Dusit Restaurant

Dusit is a Thai restaurant a notch or two above the norm. Situated on quirky Thistle St, it rubs shoulders with champagne bars and designer boutiques. It simply doesn't do disappointing dishes but you'll be most mesmerised if you order anything with scallops, king prawns or monkfish. For meat lovers, some dishes can be ordered with venison, providing a Scottish twist to classic Thai recipes.

• 49a Thistle Street, 0131-220 6846, dusit.co.uk. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm, Sun noon-11pm, average main £15

Sushiya Restaurant

This small restaurant has been satisfying sushi cravings for as long as I can remember but as its popularity has risen so has the competition for seats. Through the huge front window you'll see diners perched on stools; food competing for space on cramped tables and a sushi chef working his magic at the rear. No wonder Sushiya has a buzz similar restaurants lack. Enjoy a selection of the excellent salmon and tuna sushi, then follow with the delicious soup-based udon (noodles).

• 19 Dalry Road, 0131-313 3222, sushiya.co/. Tues-Sun noon-10.30pm, sushi and noodles £15