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Trendy restaurant with a Thai menu highlighting meat, seafood & plant-based curries, plus noodles.
Hours
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5a Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 225 6633
Website: http://www.nokskitchenonthecastle.co.uk/
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Reviews
Ms.Burani Amorwetsunti
Overall: 4/5
Chicken Satay: 2/5
I didn’t expect to pay £8.50 for only three pieces of chicken satay with some vegetables. I understand it’s a starter, but the menu didn’t mention the portion size. Getting just three skewers for £8.50 feels too expensive for me.
Sticky Rice: 4/5
The rice was soft, but a little too soft. Good sticky rice should be soft and sticky, but not so sticky that it clings to everything or sticks to your hands while eating.
Pad Thai: 4.5/5
The taste was good and quite authentic. The noodles weren’t soggy, and the flavour was strong and well balanced. I didn’t understand why mango was added on top—maybe as decoration, since this isn’t traditional in Thailand—but surprisingly, it worked well with the dish.
Som Tum (Papaya Salad): 4/5
The flavour was good, though slightly too sweet for my taste. I didn’t like the powder sprinkled on top because it was hard to mix and ended up being eaten as powder, which made me cough. However, the overall flavour was enjoyable, and the presentation was beautiful, served inside fresh vegetables. That said, the presentation also made it a bit difficult to eat.
… moreChicken Satay: 2/5
I didn’t expect to pay £8.50 for only three pieces of chicken satay with some vegetables. I understand it’s a starter, but the menu didn’t mention the portion size. Getting just three skewers for £8.50 feels too expensive for me.
Sticky Rice: 4/5
The rice was soft, but a little too soft. Good sticky rice should be soft and sticky, but not so sticky that it clings to everything or sticks to your hands while eating.
Pad Thai: 4.5/5
The taste was good and quite authentic. The noodles weren’t soggy, and the flavour was strong and well balanced. I didn’t understand why mango was added on top—maybe as decoration, since this isn’t traditional in Thailand—but surprisingly, it worked well with the dish.
Som Tum (Papaya Salad): 4/5
The flavour was good, though slightly too sweet for my taste. I didn’t like the powder sprinkled on top because it was hard to mix and ended up being eaten as powder, which made me cough. However, the overall flavour was enjoyable, and the presentation was beautiful, served inside fresh vegetables. That said, the presentation also made it a bit difficult to eat.
Scott Dixon
Nok’s Kitchen is a popular and well-established Thai restaurant just off the Royal Mile near the Castle, as the name suggests, and I love Thai food so I was looking forward to trying it mid-week with friends.
I skipped the starters, although I wish I hadn’t! Others ordered spring rolls, Thai fish cakes, papaya salad and sweetcorn cakes. The mini crispy spring rolls arrived in a basket with a sweet chilli dip and the Thai fish cakes and papaya salad were beautifully presented. Everyone agreed their dishes were fresh, delicious, vibrant and bursting with flavour.
The menu is extensive and you’re spoilt for choice, although I knew what I was going to have. I chose the king prawn pad thai (£15.95) and it didn’t disappoint. It comprised of four king prawns, stir fried rice noodles in a sweet tamarind sauce with spring onions, sweet turnip and bean sprouts sealed with a fried egg and served with ground peanuts and fresh mango and chilli flakes. It was delicious and surprisingly filling, so I had no room for dessert. The draft Singha lager is light, refreshing and perfectly compliments the food.
The diner next to me chose the banana fritter, which is described as a deep fried banana coated in coconut flakes with syrup and vanilla ice cream (£6.50). It looked tasty and definitely not one for the calorie conscious.
It’s not cheap. A pad thai, two pints of Singha (£6.25 a pint) and a 10% tip came to over £30. Edinburgh prices unfortunately, and whether it represents good value is questionable.
That said, I would return and recommend it to anyone who enjoys authentic Thai food, exemplary service and a warm welcome in nice setting.
… moreI skipped the starters, although I wish I hadn’t! Others ordered spring rolls, Thai fish cakes, papaya salad and sweetcorn cakes. The mini crispy spring rolls arrived in a basket with a sweet chilli dip and the Thai fish cakes and papaya salad were beautifully presented. Everyone agreed their dishes were fresh, delicious, vibrant and bursting with flavour.
The menu is extensive and you’re spoilt for choice, although I knew what I was going to have. I chose the king prawn pad thai (£15.95) and it didn’t disappoint. It comprised of four king prawns, stir fried rice noodles in a sweet tamarind sauce with spring onions, sweet turnip and bean sprouts sealed with a fried egg and served with ground peanuts and fresh mango and chilli flakes. It was delicious and surprisingly filling, so I had no room for dessert. The draft Singha lager is light, refreshing and perfectly compliments the food.
The diner next to me chose the banana fritter, which is described as a deep fried banana coated in coconut flakes with syrup and vanilla ice cream (£6.50). It looked tasty and definitely not one for the calorie conscious.
It’s not cheap. A pad thai, two pints of Singha (£6.25 a pint) and a 10% tip came to over £30. Edinburgh prices unfortunately, and whether it represents good value is questionable.
That said, I would return and recommend it to anyone who enjoys authentic Thai food, exemplary service and a warm welcome in nice setting.
Philippa Pham Hughes
Very good food in a really cute place! The penang curry was very good and even had a slight kick. The ginger shrimp was excellent. We had a sweet waiter. I am used to Thai restaurants offering chili peppers as condiments so was surprised when they were surprised when I asked for that.
… moreAmoura M
Overall, I would rate the food 3/5. The chicken in both the soup and the curry did not seem freshly cooked and was quite dry. The soup and curry dishes also lacked seasoning and depth of flavour. On a positive note, the food was served hot, which was appreciated.
We were also surprised that the curry dishes did not include rice and that it had to be ordered separately. Considering the price, I felt the overall experience did not offer the best value for money.
… moreWe were also surprised that the curry dishes did not include rice and that it had to be ordered separately. Considering the price, I felt the overall experience did not offer the best value for money.
Gautam Ghai
Convenient spot for a Thai meal just off Royal Mile. Good basic Thai fare – we enjoyed the food. Very limited vegetarian/vegan fare since they have shrimp paste in everything- which was a bit of a bummer for us. Also asking for £2 for a bit of sriracha was slightly outrageous. I do wish the hostess was slightly kinder.
… moreAyusha Logarajah (Sha)
authentic thai food right underneath the castle. they have massive, flavourful portions so you could share family style if you wish. would recommend!
… moreHira Honest
Really lovely place and great staff, very accommodating and kind! The food was so delicious but a bit more on the expensive side and the portions were rather small however the food came out very quick after ordering and the staff was very attentive so it’s worth the price! Very authentic thai food
… moreBolanle Ekundayo
Our visit to Nok’s kitchen wasn’t planned, we had just finished the Edinburgh castle tour and were looking for a place to eat when we spotted Nok’s and we had zero regrets. Our order arrived in less than 5 minutes!! Steaming hot, and the food was bursting in flavours. The cocktails were great too. I recommend 100% you can never go wrong with Thai food.
… moreRyan Brake
For some reason I had convinced myself I didn’t like Thai Food, so despite many people recommending this place I was reluctant to go.
Can’t believe what I’ve been missing out on all these years! Genuinely one of the tastiest meals I’ve had in a long time.
Everything was fresh, clearly made to order. Service was impeccable and the general vibe and atmosphere was nice.
Considering the location and quality of the food I think the price is reasonable. Maybe a bit on the expensive end. The portion sizes were perfect also.
Overall, I would say this is a must try restaurant in Edinburgh. Perfect for any occasion really.
… moreCan’t believe what I’ve been missing out on all these years! Genuinely one of the tastiest meals I’ve had in a long time.
Everything was fresh, clearly made to order. Service was impeccable and the general vibe and atmosphere was nice.
Considering the location and quality of the food I think the price is reasonable. Maybe a bit on the expensive end. The portion sizes were perfect also.
Overall, I would say this is a must try restaurant in Edinburgh. Perfect for any occasion really.
Brenda Miller
For our second evening in Edinburgh, we decided to try Thai. I did a lot of reading and Nok’s Kitchen on the Castle was highly recommended! We walked over to make reservations for later in the evening and everybody was so nice in the restaurant. We worked up an appetite and came back for our dinner reservations. The restaurant is visually stunning. Lots to choose from on the menu, so we tried a little bit of everything. The appetizer was phenomenal. And the presentation was gorgeous. I did a green curry with chicken and it did not disappoint. My partner chose a beef dish and he ate every bite.
We totally enjoyed our meal here.
… moreWe totally enjoyed our meal here.