Zuhus

At this restaurant you can escape the drizzly Edinburgh streets and take your tastebuds on a trip over to Portugal. Serving up some of the most succulent fried chicken in Edinburgh, this peri peri chicken joint is the place to go for an authentic Portuguese experience. Portuguese cuisine is famous for its vibrant flavours and at Zuhus you can experience it for yourself, just head down to its location on South Bridge in the Old Town!

Located right in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Zuhus serves the city’s spice seekers with all sorts of peri peri-drizzled grilled delights, using time-tested recipes that have been passed down through generations to bring a true Portuguese experience to Scotland’s capital. At this family-run restaurant it is all about the chicken. Here, expertly hand-grilled chicken is worked into a number of different recipes, from burgers to wraps and salads. Start off with some cheesy chicken strips (grilled chicken strips topped with a cheese sauce) or the mixed platter (hummus, toasted pita bread, peri peri olives and peri peri sweet potato).

No matter if you’re a hothead with a penchant for peri peri, or like things a little bit milder, at Zuhus you can select your prefered level of spice. While the grilled chicken is the star of the show here, vegetarians will also find a range of delicious options too, like the grilled halloumi, aubergine and mushroom burger. A haven for the spice seeking population of Edinburgh, Zuhus draws in the crowds to its location on the Old Town’s South Bridge, book a table in advance to avoid disappointment!