filling as well, so you don't have that feeling half an hour after you walk out where you're hungry again. If you want excellent, slightly original food then look no further. read more

The place is simple and serves one thing, pork in bread with two accessories. The food was ok but a bit too based on the pig that was pretty basic taste the staff were ok, but not very nice, felt that they looked askance at me because I'm well dressed. (sorry for it then!) It's fantastic fun with the concept places, I think the food was good but not worth as well as review site had, then I baked potato place on Cockburn's better with more choices. read more

A delicious roast pig with stuffing on a bap (which is a roll of bread, of course I didn't know what a bap was, but I do now) was perfect after a long walk through Edinburgh Castle. Super close too, just walk around a corner or take a shortcut down some slightly creepy but totally safe stairs, and you'll see it. Keep your eyes peeled for the bright PINK sign. Yummy pork goodness! You can't beat the price. There are a few seats inside, but if you're in a large group then its more of a take-out spot. read more

Oink - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

My absolute favourite eating spot and the best pulled pork sandwich in the world! yes I said it, in the world! Each day they cook a pig, and yep its perched right out the front to see. You get three sizes, depending on your hunger, starting 2.95£ to 4.95£ - so price is incredible for what you get! The bun - yep, then either haggis (come on you're in scotland!) or sage stuffing then the sauce apple or a chilli sauce then the pulled pork and ask for the crackling - OMG yum. Seriously was in edinburgh for 6 days, almost ate one of these a day! so good, good value. If you're lucky will get a seat, but generally its eat on the go or pray its not raining (unlikely, you are in scotland) and you can head ot the grassmarket and sit and eat outside. Overall, this is a must stop when in edinburgh! read more

Heaven on a bun delivered by people who love the pig. We were wandering down Victoria Street looking for a Middle Eastern place where my daughter could get a falafel when we passed by OINK. There's a beautiful golden roasted pig in the window that they are pulling the meat off for sandwiches and I know that this is my lunch. Not many options at OINK: White or brown bread Haggis or sage stuffing Apple sauce or chili relish Crackling or no crackling Small, medium or large There is a counter with a few stools and a table with a couple of chairs but mostly it is a carry-out business. It was a beautiful day so we took our sandwiches down the block to a small square at the intersection of Victoria and Grassmarket and ate on a bench outside with the pigeons. It was perfect. It's that simple. The staff were delightful and the sandwich was even better. This is quality stuff served up by people who love what they do and they do it well. I would travel the 3000 miles back to Edinburgh for another one of those delicious sandwiches. read more

With apple sauce and haggis, this was a very good sandwich. I only wish I could have sat somewhere to eat it! I will certainly go back next time I am in town :) read more

Quick, tasty lunch spot. Super busy with limited sitting space. Pork is good and super fresh and prices are right.