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TING THAI CARAVAN MOSQUE KITCHEN
A stone’s throw from Bristo Square, Ting Thai Caravan is perfectly located for University of Edinburgh students. The restaurant offers delicious, reasonably priced Thai street food served without frills. It tends to get busy, so be prepared for a wait (only a wee one, though). 8–9 Teviot Place Freshly cooked, generously portioned curries at low prices, served on paper plates with plastic cutlery, keep Mosque Kitchen a busy spot. At the weekend, downstairs opens up as an all-you-can-eat buffet for £10, with proper knives and forks to boot. 31–33 Nicolson Square, mosquekitchen.com
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HOLYROOD 9A OX184
Sometimes, all you want is a good burger with fries, and a pint to wash it all down. Holyrood 9A has got that and then some. There are salads, too, and some excellent vegetarian options. One for fans of pickles on the side. 9a Holyrood Road, theholyrood.co.uk Expect quality burgers, long boys and ribs on the menu in this bar / restaurant, with DJs in the evening and a 3am licence. Food is served until 2.30am, so you can grab a late-night bite before heading home. 184-186 Cowgate, ox184.co.uk
THE CITY CAFÉ WILDMANWOOD PIZZA
Open bright and early at 9am, the City Café serves big hangover-busting breakfasts, from waffle stacks to the full Scottish. Later on, there are beer pitchers and massive burgers. Those with a voracious appetite can take on the burger challenge. 19 Blair Street, citycafeedinburgh.co.uk For those wanting to up their pizza game, Wildmanwood offers wood-fired pizza crafted by staff trained in Naples. A classic margherita in this tasty joint is just £6.60 and the most expensive pizza is still under £9. 27–29 Marshall Street
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