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1-Star Review: Extremely Disappointing Experience – Poor Service & Tasteless Food I spent 7 wonderful days in Edinburgh exploring various local and international restaurants – Chinese, Indian, Japanese, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Wagamama, and many more. Sadly, my last meal of the trip turned out to be the worst experience of all. My family was looking for a vegetarian option and came across Hong Fu Noodle Bar and Restaurant. We entered and were told the restaurant was upstairs. Before dining, we asked to use the restroom to wash our hands. The staff told us it was downstairs – only for customers – then changed the answer seconds later saying food and toilets are both upstairs. This inconsistency was confusing and unwelcoming. Despite the restaurant being large, it was completely empty – which in hindsight, made sense. We were a group of 4 but chose to order just one dish initially to check the taste. From that moment, we felt unwelcome. The staff member, Jassice, made a comment to her colleague in Chinese while giving us a negative look and body language. It was clear we were being judged for ordering only one dish. While waiting, the children were quietly playing with chopsticks (as commonly done in many Asian cultures). Instead of handling it kindly, Jassice pointed her finger to her lips and sternly signaled the child to be quiet, leaving the child confused and upset. When I asked why, she said they were making noise and might break the chopsticks. Things got worse. While I was still reading the menu, she suddenly snatched it from my hand without asking. When I asked why, she replied, “They will get sticky and oily because your food is here.” I explained I was not eating yet and still reading. Her tone and approach were unnecessarily rude. When the food finally arrived, it was completely tasteless. We were relieved we hadn’t ordered more. This was not just bad service – it was disrespectful, unprofessional, and unnecessarily rude. The entire experience left a bitter end to an otherwise great trip. 📌 My recommendation: Avoid this restaurant completely. If the owner is not aware of this, I suggest reviewing the CCTV footage for staff behavior. This is a genuine review, and I will attach the receipt as proof of visit. 👎 Worst food and worst customer service in Edinburgh.

A good, straightforward local restaurant. Well presented, tasty food. Friendly, chatty staff. Not expensive so can be a regular place to visit. Fun, friendly staff. It can get a bit noisy when busy. Good value.

All good at the ‘Beefbar’, except for the fact that my guest were not allowed through to the Beefbar as they were informed it was not open, yet we were sitting in the Beefbar waiting for them??? Also the music was too loud and the pianist’s jazz form was poor.

10 of us went for for dinner between colleagues. The food was very average as well as the service and the room amazingly noisy. Definitely not worth the price.

A beautiful restaurant and good ambiance. However, noise level makes conversation difficult. The chicken Milanese was delicious, the Olivia was tasty, everyone had a splendid evening.

£49.50 for a 2 course brunch!!...please, coffee, eggs benedict and a tiny lemon tart..... the views are good, the service was inconsistent, food was agreeable... but we wouldn't say that it was value for money... quite noisy too.... done it, wouldn't bother again.

Been before and never disappointed. Had the eat out in march menu. Chose chilli chicken and lamb samosas, chicken makhani and monkfish curry, rice, roomali roti and mango kulfis. All food lip smacking good. atmosphere lovely though a tad noisy. busiest restaurant on st andrews square. Only thing would change is having tables of 2 not so close together as it was hard to hear each other and the server and felt too close to the people next to us. But apart from that yet another astounding meal. Special shout to Matt, so attentive and personable. When I come back want to be served by him aslittle touches such as bringing straw wrapped in napkin so not handled by him and deiscreetly cleaning a spill whilst keeping our attention focused on him by chatting away to us. Superb! The company are very fortunate to have someone like him who has just celebrated 10 years with them. Speaks for itself in these times.

Review rating: 5.0

While the dining room is gorgeous, the food was just okay and the overall experience lacking. Service was fine, although I did get the wrong wine at first (ordered a shiraz riesling and was given a glass of white riesling). Beef tartare was fine, although served on a crostini on a glass plate which made it incredibly loud when cutting into. Quite chewy beef, not exactly melt in the mouth, and the caviar I felt didn't add anything to the dish. Not the best cut of venison either, for the price you would expect the absolute best. My friend's lobster bisque was beautiful, but lacking in amount of lobster. The music playing we felt was incredibly tacky, Harry Potter theme music and then Jurassic Park. For such an atmospheric dining room we were expecting maybe some classical music or moody jazz, instead we got what felt like a tourist tat shop playlist. All in all, it was just okay.

Review rating: 3.0

1-Star Review: Extremely Disappointing Experience – Poor Service & Tasteless Food I spent 7 wonderful days in Edinburgh exploring various local and international restaurants – Chinese, Indian, Japanese, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Wagamama, and many more. Sadly, my last meal of the trip turned out to be the worst experience of all. My family was looking for a vegetarian option and came across Hong Fu Noodle Bar and Restaurant. We entered and were told the restaurant was upstairs. Before dining, we asked to use the restroom to wash our hands. The staff told us it was downstairs – only for customers – then changed the answer seconds later saying food and toilets are both upstairs. This inconsistency was confusing and unwelcoming. Despite the restaurant being large, it was completely empty – which in hindsight, made sense. We were a group of 4 but chose to order just one dish initially to check the taste. From that moment, we felt unwelcome. The staff member, Jassice, made a comment to her colleague in Chinese while giving us a negative look and body language. It was clear we were being judged for ordering only one dish. While waiting, the children were quietly playing with chopsticks (as commonly done in many Asian cultures). Instead of handling it kindly, Jassice pointed her finger to her lips and sternly signaled the child to be quiet, leaving the child confused and upset. When I asked why, she said they were making noise and might break the chopsticks. Things got worse. While I was still reading the menu, she suddenly snatched it from my hand without asking. When I asked why, she replied, “They will get sticky and oily because your food is here.” I explained I was not eating yet and still reading. Her tone and approach were unnecessarily rude. When the food finally arrived, it was completely tasteless. We were relieved we hadn’t ordered more. This was not just bad service – it was disrespectful, unprofessional, and unnecessarily rude. The entire experience left a bitter end to an otherwise great trip. 📌 My recommendation: Avoid this restaurant completely. If the owner is not aware of this, I suggest reviewing the CCTV footage for staff behavior. This is a genuine review, and I will attach the receipt as proof of visit. 👎 Worst food and worst customer service in Edinburgh.

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A good, straightforward local restaurant. Well presented, tasty food. Friendly, chatty staff. Not expensive so can be a regular place to visit. Fun, friendly staff. It can get a bit noisy when busy. Good value.

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All good at the ‘Beefbar’, except for the fact that my guest were not allowed through to the Beefbar as they were informed it was not open, yet we were sitting in the Beefbar waiting for them??? Also the music was too loud and the pianist’s jazz form was poor.

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10 of us went for for dinner between colleagues. The food was very average as well as the service and the room amazingly noisy. Definitely not worth the price.

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