Karen’s Unicorn
About
Chinese
Price Range : Under $10 (£££)
Location
Adress: 8b Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6LB
Phone: +44 131 556 6333
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- volume_upNoise LevelQuiet
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- fastfoodCatersYes
Reviews
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Hu R.
Very good taste Chinese resturant
I recommend the fried noodle with soybean，felt as I was back at home -
Anita A.
It's been a few years since I've been to Karen's Unicorn but I'm pleased to report that it was still a 5 star experience for me. Best Chinese food I have eaten in Edinburgh.
This time round I had the 'War Tip' for starters, which is pan fried pork and vegetable dumplings. They were amazing, three little morsels of deliciousness accompanied by a vinegar dip. For main course I chose battered monk fish in ginger and spring onion sauce. When the food arrived, I thought the portion looked a bit on the small side but it was actually just perfect - not too much food (like often happens especially in Chinese restaurants) and not too little food. Everything was delicious.
There were plenty of staff hanging around and they were very attentive.
Expensive but good! -
Joelle F.
Karen's Unicorn is expensive, but the service was great and the food was excellent. The staff were very friendly and always there to help. A nice place for a fancy dinner.
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Rayan D.
Reviewing a Chinese Restaurant is normally a bit same ol' same ol' - especially when it comes to many different dishes that are on offer and you are left wondering how they can cook all that with the same quality or without tasting similar - however Karen's Unicorn changed that notion for me.
Their menu is not extensive but has enough variety to warrant an extra few minutes to choose. There are 4 Set meal options available. And the a la carte has some nice twists on the usual Chinese Regional dishes.
I started with the hot & sour soup - very clearly home made and with good taste and fillings - in my opinion could have been hotter. My main course was a Beef Udon (I normally associate this with Japanese food but as a North China dish it was very well made, tasty and not too sweet - however it did lack a bit on chili - which they very kindly provided on the side. My wife and my friend went for the shredded Peking Duck pancakes between them and it was expertly shredded at the table by our waitress.
I normally don't do dessert, but I didn't want this visit to be over so I ordered the fried banana in batter.. yum yum! finished with a coffee and brandy.
The place has managed one thing - I actually managed a conversation without having to comment on, service, draft or meal mishaps. All was done with a sense grace and minimalist invisible perfection.
Recommended -
James K.
This was a terrific find. Our concierge recommended this to us and it was a great call. After a little too much heavy English/Scottish food we were ready for something else. This was one of the best Chinese meals I have had in a very long time. Highly recommend the Szechuan Chicken. That was excellent. A real highlight of our trip from a food perspective.