Junk

A big warm welcome to our newest member of our talented kitchen team Willow! We’re delighted to have her join us and be a part of her culinary journey.

Here’s a wee pic of Arran and her showing off todays staff tea fresh out the oven👌🏻❤️

Here’s a wee photo of our Day Boat Fish from earlier in the week created by Chef McIlroy.

BBQ Monkfish Cheek - Curried Beurre Blanc
Pomme Anna - Apple - Tempura Sea Aster

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Hey! We have some news…. From the 1st July we’re opening on Monday Evenings! Come join us 5.30pm until late for some scran and maybe even a cheeky glass of wine or two. Also, to celebrate all you other wonderful hospitality folks that have your ‘weekend’ at the start of the week, & even more fabulous NHS Staff who work incredibly hard to take care of us. Come say hello and enjoy 20% off Food on Mondays using code in the booking notes.

Hello Sicily! Here’s our Junk take on this tasty traditional dish.

Caponata
Goats Curd - Aubergine - Courgette
Dark Chocolate & Gochujang Caponata - Panella

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Finish you off? … We’d love to!

Although we have a small dessert menu, they’re still very hard to turn down. Have you tried any of our current dishes on offer?

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Summer has come for the day to Scotland so we have a special Day Boat Fish on to celebrate.

Monkfish Cheek - Pomme Anna - Curried Beurre Blanc - Tempura Sea Aster - Green Apple

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Hey folks!!
You come to see us lately? Or been wanting to try us but not quite managed yet? Get your arse along and say hello! As you all know, everyone’s been a bit skint lately but if you’re heading out for a special occasion, or just a wee dram and a bite to eat, please keep us in mind. Aye we know we’re a bit out the way but your support to us and the other ‘wee guys’ is so important and appreciated.

We do things a bit different at the Restaurant. A sophisticated take on Junk. Everything indulgent and not good for you, but sexier and more refined. Utilising our fine dining backgrounds but without the fuss. Fresh seasonal produce, all made in house by our talented chefs using Scotland’s incredible larder. With an eclectic array of influences from the likes of Asia, America and Europe.

Come along and try our Dealers Choice surprise tasting menu or grab some small plates as a light bite to compliment our boozy cocktails. We also do a cracking Sunday Roast! Great tunes, good banter, and of course You, our wonderful guests.

Anybody else love a Dairylea Dunker? We do! Particularly our talented Sous Chef Conner. Here’s a wee dish on our Dealers Choice tasting menu inspired by the tasty snack.

Feuille de brick - Whipped Crowdie - Chive Mayo - Garlic Flower - Potato Espuma for Dipping - ‘Secret’ Cheese Ingredient - Chive Oil

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Viva La Mexico 🌞

You not on your holidays yet? Well we’re bringing it to you! Here’s our Day Boat fish today. 😙👌🏻Our Head Chef is not only a cracking cook but also a secret Señor fotógrafo.

Fish Taco
BBQ Peterhead Cod - Avocado Crema - Charred Corn - Tomato Salsa - Spiced Mussels

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'Kaarage'
Crispy Fried Chicken - Katsu Mayo - Carrot - Kombu Vinagrette

Who doesn't like fried chicken? You? Up the road!
Itsthe corner stone of any nutritious meal! A class wee addition from , Bellissimo!

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‘Roly Poly’
Scottish Strawberries - Strawberry & Lime Cider Sorbet Whipped Lime Curd - Rum - Meringue

Feel Good Hit Of The Summer! Boozy, Sweet, Tart and Delicious. The perfect wee hit for the afters.

New dessert on the menu courtesy of Mr. McCallion.

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Have you heard about our Sunday Roast yet? Our wonderful creative Pablo came along with his lovely lady to try out our 12hr Slow Roast Szechuan Pork Belly & our Vegan Roasted Squash Wellington with all the trimmings and all the sides of course. Here’s some shots of their meal 🙌🏻🤤

Available from 12-4pm every Sunday at Junk, Bar & Restaurant. Check out the full menu at www.wearejunk.co.uk/reservations (Link in Bio)

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'Croquetas'
Spiced Lamb Belly - Tonnato - Anchovie - Cucumber

Sweet, Spicey, Crispy & Fu***ng Delicious. A smashing wee dish on our small plates, created by the wonderful !

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Hi 👋 Hope you’re having a fabulous week so far!

Here’s a few photos from ours :) Some of us, some from the menu, and some tasty specials we’ve had on.

Come and see us!

So we have a couple of exciting things coming up which we can’t wait to share with you all! Here’s the first….

From this Wednesday we are launching a wee Pre Theatre deal. Come join us between 5 & 6pm Wednesday to Sunday at Junk, Bar and Restaurant and grab yourself a fabulous ‘cheap seat’ and enjoy our tasty small plates with a wee swally of course 🙃

Day Boat Fish today 🐟

‘Something for the Sole’
Whole Roasted Lemon Sole - 7 Spice Dukkah
Pickled Shallot - Smoked Laksa

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Come join us this Easter!

We’ve created a super special menu made up of all our favourite dishes. Fresh spring time vibes but with a twist of ‘Junk’ of course. 4 dishes each, savoury & sweet, plus coffee & petit fours. Perfect way to spend your Sunday. ✌🏻

Today’s the day folks… We have a new menu!

The chefs have been hard at work with 10 new dishes across our small plates and dealers choice. We like to change up the menu regularly. Seasonally for the best of Scotlands larder, and weekly because our chefs just love creating.

Our surprise tasting menu was designed for those that love to share. Some dishes from the menu and some creations exclusive to our Dealers Choice. Hit up our small plates for some tasty snacks as a lighter bite.

It may be a Wednesday but get booking and be the first to try! ✌🏻

So if you don’t know already… we are doing a cracking Roast Lunch for Mothers Day. Here’s a wee preview of some of the things on offer! Bring yer fabulous Maw or anyone else you fancy. We can’t wait for this one!

10th March 2024, 12pm - 6pm
Junk, Bar & Restaurant,
58 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh

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And here we have it folks… our Mother’s Day menu. Feast your eyes on this! We are super excited for this one.

Tables available from 10pm-6pm. Booking necessary. Book via our website www.wearejunk.co.uk/reservations (Link in Bio) or give us a call during our opening hours.

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We might be a bit late to the party but we’re always worth waiting for 🥳 We are super excited to announce our Mothers Day plans at Junk, Bar & Restaurant! None other than our very own Junk Roast. Bring yer maw or anyone else you fancy along for a cracking lunch. It’s going to be epic!

Menu will be announced on Monday, and available for all dietaries. Bookings open now at www.wearejunk.co.uk/reservations (Link in Bio) ❤️

Our chefs have been busy with development of our new Spring menu change coming very soon. Here’s a little sneak peek of our new Tattie dish…

‘Okonomyaki Loves a Tattie’
Potato Rosti - Shredded Cabbage - Pickled Ginger - Dashi - Cured Egg Yolk - Kewpie Mayo - Spring Onion - Okonomyaki Sauce

Little sneak peak… Our chefs have been hard at work getting prepped for tomorrow. We are super excited to serve you our most lucrative and sexy menu yet. Here’s one of the six dishes included on our ‘Bespoke Filth’ Valentines package….

You’re all I can see
Sea Trout Tataki - Wakame & Cucumber
Gomasio - Ponzu Butter Sauce

We still have a couple of tables left if you’d like to book in. www.wearejunk.co.uk/reservations ❤️💘

What’s your take on Sticky Toffee Pudding? We thought it was a must for our winter menu! Of course we do ours a bit different…. Check out Cams sexy wee dessert…

Sticky Toffee Pud
Date Cake - Poached Apple - Diplomat Cream - Toffee Apple Ice Cream - Brandy Snaps - Apple Caramel

Have you tried our wee dish, The Reuben? Tasty wee creation from our Head Chef Stu made up of all things great about this classic junk and of course with our own extra additions.👌🏻

The Reuben
Beef Sirloin cooked pink - roast onion puree - crispy OX tounge, charred hispi cabbage, beef fat croutons, Russian dressing, Connage scottish gouda -
Beef Jus with shallot - capers - gherkin - dill

Did you know we have a wee dish on our menu called the ‘Day Boat Fish’ which is our way of having a bit of fun. Using the best of Scottish produce and afar, our wonderful Chefs take the best catch from our suppliers of that day and let their imaginations go wild. Remember to ask our wonderful staff what the special dish is today!

Here’s some of the little fishy’s we’ve had on recently.

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What’s your plans for Valentine’s Day? Come and spend it with us and your better half of course!

Presenting… ‘Bespoke Filth’
A divine Valentines evening for two of complete spoilage. We’ve created a package of everything we do best here at Junk and then made it even sexier. If you’re looking to impress this will be sure to do the trick!

Limited availability! (we’ve already sold half our tables so get your booking in quick so not to miss out) Only menu running for the evening! Over 18s only for the night. Dietary options available upon request.

Book now at www.wearejunk.co.uk/reservations (Link in Bio) or call us on 0131 563 9085 💋

What’s your thoughts on a cheese course? We love it! A wee treat for those of you with less of a sweet tooth or if you’re like us as an extra dish before (or after) dessert. Plus a great excuse to get another beverage.
Can you tell that when we go out ourselves, we always go biiiggg!

This is our current cheese dish on offer…

What a Pear
Gingerbread- Reserva Goats Cheese - Pear

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We’re back open from tomorrow folks!

Have you checked out our menu yet? We are still running the same amazing dishes up until our seasonal change in Spring. If you’ve not tried our current offerings yet then now is the time. We have a fabulous wee bar area available for cocktails and drinks too! Pop in and say hello. We’d love to see you. ❤️

Book your table at www.wearejunk.co.uk/reservations (Link in Bio)

Our amazing lady Shannon is not only fabulous at serving you all our Junk, she is also an incredibly talented award winning artist.

Shannon has graciously given up her time off to vamp up our upstairs bathroom into a rather naughty wee space. Definitely PG plus! Here’s a little sneak peak… :)

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