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At Jimmy's Express, located at 45 South Bridge, Edinburgh, diners are treated to authentic and delicious Cantonese cuisine. Customer reviews resonate with a shared appreciation for the restaurant's generous portions and speedy service, making it a preferred choice for those in search of comfort food after a long day of travel.
The culinary highlights, such as honey roasted pork and steamed chicken, showcase an attention to authentic flavors, which patrons find impressive. Tingyen Chen shares a delightful experience indulging in well-portioned dishes perfect for sharing, topped off with a refreshing complimentary dessert and oranges. Meanwhile, Rasha Al-Khafaji praises the cleanliness and the standout steamed sea bass, calling it an extraordinary priority for taste.
Friendly staff enhance the dining experience, ensuring prompt service—an aspect echoed by mamacelho mamacelho and Ivan Loo T T, who enjoyed quick yet attentive service. Each visit seems to invite a faithful return, reflecting the restaurant’s ability to delight and satisfy. Jimmy's Express is not just a place to eat; it’s a haven for anyone seeking vibrant and true Cantonese flavors in the heart of Scotland.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Reviews for Jimmy's Express
Review highlights
Based on 576 reviewsJimmy's Express in Edinburgh consistently receives praise for its authentic Cantonese cuisine, characterized by generous portions ideal for sharing. Reviewers frequently highlight the flavorful dishes and speedy service, which contribute to a satisfying dining experience. The restaurant is noted for its welcoming and attentive staff, who often provide helpful recommendations and friendly interactions that enhance the overall atmosphere. Guests also appreciate the cleanliness of the establishment and the thoughtful complimentary touches, such as fresh fruit or desserts, that conclude meals on a positive note. The combination of quality food, efficient service, and a comfortable environment makes Jimmy's Express a favored choice for both locals and visitors seeking genuine Chinese comfort food.
Great Cantonese comfort food when you've been traveling for a while. The dishes we tried were not only delicious with portions that were generous, making them perfect for sharing with family or friends. Additionally, we were pleasantly surprised by a delightful complimentary dessert that perfectly rounded off our meal, along with some fresh oranges (forgot to take pic) that added a refreshing touch.
All the meals are so tasty & yummy.. worth to try! This is the best place to eat when you are hungry because the foods are coming so fast to your table. Came here 2 times in a row! Never bored with their food Maybe next time I will take a picture.
I was shown in with a very polite waiter ready to serve. Gave recommendations and was delighted to find the honey roasted pork, steamed chicken, mixed vegetables with white rice are authentic and good Chinese food. Kevin paused to even chat. The food came together and quickly from the kind waitresses. They even gave us sago yam and a sweet orange as dessert. Do drop in and you will not be disappointed.
Amazing Chinese food, great service. Absolutely one of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve ever been to in Scotland! Definitely recommend.
I highly recommend the place. The food was great. Also, a clean place, a clean toilet and very efficient staff. I have never tried a steamed fish before, but how happy I was with my choice of having the steamed Sea bass with ginger, spring onion, and boiled rice with it. How delicious! I ate it all- no lunch so 1 meal for the day! The staff were so attentive, and you are given a fruit at the end as well. I come from Denmark, so I have not been happy about the automatic addition of a tip in Edinburgh's restaurants- we do not have this American type culture. But the staff for this restaurant deserved it. I hope they keep up the good work!!
We’ve been traveling in UK for 2 weeks We found the best Chinese foods in Edinburgh Foods so fresh like roasted duck, BBQ pork, steamed chicken with garlic sauce, steamed fish and stir fried vegetables. 5 stars to service take work as a team work. All customers in restaurants so happy to eat at Jimmy Express.
Absolutely loved it! We had a birthday dinner for our Mum here tonight after reading great reviews. If I could give 6 stars out of 5 I would. Incredible authentic food, fabulous service- they really go out of their way. Fun atmosphere - highly recommended!
I saw the reviews and I couldn’t help but walk all the way there from the other side of the city centre to try! Upon entering the place was very clean, tidy and the music was the perfect volume. The aesthetic is also very modern and fancy for a casual dine in. The boss there seems very passionate about running the place right and he’s got the perfect team behind him. I ordered the beef brisket, chicken noodles and HK sweet and sour chicken. Every single thing I ordered was so delicious and the beef brisket was no joke! It’s the most amazing beef brisket I’ve ever had. Customer service was excellent and staff served promptly! I’m very glad I visited this place, it’s my first time in Edinburgh and I hope to come back again! Thank you
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Opening hours
- Monday 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday (Today) 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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