Aya Sushi
JAPANESE •CLIFTON
A sleek and contemporary Japanese restaurant located in the heart of the Clifton Triangle. Aya Sushi focuses on the art of high-quality sushi and sashimi, utilizing traditional techniques and premium ingredients to offer a refined, authentic dining experience.
Bento Boss
JAPANESE •CLIFTON
A contemporary Japanese kitchen specializing in artfully presented sushi, hearty ramen, and traditional bento boxes. Known for its vibrant atmosphere on Whiteladies Road, it offers an extensive menu that caters exceptionally well to both seafood lovers and vegans alike.
Eatchu - St Nicks
JAPANESE •CITY CENTER
Popular Japanese gyoza bar and street-food style spot inside St Nicholas Market serving handmade dumplings, rice bowls, and Japanese comfort dishes.
Eatchu At Clifton Triangle
JAPANESE •CLIFTON
A dedicated gyoza bar serving handmade Japanese dumplings and street food. Starting as a beloved market stall, this Triangle site offers a vibrant space to enjoy their signature crispy-bottomed gyoza, rice bowls, and traditional sides, all made with a focus on authentic techniques and local ingredients.
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant
JAPANESE •CLIFTON
An informal and enduring Japanese restaurant in the heart of Clifton Village. It offers a wide-ranging menu featuring traditional teppanyaki, varied sushi rolls, ramen, and tempura, making it a reliable neighborhood favorite for casual dining.
Izakaya Japanese Bar
JAPANESE •CITY CENTER
Authentic Japanese restaurant and sake bar inspired by the traditional 'stay-drink-place' concept. Specialises in sushi, sashimi, poke bowls, and Japanese street food in a casual, central setting near College Green.
Lonely Mouth
JAPANESE •HORFIELD
Bristol's first Japanese listening bar, Lonely Mouth sits at the top of Gloucester Road and operates entirely on its own terms. Founded by Olivia Maxwell-Yates after a formative trip to Japan, the place is built around the idea that good food and good music belong together. By day you're getting Japanese breakfasts, chazuke and French toast with matcha; by night it shifts into small plates and a proper evening vibe. Come for the food, stay for the high-fidelity sound system and the feeling that you've stumbled onto something a bit special.
Ramen Ya
JAPANESE •GLOUCESTER ROAD
A cozy, family-owned Japanese restaurant on the bustling Gloucester Road. Known for its laid-back atmosphere, excellent value, and deeply comforting bowls of traditional ramen featuring slow-cooked broths (like their signature 10-hour Tonkotsu). They also serve fantastic steamed buns and classic Izakaya-style sides.
Seven Lucky Gods
JAPANESE •HARBOURSIDE
A contemporary Japanese-style Izakaya bar and restaurant located in Wapping Wharf. Inspired by the Izakaya bars of Tokyo, it serves up an incredibly popular menu of Asian-fusion tapas, sushi, and innovative cocktails.
Tomo No Ramen
JAPANESE •OLD MARKET
A dedicated ramen shop that evolved from a popular pop-up into a permanent fixture near Old Market. Known for its meticulously crafted broths, including complex Shoyu and seasonal specials, it balances traditional Japanese techniques with high-quality local ingredients.