What is Edamame.uk?
A multilingual marketplace connecting London's East Asian community — find housing, jobs, services and more in your preferred language.
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Why Edamame?
Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kongers, Korean — we come from different countries, but share so much. We grow up eating rice every day. We understand the value of a good rice cooker. We know the struggle of finding a hairdresser who actually knows how to work with Asian hair.
When you move to London, these everyday things suddenly become real challenges. Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace are great, but they're not built for us. You can't search in your language. You can't tell who's from your community. That's why we built Edamame.
Buy a second-hand Zojirushi rice cooker from someone who knows it's worth keeping
Find a hairdresser who's experienced with straight Asian hair — recommended by people like you
Look for a flatshare where your housemates understand that cooking with garlic and soy sauce is just normal
Discover part-time jobs at Asian restaurants, bubble tea shops, or businesses that value your language skills
Post in whatever language you're comfortable with — every listing is automatically translated into all supported languages by AI, so everyone in the community can understand. Edamame is the community noticeboard we wished existed when we first arrived. A place where East Asians in London can help each other out — in your own language, with people who just get it.
What You Can Do
Housing
Find flatshares, studio apartments, and rooms from trusted community members.
Jobs
Discover job openings at restaurants, shops, and offices that value your language skills.
Buy & Sell
Buy and sell electronics, furniture, clothes and more within the community.
Services
Find hairdressers, tutors, translators and other service providers who speak your language.
Community
Join language exchanges, social events, and connect with people who share your interests.
Messaging
Chat directly with other users in real-time, in your preferred language.
How It Works
Create a Free Account
Sign up in seconds. Choose your preferred language from English, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean.
Browse or Post
Search listings by category, location, and price — or create your own post to reach the community.
Connect & Message
Message other users directly. Our AI translation helps bridge language gaps.
Done!
Meet up safely, complete your transaction, and leave a review to help the community.
Our Values
Trust & Safety
User verification, trust scores, and moderation keep the platform safe for everyone.
Inclusivity
Open to everyone — all backgrounds, all experience levels, all languages welcome.
Language Support
Full support for English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. No language barrier.
Community First
Built by the community, for the community. 100% free to use.