Blue Joanna
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About Blue Joanna
On Unthank Road in Norwich, Blue Joanna is a pan-Asian restaurant and bar with a small-plates menu built for sharing two to three dishes per person. The kitchen covers Korean, Japanese and broader Asian influences, with Korean tofu tacos as a recurring plate alongside pork belly, vegan and vegetarian options, and a wakame tofu special. Cocktails are central to the bar side of the room, and the kitchen runs nut free, with staff flagging this for guests with allergies. The atmosphere is loud, driven by a playlist that has included live guitar, and bookings are required. Dogs are welcome inside. Service is timed attentively across the floor.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
38 dishes · mains £4–48- Peroni 5.1%£5.00
- Asahi 5%£5.00
- Corona Extra 5%£5.00
- Aspalls Draught Cider 5.5%£5.00
- Crispy Panko-Style Bananas W/ Miso Caramel£6.00
- Cheesecake£6.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean tofu tacos, vegan options, small plates and spicy cosmo.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention korean tofu tacos, vegan options, small plates and spicy cosmo.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return for the pan-Asian small plates, with the Korean tofu tacos and pork belly singled out as standouts alongside a wide vegan and veggie range. Cocktails, especially the Spicy Cosmo, draw repeated praise, and reviewers describe a warm, busy atmosphere with well-timed, friendly service. Several advise booking ahead to secure a table inside, and a few note the room can get loud.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return for the pan-Asian small plates, with the Korean tofu tacos and pork belly singled out as standouts alongside a wide vegan and veggie range. Cocktails, especially the Spicy Cosmo, draw repeated praise, and reviewers describe a warm, busy atmosphere with well-timed, friendly service. Several advise booking ahead to secure a table inside, and a few note the room can get loud.
Featured reviews
- Rachel
“Visited last night (Saturday 29th). Food exceptional as always, waiting staff efficient and friendly, despite it being very busy. Always a pleasure to eat here, looking forward to returning soon.”
- rumsey rugby
“Absolutely wonderful night, Staff fantastic, food tasty fresh and exciting, owner first class and extremely attentive also a dab hand on the guitar (Thanks for sitting next to us and strumming up some madness) Simply wonderful”
- Charlotte Vincent
“Our second visit and even better than the first. Loads of vegan options and the cocktails are a massive highlight. Service was super friendly, attentive without being intrusive, and well timed. We were celebrating a big anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed our evening and felt it was good value for money. The wakame tofu special was fun and the korean tacos get 10/10 from us. Whoever was in charge of music absolutely nailed it, great playlist. We’ll be back - just expect to raise your voice to chat!”
- Simon Rappolt
“Went with seven with ages from 16 to 87. Something for everyone. Daughter has a nut allergy and is anxious eating out. They put her at ease and explained they were nut free. You guys at Blue Joanna should USP that. Great host, great food, pork belly to die for. Great atmosphere with a guitar happy birthday for my daughter. Spicy Cosmo was lush.”
- Stephanie Harvey
“Amazing food, so many flavours and love the tapas feel to it. Service was good, though at times felt like we were being rushed, atmosphere was good fun, just a little loud if you like to talk . Fab little place”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 5
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
Restaurants near Blue Joanna
- The Real Greek - Norwich4.62,6480.6 mi
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- Don Txoko4.73570.7 mi£1–15
steak, small plate starters, peppers with steak
- GOZO Restaurant4.71460.7 mi£20–30Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
meltdown burger, rib eye steak, chicken wings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue JoannaOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8653 | — | £20–30 | korean tofu tacos, vegan options, small plates |
| The Real Greek - Norwich | 4.62,648 | 0.6 mi | — | gluten-free pita bread, lunch special menu, dip trio |
| Don Txoko | 4.7357 | 0.7 mi | £1–15 | steak, small plate starters, peppers with steak |
| GOZO RestaurantVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7146 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | meltdown burger, rib eye steak, chicken wings |
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