Soul Vegan is a plant based Malaysian restaurant at 46 West Richmond Street in Edinburgh’s Southside. The compact, welcoming dining room is designed for relaxed lunches, dinners and small gatherings, giving both committed vegans and curious newcomers an easy way into the food.
The menu builds bold Asian flavours around tofu, vegetables and mushrooms rather than treating them as substitutes after the fact. Satay tofu, crisp vegetable wontons and salt and pepper lotus root make useful starters for sharing before the larger rice and noodle dishes arrive.
Laksa combines rice noodles, tofu and vegetables in a coconut rich broth, while rendang uses lion’s mane mushroom with spice and coconut. Mapo tofu, pineapple fried rice and katsu curry with king oyster mushroom show how widely the kitchen ranges across Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese influences.
Everything on the menu is vegan, so groups can share freely across starters, mains and sides. Dine-in reservations are available, while delivery and collection extend the restaurant’s food beyond the intimate West Richmond Street room.
Address: 46 West Richmond Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DZ, Scotland
Soul Vegan Southside Menu
Sharing Starters for Two
Aromatic Pancakes
Light and fluffy pancake crafted to perfection, exuding a tantalising fragrance served with crispy beancurd skin and hoisin sauce. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Nibble
Potato Crackers
Crackers crafted from high-quality potatoes served with luscious mango sauce. Contains Gluten (dipping sauce).
Soups
Sweet Corn Soup
Rich, velvety soup, generously studded with tender sweet corn kernels and mushroom slices. Contains Sesame.
Tom Yum Soup
Spicy and tangy broth complemented with mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots. Contains Gluten & Mustard.
Hot & Sour Soup
Spicy and sour broth complemented with a vibrant mix of vegetables and tofu. Contains Soya.
Starters
Deep Fried Wonton
Plant-based dumplings containing a flavourful mixture of vegetables, herbs, and spices fried to crispy and golden-brown served with sweet chilli sauce. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Deep Fried Cabbage Ball
Tender cabbage leaves with a flavourful filling, spiced and crisped to golden perfection. Contains Gluten & Soya.
Crispy Spring Roll
Filled with an assortment of fresh and crisp vegetables perfectly fried to a golden perfection and served with sweet chilli dip. Contains Gluten, Sesame, & Soya.
Deep Fried Sweetcorn Fritter
Crispy deep-fried sweetcorn fritter, a golden delight bursting with sweet corn kernels. Contains Gluten & Sulphites.
Gyoza
Vegetables filled dumplings pan-seared to a golden crispness. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Salt & Pepper Lotus Root
Thinly sliced lotus root with the blend of salt and pepper seasoning fried to crispy and golden. Contains Soya.
Crispy Mixed Mushroom
Crunchy assorted mushrooms delicately fried to golden perfection. Contains Sesame & Gluten.
Satay Tofu
Asian-inspired delight deep-fried tofu cubes served with rich and aromatic satay sauce. Contains Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts & Soya.
Archar
Asian staple pickled vegetables featuring crisp cucumbers, succulent pineapples, and crunchy cabbages. Contains Gluten, Mustard, Nuts & Peanuts.
Corn ribs with guinness sauce
Sweet corn seasoned to perfection and glazed with rich smoky BBQ sauce. Contains Sulphites, Gluten, Alcohol & Soya.
Mains
Sides not included (Rice or Chips).
Soul’s Special Deep Fried Tofu
Special-made deep-fried tofu but soft when chewed and served with mushroom sauce & tender stem broccoli. Contains Gluten & Sesame.
Green Curry Tofu with Mixed Vegetables
Tofu and an assortment of crisp vegetables are served in a rich, coconut-infused green curry sauce. Contains Soya.
Ma Po Tofu
Silky tofu served in an aromatic sauce infused with a fiery blend of chilli and Sichuan peppercorns. Contains Soya.
King Oyster Mushrooms with Lemon Sauce
King oyster mushroom served in a citrusy lemon sauce. Contains Gluten & Soya.
Kong Po Homemade Yam Abacus
Abacus shaped yam stir-fried with mushroom and vegetables to perfection in a flavourful spicy Kong Po sauce. Contains Soya, Ginger & Nuts (garnish).
Monks Mixed Vegetables
Assorted dried vegetables, tofu and fresh vegetables stir-fried to perfection. Contains Nuts (garnish), Sesame, Soya, Ginger & Sulphite.
Rendang Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Mushroom soaked in dry curry infused with bold spices and coconut goodness. Contains Nuts (Candlenut) & Soya.
Mushroom with Ginger & Wine Broth
Savoury mushrooms bathed in a broth infused with the subtle heat of ginger and the depth of the wine. Contains Soya.
Pak Choi with Mushroom Sauce
Crunchy Pak Choi leaves are coated in a luscious mushroom sauce. Contains Sesame.
Soft tofu with black bean sauce
Silky soft tofu gently simmered in a rich, savoury black bean sauce with deep umami flavour. Contains Yeast, Soya & Sesame oil.
Sweet & Sour Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Plant-based mushroom soaked in sweet & tangy sauce. Contains Gluten.
Sides
Salt & Pepper Chips
Crispy chunky sliced potatoes deep-fried to golden perfection and seasoned with salt and black pepper.
CRISPY chips
Flavoured thick chunky shaped chips.
Fried Rice
Freshly made stir-fried rice with soy sauce. Contains Soya.
Fried Noodles
Stir-fried wheat noodles combined with bean sprouts, carrots, and onions. Contains Gluten.
Boiled Rice
Tender and fluffy white rice, perfect accompaniment to various dishes.
COCONUT Rice
Tender and fluffy rice slow-cooked in creamy coconut milk, delicately coloured with butterfly pea flower.
Noodles
Laksa Noodle / Rice Noodle
Rich and coconut-infused broth, generously loaded with noodles, tofu, and vibrant vegetables. Contains Gluten, Nuts (Candlenut) & Soya.
Wonton Soup Noodle
Noodles served in flavourful broth that served with dumplings filled with a savoury mixture of vegetables. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Tom yum Goong Rice noodle
Warm and comforting noodle soup gently infused with coconut, served with an assortment of fresh vegetables. Contains Soya, Tofu & Coriander.
Gan Lau Mee
Fried saucy noodles, pak choy, crunchy wonton, complemented with tastiest seitan. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Singapore Rice Noodle
Thin rice noodles stir-fried to perfection with vegetable. Contains Mustard & Coriander.
Mixed Vegetables Fried Udon
Udon noodles stir-fried with vegetables with caramelisation and smoky flavour. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Rice
Katsu Curry with King Oyster Mushroom
Breaded King Oyster Mushrooms served in curry sauce and rice. Contains Celery, Gluten, Mustard & Soya.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried to perfection and adorned with succulent pineapple chunks. Contains Nuts (garnish) & Soya.
Two BBQ combination Rice
Vegan char siu and vegan seitan served with a side of rice, pak choy & cucumber. Contains Gluten, Sesame, Celery & Alcohol.
Nasi Lemak
Malaysia’s signature coconut rice dish, served with sambal beancurd, potato curry, archar, and crispy beancurd. Contains Gluten, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame & Soya.
Dessert
Single scoop ice cream
Scoop of our vegan ice cream, made with top-quality ingredients. Choose between a single or double serving of Chocolate or Caramel. Contains Soya.
Double scoop ice cream
Scoop of our vegan ice cream, made with top-quality ingredients. Choose between a single or double serving of Chocolate or Caramel. Contains Soya.
Banana fritters with ice cream
Fried battered bananas drizzled with vegan chocolate and biscoff crumbles topping. Contains Soya.
DEEP FRIED SWEET POTATOES WITH ICE CREAM
Bite-sized sweet potatoes deep fried to crunchy texture on the outside and soft inside. Contains Soya.
Gluten Free – Soups
Sweet Corn Soup
Rich, velvety soup, generously studded with tender sweet corn kernels and mushroom slices. Contains Sesame.
Tom Yum Soup
Spicy and sour broth complemented with a vibrant mix of vegetables and tofu. Contains Soya.
Gluten Free – Starters
Satay Tofu
Asian-inspired delight deep-fried tofu cubes served in rich and aromatic satay sauce. Contains Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts & Soya.
Salt & Pepper Lotus Root
Thinly sliced lotus root with the blend of salt and pepper seasoning fried to crispy and golden. Contains Soya.
Gluten Free – Sides & Nibbles
Potato Crackers
Crackers crafted from high-quality potatoes.
Salt & Pepper Chips
Crispy chunky sliced potatoes deep-fried to golden perfection and seasoned with salt and black pepper.
CRISPY Chips
Flavoured thick chunky shaped chips.
Boiled rice
Tender and fluffy white rice, perfect accompaniment to various dishes.
Fried rice
Freshly made stir-fried rice with soy sauce. Contains Soya.
COCONUT Rice
Tender and fluffy rice slow-cooked in creamy coconut milk, delicately coloured with butterfly pea flower.
Gluten Free – Mains
Rendang Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Mushroom soaked in dry curry infused with bold spices and coconut goodness. Contains Peanuts & Soya.
Green Curry Tofu with Mixed Vegetables
Tofu and an assortment of crisp vegetables are served in a rich, coconut-infused green curry sauce. Contains Soya.
Pak Choi with Mushroom Sauce
Crispy Pak Choi leaves are coated in a luscious mushroom sauce. Contains Sesame.
Mushroom with Ginger & Wine Broth
Savoury mushrooms bathed in broth infused with the subtle heat of ginger and the depth of wine. Contains Sulphites, Soya.
Monks Mixed vegetables
Assorted vegetarian of dried vegetables, tofu and fresh vegetables stir-fried to perfection. Contains Sesame, Soya & Sulphite.
Gluten Free – Noodles & Rice
Singapore Rice Noodle
Thin rice noodles stir-fried to perfection with vegetable. Contains Mustard & Coriander.
LAKSA rice noodle with VEGETABLES
Rich and coconut-infused broth, generously loaded with rice noodles, tofu, and vibrant vegetables. Contains Nuts & Soya.
Tom yum Goong Rice noodle
Warm and comforting noodle soup gently infused with coconut, served with an assortment of fresh vegetables. Contains Soya, Tofu, & Coriander.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried to perfection and adorned with succulent pineapple chunks. Contains Nuts (garnish) & Soya.
Nasi Lemak
Malaysia’s signature coconut rice dish, served with sambal beancurd and potato curry. Contains Mustard, Nuts, Sesame & Soya.
Gluten Free – Dessert
Single scoop ice cream
Scoop of our vegan ice cream, made with top-quality ingredients. Choose between a single or double serving of Chocolate or Caramel. Contains Soya.
Double scoop ice cream
Scoop of our vegan ice cream, made with top-quality ingredients. Choose between a single or double serving of Chocolate or Caramel. Contains Soya.
DEEP FRIED SWEET POTATOES WITH ICE CREAM
Bite-sized sweet potatoes deep fried to crunchy texture on the outside and soft inside. Contains Soya.
No Garlic No Onion – Soup & Starters
Sweet Corn Soup
Rich, velvety soup, generously studded with tender sweet corn kernels. Contains Sesame.
Aromatic Pancakes
Light and fluffy pancake crafted to perfection, exuding a tantalising fragrance served with crispy beancurd skin and hoisin sauce. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Salt & Pepper Lotus Root
Thinly sliced lotus root with the blend of salt and pepper seasoning fried to crispy and golden. Contains Soya.
Corn ribs with guinness sauce
Sweet corn seasoned to perfection and glazed with rich smoky BBQ sauce. Contains Sulphites, Gluten, Alcohol & Soya.
Crispy Mixed Mushroom
Crunchy assorted mushrooms delicately fried to golden perfection. Contains Sesame & Gluten.
No Garlic No Onion – Rice & Noodles
Katsu Curry with King Oyster Mushroom
Breaded King Oyster Mushrooms served in curry sauce and rice. Contains Celery, Gluten, Mustard & Soya.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried to perfection and adorned with succulent pineapple chunks. Contains Nuts (garnish) & Soya.
Two BBQ combination Rice
Vegan char siu and vegan seitan served with a side of rice, pak choy & cucumber. Contains Gluten, Sesame, Celery & Alcohol.
Mixed Vegetables Fried Udon
Udon noodles stir-fried with vegetables with caramelisation and smoky flavour. Contains Gluten, Sesame & Soya.
Singapore Rice Noodle
Thin rice noodles stir-fried to perfection with vegetable. Contains Mustard & Coriander.
No Garlic No Onion – Mains
Monks Mixed Vegetables
Assorted vegetarian of dried vegetables, tofu and fresh vegetables stir-fried to perfection. Contains Sesame, Soya, Ginger & Sulphite.
Kong Po Homemade Yam Abacus
Abacus shaped yam stir-fried with mushroom and vegetables to perfection in a flavourful spicy Kong Po sauce. Contains Soya, Ginger, & Nuts (garnish).
Pak Choi with Mushroom Sauce
Crispy Pak Choi leaves are coated in a luscious mushroom sauce. Contains Sesame.
King Oyster Mushrooms with Lemon Sauce
King oyster mushroom served in a citrusy lemon sauce. Contains Gluten & Soya.
Mushroom with Ginger & Wine Broth
Savoury mushrooms bathed in a broth infused with the subtle heat of ginger and the depth of wine. Contains Soya.
Sweet & Sour Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Plant-based mushroom soaked in sweet & tangy sauce. Contains Gluten & Sesame.
Green Curry Tofu with Mixed Vegetables
Tofu and an assortment of crisp vegetables are served in a rich, coconut-infused green curry sauce. Contains Soya.
No Garlic No Onion – Sides
Salt & Pepper Chips
Crispy chunky sliced potatoes deep-fried to golden perfection and seasoned with salt and black pepper.
CRISPY chips
Flavoured thick chunky shaped chips.
Fried Noodles
Stir-fried wheat noodles combined with bean sprouts, carrots, and onions. Contains Gluten.
Boiled Rice
Tender and fluffy white rice, perfect accompaniment to various dishes.
Fried Rice
Freshly made stir-fried rice with soy sauce. Contains Soya.
COCONUT Rice
Tender and fluffy rice slow-cooked in creamy coconut milk, delicately coloured with butterfly pea flower.
Beers by the Bottle
Sol
Birra Moretti
Alcohol Free Birra Moretti
Soft Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
IRN-BRU
Still Water
Sparkling Water
Rose Lemonade
Coconut Water
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Wine
House white by glass
House Red by glass
Bottle of house wine
Bottle of Prosecco
Glass of Prosecco
Pots of Tea
Mixed Flower Tea
Red Sugar Ginger Tea
Date Ginseng Tea
Whisky and Spirits
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