An Asian restaurant that changes not just its menu but its cuisine every six weeks launches in Edinburgh later this month – with street food from Hong Kong its first culinary inspiration.
Uncle Tiger, in Bristol Place on the edge of the Old Town, is the fourth venue from the Òir Group, who also run The Captain Darling in Stockbridge, Lucky Yu on Broughton Street and Bodega on Leith Walk.
The kitchen is led by chef Cameron Laidlaw (left in picture), best known for his former street-food venture, Junk. He says: “From Hong Kong to Japan and Singapore, expect punchy dishes that bring out the best in every ingredient, with a real focus on flavour and texture — sweet, salty, sour, soft and crunchy.
“We really believe food is about bringing people together, so the menus are designed for sharing, alongside inventive cocktails and a soundtrack that keeps the energy up.”
Òir Group founder John Howard (right in picture) adds: “When we saw the site, we knew that we needed to look at a different format to what we have done elsewhere, and treating it more like an event space gives us enormous creative flexibility. It allows us to keep things fresh and exciting, giving guests a reason to return for something new every time.”
Uncle Tiger will open in the evenings from Wednesday to Saturday, while a bao bun station will operate from the front window seven days a week, from 11am until late. Customers will be able to watch bao being made by hand and steamed, for eat-in or takeaway.
