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Inside KIBOU Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Cheltenham, Cheltenham
Japanese restaurant

KIBOU Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Cheltenham Menu & Prices — Cheltenham

Rating
4.7from 1,845 reviews
Typical price
£20–60per person

Full menu

At a Glance

Lantern Roll

£23.70

8 piece salmon & tuna topped uramaki roll, filled with soft shell crab tempura, mango, mixed leaf, tempura flakes & tobiko

Salmon & Avocado

£6.80

With sriracha mayo & tobiko

Wagyu Truffle Nigiri

£30.50

6 piece nigiri with lightly seared wagyu, topped with truffle mayo, soy wasabi, tempura flakes & chives

Signature Sushi

Lantern Roll

£23.70

8 piece salmon & tuna topped uramaki roll, filled with soft shell crab tempura, mango, mixed leaf, tempura flakes & tobiko

Sirloin Of Beef Tataki & Truffle Nigiri

£25.20

8 piece nigiri with sirloin of beef tataki & truffle mayo, tempura flakes & chives

Surf & Turf Nigiri

£24.80

8 piece nigiri of seared salmon topped with wagyu beef, unagi sauce & truffle mayo

Temaki

Salmon & Avocado

£6.80

With sriracha mayo & tobiko

Yasai

£6.00

Fried tofu, pepper, avocado, cucumber & sesame (vg, gf option)

Scallop

£8.60

With lemon zest, soy & ikura (gf)

Wagyu

Wagyu Truffle Nigiri

£30.50

6 piece nigiri with lightly seared wagyu, topped with truffle mayo, soy wasabi, tempura flakes & chives

Wagyu Maguro Gunkan

£10.50

2 piece gunkan with wagyu & tuna tartare (limited availability, gf)

Hosomaki

Negitoro

£9.60

Minced bluefin tuna chutoro with spring onion (gf)

Tuna Yellowfin

£9.10

(Gf)

Amaebi

£9.00

Raw sweet prawn (gf)

Salmon

£8.40

(Gf)

Sea Bream With Tobiko

£8.00

Shinko

£7.00

Pickled daikon (vg)

Avocado

£7.00

(Vg, gf)

Cucumber

£7.00

(Vg, gf)

Sashimi

Bluefin Tuna Chutoro

£15.20

(Gf)

Yellowfin Tuna

£13.60

(Gf)

Scallop

£13.00

(Gf)

Hamachi

£12.00

Yellowtail (gf)

Sea Bream

£9.00

(Gf)

Salmon

£9.00

(Gf)

New Style Sashimi

£15.10

8 piece, seared sashimi, chilli, mooli, red amaranth & yuzu dressing; typically prepared with salmon, sea bream & tuna (gf)

Nigiri

Bluefin Tuna Chutoro

£10.10

(Gf)

Yellowfin Tuna

£7.10

(Gf)

Amaebi

£5.10

Raw sweet prawn (gf)

Scallop

£7.80

(Gf)

Sea Bream

£5.60

(Gf)

Salmon

£5.60

(Gf)

Hamachi

£7.00

Yellowtail (gf)

Unagi

£7.10

Grilled teriyaki eel (gf)

Shinko

£4.00

(Vg)

Pepper

£3.80

(Vg, gf)

Sides

Miso Soup

£4.80

(Gf)

Tsukemono

£4.00

Japanese pickles (vg, gf option)

Kimchi

£4.00

Traditional homemade fermented hakusai cabbage (vg)

Uramaki

Ebi Yukari

£15.10

Prawn tempura, avocado, tobiko, sriracha mayo, yukari & red amaranth

Snow Crab

£14.40

Avocado & cucumber roll topped with snow crab, tobiko & spicy mayo

Bluefin Tuna Chutoro

£17.20

With chives, topped with black tobiko & spring onion

Duck & Cucumber

£14.80

With avocado

Salmon & Avocado

£14.10

(Gf)

Spicy Tuna & Cucumber

£14.60

Yasai

£11.60

Mixed vegetable topped with roasted red pepper (v, vg option, gf option)

Grilled Teriyaki Eel & Cucumber

£15.10

Gunkan

Scallop

£9.60

(Gf)

Salmon

£6.60

(Gf)

Bluefin Tuna Chutoro

£9.60

Hamachi

£7.60

Yellowtail (gf)

Unagi

£11.00

Grilled teriyaki eel

Tobiko

£8.00

Flying fish roe

Ikura

£18.10

Salmon roe (gf)

Desserts

Yuzu Tart

£7.50

Creamy custard tart infused with the zesty flavour of yuzu, then topped with light & airy meringue

Miso Basque Cheesecake

£8.00

A unique twist on this classic baked cheesecake. rich & creamy, with a subtle miso-umami flavour and a caramelised exterior. served with raspberry coulis (v)

Shichimi Chocolate Tart

£7.00

Rich chocolate tart infused with a hint of japanese chilli powder for a fiery kick. the perfect balance of sweet and heat (v)

Sesame Tiramisu

£7.00

Traditional italian dessert with a japanese twist. layers of sponge soaked in coffee, filled with creamy sesame-infused mascarpone, then finished with a dusting of cocoa powder & sesame (v)

Matcha Cake

£8.00

Infused with the earthy aroma matcha, this dessert is the perfect balance of flavour and delicate sweetness. light and fluffy vanilla, white chocolate & matcha layered cake, served with vanilla ice cream

Apple Gyoza

£8.00

Mini cinnamon & apple dumplings with vanilla ice cream & salted caramel sauce (v, vg option)

Mochi

£7.50

Traditional japanese ice cream balls - selection of flavours available (v)

Sorbet

£6.50

Selection of flavours available (vg, gf)

Low And No Cocktails

Rhubarb & Jasmine Fizz

£6.50

Alcohol free rhubarb, cranberry, lemon, white peach & jasmine

Tokyo Tower

£6.50

Alcohol free hojicha tea cold brew, cranberry, alcohol-free blue curaçao

Rosy Boa

£6.50

Alcohol free cherry, vanilla, orgeat, aloe

Mattari

£6.50

Alcohol free raspberry, coconut, apple, soda

Pitchi Iced Tea

£6.50

Alcohol free cold brew jasmine tea, peach

Ichigo Cooler

£6.50

Alcohol free shiso cordial, strawberry, apple, aloe

Hana-Shinsen

£7.50

Low abv italicus liqueur, apple, white peach & jasmine

Hodoku

£7.50

Low abv akashi-tai yuzu sake, coconut, prosecco, soda

Sharers For The Table

Edamame

£4.40

Black lava salt (vg, gf)

Chilli Oil

£4.40

Garlic Oil, Sea Salt & Roasted Sesame

£4.40

Prawn Crackers

£4.40

Sea salt & aonori

Tokusen Plates

Nasu Dengaku

£10.20

Charred aubergine with a rich, caramelised miso glaze. finished with sesame & spring onion (vg, gf)

Black Pork Katsu

£8.90

Panko-fried, crispy kurobuta pork cutlet with shredded cabbage, pickles & tonkatsu sauce. a signature classic from kagoshima

Dynamite Prawns

£10.20

Tempura king prawns coated in a miso sweet chilli sauce

Spicy Chicken Zangi

£10.90

Hokkaido-style deep fried chicken with a crispy coating & spicy seasoning (gf)

Truffle Teriyaki Tofu

£8.50

With shimeji mushrooms and an umami-rich truffle infused teriyaki sauce (vg, gf)

Chicken Karaage

£10.90

Classic japanese fried chicken. crispy soy, ginger & garlic marinated chicken thigh, served with sriracha mayo (gf)

Sesame Prawn Toast Bao

£9.20

A delicious spin on a classic. served with kibou sauce

Takoyaki

£10.90

Osaka's famous octopus dumplings, crisp outside, soft inside. topped with tonkatsu sauce, spicy mayo & bonito flakes

Salmon Yuzu Miso

£19.00

Salmon marinated with a yuzu-infused miso, served with ikura (gf)

Kabocha Korokke

£8.10

Pumpkin croquettes with tonkatsu sauce, sriracha mayo & aonori. a popular japanese snack (v, vg option)

Seared Scallops

£11.50

With shichimi & mango salsa (gf)

Pork Gyoza

£10.20

Steamed and pan-fried dumplings filled with spiced pork mince. a street food staple, served with gyoza dipping sauce

Truffle Teriyaki Beef Sirloin

£24.00

Served with pickled shimeji mushrooms & truffle teriyaki sauce (gf)

Wagyu Crisp

£12.00

4 piece toasted crispbread topped with wagyu tartar, truffle mayo, unagi sauce, chives & chilli

Dynamite Cauliflower

£8.90

Crispy sake-marinated cauliflower, tossed in a sweet-spicy shichimi glaze (vg)

Salmon Crisp

£10.90

6 piece toasted crispbread topped with salmon & avocado, sriracha mayo, tobiko, chives & chilli

Tempura

Ebi - Prawn

£11.90

Lightly battered & deliciously crispy with sriracha mayo

Softshell Crab

£10.50

Lightly battered & deliciously crispy with kibou sauce

Yasai

£8.90

Lightly battered & deliciously crispy mixed vegetables with sriracha mayo (v, vg option)

Bao Buns

Chashu (Pork Belly)

£7.90

Steamed bao buns filled with finely sliced cabbage, served with pickled ginger with mustard miso

Chicken Teriyaki

£8.00

Steamed bao buns filled with finely sliced cabbage, served with pickled ginger with red onion pickles

Marinated Duck

£8.90

Steamed bao buns filled with finely sliced cabbage, served with pickled ginger with teriyaki sauce

Oyster Mushroom

£7.70

Steamed bao buns filled with finely sliced cabbage, served with pickled ginger with truffle mayo (v, vg option)

Katsu Curry

Chicken

£15.50

Panko fried and served with steamed rice, asian slaw, japanese pickles and our delicious sweet & savoury katsu curry sauce

Ebi - Prawn

£16.70

Panko fried and served with steamed rice, asian slaw, japanese pickles and our delicious sweet & savoury katsu curry sauce

Kabocha Korokke

£13.90

Pumpkin croquettes, panko fried and served with steamed rice, asian slaw, japanese pickles and our delicious sweet & savoury katsu curry sauce (vg)

Chicken Teriyaki

£15.30

Sweet teriyaki glazed chicken thigh, served with asian slaw, steamed rice & japanese pickles (gf)

Salad & Greens

Tataki Kyuri With Toasted Aubergine

£10.00

Classic smashed cucumber salad topped with aubergine in a gochujang sesame sauce (vg, gf)

Kani Salad

£13.00

Red snow crab, lettuce, avocado & tobiko with a sweet & sour tosazu jelly dressing, topped with chives & crispy onion

Kinko & Greens Itame

£8.00

Pan-fried oyster mushrooms with pak choi & tenderstem in a sesame dressing (vg, gf)

Cucumber Goma Wakame Salad

£6.50

Seaweed and cucumber salad with soy dressing & sesame seeds (vg)

Ramen

Chashu Tonkotsu

£15.50

Firm hakata noodles in a rich broth, topped with mirin & soy marinated egg, bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion. hakata-style hearty ramen, known for its rich, cloudy pork bone broth. topped with japanese braised pork belly

Chicken Shoyu

£15.50

Firm hakata noodles in a rich broth, topped with mirin & soy marinated egg, bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion. tokyo-style soy based ramen topped with lightly battered fried chicken thigh in a rich & aromatic chicken broth

Seafood Miso

£20.50

Firm hakata noodles in a rich broth, topped with mirin & soy marinated egg, bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion. king prawns & clams in a rich shiitake miso broth with a tantanmen-inspired spicy sesame soy tare

Yasai Miso - Vegetable

£14.70

Firm hakata noodles in a rich broth, topped with mirin & soy marinated egg, bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion. hokkaido-style ramen with firm tofu & seasonal vegetables in a rich shiitake miso broth (v, vg option)

Mazeudon

Chashu

£15.50

Udon noodles, spring onion, nori, crispy onion, benishoga & bonito flakes, tossed in a rich soy based sauce. with japanese braised pork belly (*excludes bonito flakes, gf option)

Roasted Duck

£15.00

Udon noodles, spring onion, nori, crispy onion, benishoga & bonito flakes, tossed in a rich soy based sauce. with teriyaki sauce (*excludes bonito flakes, gf option)

Oyster Mushroom

£13.50

Udon noodles, spring onion, nori, crispy onion, benishoga & bonito flakes, tossed in a rich soy based sauce. with truffle mayo (*excludes bonito flakes, vg, gf option)

Sharing & Mixed Platters

Tokujo Moriawase

£53.50

20 piece premium selection of our signature sushi and sashimi hand-picked by our chef (gf option)

Jo Moriawase

£43.50

20 piece selection of classic sushi and sashimi chosen by our chef (gf option)

Yasai Moriawase

£28.90

20 piece vegetarian sushi selection chosen by our chef (v, vg option)

Wagyu Zukushi

£57.80

4 wagyu topped maki, 4 wagyu tataki, 2 wagyu truffle nigiri, 2 surf & turf nigiri, 2 wagyu tartare on nori crisp

Sashimi Moriawase

£29.50

13 pieces of the freshest sashimi, selected by our chef (gf)

To Start

Thai Prawn And Crab Cakes

£9.00

Asian dipping sauce, chilli, spring onion salad (gf)

Wild Mushroom Arancini

£7.95

Pickled mushroom salad (vg, gf)

Deep Fried Brie

£8.00

Pear puree, pickled walnuts and celery (v)

Pork Belly

£8.00

Bubble and squeak cake, kale and hp sauce

Small Plates

Crispy Chilli Beef

£9.00

Cashew nuts (gf)

Crispy Squid

£7.95

Sweet chilli mango

King Prawns

£8.00

Garlic butter, ciabatta

Red Pepper, Tomato Hummus

£8.00

Pitta (vg)

Warm Breads, Oil, Balsamic

£5.00

(Vg)

Steamed Vegetable Gyoza

£7.00

Chilli mango (vg)

Bang Bang Cauliflower

£7.50

Sesame, chilli (vg, gf)

Truffle And Ricotta Fritters

£8.00

(V)

Halloumi Fries

£6.75

Tomato relish (v, gf)

Salads And Sandwiches

Croque Monsieur

£12.00

Toasted bloomer, ham, cheese sauce, fries

Pan Fried Sea Bass

£12.00

Feta greek salad (gf)

Courgette, Cherry Tomato And Feta Quiche

£11.95

Crème fraîche new potato salad (v, gf)

Fish Finger Sandwich

£11.00

Tartare sauce

Hot Porchetta And Stuffing Ciabatta

£13.00

Apple sauce, gravy, crackling salad

Fillet Steak Sandwich

£15.00

Dijon tarragon mayonnaise, balsamic onions, sun blush tomatoes, fries

Smoked Haddock And Salmon Fishcake

£12.00

With tomato and spring onion salad (gf)

Sandwich/Salad Sides

Garlic Bread, Cheese

£6.00

(V)

Onion Rings

£6.50

(Gf)

Truffle Parmesan Fries

£5.00

(Gf)

Fries

£4.50

(Vg, gf)

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