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*Lohans in Buddhism

Lohan is the Chinese name for one who has followed the eight fold path and achieved enlightenment.

Well-known for their great wisdom, courage and supernatural powers the Lohans are able to ward off evil, becoming the guardian angels of the Buddhist temple.


There are 18 Lohan figures, painted, as legend has it, in 891AD by a Buddhist monk Guan Xiu. 

The origins and ethos of Lazy Lohan’s Bistro


Lazy Lohan’s Bistro was founded on the ethos of the Slow Food Movement (hence Lazy) and inspired by some of the principles of Buddhism (hence *Lohan).


The doors opened on 10th August 2007.  Tina Kenny, the owner/chef felt that Edinburgh was lacking in affordable eateries serving quality food, in a relaxed manner.  She wanted to promote healthy, inexpensive eating using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients; locally sourced wherever possible.


All dishes, including our daily bread, are made from start to finish on the premises.


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The Slow Food Movement and Eco-gastronomy


The Slow Food movement is founded upon this concept of eco-gastronomy – a recognition of the strong connections between plate and planet. 


The definition of Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. Set up in the late 1980’s in response to the gathering momentum of the Fast Food phenomenon, the Slow Food Movement believes that ‘the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.’

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158 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD  Tel 0131 556 8999