Miso Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne

Absolutely superb little restaurant, there is a fantastic range of small plates, each and every one delicious and individual. Staff are wonderful too. Can't recommend highly enough.

The best lunch I’ve eaten in NCL for a very long time. Everything tasted incredible, the decor is really cool, loved the decks and records downstairs, then upstairs was elevated and elegant. The whole place has a really cool vibe without being wanky. The service was class- when we asked about the menu, specific dishes were explained to us which personalised the whole experience. We were there on a Fri afternoon but I can’t wait to go back on a Sat night when the tunes will be on, the cocktails look lush, and I want to try out the Sake!

Fantastic food and service every time we've visited

We enjoyed a brilliant meal at Miso Ouseburn. The flavours of all the dishes were all perfectly executed complementing the high quality produce used. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for top quality meal in very aesthetic surroundings. Brilliant Restaurant!

The food here was amazing. Myself and a mate visited here on a busy Saturday night and was lucky enough to get a table. The menu was small but had a good selection of both meat and vegetable selection. We ordered a few things from the menu a chicken dish, beef, lamb skewers, gyoza and we originally ordered grilled vegetables but we were convinced to try the tempura battered vegetables instead. It was definitely a good call. The food was excellent and I don't say that lightly. Perfectly cooked full of flavor and the lamb was my favourite. I was expecting it to have a bite and chew, it melted in the mouth it was beautiful. The drinks we had were also very nice. The Japanese beer hit the spot and I got the chance to try a Japanese sake. Having never tried it I asked for a recommendation and I was not disappointed, very smooth pleasant drink. The staff though clearly busy were polite and friendly. the person who took our order turned out to be the owner and we had a very good chat with him. he definitely knows what's best to have from the menu and drinks suggestions are on point . Both my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed miso Newcastle. Highly recommend going here. Normally I would take a picture of the food but it was so nice by the time I thought to take a picture we had eaten it all.

This is the best Asian fusion restaurant in Newcastle, it's not even close. The food was excellent, ingredients sourced locally, pure finesse. The owner is just amazing, very passionate about the food, in depth knowledge of how everything is prepared, how they're sourcing it, where from, pairings with wine. We've been here a year ago and when we came back he remembered us and we had a nice chat... I think this says everything really. Ohh, music and atmosphere are great as well, everything is too notch.

I absolutely love Miso and if you live in Newcastle you should give it a go. The atmosphere inside is really cool - a great front of house team, cocktails and stripped down brickwork look with chill lighting. The food is superb; lots of traditional Japanese dishes but with little hits (for instance lovage) that elevates them to the next level. They have a cocktail bar that delivers to a brilliant quality and the whole experience is always good. I will definitely eat here again and champion it to anyone anyone heading to the Ouseburn. One of my favourite places to eat in Newcastle and just generally a lush experience. Grab a few beers in the Ouseburn and head here for dinner, you will not be disappointed...

When I visited miso, they had changed their menu to an izakaya style. I tied their gyozas and some small plates. The food is really good, but a little pricey.

Unauthentic. Awkward. Misguided. A Japanese restaurant that removes Ramen from the menu when the weather is warm? The red flags were out and rightly so. We were told the service would be slow... (there were 8 people in the restaurant) We were told dishes would come out separately. (They did, a good 10 minutes apart and in the case of the lukewarm steak, 20 minutes. Even the Waiter thought all our dishes had been served. (Whilst we waited for the steak) It all feels a little lost, and at times, it is barely Japanese. I might be wrong, but it would seem there has been a significant shift in the kitchen. The review pictures from 2023 are night and day from our August 2024 experience.

Proper standout, unbelievable food, newcastle should be proud

Gorgeous food , we had a bit of everything between 5 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed everything! The staff went out of there way to explain the menu and provide the loveliest service , very polite and welcoming . Id say its probably the best food I've tasted, highly recommended, I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Professional service and friendly staff

Been here a few times since it opened but the new menu has really raised the bar. Every dish was delicious, the pricing seems odd but you get what you pay for: deep, layered flavours and brilliantly curated unique dishes. Just yum! Thank you.

The menu offers only small portions, priced the same as full-sized portions at other restaurants. They seemed aware that the food wasn't up to standard, as they gave us a £2 discount on the bill instead of serving it properly in the first place. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone—it's a complete waste of money and hardly qualifies as a proper meal which makes you feel full at least!

No ramen in half of the year for summer! Even if the weather is 11 degrees, the excuse is to serve mini plates which are super expensive dishes, good job 👏 (just choose a Michelin star restaurant for filling food with the money you put in).

Hands down the best restaurant in newcastle. Not a fan of the cocktails but the food and service is something else. Must visit.

Highly recommended, reviews are spot on. Great Japanese place (non-sushi) in Ouseburn. Service: young, slim, blonde local lad. Very friendly and professional. Hats of to him. Location/decor: next to Brinkburn Brewery. Upstairs and downstairs seating. Book in advance to be upstairs, though downstairs is spacious and a little more casual. Decor all in-keeping and cool. Retro LP’s and speaker system in use. Great times being played. Food/drink: delicious! Clean and fresh. It is quality over quantity make no mistake. We had: • braised cabbage and capers - delicious, the sauce it came in was perfect for the dish • steak tataki - delicious, cooked to perfection. The chilli oil, everything. Perfect • chicken gyozas - delicious! Again the sauce/oil was perfectly balanced • Ramen (pork) - very nice. Should be a bit bigger, ramen IMO is not a small “fine dining” dish. Broth could’ve had more punch also. Still good, but more 7/10 for those reasons as opposed to the 9-10/10 for the rest. • Sake - two varieties, one nutty/oaky notes, one plum, both a perfect accompaniment. Would love to go again. Great experience all in all.

Fantastic service, phenomenal food, lovely atmosphere. A true hidden gem.

The venue has remained the same but the food has bottomed. Terrible compared to the original template. Have the owners changed? Never again

Lovely restaurant. The food was great, service was amazing. Recommending the broccoli with miso dip.

What an exceptional restaurant Miso is! From the food, atmosphere and customer service, I couldn't rate this place more highly. And a special thank you to the bartender (sorry, I forgot his name!) - he made me the best mocktail I had ever had! We visited 2 weeks ago and cannot wait to return and try next months menu!

Beautiful food. I especially loved the ramen. Thank you .

To the point - the food was substandard. Third visit. Staff are great and polite and prompt. The food has definitely deteriorated. Small plate Hispic cabbage tepid and undercooked, pork belly - 4 chunks - 3 delicious, 1 a lump of fat. Ramen, x 2 , tepid (again), cold upper layer, noodles that were remarkably similar to instant noodles (but undercooked), the bowls are small. Altogether a poor show. Ate at Maki&Ramen Edinburgh 2 days ago - the ramen bowls are very much better Ate at St Vincent’s Newcastle last night- the Hispic cabbage is how it should be done. Sorry for the negative feedback and thanks for not charging for the Ramen whilst pointing out that you thought the noodles were cooked to your satisfaction and that the liquid was hot enough as demonstrated by your finger thermometer. As a local independent restaurant it’s perhaps unfair to compare you with a national chain of Ramen restaurants or a Newcastle conglomerate, but our previous experiences put you above them .

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere, music. Really enjoyed our lunch left relaxed. Gyoza 🥟 are delicious, but all the food was. Will definitely be back.

Delicious food - beef tataki, enoki mushrooms, gyoza and broth were highlights. Staff went above and beyond to make us a little soup broth (not officially on the menu) and fitted us into a busy schedule. Everything tasted amazing, thoroughly impressed 👏 a treat

The food at miso is exceptional and has gotten better and better each time I’ve been. The service is also fantastic. All staff are really attentive and welcoming!! Definitely a new regular spot.

Not up to the standard of old. The small plates of broccoli and beef were excellent but let down massively by the Ramen. No where near enough broth and although I don't mind my pork being served pink it has no place in a bowl of Ramen. Due to the fatty cut of pork and being served rather pink it made for some tough eating with chopsticks.

The only good ramen in Newcastle at present. Pricey (similar to London prices) but I would definitely choose Miso over Butakun if unsure.

Absolutely fabulous on every level - staff were lush, food was delicious, wine was banging. Get on down!

I do not recommend this restaurant to other Asians. It has a very nice and clean environment, niche modern interior design, and good service, I don't deny that, but the food is way overpriced, and it’s not that tasty. I have had all kinds of Asian skewers, and I have never seen any skewers this chunky and chewy, and no proper sauce on the top, but drops of soy sauce come with it! And I can not believe this is 11 pounds! With no veggies or anything that comes with it! I wanted to order some miso soup because thought a restaurant named Miso would have some, but no, all they have is a broth of ramen, so I am grateful they gave me a small plate of soup. It’s good but too spicy. I wish I could give this restaurant a higher score, but they don't have many authentic Asian foods here and everything is overpriced. I don’t mind paying 1.50 for service because it’s good service, but overall I didn't enjoy eating here.

The best restaurants are the ones where you can't replicate the food at home or if you could it would be difficult. Secondly the ones that nail the atmosphere and vibe. Miso accomplishes both. Yakitori menu 🤤

Good atmosphere. Skewered pork belly was really good, but overall their food is not authentic, small portions, extremely overpriced and they charge 15% service charges for group of 5 or more.

By far the best meal I’ve ever eaten. Me and my girlfriend both had pork ramen, which was amazing. The egg was so tasty and the pork was incredible. We also got Karage chicken and a pork side, both of which were amazing. The staff were super friendly and made it a great experience.

Second time coming here, me and my girlfriend have been very impressed both times. Is by far our favourite restaurant in Newcastle and would recommend to anyone. Food is off the charts, quick service and friendly staff, deserves more recognition !

One of my favourite restaurants in Newcastle, and absolutely my favourite place in Newcastle for cocktails!

Really chilled vibe in this place. Goyzo, picked veg, cabbage and beef all delicious. Cool servers and prompt. No complaints at all and would recommend. Probably not great for gluten free diner as lots of soy sauce and no mention of gluten free on the menu

10/10 from the food, service and atmosphere! Couldn’t recommend this place more. Such a gem!

Cool restaurant with tasty Japanese food and great service. We have a newborn, so the restaurant changed our table to be downstairs, which was really nice. They had Kirin on tap, which was a treat. The broccoli tempura was lovely and my husband especially enjoyed the pork.

Miso is a great spot away from the bustle of Newcastle city centre for date nights, catch ups with friends or a solo Ramen fix. Pulling in a great crowd who appreciate great food and drinks, it's a winner for those craving punchy flavours made with care and using quality ingredients. Stopped by again yesterday for a late lunch. Worked through all the Konro plates and gyoza, went with the great wine recommendations and cocktails from the blackboard. The charred Hispi, Beef Tartare and Pork Belly were all standout, but every dish and drink brings it's A-game to work with each dish on the menu. If you can, try it all.

Very good but there is room for improvement. I really enjoyed the starters, all three were prepared impeccably! The main on the other hand, the bowl of ramen, did not live up to the same standard. The flavours were great, although the ajitsuke egg was a little overpowered by soy sauce, but as the star of the show the bowl was too small and not hot enough. There just wasn't enough broth. At this price point I would have expected the main to be more filling and without the starters we would have left hungry.

Normally this place is our favourite spot in Newcastle and serves high quality food. However, we got told today when we arrived that there was a new head chef. The menu didn’t have much variety for meat options and provided a lot of veggie options which were very pricey. The food was very under-seasoned or overly salty and we were really disappointed and probably won’t come back until the reviews start improving again. It’s a shame as like I said before this place used to the top spot for us.

Popped in randomly for lunch, couldn’t have had a better experience. From the chat to the drinks to the food itself - try the broccoli it’s delicious! 10/10 Thank you for the hospitality you made our day.

Lovely food but super overpriced! The vegan ramen option is delicious but definitely not worth the cost and the starters/sharing plates are tiny considering what you pay for them. Really really yummy just let down by prices :((

Absolutely stunning food, amazing atmosphere and brilliant service couldn’t ask for more from a place. Just make sure you book.

Food was really good, however we enjoyed the other dishes more then the ramen, which I found to be not very flavorful and more oily which was disappointing, no disrespect but it was lacking Daishi and salt for the most part and you should try infuse more flavored into broth by starting with a shiitake mushroom base, the pork was really good tho. Best part was potato salad and the beef, they were really good. I liked the vibe overall but it is expensive and the waiter asked us if we wanted water, which we needed as although the ramen was lacking salt, the rest of the food was so salty, so we assumed it was tap water and he kept bringing us fresh bottles and each was I think £5-10 extra charge each which is crazy and when we found out at end it was a bit of a slap in face, you would think you guys would tell someone before they were going to spend £5-10on a £2.45 bottle of water… just crazy.

Wonderful food with friendly and attentive service, and relaxed atmosphere. The special cocktail (a take on a paper plane) was delicious too.

Absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere! Lovely vegetarian and vegan options, cocktails, mocktails - everything was perfect! Can't wait to come back

Hope next visit will be better. Suppose to be a good noodle restaurant. I think they had new chef it is different to what I expect.

Amazing food,cocktails,craft beers. Lovely ambience and friendly staff.

The Ramen is not Japanese Ramen. Western costumes may like it.

The food was incredible, every dish we ordered was delicious and full of flavour. Particularly recommend the pork belly and the beef tartar. The service was really lovely, they were very attentive and very kind and careful when we told them about our son’s nut allergy. A really fabulous meal and we would thoroughly recommend.

Awesome place, would recommend!

Quite impressed with this new ramen restaurant in Newcastle. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the ramen actually was. The place has some chill vibes with loads of vintage vinyl that was playing on the record player. Not so many options on the menu but what we tried was exceptional so no complaints there. Cocktails were also quite nice. Nothing on the sweet side though. Definitely reccommended!

The food was to die for, cooked to perfection ,,, the best pork belly I’ve had to date ! The staff are so down to earth and that contributes to the relaxed hipster vibe of the place. I will be recommending this little hidden gem to anyone who will list 🥢♥️

Incredible food, super friendly owner and staff. 100% recommend. Will be back

Service is incredibly friendly and helpful. Food, atmosphere is superb! A must go for anyone wanting to enjoy some lovely food

Fantastic experience here. Food was incredible, staff were so attentive and took great care. Will definitely be back and can’t wait to try other dishes.

Great food, great service, great experience

Delicious food, excellent space, tremendous wine and cocktail selection. A Sunday afternoon well spent. Top notch, cool and friendly staff too!

It was listed as open when we went, but was closed, not sure if that's permanently or we picked the wrong night. Advice is to ring before going

Fisrt time here,at Miso and not disappointed Food was delicious and staff were excellent and informative Would certainly recommend. Such a nice place Thank you kindly 👍😊

We were here last night and were absolutely blown away, such a little gem just around the corner from where we live. The food was some of the best we’ve tried in Newcastle (and we’ve tried a lot!), the pork belly being a firm favourite… so juicy and flavourful. The staff are very accommodating. Would 100% recommend.

Delicious food, some of the best in Newcastle, extensive veggie options, with balanced deep flavour. Warm welcome, excellent balanced cocktails. Will be booking to come back very soon.

We’d been looking for somewhere to eat before a night out around Ouesburn and sort stumbled across this place as we were walking along. The menu looked interesting and the interior looked pretty cool so we decided to give it a go. It was quite busy but the guy behind the bar was very helpful and found us a table quickly and got us seated. Menu’s were presented very quickly and we were given a full run through of all the dishes by our a very friendly owner, who gave a run down on the general what to do which were the popular dishes and the specials. It’s generally a small plates menu, but they do serve large bowls of ramen, which looked fantastic. We went for a selection of small plates which is what most other people seemed to be going for. The drinks came quickly, Kirin on draught, which was fantastic. Then bit by bit the small plates arrived. Apologies for the pictures in the review but pretty much as each one arrived we dived straight in as they looked and smelled amazing. Highlights were all of them to be honest, but stand out were the belly pork skewers and the by the bay mushrooms. With the mushrooms coming from my home town of Whitley Bay, as we were told by the owner. The steak onglet with an amazing potato salad and the spicy meatballs were also fantastic. All the dishes were so fresh and full of flavour pretty much every dish was wiped clean. The total was about £90 for two, but that’s with four pints of Kirin, so isn’t too bad in today’s market. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll be dragging some friends with us, but we’ll book next time as it seems a very busy and popular spot.

Ordered 5 dishes, received each dish almost more than 30 mins between each dish........AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Honestly the best ramen I’ve ever had! I’m a massive fan of Japanese food, especially ramen. This was hands down the tastiest I’ve had. I’m veggie and find sometimes vegetarian/vegan ramen can be bland or overly spiced, but this was sooooo flavourful. The gyoza and crack cabbage was also unbelievable. Service was great, staff very friendly, wine was delicious. Think I’ve found my new fave restaurant in Newcastle!

Insanely good food, drink and service from Paul Roy and the team. 10/10

Amazing ambience, fab service and the best gyozas - thanks!

Some of the nicest ramen I’ve ever had. Place was really cool inside and service was great too :)

This is one of our very favourite restaurants in Newcastle (and anywhere actually). Such amazing food, fantastic service (Roy was a super delight) and it was such a joyful experience. Our son who has a severe nut allergy was very well cared for. There is such clarity on the website and in the respectful and attentive service. Hugely recommended & when we return we’d love to repeat the whole evening - it was v memorable

What an incredible spot this is, from the second we walked through the door we were met with a lovely warm welcome. Taking us through the menu & an overview of Miso. We opted for some small plates and cocktails, all with beautiful flavours and textures. The standout dish for me has to be the braised belly pork, my god this is one of the best dishes I’ve ever eaten. The beautiful sauce mixed with the charcoal flavours were incredible matched with the most perfectly cooked pork. Great vibes, great staff & even better food. An absolute gem of a restaurant!

One of the best places I've ever had the pleasure of dining at, the highest of recommendations

The atmosphere is very good, but food is not as good as expected , read the review to try, to my disappointed, the dumplings tasted like from costco frozen dumplings, other foods are a bit salty.

Outstanding food, drinks, service and music. The food is simply sublime, Robbie and Jen and the whole kitchen team have created some inspired specials. Roy has long been known as one of (if not the) best bar tenders and mixologists in Newcastle. The music is a considered, eclectic mix, perfectly complementing the understated, stylish decor. A true gem of the city.

Wonderful Asian food. Can be tough to get a reservation on short notice so book early. It’s a small plates kinda restaurant with a specials board. - crack cabbage = amazing - stonebass (special) = tasty sashimi - cauliflower = beautifully charred - mono yaki = bbq’d to perfection - gyoza = nicely fried - tantamen ramen = meh. Would have preferred sliced pork and more spice. Needed something.

Delicious meal with friends. Great locally sourced food with cocktails and wine. Very busy on a Friday night but service was brilliant and the atmosphere was relaxed.

One of the nicest meals I’ve ever had

The food was outstanding. Came on a date and ordered ramen, gyozas and kimchi spring onions which was a fantastic combination. Bold and complex flavours where every element of the meal was well thought out and complimentary. The atmosphere was peaceful het lively, and the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating; they clearly have a lot of love for what they do. Will definitely be coming again and recommending it to friends!

The food is out of this world, the cocktails are to die for and the team are absolutely awesome. There is literally nothing I would change about this place. Thank you for making my big birthday extra special 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

It's a bit cramped but nice atmosphere. Food was good but a little too expensive. They make a point that food comes as its ready. So don't expect a set 3 individual courses

New favourite place. Exceptionally good ramen - both the chicken/pork and the vegan. The side dishes are great as well and they have a good selection of natural wines, some by the glass. Good atmosphere/decor/service too.

Loved the place, the atmosphere, the food - everything was divine! Everything we tried was superb, but the ramen was the star of the show! One of the best I tried so far! The broth was soul warming! The pork belly and chicken skewers were also incredible and super soft! The crack cabbage from the cold dishes is a must try too. Had a ginger beer and a Yuzu spritz which was very interesting! The service was great and I would 100% definitely recommend !

Recommend the chicken thighs even though took a while to arrive

Saturday lunch. On arrival, shown to our table, menu shared and explained, this was very helpful to understand the food choices. We had several 'Tapas Style' and the Raman noodle dishes. Everything was delicious, distinct flavours, rich sauces, hint of BBQ. Very attentive service, nice ambience with some vinyl tracks playing in the background. It was all so delicious that I forgot to take any pictures to post.

Kind and helpful staff - I believe it was the owner who served us? -and absolutely delicious food, he gave us some cabbage on the house and it has convinced me to come back soon and pay for it next time, please order some, I did not know cabbage could be so good! Gyoza and lionsmane was fantastic too! I never eat ramen, but this was a really nice introduction to it, but know although very tasty and umami it's very rich and may be hard to fully finish the broth if you're not used to such foods as it was for me :) Probably one of the best restaurants in Newcastle!

The service and atmosphere of the place was amazing. Food is good too, meat was very tender , especially the belly pork skewers, presentation of it all was great. but all the dishes we ordered was quite salty and too rich for my likings. The ramen broth was just warm. Bit pricey for it but worth a try.

Partner and I visited miso last night it was amazing the food the service every aspect first time we had tried ramen and it blew us away it was so good will definitely be back and it right on our doorstep oh and the cocktails best I’ve ever had we would highly recommend a visit

I came to Miso just before the New Year with my Mum and can’t recommend the place enough. The ramen was the best i’ve ever had and Roy’s a genius with his cocktails. Above all else the guy place is ran by top class people, especially Paul, who looked after us both the whole evening and made me love the Toon even more.

This place is absolutely amazing!! Amazing service, good vibes and amazing food. We celebrated a birthday and had an amazing night and we will definitely be back. Roy and Paul were amazing and made the experience 10/10

Amazing experience! The food was unbelievable and the service was impeccable. Our waiter was great and was keen to help with our selections, providing recommendations and advice to my partner who can be picky with her foods. The pork belly was SENSATIONAL - a must try! The ramen and gyozas were also a highlight. Only minor detail would be the lighting in the upstairs section, purely a personal preference as it could be a little less bright and more cozy. Otherwise perfect.

This place is becoming one of our favourite treats. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, incredibly tasty and varied food options. Oozes cool. Every dish is a joy.

Jesus christ.. very good stuff. Cocktails. Ramen. Super friendly staff. Passionate and non pretentious. Big thumbs up.

Went in for late lunch right at their start of break in the afternoon. The staff has been very kind to check if there is still food. He said ramen can still be served. However, it ended up that the ramen soup was not hot enough, noodle was over cooked, grilled corns were cold even in the soup. And the bowl itself is cold without being warmed…. I hadn’t expected a very authentic Japanese ramen but it’s truly disappointing especially its very pricey,£16. I hope this was just because I came at the wrong time.

Amazing place !!! A must go in Newcastle !

I went to miso for a friends birthday last week and it was amazing! Great food, great atmosphere and great staff who were clearly passionate about their food, music and T-shirts which added to the experience. Will definitely come again

Amazing food! Really good cocktail menu. We loved the concept and use of local ingredients. The staff were knowledgeable and had good recommendations. We can’t wait to return :)

Great ramen. Great drinks. Great music.

Awesome Ramen place, make sure to book a few days ahead!! Great ramen, good simple menu and tasty side dishes!

Very, very, very good food. Owner really friendly and talked passionately about the menu. Tomatoes with ponzu were just incredible. Nice setting, drinks menu is quite large. Ramen and another dish costs 20 to 30 quid, but you could easily just have ramen.

Fantastic service, lovely staff and some of the best food we’ve had in Newcastle. Can’t wait to come again!