Sometimes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by what to eat – especially in Edinburgh, where cuisines are plentiful. Not sure if you fancy Indian food? Junk food? Bao buns, noodles, fries, pizza, tacos or even dessert? We get it, we want it all, too – but we’re here to help by educating you on where to find the best street food in Edinburgh. The joy of street food is that there is always a variety of options, at affordable prices – meaning you don’t need to settle on just one foodie style. Satisfy all your cravings, and definitely don’t share after devouring this list of Edinburgh’s best street food spots.
Best spots for street food in Edinburgh
Mowgli
- Indian
- 20 Hanover Street, EH2 2QW
Located in the heart of the New Town, Mowgli is a gorgeous Indian restaurant that specialises in authentic street food-style dishes. This is one of the most popular restaurant groups across the whole country, owned by celebrity chef Nisha Katona.
This stunning space is decked out in greenery and fairy lights, with an indoor tree in the centre. It also features the signature, Instagram-worthy rope swing seats that these guys are famous for. As for the menu? Think street chat and meats like Himalayan cheese toast, treacle tamarind fries or roti wraps filled with charred tandoori chicken.
Edinburgh Street Food
- International
- Leith Street, Omni Centre, EH1 3AU
Come one, come all to Edinburgh’s hottest street food market – housing 10 permanent kitchens. Situated in the Omni Centre, Edinburgh Street Food features the creme de la creme of the city’s eateries, including Fat Patty's, Homies Pizza, Bundits, Harajuku and much more.
With a calendar of over 150 live events over the year, and the super snazzy, hip and bright venue open until 10pm each night (11pm in July and August) – you’ll be spoilt for choice. Enjoy eye-catching, colourful art and neon lights adorning the walls, courtesy of local illustrators, while suppin’ on local pints from Edinburgh’s favoured breweries as you peruse the seemingly endless menu. We only have one piece of advice: arrive hungry, because it’s pretty impressive. And dog friendly!
Bonnie & Wild
- International
- St James Quarter (Level 4), 415-417 St James Crescent, EH1 3AE
The ultimate Scottish marketplace and food hall, you an always find what you're looking for at Bonnie & Wild. The sleek spot can be found in St James Quarter, boasting a whole load of street food stands, kitchens and bars - with award-winning chefs working at many of their stalls.
There are all sorts of delicious eats to choose from here, ranging from sustainable sourdough pizzas to buttermilk fried chicken. Some of the best vendors include MasterChef winner Gary Maclean's seafood stall, The Breakfast Club and El Perro Negro - winners of the Best Burger in the UK award.
Junk
- International
- 58 South Clerk Street, EH8 9PS
Winners of the Scottish, British and European Street Food Awards back in 2022, let us present you with Junk: feel-good, comforting street food with a seriously tasty edge. Based in both Omni Centre’s Edinburgh Street Food market, and in Newington, Junk is a family-run endeavour – born out of lockdown, a love for food and indulgence.
Now, they’re champions, and the name on everyone’s lips when it comes to Edinburgh’s best street food. Reserve a coveted spot at its bar and restaurant for lunch or dinner, where we’d recommend going all out. Dig into dishes such as their noodle pot (made with sweetcorn ragu and maitake mushrooms), as well as the 'pizza' crunch (burrata, harissa, guindilla and olives), not to mention 'things on sticks' - which features delicious BBQ pork belly. What you gon’ do with all that junk?
