Comments on: Chop Chop - Surprisingly a billion people aren’t wrong

By: Campbell Wilson

Campbell Wilson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:03:00 +0000

Took my wife out to Chop Chop after seeing a glowing review in the November 2009 edition of Foodies magaazine. The food was better than the usual Chinese sweet and sour gunge. Dishes were fresh and service attentive. For a cold, wet Sunday night the place was very busy. We both thought the dumplings were very good. The main meals were freshly prepared as was the fried rice. There were a few downsides to this place. Firstly, you are sitting in what can only be described as a worn out transport cafe - the place is very tired … sticky carpets, grotty furniture and the walls could do with a lick of paint. Some might find this part of the experience. Secondly, don’t sit near the entrance. Every time the door opened, a blast of cold air came rushing in. A number of other diners commented on this. Thirdly, avoid 7-8pm when the yummy mummies allow their badly behaved children to treat the place as their own -screaming the place down and running between the tables unchecked. Overall, the food is way above the normal standard but little or no ambiance. We wouldn’t rush back.

By: John Moore

John Moore — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:06:20 +0000

While in Edinburgh last month I was lucky enough to find Chop Chop.
What a delight to get great food at a very resonable price. I cant wait to visit again and have looked at some favoured Chineese Restaurants with distain since tasting the wonderful feast.

By: Peter H

Peter H — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:34:31 +0000

Visited Chop Chop about a month ago after hearing fab things from friends - and I was not dissapointed. Having been used to very average Chinese Restaurants around edinburgh - Chop Chop was an absolute delight. There was a big group of us so we went for a set menu. As we all know set menus can sometimes be a let down with quality and quantity - but not this time - the quality from the amazing sweet and savory dumplings through to crispy beef and various other mains was excellent and there was plenty. I am now a big Chop Chop fan and will be going back as soon as I can!

By: Will

Will — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:49:03 +0000

Was there under a week ago and had a fantastic meal, so so cheap and very nippy service. The food was obvisouly very authentic, slightly varied to what other chinese restaurants in Eeinburgh are serving. The food definetly has it’s own trademark.

Thanks for the review too!

By: steven

steven — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 18:02:20 +0000

wow i cant wait to go to chop chop

By: Focus Edinburgh

Focus Edinburgh — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:41:13 +0000

Chop Chop is without a shadow of a doubt the best Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh if not Scotland. Keep an eye out for the owners son who also does a superb turn as a magician. Highly, highly recommended!

By: April

April — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:31:14 +0000

I am a regular visitor of Chop Chop and continue to recommend friends and family to give it a try. Its proper Chinese food at a great price. You can’t beat their Business Lunch for £5.50 for 4 dishes! My favourite has to be the boiled pork dumplings, but the salads are tasty too.

I have always found the staff to be welcoming and pleasant and have yet to be disappointed by the quality of the food. This is a great little place for food and especially if you are on a budget. Highly recommended!

By: mhairi craig

mhairi craig — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:44:21 +0000

I went to Chop Chop last night with a friend, and it was a lovely experience. The staff were very friendly and attentive, one young man in particular who was extremely charming! The food was first class and such a change from your average ‘take-away’ fare. We had three types of dumplings, a bowl of noodles each, along with a bottle of Chinese wine and a pot of tea and the bill came to under £30! Would highly recommend this eatery, will definitely be going back.

By: Tom McNamara

Tom McNamara — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:16:54 +0000

We went on Saturday 5th August at about 6 o’clock and it was starting to fill up. All the tables were reserved, but they managed to squeeze us in.

The savoury dumplings lived up to their reputation. Unfortunately we didn’t have enough room to try the sweet ones, after stuffing ourselves with shredded potato salad and belly pork & sauerkraut noodle soup [so light and tangy].

Cant wait to get back but will book well in advance.