Thai Lemongrass

You'll find Thai Lemongrass tucked away on Bruntsfield Place, in that stretch where the neighbourhood actually feels like somewhere locals eat rather than somewhere tourists are herded towards. Walk in and it's genuinely unpretentious — no faffing about with twee décor or fusion nonsense. The kitchen takes its job seriously, turning out curries with proper heat and depth, and their pad thai isn't some oily afterthought. The sort of spot where regulars know what they're ordering before they sit down, and where you can tell the cooks aren't trying to be Instagram-famous. Service is friendly without being fussy, prices won't leave you eyeing up Just Eat instead, and you'll actually taste what you're eating rather than getting blasted by salt and sugar to mask mediocrity.