NAN TEI Nottingham in Nottingham

Really delicious and authentic Yakiniku, I recommend the chicken wings and Takoyaki.

Fantastic food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. You walk in here and you know the food is going to be good

Absolutely delicious, reasonable price, friendly and quick service, especially recommend the crispy wings, skewered chicken and takoyaki, we’re definitely going again to try more dishes :)

Authentic Japanese food and very friendly staff! See you soon!

Excellent food, friendly service. We got to try unique dishes that we haven't had anywhere else. The food came quickly and everything was delicious. We will be back!

Nan Tei is the little hole in the wall you should not pass up on! I've been intrigued by Nan Tei every time the bus I take into Nottingham stops right outside the restaurant. I've always thought about going in one day and finally trying some of their dishes. Today was finally that day. Upon walking into Nan Tei, you are greeted with a 'Irasshaimase!' and one of the friendliest smiles I have seen from anyone working in the restaurant business. We arrived just as they had opened so we were the only customers and no others come in during our visit. There were reservation signs on the tables, however I do not recall an option to reserve a table online, you may need to call ahead to secure a table for a large group. We were given the option of either sitting at the front counter, in view of the kitchen or near the window, we chose to be right at the front of everything. We were taken through their small but appetising menu and made our choices, these were confirmed with the staff in terms of quantity and options before being passed to the second gentleman behind the counter. The drinks are near the front counter and they have a selection of canned soft drinks and alcohol. For this visit we went with diet coke, however the Asahi and chilled glasses that were on standby in the fridge were tempting. A choice for my next visit I'm sure! We started off with some delicious gyoza and karaage which were both delicious and flavourful. The skewers also came out to us at a steady pace, allowing us to finish our previous skewers before the next ones arrived. All of the skewers were seasoned to perfection and tasted exceptional. Once we had received our Shiitake mushroom skewers, our main dishes also were served. I had chosen the Chicken Katsu Curry, whilst my partner went with the Beef Udon. The chicken was crispy and juicy with plenty of rice accompanying it. The Udon noodles were firm but in the best way and the beef just slides down your throat. During our time at Nan Tei we felt like we were back in Japan, just in any other Yakitori bar you'd choose to walk into. Handing our grilled skewers over the counter with a smile on their face that you can not help but smile back at. I'd highly recommend Nan Tei to anyone that's been intrigued like I was by simply walking past from time to time. The friendly atmosphere and delicious food makes Nan Tei a restaurant I will be recommending to many people as a spot not to miss out on. I for one will be going back in the future and making it a destination to bring friends and relatives too that are visiting Nottingham. Gochisosama Deshita, Nan Tei!

Lovely Japanese food with incredible service. I loved how you could see the chef cooking everything. The chicken wings were amazing and the Japanese sausages too. Can’t wait to go back. Real hidden gem in Notts.

Delicious food and great service

What an absolute GEM!!! Just left this little restaurant and bowled over by the super friendly service and the excellent food. We ordered agadashi tofu, sesame chicken wings, squid, lamb cutlets, edamame, gyoza, nan tei salad, prawn in chicken skin, tiger prawns, beef don and beef udon. Utterly delicious and the best Japanese food I have had outside of Japan. I don’t live near enough to pop back in on a regular basis but will DEFINITELY be coming back! Superb. Just superb!

The best Yakitori in Nottingham, the chief has been worked in 南蠻亭 (HongKong) one of the best Yakitori in HK, that’s why the taste is so good. The food is so tasty and fresh, I like the sesame chicken wing so much….no wonder that’s their best selling👍👍👍 , of course other Yakitori are also good👍. If you living in Nottingham or nearby, no need to go other place to taste the best Yakitori, just enjoy the food in Nan Tei.

Fantastic izakaya feel and food at a great price. Looking forward to our next visit.

Chicken wings (goma teba) are the best😋best authentic Japanese food we have had so far in Nottingham!

Quite the Japanese experience in Nottingham at Nan Tei! I was pleasantly surprised by this little gem, the food was amazing and authentic, the service was lovely, and the atmosphere made me feel like I had been transported back to Japan! Go visit this amazing restaurant and try their Takoyaki, chicken Karaage and the Chashu ramen! Everything delicious! 😋😋

Surprisingly authentic store with very good value for money. The menu is in Chinese which is very convenient for ordering. Worth visiting every day.

Amazing food. Lovely staff. Had a great time with my husband on a rare night out

We were fully content with our dining experience. We decided to come by for dinner after we went over the reviews others had left and it was a decision that proved to be delightful! All the meals were utterly delicious and we are sure to return here in near future. Staff are very kind, polite and accomodating. I strongly recommend Nan Tei to anyone who is keen to dine out in a superb Japanese restaurant in Nottingham.

Delightful restaurant with excellent food and service

We hadn't heard of this place but saw online when looking for somewhere new (to us) to eat. It's a real gem and a shame more people don't know about it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming with an explanation of how the menu worked. We had 4 or 5 different dishes and a couple of Japanese beers before finishing with hot sake. Service was quick and unobtrusive. The food was all delicious with the highlight being the prawns wrapped in chicken skin. We are already planning to come again and will be telling friends about it too.

Feels like being in Japan. Food quality is amazing. Menu doesn’t list vegetarian options, but they’re happy to accommodate. Best sake in town as well.

Delicious food, good prices and great service.

Great place for food with friends and family. Lots of dishes to share and really easy to order food. Staff are really nice!

The best of Japanese restaurant in Nottingham town centre.

I'd been meaning for a few years to give this place a visit and I finally got round to doing so, I really wish I did it sooner. Lovely decor and the food was delicious, the set menu was a very reasonable price too.

The food is REALLY REALLY GOOD!!! They look so nice and delicate. I love the cozy atmosphere & privacy here. It deserves to have more customers. I will definitely come back to enjoy the food. I appreciate it a lottt

Wow wow wow. I only stopped in for some small bits as it was below my hotel in the evening and I’m craving a taste of Japan before I visit next year. Quite possibly some of the best food I have ever eaten. Will stop by again if I’m ever in town. Couldn’t recommend higher. Also left my phone and came back to it exactly where I left it. Bravo

I went to this restaurant last night and I have to say I was very impressed indeed. This is one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants I have come across in a long time, I have been to Japan many times and finding a good Japanese restaurant is very hard to do in this country, that is affordable, indeed it almost felt like I was in Japan from the way I was greeted, to the way I was served and the way the food was brought out to me. Although it was a limited menu, compared to other restaurants that I have frequented in the past , where the menu  can sometimes be overwhelming , I felt it this was a good representation of Japanese cuisine , it was unhurried, it was laid back. I'm not a great fish eater,  so I had chicken dishes and I had tofu food dishes and at no point did I feel that I was missing out on not having good Japanese food. I would highly recommend this restaurant to someone who wants to be introduced to Japanese food as it was not expensive and the owner spoke very good English and so could offer guidance as to what to choose

Super worth it 👌🏼 😍 didn't took pictures of all our orders we finished it so fast 😆

This restaurant is absolutely incredible. The food was consistently delicious and perfectly cooked, the chef's always had a smile on their face which made for such lovely service. The restaurant is quite tucked away and very unassuming in its decor, but don't let that put you off, this is a gem.

This place has exceptional food and great customer service! The owner is really lovely. I always come back for the chicken yakitori and fried tofu, my absolute favorite!!

Absolutely lovely restaurant. Food was amazing, ordered the beef udon and the noodles were cooked perfectly, the broth and meat were also amazing. We ordered the 3 course set menu, the mochi ice-cream was sesame flavoured which was a great bonus! I reccomend the hot sake if you're old enough. Takoyaki was the best I've had yet, very creamy. Great atmosphere with lots of Japanese decor and music. Staff were friendly and very pleasant. Will definitely be coming back. ありがとうございました！！

What a great find. Understated, delicious, unpretentious food.

very cozy place. food was incredible, each dish got better and better as they came out. the two gentlemen who run the restaurant were very accommodating and friendly. i loved it all and will be returning. :)

Surprisingly delicious kushiyaki place for an unassuming locale on a busy road in a random city in England. Our party got all the vegetarian things on the menu (not a ton of options) and they stand up well when compared to what's served in Japan (I lived there several years). It's everyday Japanese food, not fancy, but that's delicious too. We were there after 9pm and it was quiet but hopefully this place is busy at other times. It certainly deserves to be

The gyozas are amazing! Only had a light meal with friends but it the food is excellent. Very friendly chef, highly recommended!

Fantastic food and service. Can’t fault. Go and go often.

Not Japanese run, frozen bought gyoza, small portions so expensive as a result and overall the food was very average. Wouldn’t go again or recommend.

Warm and friendly owners. My 7 year old loved it and really wants to go back. The beef udon was particularly tasty! Great quiet spot.

Fascinating experience at Nan Tei, would definitely recommend the beef tongue yakitori and sesame chicken wings. Would visit again.

環境舒適, 服務態度非常之好, 食物好好味, 感恩有一個愉快的晚上。

Very good food and genuinely friendly people.

Authentic and delicious. We always accidentally spend a lot because it's all so delicious and we end up in a food coma at home! Owner is lovely, friendly and happy to help. We love this place.

Hidden gem. Delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere.

Amazing tasty food and imported drinks, quite a small and casual place and not at all busy when we went on a Tuesday evening. The owner helped us choose our food which came when ready (not necessarily all together) and it was all incredibly tasty - gyoza, lamb chops, katsu with rice, chicken yakitori all fantastic. Will definitely visit again.

Fab small place with great prices! Starter and main for £13 and the waiter was super helpful in picking the meals and drinks. Will be going again!

Fantastic! Amazing authentic atmosphere, the owner is lovely and the food is the best Japanese food I've ever had! Will come back again soon.

What a pleasant find! I no longer live in Nottingham but happen to be here for a few days and thought I would try this place out and it turned out to be a surprise. The place is definitely good for yakitori so I urge anyone to try that before anything for your first visit, my favourites were the chicken thigh, it was done so well the juice bursts in your mouth while the skin is slightly crispy, the coating on it was a sweet soy and really complimented the chicken. Second fav was the ox tongue, it has a slight chew to it and had a great flavour. The crispy chicken wings (goma teba) was also deliciously crispy goodness and so juicy inside too! My fiancé had a teriyaki salmon and it was done perfectly, I wish the rice was slightly warmer though but that’s a tiny thing. Also one of the tiger prawns hadn’t had its black thing taken off properly so was a little off putting but I think that’s a small mistake because mine was clean. My udon was slightly over.. but taste is okay. The menu is on the smaller side but if definitely a better idea to have few items but have them done well. I highly recommend it! We ordered loads and it came to 80 in total.

This is a hidden gem- Great restaurant with amazing service! We loved everything we ordered. Really reasonably priced as well We will definitely come back

My sister treated me to this place a couple of days ago as a birthday treat. It very instantly became my favourite restaurant in Notts, and I've been to a few! A dinner that made our weeks. I had done my research on this place before so I expected to really like it, but wow the food is tasty! And the staff great. I definitely recommend trying out the Chicken Karaage and Takoyaki! The Miso Soup too. And the Beef Tongue! It's all extremely well-cooked and moreish. I love how charmingly decorated the inside is and the music they play (played one of my favourite songs - Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto :), and the instant you walk in the really nice owner gives you a "irasshaimase"/welcome and it's like you are transported straight into an izakaya restaurant in Japan, along with the signature open kitchen and minimal furniture, and sound of steamy cooking. It's also similarly, very reasonably priced. It's always a hard thing to really know, but you very much get the feeling here the owners love their jobs and the authentic Japanese yakitori/ton-style food and izakaya experience, and have a lot of pride in their business and ability to offer that in this place - and there can be nothing better than that as a customer. I'm very happy I could get this experience here in Notts without the plane cost to Japan. Will definitely be back to try more delicious things when I have the money! Thank you. :) Also, on the "small" menu mentioned in other reviews - everyone should know the smaller the menu, the more heart put into each thing! And I definitely still felt spoilt enough for choice here.

I ate a beef rice. It is too salty.

Beautifully presented awesomely tasty bowl of ramen last night! Felt as close as I'm likely to get in Nottingham to an authentic Japanese eatery. Will be going back to try some of the other menu options.

A piece of Japan in Nottingham. Very welcoming people greeted us, the environment reminded us the small traditional Japanese izakaya. Not to mention the food, yummy! If you are looking for a welcoming place, without the words "Japanese" to indicate something else, where to spend a pleasant evening with the deliciuos food you would find in Japan, this is the place for you.

There really isn't anywhere else in town like this place. Family run, the food is simple but cooked well and importantly great value for money. Had the lamb rack, Goma Teba and the best Sake that I have ever tasted, Dassai 39.

Top notch Japanese. Lovely owners. Recommend the chicken wings!

This family owned Japanese restaurant is a little gem for Nottingham. Out first time here and not disappointed. Goyoza, teriyaki beef, lamb, sausages in wasabi sauce and a rice dish each with beer and Saké under £60.00. Absolutely awesome and will definitely recommend.

Amazing food. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Will be coming back again and trying something new on the menu. It was do nice to go to a family run place. Better than a chain.

Fantastic place offering amazing authentic food! Do listen to the chef when they warn you of hot food, it will be hot!

An authentic Japanese restaurant, which is owned & run by Japanese Family. The portion sizes might seem less at first, but after having them, somehow the stomach gets full pretty soon. The atmosphere is friendly & family members are more than welcome here. The family greets you I Japanese style & so is the serving. I liked the authenticity of the food & environment that they're willing to give. Foods aren't that pricy, just the right that's supposed to be.

Had 2 courses for £12.50, takoyaki (squid ink fried ball) and a beef noodle, which was a good value. Added capelin, small fish in a light batter. Fantastic decor and ambiance. The food are inspired by Japanese authenticity and cooking styles.

Best starters I had for a while!

Delicious food and nice surrounding

100% authentic, gorgeous little Japanese restaurant. We went to Nan Tei simply because there was a sign saying they had dumplings (gyoza) - we ended up having two servings of them as well as tamagoyaki and miso soup. Everything tasted absolutely delicious! The dumplings were my favourite but the soup was the perfect meal for a cold day. The owners/chefs are the sweetest people! There's an open kitchen so they cook everything right in front of you. As for prices, for all of the food we ordered it cost us only 12 pounds each -there's no extra service charge. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant: 10/10 would visit again!

What a fantastic little restaurant. Friendly staff, good prices and delicious food.

We have to leave a review for this place! Chanced upon and boy was it good. See all the yummy pictures by others. Best tasting food! Very underrated as not in a very visible place and is a lone restaurant. But you have to visit it will be worth it 👍🏻

The food was delicious and the atmosphere authentic. Great service, lovely owner. We will be back!

Went to Nan tei to dine in. Had cheese and tofu yakitori and chicken katsu curry. The taste was good however the portion size is quite small. A nice selection of drinks. Good variety of vegan/vegetarian options.

Great little place. Friendly traditional atmosphere, lovely food and sake. Will definitely come again!

Great friendly service and the food and drink were fantastic. Would come back when I visit the city again. 乾杯🍻

We waited over 90 minutes inside the restaurant to get our food. I wouldn't be so mad if it was just slow cooking. The problem is that pork curry is spoiled, mouldy and has a strong sour smell. After just two bites, I started vomiting uncontrollably (sadly I had to act like a drunk). Whether it was an accident or not, I can't forgive any restaurant that sells spoiled food.

Nice mom and pop place. Small but delicious portions

The food is good af and the restaurant is so underrated. Price is reasonable and almost pretty cheap compared to other restaurants which they are no way near the quality of this. A simple Japanese restaurant playing some nice Japanese music run by a Hong Kong couple which they speak Japanese as well, this is definitely the place to go for if you are looking for some nice Japanese food.

Nan Tei has always been my regular spot to enjoy decent yakitori paired with beers/sakes. My personal all-time favourites: Crispy & Spicy Chicken Wings, Prawn with Chicken Skin, Mushrooms, Beef Tougue, and Chicken Heart. I highly recommend trying the signature yakitori which is beef tougue where you can enjoy the taste more by adding the chilli powder. Chicken Heart is an off menu item but you can always ask the owner to provide some options if you are feeling adventurous :) Ramen and Don are always available if you have a huge appetite. If you are new to the place and unsure about what to have, the owner Chi-san is always kind enough to recommend ;)

Came here with my wife. it was my first ever experience of Japanese food. The restaurant was empty when we turned up which made me wonder if it was going to be nice but we went in anyway and it was fantastic!! Really friendly staff. Helpful with the menu. The Sake was delicious and the food was amazing. We stayed for quite a while and were made to feel very welcome. We had a lovely evening - Thank you very much.

The food here is very very good and authentic, the chef and staff are very friendly and the prices are reasonable. It is all cooked in front of you, very much like in the restaurants in Japan. I ate here every night I was in Nottingham. I highly recommend this restaurant. I am going to work my way through the menu!

I found this gem of a Japanese restaurant on Google Maps whilst on a short visit to Nottingham. Small but perfectly formed. Traditional and extremely tasty. Must be a family run place? I wish they’d move to London but then I’d never find them.

This is a lovely authentic Japanese restaurant. The food we ordered was delicious and was good sized portions. The staff were very nice and friendly and were very accommodating to my vegetarian friend who was dining with me. The overall atmosphere was very relaxing and no small amount of charm, leaving us with a very memorable experience.

The food is excellent. The service is welcoming. And it’s really reasonably priced. This was an authentic taste of Japan

Friendly service, tastee foods, good Saki.

Fabulous little place. Short menu but all well done. I had the beef tongue and chicken thigh, with a delicious miso soup and a very tasty agadashi tofu. They have a fridge full of sakes for pretty much every taste, do ask if you want some help choosing.

Must try if you like Japanese food&culture! I would say this is the best Izayaka I’ve ever had been in the UK🥰

Great food and very friendly staff. I will definitely be returning again. The lamb was perfect.

Just returned from a meal at Nan Tei, what a treat! All 3 courses, Takoyaki, Beef udon and Mochi ice cream were absolutely delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful, highly recommend

So excited to find this cute little place, reminds me of some of the tiny authentic places you find on a London side street. Very friendly owner and food delicious. Will definately be back. Thanks!

Yakitori, Takoyaki and Gyoza take me back to Japan. Friendly service is incredible. Gochisosama!

This has become our regular place to eat when in Nottingham. Traditional, delicious Japanese food with incredibly friendly, chatty staff. I especially recommend the strawberry sake, as well as the prawn and chicken skin yakitori. Also, it's always good to ask for the off menu items such as the chicken liver, as they always have interesting things in the fridge, which they cook with precision and skill. Everything was cooked perfectly, I can't fault this place and I'm excited to return soon!

Amazing food and service. The sake was so good too.

Amazing Japanese food! Very tasty and reasonably price!

What kind of Japanese restaurant it is ? An izakaya 🏮 A type of informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks. Izakaya are casual places for after-work drinking, similar to a British or Irish pub, Spanish tapas bar, and American saloon and tavern. -Wikipedia What kind of environment it is ? The kitchen will serve the food when it is ready, rather than in the formal courses of Western restaurants. What to order in here ? Shown in the pictures I was here with a friend for his birthday 🎂 🎉 We certainly had a good time drinking and eating. Be aware before you start to order. Food serves with tapas amount. Make sure order some main dishes like rice if you are hungry 🤤 Enjoy everyone 😉

Best place for Japanese food, and the most friendly staff ever we love coming here and will continue to!

Cute restaurant serving amazing Japanese cuisine! Would go again!

A very traditional Japanese restaurant. The food was good except the main could have had more traditional vegetables to accompany the dish. The service was good and the owners are nice.

Just go here and order, always quality, wonderful service, mind blowing food, don't deny yourself of this criminally underated and absolutely stellar place. The food is beautiful.

One of the most AMAZING places I've ever eaten. Chi was absolutely brilliant & was so very gracious. Would HIGHLY recommend & will be going frequently! See you soon! 😇

we were staying at the travel lodge again on Maid Marian Way After visiting 2 years ago before the lockdown, I booked here Chi the owner is absolutely fantastic He is so friendly and welcoming I booked for a 5 pm meal due to going to the theatre He was waiting for us food fantastic,, its a pity its not more in the more busy areas of Nottingham as its an exceptional meal...and very reasonable prices the only problem I found is the toilets could do with a revamp, but with Covid etc I can understand that the money might be an issue Thanks to Chi and Lin

The owner was great, very personable and efficient. He told us about his mission to bring the Japanese cooking style of yakatori to Nottingham. The food was lovely. We had the beef fillet, sweetcorn, courgette and tiger prawn yakatori and the salmon Don and beef ramen. It was all delicious 😋 we will be coming back and I hope that Chi succeeds in his mission 👍

4 star for food quality. Authentic flavour and decently executed. Recommend chicken thigh and beef tongue - tender and flavourful. Do not recommend tiger prawn - texture is a bit gummy and not well done. 2 star for service. I came 6pm Friday night, so one would expect they are prepared for service. However when I entered there is no waiter doing service at all. The chefs were multitasking taking orders giving bills and cooking and prepping and were visibly very stressed. I sat at the bar and it was so bad cuz they were dashing, stressing around me, smashing calculators doing bills right next to me when I was eating. They would yell across the restaurant to communicate too which shows that they are not very coordinated. Not so pleasant at all. Please get organised, employ an extra waiter or chef if necessary, and not let diners feel like they are eating in the middle of a battle field. Otherwise, it has the potential to be a great place.

Fantastic authentic Japanese food and a lovely atmosphere. The gentleman who served us was very pleasant and hospitable. I highly recommend the strawberry sake. Will be returning again soon.

We ate at Nan Tei yesterday on the recommendation of some friends. The food was delicious and the service was great; friendly and attentive but not 'too much'. Will definitely be going back and recommending to others!

Delicious authentic japanese food, owned and run by very polite and accomodating people.

Incredible food and equally incredible service. Feels like home.

Have you tried robatayaki before? I went to @nanteinottingham for a dinner and won a Gyoza pen in their ‘EAT GYOZA & WIN’ promotion🥰 @nanteinottingham is an Izakaya, a type of informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks. It’s exactly what I love coz I’m a starter and beer lover🍺🥟❤️ In Japan, Izakaya is a casual place for after-work drinking, similar to a British or Irish pub. @nanteinottingham specialised in robatayaki which is similar to barbecue. WHAT I GOT 🥟Assorted Gyozas (Vege, Chicken Katsu Curry & Prawn) 🍖Lamb rack 🧀Tofu skin with cheese 🍤King prawn wrapped with chicken skin 🦴Chicken gizzard The gyozas were deep fried with crispy skin. I loved the colours which highly enhanced my appetite. They were tasty and colourful. Love them so much😍 The owner has recommended their famous robatayaki to me. The lamb rack was grilled medium raw with lovely pink colour inside. Tofu skin wrapped with cheese was slightly grilled and the cheese was melted inside. The chicken gizzards were grilled perfectly and I loved the texture. I was so impressed with the king prawn wrapped with chicken skin since it combined the crispy skin with umami king prawn. Every single skewer was pecfect😍 Ended up I had 3 bottles of beers with these lovely food and I did enjoy eating and drinking🍺🍺🍺 Among all (except gyozas), I loved the king prawn with chicken skin the most. What’s your favourite robatayaki? Find out more from my Instagram @ccgyozalover🤗