KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar (Solihull) in Solihull

A nice Japanese themed restaurant on Solihull High Street, good service, nice staff, food comes quite quickly. A bit pricey but we enjoy our meals there. Premium sushi platter is excellent, if pricey. All the tempura is good. The pork donburi has improved. Nice wine. Good cocktails. The red rice ale is good but wasn't available at the last visit. Toilets need better cleaning.

My new favourite place in Solihull!! Honestly can’t recommend it enough, the staff have always been so unbelievably lovely. The food is wonderful and it’s super super cute inside. Give yourself a treat and go.

Next level! I can’t tell you how good it is here… it’s one of those places you pay a bit extra for and you’re not bothered. Great food, cocktails, staff and atmosphere. One of our favourite restaurants.

¡Increíble! El sushi estaba fuera de este mundo. Lo recomendaría a todos mis amigos. El sushi del volcán era sólo una locura. Sabroso...

I am speachless from the service to food and the people. The staff are amazing, service and the food is flawless you get every penny you pay for and considering you pay more at other average restaurants this blows them out of the equation 5 star easily.Amelia was our server amd she was amazing gave us amazing recommendations and explained the menu well.Will definitely be back

We went to the restaurant for the first time and I must say I was impressed by the place. The vibe is really nice, the food amazing. The only one thing I could say was the service was a bit on the slow side, but I must admit the restaurant was fully booked. If you planing on going, definitely make a booking before hand as it looks like the place is really popular

Excelente comida y servicio! Soy un habitual en este fantástico restaurante debido a la comida increíble (nunca una mala comida) y el personal excelente y amable. El ambiente es estupendo y es mi restaurante favorito cuando me encuentro con amigos.

We had the Afternoon Tea and the sushi was delicious but the meal was not in the slightest filling. The sushi portions were more suited to one person and the sweet section was mediocre and we finished it all within 10 minutes. We had to order an extra Cali roll off the main menu as we didn't feel it was enough. Service was mixed - staff were friendly but they all basically forgot about us several times. At one point I was turned from my chair trying to get their attention for what felt like a good five minutes, I shouted excuse me across a table to one and was not heard and they served/cleared other tables around us but had no awareness of us. So I ended up having to get up to grab someone (to ask for our tea again). I wouldn't mind if they were busy or short-staffed but they weren't. We got our tea well after we had finished our meal, with no apology. And they forgot to bring our bill so we got up again and paid at the till. The same waitress we had asked for it rung the register and didn't seem to appear to have any recollection that we'd asked for it. We probably could have walked out without paying as the staff, were there, but seem to be daydreaming. They took the money without showing the bill and admittedly we could have asked but you don't expect to need to check in a place like this and for a fixed price afternoon tea - anyway, it meant we were charged a 10% service charge for a routine afternoon tea for two on a quiet afternoon which we were ignored for most of the time, so this was really disappointing. Especially as it was for my birthday - I'm not someone who looks for special treatment but basic service levels would have been nice, for a bill that came to £90 lunch for two. My friend paid and I hadn't realised this until after we left as I would have asked them to take the service charge off... And there is also the awkwardness of making a fuss when my friend is trying to treat me. Having said this, the sushi was lovely and overall vibe was good, so I would probably go here again but I wouldn't recommend the afternoon tea or expect any real attentiveness from the staff. Also, reading some of the other lower rated reviews, the responses/mannerism from KIBOU management are concerning, so it doesn't look like giving feedback gets you anywhere...

**Review for Kibou:** I had an incredibly disappointing experience at Kibou that I feel compelled to share. We were informed that our reservation was for 8:10 PM, and despite traveling from a distance, we arrived at 8:15 PM. Upon arrival, a male worker at the front door refused us entry, claiming that we were five minutes late and that the kitchen was closed—even though their website clearly states they are open until 10 PM. As we tried to explain our situation, the manager abruptly interrupted, told us to leave, and made a shocking statement about having "enough of our people," which felt overtly racist. To make matters worse, she refused to provide her name and even called the police on us. This experience left a sour taste in our mouths, not just because of the poor customer service, but also due to the unacceptable behavior exhibited by the management. I cannot recommend Kibou based on this experience. Save your time and money and look for a restaurant that values its customers.

Great food and even better service from lovely brianna

Sushi was really tasty and fresh!! Brianna was very friendly and helpful with great service, 10/10 experience, would definitely come back again

Delicious food with many options to pick from. The customer service was exceptional; the staff went above and beyond by providing me with a vase for my flowers. Overall, Kibou is a good choice for anyone looking for great food and outstanding service. I highly recommend it!

Excelente comida, servicio amable y excelentes cócteles Gracias, espero volver a visitarlo El personal era muy atento y servicial

Visité Kibou en Solihull después de escuchar tantas cosas buenas de familiares y amigos, ¡es seguro decir que NO me decepcionó! ¡Como amante del sushi y los mariscos estaba en mi elemento! Una selección tan grande de suculento sushi y otros platos tradicionales japoneses, esta fue mi primera visita y estaba tan consentido para la elección que tuve que conseguir algunos platos / platos. He adjuntado algunas imágenes a continuación e increíble es una eufemismo! No era solo la comida lo que era genial, era el personal también, muy atento, muy bien informado y siempre feliz de ayudar / explicar algo si no estaba seguro. Muy contento con la comida y muy contento con el servicio... 5 ⭐️👏

We ate very tasty sushi. The table at the bar was a bit noisy, the staff was friendly and accommodating ❤️ the food was served gradually.

Rude staff and tasteless sushi.

I visit this restaurant regularly, it is a fantastic place to meet with friends and for date night. The atmosphere and decoration is cosy and unique. The food is unreal, it is so freshly made. On occasions the staff sometimes have been a little rude but the food makes up for it.

Good food, service, ambience and friendly staff. Food was delicious and good value for money. Ticks all boxes, can’t wait to get back!!

Mi pareja y yo queríamos salir a almorzar, y después de una fantástica primera visita decidimos volver. Disfrutamos del vuelo de sake 2 sakes y 2 licores de postre, el personal era atento y atento. Tomé el karage de pollo, trozos tiernos de muslo de pollo tempura con salsa de mayo picante. Mi compañero tenía coliflor dinamita, floretes adobados con una salsa picante y dulce tipo teriyaki. Para nuestra red, yo siendo un amante del sushi y tenía el plato de sushi, gunkan, inari, nigiri, sashimi, & maki. ¡Todo recién preparado y sabroso! Mi compañero tenía un tazón ligero y fresco lleno de sabores y texturas.

Went this evening for my wife’s birthday - this is arguably one of the best meals we have had in a long time! The service was excellent from start to finish - attentive without being stuffy, which is my favourite. Particular favourites were the crab bao bun, the scallop tataki and the wagyu nigiri! The chicken nanban and the chashu were unbelievably tasty too! Will definitely be coming again to try other bits on the menu.

Good good, not outstanding. Excellent customer service.

Was an outstanding night, our server Amelia was amazing and very polite.Would definitely recommend to go, will be returning very soon

Service was amazing from the whole team the server Amelia was amazing helped us with everything and all our questions.The food was amazing definitely will be returning Well done to the whole team at Kibou

Haven’t attended yet - due to go this evening but not impressed with the customer service on the phone so don’t have high hopes for this place.

Food and staff were excellent. Great atmosphere

Best sushi in and around Solihull! Absolutely recommended

2nd visit here for us, really nice setting, friendly staff and varied menu. The veggy sushi is awesome.

The food was outstanding, and the overall dining experience was excellent. Highly recommend!

Great place, unexpected, good sushi and attentive service. Only proviso is the appalling western Muzak. When such an effort has been made in atmosphere some Japanese classical music would be so much more appropriate.

員工親切盡責，上菜速度適中，不用等太久。食物美味，魚生新鮮，拉麵湯底濃郁，炸物鬆脆，壽司米粒煮得剛好，和牛肉味香濃，入口即化。

Visited over 8 times, one of my favourite foods in Solihull. Highly recommend it to everyone. Their salmon is very fresh, Volcano Roll is super nice.

Awesome Japanese experience! Great food, great staff. The restaurant is located near car parks and easy to access. Well decorated with a lot of taste. The food offering is complete there's a bit for everyone, fabulous drinks selection, Japanese sake, gins and whiskeys, great cocktails and all the classics beers and wines. We had a great time and we will visit again!

Just been myself and husband (27) taking my grandpa (98) who had never had Japanese. Food and atmosphere were great and staff were incredible. The man running front of house was lovely to my grandfather and let him try some sushi before choosing his dish as he was hesitant about the raw fish having never had it before. Made us feel very welcome. Great set menu deal as well.

Booked to eat here for my husband's birthday and we were not disappointed. Friendly greeting and drinks served straight away. The waitresses were very knowledgeable about the food and explained in detail what things were and made recommendations which was very helpful. We shared 5 different dishes which were all superb. The wagyu tatami was exceptional but we loved every dish. Would definitely return to eat here but make sure you book in advance as it gets very busy. Great atmosphere in the restaurant and you certainly didn't feel cramped at the table which was great.

Lovely and cozy atmosphere, staff are attentive and cheerful. Great food and very well presented. Much appreciated for the kind seat arrangement for my elderly family member. Definitely will go again!

My first visit to a Japanese restaurant, did not disappoint. A very helpful waiter took us through the lunch menu giving a full explanation of the dishes and food was fabulous.

Some of the best sushi I've ever had, food quality was amazing. Decor was really lovely and the staff were friendly. We came for a birthday and they made it really special. It is not the cheapest place to eat but the quality, setting and service are all fantastic so definitely worth it.

We eat here regularly with the kids. The service is always exceptional, just like the food. They are very accommodating for families.

Beautiful sushi restaurant, food is delicious and fresh, pitchi iced tea was amazing.

I've been to Kibou in Solihull a few times now and can confirm this place is faultless, not even if I try hard to find something wrong with it. They recently introduced sushi tacos, which make a great starter to share. Similar feedback was shared by other guests who visited the restaurant with me, who were similarly impressed with the quality of the food. Don't expect cheap but it's money well spent when you get this level of quality.

We experienced bottomless sushi and were very disappointed. It's hard to imagine that the combinations they prepared for the second and third stages were almost 75% salmon and avocado（yap, we don’t know what we are going to have, sounds fancy the chef prepared for you…). The salmon had no flavour, and as we ate, we kept wondering why the bottomless sushi category is so much limited. If they are really afraid of food cost, they shall consider to call stop the bottomless sushi menu instead of serving the same within 90minutes. It's very disappointing not to be able to try other flavours. Don’t wanna waste so we had it all, we are not really full but we are tired with the tasteless sushi. The rice tasted similar to supermarket sushi... it's unbelievable that this is a highly-rated Japanese restaurant. The fried chicken and takoyaki tasted good, but they weren't unlimited... I wouldn't recommend this place to any sushi fans, as you'll leave disappointed. The environment and service were nice, but the food was just too disappointing. Maybe only the bottomless sushi menu deserves disrespectful. We have no guts to visit again just to keep my love to sushi. Hoping we are the only one feeling this way.

Amelia and team were fantastic. Food was amazing and service was prompt, efficient and friendly. Great job! 👏

We came here for a shared birthday meal as a group of 4. Some of the things we ordered were: -From the set menu: Takoyaki (fried balls with octopus) and duck teriyaki poke bowl. - Dynamite prawn tacos and the Volcano roll The freshness of the ingredients was very evident in every bite. The flavours were absolutely phenomenal! This was our first time at a Japanese restaurant, and it did not disappoint. There was something for everyone and every person in our group thoroughly enjoyed their meal. We also ordered prawn crackers and even those were the best ones we've ever had! Before I forget, they give you chopsticks but you can ask for a fork (I did). 10/10 on our experience here, we highly recommend this place and we will come back again !!!!

Visited for our anniversary and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent, and the food was possibly some of the best I’ve ever eaten, along with the drinks being superb. Will absolutely be revisiting if in the area again, one of our best dining experiences.

We really enjoyed our visit to Kibou. The menu was well explained and good recommendations from the staff. Delicious food and good service. Well worth a visit.

Went for lunch on Saturday. Food and service were great but the music was very loud. Would visit again but choose to would sit outside for more peaceful lunch.

Excellent food and service. Nothing was too much trouble. The Bottomless brunch was amazing value for money. Way too much food. Will definitely recommend it to my friends .

We had the bottomless Brunch. The amount of food far excels the price, we couldnt eat it all! Staff were so friendly and went out of their way to help. Will be back again soon

Had the bottomless brunch for a birthday and just wow... absolute abundance of food, fantastic service and great ambiance

Good food but I found the staff a bit irritating.

Nice place the food was tasty but 😀 we was 4 people for a bottomless sushi and basically you have 90 minutes and three type of dishes to taste after you taste them all then you can order more but you have just few types of sushi you can order and the waiter is talking their time so you end up with a feeling that you went there for a bottomless sushi but on the end it was limited sushi experience 🤣🤣🤣 so very mixed feelings good and bad 🫡

Great Japanese restaurant in Solihull. Strongly recommend the volcano sushi.

So the atmosphere is really nice. Had the worst sea food experience. Ordered sea food ramen, I couldn't take a single bite because of the smell from the food, left the clams and the large prawn untouched. Literally the smell was the worst because i dont know may be the batch wasnt current or idk. I did eat the ramen and spice level was good. Also asked for halal sushi as they made it with sake, but said they couldn't as its made in bulk which was totally acceptable. The guy also put me on discount because of the food. But had a terrible experience as I am a foodie and nothing else matters.

First time eating here & won't be my last. Having worked as a sushi chef in the past and reviewing kibou in the past, I decided to take my family. Definitely NOT disappointed. I myself had the spicy tuna roll & duck and cucumber with an okite iru. My partner had the volcano Roll and a Yuyake. My son had a chicken ramen vegetarian broth as the regular is spicy. Afterwards, we enjoyed apple gyoza, yuzu cheesecake, and mango sorbet. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely. The staff are very helpful and attentive.

Lovely meal, great service and recommendations from the waitress

Third time I've eaten here and standards are starting to slip a little. Plenty of staff but most are standing around chatting with each other not paying attention. Had to ask for drinks twice even though my glass was empty for 10 mins. Had to ask for water and the complementary nuts. Had to ask for chilli twice. Sashimi was good but clearly not as fresh as previous visits. Sushi not quite rolled correctly. Portions also smaller. Spent over 85 quid and left feeling a little disappointed and almost felt like disputing the service charge. It's great to have this in Solihull but having sloppy service when paying premium prices isn't really acceptable. Updated. Been coming back and the service and food has been superb. Great variations on the menu and great staff. Well done Kibou!

Great venue,staff excellent food and service 👍 we’ll be back soon. Great for couples,families and friends.excellent menu.

One of the best sushi place I ever tried, we’ve been to the one in Cheltenham which is good too but this was extremely fresh and the staff was very professional 10/10

Friday afternoon at kibou, Japanese restaurant, we had the set menu £23 each,excellent service, great food,and first time using chopsticks (🤣). Will definitely be back soon.A great experience and well worth a visit.

I visited here with two friends who were celebrating their silver wedding anniversary. We were not disappointed with our choice! It was our first visit but definitely won’t be our last. The service was superb & the food delicious. We shared so many tasty dishes. My friend was so impressed with the tempura prawns starter that he had another portion all to himself instead of a dessert! Can’t wait to return & will recommend to everyone I meet!!!

The vegan menu had great options, the quality of the food was amazing. Great friendly and fast service, great atmosphere.Definitely will be visiting again.

This restaurant took payment from my card 2 times on the night (each payment being around £120) then the next day whilst I was at home took a further £120. Took three payments total, one without my card or me being present?! Since they have then taken over 4 days to get back to me and have now told me I am lying about this even when I have provided bank statements and have confirmation from my bank that they have duplicated the payment multiple times. It’s been raised as fraud and I have also reported it as a breach of data protection as they’ve stored my bank details and used it to repeat the payment a day later. They still have yet to return my money to me. Avoid this restaurant at all costs unless you want your bank card to be charged multiple times and then be called a liar when trying to get your money back. Something dodgy definitely going on at this site.

This restaurant took payment from my card 2 times on the night (each payment being around £120) then the next day whilst I was at home took a further £120. Took three payments total, one without my card or me being present?! Since they have then taken over 4 days to get back to me and have now told me I am lying about this even when I have provided bank statements and have confirmation from my bank that they have duplicated the payment multiple times. It’s been raised as fraud and I have also reported it as a breach of data protection as they’ve stored my bank details and used it to repeat the payment a day later. They still have yet to return my money to me. Avoid this restaurant at all costs unless you want your bank card to be charged multiple times and then be called a liar when trying to get your money back. Something dodgy definitely going on at this site.

Don’t go here, wouldn’t recommend. Took duplicate money and now won’t refund it. Awful customer service. Save yourself the trouble.

Fantastic place, very friendly staff, but most of all: fantastic sushi. The sushi master recommended the "surf and turf" set, which was simply divine.

One of the best Sushi, sophisticated balacne of taste.My favorite is surfenture with wagu beef on top

Sushi master is the best. Best sushi I have ever eaten.

First visit, but will definitely be back. Lovely food and wine with friendly service. Well worth a visit.

Me and my bf love sushi and wanted to try Kibou for its bottomless sushi. Really gorgeous restaurant and the food was incredible. Vegan / veggie options too. Staff were super friendly. Will defo visit again.

We went for a lunch and have a lunch set menu really good value for money and food tasty staff very friendly too highly recommended 5*

Great food, great service and presentation was very good

The wide selection of nigiri is delicate, tender and buttery. Sushi and Katsu was very delicious as well. Service was very lovely and had knowledge about the food. Especially Mikey provided a great service and was very friendly towards us.

Revisiting tomorrow a special occasion. Didn't disappoint: delicious food, great service and lively atmosphere.

In a nutshell....food was excellent, I want to go back!!!

Beautiful food, lovely location and nice feeling premises with a good vibe. We've been here 3 times know and would be going more if we lived closer.

The food served here is flavoursome but not exciting. It is very standard western Japanese fare that is probably slightly overpriced. Cannot complain about the price too much though as the service was brilliant and considering how packed the place was quite quick as well. The sashimi was the highlight of the meal - fresh and delicious. The volcano roll pieces, though tummy, need to be rolled tighter or made smaller. They were a tad too big for the mouth. My wife had to pick it apart to be able to eat it. That is a sushi sin!

Definitely recommend. Dined in for a birthday meal and the staff were all lovely and very attentive, went above and beyond to check what foods my mother could eat (soya allergen) and they constantly checked if the table were happy so it was overall a great experience. Thank you to all the staff

Food was good but Lucy our server made our evening so great. She looked after my friends with allergies so well and was so patient with our many questions!

We really enjoyed this place, the interior is just gorgeous and the atmosphere and service are both great! We had the sushi platter, the fried squid, chicken karaage and bao buns which were all delicious. Had the kibou cocktail which I would 100% recommend! We will definitely be back.

Discover the finest sushi in the Solihull area at this remarkable dining spot, where I've enjoyed several unforgettable visits. Each experience has consistently offered culinary delights that are simply divine. Not only is the sushi exceptional, but their cheesecake is an absolute must-try! The establishment boasts a comprehensive selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to complement your meal. The ambiance inside is tastefully designed, exuding a warm and welcoming vibe. While the service is generally relaxed, providing an unhurried dining experience, it occasionally borders on being too laid-back. A touch more attentiveness could truly perfect the overall experience.

Fantastic food, sashimi excellent!! California Rolls wonderful, big portions 😋...not in Scotland...😕

Superb food but quite expensive. We had lots of starters and just ordered extra if we had room for more.

Always enjoy visit, very consistent

A good option to consider when heading to Solihull for a meal. Attentive and professional staff really help bring this place to life. Great atmosphere top. The staff explain the menu to you. Will return. But need to save up 1st!

Bottomless Sushi The scam restaurant! Very unpleasant experience!

Best Japanese food ever had in UK so far!

Tasty food, excellent quick service and nice atmosphere. First visit here and will definitely be returning.

Tried the bottomless sushi here, and it's absolutely excellent. Attentive staff as always.

Visited the venue for the first time on Sunday for the new brunch menue. Really pleased with it fairly priced, great cocktails and obviously amazing food.

Absolutely amazing little Japanese restaurant in the hearth of Solihull. The food was Absolutely top notch, definitely going back again for more.

It's busy for a reason, food was great and staff are really nice

Fantastic experience from entering to leaving. Staff and food fabulous. Had a great meal and a really wonderful tea to go with it. Very reasonably priced for a high quality of food and service. Will call again when next in town. Highly recommend.

Can't fault it. All good. The food had this delicate, subtle Japanese flavour/taste. Lovely place with very good service. The volcano roll is to die for.

Nice place for Japanese style food in Solihull. Good selection of sushi and sashimi alongside hot dishes such as ramen and curries. Tempura prawns are a highlight, as are the cocktails. The Sakito cocktail is well worth a try.

I cannot recommend this place enough! The staff are so warm and helpful, the food is delicious (especially the Saba nigiri!), the decor is just beautiful and even the wasabi is fantastic! Always my favourite place to dine out!

Outstanding quality of food. Very friendly atmosphere. The bottomless sushi is definitely worth it

Fantastic food, drinks and atmosphere. Quick service with very attentive staff who went above and beyond to cater for an allergy.

Food was delicious and fresh !! The service was excellent, kind and warm! Atmosphere is super nice, warm and welcoming! Kids friendly! Fresh food! Highly recommended ! 💙

Nice spot, service was sluggish and unprofessional, food was a bit disappointing- the dynamite shrimps were not crunchy and missing seasoning, the Dun Bury dish was un balanced - way too much pork belly, not enough spice and salt.

Had a wonderful time at Kibou in Solihull, the staff were attentive and quick. The peach bellini cocktail is highly recommended as well as the Chicken Katsu. I visited on my birthday and enjoyed a complimentary dessert which was a really nice touch on the already amazing service. Thank you!