Maki & Ramen Fountainbridge is a Japanese restaurant at 97-101 Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. The branch combines the group’s focus on ramen with sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes in a casual setting. Its location west of the city centre makes it convenient for lunch, dinner and a meal before nearby cinema or theatre plans.
Ramen is built around carefully prepared noodles and broth simmered for eight hours to develop depth. Different bowls layer meat, vegetables, egg, seaweed and aromatic toppings over that foundation. Maki rolls, nigiri and sashimi give diners a cooler contrast, while small plates make it possible to share several textures before the main course.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are available across the wider menu, and all chicken used by Maki & Ramen is halal. Fish, soy, sesame, gluten and other allergens are handled in shared kitchen areas, so diners should consult the current allergen information and speak with staff. The range allows mixed groups to choose between noodle soup, rice dishes and sushi without leaving the restaurant’s Japanese focus.
Drinks and desserts such as ice cream mochi complete a meal, while the restaurant also supports takeaway for a more informal visit. The strongest experience comes from the contrast between hot, slow developed broth and sushi prepared for freshness and precision. Maki & Ramen Fountainbridge offers both sides of its name with a clear emphasis on accessible Japanese comfort food.
Address: 97-101 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QG, United Kingdom
Maki & Ramen Fountainbridge Menu
Ramen
Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Our tonkotsu with a twist – 8 hour broth infused with black garlic oil creating an even more intense flavour for a decadent experience.
Tonkotsu
A Japanese classic – braised chashu, half ramen egg and perfectly cooked homemade noodles in our classic tonkotsu broth.
Seafood Hell
Our signature hell broth topped with grilled salmon, prawns and squid!
Steak Tataki
Creamy, hearty curry based broth paired with tataki steak – cooked rare. Topped with a marinated half ramen egg. Mildly spicy. Halal option on request.
Hell Ramen
Can you handle the spice? A fan favourite chilli infused tonkotsu broth topped with marinated chashu and half ramen egg.
Chicken
Chicken karaage on a bed of homemade noodles, paired with a lightly spiced miso broth unlocking the power of umami.
Tantan
Sesame infused tonkotsu broth, served with diced pork, chilli oil, pak choi, cucumber, spring onion and a marinated half ramen egg.
Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Japanese classic. Hearty vegan tonkotsu infused with homemade garlic oil topped with vegan bacon and classic ramen greens.
Miso
Miso broth ramen topped with pak choi, tofu and vegan ramen noodles. Vegetarian option available.
Tonkotsu
The classic. Hearty vegan tonkotsu broth topped with vegan bacon and greens. Vegetarian option available.
Tantan
Lightly spiced broth with a hint of sesame. Topped with cucumber vegan bacon and pak choi. Mildly spicy.
Hell Ramen
Our fan favourite spicy hell ramen, but reimagined as vegan. Vegetarian option available.
Tori Paitan
Our new, rich chicken broth simmered to perfection. Silky, bold, and deeply umami, this creamy ramen delivers a comforting, flavour-packed experience in every bite.
Shio Truffle
Earthy truffle and shiitake mushroom aromas rise from this luxurious chicken broth. A savoury, well-balanced bowl that’s rich in umami and full of depth.
Laksa
A Malaysian-inspired twist packed with lemongrass, galangal and garlic. Creamy coconut rounds out this fragrant, warming chicken broth for a bold, exotic experience.
Shio Yuzu
Fragrant yuzu and salty soy blend into our smooth chicken broth for a refreshing ramen bursting with citrus brightness and a clean, savoury finish.
Firecracker
Extreme heat meets bold chicken flavour. This fiery ramen is loaded with spice and attitude, for those who love it hot, really hot.
Sides
Prawn Tempura
Tempura battered prawns served with homemade dipping sauce.
Tempura Squid
Tempura battered squid served with our homemade dipping sauce.
Takoyaki
Fried octopus dough balls garnished with homemade sauce and sprinkles of bonito flakes.
Kimchi
Spicy and sour fermented cabbage and other veg! The perfect add-on to any ramen or sushi.
Chicken Mayo Karaage
Perfect with ramen!
Miso Soup
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki
Fried karaage chicken coated in a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce. Perfect with ramen!
Gyoza
Pan fried delicious chicken gyoza. Choose from chicken or veggie!
Kaisou Salad
Seaweed salad full of tangy and explosive flavours.
Edamame
Lightly blanched soybeans topped with salt for flavour.
Pumpkin Croquettes
Donburi
Pumpkin Katsu Curry
Fried panko pumpkin croquettes paired with our signature katsu curry sauce and pearl rice. Served with kimchi.
Vegan Chicken Katsu Curry
Vegan katsu curry is a great alternative to the traditional katsu curry dish. It is a delicious and healthy dish that is sure to please vegans and non-vegans alike.
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Rice
Fried karaage chicken coated in sweet and spicy sauce served with kimchi, pearl rice and broccoli.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Crispy fried panko breaded chicken paired with pearl rice and a delicious curry sauce.
Yakisoba
Chicken Yakisoba
Stir fried noodles topped with crispy chicken karaage, served with sweet yakisoba sauce. Topped with bonito flakes.
Yasai Tofu Yakisoba
Stir fried noodles topped with fresh vegetables and tofu, served with sweet yakisoba sauce.
Chashu Yakisoba
Stir fried noodles topped with sliced chashu and vegetables, served with sweet yakisoba sauce. Topped with bonita flakes.
Maki
Green Dragon Roll
Prawn tempura and cucumber roll topped with finely cut avocado and masago.
Soft Shell Crab Roll
Soft shell crab tempura and avocado filling topped with Japanese mayo and masago.
Salmon Teriyaki Roll
Grilled salmon tops this avocado and cucumber filled roll. Drizzled with teriyaki for sweetness.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna and cucumber for freshness makes for an eruption of flavour.
Salmon Avocado Roll
Classic – avocado and salmon filled roll topped with sesame.
Vegan Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin croquette, avocado, vegn mayo, spring onion.
Yasai Roll
Vegan friendly -this roll contains avocado, cucumber and inari tofu.
Black Dragon Roll
Eel tempura with teriyaki sauce inside a seaweed bound roll with cucumber.
Tiger Roll
Prawn tempura and cucumber filling, topped with (freshly) grilled eel, masago and teriyaki sauce.
California Roll
Classic roll filled with crab stick, avocado and tamago. Topped with masago.
Rainbow Roll
Uramaki topped with salmon, tuna, sea bream and avocado. Filled with avocado and cucmber.
Tokyo Roll
Deep fried chicken katsu uramaki with cucumber, topped with sesame seeds.
Vegan Tokyo Roll
Vegan chicken filled with cucumber. Topped with vegan mayo and spring onion. Drizzled with sweet chilli sauce.
Nigiri
2 pieces
Salmon
Prawn
Squid
Surf Clam
Tamago
sweet omelette
Sea Bream
Octopus
Red Tuna
Inari
fried tofu
Scallop
Grilled Nigiri
Salmon
Eel
Steak Tataki
with truffle. Seared steak with an earthy and luxurious flavour. A dish that cannot be missed with anything on our menu.
Prawn
Scallop
Scallop nigiri with sea salt and lime. One of our premium offerings served as a nigiri, slightly grilled and seasoned full of flavour and zest!
Sashimi
Three Kind Sashimi
3 slices of red tuna sashimi, 3 slices of salmon sashimi, 3 slices of sea bream sashimi
Desserts
Chocolate Ice Cream Mochi
3 chocolate ice cream mochi
Vanilla Ice Cream Mochi
3 vanilla ice cream mochi
Strawberry Ice Cream Mochi
3 strawberry ice cream mochi
Coconut Ice Cream Mochi
3 coconut ice cream mochi