Bushido Sushi & Izakaya

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Had a lovely dinner there. Food was incredibly fresh and tasty. Best sushi in Ipswich hands down. The restaurant is very small (I believe it seats 25 people max), so service was easy and friendly. Would highly recommend.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Hidden Gem in Ipswich! If you're looking for authentic Japanese sushi in Ipswich, this place is an absolute correct choice. The sashimi was fresh and literally melted in mouth. One thing that really stood out was that they use akazu (red vinegar) sushi rice which is rare and gives the sushi an authentic flavour. The yellowtail sushi combines perfectly seasoned rice, buttery yellowtail, and crunchy black tobiko created amazing layers of flavour and texture. It was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The restaurant itself has a lovely Japanese atmosphere, and the owner brought back an impressive collection of Japanese figures and decorations from Japan. If you're a Dragon Ball fan, you'll absolutely love browsing around while you dine.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Perfect date night! Very intimate little restaurant, with a cosy atmosphere. Attentive service and food was great with plenty of vegan options, including dessert. We will definitely be returning.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Such a shame. I have eaten at Bushido several times before and previously have only had very pleasant experiences. However, I feel I must leave a review as my most recent visit was not up to par. I came here for a family birthday, and the rest of my party (total of 6 people) ordered starters, and then combo sushi platters for mains. I ordered a starter and then the ramen. The food itself was genuinely lovely, the issue was that my ramen arrived and the rest of my party was waiting a further half an hour for their sushi platters. 30 minutes. For (mostly) raw fish. I had completely finished my dinner and then some before their dinners arrived. Genuinely, if you are aware as a kitchen that one (or most!) of the dishes won't be ready for another 40 minutes because yes, it's Saturday night and it's busy, you need to hold ALL the food until you can get everything ready, not send one main disn to the table and not provide any explanation to the people who are paying to be there. We mentioned this to the server, who said he would speak with the owner, as we requested to potentially have one order of bao buns to split amongst the party as compensation for the timing issue. The owner refused this, and we paid for our meals and left, deeply dissatisfied and disappointed with our experience. This was a special family birthday that we had hoped to go to a nice restaurant that we had frequented before, but now I am not rushing back. The cheek of also putting the service charge our bill after all of that was astonishing! Such a shame.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Visiting Ipswich, this Sushi and Izakaya caught my eye and I had one of the best mazesoba ever! Situated in the centre of Ipswich, this small and cosy spot has loads of character inside. There are about 20 or so seats. They offer a range of dishes one would expect at an Izakaya. They also have kirin on tap. The golden wings were very good indeed and perfectly cooked. The sashimi comes from Japan and Spain. Mine was lovely. Despite being super busy the staff were really helpful with suggestions and patient and friendly. This is somewhere if was local to me I would visit often.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “The atmosphere of the place was cozy and inviting , the staff was super friendly. The food was more than amazing, very rich with flavour, I had the ramen and finished nicely with crème brûlée matcha 🍵. Decently would come back to this place.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “They have the best sushi in Ipswich and i definitely recommend. The staff found the kitchen miss our order and offer us a free drink as compliment, which is very nice.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Visited on my trip to Ipswich, such a great place and I loved the ambience. We were served by Jao who is extremely friendly and pleasant to talk to. Tuna Toro Sashimi and Ebi Tempura Maki were very fresh and delicious! Would definitely come back again”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “What a special place. Ring fortunate enough to visit Japan several times I love what this team has done to try and recreate an Izakaya experience. Very good cocktails, wonderful passion and really very good food. Yes it’s cozy, yes it’s different and yes I’ll be going back many many more times. Well done, Fabio and team. This is special.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Truly a hidden gem within the streets of Ipswich. Offering a quaint and cosy Japanese inspired atmosphere within the vintage architecture found in long standing buildings of Ipswich. Greeted by incredibly professional, polite and enthusiastic staff, the welcome was warming and a great sign of things to come. The waiter was attentive and explained through if anything was missing from the menu. (Another great sign that things sold out here) Offering a blend of Japanese inspired cocktails and beers, there were great choices for drinks. Whilst ordering, the knowledgeable waiter was more than happy to answer questions we had on the food and even recommended a dish that he personally thought would be a hit, based on something else I had ordered. Big praise for this as this rarely happens ever! The food, well, the food was immaculate. Full of incredible flavours that felt authentic to the core. We ordered as a group a range of different dishes, ranging from ramen, bao buns, gyoza, maki roll and edamame. Every single mouthful was delicious. For those that have big appetites, you won’t be disappointed by the range of flavours available from such a small venue. The bartender was incredibly kind also, allowing us as a group to try some incredible drinks, such as midori and Yuzu sake which was way better than any midori or sake I had experienced before. When it came around to the bill, which I’m sure people check for, it was a little on the pricier side. But please don’t let this stop you. The quality of the service, food and atmosphere is worth every penny. And if you’re going in for a smaller bite, the prices are a bargain for such great quality. Bishido was one of the best culinary experiences I have enjoyed in Ipswich and I’d go back in a heart beat. Thank you for such an incredible evening.”

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