Finding the “best kebab in Edinburgh” is more complicated than it sounds. Everyone has their own preferences — some want soft wraps, others want a bit of crunch, and a few swear the secret is all in the chilli sauce. But when you look at the places that consistently get mentioned, they tend to share similar traits: properly grilled meat, fresh salad and a wrap or naan that doesn’t collapse halfway through. YAYA’s Grillhouse often comes up in these conversations because it focuses on those fundamentals.

One of the reasons locals return to YAYA’s is the way the meats are cooked. They keep the seasoning straightforward and the grilling consistent, which makes the kebabs feel balanced rather than overloaded. It’s the kind of approach that doesn’t need explanation — you can taste the difference the moment you take a bite. Add the fact that the menu lets you tailor the meal with sides or sauces without becoming complicated, and you can see why people recommend it.

Edinburgh’s kebab scene has plenty of competition, but the places that stand out aren’t the loudest ones. They’re the ones that treat a kebab as a complete meal instead of something thrown together. YAYA’s fits neatly into that category, offering the sort of quality that keeps it part of the ongoing “best kebab” debate without needing to push the claim too heavily.