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Star Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin opened this new restaurant on the Bruntsfield site formerly occupied by his bistro Southside Scran, which closed down in 2020 after barely a year’s operation – a victim of both flooding and the pandemic.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Tom Kitchin’s “fantastic” follow-up to his short-lived bistro Southside Scran, which shut in 2020 post-flood and pandemic; this “informal” yearling turns out relaxed Scottish dining, combining “great food and great service from a well-managed team”. Kitchin’s empire currently includes The Bonnie Badger in Gullane, East Lothian; Stockbridge pub The Scran & Scallie; and his acclaimed Edinburgh flagship, The Kitchin.

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Tom Kitchen created this new gastropub to replace his bistro Southside Scran, which closed down in 2020 after barely a year’s operation: a victim of both flooding and the pandemic. It opened in August 2022, too late for our annual diners’ poll – reports please!

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14-17 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN

Kora Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Kora Restaurant in EH10, Edinburgh by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Kora restaurant.
Gary L
Surprisingly good value for inventive dishe...
Reviewed 6 months, 8 days ago

"Surprisingly good value for inventive dishes and good service. Impressive."

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Mike W
A wonderful Korean fried chicken dish, foll...
Reviewed 8 months, 7 days ago

"A wonderful Korean fried chicken dish, followed by a great broccoli dish and chocolate doughnuts. Loved it am- another triumph from Tom Kitchin "

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Phil B
A wonderful experience, worth far in excess...
Reviewed 11 months, 18 days ago

"A wonderful experience, worth far in excess of what we paid. We will be back."

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14-17 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN
Opening hours
Monday5:30 pm‑8:45 pm
Tuesday5:30 pm‑8:45 pm
Wednesday5:30 pm‑8:45 pm
Thursday5:30 pm‑8:45 pm
Friday12 pm‑9 pm
Saturday12 pm‑9 pm
Sunday12 pm‑8:45 pm

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