Uchi in Rushcliffe

The best restaurant in Bridgford, great food and lovely staff!

We used to come here often but stopped after the manager shouted at me for using the disabled toilet and told me to use the toilet upstairs. I felt embarassed that she made a scene in front of the staff and other diners, so we got the bill and left before finishing our meal. My partner confronted her and she proceeded to tell him that "she isn't disabled", to which my partner pointed out that not all disabilities are visible. She realised she was in the wrong and eventually apologised, but did not seem sincere and was clearly trying to save face in front of other customers. We dined there many times for more than a year, spending upwards of £60 on food and drink each time. Over time, we noticed a decline in the quality of food, and the number of tables filled. In the end, the chicken served was very fatty and chewy, and the spring rolls had a very unappetising after-taste that was off-putting. The manager could be seen on many occasions micro-managing her staff and degrading them in front of other diners. She had a habit of barking orders at them, particularly new staff. The combination of all of these things, along with the hefty price of the food (that is mediocre at best) has driven us to other restaurants in West Bridgford. The staff seem a lot happier in other restaurants and the food is priced appropriately for the quality. If you're looking for drinks only, it's probably a good spot during happy hour, but if you're looking to stay for an extended period enjoying your food in a nice atmosphere, I'd personally recommend The Botanist down the road.

Uchi - we went for dinner today, ordered sushi dishes and one of them was the special tuna dragon rolls. It arrived and was listed as seared at the table. The dish arrived and was lit with a blow torch. After eating some, we realised it was covered in strong alcohol. My partner is a recovering alcoholic, and is T total, I pointed this out to the waitress, and asked if it was alcohol. She said yes and I asked why it didn’t state this on their menu, no answer, just a rude I will pass the info to the chef! I’m really angry as they didn’t seem bothered, nor understanding that the menu needs to state what’s in the dish. Whether it’s for health, or religious reasons, the dishes should state allergies (some people are allergic to alcohol) and ingredients. Poor form Uchi! We were charged £88 for our food including a service charge - no apology!

I love coming to this place for food. I normally come at lunchtime because the bento boxes are so good but came for dinner. Had the BBQ beef Ramen, Spicy soba noodles chicken for mains and Lemon yuzu chicken, Mixed skewers and Tempura yasai gyoza for starters. The food is so flavourful and even spicy food is not overwhelming it has a great balance of flavour and heat. I love coming here, don't need to book normally can accommodate you and it's got a good atmosphere even if busy with friendly efficient staff.

Another beautiful meal and fantastic attentive and charming service unlike other showy places nearby. Sashimi needs to be fresh and well prepared, this didn’t disappoint. Booking advisable you won’t regret it.

Really good restaurant. Visited as part of a large group. After an initial minor issue we managed to sort out and had some great food and drink here. Great menu and variety, polite and patient service. Excellent food. Also, really extensive and quality vegetarian menu. Would recommend the vegetarian set menu.

Excellent authentic Restaurant. Food and service were great, would definitely recommend

I’ve been to Uchi tonight with my partner and my mum. I was under the impression that I’ve booked a table but turned out I didn’t actually complete the booking. The manager quickly looked if there was any free table for us and come back told us there was, there was a no show so they told us we could stay as long as we liked, which was nice. Food came out really quickly and everything was very tasty and fresh. My partner didn’t like sushi until he tried sushi here and now he loves it. I love Yumacha which is the sister restaurant so I had high hopes for Uchi and I have to say I’m not disappointed at all. I would definitely come back again!

Lovely food and staff very pleasant

Uchi is swiftly becoming one of our favourite places to eat. Not only is the food for adults absolutely brilliant and well priced but the children's menu is also spot on and offers authentic meals that aren't just nuggets and chips! Uchi is reasonably priced, the service is quick and friendly and the food is beyond tasty.

Great food, super attentive staff, love this place!

This is totally a scam. I grew up in Asia and this restaurant is not officially Japanese food at all, it is just pretending to be Japanese food! I entered the restaurant with high hopes, but left completely disappointed and angry! For those who want to seriously eat Japanese food, I advise you to carefully consider whether to choose another restaurant.

I dined here yesterday and found the place to be very overrated and expensive for the mediocre dishes they offer. The quality of the products was poor, starting with the sushi. It was made with long grain rice instead of the round, sticky rice typically used for sushi, which was disappointing. The cost was £20 for a small plate of 8 sushi rolls. Although the main ingredients were fresh, the desserts seemed to be out of date, as I experienced significant stomach discomfort afterward. Additionally, they charge a 10% service fee, which is not displayed anywhere, just to bring three plates of sushi to the table. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant.

Cozy restaurant and great food!! I went for the vegan options and they were scrumptious 🤤

We have come here many times now and have loved every visit. The cocktails are amazing and great value if you come during happy hour. The sushi is incredible - we have tried so much of the menu now and it has all been great. Uchi is a hidden gem.

Local pequeño, agradable. Personal profesional y amable. Comida asiática, ni buena ni mala, bastante normal. Relación calidad precio un poco alto.

My wife and I have had lovely food here along with great quality cocktails. The food here is really far ahead of places like Wagas - freshly prepared and cooked, tasty food served by great staff.

First time visiting here after and after so many great reviews from friends we was looking forward to it. Where to start….We was constantly approached whilst looking through the menu deciding what we wanted to eat, even though we said we wasn’t ready to place our order yet. There was 8 of us and we was given less than 2hours to eat and drink. Three of us wanted the 7 course tasting menu (£45pp) but was told ‘it was too late and we didn’t have enough time’ which we wasn’t told about until they took our order, 15minutes after all guests arrived 101 of how not to do business…. The first round of drinks came relatively quick, however, I could have done a half marathon in the time it took to get the second lot. The food came extremely staggered, which is semi-understandable as it was fairly busy. However my food was extremely bland. The salt and pepper chips was freezing, they took it away and re-friend the same portion. In all honestly, I had more enjoyment when I was on a liquid only diet than at this meal. To top off this interesting evening… one of the waitresses came over and started clearing our table and said we need it back at 8.15, (people was still eating)not taking into consideration the delay we had with receiving our food and drinks. I don’t know whether she’d chewed a wasp in the back, but her whole attitude was awful. Constantly saying it wasn’t their fault etc. Honestly the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced and it’s fair to say I won’t be returning.

both my daughter and her boyfriend got given food poisoning. Called staff to tell them and didn’t do anything about it and told me it might be the bottle of wine I drank😂

We visited last Saturday to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was delicious and well presented. The portion sizes were very generous. There was so much choice on the menu which made it hard to choose which dishes to order! Beautiful decor and attentive staff, we'll definitely go back.

What a beautiful spot to visit in West Bridgford. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main strip, Uchi is perfectly located with a moderate footfall whilst also being able to provide immaculate service. The sushi pictured is just one of the beautiful, freshly prepared dishes we were fortunate enough to enjoy. What stunning presentation as well as fresh, mouth-watering tastes for an extremely reasonable price! We will be returning with great anticipation! Thank you Uchi

What delicious food! There’s a lot more than Sushi, in fact there’s quite a selection of food and all of it was delicious. I’m not a huge Sushi fan (the family are), but there was plenty of nin sushi options for me to choose from. Staff was lovely and great atmosphere and great value for money. We will definitely be returning again soon!

Restaurant was very nice inside. There were 8 of us in total. We preordered our food but when it came to them bringing it out, I waited 10 minutes or for the rice to the chicken I ordered. When I asked the waitress about this she seemed to take offence to me asking where my food was. She seemed miserable and like we were asking for the world when I was merely asking where my rice was (politely). She then told me I’d ordered wrong on the preorder which was incorrect. No sorry or anything. Massive lack of Customer service. As a result, I won’t be visiting again….

Loved the food and the smells from the kitchen were amazing. Service could do with a little more training as staff weren't up to scratch with what they were serving but the overall atmosphere was very relaxed with a bit of a buzz. I had the chocolate brownie with the blossom candyfloss and it was fabulous 👌 Would definitely visit again 😊

I really liked the maki there. One of the best in Notts!

The ambiance here is inviting and comfortable. Service is fast and friendly! I'm sure we will be back for some more pumpkin bao bun !

Very nice staff and service but good disappointed me a bit as I was waiting for the traditional bao buns which were ruined and made very poorly.... Because of food, I definitely wouldn't go back but I certainly would return because of the staff and the amazing service they provided, including a very delicous coffee....

Amazing food bursting with flavour 😋

Great food, many options from Ramen to Sushi and Bento Boxes and reasonably priced! Have been a few times and its been consistently good

Please ignore my previous review, it is definitely FIVE star not one. My mistake hit wrong button. Food brilliant, staff efficient and great atmosphere. Sorry for mix up

Great food, efficient friendly staff

We had an evening out with friends. First time visit to Uchi and it wont be the last. Very good..

Always love the Bento Box, such a good deal and variety. Great loyalty program too 👌 Slightly frustrating that they add the service charge to the bill instead of giving an option. Especially if I've nipped in for a quick bento box at lunch I don't feel like a tip is really necessary! Very american but can't complain.

Good food, service, and atmosphere. We had fillet grill, sushi, and ramen. The only thing that should be improved is the rice. The sushi was too soft that we couldn’t pick it up and it kept falling!! Overall, I like it and would recommend this.

A great Japanese place with lots of options for most pockets. Especially good value is the bento box that is served till 6.30. A great way to sample a bunch of the menu. Spoiler though, it's all good.

Amazing food, totally recommend

We just been there on our anniversary (place where we met), food and service was excellent!...and a really pleasant surprise that we received a dessert for our anniversary 🙂 (complimentary) Thanks!

Excellent vegan sushi, separate vegan menu available with various options including noodle and curry dishes too. I had the Green Dragon speciality roll and it was delicious. Lots of flavour, interesting ingredients and really liked the tempura asparagus which I’ve never had before. Look forward to revisiting and trying more of the menu options.

Excellent vegan sushi, separate vegan menu available with various options including noodle and curry dishes too. I had the Green Dragon speciality roll and it was delicious. Lots of flavour, interesting ingredients and really liked the tempura asparagus which I’ve never had before. Look forward to revisiting and trying more of the menu options.

Absolutely incredible Japanese food! Great menu choices, the atmosphere is very intimate and welcoming along with the wonderful waitstaff. We came here for my birthday and the lovely waitress overheard my family’s conversation about it and brought out a dessert for me of their own volition, and it was delicious! Very touched by the incredibly generous gesture. You absolutely have to go here if you love Japanese food!

One must love Japanese cuisine. Must try HITACHINO Beer 🍺😍🍺

Uchi has wonderful food and the staff are very friendly. We didn't feel bad asking about what some food was and the food was fresh and hot which was spot on. We have also had takeaway from here as we love the food options.

Great food, excellent service and good atmosphere. Highly recommend the tasting menu.

Food was amazing! Very delicious and authentic Japanese food. Totally recommend the beef nigiri! Really cool interior designs with Japanese music played. Seats were comfortable. Price was slightly more expensive than other Japanese restaurants but with the quality provided there’s nothing to complain!

Really disappointed that the Buy One get one half price Bento Box meant half the food too. I used to recommend here a lot but with the price increase and the small portions I won't be going back unfortunately

If you’re looking for Japanese food this side of the city, look no futher… This is not the bargain of the century however the food is extremely tasty and the restaurant itself is stunning with good vibes all around! My personal favourite eat in restaurant in these parts of the city 🙃

Had a super meal, lots of choice. Perfectly cooked, very tasty. Service was very good. We cleared our plates.

First time I've been will be going back . Everything was perfect.

Fabulous sushi. Outstanding quality and we have defied eating everything so we can return again because honestly, everything was perfect. Thank you so much! 100% recommend the green dragon 8piece set. We were fighting over it

Very Overrated and underwhelming. We went there for their sushi / bento box. The bento box was reliable like always but sushi, even with 25% off wasn’t worth it. 1. Waitress got my order wrong, even though she had repeated what I had asked for. 2. No wasabi or soy sauce with my sushi. Not entirely sure if we had to order them but if so, it’s kind of ridiculous that wasabi isn’t complimentary of your sushi order… We probably won’t visit again. Plenty of other sushi places in Nottingham.

Very disappointing ! We ordered the party menu for 4 people. The portions were very small for the price. They brought 1 small bowl of steamed rice for 4 of us. The main dishes were very vegetable heavy especially onion and had very little meat in them. I expected to feel a lot more full for the price. Also was annoying eating off a small side plate.

Have been a big fan of the sister restaurant Yumacha so thought we would try out Uchi. Sadly the food was incredibly bland with little sauce on many of the dishes leaving you with nothing more than some breaded chicken. Very over priced for what you get. The service was ok but no one asked if we liked our meal and at the end the service charge was added automatically to the bill which personally I find quite rude. That's a personal preference and I would rather leave tips in cash for the actual staff or would at least appreciate being asked if I was happy to pay it if it is indeed optional as stated on the bill. Finally just a heads up the tables are really cramped together so you will know everything about the diners next to you however hard you try and tune them out by the end of night!

Delicious food. And great atmosphere. Tried the tempura gyoza, sushi and the hot stone barbecue with wagyu beef.

Absolutely brilliant - went for the 7 course tasting menu and it was superb! I cannot wait to go back again and try more!

we arrived nobody saw us, we sat down , we waited 30 min jsut to get our drinks, then we finally place our food order, it took them ages !! Food was awful ! worse sushi place I've ever tried in my life especially for 80 pounds ( dinner for 2) and we barely ate anything it was for a special occasion my Fiancée birthday - I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!! you can eat even better a Wetherspoons for 30 pounds - save your money !!! Even the sushi at Asda are better made ! Awful place

Excellent food, very good vegan menu. Would definitely recommend.

Went for girlfriend's birthday and we couldn't have been happier. Cosy environment, lovely team, beautiful food. Also, the sauces on each dish were incredible. 10/10

We had the tasting menu which was tasty. The hot stone is different and it was good fun cooking sirloin on it. The tasting menu is good value.

I popped in here for some lunch. The waitress wasn't particularly friendly and made me feel really rushed. Customer service and atmosphere at a low. The bento box I ordered was the most pathetic I have ever seen, tiniest portion and nothing special or authentic about the flavours. The restaurant is Chinese own with Chinese staff, so if you're looking for authenticity this is not the place. The food was mediocre at best. I wouldn't visit again or recommend

Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit here and, to get an overall flavour of Uchi’s food, we both ordered the 7-course tasting menu, which was delicious. Service was entertaining too (thanks Harry) and the extensive cocktail menu was dipped into. Oh, and it’s very reasonably priced

Great authentic food with a great atmosphere. I’ll be returning here again soon!

Amazing Japanese food and good cocktail selection

Amazing bento boxes, and the brownie was delicious too!

Superb food. Only downside was that we were a bit hassled to leave our table after only 1 1/2 hours and with children that can be difficult.

Great food and cocktails; not cheap but worth the cost. Highly recommend the tempura in particular. EDIT: Have been back several times over the years and Uchi continues to be excellent!

Went for a birthday meal for our son, the cocktails were great as were the dragon sushi and tempura prawns.. the problem was the rest of the food was poor, katsu chicken, rice with pork far too sweet and spicy noodles someone had forgotten it was meant to be spicy ! Not as good as Wagamama and more expensive .. so overall not a great experience service was generally good .. but it does infuriate me when they start clearing plates away before someone has finished ! I won’t be going back

Delicious food and very friendly and helpful staff. Good for large groups or couples. Honestly can't fault this place.

Came for dinner with my teenage children. The staff were really helpful about choices and quantities. Nothing was too much trouble. All the food was delicious. Thanks for a great night.

Good vegetarian options, very friendly staff and since we were eating here for a birthday, there was even a desert for the birthday person as a surprise :)

We had an extremely disappointing experience. This was a couple of months ago and still plays on my mind. We were happy with the food. Unfortunately, we were overcharged. The price on the menu was incorrect and the manager at the time rudely told us, we were being charged the “evening prices” despite arriving and starting the meal before the “evening time”. Furthermore, the manager rudely informed us those prices on the menu were”old prices” (why give us the menu with old prices was beyond me). She refused to do anything about that and basically just shrugged saying there was nothing she could do. It is not about the extra money, it is about the false advertising (I’m expected to be charged the price shown on the menu provided by the restaurant) and taking no accountability. They had three different prices: the paper menu they showed us (from which we ordered and discussed the menu with a waitress), a la carte menu and their website (they have amended the prices since on their website). That experience just ruined it for us and despite enjoying the meal, just don’t want to go to a place where I felt scammed.

Fantastic food! Been a few times and already have my next visit booked in. The food is delicious and served quickly, the drinks are great and resonably priced at happy hour and the staff are very friendly and helpful

PSA: hands down the best salmon I’ve had in a while (in fact, probably ever!). Sake salmon sashimi. Everyone needs to try it. You won’t regret it! The Wagyu beef sushi was a close second and spicy tuna futomaki a third). Washed down with popcorn green tea. 🤤

Japanese Bento Box (available from 12 til 6:30pm)... You can choose 4 options from sushi and hot food... 🍚 Steamed rice included 📝 I chose - California 3 pcs - Yasai Vegetable Spring Roll - Tempura Shrimp Popcorn - Yasai Gyoza They were tasty and...

Lovely night out with nice food! A little slow on taking our order but food after that came fast! Bit pricey but portions a okay size!

Unfortunately we didn't manage take a photo was to hungry 😀❤️😍 but food is absolutely delicious, staff was really warm and welcoming, easy access with pram we get nice comfortable place to enjoy our journey from Yorkshire to tast all freshly made sushi. Most recommended. Hope we will come back in future. ❤️❤️❤️💐

Visited uchi for a 21st birthday meal. Food looked beautiful and tasted just as amazing. Staff were so friendly and attentive they bought out a dessert at the end with candles for the birthday boy without us even asking, so thoughtful! Lots of cocktails to choose from to go with your meal! Can't wait to return.

Had a meal for 6 for a 21st birthday. Food was absolutely gorgeous. Lovely atmosphere and lovely staff. Really enjoyed ourselves and I would recommend to everyone.

Food was very nice, quick and the service was great :)

All dishes overcooked. Tempura was like a heavy batter from a chip shop. Hardly ate. Too oily and hard. Chicken Katsu was acceptable. But binned more than we ate. Have eaten in and had takeaway previously. Always good.

Went to have dinner with my family. We each had a Bento box and thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks. Friendly staff. Good value. We all agreed the shrimp tempura was the best!

We visited Uchi at 6pm, which was still in time for their daytime deal of a bento box for £13.50 before 6.30pm. 5 or 6 vegetarian options to choose from which was more than enough, and good portion sizes - the spring rolls were huge! All served with fresh rice, and finished off with frozen mochi ice cream with a choice of flavours. Recommend booking a table. Also the interior design is absolutely beautiful, all round a lovely spot for a meal.

Love love the sashimi is excellent x

Went with my stepdaughter as a stop off on our way home. Cocktails were amazing. The bento box is great value for money and the food is incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed the food atmosphere and drinks. The sushi was so good I had to order some to take away for the Mrs to try!

Lovely birthday meal for the wife. She really enjoyed it and can't wait to come back.

Honestly amazing food and a great dining experience. Best Japanese food I've had in Nottingham. Try the gyoza!

Food was insaneeee and outdoor tables were covered & heated! We celebrated a birthday and our waitresses were so patient with our group.

Really ice Japanese food and drink with brilliant service.

Been meaning to review for awhile but magical place! Been a few times, always greeted friendly & had great food, have some amazing vegan options also 🦋 Would recommended

Excellent atmosphere, attentive staff. Much more relaxed than Yumacha. Our good came quite quickly and was well presented. Suishi and ramen of generous portions, but definitely treat yourself with some sides! Will recommend the plum sake. Cocktails on offer weekdays from 5.

Came here for an evening meal and ordered a large dish, with a couple smaller dishes to share with my girlfriend too. The food was amazing. I had Teriyaki Katsu Chicken Don Buri which was 10/10, with Japanese potato salad, katsu pumpkin and pork belly...

lovely food but slightly expensive

Everything that we tried so far was delicious!

Amazing find for a delightful meal out. Delicious sushi, beautiful restaurant and lovely staff. Service was quick and friendly. Food was fresh and tasty. We just kept ordering more and more! Then we’re amazed when the bill was so affordable! Very happy full satisfied customers...

Went for lunch: 2x Bento box. Great options, would definitely recommend the popcorn shrimp. Friendly staff and prompt service.

Had takeout. Salmon nigiri, tuna nigiri, spicy salmon tempura maki, salmon maki, duck maki, and duck gyozas. Some of the worst sushi I’ve had, apart from the salmon nigiri. The wasabi isn’t wasabi; it’s horseradish and mustard with 0.1% wasabi. The soy sauce is given in packets similar to the ketchup you’ll get in McDonalds. Spend your money elsewhere, awful value for money. You’ll get the same experience from the sushi in Tesco, so save your money.

Great food only slightly ruined by a very noisy table across from us. Could hardly hear the waitress or my partner. We will return on a dead night to enjoy the sweet and sour kaarage and excellent gyoza.

Honest Japanese restaurant. Friendly staff, and good food

Food was absolutely amazing will visit again staff were lovely too

Beautiful Japanese restaurant in West Bridgford. Ramen & sushi was excellent, good service and beautiful interior. Very authentic! We will be back!

Very impressed with the quality of food & service.