Kushi-ya in Nottingham

Good quality food. Portion is smaller than expected. Recommend lunch if people who desire value otherwise you eat but you may still feel hungry. Recommend week days lunch. Weekend waiting long if people are busy better week day.

The food was decent but really disappointed with the service. I appreciate there is a time limit per table of 90 minutes (which is already shorter than most restaurants) and we were unfortunately running late by 20 minutes but had advised the restaurant of this before arriving, but to tell you "time is up" and to start moving you to a table in the bar area whilst you are half way through putting food into your mouth is pretty poor customer service. Not something I've ever experienced at a restaurant before and hopefully won't experience again. Unfortunately a sour way to end what could have been an enjoyable experience. Simply not enough time for those with big appetites to have their food and desserts in comfort as opposed to a sprint finish. Spoke to the manager about this afterwards who understood the situation. Unfortunately will not be visiting again in a hurry.

Not enough stars available.. I'd been to old venue. New bigger place chic and still welcoming. Pickles still fab. Amazake the best pud I've had at a restaurant in decades. Outstanding. Definitely something for everyone.

Amazing food. Amazing service. The lunch time menu is knock out. Best Japanese restaurant in Nottingham without a doubt.

The manager wore baggy trousers and a pair of blue ASICS for dinner service

Visited this gem of a restaurant for lunch. Everything that we ordered was so full of flavour and it was all so fresh. Perfect portion sizes to try a bit of everything. All the staff were super helpful. I absolutely loved everything I tried and cannot wait to be back.

Great location and atmosphere. The food was amazing, mainly Japanese skewers with a variety of sauces full of flavour. They also have a rotating selection of specials to keep the menu interesting. We loved the Tira-Miso, a great reinterpretation of the tiramisu while being true to the original.

food was unreal and our waitress was lovely!! definitely worth a visit for the prawn sando alone!!!

So disappointing, I have been recommended this restaurant by many people but left feeling disappointed. Food is not authentic AT ALL. Everything is very average and some dishes are more Korean inspired. I would not recommend as there are plenty more restaurants in Nottingham that are worth going to.

**Extremely Overhyped!! An insult to Japanese Cuisine** The food average. Service average. Drinks average. Prices High!!! If you have never tasted any East Asian flavours and would like an introduction this is a great place to try. However you can get a cheaper, tastier experience in many more places. I would not waste your time.

Amazing place! I highly recommend

Very rude assistant manager. Food was good but completely let down by the male waiter that served us.

The beef skewers with black garlic had a pleasant sauce, but the beef was quite tough, the shrimp chewy, and the pork dry; everything was excessively salty. The portions were small, tapas-style, which would have been acceptable if not for the high price—the least expensive skewer cost £8. This would have been justifiable with good food and service, but the excessive saltiness and the waiters' eagerness for us to pay (despite our stay being under an hour and unfinished drinks) were disappointing. When we politely voiced our concerns about the food, we were immediately presented with the bill. We frequently dine out and seek establishments that stand behind their reputation and offer excellent service; unfortunately, this was not the case. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant unless you have extra money to spend and are unsure where else to dine. I apologize if this sounds harsh, but I felt these points needed to be mentioned.

Amazing food. Delicious and filling. Excellent staff too.

Report to eat. The skewers were too salty and the portions were surprisingly small. The only thing that tasted good was the matcha cake, but there was no need to make this trip just for the matcha cake.

They charged me a £120 cancellation fee despite a health emergency. I love the food here, but the management are unkind and clearly don’t value their returning customers.

Kushiya is my favourite restaurant in Nottingham! I've been to their old and new venue and the food is always amazing, the service is great and the venue has a great atmosphere. Their bar is great too with some lovely cocktails. I recommend it to anyone coming to Nottingham.

The prawn sandwich taste nice. The rice and sauce with egg is so good. The matcha cheesecake is the star of the restaurant.

Tasty Japanese small plates in a relaxed atmosphere. Service was very quick and the staff were helpful. Personal fave dishes were the prawn toast and prawn katsu Sando ! Menu seems to update pretty frequently so check the most up to date menu on the website before you visit.

We have been going to Kushi-ya for years before they moved venues. We were always impressed with the service, food, and atmosphere of the small restaurant. Upon visiting them for the 1st time in the new venue I have to say I was deeply let down. The atmosphere and service has gone downhill even though the food has remained excellent. I observed the staff work and it all seemed rushed, unorganised and stressful. We were waiting maybe 20 minutes for someone to realise we haven't even been approached to order drinks which has never been an issue before. I really feel the service is no longer personable upon moving to the new venue, not too sure if it is due to the fact the new staff are all very young students with little experience in providing outstanding service which is to be expected from our previous Kuahi-ya experiences. We even attempted calling in to book a few months in advance for a special birthday and were told in a very unpleasant way that they probably won't accommodate it with some unreasonable and strange excuses and to email the request, which I have done and never received a response to. I feel it's definitely lost its magic unfortunately, and it's not something I wished upon this place. We will come back as the food is obviously outstanding however we would LOVE to see a focus on service and atmosphere which would be expected from a Michelin Star restaurant.

Recientemente he probado un par de veces a comer aquí, ambas sin éxito en que me den una mesa. La primera vez fue en el antiguo local y me dijeron que era una espera de 45 minutos que estaba dispuesto a aceptar, pero me dijeron que no me permitían salir y volver. Era un día frío y lluvioso y no había dónde esperar ( una pareja que esperaba había ocupado los 2 únicos asientos ) por lo que significaría estar de pie junto a la puerta durante 45 minutos. Decidimos comer en otro lugar. Ayer me hizo ilusión volver a intentarlo , llegué antes que mi amigo y entré a solicitar mesa para 2 . No se dio la bienvenida, en cambio me dijeron que tendría que esperar de 15 a 20 minutos, pero sólo cuando mi amigo hubiera llegado! Había muchas mesas vacías junto a la entrada , ¿por qué no se me permitió sentarme y esperar a mi amigo allí no tengo ni idea ? Esperé afuera a que llegara mi amiga , mientras tanto un hombre llegó a su teléfono y entró para unirse a una mujer solitaria que estaba sentada en las mesas de entrada. Claramente se le había permitido el privilegio de sentarse y que su compañero de almuerzo se uniera a ella. La cantidad de reglas que emite este establecimiento sobre la camarera de mesas es asombrosa , grosera y arrogante. Nobu , Hakkasan y Zuma no son de los que he frecuentado muchas veces en los 20 años que he vivido en Dubai y nunca se me ha dado ni una sola vez una lista de reglas re tablas y se me ha dicho que espere. ¡Y esperar afuera! Necesitan seriamente revisar su política de no reservas a la hora del almuerzo y entrenar a su personal grosero en el arte de la hospitalidad.

Food was exceptional as always.

Yummy food, expensive but good quality. Really nice, fast service. Love the interior design of the restaurant.

Ex-loyal customer. Used to book this repeatedly. Policy states charge for late cancellation, but when their system wouldn't allow cancellation they still threatened to take charge, even after explaining the day before! Arrogant, unfair and a shame.

Been waiting to come to this restaurant for some time. Finally I was invited by my lovely neighbour as my big birthday treat from her. Had a lovely welcome on arrival, where we were able to enjoy a nice pre meal drink. We was taken to our table which was perfect as we were able to speak in comfort. The dishes we shared were truly outstanding. Love the combination of flavours that was created by the very talented kitchen team. Our waiting staff were all polite and respectful. I seriously can wait to go back there. A big thank you to the whole team working on that night. 10/10+

We’ve visited Kushi Ya once before when it was in the old building. I’ve got to say I preferred the old place so much more ok I understand they had to move to larger premises but I felt the new place was too clinical and bright it’s lost the cool edgy vibe the old place had. Food was good but not as nice as our first visit we had a few mistakes with our order and as soon as we were finished we were rushed off our table for the next customers. I’d probably visit again for lunch but wouldn’t return for an evening meal.

I visited Kushi-ya for my birthday celebration at 9pm. Upon arrival, we were seated at the bar tables where we planned to enjoy drinks and desserts. However, we were informed desserts could only be served in the dining room. After being moved to the main dining area, we ordered a combination of items including a main course. While the matcha basque cheesecake was excellent, the main dish and other desserts fell short of expectations. After a brief 30-minute stay, we requested the bill. The server then informed us, rather abruptly, that the establishment is intended for dining, not solely desserts - despite us having ordered a main course. This interaction significantly dampened what was meant to be a special occasion. I would respectfully suggest updating your reservation system and website to clearly communicate any dining requirements, particularly for later bookings at 9pm when lighter meals or desserts might be more appropriate for some guests. Additionally, this information would be helpful on the booking form to set proper expectations. Given our experience, particularly the service approach on a birthday celebration, I cannot recommend this establishment at present.

Food was very nice but i did not like that me andy partner felt rushed at the end . they led us in 10mins after our reservation therefore we should get 10mins extra at the end .. instead we get glares that state we need to leave…

My first visit yesterday teatime. Very hard to get a table and certainly not through just walking in. We had to book some weeks in advance to get an hour and a half time slot for earlier in the evening. The restaurant has an attractive if not minimalistic decor The staff were welcoming and service was attentive without being overbearing throughout our meal. I was hugely impressed with the food which I suppose is best described as Japanese tapas. Clearly the chefs in the kitchen take a pride in the creation and presentation of their food. I have absolutely no hesitation in giving Kushiya five stars on all counts. And I look forward to returning there to eat in the future.

Kushi-ya is an incredible restaurant that deserves all the hype. Amazing, unique food; great service; and good prices.

Okay food but horribly arrogant server.

There are very few places in the UK that sell raw fish, but when I went there and tried it, it was so delicious... The price is a bit steep compared to Korea, but I recommend it. The mini oden soup was delicious. It tasted like tonkotsu soup. The sake they sold was also delicious.

I first came here in 2021 with a friend. I had done poorly on an exam. He suggested Japanese food. ‘Ah, I’m not really up for sushi’ I remarked. He grinned and said ‘no, just wait’. Since then I have taken several people there for lunch. When I take time off from being a pillar of strength to my community, I go to Kushi-ya, just tucked away. It doesn’t need to show you where it is, it’s that confident. The little prawn things are great, the chicken and egg yolk combo also. However the star of the show for me are the desserts. I could sit and glaze over the Tiramisu all day…but what kind of man would I be without also saying the matcha lime cheesecake was a smoke show. The pastry chef obviously takes things seriously. He inspires us all to do better; to take that craftsmanship and focus into each day. You may get lost on your way to Kushi-ya, only to realise it could found in your heart all along.

Been several times but this was my first trip to the new location and it didn’t disappoint. Food was lovely as always and staff were great. Can’t wait to go back and sit outside as that will be fab! Disagree with Linda J and as we were sat fairly close to them, had the unfortunate experience of having to listen to the way they spoke to the staff too! I’m sure Kushi-ya are relieved they won’t be back!

Terrible service. They forgot one dish and as it's a 90 min slot we were told to eat it quickly if they made it or not have a pudding. It was their fault but they wouldn't give us the 10 mins it took to cook it. Manager was rude and disrespectful. They obviously don't value customers. Won't be back and wouldn't recommend this restaurant. There's much better ones with a nicer atmosphere, food and service.

We have been Kushi-ya regulars since the start and were nervous going to the new premises after many wonderful experiences at the original location. We needn’t have worried. The food and service were just as good. In fact, we thought the food quality and ambience was even better than ever. A truly memorable experience in every respect.

Lovely, reasonably priced lunch for two. Great atmosphere, delicious food and plenty of choice for vegetarians. Highly recommended.

Came here last year for dinner and had a wonderful meal. The service was excellent too. Really a spot worth making the journey for.

We had been curious to try Kushi-ya after hearing nothing but rave reviews and were lucky enough to be able to secure a table without a reservation. What I will say first and foremost is that Asian flavours generally are not my favourite. However after visiting Kushi-ya I am reconsidering that perspective. I had the edamame, tofu skewer with egg yolk, grilled artichoke, rice with curry sauce and shared a cabbage salad with my boyfriend. Everything was just so delicious. There was a decent number of veggie options. I tried some sake which was also really great. Others in our group had the pork with ?lettuce leaves and it was some of the best and most tender pork they'd ever had, literally fall apart tender. My boyfriend remarked the prawn toast was also some of the nicest he'd ever had. I would say the decor inside sometimes reminded me of a public toilet with the white tiling, but I wouldn't let this put me off returning for the delicious food. I think it might be a good place to try if you're peckish but not too hungry as the small dishes and ordering as much or as little as you want support this.

For a mid-grade tapas restaurant you gotta be honest. The ambience and layout are great, clean lines and a open space. However, the service was okay for this type of place. One of the servers knew the the menu and gave good recommendations. As far as the food, it was good--but just okay for the price. The pickle plate, matcha cheesecake, tuna plate, and the shrimp sando were all good. But the skewers--as a skewer restaurant were overcooked and over salted. So that was disappointing. Overall, an underwhelming experience

Food was delicious. Only downside was the x4 reminders the table was only reserved for 90 mins. Felt like we were on a stop watch, and the persistent check ups took away from the experience 😕

Love the new venue. Even though they have far more covers, nothing changes. The food is exceptionally good

Great selection of food. Highly recommend

This is such a lovely place. The food is awesome- we ended up ordering 9 dishes for the three of us. Highly recommend.

Suberbly tasty dishes The margaritas are top teir and the prawn toast is a fantastic tasty twist

A minimalist Japanese restaurant tucked away in a hidden alleyway in Nottingham, Kushi-ya offers creative small plates and skewers. The cheesecake was exceptional - an explosion of flavours with a perfectly firm and crisp crust. However, the tuna was underwhelming, lacking flavour and suggesting that the quality of the fish may not match the premium pricing. While the overall experience was enjoyable, I agree with some reviews that suggest the restaurant is somewhat overhyped, especially considering the abundance of similar establishments offering comparable quality at more competitive prices.

Came here for lunch and found it to be mediocre and overpriced. I’m surprised it’s in the Michelin guide as it was very basic Japanese curry and skewers- not bad but nothing particularly special or creative. The chicken was over-salted, even without the dipping sauce. The beef skewers were the best part of the meal. Perhaps this would be impressive for those who are unfamiliar with Japanese cuisine? To me, it was a basic meal at a high price point. A service charge is also automatically added to every meal even though the service was ordinary. I think tips should be discretionary, not automatic.

The food was incredible, but the waiters clearly hated themselves and everyone they were serving. Every single one was rude and disgusting to us. Even though the food is good, go somewhere else. Honestly you’re less likely to see people with giant sticks up their ass at an orgy

First time in the new location and it gets better and better and better. Wonderful food, excellent inside. A real gem in Nottingham

If you rly wanan go to this restaurant， remember with a reservation and wait for an extra 30

Outstanding. I’d eat here every day if I could get a table!!

The food was incredible the staff were lovely and the catered to a special request which I am extremely grateful for .

Everytime I come I am disappointed they have took something off the menu only for it to be replaced with something as good if not better. As much as I miss the sweetcorn and kale fritters I had one of my favourite evenings tonight. I sure next time will be better again. I used to love this place as a well kept secret. Sadly know everyone knows just how good it is.

Disappointing. Booked table for 9.30pm. Shouldn't take bookings so late if staff not happy with this. Staff were talking quickly, rushing us, washing all the tables around us while we were still eating. Very dark, so hard to read menu. Some lovely tastes initially but everything started to taste the same after a while. Overpriced. Clinical environment, no atmosphere.

Absolute 10/10 one of the best meals I’ve had. Food was unreal the prawn toast & pork skewers were the highlight. And the yuzu margs! Highly recommend

Epic spot with incredible food. Can’t rate it high enough!!!

High quality food, great service.😊

We had a beautiful meal with our Son and daughter in law. Had never been before then but definitely want to return.

Excellent service and food, though the atmosphere and setting doesn’t quite match the same standard

A great experience again. Prawn Toast and sando highlights but cocktails aren't half bad either!

Third visit and every time we book for next time before we've even left. Amazing food. A game changer for dining in Nottingham.

Top quality food, one of the best Nottingham for sure.

The best restaurant I've been to in Nottingham with outstanding food and value. I couldn't recommend this restaurant highly enough!

We had the set lunch menu with drinks £50 for 2. Place was well set out, service wa quick and staff polite.

If you know Japanese cuisine , don't waste your time. For me, this place is an insult to Japanese cuisine. No taste, no authenticity and expensive. Super disappointed.

The bar area has a wide range of japanese whisky to choose from. I had no issues with the service. I feel the decor could be improved, way too minimalistic in my opinion.

Great food and service with a busy relaxed buzz.

If you want to dream about food this is where those dreams start

Fantastic experience. Great service, food and drinks

Friendly staff Food was incredible Five stars

This is the first time we’ve been to their new place and we are pleased to say the food was still very good and the atmosphere was similar to the old venue. We had a few new dishes from the specials which were excellent. Hopefully it will now be easier to get a table as we had to book our Fri night slot about 3 months ago! Photos are from various visits

delicious as always probably the best non michelin starred restaurant in notts

Being featured on a national restaurant ranking and so highly praised, I was excited to try Kushi-ya but was left disappointed. Service was attentive but had a tendency to try to take items we were not finished with - having to police staff while trying to enjoy my food is unpleasant. Some items of food, with a special shout out to the chicken tsukune and lamb chops, were delicious. Other items, like the chicken skin, were tasteless. I would have been satisfied if the price matched the portion size and quality, but £8 for the smallest single lamb chop and £5 for two thimbles of prawn toast? Paying north of £40 a head for food and leaving hungry left a sour note.

Always will be a banger, the new building is a great pick too

I am a loyal customer to Kushi-Ya and can safely say the new location is a great success. Current vegan menus are pictured. I had the tofu skewers (which are a must at every visit), the shallot skewers (on the right) and cabbage salad (this was surprisingly delicious!). Also had a Yuzu Margarita (another go to order) and the new Yuzu lager (very tasty). The restaurant staff remain really friendly and attentive. Excited to come back!

Managed to get a walk-in for which I was most grateful. Service very good although at 90 minutes they will bring you the bill. Also, all the plates will come pretty quickly so expect tepid food. Some interesting dishes and others less so. The Iberian pork special skewer was basically a piece of pork with a bit of Wasabi on the side. The duck hearts were great and nice to see on the menu. The pork shoulder very good but be prepared to bust the cholesterol level with the amount of fat. Crispy tofu well cooked but there’s only so much you can do with crispy tofu Limited wine list, reasonably priced but quality could be a bit better. maybe it’s because of the hype and the long waiting list, but I don’t know if I would wait to get a table. Very much enjoyed my evening and maybe expectations too high. Nonetheless, would recommend to anyone visiting Nottingham.

Always a treat to come here. Their food pleases the eye and the taste buds and isn’t heavy on the wallet.

The most incredible meal and service at Kushi Ya! Heard so much hype about the food here and it really didn't disappoint, the flavours are amazing! A special shout out to Dan, his knowledge and recommendations made the meal and experience even better! Highly recommend this place:)

Underwhelming and pretentious. Food overpriced and bland.

I should really give it zero star. We were turned down as we were 3 and they were only ready to take 2 so we had to choose if we wanted to drop one of our party… as we pointed they were many free table we were told these were for drinks only. First time I tried but it was so rude I will not give it another chance.

My whole family used to be their loyal customers since they opened in OG site. But I think they've just lost us today after our lunch visit. First, let's talk about customer service: staff are rude and unprofessional in handling customers arrival. we arrived and told them there is one more person arrive in just few minutes and we are happy to make order for this person in advance (that means even if that person not arrive, we would still be happy to pay for that portion). was told "No, you have to wait" by a female staff in very demanding and bossy tone of voice. She then instructed to sit at the table near the bar. We were like "ok it's fine", just few moments later another male staff came and instructed us to a table which I told him: "we are still waiting", he did not want to hear, just said "I am guiding you from here". We followed his instruction, sat at a table, about to order then another male staff came and asked why us sitting there and rushed us out to near the entrance to continue waiting; to this point I felt so humiliated, I tried to explain but he told off and kept arguing that I told him we are 2 pp. The level of being humiliated reached the peak, I could feel my face turned red and hot while other customers looking at us. We finally got a table with very high chairs and I explained to them that my mom who is old having problems with her legs and knees and she would not feel comfortable sitting on high chairs, No sympathy from the staff, no other options provided, he left us there dealing with the issue. We still ended up staying there for the lunch as it was a special day for my mom but the terrible customer service left us in trauma experience. Secondly: foods are way too salty, no improvement or change compared to the menu years ago. Lack of the authentic Japanese taste as well. We really should have stripped off the service charge from the bill as they don't deserve it at all. What a shame

Had our first trip to the new restaurant last night. As usual amazing food with some fantastic new additions. The new restaurant is excellent and laid out very well. Every staff member was super helpful. Can’t wait to go again Thank you 🤩

Really great food in a lovely atmosphere and with great service. What more do you need to know?! (Try the prawn toast 👌)

Just go. Support restaurants like this, don't give your money to toss places like Las Iguanas or Hooters.

One of those meals you're still thinking about days later ! Fun way to eat with lots of stuff to try, enjoyed all of them. I highly recommend this place. Exceptional

This is simply one of the best meals I've ever had. This place is Michelin quality. The food, the service, the atmosphere, it was just perfect. I sometimes say id like to give a place a 6th star. I would give Kushi-ya a 7th star. I can't wait for their new bigger place to open. Everything, and I mean everything was stunning. An Umami Overdose!! The Prawn Roll starter, stunning. The spice on the Edamame Beans, stunning. The Prawn Katsu, off the scale. The Chicken Skewers, incredible. The Pork shoulder with lettuce and tempura, incredible. The dessert of the Brown Sugar Parfait, unbelievable. Great value for money, a lovely team serving us. This was so special and will long live in the memory. The best restaurant I have been to this year.

This place never dissapoints. The Prawn Sando gets me every time and the matcha cheesecake is fantastic. We got a little carried away ordering, but enjoyed everything!

Way overrated and too big for its boots. Kushi-ya has to do better, especially there’s such competition in Nottingham, even just among Japanese places. We were seated in the middle of the cramped room so asked to move to one on the edge. Were told no - because others were booked there. We were booked first so don’t understand why we couldn’t have the table we wanted. Not a good way to make guests feel at ease. The table was also wobbly - we had to put a folded up serviette under one corner, like in a Pizza Express. We had a couple of nice dishes, but nothing that warranted the price. Several dishes were essentially street food (which is fine) but at Michelin-star-wannabe prices. We had the prawn sando, which was a fairly nice, very small prawn cocktail sandwich. The gochujang mentioned on the menu was barely noticeable. Safe, lunchtime food made for Instagram, not for tasting good. For £12. Similarly the Tira-miso didn’t have coffee in it (again fine, but not explained on the menu) and didn’t really taste that Japanese either - putting miso in something and serving it in a bamboo dish doesn’t make it Japanese. I thought it was nice enough. My wife (tiramisu aficionado) thought it was terrible. But it was huge so ultimately it was a sickly bowl of creamy stuff. Our cocktails were over sweet and boring. When you have such amazing raw ingredients to choose from they really were bad. The service was friendly enough and prompt. The decor was uninspired, stark, verging on caricature and cheap looking (the toilets were pretty much unchanged since Alley Cafe days). But my main concern was the complete lack of any Japanese people, either among the diners or in the kitchen. Barring one Japanese waiter - who, it should be said, did have a good knowledge of the menu when we asked for more details about the pretentiously minimal descriptions. I’m all for cross pollination and fusion food. But when you’re so clearly marketing yourself as “authentic” modern Japanese cuisine, to see the owners/head chef are either not present or just not of Japanese heritage just smacks of cynical appropriation. Maybe this would sit better if the price tag wasn’t so cynical, or the menu was more honest about its mixture of ingredients. And the threat of being charged if you don’t show up, and the “we will need your table back by…” shenanigans and compulsory service charge. Well it goes on… Knock 10% off prices, serve tasty dishes not trendy ones, serve dinner at dinner time (small plates can still be dinner), ask diners how they’re finding the food, try to accommodate diners’ reasonable requests (especially when they’ve just arrived), put some stuff up on the walls, and stop trying to appear exclusive. Then you might earn your place in a great spot in a great food city.

It tastes so bad... It’s super salty and hard to swallow. While eating it, I thought of a post I read on Xiaohongshu: “The longer I stay in the UK, the higher my tolerance for food becomes.” If I hadn’t just come back from China, would I feel better? eat? But it tastes really bad. It’s not as delicious as the white people’s cafeteria in our company. The delicious prawn toast is just what you can imagine...it’s not as good as Pizza Hut’s phoenix shrimps, the chicken balls are super salty, and it’s not as good as the domestic Oden 🍢beef. Yes...it tastes like paste and is hard to chew.

Good restaurant with a small menu of items done very well

Always amazing. Great flavours, delicious combinations. Specials are always worth checking out. can't wait for the new restaurant!

Delicious food, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Everything we ordered was superb, but sweetcorn and kale kakiage was absolutely fantastic, highly recommend it. And as for desserts, the parfait with sesame crisp is simply divine... I'll definitely be back.

Faultless meal! Impossible to choose a favourite dish as they were all delicious. Cocktails as well were great, little twists on classics. Service was speedy and friendly.

Everything was so good. The food is exquisite. The wagyu beef skewers were melt in the mouth. Perfect

Amazing tapas style small dishes with so much flavour! Definitely check out the specials! Not cheap but well worth the money 😊

Highly recommend the lunch offer.

Absolutely fantastic. Can’t really fault anything.

Brilliant place, fantastic food.

The matcha cheesecake had a distinctly FISHY taste, which was quite off-putting and ended up spoiling our experience. It was the only taste we remembered after the meal. As it was my first time trying matcha cheesecake, I wasn't sure if this was normal. Later, I learned that matcha can sometimes taste fishy if it's of lower quality, stored improperly, or if there has been cross-contamination with seafood. I contacted the restaurant via Instagram to inquire, but they only stated that their cheesecake doesn’t taste fishy and did not acknowledge my concern or apologise. Further messages were ignored. I hope the restaurant can improve its quality control and customer service to ensure a better experience for all diners. Besides that, all the other dishes were perfect. We booked weeks in advance and we couldn't wait to try their food. The Japanese hamachi was a taste of heaven.

A really excellent Japanese inspired small plates experience. The food is not only outstanding but creative too. There is a unique take on tapas/small plates with flavours still being authentic and true to Japanese cuisine. A decent selection of sake and drinks too, and overall just a great dinner/drinks place.