Yum Yum

Reviews

• Elizabeth C.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  Yum Yum probably makes my favorite shawarma. But it's also the priciest of the late night kebab places I venture to and also kind of out of the way (for me at least) so I rarely ever go here.
  
  The staff are friendly and the ingredients taste fresh. Can't go wrong with Yum Yum, especially after a night of drinking.

• Mark F.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  Quick, fast and not bad.  We had the donner which turned out to be an overstuffed pita bread concoction, a bit messy and definitely not easy to eat unless you have multiple untensils :)

• Chuck C.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  Yum Yum!! This place holds a special spot in my oft drunken heart.
  
  After a long night out (as most nights are in Scotland...if you're doing things right that is), I would routinely found myself in need of a falafel/Donner (as one does), but had no idea where to start my quest for greasy nirvana. Now if you don't know, not all chip shops are created equally; they all lure you in with the heavenly aroma only triple fried meat and potato can make, but few live up to the hype. You could  try one of the small ones on Rose Street, or stand in line with tourists  on the Mile, but you'll end up with basically the same level of food; it will absolutely get the job done (trust me!) but won't leave you super happy. If you're looking for something that is better than average, Yum Yum is the answer. I personally like the one on George 4th Bridge, but the other one (which I've only been to in a fog, couldn't tell you the address) was also quite good.
  
  The guys running the place got to know us over the week we were there (good thing?...not sure lol), and were very friendly every time we showed up. Walking in, you won't find a lot of space to sit, which was A-OK with us, as we were on our way home every time we stopped by*. The place next door (painted red, can't remember the name), is huge and also smells heavenly...but the guys are rude, the food is meh, and the extra seating allows youths to sit/loiter for extended periods of time (thanks, but no thanks).  Speaking of food, Yum Yum is spot on. I recommend the Donner and chips, but the pizza is good, as are the pies and fish. Seriously, you can't get hurt at Yum Yum**
  
  If you find yourself out past last call in this amazing city, and need some Donner to soak up some of the party you just drank down, look to Yum Yum for the hook up.
  
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  *Just a side note; chip shops like this should only be visited in the wee hours of the morning, if this is your main stop for lunch you're doing Edinburgh wrong.
  
  **This is a lie, if you eat here too often you will most definitely die of a heart attack...but hey we only live once right?

• Jake S.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  I ate here on a trip back in 2011.  It may have switched names, owners, who knows.  But it looks about the same.  The shawarma I had there holds a distinct memory of being one of the tastiest, if not tastiest food I've ever eaten.  I've had plenty of varieties of shawarma... this, and by a good degree, holds itself as the best I'll probably ever taste.  It was so, so, so delicious.  I almost weep thinking about it.

• Drea L.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  A good solid 4 stars for carryout falafel wraps after a long day of sightseeing. Just like the name says, yum.