NanaKusa in Glasgow City

Step into a world of culinary excellence and impeccable service at this Japanese restaurant. From the moment you're greeted at the door with a warm smile, you know you're in for a dining experience like no other. The attentive staff cater to your every need, ensuring that your meal is not just a feast for the palate, but a journey of hospitality and care. The menu features a tantalizing selection of sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delights, each dish expertly prepared with the finest ingredients and a mastery of technique. Whether you're indulging in the delicate flavors of nigiri or the comforting warmth of ramen, every bite is a testament to the culinary artistry of the chefs. The serene ambiance of the restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal, whether you're dining solo or with companions. For an unforgettable dining experience where every detail is thoughtfully attended to, this Japanese restaurant sets the bar high with its exceptional service and delectable cuisine.

Service was quick, nice easy atmosphere, food was excellent. Will definitely go back.

Love this place! Went tonight and the 4 of us all thoroughly enjoyed our meals 💙 great service, all staff super lovely and attentive! Check out the Wowcher deal if it's still on its amazing value for money! Beef curry Udon was banging 💕💕 didn't actually take any pictures:( but food is presented lovely 💕

Went here with family to try the shabu shanu menu. No pics sadly but really enjoyed the experience and the fact it was something a bit different. The food was all delicious too. And the sushi was also really good.

Had not visited for quite some time, stopped by mid Saturday afternoon. Food was actually quite good, we both had bento boxes which were very enjoyable. Place I would say needs the decor freshened up a bit.

The food was good and the service was good but the place was cold which meant that my wife wanted to get a doggy bag and leave

Best sushi in Glasgow. Prices are excellent and staff are wonderful and very accommodating and welcoming. Can't recommend the food enough. Our daughter doesn't usually eat sushi but loves the food here. Best in Scotland by far!

I loved the sushi here, it is absolutely delicious!! Alongside the takoyaki & the Katsu curry. Generous portion sizes. A little bit lacking in atmosphere when you go inside, no music, and a bit cold. However, the food is great so you don’t mind it too much! It was empty, and it definitely shouldn’t be with the good quality of sushi on offer there!! I’ll be back to try more on their menu 👏🏻

I love the food n its not expensive. The only problem I have with the place is its bathrooms facilities they could be doing with more attention. As in making sure they are in proper working order, cleaned more regularly and making sure there's soap for customers to use. Its the only fault I could find.

The food was tasty and was served in a timely manner. The staff were all friendly but service after the food was delivered was a bit 'meh' and we had to go to the till ourselves to pay the bill.

Delicious seafood and outstanding service. Very nice place!

Haven’t been here in years and had a spur of inspiration to return recently as we were attending the theatre nearby. The food was absolutely gorgeous, I can’t recommend it enough. We had a starter and a main each and we left very happy, will definitely be back!

First time there. Lots to choose from and staff on hand to explain if necessary. Plum wine to die for.

One of my fav restaurants in Glasgow! The food is delicious and portions great especially for the price!!! Love love love!!

Great bento box option here! The special bento box is such a great surprise, it came in such a huge portion with nigiri, maki, ebi tempura and chicken teriyaki! The chicken teriyaki is soo good, genuinely surprised by that, it’s slightly crispy and I loved it! The sushi were great and gyu don is my friend’s favourite, so if you like beef and onions go give it a try! Plenty of seating inside and a variety of things from the menu you can choose from. Great price for the portions. Great service from Kenny. Would recommend this place to Japanese food lovers!

One of my fave restaurants. Perfect before a trip to GFT because food arrives quickly, and it's always delicious. Staff are really nice, too.

Great food tucked away in a really unique old building!

Lunch deal is really good and has a huge portion of ice cream

Doesn't look much from the outside but never judge a book by its cover so the adage says. The food, service and overall vibe of the place is absolutely excellent. Had a lovely meal with my daughter before heading to the Kings Theatre for a show.

Sitio excelente de comida japonesa, merece la pena. Extremly good Japanese cuisine.

Booked a table and told I had to leave in 30 minutes due to the kitchen closing, why wasn't I made aware of this when booking ? Poor service.

So much choice, great tasting food

Restaurante normalito para comer japonés en Glasgow

Our first visit to this restaurant and certainly not our last. Excellent Japanese food with very pleasant friendly service. There were a fair number of Japanese folks in which is also a good recommendation.

Nanakusa was our go to restaurant for a few years, times are tough so we haven't been to them in a year or so. I understand prices must go up, but we were disappointed to find out that the BBQ all you can eat is now £35 instead of £25. I couldn't find this updated info when I looked online. The sushi is now only 5 portions of sushi per person, instead of all you can eat like it used to be. This is actually a lot of sushi but it put a damper on our mood as it isn't really as advertised anymore.

The food was nice,I love the drinks and the service was excellent.

Easily the best Japanese food in the city center, and value for money. They provide gigantic portions which I struggled to finish, and the food tastes excellent 👌 Reminded me a lot when I was back in Japan. Atmosphere was nice and quiet, they deserve more customers but they're far out. Highly recommend you trek out to visit this place!

Amazing food, full of flavour! Polite and efficient staff. Personally, I think there could have been more lighting, that is my only fault with the place.

Lovely food, friendly service and very reasonable prices, highly recommended. Nice relaxed and calm atmosphere when dining at around 6ish. Various types of sake on offer, the yuzu sake is particularly nice.

Came here for dinner, the inside of the restaurant is a little bit dark but it has a very chill atmosphere which is nice. I really enjoyed their chicken katsudon and pumpkin korokke and the portions were pretty good! Their menu had a great selection as well. Food was served quickly and the staff were also really friendly and attentive.

Nanakusa Nanakusa Restaurant in Glasgow offers a delightful and authentic dining experience for those seeking exquisite Japanese cuisine. Situated in the heart of the city, this restaurant provides a taste of Japan's rich culinary traditions in a warm and inviting setting. Nanakusa takes pride in its diverse menu, featuring a wide array of traditional Japanese dishes prepared with the finest ingredients and skilled craftsmanship. From flavorful sushi and sashimi to hearty ramen and delectable tempura, each dish showcases the artistry and dedication of the chefs. The restaurant's serene ambiance and friendly staff contribute to a memorable dining experience, making guests feel welcomed and comfortable throughout their visit. Whether you are a seasoned fan of Japanese cuisine or new to its flavors, Nanakusa Restaurant offers an excellent opportunity to explore the culinary delights of Japan right in the heart of Glasgow. So, if you are craving an authentic taste of Japan, Nanakusa is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts and lovers of Japanese culture alike.

Food was really good and service was great!

It is a really great place, food is amazing, and we had the best service, the Owner Neil was really kind. We totally recommend it!!

My family aren't mad about Japanese food so I decided I'd go to a Japanese place with great reviews and this was the one that kept coming up time and time again. I had a bad feeling as I walked towards it because it looks pretty shabby on the outside. There was a sign saying how it won some culinary award in 2013(?) so I went in. I wasn't the only person there but it was almost empty. The menu was nothing special - the kind of thing you'd get in Yo Sushi or any of those places. I ordered the Bento box because it's hard to go wrong with that. Apart from the sushi, everything else was deep-fried. The teriyaki chicken, some odd sweet potato cake, the prawns, etc. Everything tasted like those party food trays you get at Christmas in Tesco when they're trying to be posh. On the plus side, I didn't leave hungry and I couldn't finish everything. The place definitely needs a refresh as ten years since their award, they have a lot of work to do.

We had a lovely time here. Lovely food, very tasty. Service was great, however our re order of wine seemed to be forgotten but arrived after pointing it out (happens). Chicken Katsu was superb.

We have been here several times over the years and always have the Nanakusa spicy chilli noodles with duck. It has always been absolutely amazing. Washed down with some lovely green tea. My favourite lunch always. We will definitely be coming back for more. I'm pleased you changed the seating as the low back benches were so uncomfortable. Keep up the great work.

Our food tasted really bad, sub average. We didn't have any sushi - so maybe that is better. The miso soup was disgusting. The tempura was really soggy and had possibly just been re-heated. Also, no dipping sauce so about as authentic as fake grass. Deep fried soft shell crab also really poor. All still repeating on me - many hours later. Service was partly desultory. The Asian waiter was good but the western one seemed totally disinterested in his work and showed poor understanding of hygiene. A totally complacent restaurant.

Nanakusa is always great - on this visit we had the sushi special and it was amazing, so fresh and delicious. We couldn’t believe how reasonably priced it was - we would have expected sushi this good to be way more expensive! I’d recommend the eel nigiri!

Lovely Japanese Noodle Soup on a very lively street in Glasgow. Super nice place to take a breath and sit down to have some food. Of course it is not authentic Japanese food but it is nonetheless close to it and still very delicious. If you happen to be on that street, feel free to stop by if you crave for some japanese food.

Very nice place. Welcoming and polite. Clean and tidy. The food is good the prices are sane. Great place to visit in Glasgow if you are hungry for Japanese cuisine and don't have a billionaire's budget. No need in pre booking.

Came here years ago and was great and lively, now it’s empty and freezing had to keep my jacket on the whole time, we asked nicely if the place could be warmed up but got a condescending answer they advertise all you can eat sushi but when I got there they told me it’s limited to hot pot and five portions of sushi, price does not reflect quality, the sushi rice was hard and the seaweed was rubbery, all of the items I ordered tasted stale, the service was not great either didn’t feel accommodated and didn’t help that no server had a uniform so couldn’t even tell who was working there or not. Interior was very outdated but the drinks were ok!

Really good Japanese restaurant. Would recommend. Staff were excellent in guiding food combinations if your not too familiar with Japanese. Was willing to take the time with us and make recommendations. One of which was hot sake which I highly recommend.

Tasty lunch menu. Could have more veggies on the place with teriyaki lunch meals

Always tasty food with great service. Quiet at lunchtimes but it means there's no issue getting a ticket.

2023/02 The price is reasonable and the staff are super friendly (always smile) The food are pretty good.

Excellet service, friendly and helpful staff

It was ok. I expected more but not very tasty. I wouldn’t go back, but the portions were big. Restaurant also a bit cold.

The place is good but a little bit cold. The sushi is not as good as I expected and the staff is helpful.

Love the chill ambience of this place, staff are always friendly and attentive with really fast service. The food is always spot on and especially like the spicy noodle soups. UPDATE: I've recently went back for lunch after a few months since my last visit and the business appears to have changed hands from the Japanese lady who previously ran it to a new Chinese owner and the man was keen to rush me into making an order before the kitchen closed, presemibly to save on staff costs. The quality of the food has taken a serious drop and there is some cheap deal menu and everything felt bland and watered down. There was an introduction of hotpot and BBQ tables which most new Chinese establishments seem to be doing lately and very poorly in my opinion.

Went there three times whilst visiting Glasgow, great for lunches and dinner, always impressed! Friendly staff, good selection of sushi and other Japanese dishes. Reasonably priced and very busy which is a great sign.

Awful experience (hotpot/bbq/sushi for £35pp as opposed to £25 as advertised). Most of the meat was poor quality and the sushi was honestly the worst we've ever encountered (see picture). They also "ran out" of seabass when we asked for more (which was actually tasty). Apparently the same chef who works in E-sushi in the West End (one of our favourite sushi restaurants in Glasgow) also made these. If so, I have no idea what direction they're getting from management that resulted in these rice ball abominations.

We came for my nephew's 16th birthday and he had a great time trying new food and learning to use chopsticks. The food is always amazing here, the spicy chilli noodles are some of the best noodles I've ever had. The staff are so helpful; I accidentally left my bag and the waiter ran out in the cold to give it to me, for which I'm so grateful. Best quality for value sushi and Japanese food in Glasgow. Truly a gem.

They bait & switched the menu after arrival - the £25 per person barbecue is £35 now. They had the time to redesign it and print it out but not upload the pdf to their website? Nah. Not buying that. The new menu also had less variety. The staff forgot part of our order three times. They were out of several things. Pretty hard to get their attention as they made themselves pretty scarce. Was pretty unclear as to who was taking orders and who was just on clean-up duty. Used to be my favourite place, I don't think I'll be going back as it's just more expensive, lower quality, and an all round stressful experience I was happy to be over with when we left. I went and got a chippy down the road after so I'd actually have enough food in me after spending £70 for 2 people.

Delicious food. Will definitely return

This was our first time visiting, we will definitely be back. We were the first customers of the day, and although the restaurant was very quiet, it still felt comfortable, friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and the staff were really polite and kind. We are looking forward to our next visit. Thankyou.

Always a nice place to go to. Though sometimes when empty it can feel sad. But this time a kids birthday party and all the fun of that had the place jumping. Everyone is always so friendly and you really feel welcome.

I went with my boyfriend the other night I loved it staff were so lovely and welcoming I was a bit scared cos of the other reviews but it’s nothing like that at all 10/10 delicious meal 🫡😽😽

It was incredible the food was great and the service was quick and good

I came from Japan to show up the annual meeting of international society of hip arthroscopy and hip preservation surgery #ISHA2022Glasgow. My Japanese friend who used to study in University of Glasgow recommend this is one of the top Japanese restaurant in UK. It is true. Staffs are nice and friendly. Especially, Scottish Salmon is amazing. Price is affordable. Thank you very much.

I think I've learned the veggie parts of the menu by heart, we go here so often. Always treated like celebs and the food is consistently outstanding. My favourite place in Glasgow. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Just had a meal for my birthday there . Absolutely fantastic the food was wonderful and the service great .Had green tea ice cream what a lovely way to finish a meal . Can't wait to go back.

Excellent. Not expensive for dinner. Best sushi I had in Glasgow so far. (I have been in a few in Glasgow, but I usually don't leave reviews when I am not impressed ). This one was great. I will come back tomorrow again , for lunch

Nice ambiance, lovely hosts ! Amazing starters, pretty good desserts! Overall great experience !

The veggie / vegan choices here are fabulous and the service was so fast. Food was amazing and so fresh! Cocktails were lovely and staff were very polite and accommodating. Cost us less than £45 for 2 cocktails, 2 beers, 3 starters, 2, mains and a side with lots leftovers to take home. Will definitely be back soon and highly recommend.

Thought it was a very good experience. Had some really nice authentically Japanese dishes. Friendly and attentive staff. Lots of choice on the menu.

The food was fantastic and there was a lovely ambience in the restaurant. The serving staff were attentive and provided good service.

Super tasty food. Prompt attentive service. Reasonable prices. Will definitely go again when in Glasgow.

The best Japanese BBQ and Shabushabu in Glasgow.

I loved the fact that they have halal meat options.

Food was delicious, the service was great, staff is very friendly and funny and the prices are really good. Definitely coming back and try the BBQ.

Heerlijk all you can eat, hot pot, grill en sushi! Het staat niet buiten aangegeven, maar vraag de ober!

First time using this delivery service, and very definitely the last. The tofu was undercooked and not crispy as given to expect from the menu. It was served in sauce which was more like a congealed jelly, and tasted discussing. The main corse Amia Udon, did not contained what I was lead to expect from the menu, it was said to contain egg which it didn’t and was full of red peppers. Most of the food went into the bin. What a waste of money.

Favourite Japanese restaurant in Glasgow.

I used to order from them a lot but now, I would never ever recommend this place to anyone again especially if you are ordering from them via deliveroo. After waiting for like an hour and had to call them to check, their driver just finally came without even apologising and acting so arrogant. SAFE YOURSELF AND EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE

I can understand some restaurants have bad days but based on some of the other reviews, this happens alot. No idea how they've got a 4.4 star rating! First of all, no one told us that you can only order from the app and you have to pay it straightaway, no way to pay cash or this wasn't pointed out. Food arrive promptly except one item which came out when everyone was finished eating. Drinks took ages to come out, and came out half way eating and i was getting rather thirsty. The fish in the platter and rice doesn't seem fresh and i speculate was made far earlier hence not fresh, i had to spit one of them out cause it tasted so bad. Not everything was bad, the eel and rice was the only nice thing about it. Having been to alot of Japanese restaurants in Glasgow, i would have to rank Nanakusa as the worse we've been to so far and will very unlikely to return.

First of all, I can understand that sometimes restaurants have a bad day but based on other similar reviews I would say it's no excuse then. No one explained that you have to order from the app only so no way to pay cash or this wasn't explained to our table. The food itself arrived promptly, except for the dragon roll which came at the very end when nearly everyone nearly finished eating. Drinks came out rather slow, nearly finished eating before it came out and I was rather thirsty and didn't want to make a fuss as there was only the manager who was there and another that only ran food out. Couple things that were ok, the eel rice and taroyaki were ok. But the fish didn't seem fresh as shown in the picture and one tasted off. The rice also didn't seem fresh and was about stale. Out of all the Japanese restaurants we've been to in Glasgow which is 5 or so, I'd have to rank this as lowest.

We were really disappointed with the food at this restaurant. I don't expect for £5 tesco sushi to be fresh, but when I pay such money for it in the restaurant, it should be at least fresh. Sushi/nigiri were very obviously pre-cut and dried up. Calamari were sparse, super salty and likely not cooked from fresh (looked frozen from the texture). This is not a level of quality a decent Japanese cuisine restaurant should be having. Also tables were sticky and it only made whole experience worse. The only thing that was somehow OK was house plum wine. PLEASE consider respecting the cuisine your doing and offer freshly cut sushi to the visitors.

Food poisoning risk: The sushi was COOKED in both bento boxes. It's supposed to be eaten raw and since it is in the same box as the hot food it got steamed and is unsafe. I didn't eat it as it smelled horrible and eating cooked sushi is a serious food poisoning risk.

Best chicken Katsu Curry I’ve ever had!

Great food. Gets a good crit from my wife who lived in Japan for a year.

I found this place online after reading numerous decent reviews, personally I was thoroughly disappointed by this place after several incidents. 1. The utensils we got for the bbq were not cleaned properly and even asking for a new set, there was still nasty gunk on them. 2. Our drinks refills were served to us super slow, even though there was only 4-6 tables present at that time - all other tables served after us had theirs before us. 3. Once the food arrived, my friends and I was astonished at the poor food quality - especially the tuna nigiri which seemed brown/ dark purple? 4. The hot pot soup base ("seaweed flavour") had no flavouring and looked like water. I was disappointed to pay £25 for sleepy service, poor food quality/ authenticity for a restaurant near empty.

Don't bother with the BBQ. Jay's bar grill is better in that aspect.

Excellent food, service a bit hit and miss (they forgot one of our parties main dish and we were the only people there) but definitely worth giving it a go.

Food was really good, disappointing that one of our meals was late. There were only 5 of us in the resteraunt.

Fantastic food, great drinks and even better customer service! The staff are attentive even during peak times. Highly recommend trying the BBQ/ Shabu shabu menu!

Good food good service, great restaurant.

Save your time and money, supermarket is better

Their all you can eat bbq and sushi is really good - great value for money. There is a huge variety of stuffs to choose from, the meat and the sushi were fresh, tasty and look really well made The staffs were really friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

Very welcoming. Great food and authentic. Good value

It was alright. Got this Bento for £15 which I thought was very overpriced but I was ready be proven wrong. I was not. The miso was watery. The tempura deep fry tasted like it was from Tesco, it was very oily and inside was all mashed up. It was weird. The teryaki chicken was ok, nothing was bad neither great. Same with sushi, the salmon felt like it was a bit old (the fresh salmon tastes completely different).

Not as good as it used to be, the service and furniture/decor felt a bit tired. The food is still good and comes with plenty of soy sauce/wasabi for each dish. Slightly dissapointing for somewhere that used to be ace.

We ordered a lovely Deliveroo to the hotel, really tasty. At first we thought we had under ordered but actually there was plenty

Food was lovely, fresh and tasty. Wor lass has an egg allergy, so we asked for advice on what to order. Masaki, our waiter, was brilliant, couldn't have been more helpful. Great place to eat

非常難吃，超級難吃，雷店！請避開！敢自稱日本料理店，臉皮也是夠厚，Deliveroo滿20就打九折，冒著吃到雷店的風險點了Amai Udon、Takoyaki跟Kani Karaage，果然被雷得體無完膚，這家店吃不得，不能吃！ Amai Udon 這道Amai在哪我真的滿頭問號，不是我味覺壞死，就是餐廳騙錢亂炒，醬汁是靠想像自創的招式，跟日式毫無關聯，甜鹹酸味全部衝出界，變成一組濃稠、難吃、尾韻死鹹的四不像調味，底蘊甚至吃不出和風日式高湯的一點蛛絲馬跡，如果睜眼瞎炒成中式炒烏龍麵也就算了，連中式也不是，難吃程度讓人耳目一新，食不下嚥。麵裡有四粒不脆不彈的蝦仁、乾癟豆腐、甜椒絲、洋蔥絲，沒有一項值得入口。 Takoyaki 別點，超雷，第一口碰到章魚燒的味道是對的，表面的焦有過關，但是咬下去之後，這道點心完全歪掉，內餡像鼻涕，麵糊調錯，老闆你調錯了啦！認真用心一點好嗎？誠意被狗啃光？怎麼好意思說自己賣章魚燒？用粉錯誤，掛羊頭賣狗肉，難吃到連用「創意料理」當擋箭牌都還是難吃。醬汁是小碟子另裝，超怪異，醬汁死鹹到令人倒抽一口氣，如果餐廳只願端出垃圾，還不如撤掉這道料理。我在格拉斯哥吃過道地的章魚燒，所以「原料難取得、做不出來」鐵定是藉口。 Kani Karaage 螃蟹腥味有點蓋不掉，和風天婦羅沾醬不是很搭，蟹腳全部炸到像雜糧餅乾，wow所以這家餐廳是連油炸功力都沒有。別點，六磅多的料理可以弄成這樣，實在印象深刻到一定要來評論一下。

I dined in at one of the Shabu Shabu/Yakiniku (hot pot/barbecue at your seat) tables with a few friends and it was a great experience. The table service helped us a lot with our first time attending (albeit in somewhat broken English - though the man certainly was trying his best which we really appreciate!). It turned out to be a great experience because you find out a lot about Japanese cuisine and how the different exotic flavours taste by playing with the different ingredients. We all really enjoyed our time here. We didn't get anything from the normal menu so I can't comment on their other food, but it certainly looked nice and I overheard a table next to us asking for their food to be boxed to take home - must have been good! If I had one recommendation as a new visitor to something like this, it's to maybe have a video made available showing new people how to use these tables. It can be quite confusing and must be tiring and no doubt time consuming for the table staff to explain how it works. A small diagram may even suffice. Keep up the good work!

Nice food and very good service

We go for the "DIY" BBQ table. Friendly staff, good food and not too expensive. The restaurant is sometimes a bit on the cold side but not too bad (no jackets required). The staff are often v.busy but we haven't had to wait unreasonably long for anything. We have been as a family of 4 several times and will be going back.

The food is so fresh and delicious, really delighted with everything I ordered.

Really enjoyed the meal, great food, staff could have been a little more attentive with drinks but would 100% recommend and return. My only grumble which resulted in 4* instead of 5* is the menu online doesn’t say the difference for dine out vs done in, which I get can be different but was expecting and hoping for a set menus which wasn’t on offer in the restaurant.

Last time I was in here it was 5stars but really disappointed. To start there was no heating in the restaurant it was freezing and the food sadly was not up to standard. The noodles were as if they had been precooked and left lying for hours before being reheated, the portions were smaller and pretty tasteless by their usual standard