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Edinburgh - Dairy free Food Reviews


Had a Birthday day out in Edinburgh Today, Its one of my favourite places to go.  For me Edinburgh is one of those city's that has a soul,  It's vibrant and alive and has something for everybody. 

Best of all it has a lot of Vegetarian Restaurants.  Usually when I go out to eat I end up eating what a chain restaurant considers Vegetarian food.  They seem to think you can not have a decent vegetarian meal with out cheese!!!!  Being  Lactose intolerant it drives me a little barmy sometimes....

Curious Tea Rooms  13 Fredrick Street, Edinburgh.  Just off Princes Street

First stop of the day was too the Curious Tea rooms. Styled on an old fashion tea shop and inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It comes complete with a chair and table on the ceiling. 

They specialise in Loose leaf tea and have a whole tea menu to peruse.   I had some loose leaf Mint chocolate Rooibos  A unique tea that starts with a taste of chocolate, then finishes with a hint of chocolate.  It wouldn't be to every ones tastes, however I loved it.

I wasn't expecting to find something to eat, however I was lucky there Chocolate & Raspberry Brownie is Gluten and Dairy free. Gorgeous chocolate with bursts of freeze dried raspberries. 

 I always make a point of thanking the staff when I find something to eat. Its only with feedback, that eating establishments are going to keep going out of their way to ensure they have free from items on the menu. 



Bonsai Bar Bistro - 14 Broughton Street, Edinburgh

I'm not vegan, I just love eating a lot of vegan food.  I found vegan foods sites really inspiring since becoming lactose intolerant and giving up meat.  I can still eat sea food, especially love raw fish. 

Iv been trying to get my mum to try a sushi restaurant for a while, my birthday seemed like the perfect excuse.  Oriental food is brilliant for those of us that are lactose intolerant , unlike the west there food isn't focused on dairy. 

The restaurant has a lovely laid back feel to it.  The hostess was really nice in explaining how and what to order and recommended items on the menu to fit our individual tastes. 

I had -  Gaijin Zushi-  Dragon, filled with Tempura prawn, avocado, Cucumber and mayo.

Agemono - chicken katsu with curry sauce and the salmon temaki zushi.  We shared Sides of Daikon salad, Yakisobo fried noodles.

Was it totally authentic - No.  Was it really tasty - Yes. 



My advise for visiting Edinburgh is to get off Princes street and the royal mile.  Take a walk up one of the side streets off princes street and you will find some lovely shops and places to eat. 

 Rose street has some great pubs, I remember many a pub crawl when I could still drink alcohol.  (Unfortunately due to my IBS alcohol is also a trigger)

George street is a lot quieter and more slow paced than princes street and has some great clothes shops.  You'll also find the hard rock café and the Dome Bar Restaurant if you want some cocktails. 

A short walk from Edinburgh bus station, onto Queen street you will find the Scottish National portrait gallery.  I'm embarrassed to admit Iv never been to it before today.  I'm so used to visiting the Scottish National gallery and the National Museum. 

  Even better the majority of Museums and Art gallery's in Scotland are Free. 







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