Lucky Yu, Broughton St
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lucky Yu's comments praise the drinks, including its cocktails, and one diner recommends the umaminaise potatoes. Experiences of the food are less consistent: one commenter finds it hit-or-miss despite enjoying the drinks, while another was disappointed. A further commenter questions its value relative to Mirin.
Address
Lucky Yu, 53-55 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RJ, United Kingdom
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/susanboylesvajazzle in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024taste
Says the Broughton Street spot has strong food and cocktails that are very impressive.
- Recommendsu/dleoghan in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Lists it among their recent recommendations.
- Recommendsu/polardice_ in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024
Suggests it as an option for a large group, alongside Baba.
- Caveatu/Jaraxo in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024
Was thoroughly disappointed by Lucky Yu.
- Recommendsu/SoberWill in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Lists it among their personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/RPatzOriginal in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Recommends the umaminaise potatoes here.
- Mixedu/Flo_Melvis in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024taste
Drinks were great at Lucky Yu, but food was hit-and-miss and didn't blow them away.
- Mixedu/GreedyManufacturer34 in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026value
Questions choosing Lucky Yu over an alternative of similar value.
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- Recommendsu/Spirited-Beautiful30 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024
Agrees with the suggestion and rates this option highly.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.