Kokoro in Kingston upon Thames

Food was delicious especially spicy fried wings! ❤️

Now closed This restaurant appears to have lost its identity. It used to offer a great menu, but all our group could say today was ... It's "Ok". Before it was always "Fantastic". Original review Limited menu. Average dishes. A far cry from this once excellent restaurant.

If you’re looking for a solo dining place, this is it, they have tables facing the window for single diners. I came here to try the black bean noodles, the noodles had a perfect texture, not too soft and the plenty black bean sauce - tasted slightly charred. I’d like there to be more meat, only had small slices very minuscule (there’s a seafood variation of it, so maybe go for that if you want more variety in your toppings). They also gave side dishes of some kimchi and radish for free, cups and water is on the table for you to self serve. You pay at the counter at the end, so just go up to the counter when you’re ready. Already pretty busy when I came even though they just opened. This place gave a family and home cook vibe, brilliant pricing.

HORRIBLE STAFF. My child has diary allergy so I asked them about any dairy in selected dishes. The waiter was super unfriendly and rude. On my question she looked at us with super rude face and said “what dairy is?!?!” “I don’t think there is any milk product in it” I asked if it’s possible to double check because it’s very important. She turned around rolling her eyes then came back with her colleague and he said THERE IS milk as an ingredient…. No apologies no nothing from that woman. We just stood up and left. Will never come to this place again!!!

The food came out so fast, amazing kind and friendly service too. The food was incredible we ordered the Kung Po Chicken (attached photo), beef ho fun noodles, twice cooked belly pork and the pork and cabbage dumplings. All of it was so good!