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Bristol

BUDOKAN
First Floor, Clifton Down, Whiteladies
Rd, BS8 2PH
Tel: 0117 949 3030, fax: 0117 949 3031, email: clifton@budokan.co.uk
31 Colston St, BS1 5AP
Tel: 0117 914 1488, fax: 0117 914 1489, email: city@budokan.co.uk, web: www.budokan.co.uk
Bristol’s original, independent contemporary pan-Asian bistro, serving up tasty, authentic, globally inspired dishes from Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. A commitment to quality produce - sourcing GM-free ingredients and, where possible, buying outdoor-reared, free-range meats and poultry - and the fact that this merry little ship is now being steered by local kitchen maestro Chris (one30, Bell’s Diner) Wicks give an extra incentive to delve headlong into this glorious experience at every opportunity. Menu S: gyoza dumplings (fried and steamed pork and shitake mushroom dumplings with a soy chilli dip); duck teriyaki envelopes (rice paper rolls filled with seared duck breast, seasoned rice, cucumber and mint, drizzled with a teriyaki reduction). M: vast array of sushi; miso soup; ramen; Vietnamese paper rolls; Thai fish cakes; pad thai noodles; nasi goreng (wok-fried prawns, vegetables, egg & rice, with cucumber & tomato salad); laksa; marinated roast pork & vegetables on egg noodles in savoury sauce; hot & sour soup with chicken breast & vegetables; satays, gorengs, side dishes and rice combos. Budokan classics: chilli-fried chicken with chilli sauce & jasmine rice; prawns, salmon & squid with thick Japanese noodles & dark soy sauce; spicy stir-fried beef with chilli & oyster sauce & jasmine rice; chilli tiger prawns in chilli sauce with jasmine rice P: tempura fruit; chocolate fondant Price ALC from £2.95/from £5/from £4. Rapid Refuel (till 7pm daily): £7.50. Budokan Feasts (6-course meal for the whole table) £14.50pp (vegetarian), £17.50pp (meat) Wine list HW: from £11 btl. Interesting selection of Japanese beers & sake Open (both branches) Mon-Sat 12noon-2.30pm & 5.30-11pm. Children welcome, own menu (Baby Budokan: £4 per dish for under-12s), high chairs. Disabled access at Colston St. Credit cards. Private parties catered for. Everything on the menu (except soup) available to take away, home delivery service. IDC: 25% off bill. PC: 25% off bill.

OBENTO
69 Baldwin St, BS1 1QZ
Tel: 0117 929 7392
From the same people who bring you Dynasty and the newly-launched Zen, Venue’s food reviewer enjoyed a ‘fine, filling meal of contrasting tastes and textures’ at this place, which has earned an exceedingly good reputation for healthy, flavoursome Japanese-themed menus in contemporary surroundings, at prices that belie the quality on offer. Sushi, salads, soups, sashimi, teriyakis and three types of noodle (soba, ramen and udon) abound. ‘Well prepared and well presented,’ said our man of his ‘Sakura’ banquet, ‘a thoroughly good experience.’ Menu S: chicken yakitori; salmon teriyaki. M: salmon teriyaki bento box (inc rice, pickles, salad and miso soup); beef chilli noodles. P: fruity sweet stuff Price From approx £4/from approx £7.50. SL: Tue-Fri 2 (inc non-alcoholic drink) £6.95 (eat in or to go). SD: set menu options from approx £17pp Wine list Good range, alongside beers, lagers, etc. HW: £12.95 btl Open Tue-Sat 12noon-3pm & 5.30-11pm, Sun 12noon-9.30pm. Children welcome, own set menu. Disabled access. Major credit cards. Parties welcome - call for details. IDC: Complimentary main course. PC: 20% off bill Mon-Thur, 10% off Fri-Sat and free saki.

TEOHS
28-34 Lower Ashley Rd, St Agnes, BS2 9NP
Tel: 0117 907 1191, fax: 0117 907 1193
The Old Tobacco Factory, North St, Southville. BS3 1TF
Tel: 0117 902 1122
See Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean & Indonesian.

COMING SOON
YO! SUSHI
Cabot Circus
The authentic Japanese conveyor-belt sushi restaurant and takeaway chain comes to Bristol this autumn as part of the multi-million Cabot Circus development. Keep an eye on Venue’s Food and Drink section for an update nearer the opening.

Bath

NEW
YEN SUSHI
11-12 Bartlett St, BA1 2QZ
Tel: 01225 333313
Make like our reviewer and take a ringside seat at the conveyor belt in this cheery but cosy, unfussy canteen. ‘It’s the hottest seat in town for the inquisitive gourmet,’ she said, ‘a lap dancing club for scoffers; tapas for the jaded.’ Expect dozens of brightly coloured saucers to flaunt their tantalising toppings right under your noses, from the familiar (California rolls, etc) to every variation on the full-on authentic makizushi theme. A smart, jolly sushi chef chops, dices and rolls everything together right before our eyes (and is happy to talk you through your choices) while the kitchen delivers hot stuff (soup, teriyaki, noodle-based dishes etc) to order. Having swooned over her vast banquet, our reviewer summarised thus: ‘Service is lovely, chef is a total charmer… and you’re allowed to eat with your fingers.’ What more d’you want? Menu miso soup; edamame; California rolls; sushi; sashimi; teriyaki. Price Dishes range from £1.50-£4, set menus from £5.50. Wine list Small but perfectly formed; Japanese/continental beers/lagers; plum wine/sake. HW: approx £12. Open Tue-Sun 12noon-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Children welcome. Disabled access. Major credit cards. Group bookings - call in advance. PC: Cardholders & up to 3 guests receive 10% off at all times.

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