Sakura Valley in South Ribble

Have eaten here twice and what beautiful food it is. A simple restaurant with only a handful of covers but the food was all all so fresh and tasty. Highly recommended

Really great authentic Asian food and reminiscent of trips to Asia and the back street family run places. Our server Emma and English girl was brilliant and recommended the spicy chicken and noodles we had, she was very attentive and knowledgeable and managed everything front of house… Would definitely recommend the food, ambiance and the great service. Really enjoyed it.

A great little restaurant. Food order needs placing in advance presumably so they can buy the freshest produce. Gyoza, Miso soup, chilli and garlic prawn main all awesomely cooked and presented. Washed down with Sake and Asahi. A lovely young lady served us and was attentive throughout. Well done!!

Best sushi I’ve ever had, the atmosphere was very homely and comfortable, the service was incredible and the ramen was out of this world will definitely be returning

We have been in total isolation since March 13 2000, and this was our first meal out. Tony is sadly in China, but his wife greeted us so warmly, and cooked us wonderful noodles, tofu and chicken, with a Sapporo beer. Another great experience, first class food, ambience, service and welcome.

A visit to Sekura Valley leaves you with a firm appreciation for the unshakable harmony of two concepts: quality and graft. The passion and dedication of the chef emanates throughout every element of the dining experience here, and perhaps does not yet receive the level of acclamation that it deserves. Sekura Valley has a clear emphasis on freshness. The cooking here is distinguished by the use of fresh, humble ingredients, which are prepared with technique and sophistication, whilst retaining a wholesome modesty. Prime examples of this are the gyozas and the sushi, which are must-haves when dining here. The "dancing" of the tuna flakes on top of the okonomiyaki is wonderful. The prawns tasted fresh and had clearly been carefully incised at the back and deveined: something always appreciated by experienced home cooks. Furthermore, the service was mature, gracious, and well-mannered: a combination that never fails.

Just visited this amazing Japanese restaurant, previously visited about 6 times and enjoyed take away in lock down. Booked table and, pre ordered meal. Love this place booked for 6 and food and service was outstanding, best meal I've had , it's not the fanciest place you will visit, but if you enjoy good food and service it's the place to visit xx

Tonight was the second time we've visited Sakura Valley in under a week. As two people.who love Japanese food and enjoy exploring new places to try, this is THE best Japanese food we've eaten in the UK. The service is friendly and relaxed, and the one member of staff who cooks everything/takes phone orders/serves does everything she can to make you welcome. The portion sizes are way above expectation and there is no loss of quality with the added quantity. Amazing value for money, the gyozas, miso are a personal favourite and the avocado maki is mouth watering. You will not regret going to this restaurant! If you love japensese food look no further!!!!

We have been having take aways from here during lockdown but we decided to go and eat in today. What a treat and a pleasure. It is a small cosy venue which only has space for maybe 15 people if that. We were the only people here at this time which was nice as it was quiet but with some authentic music playing quietly in the background it really added to the experience. The food was absolutely gorgeous! We ordered chicken gyzos, tempura prawns, crazy seafood roll and prawn ramen, chicken katsu curry. All of the food was so fresh and tasty, the sushi in this restaurant is absolutely superb! I think before hand they were doing a 24 hour order in advance system but the owner is now very flexible with this and for the past few times has been able to make it on the same day and it never fails to impress! The curry and the ramen was delicious and we will certainly be back to experience some more of the dishes. If you're thinking of visiting wagamamas.... don't. Book here and you will definitely not be disappointed!

We have enjoyed takeaways during lockdown, but nothing beats the tempura hot from the pan or the seafood okonomiyake pancake with the wafer thin tuna flakes dancing on top. Love the Vegetarian-dragon too. You can BYO drinks for a corkage fee I like That you have to book &order food in advance - environmentally friendly - no waste & quick service

Straight from the wok to your table! Authentic freshly cooked tasty Japanese cuisine. This is not the dining room of the Ritz hotel, it's more like sitting at the chef's table, with the kitchen nearby where you can hear, and smell (and if in the right seat) see the food being cooked. The service was polite and accommodating. There were plenty of Asian bottled beers on offer but some drinks were not available, though the star attraction is really the food. We were treated very well with nothing being too much trouble. If you go knowing what to expect, which is just great food, then you won't be disappointed. The portion sizes were big and the sushi rolls were large. Would I go here for a very special occasion? Possibly not. This really is a place to go and experience the food and enjoy a drink. For the foody you are in for a real treat, Asian cuisine at it's very best. Top tip - To enjoy your visit - Take cash, and book 24 hours in advance for certain dishes (e.g. Sushi). Tip for the owner- consider playing some Japanese background music to add to the atmosphere. Would I go back! oh yes!!

Been to Sakura a few times and had a takeaway. Cannot fault the authentic food, pretty special actually. Not the cheapest but you really do get what you pay for, highly recommended.

I have had to write this review before I have even left the food was that amazing. You know you are at the right place as soon as you walk into the establishment, and you can tell you are about to eat some fresh and genuine Japanese food. I can’t believe I haven’t come before and will be definitely coming here again. We had California rolls, miso soup and a load more which tasted better and better ever dish

Great friendly service complemented the amazing food. We had gyoza, sushi, teriyaki chicken and yakiudon in chilli and garlic. All were cooked brilliantly, the food tasted so fresh with great flavours. Would not hesitate to recommend!

I feel awful that I've talked about going here for so long and not done so. What a huge mistake. It was amazing! The food is incredible! I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, the aromatic spicy Tofu was so tasty. Cannot wait until I can sit inside to dine (COVID...), service was brilliant. This will be my go to for the foreseeable.

My daughter has been nagging me for ages to go for a meal here we never have but we decided to treat ourselves tonight, with not being able to go to the restaurant for a meal we had to get home delivery due to covid, we put our order in 24 hours earlier as some menu choices needed 24 hour notice. We got the delivery on time and it was absolutely delicious, we can’t wait for it to reopen and have a proper sit down meal definitely highly recommended

Sakura Valley NEVER fails to provide beautiful food! Been multiple times and have loved every minute! The sushi is incredible, I recommend California rolls and the prawns are fabulous too! My partner loves the Katy’s chicken and I adore the udon noodles for a main. The staff are lovely and welcoming, the place is so homely and beautifully decorated. Can’t recommend enough!

This has been our favourite local restaurant for a long time and now they do take out. Just as nice and brilliant service! Thanks Sakura.

This is a fantastic and in the proximal geographical area relatively unique dining experience, the food is exquisite, freshly prepared with authentic ingredients. Who would of thought great Japanese food exists in Lancashire but it does here at Sakura Valley!

Dumplings are good, curry was okay. Main critism is the size of the place, its tiny! Had to stand in the toilet to wait for our table? Madness. Also only one person working. They do what they can with the size but dont think Id be visiting as felt claustrophobic . Can hear everyone elses conversations and people chewing Maybe put some music on until you can find a bigger premises.Also not the best atmosphere and only flat bottles to go with the spirits and no plum wine Giving it a 3 as the food is decent and the size isnt there fault i guess

There is street parking nearby and if in doubt there is a supermarket carpark just down the road. It is a small restaurant, quite cramped and interested deco... an interesting extension lead dangling from the ceiling for a standing heater. Albeit, it is exactly how I would want it to be! I wouldn't want it to change! Something very endearing about it and also quite funny. It makes it a very very informal and relaxed atmosphere. Although it was a bit cold even with the portable heater on. The staff were friendly, the waitresses seemed quite young and inexperienced and one of them had a cardigan on that kept shedding fluff... and also dangled down into food... probs would've liked them to be a bit more attentive e.g. Keep an eye on when drinks were finished and check if all is okay. The beer was great, quite pricey though, about £4 for a small bottle! The food was home cooked for sure, very fresh and tasty! The sushi pieces where HUGE! Usually can comfortably fit a piece in my mouth all at once but this was a bit tricky. This is certainly no high end restaurant rather fresh home cooked food. I would recommend and I would come back. Would like soft shell crab on the menu...

Food absolutely awesome. Well worth dining here. Authentic food. Suggest booking to get a table as a small place.

A great meal which was much more interesting than the usual takeaways. We ordered a couple of days on advance and everything was as ordered. Personally I prefer the starters to the main courses and could happily fill up on those.

How does she do it? This place is small and you definitely need to book on advance, but it is well worth it. Excellent choice of starters, but the selection of gyozas does it for us. However the lobster tail fish skewers are compulsory in our reckoning too - so have both! We still haven't got round to their sushi yet, and we've been twice in 3 days! I would advise you book and go and enjoy the experience. Try the warm sake too.

After a busy day, sometimes all you need is a simple, tasty homemade food. This restaurant indeed provides a tasty,healthy and non-expensive alternative to fast food. It is a restaurant run by a family, so everything has a personal touch- which is rare to any outside eating place. We need more such go-to places in Derby. Highly recommend :)

So first impressions were negative for a few reasons - 1. I was told on the phone I could order there -> but when we got there we couldnt because they didn't want us to wait.. I was extremely disappointed as we only went for sushi.. which was the only thing we couldn't have. 2. the service was slow, despite only 8-10 people in there. They did apologise, but they should definitely be able to cope at capacity, given their small size. 3. They only took cash so I had to run to a cash point in the rain4. They messed our order up, the noodle type/sauce was wrong when the main arrived. Despite all this... the food makes this place a 5 star. its authentic and clearly made with love and passion. The decor is great. I'll certainly be returning soon with a pre order of sushi! We ended up very happy and would certainly recommend checking this place out....

Second time here for us but my son has been here so many times. The food is freshly cooked to order, you order the day before, the menu is very good and great for vegetarians (me). I was unsure if my daughter would like it, but she LOVED it and tried a bit of everyone's food. There was only one chef on the night we went and the 3 tables were all full but I tell you she did well to cope (there had been a road accident and the other chef couldn't get in). She and the waitress were rushed off their feet to ensure everyone there had a good night and got their food. They kept apologising which they didn't need to do. I highly recommend this place to any one, think my work colleagues are fed up at me raving about it! Cant wait to go back :) Thanks again for a lovely meal x

This is quite a quirky little place, one that you may not expect to find in the middle of Leyland.

Definitely one of the best places in Leyland to eat, tried most things on the menu and have to say they have all been delicious. The owner and staff are lovely and can’t do enough for you, would definitely recommend this little gem !!

Went on a friends recommendation. Food is excellent. Menu is very good . Well structured. Well worth a visit for something out of the ordinary.

I love this little place. It doesn't pretend anything except genuine good food. The owners make the most of the space they had and each time I've visited, I've been overlooking the kitchen watching how the food is made. It's great to have proper sake and authentic fresh cooked food.

Probably been six times but tonight perfect. Probably as we have got to know what we like even though two of the four dishes tonight we hadn’t tried before.

Enjoyed a lovely takeaway from here, food v tasty. Wasn’t too keen on the avocado sushi rolls but the spicy chicken, gyoza and yakisoba was delicious.

What a little gem this place is! The food is always fresh and so tasty you have to order in advance to that effect! I had tempura prawns ,the nicest I've ever had, followed by teriyaki chicken, so tasty and juicy! There were six of us in total and each said their meals also were excellent. You definitely have to book a table because the place is so small but I think that adds to the ambiance. Drinks are also very reasonable, we'll all be back soon!

Wonderful food, the place itself is a little rough around the edges, but you don’t have time to really notice that when you have THE MOST AMAZING food to focus on ☺️ If you haven’t been I can definitely recommend the Gyoza & Udon Soup!

Can’t fault this little place (and it is little so booking in advance through Facebook is pretty much essential). We have visited at lease half a dozen time and it never fails to make us happy, so much so, we’ve started bring friends here and have got some of them hooked on this delicious food. The mains are tasty but to truly experience this expert Japanese cooking, I would advise eating tapas style by ordering multiple sushi and starter dishes (5-7 per couple). Cheap wine and beer prices, great sake and brilliant food and atmosphere. If the owners continue to make this amazing food, we will continue to come, and continue to introduce it to all of our friends!

Excellent food in a traditional setting served by friendly helpful staff. The restaurant is small and popular so you will need to book in advance. Nothing negative to say.

Can’t believe we haven’t been before. Great authentic Japanese food! I’m not a lover of sashimi or sushi and there were lots of great cooked dishes to choose from. The beef curry had some of the softest cooked beef I’ve ever had, it literally came apart on the chopsticks.

Great little restaurant, really friendly staff and amazing food. So much better than the standard chain style restaurants we’re all used to, this was a unique experience and can’t wait to return to try some of the other amazing food.

I have been to Sakura Valley many times. I have taken all the family, many visitors & even booked the entire restaurant for Leyland U3A. Only seats 18. Basic décor. Pleasant atmosphere. It all about the food , which is always fresh & fabulous.There is no raw fish involved. First timers would love the huge, light crispy tempura prawns, spicy chicken & moreish gyoza (dumplings). For mains, Salmon or Chicken Teriyaki is simple & tasty. The beef stew melts in the mouth . I love the thick pancakes stuffed with chicken & prawns. Tony, Lida & the enthusiastic staff will help you to pre order. This ensures fast service & no waste, You can watch your food being cooked. We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Leyland . Can even take own drinks (corkage fee applies)

Visited again after such a great first visit and was just as good. Tried some different dishes and all fantastic. Service was fab and all great value. Too many great things to recommend, but pre ordering makes the whole experience much easier. Looking forward to next visit.

Leyland land of the truck. Deep and long accents. I have heard of this sushi dark art. Apparently it takes years to create a dish of this type. Sticky, unctuous and morish.

Four of us visited on a Thursday in January. It was a cold evening and we were sat next to the door which opened direct onto the pavement - it was freezing. We ordered starters and mains. Ordering drinks was an ordeal as the waitress seemed flakey and we had to repeat the order several times. Each drink was, after some time, individually delivered to our table - this should have served as a warning and we should have left then! The first starter arrived after 1 hour and 10 minutes, the next 10 mins laters, the next 5 mins later and mine, the last, another ten minutes! After two hours, the first main arrived and once again, each was delivered at 10 minute intervals so no one ate together. I was stunned but this was my daughter's birthday and I did not want to upset her by having it out with the restaurant there and then so we sat in mute, sad silence watching a much anticipated evening disappear. There was only one "chef" on. People were sat at benches in some areas. The food was extremely poor. Surely this could not be the same resturant. It was one of tghe worst meals I have ever paid for and I would never, ever go bak. And though reasonable, the food is not cheap. Absolutely rubbish. If the owner wishes to challenge me on any of the points raised, I will go talk to them and take witnesses if required. Shockingly bad.

Firstly I want to say how friendly the staff and the service was. It was recommended by a friend so it was out first time eating here,planning our second visit.the food was delicious,came in a timely manner overall the whole experience and ambience was lovely.it is a very small intimate place so can't go in big groups. Would definitely recommend the Gyoza. Thanks Tony :)

The food and service were excellent, this is one of my favourite places in the area. Perfect for a date night!

Visited yesterday with my son who lives in Leyland. Very welcoming owners and food was superb. The place has a very basic style authentic decor which is fine and adds to the experience.Everything that we had to eat was excellent. Many Thanks Alan Brown

Had a take away and absolutely first class, possibly should expand to bigger premises for more dining in customers

Family birthday meal. Beautiful food, freshly cooked. Good service and reasonable prices. Fully recommend to book in advance as it is quite small and popular.

Lovely little place! Such a good meal always fresh. Bring food out when ready so no waiting on the side going cool. The best place to eat in Preston. Very good pricing.

Visited as received loads of recommendations , having to order the night before in interesting as you risk not ordering the right amount as you do not know how you will feel on the night.

What an amazing meal, we have been a few times before and it’s always been a great but tonight was the best so far.

Been tonite for tea, fantastic as always place was just getting busy, if your getting takeout make sure you ring a few hours in advance. Definitely recommend eating here if you haven't tried u won't be disappointed.

I have been here several times with different people and each time the food was been amazing. Everyone who I have taken has loved it even though who didn't know they liked Japanese food would recommend to everyone as it is very authentic and friendly.

Weekend before Christmas, food stunningly good value for money and fantastically authentic, we’all be back again as it is worth the trip- don’t be put off by the locality

Absolutely loved this place. I can’t believe I’ve never been to this little gem before now. Food was so tasty and fresh. We’ll be back!

We were in the Leyland area and checked trip advisor for somewhere to eat. We love Japanese food and having read the reviews we thought we'd try Sakura Valley. We're so glad we did, this is now my absolute favourite place to eat and despite being a 35 minute drive from where we live, we will most certainly be back as regular customers.

Thoroughly enjoyed our food. Fresh and tasty. Delightful Japanese menu. Unique setting. A great discovery. We’ll be back.

The food at Sakura Valley is authentic Japanese. I've struggled finding an authentic Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese restaurant, just before I came across this gem of a place I was coming closer giving up. My advice is to book with the owner as it books up fast and seating is limited. Food is awesome, beer is cheap and Saki is served like it should be.

Small cozy restaurant friendly staff.

An absolute hidden gem and a Must-Try for those who’s tired of all mainstream and is looking for something different!

This is a small restaurant but surprisingly not cramped.

We had a lovely meal here, very fresh and tasty. Noodles with prawns was very good. Husband tried spicy aromatic chicken also very good. The service was friendly and we had wine with our meal, but noticed you can take your own wine if you wanted something particular,but there is a corkage charge.

The food is always beautifully cooked and tastes delicious!And gluten free options - what more could a girl want?

Booked a table for two and had an amazing dinner. We heard about Sakura Valley through a friend who had recommended it. The chef and waitress were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. The restaurant is small in side but this creates a wonderful, quirky and traditional atmosphere. We cannot wait to visit again - thank you for a great experience!

Decided to go out for an impromptu tea we have been wanting to try Sakura Valley for ages and tonight was the night, rang and booked a table which we now know is imperative as we saw quite a few people turned away as they hadn't booked. Its only small and doesn’t have many seats and is very different from other restaurants in the area, (this is good I loved it) the food is excellent the portions are large, we sat and watched the food being cooked which was fascinating and the service was pleasant, lovely and welcoming. we will be going again very soon.

Booked a table for two for me and my mother on a whim after craving japanese food. The website and other trip advisor reviews suggestes we should book as the restaurant is very small - the chef advised we preordered to guarantee the food and i was informed the ramen was out and that udon would be the alternative which i didn't mind at all!

Oh my word this place is so amazing!! The food is out of this world and the staff are so lovely and genuine, the food is authentic but very reasonably priced.

Got a takeout with fellow work colleagues and I have to say this is the best sushi ever. So fresh and a taste sensation. Highly recommend. Will be doing this every month now. Fantastic

My step-daughter treated me to a meal here as i am a big fan of Japanese food and lifestyle..

Tried this place for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the night out as the staff were very polite and friendly and food was marvelous

This was our first visit to this tiny restaurant - but it won't be the last. Food was tasty and excellent value for money, though don't expect everything to arrive at the same time. It gives you the chance to sample everyone else's food! Service was welcoming and friendly.

I'd seen this on Just eat and thought I'd give it a try.

Fancied trying something different on saturday , Quick text to the phone number on the sakura valley website and we had our table booked that evening. Great value, great home-cooked food. great service cant wait to return.

I was in search for sushi in the area and came across this restaurant. The food was delicious and the presentation was fabulous. We'll definitely be going back. FYI...Cash only but there is an ATM just down the street.

A lovely small and friendly restuarant with bags of flavour. As others have said almost like you are in someone's living room and few tables. All the great reviews rate the excellent freshly cooked food, friendly service and value and they are spot on.

The restaurant has a great warm family friendly feel. The staff equally warm and helpful. We ordered a range of starters - Prawn tempura, chicken goyoza & aromatic spicy chicken - all were superb and so succulent - we could have eaten lots more of them! For main course, we had the Chicken Katsu, beef curry & Prawn Yakiudon & Sushi Prawn nigiri so it was great having some variation. As a sushi lover I would really love to see more variation using sushi grade raw fish as the only options were cooked fish in the form of Prawn nigiri or smoked salmon - so hopefully as Sakura Valley's profile increases, this will be possible to source, but we had a great family dining experience and would definitely return.

What an absolute pleasure to eat here !! The food was so fresh and they could accommodate my husbands dietary requirements perfectly . Can’t wait to go back !!

Had stopped over in the area driving from Scotland back to the snowy south east and fancied something different. The reviews are outstanding and accurate (except the one complaining about service) I booked and was politely asked if I wanted to select before I arrived as everything is cooked fresh to order and there may be a delay. I was quite happy to arrive and take my time to order and take in the atmosphere which feels entirely genuine. I ordered a general selection of starters recommended by the waitress and mixed sushi. Yes I waited but being able to see into the kitchen and see the food prepared was excellent. The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Good fresh genuine ingredients cooked with skill and passion. It comes through.

Leyland has a great home made sushi restaurant that is an absolute hidden gem!! The couple that run this are the perfect hosts and very accommodating to all your needs regards allergens etc....

We've been meaning to try this place for s

We are very privileged to have such an authentic local restaurant. You would normally have to travel to sample this sort of experience. We opted to book a table and pre-order. Charming little place with extremely friendly staff who can't do enough for you. Very reasonable prices and portion sizes the food was OUTSTANDING, in particular the avocado sushi and tempura prawn. Everything is freshly cooked and you can really tell the difference. If you are prepared to wait for fresh tasty interesting food then try here. Absolute gem of a place.

Came across this great little find after reading reviews. Rang ahead to book a table. Greeted by warm & friendly staff. Chose 3 starters, all were delicious and cooked to perfection. The mains were just as good. Great service, cosy with a nice atmosphere & reasonably priced for fresh cooked food. Will definitely go back.

Group of 9 visited this evening for my Birthday, as always did not fail to disappoint. I can not rate this restaurant highly enough. If you are expecting super duper fancy setting then this is not for you, if you are expecting authentic Japanese food of the highest quality, served with the most impeccable service then this is the place. The sushi is HAND made to order, this is not fast food, its amazing food made as quickly as possible at a very affordable prize. it is a shame 6 stars is not an option. Tony and family, Thank you

People of Leyland support this restaurant now! I lived in Leyland most of my young adult life and we never ever had a restaurant as good as this! The food is absolutely divine. All the ingredients are quality and super fresh! Tony cooked me the best prawns I have eaten in a very, very long time. Too often restaurants, particularly Chinese and Indian overcook this precious ingredient so they become like hard bullets of rubber. Not here! They were juicy and soft and unctuous.

If you ever get the chance to visit and you like Japanese food then this place is a must go destination. Home cooked reasonably priced authentic Japanese food and extremely friendly owner. You must pay it a visit but book first as the restaurant is very small.

This place is tiny, but my gosh is it amazingly stunning. The food is cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is relaxed. The staff are brilliant and the whole thing is utterly beyond description. Will be going again and again soon!

We booked a table via Facebook Messenger for 7.30pm on Friday evening, we received confirmation and were asked to pre order our food. We had visited the restaurant before and the service had been slow (understandably because the food is freshly prepared) so we thought that this was an excellent idea.

Went with my boyfriend and his family for a casual Sunday evening meal and was not disappointed. Extremely fresh, flavoursome food and as authentic as I can imagine! I had sushi and gyozas to start (finding out that I actually like wasabi..!) followed by the teriyaki salmon rice for my main. Was absolutely stuffed by the end of it and for four of us sharing several starters, a large main each and some drinks it cost less than £20 per head! I will definitely be returning!

Fantastic food all freshly prepared while you wait. The owner is very passionate about his food and prepares everything with great care so don’t expect fast food. We contacted him via Facebook messenger to book a table and we also ordered our food the day before which worked really well with no delays. Sakura valley is a hidden gem and very authentic.

Visited Sakura Valley in December, and intend to go again soon.

We decided to ring Sakura Valley on the last minute on a Friday evening to ask if they had any tables left, and they told us they were very busy but they could give us a small table if we liked. When we arrived we found it to be very cosy and friendly. The place is very small and our 'small table' was very much that! The waitress was very friendly and helpful when I asked her to explain what a couple of dishes were. We decided on a few starters followed by a vegetable stew for myself and the hokaido beef stew for my partner. Both mains were absolutely delicious, and tasted very fresh - clearly homemade from scratch. My partner commented on the quality of the beef and said it was cooked to perfection. The starters came at different times which would have seemed a bit odd if we hadn't been told by family who had visited previously that this was how they served the food. Personally I think that would be a really great way to get food if there were lots of people who wanted to share dishes whilst having a few drinks and waiting for the mains. The mains took quite a long time to come, but again we had been told in advance to expect this. The place was very busy, and the chef came out to check we were happy with the wait.

Small but very cosy, warm and friendly staff and amazing food.

Did not prebook the place, but arrived early at 5.30pm. Small restaurant with about 10 seats in it. We were the first to arrive at the restaurant and there were no customers.

We visited on a Sunday evening, pre booked place as we heard this was a small restaurant with limited seating. We were glad we booked in advance. The table settings are 3 x 2 places, 1 x 6 place (tight), 1 x 4/5 places and a single place(!). The kitchen is on full view of the guests. There is a really quaint arrangement of bamboo overhead with roll down hessian partitions providing an intimate and relaxed setting.

Just enjoyed a lovely meal here with my family. We were a table of 6, and enjoyed sitting at the long bench next to the kitchen. All the dishes were fresh and tasty, and the menu is good value. Be warned, your food doesn’t all come at once - but that’s because everything was cooked fresh - and for us we really enjoyed dishes coming out one at a time - especially as we shared starters. I would definitely recommend the tempura and gyoza starters in particular and the beef main course was incredibly tender. Thanks Tony and staff. We will be back!

We went here for my husbands birthday for a change. We had been warned that service can be very slow so were prepared for a wait.

Within minutes of arriving we where greeted by a super friendly Tony who showed us in and to our table.

Fantastic restaurant. Great food, friendly staff. Book early and expect to wait a while for food as it is a small enterprise and due to high quality is rather busy. I'm so pleased this restaurant opened in town.

Visited here for a birthday meal. What a find. Leyland is so lucky to have such a great restaurant. The owners were so friendly. Very hands on. The food was amazing. Took a bit of effort using chopsticks but definitely adds to the occasion. We will be going again. Without a doubt.

This is a fantastic place for Japanese food. Everything including the pasta is cooked fresh. It takes time but is worth it. The owner is the cook, and he and his wife are amazing. Very small so book either using the phone or on facebook