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10 Gillespie Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HS T:  0131 2858182  |  E:  reservations@harajukukitchen.co.uk  |  W:  www.harajukukitchen.co.uk

 

ABOUT US

Harajuku Kitchen started life as a Japanese street food stall in Edinburgh, and is now a renowned and award-winning restaurant lead by very skilled and passionate chefs, serving authentic Japanese Cuisine.

Japanese entrepreneur and chef Kaori Simpson was born in Hong Kong into an expat Japanese family of merchants – her father was an international tuna trader and Her Samurai maternal great grandfather started his own business in Fukuoka, when the Samurai was modernised in the Meiji era by the Emperor; he opted to receive the estate and transformed it into a traditional fine dining Japanese restaurant. Kaori grew up helping in her mum’s restaurants, learning the family recipes and eventually cooking in the kitchen, so it was almost inevitable that she would one day bring those Japanese flavours back into her life.

The authenticity of restaurant has been proven. As official caterer for the Consulate General of Japan, Scottish Japan society, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Scotland, and recently the Scottish Rugby Union, showing that truly authentic Japanese cooking is in demand in Scotland, not just a fusion confusion Asian food.

Harajuku Kitchen started with gyoza dumplings and udon noodle stir fries in prestigious Stockbirdge Market and then as Edinburgh’s first authentic Japanese restaurant, Harajuku Kitchen, was opened in 2013. The menu features a wide range of classic Japanese dishes including sushi, katsu curries, noodle dishes and regional specialities inspired by Executive Chef Kaori’s annual trips to Japan as well as the family recipes that have been passed down the generations to her.

Since 2018 Harajuku Kitchen has been awarded an AA Rosette and also won Awards from The Scottish Food and Drinks Awards, The Scotsman Food Awards, Golden Chopsticks Best Sushi Restaurant and many more.

Harajuku Kitchen is now a part of Edinburgh’s foodies and local community that serves food that make everyone feel wholesome and happy when they taste a bite of “Japan” in Scotland.

 

 

OUTSIDE CATERING, FESTIVALS & PRE ORDER FOR EVENTS Family gathering, Office lunch, Parties, Festivals, Weddings, Celebrations! To arrange your Event Catering or Pre-order USE THE CONTACT FORM or give us a call to discuss your plans.

PRE ORDER FOR SMALLER EVENTS

Get in touch to arrange a Takeaway Preorder for your next event! A selection of delicious Sushi Platters and more – view the full menu. We encourage pre-orders – especially for larger orders. Minimum 24hrs notice preferred.

CATERING FOR LARGER EVENTS

Sushi Platters

Great for all occasions!

At home, the office or celebrating an event

Gyoza & Noodles

If you’ve seen us at the Markets you’ll be familiar with our Streetfood style options, great for more casual style service.

Larger group buffet

Choose your favourites from our authentic Japanese dishes – or have some of everything!

We are currently updating our menu options and packages for larger event catering, but we can design the offering to suit based on:

• Cooking facilities available within venue
• Preparation area available but our own equipment required
• Gazebo and outdoor kitchen required from us 

A travel fee may also be applied based on the distance from Central Edinburgh.

Set up and staffing fees will apply based on equipment required and service times.

STREET FOOD

We love to bring our Noodles and Gyoza to Markets and Festivals across Scotland, including Meadows Festival, Hidden Door Festival, Archerfield, Fyne Fest to name but a few.

Keep an eye on our next pop up events or get in touch: @streetfoodbyharajuku

 

We also have a shop in the popular Edinburgh Street Food in OMNI. Tokyo flavours. Edinburgh favourite. Harajuku began as a small street food stall in central Edinburgh, founded by Japanese chef and entrepreneur Kaori and her husband Keith. Today, it has grown into a multi-award-winning restaurant and a firm favourite in the city’s food scene, celebrated for bringing authentic, modern Japanese cooking to Scotland. Kaori’s roots run deep: her Samurai great-grandfather owned a renowned fine-dining restaurant in Fukuoka, and three generations of family recipes inspire Harajuku’s menu today. With a skilled team who share her passion, Harajuku serve the vibrant flavours of Tokyo at ESF, including their cult-favourite Sushi Burritos and comforting Hot Rice Bowls (Donburi).