Kokoro Southampton is a Japanese and Korean restaurant on Above Bar Street in the city centre. The name means heart, soul and spirit, and the format combines freshly prepared hot bowls with sushi and lighter chilled dishes for a quick lunch or an easy evening meal.
Chicken katsu curry is a signature choice, pairing crisp breaded chicken with a rich aromatic sauce and rice or noodles. Prawn, pumpkin, potato and tofu katsu extend that format across seafood and meat free preferences, while sweet chilli and teriyaki dishes add different flavours to the hot counter.
The cold selection includes maki rolls, salmon and avocado combinations, prawn katsu and mixed sushi boxes. Deluxe assortments bring several favourites together with accompaniments such as seaweed salad, edamame, ginger, wasabi and soy sauce, making them convenient for sampling a wider range.
Rice, noodles, egg fried rice and kimchi fried rice provide several bases for the hearty bowls. The central location and long daily opening hours suit shoppers, workers and students, while takeaway and delivery make the same Japanese and Korean menu practical away from the restaurant.
Address: 67 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7NF, England