So glad we found this amazing Sushi restaurant tucked around the corner opposite the station. First class service, tasty food and all at a great price. The beef ramen, salt and pepper king prawns and gyozas are to die for. What a great find, we will definitely return soon!
Rhea Barretto
Beautiful restaurant. Reallyyyy tasty sushi. Good service, staff are really friendly.
Shuvangi Roy
While Otaku seems incredibly unassuming from its signage outside, climbing up the stairs led us to a gem.We had the cheese seared salmon and prawn nigiri, the tuna tataki (our favourite!!!) and the soft shell crab. Each dish was made to order and tasted unique- a perfect pick me up on a gloomy day ♡ I wish I had more time to explore the menu further!The owners, with their big smiles and kind hearts, made every moment special. Their friendly hospitality and love for what they do made the meal even more memorable!A must try in Portsmouth ☺️
AlYafei
Food was alright, not £80 for two people alright. Atmosphere was quite nice, however the service was a bit slow as it got quite hectic. Avoid the beef ramen, overcooked beef and noodles. Sushi was decent but I’ve had much better for a cheaper price. Atmosphere was the only thing that was really good, if I could order takeout and eat in the restaurant I would. Place looks a bit shady on the outside but looks can be deceiving. Overall 5/10
Lyndsay Barrett
Great food and lovely service, had an awesome Japanese metal playlist on at the time. Felt authentic and the table had a great view of the Guildhall square.
Beckie Harris
We have dined a few times at this local sushi gem, and it was an absolute delight! The ambiance was inviting, the service impeccable, and the sushi—oh, the sushi—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. This place has definitely earned a spot in my list of go-to spots for a fantastic sushi experience.
Ewelina Nozynska
The BEST sushi I have ever had. Very fresh food, tasty and at decent price. The place doesn't give much of a welcome from outside and the inside it just at basic level but the food changes the game immediately. I will definitely go back there! Highly recommend this place!
michelle c
Make the effort to go to Otaku as you will not be disappointed. Set in a strange building where you need to go up a flight of stairs. The food is amazing and fabulous to be in an independent restaurant that offers so much choise. Everything is prepared to order. Don't miss it if you are in town.
Cas (Short_Kitsu)
While the staff are lovely and the decorations are gorgeous, the food is bad and potion sizes are terrible for the cost you are paying. Can't recommend this place,
Roxanne Judith
Absolutely amazing in every wayThe staff are amazingly friendlyStunning atmosphere11/10-rox
This was our first experience of Japanese food. The menu is quite daunting with many different dishes so we chose a set meal which gave us a taste of many different dishes. The restaurant has a very nice Japanese atmosphere and we cat on padded benches in a cubicle. Friendly helpful service. The restaurant seemed to be a bit cold and we were the only people there. It is an odd location as the rest of the centre of Portsmouth is has virtually nowhere to eat. The presentation of the food was superb and each dish was explained to us. I think it would be a good place for a group of people to go as one could try even more dishes. The food has many interesting textures and colours I would go back here again. Overall I thought it was quite reasonably priced.
Samson Lewis
すごい ! An incredible experience. Beautiful restaurant with sublime food and wonderful staff, would 1000% recommend to anyone with an interest in Japanese food and culture. Counting down the days until I can visit again for takoyaki! UPDATE: Went back again, still as amazing as the other times I've been. Cannot recommend it enough.Parking: Closest parking is the multi-story lot about a 5 minute walk away.Kid-friendliness: Pretty child friendly- the wonderful people running the place have an adorable child of their own, so would understand how to accommodate for them well.Wheelchair accessibility: None- upstairs only I believe.
M S
While the service was decent, the crying staff's baby, grim toilets, dirty seating, tasteless beef bowl, inconsistently warm starters, and thin tuna did very little for me.My brother enjoyed his tonkatsu and the tuna nigiri was tasty even if skimpy.
Mason
Hidden gem in Portsmouth. After Nara Sushi closed down, my partner was really disappointed that we couldn't go there anymore. We decided to order from this place online once, and it turned out to be great. After we decided to go in there for lunch, It's a true hole-in-the-wall spot! The food is fantastic, and we absolutely loved the interior design. The homemade tea and milk tea were exceptionally delicious. Thank you; we will definitely be returning.Dietary restrictions: Vegan friendly !
Alan Cartwright
Lovely family run establishment, the food is excellent and the service is very attentive. Decor and ambience are comfortable. Would highly recommend.
So glad we found this amazing Sushi restaurant tucked around the corner opposite the station. First class service, tasty food and all at a great price. The beef ramen, salt and pepper king prawns and gyozas are to die for. What a great find, we will definitely return soon!
Beautiful restaurant. Reallyyyy tasty sushi. Good service, staff are really friendly.
While Otaku seems incredibly unassuming from its signage outside, climbing up the stairs led us to a gem.We had the cheese seared salmon and prawn nigiri, the tuna tataki (our favourite!!!) and the soft shell crab. Each dish was made to order and tasted unique- a perfect pick me up on a gloomy day ♡ I wish I had more time to explore the menu further!The owners, with their big smiles and kind hearts, made every moment special. Their friendly hospitality and love for what they do made the meal even more memorable!A must try in Portsmouth ☺️
Food was alright, not £80 for two people alright. Atmosphere was quite nice, however the service was a bit slow as it got quite hectic. Avoid the beef ramen, overcooked beef and noodles. Sushi was decent but I’ve had much better for a cheaper price. Atmosphere was the only thing that was really good, if I could order takeout and eat in the restaurant I would. Place looks a bit shady on the outside but looks can be deceiving. Overall 5/10
Great food and lovely service, had an awesome Japanese metal playlist on at the time. Felt authentic and the table had a great view of the Guildhall square.
We have dined a few times at this local sushi gem, and it was an absolute delight! The ambiance was inviting, the service impeccable, and the sushi—oh, the sushi—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. This place has definitely earned a spot in my list of go-to spots for a fantastic sushi experience.
The BEST sushi I have ever had. Very fresh food, tasty and at decent price. The place doesn't give much of a welcome from outside and the inside it just at basic level but the food changes the game immediately. I will definitely go back there! Highly recommend this place!
Make the effort to go to Otaku as you will not be disappointed. Set in a strange building where you need to go up a flight of stairs. The food is amazing and fabulous to be in an independent restaurant that offers so much choise. Everything is prepared to order. Don't miss it if you are in town.
While the staff are lovely and the decorations are gorgeous, the food is bad and potion sizes are terrible for the cost you are paying. Can't recommend this place,
Absolutely amazing in every wayThe staff are amazingly friendlyStunning atmosphere11/10-rox
Restaurantji Recommends
This was our first experience of Japanese food. The menu is quite daunting with many different dishes so we chose a set meal which gave us a taste of many different dishes. The restaurant has a very nice Japanese atmosphere and we cat on padded benches in a cubicle. Friendly helpful service. The restaurant seemed to be a bit cold and we were the only people there. It is an odd location as the rest of the centre of Portsmouth is has virtually nowhere to eat. The presentation of the food was superb and each dish was explained to us. I think it would be a good place for a group of people to go as one could try even more dishes. The food has many interesting textures and colours I would go back here again. Overall I thought it was quite reasonably priced.
すごい ! An incredible experience. Beautiful restaurant with sublime food and wonderful staff, would 1000% recommend to anyone with an interest in Japanese food and culture. Counting down the days until I can visit again for takoyaki! UPDATE: Went back again, still as amazing as the other times I've been. Cannot recommend it enough.Parking: Closest parking is the multi-story lot about a 5 minute walk away.Kid-friendliness: Pretty child friendly- the wonderful people running the place have an adorable child of their own, so would understand how to accommodate for them well.Wheelchair accessibility: None- upstairs only I believe.
While the service was decent, the crying staff's baby, grim toilets, dirty seating, tasteless beef bowl, inconsistently warm starters, and thin tuna did very little for me.My brother enjoyed his tonkatsu and the tuna nigiri was tasty even if skimpy.
Hidden gem in Portsmouth. After Nara Sushi closed down, my partner was really disappointed that we couldn't go there anymore. We decided to order from this place online once, and it turned out to be great. After we decided to go in there for lunch, It's a true hole-in-the-wall spot! The food is fantastic, and we absolutely loved the interior design. The homemade tea and milk tea were exceptionally delicious. Thank you; we will definitely be returning.Dietary restrictions: Vegan friendly !
Lovely family run establishment, the food is excellent and the service is very attentive. Decor and ambience are comfortable. Would highly recommend.