South China Inn

South China Inn in Polwarth Gardens has been family-run since 1999, a long-standing neighbourhood Chinese in a quiet residential pocket of Edinburgh between Fountainbridge and the Meadows. Chef Anshi makes each dish from scratch — a point picked out by regulars who describe the food as distinctly less processed than the average British-Chinese takeaway. One Yelp reviewer called it "the yummiest, most elegant Chinese food available" in the area, and another noted the fresh ingredients assembled with genuine care. The shop is cash only and takeaway only, with no seated area, keeping it small and focused. Restaurant Guru rates it 4.4/5 from 32 reviews. Recent directory sources suggest hours may have changed since earlier listings; confirming current opening times before visiting is recommended.