A taste of Japan arrived on Boucher Road of all places
I put together a list of restaurants that opened in 2025 that we all needed to check out in 2026, and I finally took my own advice and gave this Japanese restaurant a go.
Set just off the Boucher Road, it is quite an unusual spot, but it has been regularly popping up on social media with every influencer heading along to it.
What we ordered:
- Teriyaki Chicken Roll
- Pork Gyoza
- Sizzling Duck with Teriyaki Sauce
- Honey Chilli Chicken
- Fried Rice
- Chips
- Japanese Cheesecake
- 2 cocktails
What we liked:
I always start with how the restaurant looks, and this one really surprised me because it looked amazing. Clearly, so much time had gone into sourcing all the decor to make it feel like you had just stepped into Japan with something new to look at from floor to ceiling.
The staff were brilliant and chatted us through the very extensive menu, helping us pick a few things we would like. I believe this is why we ended up with so many great dishes that we really enjoyed.
What we didn’t like/ would change:
I got a bramble when I headed in, and I didn’t really enjoy it that much because it was a little too strong in my opinion. However, I will say that the other cocktail we got was really delicious.
How much it cost:
Everything we got, excluding the cocktails, came to £62.50, and I think that’s pretty good value for everything we got. The amount of food we got, plus the portion sizes, matched up to the price in my opinion here. There were 2 of us, but realistically, we could have split this amount between 3 people easily.
Osaka is a spot I kept putting off going to, and I regret it a lot because I wish I had tried it sooner for two reasons. The first is that it would have meant I could have gone again a few times. The second is that I could have recommended it to you sooner, so you could check it out.
I think when you hear it is on the Boucher Road, it does seem odd, but when you see past that, you will find a really lovely restaurant with great staff and really good food to boot. I can’t wait to go back, and I hope to see some of you heading along!
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