Mirin, Leith
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Mirin on Leith Walk for its flavours and fusion cooking, with one repeat diner particularly praising the cocktails. Another commenter picks the chicken sambal. The main reservations concern space and pacing: one diner felt rushed in a cramped room, and another would not choose it for a milestone birthday. A separate diner prefers Saan on Easter Road slightly more.
Address
MIRIN, 9 Albert Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5HN, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Crispy chicken sambal
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
Praises Mirin's food on Leith Walk and hopes to return.
- Recommendsu/TheKittysMaster in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026taste
Praises Mirin's flavours as amazing and notes it is on Leith Walk.
- Caveatu/Potato_WI in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026service
Would not choose Mirin's atmosphere for a milestone birthday and reports feeling rushed to leave.
- Recommendsu/WorryVisual5123 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2024taste
Reports an enjoyable solo meal with excellent food and reasonable cost.
- Recommendsu/BarryBadrinath82 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026taste
Recommends Mirin for top-tier, daring fusion cooking.
- Recommendsu/138sammet in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026taste
Has been twice and found the food rivals starred restaurants; cocktails excellent; calls it more Scottish than Japanese.
- Recommendsu/alexajones97 in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Lists it among their recommended Edinburgh places.
- Recommendsu/Wooden_Worry_9816 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026
Says most dishes at Mirin are good.
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- Recommendsu/yellowlemonpeye in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Lists Mirin among places praised as great recommendations when asked about the restaurant scene.
- Recommendsu/Raychillichill_ in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Names it a favourite small-plates spot now in the mid-range.
- Recommendsu/CastleCat16 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025
Thinks Mirin should have made the list, since it's missing.
- Mixedu/PotentialCourt8531 in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026service
Agrees it's more of a quick-turn spot than a linger-over-dinner place, but notes dishes arrive as soon as ready.
- Mixedu/ultrafud in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2026service
Food praised as good, but cramped room and rushed pacing left them feeling hurried in a short visit.
- Recommendsu/lovetakelovemake26 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Fondly recalls dumplings with comte and cauliflower in laksa broth, no longer served, and thinks of them often.
- Mixedu/Total_Aerie_3778 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026
Recently ate at Saan and found its flavours excellent, preferring it slightly to Mirin.
- Recommendsu/Possible_Fortune_291 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025
Names Mirin with enthusiasm, as a pick worth including.
- Recommendsu/Bluered2012 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025taste
Agrees Mirin is excellent and calls its chicken sambal dish incredible.
- Recommendsu/BugRepresentative188 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024
Agrees Mirin is the former Gulp and calls it top-notch.
- Recommendsu/Ambitious-Antelope in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026
Suggests Mirin with no further detail given.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.