Authentic Japanese Restaurant · Nottingham
Tucked away and genuinely small, so booking matters — there aren't many tables and they fill up. That pocket-sized feel makes it cosy rather than roomy, though buggy access works and high chairs are there, and there's free parking nearby, which takes one worry off the trip. The staff are warm with children and families: there's a kids' menu, they've let people bring their own birthday cake without a charge, and they'll sing for it. Food arrives hot and tastes properly authentic — the teriyaki chicken, the ten-don with its thin, crunchy tempura, the miso soup people go home and try to recreate. The izakaya-style small plates and the homemade desserts are the real reason to come; the matcha cake gets ordered whole rather than shared. Vegan options exist. Mains can feel pricey for the portion, so watch the bill.
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