The best restaurants serving Japanese food in Reading South East

Katsu curry was banging, far better than the one you can get from Wasabi

Had lunch here with a friend yesterday, restaurant was full when we arrived at 1.30 but we didn't have to wait long for a table, and we were able to wait in a lovely bar area, with a delicious Virgin Colada. We shared mixed tempura, a spicy tuna sushi, maki & the special beef stew type dish. Everything was absolutely delicious, it came out very quickly even though every table was full, food looked beautiful and it was reasonably priced, especially for the quality. Staff all very friendly. Couldn't reccomend highly enough, just wish I lived closer as I would eat here at every opportunity!

Good food and the place is really nice. I’d say that is a bit price specially considering the area. Sushi better than ramen.

Reliable and best quality food

I recently visited Itsu, a Japanese restaurant located on Broad Street in Reading, and had an exceptional dining experience. As someone trying Japanese cuisine for the first time, I was thoroughly impressed. We ordered the Veggie Dragon Balls and Korean Stir Fry Noodles, both of which were delicious and beautifully presented. The ambience of the eatery was inviting and comfortable, creating a perfect setting for a relaxed meal. The service was outstanding; the staff were friendly and attentive, offering excellent suggestions that truly enhanced our dining experience. The recommendations provided by our server were spot on, making our meal even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was the quality of the sauces, particularly the Soy Sauce Teriyaki, which added a delightful flavor to the dishes. The attention to detail and the high quality of the ingredients used in the food were evident in every bite. Overall, our visit to Itsu was a memorable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Japanese cuisine. The combination of great food, superb service, and a pleasant atmosphere makes Itsu a must-visit restaurant in Reading.

I like this place. Service is always good, quickly prepared food. Staff is very friendly

We had amazing evening in your Reading brunch. Great good and friendly service. Cant ask for more. Will come back

For a standard chain place, the quality of Kokoro is insane for the price. I tend to order the sweet and chilli chicken with rice. The rice is sticky and perfectly made, the chicken is slightly crispy and the sauce is really sweet and spicy. You get your food within one minute. The only criticism I have is the size of the joint. Three of four small tables to fit one or two people inside.

Good food, not really a really Japanese. The staff a little cold. Also a 3 year old kid, that don’t eat Japanese food was charged.

Evitar. El salmón y el atún en la caja de Oxford se habían disparado, tuve que tirarlo a la papelera. El bistec en Yaki udon era duro como el cuero de bota, el sabor de los fideos y la salsa estaba bien.

Thank you to Durga lovely service.

四川火鍋を近くで食べた後で冷やかしがてら訪問。日本の立ち食いの様に茹でたうどんが1食分ごとに置かれており嫌な予感がしたが、予想通り全く腰が無かった。かけ汁も讃岐風ではなく醤油色味が強かった。現地人はパスタも野菜も茹で過ぎが好みなので仕方が無いか。次回は日本式で提供出来るか確認して、出来ない場合は要らないといって去る様にします。唯一の救いは英国にしては安価でした。

Walked into the “restaurant “ on a sunny day and the temperature inside was so cold I couldn’t believe it. I assume they don’t want people to linger? Luckily I’d taken a jacket inside with me but I was still cold. I have a few food allergens and the information on the touchscreen ordering point clearly said ask a member of staff for guidance. That resulted in being given a paper menu with a grid to show what I could or couldn’t have. I’d have preferred some personal input but he’d disappeared. Anyhow, chose a chicken dish on rice. But so did my husband and when they appeared we didn’t know which was which. Very difficult getting assistance to tell us as the only man behind the counter was flitting around like a bee. By the time we had it sorted our food was very cold. It clearly didn’t start hot but now it was quite grim. My husbands looked much more appealing than mine as his chicken had a sauce covering it. Mine looked awful and tasted worse. I don’t know how they cook it but I’d think maybe boiled? It smelt awful :/ I don’t even know why we didn’t just hand it back and ask for a refund. The rice with a bit of sauce was ok but as I said it was cold. I’ve given this establishment two stars. It would have been one except for the fact it seemed quite clean. We will never go back there as long as we live.