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Òir Group announces the launch of its fourth Edinburgh restaurant
A new restaurant opening on Edinburgh's Bristo Place this month is offering diners something a little different – a venue that changes its ‘culinary destination’ every six weeks, without changing its character.
Described as “retro Asian canteen meets supper-club afterparty”, Uncle Tiger will run a rotating line-up of sessions, with each focusing on a single destination – bringing together dishes inspired by Asian food culture, inventive cocktails and a soundtrack to match.
The opening menu, Hong Kong Nights, takes inspiration from the city’s street-food culture, with bold, flavour-driven dishes designed for sharing.
Uncle Tiger is expected to create 30 new jobs and will offer seating for around 100 customers. A former shipping container at the back of the venue has been transformed into a private-dining space for up to 14 people.
The restaurant’s front window will house a bao-bun station, where customers can watch bao being made and steamed by hand for eat-in or takeaway.
The kitchen will be led by award-winning Edinburgh chef Cameron Laidlaw, appointed by the Òir Group to launch Uncle Tiger and develop its rotating menus.
Commenting on the opening, Cameron said: “From Hong Kong to Japan and Singapore, expect punchy dishes that bring out the best in every ingredient, with a real focus on flavour and texture – sweet, salty, sour, soft and crunchy.
"We really believe food is about bringing people together, so the menus are designed for sharing, alongside inventive cocktails and a soundtrack that keeps the energy up.”
John Howard, owner and director of the Òir Group, added: “When we saw the site, we knew that we needed to look at a different format to what we have done elsewhere and treating it more like an event space gives us enormous creative flexibility. It allows us to keep things fresh and exciting, giving guests a reason to return for something new every time."
Òir Group is an independent Edinburgh-based hospitality business behind three other well-known restaurants across the city, including The Captain Darling in Stockbridge, Lucky Yu on Broughton Street and Bodega on Leith Walk.
Uncle Tiger opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, from 5-10pm. The bao-bun station will operate seven days a week from 11am until late.
Photography: Òir Group/Uncle Tiger, of left-right, Cameron Laidlaw and John Howard
