Shokudo, Japanese kitchen and Sushi bar. in Tamworth

Really nice food, a bit lacking in the service.

5 stars I wasn’t dining in, nor was I a customer seated at a table — I was simply waiting to pick up an order. But in that moment, something truly unexpected happened. I witnessed the creation of a dish so striking, so beautiful, that I was left in awe. I felt compelled to share my impressions, because what I saw wasn’t just food preparation — it was pure art. The chef behind the counter worked with such precision, grace, and dedication that it felt like he was pouring his soul into every detail. The atmosphere was serene, almost ceremonial — quiet, focused, and full of intention. The platter was arranged on two levels: the lower level featured a stunning variety of sushi and rolls, each with vibrant colors and textures, while the upper tier showcased perfectly sliced sashimi — a crown of fresh fish laid over green leaves and delicately accented with parsley. The colors — bright orange from the salmon, deep red from the tuna, soft pink from the shrimp, golden yellow, and vibrant greens — came together in perfect harmony, like a living painting. The entire arrangement was framed by decorative branches with blossoms, evoking the feeling of a Japanese garden. A bamboo blind, gently lifted, added an intimate, almost theatrical touch — as if a stage was being revealed to present something sacred. It wasn’t just a visual pleasure — it stirred something deep inside me. You could see this wasn’t made by routine or habit, but by someone with a deep sensitivity to beauty, to balance, and to meaning. This wasn’t just food — it was a form of reverence, of inspiration, of artistic expression through taste, form, and ritual. If you love detail, authenticity, and heartfelt creativity — just witnessing the making of such a dish is enough to make you feel respect. For me, it was a moment of pure admiration.

I had a fantastic experience at this Japanese restaurant. The place is beautifully decorated and has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and served in stunning dishes-every bite was a treat! Our waitress was very polite and attentive, making us feel right at home. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great Japanese cuisine in a charming setting! I will definitively visit again.

Lovely staff, beautiful decor, nice atmosphere

Perfect, what a wonderful little find. Service and food amazing.

Nice food. Great ambience and Service.

Been here twice now and the food is exceptional, so delicious, really filling and so much better value than other Japanese restaurants, especially restaurants starting with a 'W'. The Tonkotsu Ramen is exceptional, really hearty flavour profile, perfectly chewy noodles, succulent pork. The staff are really friendly and helpful, l highly recommend the cocktails Pompom Purin and Kerropi Sour as that's what we had and they were delicious. Second time being there, would definitely go back, 100% worth it.

This place might be one of the best Japanese I might ever eat at. This place's atmosphere makes me feel like I'm in real Japan, which is amazing. The food itself is nice as well, taking me into an imaginary world of Japan. Shokudo deserves my 5 stars, a true beauty of Tamworth.

1st visit. Had a lovely meal. Very pleasant.

Authentic food that tastes good. Will definitely go again if in the area.

Quality of food is great, I couldn’t stop eating!

Googled this little gem as a stop on our journey. Really glad we did as the food was amazing and such good value for money! Highly recommend.

Food was really nice and the service was quick and friendly.

Pabitra is a brilliant and friendly waitress who made coming to the restaurant a pleasant experience. 10/10.

Most affordable and tasty Japanese I have had in the UK!!

Very noce authentic food perfectly served

Best sushi in Tamworth hands down! 🙌🏼 💯

Never had anything other than wagas, bloody incredible food & a really nice environment. Had the pork miso ramen & the chicken gyoza and holy crap that was some of the best food I've ever had. Would recommend

New favourite sushi place! Beautiful quality and care of their dishes, sushi was great and lots of flavour. We ordered a selection of sushi, pork katsu curry and seafood udon ; all delicious. Will definitely be returning ☺️

Amazing food - the spring rolls are the best I’ve ever had, super quick and friendly service and lovely decoration

WOW 🤩 the food was absolutely delicious 😋 we tried the chicken gyozhos, spicy tuna sushi and spicy duck Ramen 👌👌👌 everything was spot on, the service was incredible, the kindest waitress always smiling 😊 will definitely be coming back here again

Great food and my lad absolutely loves the Sushi and Sashimi platter. I don't get a look in! Always friendly and efficient and staff are happy to recomemd dishes. Tamworth needs more authentic restaurants like these!

Outstanding food, pleasant environment attentive and friendly service.

Found this place about a month ago and have been going back weekly ever since (even if it’s to get a takeout). Massive foodies and absolutely love the food and friendliness of the staff. They remembered our order after just ONE visit! Definitely a hidden gem! Worth a visit!

Perfectly good service, food not so good. Spicy edamame was just doused in sriracha sauce and the chicken skewers were mostly fat. Noodle dish was tasty and the jasmine tea nice too

Not the best… far from it Wouldn’t go back… tea was great, wasn’t proper Japanese…. Sushi rolls were not fresh had a dollop of sriracha mayo on top… chicken was a slimy fat stick

The food was good, I was pleased with the visit to this restaurant, I will definitely visit this place again

I went to this Japanese restaurant recently and was really impressed. The food was absolutely spot on – fresh, full of flavour, and nicely presented without being over the top. The sushi was delicious, and the noodles had loads of depth – proper comfort food. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the staff were friendly and helpful without being too in-your-face. It’s the kind of place that works equally well for a low-key dinner or a nice meal out with friends. All in all, a great experience – I’ll definitely be going back.

Excellent food, wonderful flavours great service thank you

Been here a few times now and the food is top quality each time! Sushi is really fresh, the meats are cooked to perfection. Thanks!

Lovely fresh food and quick polite service - will definitely be coming back :)

Chilled, good food, friendly welcoming staff

Food was amazing. The staff were great. Authentic tasting food and atmosphere was great. Disabled wheelchair access was good Highly recommended

Place was absolutely amazing, the service was quick the lady was so polite and amazing and the food was a 10/10 would definitely recommend one of the best places I've being to so far

We love to come here . Everything is delicious and the waitress are super friendly

They were with their daughter. I liked everything. The only thing is that they put ice in the small circle and did not ask about it....

Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!

Absolutely stunning sushi and ramen, thoroughly enjoyed everything. Great service too!

Great food, arrived hot and portion sizes are perfect. Highly recommend

The services was excellent and some of the food was ok. Good - tuna maki Average - gyoza and miso soup Bad - katsu curry was bland and the soba noodles were overcooked and weren’t balanced in flavour The mains really let this place down and they’re such a big part of the whole experience. Would stick with the sushi if we ever go back.

Excellent! Good food, came quickly. Friendly service.

Best sashimi, sushi and gyozas we have ever had. We will definitely be visiting again to sample more of the menu.

We visited Shokudo on a Friday evening after Snow Dome shenanigans. My daughter loved the afforably priced chicken karage bento box and ebi nigiri. I enjoyed delicious sushi rolls, a crisp, refreshing draught pint of Asahi, and okinomiyaki skewers. We all appreciated the delightful atmosphere and decor, coupled with friendly service. A gem in Tamworth!

The delivery guy was so nice, food is great, delivery was on time, really nice place!

It's a cafe not a restaurant, food was good but expensive given the stark nature of the place.

Great ramen. Prepared and sent fast. 1 bit of feedback iss that I very nearly didn't order because the restaurant sells no drinks. I was in the mood for ramen so went ahead but I feel some drinks to choose from would be an improvement.

Have been here twice. Good sushi and noodles.

Absolutely beautiful meal here 100% recommend coming here .

Upon entering I was greeted by an extremely polite lady whom led us to our table , clean , beautiful surroundings , friendly people and customers with in . We were given plenty of time to look at the menu and was politely asked when we were ready to order , the food arrived quickly , presented well and was hot , extremely reasonable prices for the portion sizes and food tasted great , I'm usually extremely fussy with my food but this was literally near perfect

The salmon was expired, the rice was not cooked on the day. It was not worth the money. Only the driver was on time

It was Fanstastic and the food was exquisite

Brilliant lovely delicious food . I also recommend the Jasmine tea.

Always lovley food one of our favourite places to eat. Staff are lovley and accomodating

Amazing food as always. Had a great time celebrating Valentine’s Day. Good portion sizes, nice atmosphere and friendly vibe 😊

I had the spicy tuna poke bowl for lunch and it was bursting with flavour. Absolutely delicious. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

Came here accidentally, it was so good we came back!

Nice place with good hospitality. The staff was attentive and helped with the menu. The food was fresh and tasty. Great for nice dinner.

As soon as you step in Shokudo Japanese Kitchen and Sushi bar you are instantly hit with the beautiful aroma of oreiental spices and the calming traditional music of Japan allowing your eyes and mind to wonder around this beautiful restaurant . I began my meal with a five piece pork gyoza accompanied by a salty and savoury sauce. The soft and warm filling immediately fills you with a sense of comfort and warmth with flavours bursting into your mouth unleashing a feeling unlike anything you’ve ever felt before. For my main course I then had a pork bibimbap, this was the best meal I have consumed since being in Vietnam in the March of 2024. It was hot spicy savoury and the fresh veg alongside the hot sticky rice pork and fried egg was In my mind the perfect meal visit here!!!

Delivery time was good, sushi was really good, everything else was alright, just didn’t WOW us, which is what you expect at that price point

Very tasty and well presented food every time. Delivered on time.

So fresh and tasty! Will definitely be ordering again!

Absolutely unreal! Couldn’t have asked for better food, will definitely be back and recommend to everyone!! Think my fav was the crispy rolls & katsu curry😍😍 10/10

The food was super amazing and the staff very nice. They even put up with my fussiness and adapted one part of my meal to a smaller portion and change the nigiri plate to things you don’t normally get. Well worth a visit

Excellent food and service. Little cold but well worth it!

We had a lovely meal here to celebrate a birthday. Would definitely recommend and will visit again.

Lovely food, very peaceful atmosphere

Lovely place and nice staff but the service was really slow, 90-100 mins for main dishes. Too many take away priority.

Lovely atmosphere and food - this restaurant has become one of our favourite haunts! If you like authentic Japanese restaurant, this is the place for you xx

I've visited this restaurant quite a few times since it first opened, and the quality of the food is always of a high standard and the atmosphere is so peaceful. I recommend getting the Takoyaki if you haven't tried it before, it's always nice here.

We had the champon ramen, seafood yaki soba, and some starters. Very generous portions and lovely food. Staff were very friendly and prompt. Will be going again!

I love sushi and I like this place. I went several times and never disappointed. Delicious sushi, delicious noodles and so far all we tried was very good. Maybe they could work a bit on the presentation of the dishes and not a fan of salmon carpaccio as there was some parmesan on top I believe and it didn't taste as nice as all the other foods. I'll definitely keep going though!

Had food from here easily over 10 times, both takeaway and eating in. Always incredible food and friendly staff. Never had anything but an amazing meal.

Food was amazing!!! Will be back :-)

Very nice food and atmosphere, love it here! Got something for everyone from hardcore sashimi lovers through to Katsura curry / hot dishes

Best Japanese restaurant in Tamworth.

This place is nice! See, as a Brit..if visiting friends from Hong Kong say " let's try this place out" knowing they prefer authentic food rather than that for the British palette, who then come away and say " that was really nice! Then you know it's good to review. I always let them order as well, they know what is what and what you should typically have for a specific time of day. Deffo going back, but I'll have to message them and ask what I had 🤣😂

Absolutely delicious! And helpful staff!! 👍👍

Really great food and service! Never disappoints. Definitely recommend

The food is amazing, so much choice!! I especially liked the Chicken Yaki Udon! Staff were lovely too!

Lovely food as always and nice polite staff, little hidden gem in Tamworth, would recommend 👌

Another great meal with beautiful food. A great start to 2025. Thank you team Shokudo

Great service, friendly staff, definitely go again

Really good value and good quality food. Loved it.

First time here and absolutely loved it me and my daughter had sushi it tasted so good, we ordered more so we could take it home.

As a tourist, this restaurant is a MUST if you're even remotely in the area. The food tastes even more incredible than it looks, and that's saying something! 10/10, by far the best food I've had this trip!

Absolutely love coming here. Food and service is always amazing. So happy to have a sushi place in Lichfield!

Came from Wales for the snow dome. Fancied sushi and luckily found Shokudo. Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere. My son especially loved the beef curry

Great food- super fresh. Thankyou z

You must try this place. You won't be disappointed.

Always a delicious meal and excellent service. Beef hot pot was a great experience cooking

Absolutely amazing meal, I've been here at least 5 times and every time I've tried something new and delicious. Great service and food all around, highly recommend.

Been here 10+ times, never had bad food. Every time it’s amazing, sometimes service can be slow but it’s worth it. 100% recommend

Great food. Good prices. Great service

Great restaurant. The food is perfect, always tastes amazing. Everything is prepared fresh and always arrives quickly. We love coming here.

10/10 place, this is the best sushi I’ve ever had!

This has fast become one of my fave restaurants, food is always great quality and great value! Only caveat this time is that the veggie bento box states it comes with two spring rolls but it actually comes with one, it’s only a minor thing but they’re my favourite so that was a little disappointing, especially as this meal was shared. But other than that, fab!

The food tastes good and the portion is sufficient

Always fantastic. Cocktails are excellent, food is fresh and delicious.

Food was delicious and the waitress was lovely, always checking if everything was okay and making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and a lovely staff.