The best restaurants serving Japanese food in North West

Food is amazing and not to mention the attention you receive there, which is superb, cosy place. even though it says cash only, you can make a bank transfer

I got a couple of chicken dishes and some kimchi pancakes. The pancakes were the best thing out of the 3. I was really impressed that the food was still nice and hot when it arrived as we were quite far from the restaurant. I think the chicken dishes were slightly overpriced for what they were, but weren't bad at all. I liked that you got little pots for dipping with the pancakes and the Karaage. It was all nice enough but I'd probably try somewhere else when I'm craving Kimchi pancakes next time...

This is a very good restaurant and genuine Japanese food!!! Sad that the team is retiring and closed down now.

Delicious fresh food made in front of you by a very entertaining chef.

We went around 5.30pm midweek as a family of four, the chef seemed rushed and almost like he didn’t want to be there both me and my husband walked away feeling like he had been mocking us and worst our kids. Food wasn’t great especially given the price - £120 for 2 adult and 2 kids (under 8) mains, 2 apple juices, a glass of wine and a G&T. The food was so salty we were all guzzling water for hours afterwards. Didn’t stay for pudding so can’t comment on that

I am really sorry to they moved some where else.

Friendly and helpful staff, special thank you to Yuko. Food was delicious. Will be coming again on our next visit to Liverpool

Visited for my nephew’s 21st. Great food and great service. So much fun. Will definitely go back. Nothing was too much trouble

Standards are dropping sadly. When we first started coming it was beautiful, the sushi was served on dry ice and a stunning board, all tiered and presentation was 10/10. Last time their sushi came with roses as decoration then last night it was just sushi on a plate, really boring. Still tasty but we used to come cos it was something special but last night it was just average sushi to be honest. I know they do weekend offers now but we never go for these so we paid full price each time we have been but it really has taken the shine off it for us sadly.

I've only been there once, had a drink. Very nice place 👌

In general meal here was okay and the sushi ordered was tasty and fresh. Sadly as the restaurant was cold and a few dishes were overpriced for the size it’s not somewhere we’d return to.

This place is always consistently brilliant! The sushi is all so fresh - hand rolled to order. The sashimi is always delicious! Quick service and informal. I’ve been 8 times now and it’s always outstanding!

I feel bad for waiting so long to write this... after visiting on a whim with friends, I don't think I would want to go anywhere else to eat. The staff are amazing, we literally had our meals designed for us based on what flavours we liked by the amazing chef. The staff were so knowledgeable about the food they could offer, everything had a story and they made you feel like nothing was too much trouble. For anyone suggesting the wait time was too long, this isn't Mc Donald's, all food seems to be cooked from fresh and tastes incredible. If you want immediate feeding go to KFC, this is a quality restaurant and that takes time! The wait, which isnt an issue, is so worth it. Have a bottle of wine and a chat and you will be eating before you know it. My food was so delicious, so tasty and well prepared I just couldn't believe I was in St Helens. There is not one bad thing I can say. Very few tables so you feel looked after, and like you are lucky to be there. Just try it, you will not be disappointed, and the value for money is outrageous! You will be gutted your stomach cant hold more! AMAZING!!!!

I was really looking forward to our meal here tonight. As normal you turn up hungry but to be greeted with “there’s a bit of a wait because we’ve got a big order up stairs”, thought ok a wait will be 20 mins sounds ok. 60 mins later greeted with good sushi and substandard dry temaki. 25 minutes later our main course arrive, but which point dry fish (like chewing on cotton wool) and 85 minutes after walking g in anything would have done. Honestly thought about popping out to the Golden Arches to stave my insides eating themselves 45 mins in. If they knew there was a large order phone us and tell us can you turn up 30 mins later to stagger the kitchen…. Yep sounds reasonable. Left feeling significantly disappointed. Lots of apologises but nothing off the bill, no complimentary drinks, here you go full bill, a long long wait and left feeling bitterly disappointed. If you want quality food on time I’d honestly go somewhere else. If you’re unfortunate enough to be booked in have some snacks before turning up. On a positive drinks/cocktails delicious

Had a lovely time here. We booked the 8 course tasting menu which was a perfect amount, though will definitely be back to try the 12 course. The sushi was excellent and the beef dish was exceptional. The service was without fault, we were made to feel well looked after right from the start. Front of house was really welcoming, the sommelier knew his stuff and the waiting staff gave good descriptions of the food. The staff did a fantastic job of acknowledging our special occasion (we were celebrating as we just got married) and it really set the good mood for the whole meal. We have a couple of fabulous cocktails in the bar area to finish. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!