KIBOU Clifton is a Japanese kitchen and bar at 16 King’s Road in Bristol. Its colourful, Tokyo inspired interior extends across two floors, with an open sushi kitchen, dining room, lounge and cocktail bar creating spaces for casual meals and more celebratory visits.
Sushi is central to the menu, from nigiri and sashimi to elaborate signature rolls. The Volcano Roll combines salmon, avocado and tobiko before being fried in tempura batter, while mixed platters give groups a practical way to share several classic and contemporary preparations.
Ramen, bao buns, tempura, gyoza, katsu and teriyaki dishes broaden the choice beyond raw fish. A weekday teishoku lunch combines a main with sides, soup and rice, and dedicated vegetarian and vegan options make the restaurant workable for mixed groups.
Japanese inspired cocktails, sake, wine and beer accompany the food and support the bar’s evening atmosphere. Fish, shellfish, soy, sesame and gluten are used widely, so guests with allergies should consult the current information and speak to staff before ordering.
Address: 16 King’s Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AB, England
Kibou Clifton Menu
For the table
Edamame
black lava salt | 274 kcal | VG GF
Edamame
chilli oil | 395 kcal | VG GF
Edamame
garlic oil, sea salt & roasted sesame | 368 kcal | VG GF option
prawn crackers
with sea salt & aonori | 174 kcal | GF
KIBOU Signature Sushi
From classic favourites with a twist to bold new creations, our selection of signature sushi is all about sharing the flavours we love from Japan.
volcano roll
A KIBOU classic! 10 piece futomaki, salmon, avocado & tobiko, dipped in tempura batter, fried and drizzled with sriracha mayo, sweet chilli & unagi sauce
yasai volcano roll
10-piece futomaki, red pepper, avocado, dipped in tempura batter, fried and drizzled with special KIBOU sauces! | VG V
sirloin of beef tataki & truffle nigiri
8-piece nigiri with sirloin of beef tataki & truffle mayo, tempura flakes & chives
spider roll
10 piece futomaki, soft shell crab tempura, mixed leaf, tobiko, sriracha mayo
lantern roll
8 piece salmon & tuna topped uramaki roll, filled with soft shell crab tempura, mango, mixed leaf, tempura flakes & tobiko
surf & turf nigiri
8 piece nigiri of seared salmon topped with wagyu beef & truffle mayo
Small Plate Sharers
Japanese Small plate sharers. Inspired by the izakayas of Japan, discover a mix of old favourites, street food staples, regional classics, and fresh takes on traditional dishes. Perfect for sharing.
truffle teriyaki tofu
Delicious vegan dish with gently fried firm tofu, shimeji mushrooms and an umami-rich truffle infused teriyaki sauce | 519 kcal | VG V GF
chicken karaage
Classic Japanese fried chicken. Crispy soy, ginger & garlic marinated chicken thigh, served with sriracha mayo | 1101 kcal | GF
takoyaki
Osaka’s famous octopus dumplings. Crisp on the outside, soft inside. Topped with tonkatsu sauce, spicy mayo & bonito flakes | 542 kcal
dynamite prawns
Tempura king prawns coated in a miso sweet chilli sauce | 632 kcal
dynamite cauliflower
Crispy sake-marinated cauliflower, tossed in a sweet-spicy shichimi glaze | 675 kcal | VG V
pork gyoza
Steamed and pan-fried dumplings filled with spiced pork mince. A street food staple, served with gyoza dipping sauce | 418 kcal
kabocha korokke
Pumpkin croquettes with tonkatsu sauce, sriracha mayo & aonori. A popular Japanese snack | 667 kcal | V VG option
nasu dengaku
Charred aubergine with a rich, caramelised miso glaze. Finished with sesame & spring onion | 570 kcal | VG GF
spicy chicken zangi
Hokkaido-style deep-fried chicken with a crispy coating & spicy seasoning | 925 kcal | GF
seared scallops
Plump Hokkaido scallops with shichimi & mango salsa | 170 kcal | GF
salmon crisp
6 piece toasted crispbread topped with salmon & avocado, sriracha mayo, tobiko, chives & chilli | 456 kcal
wagyu crisp
4 piece toasted crispbread topped with wagyu beef, truffle mayo, unagi sauce, chives & chilli | 276 kcal
black pork katsu
A signature classic from Kagoshima. Panko-fried crispy kurobuta (black) pork cutley served with shredded cabbage, ickles and tonkatsu sauce | 871 kcal
Bao Buns
steamed bao buns filled with finely sliced raw cabbage, served with beni shoga and choice of filling.
chicken teriyaki
with red onion pickles | 499 kcal
marinated duck
with teriyaki sauce | 441 kcal
oyster mushroom
with truffle mayo | 730 kcal | V VG option
Salads & Greens
tataki kyuri salad with toasted aubergine
classic smashed cucumber salad topped with aubergine in a gochujang sesame sauce
kani salad
red snow crab, lettuce, avocado & tobiko with a sweet & sour tosazu jelly dressing, topped with chives & crispy onion
kinoko & greens itame
pan-fried oyster mushrooms with pak choi & tenderstem in a sesame dressing
cucumber goma wakame salad
seaweed and cucumber salad with soy dressing & sesame seeds
Mixed Platters
tokujo moriawase
20 piece premium selection of our signature sushi and sashimi, hand-picked by our chef
jo moriawase
delicious 20 piece mixed selection of classic sushi and sashimi chosen by our chef
yasai moriawase
20 piece vegetarian sushi selection chosen by our chef – perfect for sharing!
sashimi moriawase
13 pieces of the freshest sashimi, selected by our chef
wagyu zukushi
premium selection of A5 joshu wagyu beef. 4 wagyu tataki. 2 wagyu nigiri, 2 surf & turf nigiri, 2 wagyu gunkan, 4 wagyu crisp
Tempura
lightly battered and deliciously crispy tempura, served with tempura sauce & sriracha mayo
ebi
prawn
yasai
mixed vegetables
softshell crab
with KIBOU sauce
Wagyu
We source our A5 Joshu wagyu beef from Gunma prefecture on the island of Honshu. It’s famed for its rich fat content and beautiful marbling or “shimofuri”, meaning “frosting” or “snowflake”. This gives is its distinctive melt-in-the-mouth texture and luxurious taste.
wagyu truffle nigiri
6 piece nigiri with lightly seared wagyu sirloin, topped with truffle mayo, soy wasabi, tempura flakes & chives
wagyu tataki
6 piece lightly seared wagyu served with truffle shallot salsa, beef dripping ponzu, crisp onions & chives
wagyu gunkan
teriyaki wagyu gunkan
wagyu maguro gunkan
2 piece gunkan with wagyu & tuna tartare *limited availability
Large Plates
KATSU CURRY
panko fried and served with steamed rice, Asian slaw, Japanese pickles and our delicious sweet & savoury katsu curry sauce
Teriyaki
Japanese classic finished with a sweet teriyaki sauce, Served with rice and Asian slaw.
Salmon Yuzu Miso
salmon marinated with a yuzu-infused miso, served with ikura, steamed rice and Asian slaw
Wagyu donburi
Traditional steamed rice bowl topped with thin slices of seared A5 Joshu wagyu beef, ikura, spring onion & yakiniku sauce
CHIRASHIZUSHI
Sushi rice topped with a selection of sashimi and garnishes. A colourful “scattered sushi” dish bursting with flavour
Ramen
Firm Hakata noodles in a rich broth, topped with mirin & soy marinated egg, bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion
Crispy chicken
Lightly battered fried chicken in our signature umami-rich chicken broth, slow-simmered for depth and aroma
chashu tonkotsu
Hakata-style hearty ramen, known for its rich, cloudy pork bone broth. Topped with Japanese braised pork belly.
yasai miso
Hokkaido-style ramen with firm tofu & seasonal vegetables in a rich shiitake miso broth.
Mazeudon
Udon noodles, spring onion, nori, crispy onion, benishoga & bonito flakes*, tossed in a rich soy based sauce.
Chashu
Japanese braised pork belly
roasted duck
With teriyaki sauce
oyster mushroom
* excludes bonito flakes
Sushi
snow crab
avocado & cucumber roll, topped with snow crab, tobiko & spicy mayo
bluefin tuna chutoro
with chives, topped with black tobiko & spring onion
ebi yukari
prawn tempura, avocado, tobiko, sriracha mayo, yukari & red amaranth
spicy tuna & cucumber
salmon & avocado
duck & cucumber
with avocado
grilled teriyaki eel & cucumber
yasai
mixed vegetable topped with roasted red pepper
scallop
with lemon zest, soy & ikura
salmon & avocado
with sriracha mayo & tobiko
yasai
fried tofu, pepper, avocado, cucumber & sesame
Nigiri
A traditional style of sushi featuring hand-pressed seasoned sushi rice topped with fresh fish or premium ingredients. Traditionally served as 2 piece.
Hamachi
Yellowtail
Bluefin Tuna Chutoro
Yellowfin Tuna
Scallop
Salmon
Sea Bream
Avocado
Grilled Red Pepper
Nigiri 7
7 piece chef’s selection nigiri
Aburi Nigiri
7 piece nigiri, salmon, tuna, yellowtail & sea bream seared briefly and dressed in aburi sauce
Hosomaki
8 piece slim sushi rolls wrapped in nori. Simple, clean, and classic. A traditional sushi bar staple.
Sea Bream with Tobiko
Negitoro
Minced bluefin tuna chutoro with spring onion
Amaebi
Raw sweet prawn
Salmon
Oshinko
Fragrant dish – pickled daikon
Avocado
Cucumber
Gunkan
‘Battleship’ style sushi with soft or delicate toppings wrapped in nori. Perfect for roe, tartare, or finely chopped fillings. 2 pieces.
Bluefin Tuna Chutoro
Scallop
Ikura
Salmon roe
Tobiko
Flying fish roe
Spicy Tuna
Salmon
Gunkan Platter
5-piece, chef’s selection
Sashimi
5 slices of the freshest raw fish
Bluefin Tuna Chutoro
A prized cut for sashimi lovers.
Yellowfin Tuna
Scallop
Hamachi
Yellowtail
Sea Bream
Salmon
Chef’s Special
New Style Sashimi
8 piece, seared sashimi, chilli, mooli, red amaranth & yuzu dressing; typically prepared with salmon, sea bream & tuna
Tataki
6 pieces of slightly seared fish
Bluefin Tuna Chutoro
Premium bluefin tuna chutoro with ponzu dressing, garlic & chives
Scallop
Lightly seared Hokkaido scallops with goma dare (sesame sauce), chilli oil, cucumber & tomato salsa
Salmon
With mango salsa, chives, red amaranth, roasted sesame & yuzu soy
Hamachi
Sides
Miso Soup
Tsukemono
Seasonal japanese pickles
Kimchi
Side dish of fermented hakusai cabbage
Rice
Steamed Rice
Furikake Seasoned Rice
Classic Festive Sharing Menu
£35pp (or £41pp with dessert). Available 23rd November to 31st December 2026. Bookings of 4 and above only. Menus subject to change.
Edamame
Black lava salt
Prawn Crackers
Sea salt & aonori
Tempura Moriawase
Lightly battered & crispy selection of tempura prawn, soft shell crab & vegetables, served with sriracha mayo & kibou sauce
Omakase Small Plates
Chef’s selection of small plates to share
Salmon Crisp
Toasted crispbread with salmon, avocado, sriracha mayo & tobiko, topped with chives & chilli
Truffle Teriyaki Tofu
With shimeji mushrooms & truffle-infused teriyaki sauce
Dynamite Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower in a sweet-spicy shichimi glaze
Spicy Chicken Zangi
Crispy Hokkaido-style deep fried chicken with spicy seasoning
Kabocha Korokke
Pumpkin croquettes with tonkatsu sauce, sriracha mayo & aonori
Pork Gyoza
Steamed & pan-fried spiced pork dumplings with gyoza dipping sauce
Volcano Roll
Tempura fried futomaki roll filled with salmon, avocado & tobiko or red pepper & avocado, drizzled with sriracha mayo, sweet chilli & unagi sauce
Sashimi Moriawase
Selection of the freshest sashimi, selected by our chef
Yasai Moriawase
Selection of vegetarian sushi
Tokujo Festive Sharing Menu
£65pp including dessert. Available 23rd November to 31st December 2026. Bookings of 4 and above only. Menus subject to change.
Edamame
Black lava salt
Prawn Crackers
Sea salt & aonori
Tokujo Moriawase
Premium selection of our signature sushi and sashimi
Tokusen Small Plates
Chef’s special selection of our most decadent tokusen small plates to share
Salmon Crisp
Toasted crispbread with salmon, avocado, sriracha mayo & tobiko, topped with chives & chilli
Salmon Teriyaki
Desserts
Shichimi chocolate tart
rich biscuit-based chocolate tart, infused with a hint of Japanese chilli powder, topped with chocolate frosting. served with vanilla ice cream
yuzu cheesecake
yuzu curd topped mascarpone cheesecake with a classic biscuit base
Sesame tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert with a Japanese twist. Layers of sponge soaked in coffee, filled with creamy sesame-infused mascarpone, then finished with a dusting of cocoa powder & sesame.
Hojicha Crème Brulée
A Japanese twist on this classic French dessert, featuring a rich infusion of roasted green tea.
apple gyoza
mini cinnamon & apple dumplings with vanilla ice cream & salted caramel sauce
mochi ice cream mix
traditional Japanese ice cream ball – selection of flavours available
sorbet mix
selection of flavours available
Kids
BENTO BOX
Edamame, pickles, cucumber hosomaki, mango onigiri (rice ball with mango filling wrapped in nori) and chocolate mochi
KATSU CURRY
Panko fried and served with Japan’s classic curry sauce, steamed rice, Japanese pickles, sliced cabbage & edamame beans
RAMEN
Noodles in a rich broth with bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion
MOCHI ICE CREAM
ask for today’s selection
VANILLA ICE CREAM
SORBET
ask for today’s selection
APPLE GYOZA
mini cinnamon & apple dumpling with vanilla ice cream
Teishoku Set Menu
Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3.30pm. *sample menu, subject to change. Appetizer + Small Plate + Sides + Rice. Maximum parties of 6.
Miso Soup, Edamame
Ebi Tempura
Chicken Karaage
Chicken Katsu
Chicken Teriyaki
Kabocha Korokke
KIBOU Volcano Roll
Yasai Volcano Roll
Kimchi
Salmon Tataki
Gomae Wakame
Japanese Pickles
Furikake Seasoned Rice
Afternoon Tea
Japanese-inspired afternoon tea. Priced per person – min. 2 people sharing – pre-booking required (48 hours in advance) via specific ‘Afternoon Tea’ booking experience. Available as classic or vegetarian option. Served with a range of Japanese teas or infusions, or available with a variety of drinks packages. Available Sunday to Friday at all sites. Saturdays at Solihull & Cambridge only.
classic afternoon tea
prawn hosomaki, prawn tempura california roll with wasabi mayo, salmon tataki with mango salsa, sea bream nigiri, selection of mochi ice cream, cinnamon & apple gyoza, shichimi chocolate tart, custard dorayaki with strawberry compote
vegetarian afternoon tea
cucumber & avocado hosomaki, california roll mixed vegetable, avocado nigiri, vegetable temaki, selection of mochi ice cream, shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza, custard dorayaki with strawberry compote
Sake
Sake served in 75ml, 125ml, 250ml, and 720ml measures unless noted.
Honjozo Tokubetsu
Citrus, earthy; served warm or cold
Honjozo Tokubetsu Genshu
Grapefruit, umami; served cold
Junmai Tokubetsu
Banana, creamy; served warm or cold
Daiginjo Genshu
Stone fruits, floral; served cold
White Wine
Served in 175ml, 250ml, or bottle measures.
Mureva Verdejo
La Mancha, Spain; Lychee, lemon & thyme
Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand; Gooseberry, melon, grapefruit
Zuccardi Torrontes
Salta, Argentina; Juicy, generous, zesty
Joseph Mellot Les Collinettes Sancerre
Loire, France; Beautifully balanced body, texture & acidity; captivating array of flavours
Kibou Signature Cocktails
Kibou No.3
Ketel One Vodka, Lillet Rosé, Cherry, Vanilla
Kibou No.4
Mount Gay Rum, Smith & Cross Rum, Amaro Averna, Orgeat, Grenadine
The Kakutery
Ketel One Vodka, Crème de Pêche, Yuzu Sherbet, Passionfruit, Shot of Fizz
Yuyake
Velho Cachaça, Passionfruit Liqueur, Bristol Syrup Co Yuzu Sherbet, Pineapple
Classic Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Tanqueray Gin, Benedictine, Cherry Brandy, Pineapple, Lemon, Bitters
Mai Tai
Doorly’s Rum, Smith & Cross Rum, Clement Blanco Agricole, Cointreau, Bristol Syrup Co Orgeat, Lime
Penicillin
Hatozaki Whisky, The King’s Ginger, Agave, Lemon, Laphroaig Mist
Jungle Bird
Brugal 1888 & Goslings Rum, Dolce Vita Aperitivo, Pineapple, Passionfruit, Lime
Low and No Cocktails
Rhubarb & Jasmine Fizz – Alcohol Free
Rhubarb, Cranberry, Lemon, White Peach & Jasmine
Tokyo Tower – Alcohol Free
Hojicha Tea Cold Brew, Cranberry, Alcohol-Free Blue Curaçao
Rosy Boa – Alcohol Free
Cherry, Vanilla, Orgeat, Aloe
Mattari – Alcohol Free
Raspberry, Coconut, Apple, Soda
Bottled Beers & Ciders
Hitachino Nest Classic – 330ml – 7%
Hitachino Nest Saison – 330ml – 5%
Hitachino Nest White Ale – 330ml – 5.5%
Hitachino Nest Yuzu Ginger Non-Ale – 330ml – 0.3%
Japanese Whisky
Served in 50ml measures.
Toki – Blended
Chita – Single Grain
Hakushu Distillers Reserve – Single Malt
Gin
Served in 50ml measures.