China Red

Really good Chinese buffet in the heart of Edinburgh! The staff are really friendly and it’s perfect for groups or solo eaters! The selection is quite big and the quality of food is great! Will return next time I visit Edinburgh

We celebrated our 3 wedding anniversary at this place. Very delicious food and the environment around. Very lively and good vibes. Thank you team for wonderful experience.

Absolutely fantastic, a very wide range of dishes and deserts. They have a candyfloss machine and a waffle station which ive never seen in any buffet type restaurant so it really is a unique place. Food was lovely and fresh, the restaurant was very clean and staff were helpful. Will definitely be back in the future as it was great value

Absolutely Delicious Food & Excellent Service! We had an amazing dining experience at this highly recommended Chinese restaurant! My wife and I tried a variety of dishes and loved every single one - especially the starters and chicken-based mains (we only eat chicken, but they offer a great variety of other meats too). The salad area was also fresh and well presented. A special shoutout to Mr. Madhiwan for his warm and friendly customer service - he truly made us feel welcome and taken care of. The rest of the staff were also incredibly polite and attentive throughout our visit. If you’re looking for authentic, flavour-packed Chinese food with top-notch service, this place is a must-visit!

Was going to add a pic of our food but it was so tasty it was gone before I even remembered! Mega was very attentive, asking our drinks order and clearing our plates with a smile. He’s a real credit to the place and made us feel so welcome, thanks Mega!

China Red is such a great spot in Edinburgh if you’re craving authentic Chinese food with plenty of variety. 🍜🥟 It’s a buffet-style restaurant with a fixed price, which makes it super convenient, and the quality of the food really surprised me — fresh, tasty, and lots of options to choose from (including a wide selection of desserts 🍰).

I highly recommend this restaurant the food was very good it's a buffet restaurant. What I like the most is seafoods grilled 😋 been eating ordering like 3x already and the stuffed was friendly enough to comply my order 😊.

Great selection of tasty food. Very helpful and pleasant staff. Good from start to finish.

China Red is quite the blessing in a city like Edinburgh. The price, quality, and variety make this place absolutely worth it, especially for lunch time. I came on a Saturday afternoon with two friends for £10.99 per person. For this price, we were able to eat to our hearts' content from all the noodles, meats, veggies. The food ranges from Chinese dishes to Western fried goods to Japanese sushi. There is even a crepe station where they make chinese savory crepes or chocolate banana crepes right in front of you! It is safe to say that I was very pleased with the selection. The only thing is that there was not much seafood items and the sushi rolls were pretty cheaply made with minimal fillings. Nonetheless, it was still satisfactory due to all the other options available. I was pleasantly surprised by the peking duck wraps as well, which is quite the treat in Chinese culture. There are a few cakes, fruits, and ice cream for dessert although I do think this could be improved. I even saw a waffle bubble wrap station, but no one was there to make them unfortunately. Overall, this is the place for your Asian cravings or when you're feeling really hungry. As someone who grew up eating Asian food all of my life, China Red does a good job with the Chinese food and more. Come here for lunch to really make it worthwhile.

Waited over an hour in the queue. Prior to this I had called and was told I didn't need to book a table as there would be no problem getting seated. Food was overpriced and disappointing. Won't be coming back.

Why you dont expect luxury fine dining food quality this place exceeded expectations even of my Japanese wife! Probably largest selection of meats of any Chinese buffet we've been to globally Not as greasy as we are used to Very cool modern classy atmosphere Huge election of fresh salads Very reasonable price- just 10 pounds for lunch all u can eat

I love this restaurant and they have the best food you can find. I highly recommend going there and you must try the sushi it is delightful.

China Red was an outstanding eat. I am one who has spent a month in China for business going all around and I'd have to say this place gives it a run for its money. The chef at the seafood section was very friendly and enthusiastic as he whipped me up some scallops and prawns which were to die for. One can also find amazing dim sum (the chinese call it Baozi) as well as an assortment of noodles, potstickers, and other great chinese food. If you're along for the ride and don't feel like Chinese, there are still other good options. Moreover, I ate with a vegetarian and they were very pleased as well. Highly recommend.

Food was lovely, until we started getting bombarded by flies from another table. We told one of the waiters about it, who just looked at them then walked away. Then when leaving to pay, we showed the manager who couldn't have been more disinterested.

I was very impressed with the precautions they took during COVID and they took part in eat out help out. My partner took me here for my birthday and I was impressed with the variety and quality. Highly recommended, staff were v friendly also

Good selection of scran on tap, there was loads to choose from. Chinese, Japanese, Western dishes, seafood, vegetarian, freshly cooked items, sushi, desserts etc. As buffets go it's a good option. The restaurant was clean and well kept, with plenty staff on hand to help out if needed. There was also a bar you could order drinks from. I must make it clear that this is a four star rating for the world of all-you-can-eat buffets. The meal here isn't as nice as going to a specialist restaurant, but if you're famished and need a good, proper feed on a budget this is a good food stop.

Less fun than its sister at Chesser seeing as there's no conveyor belt, just the usual large dishes of foodstuffs that you walk round and spoon out. Price-wise it's the same though and the quality's the same. Possibly fewer non-Asian options for kids though (i.e. maybe no pizza slices like at the other branch). Good for office nights out etc. the same as the similar establishment it took over from.

This is a new Chinese buffet just off Lothian Road, near the Lyceum theatre and Usher Hall. Situated in what was a Jimmy Chung's before, the place is perfectly set up to be a Chinese buffet, but they've still done a good job in decorating the place in such a way that it feels quite cool to be in. The lighting is good, bright around the food serving area, and dimmer where you sit to eat. The place was quite loud when we were there, but I'm glad to see it was doing so well in its first week of opening. The food selection is great. It's got every Chinese dish I could think of. I always get excited at buffets and just piled my plate high with five different meats and sauces and plenty of rice and noodles as well. The flavours were all very nice, and the choice is good enough that you won't get bored on your second and third trips to the buffet. There is also a sushi area, but I don't like sushi, so no comments about that. After dinner, you can choose from a selection of cakes, traybakes and ice cream for dessert, all included in the buffet price. All that's not included is drinks, but quick and efficient staff members ensure you are not thirsty for long. Overall, as buffets go, this is a very good one, definitely worth trying out. The hustle and bustle probably rules it out if you're looking for a quiet, romantic meal (but who goes to a buffet for that anyway?), but there are plenty of seats, so going with a group of friends wouldn't be a problem. By the way, 50% off until April 16th to celebrate its opening, so give it a try soon!

New Chinese buffet right next to Usher Hall. Went with some friends because of the half off deal for dinner. The lower rating might just be because I'm not a huge fan of Chinese buffets, and the food at China Red seems like typical fare for a buffet. The atmosphere and interior of the restaurant is definitely a lot nicer than other Chinese buffets I've been too, but the food didn't wow me. They do have a good selection of meats, but only a few veggie options (the green beans were pretty good). Their dessert selection might even be more varied than the mains (macarons, ice cream, jello, fruit, cream puffs, cakes, and more!) For a new restaurant, the service was pretty good, and I'm sure it will improve as they work out the kinks. If you're a student looking to save some money or are happy with typical Chinese buffet food, then by all means give China Red a try. It's nothing spectacular for me, but it certainly does the job if you're craving a whole bunch of American-style Chinese food.

Very good buffet selection and most of the dishes were very good. A few were less so. I enjoyed the curries most of all. There's also a good selection of western stuff for kids (although I didn't try any this trip).

Giving this place 5 stars because as far as Chinese buffet goes, it's excellent. We went on a Sunday and the selection was really varied with Chinese, American, Japanese, and other cuisines on offer. There wasn't much in the way of vegetarian options so probably best avoided if you're not omnivorous. Their sushi was particularly nice and the dessert selection was huge. Bottles of wine come in at around £15 and they have a cocktail menu. This would be a good place to come on a lazy Sunday to sit with friends and family and graze for a couple of hours. The staff are friendly and helpful and I really don't have anything bad to say about it at all!

Perfect. This is a hidden gem in Edinburgh. I couldn't believe this is £10. I will definitely come back for sure!

So much to choose from! Loved sampling all the delicious foods. And then there was even an amazing dessert station. My children loved the waffle ice cream cones!

The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was incredible. Way better than the Chinese food we get in Canada. Great price too

We went on Saturday afternoon Bank holiday weekend and found it very very good. Plenty of time to go up again and again. We both enjoyed it very much. Good pleasant service. Will definitely come again.