KIBOUsushi in Cheltenham

Frequently visit kibou with friends and work colleagues. Food is excellent and beautifully presented. Service is good. We had mixture of appetizers, mains and desert. Was bit disappointed when we were rushed at end of meal as they apparently needed our table, only to see that our table was still empty along with several others when we left later. When paying for our bill which we asked to be divided into drinks and food separately, we were charged twice for service charge. When we spoke to front of house they apologized and rectified the over charge be refunding us. We decided to finish our evening in the bar area. Ordered drinks, including coffees, only to discover we had incurred a service charge even though we had ordered at bar abd effectively served ourselves. I did challenge the charge and again it was rectified. So if you are just there for drinks, check your bill as you may well inadvertently incur service charges on just your drinks.

I choose this restaurant as the after event for my register office wedding . I was blown away by the delicious food, good value, really nice people and carefully curated atmosphere. I recommend to anyone and everyone if they want a delicious and authentic experience

Went for my birthday dinner with my husband and daughter. We had a fabulous evening. Atmosphere we fab, food was great as was the service. Highly recommended. Will be going back again soon I hope.

This was the first time my husband and I had visited Kibou and it was brilliant! We hadn't tried Japanese food before and really didn't know where to start but the staff were very friendly and helpful, offering suggestions and adapting menu items to suit dietary requirements. It was all really tasty (and the drinks were too). We'll definitely return and would recommend it to others.

Visited for a family meal, and couldn’t have asked for more. Food was wonderful, staff were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and considerate. I will be back!

Amazing venue and THE greatest service - food was the best I’ve had in a while have been to a few Kibou and they do not disappoint. Hats off for the service I wish I got the name of the waiter that night she was epic she even cheekily got us a free desert for anniversary and a polaroid! Was very touching and she even went above and beyond with recommendations 🫶 100% coming back ✌️

Hadn't been to a Japanese restaurant before but this was suggested as a good restaurant, so made a last minute booking whilst visiting Cheltenham. It did not disappoint. Layout was nice. Staff attentive and helpful (esp. with food and drink selection), but not overly fussy. Food and drink did not disappoint with a nice selection of shared dishes chosen. Price was not too bad for what we had. Would definitely recommend.

Could be a 3 or 4 star and depending on expectations a possible 5 for some people. I had high hopes for this place, a special occasion and love sushi. Whilst the decor is nice and customer service friendly enough feels like just going through the motions with the basic courtesy. As mentioned a special occasion and as I am not made of money feel this place is slightly overpriced for what you get, around 20%. Food was ok, but Sushi Daily just as good. There wasn't a buzz around the place. Overall not a bad place, but as will not go again it will be 4 stars from me but could easily be 3 too.

Oh my. We live this place so much we have been 3 times in the last couple of months. We NEED a kibou in Worcester PLEASE 🙏🏼 Food delicious. Volcanes rolls to die for. We first visited as a couple and then back with the little ones- they loved it too. The kids bento boxes are super cute. But seriously… a Worcester Kibou?! 💕

What a fabulous place! Amazing decor, friendly service and delicious food. Independent places are always worth supporting!

I had some vouchers given to me for.my birthday as the restaurant was top of.my list to visit. I wanted the champagne afternoon tea as it looked amazing. My wife rang up a week before to books us in. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table, our afternoon tea was explained and our tea order taken. The food looked amazing when it was brought to our table and it tasted as good as it looked. We had a few admitting glances from other guests!! The staff where lovely, incredibly polite and welcoming,nothing too much trouble . It was a fabulous experience and we will definitely be back to try other things in the menu.

Kibou is our favourite restaurant in Cheltenham for many reasons - wonderful food, delicious cocktails, great ambience, lovely staff. But today they outdid themselves. While waiting for our lunch, I suddenly developed breathing difficulties - it was extremely distressing and hard not to panic completely. The staff were incredible - helpful, sympathetic, and totally calm. I was fine after a while but I can't thank the staff enough for their professionalism. Highly, highly recommend!

This place is a real gem. Greeted warmly into a busy Saturday evening. All staff were very attentive and knowledgeable and really helped us make the right menu decisions. The menu is extensive and everything we had was absolutely delicious. Service was efficient but not quick enough to feel rushed, We were celebrating a birthday and a wonderful addition was a complimentary dessert complete with candle! A wonderful enjoyable evening with a fabulous atmosphere.

Booked into a local restuarant (not Kibou) for my birthday (don;t ask) celebration dinner, made them aware on booking of my onion and garlic intolerance, rang the day before too to confirm, in the event they had made no accommodations whatsover, just crossed most things off their menu. I find this dispiriting. I recognise how hard it is for a restaurant to cater for me, but I do not choose to have a food intolerance and it is a bit harsh to sit and watch others having a lovely meal whilst I eat mis-matched scraps. So we left. We walked to Kibou for a consolling cocktail or three, oh how we love their bar. And whilst there, we ordered just one dish each to eat at the bar (oh how we love the restaurant too) and I had my favourite, the tuna carpaccio on nori crisps, that they make willingly for me without onions or garlic and it is still delicious. Kibou therefore changed the evening from a disappointing start to a lovely celebration amongst excellent staff who are happy to make the necessary accommodations for my intolerances, and we had a lovely, lovely time. thank you to all at Kibou. Jude

We celebrated our wedding anniversary here and what a fantastic experience it was, from start to finish! The food was beautifully presented, delicious and we know we will soon return. Thank you to all the staff for their professionalism and kindness. What a gem of a place and a terrific find!

Visited here as a last minute meal out on a Friday, and although they were very busy and booked up, staff tried their best to still make space for us! We ordered a bit of everything to try… sushi, chicken skewers, noodles etc, and none left us disappointed! We loved absolutely each plate we ordered, it was unfortunate that the noodle portions were so big that we were unable to finish it all. We also ordered 2 different non-alcoholic cocktails which came out beautifully presented and tasted unlike anything we’ve tried before. Staff were also super helpful, walking us through the menu and the process of how the restaurant works carefully, making sure to answer any questions in full detail and keep checking up on us. The atmosphere of this place is also unmatched, and so cosy. Already telling our family and friends about this place :)

Came here for lunch with a voucher given to us for xmas.We knew it would be excellent as our grandson loves this place it came highly recommended .And it certainly was we hadn't tried sushi before so a few things were suggested .Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We will definitely return but don't live in Cheltenham. If you are visiting then go here you will not be dissapointed.

We started with impressive drinks from a bar team who knew their stuff and were happy to chat with us about the finer exciting points of our cocktails! Our food was exceptional. We had a table full of sharing platters and sampled most of the menu! Everything was so flavourful and well presented, and arrived quickly from great wait staff. The surprise came when we got the bill - such good value for money for the quality of food and beautiful restaurant! I'm excited for the next visit 😊

We chose a first visit to Kibou as a birthday celebration meal and we’re very happy with the decision! We already knew we wanted to try some of the Signature sushi and went for the Volcano and Lantern rolls (see pic). Everything was delicious and fresh. I also particularly enjoyed my Rhubarb & Jasmine cocktail. Can’t wait to visit again and try other dishes!

Fabulous food. Staff were helpful and friendly. Reasonably priced. Decor was great! Best sushi I've ever had. Would recommend

A wonderful lunch, excellent friendly staff who were most helpful. Fantastic food, we knew this as have been a few times before and hence another visit.

What a great experience all around as the food and the atmosphere was divine. The staff were so friendly and made my son's 8th birthday very special! They catered easily for my son's dietary requirements of being both vegan and gluten free! Highly recommend!

An amazing experience with fantastic decor, service and quality food. A brilliant venue for a family or friends event, we will definitely be back.

Daughter's birthday dinner, cocktails were amazing and the food delicious. My daughter was given a lovely chocolate cake with a sparkler in it. A really lovely touch. Highly recommend.

Beautifully decorated restaurant opposite Cavendish house, let down by average food at very high prices. Actually teh food is a little above average but still doesnt match some of the Asian restaurants in other towns. Place was busy so something is working.

Our first time here on our anniversary! From the off we were looked after by all the staff, but special thanks to Amy for brilliant service and warm welcome. The food was just fantastic. Real quality and great taste. Amazing sushi and gyoza starters. Great mains. Katzu Curry and Pork Ramen.

It’s a shame to have to write this however, after being a regular customer of Kibou over the years I can safely say I will not be back or recommending it. It’s honestly so extortionately priced for the level of service and what you get. Service : slow, wine brought out well after our food. After 1.05 mins we were asked to vacate our table. I was still eating! Food : better sushi places for much less money. They are totally relying on the aesthetic of the place. For £50 each I would expect so much more.

What a find, we were in Cheltenham looking for somewhere to eat prior to attending ba show at the Town Hall. We found Kibou just at the bottom of the stairs down from the car park. The ambience was great, very welcoming and several tables, including ours was very secluded. The staff were absolutely great, it was our first ever Japanese meal, everything was explained to us, every question answered comprehensively and politely. Don’t know what else to say except Go and Enjoy!

Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Cheltenham. Lovely food freshly cooked and great service. Would recommend and will return

Would highly recommend this restaurant- already looking forward to a return visit. Food was delicious - we had tempura prawns, pork belly and squid to start and then steak udon, teriyaki salmon and a pork ramen - all fantastic!! Can’t wait to go back and try the sushi!!

As always, we look forward to dine in at Kibou. Food is delicious, fast service and staff are always nice. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Fabulous food and great service as always. We have been on many occasions and are never dissapointed. Would advise booking in advance to guarantee a table.

I can’t believe we waited so long to visit Kibou. After hearing so many good things about the food and the service and the whole atmosphere. From the moment we were greeted at the door from the manager Gemma she went above and beyond to make us feel very welcomed as it was a birthday meal for this visit. Our waitress was attentive and made great serving suggestions. The food itself is what makes this place stand out. Each of our main meals were flavoursome and the sushi and bao buns were amazing too. We finished off with a couple of Saki flights as recommended and the whole first experience was amazing and even given a birthday cake to enjoy also. If you haven’t yet been what are you waiting for!

Love this restaurant so much. Went with my mum for a special Xmas lunch. Service and food was brilliant. The atmosphere is great and the food was fresh and beautifully prepared

We had been to the “old” Kibou and this was our first visit to the new restaurant. It did not disappoint! it was a birthday celebration for my son and the food and service were exceptional. All of the waitresses were lovely and one in particular (sorry, I don’t recall her name) recommended the absolutely superb cauliflower!! I’ve had some great sushi but this is right up there with the best. Certainly recommend this place. We are grateful to all of the team for a wonderful meal, which was a true celebration for my son and all of us. Thank you Kibou!!

You said 'So happy that we found you, every aspect of the Kibou experience is perfectly curated and expertly delivered. The atmosphere is friendly and laid back, which is reflected in the diversity of the customers all of whom have come to share eat and be together in your beautiful environment. The food is exemplary and presented beautifully. So much to choose from and tastes exquisite. The thread that gels the Kibou experience together is the staff, happy, helpful, and expert in their craft. Thank you thank you thank you. We will be back very soon!':

Great food and Great service 👍👍👍 It was our 4th visit and never been disappointed either at Lunch or dinner

Christmas celebration with family. Food was first class. Staff were very helpful and attentive.

My daughter and I have a Christmas tradition of shopping and lunch the day after Boxing Day each year and this year we booked a table at Kibou. We were not disappointed! The food was delicious, there was a great atmosphere and the staff were fabulous! We also both had an amazing non-alcoholic cocktail. I can’t comment on the price as my daughter paid - win win! We’ll definitely be back!

No idea how this is just two rankings higher than Yo Sushi for restaurants in Cheltenham. Really quick service. Friendly staff. Great food. Decor and interior is interesting and well done. Interesting that all the reviews dishing out 2 or 3 stars are people complaining...

We are regulars, but I remind myself that I must not forget to review Kibou Cheltenham every so often, but their welcome, food, ambience (helped along by the best possible cocktails) remains a constant, they are always a pleasure to visit. I am intolerant to...

Excellent, friendly service, as always, and terrific food, this is one of our ‘go to’ restaurants. The menu has plenty of options , so even if Sushi or Sashimi isn’t your thing there are plenty of other ‘hot’ options. From Bao buns to curries to...

Cools Vibes. Great Team working here. Food was TO DIE FOR. Rare to have such a good eating experience these days. A touch of magic here. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Very warm and welcoming staff. I decided to go outside of my comfort zone and take myself on a date. All of the members of staff I dealt with were super nice and any nervousness I had soon left. The service was excellent and the...

Five star meal and experience! Such an amazing ambiance, staff was all incredible, food was delicious. Lucia was our server and she took amazing care of us! Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back.

1st visit. Food & Service was fantastic. It was my daughter's bday and they brought out a small cake and a candle. It's the little things that make the difference.

I always want to celebrate special occasions at Kibou because they make an effort to surprise their customers and they do care. I recommend Kibou to friends and told them that this restaurant won't let them down.

The story: Two weeks prior, peeking through the restaurant window, I was intrigued to see the kitchen artizans hard at work creating sushi platters that looked vibrant but also elegant. On the 14th November at lunchtime, I was looking forward to trying Kibou as Japanese...

We had the private dining room for 10 of us & thoroughly enjoyed it! Food was excellent - as always & the service was great! Very attentive staff & nothing was too much trouble! It was my 3rd visit & will certainly be going again!

This restaurant has a great positive vibe, great food and wonderful service. Before dinner, our family sat up at the bar for a drink, loved the non alcoholic rhubarb and jasmine fizz cocktail. Family favourite food wise has to be the dynamite prawns and the...

Had a lovely meal at Kibou. The food was amazing and the staff we lovely. Special mention to our waitress Michelle and to Fon from the kitchen who baked a traditional Japanese cheesecake for my birthday, which was delicious. She even took the time to...

Our grandson chose Kibou again for his lunch out with us. Another really enjoyable meal and he couldn't wait to get home and tell his parent, in great detail, about everything he had tried (even the pickled ginger, which he thought was carrot)! This is...

I popped into Kibou for lunch during a shopping trip in Cheltenham, what a fantastic find! Even on a Sunday lunchtime the restaurant was popular spot and had a great vibe about it. Service was excellent, both polite and prompt. The food was outstanding, in...

Fantastic food and drink menu. A lovely experience. Highly recommended. A vast menu covering many styles of Japanese cooking. Really interesting cocktails and mocktails (mixed to order by Jacob)

I absolutely love KiboSushi. It’s our favourite place to get sushi and always exceptional service. The fish tastes so fresh and always with a beautiful combination of flavours. My only request is to bring back the PokeBowls - they were my absolute favourite and I’m...

Having been to some high-end Japanese restaurants in the UK, I was dubious as to whether Kibou could live up to the hype. Boy I was wrong, Kibou was superb! Food was authentic, flavourful and plentiful. The staff were particularly good and made our evening...

I’ve been going to Kibou restaurant for social events and as a treat for my birthday, since it opened. Food is extraordinary and service excellent, never disappoints year after year.

Used to be my favourite spot in Cheltenham when it was in it's original location, but since moving upstairs and under new management, the quality of ingredients has clearly gone down, prices gone up and, most importantly, what brought us back every time pre-COVID has...

A great choice for a birthday treat with the family. Friendly staff who gave a whistle stop of the menu then down to business..... trying to narrow down just what I was going to choose... The Bao buns are to die for and battered prawns....

Came for a date night with my husband having not eaten a lot of Japanese food before. The staff were so helpful making recommendations on what to order and how many dishes. The food was so delicious and I loved the decor and atmosphere as...

THIS IS MY THIRD VISIT TO KIBOU CHELTENHAM AND IS EVERY BIT AS GOOD AS I REMEMBERED FROM MY VERY FIRST DINING EXPERIENCE THERE. FOOD IS AMAZING AND THE SERVICE SO CARING AS THE STAFF ALL WANT YOU TO ENJOY YOUR MEAL - IT'S VERY...

It was my son’s choice for his 18th birthday as previous visitors to Kibou when it was in a basement. Everything was perfect but the highlights were the amazing staff - just lovely and friendly - and a surprise at the end. On the online...

Nice food and service, but was sat in the middle of the room near a service area. I didn’t love the food like I have had before at Japanese restaurants still had a nice time

Amazing service and hospitality from start to finish! I came to Kibou to celebrate my birthday with all my family. Lara was a brilliant host and her positive and friendly presence added to the great experience. Not the mention the food was great and was...

We had a amazing evening celebrating birthday, the food was excellent and we had a very good service , excellent atmosphere with unique culinary experience.

We came for a family meal for my birthday and had the most lovely time! Food was amazing and great value and the service was even better from Lara! She was great and made the experience even better, we will deffo be coming back and...

I treated my sister & neice to lunch on my birthday . They were very impressed with the food ( they live in Vancouver and have many good Japanese restaurants ) I was made to feel special and the food was excellent . We all...

Four of us went to KIBOU for a my late Birthday meal. None of us were quite sure what to expect as nobody knew very much about Japanese food. Our server (terrible, I cannot remember her name) was professional, providing excellent service, patient with us...

The food was absolutely incredible again, your standards never falter and the service was fabulous as always. You are our happy place!

I had the pleasure to dine at Kibou for a pre theatre dinner with 6 other girlfriends we had the most excellent food in the most delightful private room and were looked after by the very charming waitresses! It was an excellent start to our...

Excellent as usual, we have been here several times, although there were no clams in my seafood ramen.

Kibou was incredible from the minute we got in the restaurant until we left. We had amazing food and the service deserves 10 out of 10. Everyone was very professional and treated us warmly. We will most definitely be going back.

A wonderful restaurant with a lovely japanese decoration. Excellent atmosphere. Great food. We had the confit duck and curry noodles with chicken , both very tasty. Very friendly service.

Used to eat at this place when they had there premises in the basement a few doors up and was always amazing food and service. First time at there new larger premises but did not disappoint what so ever by far the best Japanese food...

Disappointed to find the eel dish had gone from the menu? Also thought that the portion sizes had reduced? No better than Wagamama and a little more expensive too!

Had a family meal. The vegetarians in our group shared some platters. Me and my son ordered some meat Dishes. I had the Chicken Katsu curry. The Best Chicken I have eaten so far. The flavour was not overwhelming. Just the right balance of flavour...

Amazing birthday meal. Food fab and our server, Chennie, was so lovely. I even got a birthday surprise pudding on the house!

First time visit. Food was amazing, so tasty. The staff were brilliant and gave good advice about what to try. Service was very good even though they appeared busy. Would deffinately recommend and we will be going again.

Took my 2 11 year old girls as a treat. The food was amazing. The bento box on the kids menu was large and was described as amazing by 1 of my daughters. My other daughter had the pork ramen and couldn't get the smile...

Sadly gone downhill since expanding I found it ironic tonight that Kibou had 10 year specials on their menu celebrating their 10 year anniversary. I’ve been a regular visitor on an almost monthly basis since they opened in the small basement next door and I’m...

Fabulous food and really great service. Never been before and the very-approachable staff were super helpful in advising us what sort of dishes go well together and how much to get. We went for a number of sharing dishes, and all of them were incredibly...

Lovely atmosphere and attentive staff made for a very pleasant lunchtime experience to celebrate my wife’s birthday along with other family members. The only disappointment was that Sesame Seed Prawn Toast was no longer on the menu due to apparent cost of making it! Got...

Another fantastic meal and visit we should come more often, service is always special love the feel of the place. We had the amazing dynamite prawns, amazing sushi and salad and of course the buns. Faultless will not leave it so long next time.

Excellent food and service. First time we had been to the new premises and the food was just as good as before, the new setting is much bigger than the previous one but it still has a great atmosphere.

Another great night. Happy staff and great food.. It is not surprising that you need to book.. Great atmosphere

Amazing staff, atmosphere & most important incredible service. Food is always consistently incredible. This is why we return time after time - this is our favourite restaurant in Cheltenham. Gemma is an amazing host & should be very proud of her staff!

We were greeted by a Paulo, a bubbly, charming and professional member of staff, had 5 star service from Angelo and a petite, always smiling lady, loved the food, ambiance and 2 different saques out of this world. If this experience doesn’t count as a...

Excellent meal with friends, excellent food and service and a great atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended.

The food was lovely and the service was brilliant. The waitress (sorry I didn't catch her name) saw my "happy birthday" glasses and asked if it was my birthday, which it was. After we ordered desert, she gave me a brownie and ice cream with...

Fabulous sushi and food!! Service was wonderful and so friendly. Brilliant evening, thanks for making my birthday memorable.

Excellent, friendly service from the team at Kibou. We chose to sat outside and our host kindly gave us a table inside as she anticipated it was going to rain! Delicious food, would come back for the volcano roll.

Second foray into Japanese food. Had a lovely lunch. Complimentary wasabi peas and water brought straight to us after being seated. Good choice for friend who has to have gluten free food. Only had chopsticks on the table, had to ask for knife and fork....

Our first day in Cheltenham we were walking around to see what options we had for lunch. We saw this place and really liked the decoration and cozy outside seating. The service was excellent. Very friendly staff. Loved the noodles and tempura shrimp.

Great service! Really helpful recommendations about what to eat and how much to order. Could have ordered most of the menu! Food was fresh and delicious! We’ll be back soon. A really lovely experience. Thank you.

Really was an amazing night at Kibou, the food was stunning the servers were great in a lovely relaxed setting. been lucky to eat in many top top restaurants and we cannot talk this place up enough. Well done to all involved

Poke bowls were amazing. We had the salmon and the tuna, delicious 😋 We wanted to order them again. I would also recommend the garlic edamame.

We had a fantastic experience at Kibou. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable which was helpful as the menu offered so many different choices. The food was absolutely delicious, authentic and displayed in a contemporary manner. We also loved the decor, gorgeous murals, sunken...

We love this place. We go for lunch most Wednesdays, and sometimes for an early dinner before Tivoi or Everyman. In case of the latter, we have a cocktail or two, heavens they are fabulous. Japanese is a relatively easy option for me - I...

A delightful birthday meal, easy to book, staff very welcoming, delicious ramen accompanied by a well presented cocktail

I love this restaurant. I have been a couple of times now and I've always tried dishes I wouldn't normally choose and I've been pleasantly surprised. I would usually always choose meat over fish, but the sushi is my favourite thing I've tried at Kibou....