A first of its kind for the city, Nishiki, a Japanese-fusion Izakaya is due to open in August, by the team behind Yamato, one of Edinburgh’s leading Japanese restaurants.
The 40 cover restaurant opening in the west end of Edinburgh will be one of Scotland’s first sake-dedicated bars. The drinks menu will be built around the famous Japanese beverage, with food inspired by izakaya-style dining, Japan’s answer to a gastropub. Nishiki will offer an all day dining menu and serve breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea and dinner with a focus on sharing plates and authentic Japanese flavours.
The breakfast menu will feature traditional breakfast dishes, alongside Japanese fusion dishes like Japanese style French toast. There will be a drinks menu centred around premium Japanese teas and a curated matcha selection, all made using ceremonial-grade matcha powder. After breakfast, the menu will transition to a variety of izakaya-style small plates, including freshly hand-rolled sushi and a selection of grilled dishes. The bar will feature a carefully curated list of sakes, Shochu-based cocktails, and Japanese whiskies. In addition, Nishiki will serve its own signature IPA. The restaurant space is thoughtfully designed in a Japandi style, blending minimalist Japanese tradition with modern Scandinavian simplicity. Natural materials like wood are paired with modern elements, such as steel lighting, alongside traditional features like Japanese washi paper. Whether enjoying a quiet moment at the counter or sharing a meal at the long communicable table with friends and family, Nishiki offers a calm, welcoming environment where Japense-inspired design meets modern comfort, from morning to night.
Max Wang, Chef Owner at Yamato:
“With Nishiki, we wanted to create something new for the city. We’ve visited lots of Izakayas during our trips to Japan and really wanted to bring the concept to Edinburgh. We have designed the space to be welcoming for everyone. A bright, communal environment where people can come together to enjoy fantastic food and drinks.”
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151-155 Morrison Street, EH3 8AG, Edinburgh
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