Very positive experience overall.I just felt like tables were too close to each other.
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The best Japanese restaurant in the south hands down. Miff is so passionate about what he does, this filters down through the entire team. We’ve been regular customers for years now, and never had a meal short of exceptional. Expect incredible food, and warm, friendly and informative service.
Dan Gagiu
Another amazing experience at Kyoto Kitchen last Saturday. We had some small plates: tuna tartare, mixed tempura, chicken and veg gyoza - all so fresh, then finished with a mix of sashimi and some of my favourites sushi rolls: Winchester, Unagi and tuna rolls...all to die for! Our daughter absolutely loved the chicken (no sauces) and rice, she actually asked for a top up.Keep up the great work, Kyoto Kitchen team, you are the best out there!
Janey Capital
Food was a treat not normal boring sushi but really interesting combinations I really enjoyed the fresh wasabi grated at the table and then added to wasabi leaf wrapped sushi,fresh and the right price sake outstanding..... would go again in a flash.....
Daniel Quinn
Exceptional food and best service in the city. Well known and recognised for a
Maurice Lee
First time here since they moved to 5 Bridge Street. This has always been my fave place in Winchester. The new venue is smart and contemporary, just like the food!
Lee
Amazing food and service.I think to get the full experience, it'd be best to be sat in the main restaurant.
Becky Rose
Delicious food, good service. As we eat fish but not meat, we requested to replace the meat items from the tasting menu with vegan options from the vegan tasting menu, and this was accommodated. Everything was excellent, and beautifully presented.Dietary restrictions: Vegan tasting menu
Angela Hayward
For a Japanese restaurant, the quality of rice was bad, from their sushi to fried rice. As you can see clearly from the picture, the rice was gummy and all clumped together in the fried rice maybe because they used too much water, or did not wash away the starch. We ordered a few sushi rolls and they tasted pretty much the same because they used the same sauce. The rice in their sushi was also similar, it does not matter what cookware you use if you lack the skills or care to cook good food. Sterile atmosphere and haphazard service. Not surprised they were removed from the Michelin guide. 21 Sushi across the road is a lot better. It is hilarious how the owner responded to all negative reviews by calling them not "discerning", unlike their typical clientele. My partner worked in Tokyo for 8 years and we lived there, so yes, we know how good sushi rice should taste like.EDITED based on the owner's arrogant and ignorant reply "Dear Angela, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We pride ourselves in attracting discerning diners - many of whom have travelled to Japan - and who can detect that we use the best quality rice possible for our dishes, and that the sushi rice particularly is prepared using a japanese cedar wood casket. Our diners appreciate the quality of ingredients and marinades that we use. We clearly failed and attracted the wrong diner in your case."
The food was so fast that even though we didn't order a set menu, serving so many dishes at once made the experience a little bad.Dishes are good, do love the wagyu steak，super tender and juicy.
Will Stewart
Best restaurant between Bristol and London by a mile. Amazing staff too ?
Farah McFadden
We had the vegan set menu here and it was amazing. Staffs were very helpful and attentive. Good portion of food and nice combination of flavours. Price is reasonable for the amount and quality of food.Vegetarian options: Vegan set menu is available
Thomas Durkin
A wonderful meal, a must if you into Japanese cuisine. We went for the tasting menu with the sake paring. This was a great way to try the place, we will be back and try off menu. Service was friendly and informative, highly recommended if you want to try something different.
Iris
Great ambiance. However since changing to the new location the food quality has noticeably gone down with portions being very small.Vegetarian options: Good selection of vegetarian options
Incredible fine dining sushi
Very positive experience overall.I just felt like tables were too close to each other.
The best Japanese restaurant in the south hands down. Miff is so passionate about what he does, this filters down through the entire team. We’ve been regular customers for years now, and never had a meal short of exceptional. Expect incredible food, and warm, friendly and informative service.
Another amazing experience at Kyoto Kitchen last Saturday. We had some small plates: tuna tartare, mixed tempura, chicken and veg gyoza - all so fresh, then finished with a mix of sashimi and some of my favourites sushi rolls: Winchester, Unagi and tuna rolls...all to die for! Our daughter absolutely loved the chicken (no sauces) and rice, she actually asked for a top up.Keep up the great work, Kyoto Kitchen team, you are the best out there!
Food was a treat not normal boring sushi but really interesting combinations I really enjoyed the fresh wasabi grated at the table and then added to wasabi leaf wrapped sushi,fresh and the right price sake outstanding..... would go again in a flash.....
Exceptional food and best service in the city. Well known and recognised for a
First time here since they moved to 5 Bridge Street. This has always been my fave place in Winchester. The new venue is smart and contemporary, just like the food!
Amazing food and service.I think to get the full experience, it'd be best to be sat in the main restaurant.
Delicious food, good service. As we eat fish but not meat, we requested to replace the meat items from the tasting menu with vegan options from the vegan tasting menu, and this was accommodated. Everything was excellent, and beautifully presented.Dietary restrictions: Vegan tasting menu
For a Japanese restaurant, the quality of rice was bad, from their sushi to fried rice. As you can see clearly from the picture, the rice was gummy and all clumped together in the fried rice maybe because they used too much water, or did not wash away the starch. We ordered a few sushi rolls and they tasted pretty much the same because they used the same sauce. The rice in their sushi was also similar, it does not matter what cookware you use if you lack the skills or care to cook good food. Sterile atmosphere and haphazard service. Not surprised they were removed from the Michelin guide. 21 Sushi across the road is a lot better. It is hilarious how the owner responded to all negative reviews by calling them not "discerning", unlike their typical clientele. My partner worked in Tokyo for 8 years and we lived there, so yes, we know how good sushi rice should taste like.EDITED based on the owner's arrogant and ignorant reply "Dear Angela, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We pride ourselves in attracting discerning diners - many of whom have travelled to Japan - and who can detect that we use the best quality rice possible for our dishes, and that the sushi rice particularly is prepared using a japanese cedar wood casket. Our diners appreciate the quality of ingredients and marinades that we use. We clearly failed and attracted the wrong diner in your case."
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The food was so fast that even though we didn't order a set menu, serving so many dishes at once made the experience a little bad.Dishes are good, do love the wagyu steak，super tender and juicy.
Best restaurant between Bristol and London by a mile. Amazing staff too ?
We had the vegan set menu here and it was amazing. Staffs were very helpful and attentive. Good portion of food and nice combination of flavours. Price is reasonable for the amount and quality of food.Vegetarian options: Vegan set menu is available
A wonderful meal, a must if you into Japanese cuisine. We went for the tasting menu with the sake paring. This was a great way to try the place, we will be back and try off menu. Service was friendly and informative, highly recommended if you want to try something different.
Great ambiance. However since changing to the new location the food quality has noticeably gone down with portions being very small.Vegetarian options: Good selection of vegetarian options