I may have mentioned, previously, that I’m generally pretty hopeless when it comes to following other people’s recommendations for places to eat. As an illustration of this, a well-known literary paparazzo suggested that I should pay Tupiniquim a visit, somewhere around two years ago. So that’s how long I’ve been missing out on the absolute excellence on offer at this wonderful little Brazilian crepe kiosk.
Kiosk
Today’s sky was heavy and threatening. I suspected I might get caught in the rain, so legged it up the road with considerable swiftness of step. I was soon at the top of Middle Meadow Walk, where a joyfully sunny police box, containing the friendly Tupiniquim folks, awaited me.
They have a regularly changing selection of pancakes, across savoury and sweet tastes. They also have a selection of freshly squeezed juices, with the beetroot, carrot and apple variety immediately hooking me in. As I sipped on this sweetly earthy concoction, my pancake selection, the intriguingly named “release the chicken”, was prepared.
Juice
After questions around the application of homemade chilli sauce (yes) and jalapenos (yes) were answered, I was on my way, with an impressively bright and sizeable stuffed pancake in hand.
The light and crisp pancake was generously filled with lovely moist chicken, just enough cheese to bring things together, and ample virtuous goodness from sun-dried tomatoes, sweetcorn, and spinach. This was a hearty feast, with lovely flavours working harmonious, and a nice little kick from the chilli sauce.
Crepe
So overall, I thought Tupiniquim was an outstanding place. I’ve visited towards the end of its peak season, as I can imagine few more enjoyable ways of spending a warm day than munching on one of their crepes while basking in sunshine, but even on the colder days, the fillings they have on offer will provide excellent insulation against the vicissitudes of the Scottish winter. Go now and go often.
Scores
Blythe scores Tupiniquim
4.5/5 for food
4/5 for presentation
4/5 for service
4/5 for setting
giving an overall 16.5/20
I ate: “release the chicken” pancake
I drank: beetroot, carrot and apple juice
I wore: brown shoes
Total bill: £7.50
13 Comments
You wore the juice, eh? Was your tie the sad (or secretly pleased) recipient of the hot pink juice?
That was a deliberate mistake that I made just to check you were paying attention 😉
Everyone who have already visited Edinburgh and all its sights have now another reason to come back and taste not only a cooling breeze but also a piece of sky called Tupiniquim!!!!
There is no other place neither at old city or at the new one who can treat you with so much care. No, I’m not talking about any type of youth hostel. It is just an old refurnished kiosk full of joy, nice people and very good Brazilian food of course.
From glen to glen you can always have a break and taste a wonderful crepe with natural juices. Traditional Brazilian dishes are also a good option for those who are looking for new flavours while other places are full of mawkish food!
By the way, Fernando and Gardênia are a blessed couple with a sort of business which tends to increase by their ability and passion, to name but a few special skills!
I across a half world to drink and eat in one of the best places in the world! I was feel like home!
I’ve been in tupiniquin its countless times and I can say how wonderful the crepes are, the taste of Brazil is really it, and also the joy in Gardenia and Fernando’s face and attention given to customers, just amazing!!!! Congratulations and thank you guys for bringing a bit of Brazil to Scotland
QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST STREET FOOD IN EDINBURGH I HAVE EATEN.
FRESH INGREDIENTS. MADE FRESH IN FRONT OF YOU, AS WELL AS THE FRIENDLY FACES OF FERNANDO AND GARDENIA AND SOMETIMES THERE WEE BOY NOAH… I´VE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES AT THE KIOSK NOT JUST WITH THE FOOD AND THE JUICES BUT WITH THE VIBE THEY HAVE CREATED…
10 OUT OF 10
A wee place with great food and great people! Healthy, delicious food, with ‘gluten free’ options 🙂 The only place with the unique ‘Brazilian feijoada’ on Saturdays, highly recommended if you are in Edinburgh!