Japanese · Nottingham
A Nottingham small-plates spot where the focus is squarely on the food rather than the theatre — helpful if you'd rather eat well than manage a fussy room. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted, and there are vegan options on a menu that changes fairly often. Service is quick and warm, and the team are patient explaining dishes, which helps when someone at the table is hungry now. The beef skewers come up again and again — tender, smoky, with a black garlic mustard sauce — alongside the prawn katsu sando, prawn toast and a cheese mochi one parent was "still thinking about a week later". The lunch set is genuinely good value. Worth knowing: it's small and popular, weekend lunch queues form before opening, so arrive early or expect a wait.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Limitless small-plate dining that suits grazing children — go at six for quiet, quick service, high chairs and standout salmon tataki.
Lively Nottingham pizza spot with step-free buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu and vegan and gluten-free options.
A relaxed Nottingham café with a kids' menu and high chairs, handy for a break with little ones in tow.