Since its launch in 2018, Lucky Yu on Broughton Street has been bringing its own brand of ‘irreverent’ Asian fusion small plates to Edinburgh’s culinary scene.
But what started out as a hole-in-the-wall canteen has blossomed into something of an ‘institution’, a status now cemented by Lucky Yu’s listing in the prestigious Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland.
Lucky Yu is owned and operated by The Òir Group, an independent, Edinburgh-based hospitality firm that also operates Uncle Tiger on Bristo Place; The Captain Darling in Stockbridge; and Bodega on Leith Walk.
Commenting on Lucky Yu’s Michelin Guide listing, Òir Group owner and director John Howard said: “After more than a decade running and developing restaurants, this is really significant milestone for The Òir Group and for Lucky Yu.
“Earning our place in the Michelin Guide is a huge achievement and testament to the hard work and commitment of the entire Lucky Yu team. Over the last few years, the kitchen and menu development has been led by head chef Hearty Derlet with support from Filip Bobrowski.
“We’d also like to thank all our customers and suppliers for their continued support over the last six years.”
Lucky Yu’s menu offers speciality gyoza, bao buns and a wide range of Asian inspired small plates. Speciality dishes include grilled sake and soy-cured monkfish tail with sambal salad pickled mooli; alongside restaurant favourites such as roasted aubergines with a miso and sesame glaze; and barbecued pork with a house dandan sauce.
Those with a sweet tooth can enjoy white chocolate blondie with miso cream and blood orange; wild rice and coconut pudding with mango, puffed rice and berries; as well as apple-pie gyoza.
An Asian-inspired cocktail menu is also available.
