Sashimi Sashimi

Fresh slices of raw fish, served with tangy dipping sauces and garnished with shredded daikon and wasabi for a flavorful experience.

YO! Sushi

YO! Sushi

The Oracle Centre, The Oracle, House of Fraser, Reading, Reading, RG12AS, United Kingdom

Sushi • Asiatic • Japanese • Fast Food


"This shift began in 2021 and has been rolled out across the country. Many of the features that I enjoyed at Yo! Sushi have been removed, such as the good selection of sushi, nigiri, and sashimi. Core menu items have been altered or removed altogether, and the conveyor belt no longer offers tempting options. The unlimited water service has also been discontinued, making the dining experience feel less enjoyable. I found the new Yo! Sushi to be reminiscent of fast food chain Itsu, with a focus on speed and efficiency over quality and service. The sushi offerings lack the freshness and variety that I used to enjoy, and the prices are now comparable to what I can find at a supermarket sushi bar for a fraction of the cost. While the food itself was decent and the staff were friendly when I did interact with them, the overall experience fell short of what I had come to expect from Yo! Sushi. It appears that Yo! Sushi has made a deliberate shift towards offering more hot table options in an effort to increase profitability and streamline operations. However, for those like myself who enjoyed the original concept of Yo! Sushi, this change is disappointing. If I wanted hot table dining, I could easily visit a restaurant like Wagamama that offers a better selection at a lower price. Overall, Yo! Sushi will be missed in its original form. The changes that have been made do not enhance the dining experience and ultimately detract from what used to make Yo! Sushi special."

KIBOUsushi

KIBOUsushi

18 Regent St, Cheltenham, GL501HE, GL50 1JZ, United Kingdom

Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood


"The story: Two weeks prior, peeking through the restaurant window, I was intrigued to see the kitchen artizans hard at work creating sushi platters that looked vibrant but also elegant. On the 14th November at lunchtime, I was looking forward to trying Kibou as Japanese cuisine is one of my favourites. It's very hard to see the same level of unique variety that Kibou has compared to the few Japanese restaurants I am local to. We wanted to try an array of items and the mini seasonal menu had just been released in time for our visit as well. The food: The Jo Moriawase and New Style Sashimi were great introductions to the first impressions of the quality and range of the dishes available as they were the assortment dishes. Our server provided us with guidance on what we should try first on the Jo Moriawase in order to prevent ending up with eating soggy nori which we appreciated. The Black Cod Nigiri is nothing I have ever tried before so this was also an interesting experience for our tastebuds. My dad has a tough palate to appease but to my surprise, he was satisfied with the Spider Roll Temaki and Chashu Ramen (he thought the pork broth could have been less strong but nonetheless still enjoyed, not like the artificial flavourings you get in an instant ramen if you know what I mean). The Chirashizushi was great for me as I love my sashimi. I didn't realise the yellow portions were actually tamago/egg roll until I tasted it. Some sort of gastronomical wizardry? My mum really lavished the Yaki Udon textures, with the udon noodles having the right amount of nudge needed to chew and biting into the nice crispy outer layer of the tofu. My only regret is not having enough room to try the desserts. Overall, a unique adventure for the tastebuds! The price: If you are extremely budget conscious, perhaps I would not be able to recommend Kibou to you. For a family of three, we were about £40-50 per person. As of my visit, the service charge is 10%. Don't get me wrong though, I think the service charge is fair and reasonable because our experience with the staff we talked to and came by our table were lovely. The atmosphere: Family-friendly but also evening bar feel. Sakura Cherry Blossom and other Japanese-related art themes run throughout the restaurant. The service: We didn't have to wait very long to be seated or served. The waiting staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. The kitchen staff did an amazing job with the food. Would I come again?: Yes, as a treat! Plus I want to try the dessert next time! :"