Umi, Chapel St
5 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Umi for Japanese food, and several commenters refer to its Chapel Street branch. One commenter says the cooking is tasty in both fusion and more traditional styles, and another singles out the miso aubergine. Only one diner, who visited recently, describes the menu as having something for varied tastes. One commenter finds the place only okay and a bit pricey for what it gives.
Address
Umi Japanese, 12-14 Chapel St, Edinburgh EH8 9AY, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Miso aubergine
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/Rexel79 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026taste
Likes Umi for tasty Japanese cooking, both fusion and traditional.
- Recommendsu/MaterialChance1487 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Recommends the miso aubergine here.
- Recommendsu/Intelligent_Tiger518 in r/Edinburgh · May 2026variety
Visited recently and enjoyed it; says its Japanese menu caters to every palate.
- Recommendsu/some__random in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Recommends Umi for Japanese food.
- Mixedu/Leading_Study_876 in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026value
Says Umi is okay but feels overpriced for what it gives.
- Recommendsu/EquivalentOdd7239 in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2024
Lists it among personal favourites for Japanese food near the university.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.