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Amber Combo - Japanese Restaurant — Japanese Restaurants in Bedford

Amber Combo - Japanese Restaurant

Japanese RestaurantsBedford, ENG

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(99 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1234 589467
9 The Broadway, Bedford MK40 2TJ, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Amber Combo - Japanese Restaurant

Amber Combo is a Japanese restaurant and milk tea shop in Bedford, at 9 The Broadway, where crispy rice rolls sit on the menu next to sushi and ramen. That pairing suits a drink-and-snack stop as well as a full Japanese meal. The ramen comes with a pork bone broth, and the sushi rolls include prawn and avocado. Tempura is served as a starter, and sake is served warm. A couple runs the restaurant, and the dining space is small.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance

Reviews

4.7/5
99 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention fresh sushi, chicken katsu, pork bone ramen and fresh sashimi.

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Customer Review Summary

Fresh sushi and sashimi anchor the praise, with diners naming the prawn and avocado rolls and Californian maki rolls, and one calling the sashimi incredibly clean and fresh. Close behind are the crispy chicken katsu, the chicken teriyaki and a ramen with cloudy pork bone broth, while others mention a bento, bubble tea and warm sake. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, including an older couple running the place. A few call the sushi not authentic but experimental in a way that works, and one finds the service a little slow and wooden. One diner found the sushi dry and flavourless and could not finish the meal. Another reports low cleaning standards in the toilets and tempura that suggested the cooking oil was not changed often enough, and left after paying for drinks. Others say they have returned several times without a bad experience.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Very disappointing experience. The sushi was dry, lacked freshness, and had almost no flavour. The other dishes didn’t resemble what they were supposed to be. The flavours were strange, unbalanced, and far from authentic. We honestly couldn’t even finish the food. I’m genuinely unsure how this restaurant has such positive reviews based on the food we were served. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t return and I would strongly suggest, to anyone reading this, finding an alternative to this restaurant.”
  • Google user
    “I really enjoyed this place! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious – every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and served with care. I’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend it to everyone!”
  • Google user
    “Not "authentic" sushi, but still really, really good regardless. They're not afraid to get a bit experimental and weird with some of it but it works extremely well. Have come here several times now and have not had a bad experience. The service can be a little slow and wooden, but the food is absolutely worth it in both terms of taste and price.”
  • Google user
    “Fresh & delicious! As a returning customer, I’m really impressed. I’ve tried different delights from their menu and have been left inspired today. The staff are super warm and happy to serve you, making this one of the best customer service experiences you can expect. The price matches the portion you get, and that left me and my stomach totally satisfied. The vibe is low‑key; no one but us was there, which made us feel like royalty with all the service and attention. 😁 Overall, with good subtle music, nice smells, and comfy seating, I’d definitely recommend checking this place out.”
  • Google user
    “Before one decides to eat here, do yourself a favour and check the toilets to get a flavour of the hygiene of this place. For us it was when our starter arrived, see picture, when we realised that there are low cleaning standards not only in their toilets, but also behind the screens, ie in the kitchen - as cooking oils isn't changed frequently enough. Our starter was tempura! Needless to say, we paid for the drinks and packed our bags... It's up to you!”

Highlights

“We are an inspirational and creative milk tea shop that also serves delicious cripy rice rolls. The fabulous atmosphere and comfortable furnitures will provide you with a wonderful afternoon tea time.”

  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Alcohol
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  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Brunch
Dining options· 6
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Offerings· 3
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom

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