Jimmy's Express

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!

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!

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.

4 times in 4 days – that says it all 😍 Everything I tried was super tasty: steamed seabass, honey char siu, beef brisket, braised pork belly... Big portions and full of flavor! Staff (and the owner!) are super friendly and helpful. If you're craving Asian food in Edinburgh – don’t miss this spot!

While visiting Edinburgh, we were craving something spicy and flavorful – that’s when we discovered Jimmy’s Express, and it turned out to be a fantastic find! We tried the spicy grilled fish in hot pot (Chongqing style) – absolutely packed with heat and flavor, just the way we like it. We also ordered pork fried rice, which was perfectly cooked and so satisfying. For drinks, we had a refreshing Gin & Tonic and an iced milk tea, both were great complements to the meal. What really made the experience stand out was the super friendly staff. One gentleman—possibly the manager or owner—was going around giving out free mandarins to every table, which was such a warm and thoughtful touch. The waitress who served us was incredibly kind and gave us great food and drink recommendations. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, and the location is perfect – right in the heart of the city centre. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic, spicy food and a welcoming vibe in Edinburgh! 🤩🥰🥰

I can only really give the whole experience five stars based on how everything occurred: We'd just so happened to stop outside the restaurant, on the way to getting salt and pepper chips at another restaurant, but then as we stopped, I immediately saw salt and pepper chips on the menu outside of Jimmy's Express. Within a heartbeat, a server came out, asked us how we are and I mentioned what food I was looking for, and he quite humoruously said, "well, you cannot eat outside, come on in". He took our orders quickly and the food was with us within moments. We were also given complimentary oranges.

I’ve been here so many times. The food is super authentic and service never disappoints. The owner is lovely and always greets with you with a big smile.

Incredible food, lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Can't believe I hadn't discovered this place sooner. Will definitely be coming back

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!

I was shown in with a very polite waiter ready to serve. Gave recommendations and was delighted to find the honey roasted pork, steamed chicken, mixed vegetables with white rice are authentic and good Chinese food. Kevin paused to even chat. The food came together and quickly from the kind waitresses. They even gave us sago yam and a sweet orange as dessert. Do drop in and you will not be disappointed. 🤩😍👍