text: One of the newest sushi and Japanese food restaurants in Edinburgh and bringing some sushieats to the slightly quieter Tollcross Bruntsfield area In fact this area of town that was previously mainly coffee and sandwich shops now boasts Tuk Tuk Indian food The Hanging Bat Americana pulled pork thai restaurants the Three Birds for seasonal local Scottish fare so it is nice to see some Japanese food make this corner of Edinburgh even more deliciousnnI preface all reviews of sushi restaurants by noting the difference between sushi in the UK and sushi in California Australia Japan itself Good sushi in the UK and Edinburgh can be very very good but it will never be the same quality and value for money as in the Cali Japan Here the UK you will pay ua for enough sushi to feed you for dinner and it is seen as a delicacy not the other way around where you pay and get as much sushi of the highest quality that you can eat with some beef on the side for good measures It is just how it goes herennSo with that in mind Harajuku Kitchen is good sushi that will satisfy your sushicravings in the Burgh although it is pretty pricey and can leave a wee hole in your pocket without feeling overly full as is often the way of sushi and value for moneynnThe sushi they do is lovely A nice range with some interesting things I have not seen before I went with some rainbow rolls and mackerel nigiri nicely presented on a big plate My dining partner had a piece of fish in sauce so there are option that are notraw and more cooked meals which might suit other palates toonnA nice wee restaurant nice wee sushi pieces would definitely come back and its a nice fresh addition to the neighbourhood