Nishiki, a 40-cover restaurant soon to open in the west end of Edinburgh, will be one of Scotland’s first sake-dedicated venues.
Nishiki’s drinks menu will be built around the Japanese beverage, while its overall offer will be modelled on Izakaya-style dining – Japan’s equivalent of a gastropub.
Nishiki, which is due to open in August on the capital’s Morrison St, is the latest venture from the team behind Yamato, the already well-established Japanese restaurant in Tollcross.
It 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’.
Chef Owner at Yamato, Max Wan, said: “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.”
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 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 curated list of sakes, Shochu-based cocktails, and Japanese whiskies.
In addition, Nishiki will serve its own signature IPA.
The restaurant space has been 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.
The intention is for Nishiki to offer a calm, welcoming environment where Japanese-inspired design meets modern comfort, from morning to night.
