Dusit — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

The atmosphere is calm and welcoming. The staff are incredibly hospitable and friendly, warm smiles all round.

Dusit specialise in Contemporary Thai food which is a delightful fusion of traditional flavours and innovative culinary techniques. Drawing from a rich tapestry of herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients, their contemporary menu embodies a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours.

Their dishes are vibrant with captivating aromas, showcasing a diverse range of textures and bold combinations and the presentation is visually stunning.

The menu starts off with Thai Salads and Appetisers then onto Curries, Wok fried dishes, Chef Recommendations and the Dusit Banquet Menu (very helpful when you have no idea what to choose or you want to eat everything on the menu!)

There was six of us out for dinner. Here are a list of some of the dishes that we ordered.

Kanom Jeep – Secret Love. This is most well known as Chinese dumpling. Wonton parcels filled with ground pork and prawns £7.95

Song Pi Nong – Two Brothers. King Prawns two styles – first, Japanese style crispy tempura prawns and second, prawns seasoned with coriander and individually wrapped in filo parcels £8.50

Popia Ped. Marinated duck spring rolls served with hoisin sauce £8.50

My order was the Satay Gai – Made Up Hen. Chicken breast marinated with Asian spices, skewered on bamboo sticks and cooked slowly over the charcoals. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish £7.95.

I enjoyed this dish was it was underwhelming. I had hoped for more chargrilled flavour from the chicken as its cooked over charcoals and the satay sauce really lacked peanut flavour. However, the chicken was succulent and soft and there was a good amount of satay sauce provided.

Again a variety of predominantly curries where ordered and we all had a wee taste from everyones dishes. All dishes are served sharing style.

Gaeng Keow Wan – the famous Thai green curry. Chicken, Beef, Duck or Prawns available from £14.50.

Dusit Curry. Succulent marinated 8oz sirloin steak, chargrilled and served in a magical red curry sauce £18.50

Gaeng Massaman. This is a rich, relatively mild Thai–Muslim curry with nuts. Lamb Shank or Chicken £14.50

I went for the Massaman Curry. Whilst it was a good curry, it really lacked a nice spicy hit for me. I am not of fan of full on spice heat but I expected this to have layers of subtle heat slowly building in your mouth. I felt it was quite one dimensional and overall lacked the dynamic bold flavours of Thai cuisine.

Coconut rice, plain rice and rotis were all shared across the table.

Most dishes on the menu come with a wee chilli rating. I went for one chilli, so perhaps my next visit needs to be a two chilli order, for me to get that Thai flavour hit I want. Overall, Dusit is a great Thai restaurant. Everyone on my table thoroughly enjoyed their meals as did I. The dishes are well executed and presented and you can see the passion and expertise...

Authentic Thai Flavors in the Heart of Edinburgh.

If you’re craving authentic Thai cuisine, this hidden gem in Edinburgh is a must-visit. Owned and run by a Thai with an all-Thai staff, this restaurant delivers a truly genuine taste of Thailand, verified by Thai locals themselves.

The stir-fried Thai basil with minced chicken is bursting with bold flavors, combining fragrant basil, spicy chilies, and savory minced chicken, perfectly balanced with a hint of herbal and spicy. The tom yum shrimp is equally impressive hot, sour, and aromatic, with fresh herbs and plump shrimp in a rich flavourful broth.

For meat lovers, the grilled beef with spicy Thai-style sauce is a standout. The beef is tender and smoky, complemented by a tangy, spicy dipping sauce that enhances every bite. The vegetable spring rolls are crispy and light, served with a sweet chili sauce that adds just the right amount of sweetness.

To finish, the deep-fried banana with coconut and sesame, served with honey and vanilla ice cream, is the perfect ending. The crunchy banana pairs beautifully with the creamy ice cream, making for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

This restaurant is a true taste of Thailand in Edinburgh, offering authentic dishes, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable dining experience. Highly...

Just returned from a little place called Dusit. It is a small charming little place in an Edinburgh back alley. My family and I are a little sick of usual pub grub and went there for a change, and it a change it was.

The place is obviously very busy. We needed to wait a little to get seated but the staff were very friendly whilst we waited. It didn't take long to get us seated, comfortable and have our order in. These folks were efficient. Our water was constantly topped up, made sure everything was fine and a lass even went out her way to make sure my daughter was okay with the food. Really good considering how busy they were.

The food itself was simple, but in the good way. I'm not a fan of restaurants over doing the presentation. I'm going to eat it, not look at it. This food was presented nicely, wasn't pretentious and made me want to dive in immediately. The smell was absolutely mouth watering. It also tasted just as good as it looked. The sauce had immense flavour, just enough heat and just the right portion size.

You could argue that it was a little pricey. But I have no problem giving a little extra to such a nice efficient little place. We really enjoyed ourselves and I won't need any encouragement to return on my next trip...