Absolutely unreal experience at Gaijin, the staff were incredible, the food was absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere is so intimate, watching the chefs cook is such a brilliant experience. Would recommend to anyone. Also a good tip, we booked an early table through First Tables and the food was 50% off!
We visited for the first time last week to celebrate our anniversary and had a lovely experience. We booked the omakase and were seated right away, welcomed with a complimentary glass of bubbly to mark our special day - a thoughtful touch. The interior was simple and minimal, yet relaxing and aesthetically pleasing. We also really liked the in-house playlist; it added a calm, comfortable atmosphere to the evening. As the omakase began, another couple joined a bit later, which made coordinating the timing of each course slightly challenging, especially as the restaurant grew busier. Still, a big shoutout to Priya and Rishi for managing everything gracefully. Their warmth and attentiveness made us feel cared for throughout the evening. As for the food: absolutely wonderful. Rishi demonstrated real skill and passion in preparing each dish and sharing his expertise with us. Every course was beautifully presented and delicious (see attached photos), and the overall portion size was perfect - satisfying without leaving us uncomfortably full by the end! The chef presented the following dishes for the season: - Amaebi Tartare in a crisp tart shell - Miso Soup with seaweed, tofu, and shimeji mushrooms poached in sweet sake - a favourite! ⭐️ - Cold Soba Noodles with salmon, shichimi togarashi, and nori ⭐️ - Donburi with tuna, pickled radish, shiso, yellowtail (?), salmon, and salmon roe - Prawn Tempura with yuzu and chive purée - slightly chewy batter and a touch oily, but still very enjoyable - Five-piece Sashimi: yellowtail (or sea bass?) ⭐️, salmon, tuna, hokkigai (surf clam) ⭐️, amaebi (sweet prawn), and salmon roe - Seven-piece Nigiri Flight: 1. Yellowtail 2. Amaebi 3. Japanese scallop with butter and sea salt ⭐️ 4. Sea bass with yuzu kosho - the yuzu was a touch intense, but still flavorful 5. Salmon belly ⭐️ 6. Lean tuna (akami) 7. Medium-fatty tuna (chutoro) ⭐️ - Chef’s Choice Hand Roll: Torched eel ⭐️ - Dessert: Vanilla ice cream with a cereal topping and poached plums - a sweet, flavourful, and beautiful way to end the meal ⭐️ Overall, it was a memorable dining experience with excellent food, lovely service, and a calm, relaxing setting. Thank you to the team at Gaijin Sushi for making our anniversary special!
Atmosphere was amazing, Sanjoy prepared a great menu and shared tons of knowledge. Was surprisingly full afterwards despite the small taster portions. But there was a lot to try! Sushi was 10/10, tempura was 10/10 miso soup was 10000/10. Sea urchin is not nice though can't lie. Taste like soap. -7/10
The best sushi in the UK that I've tried. Warm, friendly atmosphere with brilliant service. Watching the talented chefs prepare your sushi right in front of you is such a brilliant experience. The quality of the food is also second to none! We tried so many things from the menu and when we couldn't choose anything else, they made us something special based on what we liked best. Just such a brilliant meal/experience
Such a beautiful experience. My friend and I came and visited Gaijin on Saturday. We arrived late because of traffic and the lack of parking. We were welcomed with open arms. The service was amazing. If you want fresh, handcrafted sushi, please visit here. Our waiter and the sushi chef were always ready to answer our questions and everything about the platter we ordered. We even had extra sushi on the house. We definitely will be going again. One piece of advice I would give is, open the window blinds. From the outside, it may look closed. Great experience and vibe. A great space, used very well.
This restaurant is one of the best for me now. The food is delicious and absolutely perfect. I even noticed a difference in the structure of rice, it is perfectly cooked! Salmon bellies, guncans, rolls, mochi. Loved everything about this restaurant: atmosphere, chefs, food, menu choice. Thank you for your effort !
The best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to in the UK, coming from an Asian. The food was really nice, the staff were super friendly and polite, and the atmosphere was on point. Highly recommend the salmon, the surf clam and the sweet prawns sashimi. Only thing I would recommend would be putting the chopsticks horizontal to the customer, which is done in Japan, to give it a more authentic vibe.
Gaijin Sushi is located at 78 Bristol St, Birmingham B5 7AH, UK
You can contact Gaijin Sushi at +44 121 448 4250
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