Hanam's

The Kurds live in between Iran, Iraq and Turkey – so think sprawling platters of kebabs, meze and saffron rice.

The aromas wafting from Edinburgh's favourite Kurdish joint will have you salivating a mile off – which makes it all the more disappointing when you’re served tiny portions of slightly overpriced food which is, by and large, bland. It’s a shame since Hanam’s has a great atmosphere with traditional music, décor and costumes.
 
Whilst the food really doesn’t make the cut, there’s nothing quite as spectacular as sitting out on the (heated) terrace in the early evening and puffing on a shisha pipe. They even provide blankets – it is Edinburgh after all!