Jimmy's Express

Had a great meal at Jimmy’s Express in Edinburgh. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the dining experience even better. If you’re visiting Edinburgh and craving some authentic Chinese food, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. Great food, great service, and good value for money!

We had an outstanding experience from start to finish. The service was genuinely excellent—friendly, attentive, and perfectly timed without ever feeling intrusive. The food was just as impressive: beautifully presented, full of flavour, and clearly made with care. A place that gets both service and food this right is rare, and we’ll definitely be returning next time when we visit Edinburgh again.

I don’t like to leave bad review unless it is really bad. I have to say that the food is very average here. The roast duck didn’t come with crispy skin （more like a soy sauce duck) and the rice came with too much sweet soy sauce. What made me write this review is because of the rudeness of a Cantonese speaking staff. He only greeted and talked with my partner. Welcome sir! what do you want to eat sir? What do you want to drink sir? Goodbye sir! This is totally unacceptable. I am wondering if I was transparent?

This may be the worst venue I've ever had. The food is mediocre, the service is extremely poor, and the price is ridiculously expensive. We originally wanted to have a dinner on December 25th, and we had already booked a seat the day before Christmas. The dishes are not good and the portion was very small. We just finished eating and wanted to sit for a while, but the staff impatiently asked us to leave. After we paid the bill, we found that four potions of rice actually cost 14 pounds. The service fee is also 15%. A meal actually costs 30 pounds per person.

The food was made really well! The portions were also great. A typical concern I have with aisian cuisine restaurants in a western country ist that (in my experience) often the meat isn't prepared correctly, but this was not the case here. Great service! I would personally recommend the Group menu they have. That way you can share and try different dishes. My family and me ate here as tourists, but if we ever come back to Edinburgh we will definitely be eating here again!

Jimmy Express serves comforting Hong Kong–Cantonese dishes in a moderate‑sized space that works well for small groups or anyone craving Asian food. Located near the Old Town, it’s an easy, reliable stop when you want something warm, familiar, and flavourful during your Edinburgh walk.

Fantastic experience, staff were very polite and attentive, food was ready after what felt like a single minute. I ordered the Beef Brisket and Potato, the beef was actually softer than the roasted potatoes! The quality of the food was wonderful and the portion size right on point. They even gave customers a mandarin to have after their meal! Worth every penny and thanks to the very formal but kind fellow who noticed the little Gundam on my bag!

I’ve traveled around this city and was craving some soup. I started with a few appetizers and would absolutely recommend this place! The food was amazing and delicious. The staff were friendly and always smiling, and even the manager was very polite. If you’re craving some good soup and delicious chicken, definitely check this place out, guys!

Excellent service and taste. If you are looking for an alternative from Scotch food, this authentic oriental restaurant is just the best fit for you. Jimmy Jr. is super welcoming and friendly, greeting every guest and looking after needs from every table, making you feel like visiting an old friend here. The beef&potato, Golden Pork plus rice and Mapo Tofu we had were absolutely delicious. I wish I didn’t have the lunch so that I could order more dishes here!

I highly recommend the place. The food was great. Also, a clean place, a clean toilet and very efficient staff. I have never tried a steamed fish before, but how happy I was with my choice of having the steamed Sea bass with ginger, spring onion, and boiled rice with it. How delicious! I ate it all- no lunch so 1 meal for the day! The staff were so attentive, and you are given a fruit at the end as well. I come from Denmark, so I have not been happy about the automatic addition of a tip in Edinburgh's restaurants- we do not have this American type culture. But the staff for this restaurant deserved it. I hope they keep up the good work!!