
Oba Korean & Japanese Kitchen & Bar
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About Oba Korean & Japanese Kitchen & Bar
Oba Korean & Japanese Kitchen & Bar is a Korean restaurant inside the Merrion Centre in Leeds, serving a fusion menu that runs to around 120 dishes. Korean fried chicken and sushi tacos sit alongside beef noodle dishes, and set plates such as spicy stir-fried pork belly with rice cake and fried dumplings, or gyudon with deep fried squid rings and miso soup, cover both the Korean and Japanese sides of the menu. A bottomless brunch is on offer, giving groups a fixed run of food and drink to work through together. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken, so tables are given out as they become free. The team marks birthdays with cards and balloons brought to the table.
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Menu & Prices
120 dishes · mains £5–42- Stir Fried Sliced Pork Belly With Kimchi£16.50
- 韩式辣炒五花肉+韩式鱼饼炒年糕+虾肉煎饺£42.00
- Beef Tenderloin Stone Pot Bibimbap+Korean Tomato Kimchi Soup£20.50
- Gyudon+Deep Fried Squid Ring+Miso Soup£27.00
- Korean Kimchi And Bacon Fried Rice+Korean Tomato Kimchi Soup£20.00
- Topokki With Fish Cake In Korean Sweet Chilli Sauce+Rice£18.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, bibimbap, korean fried chicken and sushi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, bibimbap, korean fried chicken and sushi.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is the most frequent draw, with reviewers describing drinks that were never empty and staff who kept coming over to refill glasses. Food comes close behind. One diner calls the salmon sushi the best they have tasted, and others single out Korean fried chicken, sushi tacos, green dragon rolls, spicy seafood soba, chicken bibimbap, kimbap, topokki and popcorn shrimp, with several noting generous portions. Cocktails such as K-Pop Stars and Yuzu Spritz are called excellent, and one reviewer mentions a cocktail happy hour from Sunday to Thursday. One reviewer finds the food on the pricier end. Another says an issue outside the restaurant's control came up during the visit, and the server apologised and explained the menu. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, and one pair recall being patiently taught how to use chopsticks. A birthday visit ended with cards, balloons and a free drink for the guest of honour.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is the most frequent draw, with reviewers describing drinks that were never empty and staff who kept coming over to refill glasses. Food comes close behind. One diner calls the salmon sushi the best they have tasted, and others single out Korean fried chicken, sushi tacos, green dragon rolls, spicy seafood soba, chicken bibimbap, kimbap, topokki and popcorn shrimp, with several noting generous portions. Cocktails such as K-Pop Stars and Yuzu Spritz are called excellent, and one reviewer mentions a cocktail happy hour from Sunday to Thursday. One reviewer finds the food on the pricier end. Another says an issue outside the restaurant's control came up during the visit, and the server apologised and explained the menu. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, and one pair recall being patiently taught how to use chopsticks. A birthday visit ended with cards, balloons and a free drink for the guest of honour.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Genuinely amazing place that I NEED to go again. Me and my boyfriend came here yesterday, and there was an issue outside of the restaurants control occurring and they were so apologetic and accommodating. I don’t know the name of our server, but she especially was super kind, helped explain the menu to us and apologised for the issues occurring. I wish I had her name to thank her personally!! The food is also exceptional. Genuinely brilliant, we had Popcorn Shrimp and my boyfriend had a chicken starter (which is free if you’re a student)! Then I had Chicken Bibimbap, Kimbap and my boyfriend had Topokki. It was SO gorgeous and we were so full that we took some home! I would travel the 1h form where I live to Leeds just to eat here again.”
- Ad Op
“The food was really tasty, the venue was not too crowded but still lively with a good atmosphere. I 100% would recommend it, we will be coming back. …”
- Ashley Crewdson
“Visited for the first time today for our mum’s birthday and really loved it. They had a birthday card and balloons setup - looked like they had a few birthdays that day and we all got cards which was so cute. On top of that they gave her a free drink! Staff were really lovely and attentive. Food was good portion and delicious, though on the pricier end. Would visit again!”
- SA
“We went on a Saturday night without reservations and we were seated straight away. Delicious Korean and Japanese fusion food. Tucked away in Merrion Centre, its easy to miss but im glad we came here. Friendly attentive staff. Massive generous portions. Highly recommend the korean fried chicken and sushi tacos. Also the beef noodle dishes are really tasty! Will be coming back 😋”
- Google user
“This place deserves a shout out. Incredible staff and food is absolutely delicious. Can't miss it. On the corner of the Merrion centre. Lots of dishes to choose from. Owner Tommy is delightful and very dedicated. Will return here every time for the amazing experience.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Are you craving Japanese and Korean food in Leeds? Put your stop to the search by booking a table at Oba Korean & Japanese Kitchen & Bar. We are a dine-in Asian restaurant in Leeds that serves Korean and Japanese fusion cuisine and cocktails. In addition to the typical ramen or sushi on our menu, we provide a wide range of Korean and Japanese cuisine items. You can be confident that every dish on our menu is prepared with the finest ingredients and an original recipe to give you the true taste. We even have a bottomless brunch option, so why wait? Reserve a table now to experience the flavour of oriental cuisine at our restaurant.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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