Cheltenham
KIBOUsushi

KIBOUsushi

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

Sushi • Ramen • 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! :"

The Coconut Tree

The Coconut Tree

Reality Is Barred, St Paul's Road,GL50 4EX, United Kingdom, GL50 4JA, Cheltenham

Tapas • Curry • Coffee • Sri Lankan


"OMG! This place is a hidden gem in Cheltenham. I've got a chance to visit the place accidently while I was in cheltenham and TBH this is the best of the best Sri Lankan restaurant in UK. First of the atmosphere is very cozy and gives true Sri Lankan vibes. With the decor it's increased furthermore. The service was above and beyond. Floor staff was very quick and highly supportive when I asked about the food and the choices. Specially Thilini and Eva (as I can remember) was very knowledgeable about the ingredients and process of how the food are made and they both have amazing customer service skills. Finally the food. As a Sri Lankan I can personally guarantee the food is way better than the ones we are getting in Sri Lanka. My taste buds literally blown away. Precisely mixed with curries and spices. Not even a single bit wrong. Their chicken kottu is a must try dish. And also the hot butter cuttlefish is something I've never expected. It had buttery flavor with bit of spiciness. And the hopper is something out of this world. Hopper comes with three small curry ish things to eat with (coconut sambol, onion sambol, lunu miris made with chili) . Main thing is the food and service you get in here is truly worth for the money. And also they have awesome cocktail range to try. Make sure to book a table before you visit this place since as I heard this is almost housefull everyday. This was the first time I felt like I was In my home country after I come to the UK. Must visit place and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Dietary restrictions: You can always ask from the staff about allergies and food ingredients. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Squid and Prawn Curry, Sri Lankan Mixed Fried Rice, Egg Hopper, Coconut Sambal, Mango Curry, Vegan Kutthu, Cuttlefish, Hoppers, Curried Chicken Recommendation for vegetarians: Somewhat recommend"