Conveniently situated on Grindlay Street in the heart of Edinburgh’s theatre district, Jasmine is among the capital’s finest venues for Chinese cuisine. This cozy, intimate eatery is owned by the renowned Carole Tong, the proprietor of myriad top-notch Thai eateries in the city. Jasmine is especially popular for pre-theatre dining, and offers an extensive range of set banquet menus at around £20 per head, where a beautifully compiled selection of Oriental delicacies is painstakingly prepared for you and your guests’ enjoyment. The banquet menus feature such standouts as the Jasmine Special starter of Aromatic Duck, and the stunning Spicy Szechwan Scallops with Cashew Nuts. The A la carte menu contains a number of gorgeous seafood specialities, including the exquisitely fresh Steamed Monk Fish, beautifully prepared with Ginger and Spring Onion, or the sublime Steamed Turbot in Black Bean Sauce. The extensive wine list includes a great value French house white. Crisp and medium-dry, a bottle will set you back just £12.95, and offers a fine accompaniment to the exquisite food.