Yakinori Selly Oak is a Japanese restaurant at 520 Bristol Road in Birmingham. Its colourful, casual setting is designed for quick lunches, relaxed dinners and takeaway as well as eating in. The location serves a broad menu that moves easily between sushi, rice dishes, noodles and Japanese street food.
Sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi provide lighter choices, while bento boxes bring several elements together in one meal. Katsu curry, ramen, donburi and stir fried noodles offer warmer and more substantial options. Poke bowls add a fresh, customisable format built around rice, vegetables, sauce and a choice of topping.
Small plates such as gyoza and chicken karaage work well for sharing or adding to a main course. Vegetarian and vegan dishes appear across several menu sections, helping mixed groups find suitable combinations. Guests with allergies should check the current allergen guidance and speak with the restaurant because preparation areas are shared.
Bubble tea, soft drinks and Japanese inspired refreshments complete the informal experience. Collection and delivery are available alongside dine-in service, which makes the restaurant useful for local students and residents as well as visitors to Selly Oak. Yakinori combines recognisable Japanese favourites with the pace and accessibility of a modern neighbourhood kitchen.
Address: 520 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6BD, United Kingdom
Yakinori Selly Oak Menu
Small Plates
Karaage Fried Chicken
Japanese chilli mayo. spring onion + red ginger.
King Prawn Tempura
Light, crispy tempura prawns. sriracha mayo. bonito flakes + sesame chilli.
Chicken Katsu Sando
Sushi rice + carrot + spring onion wrapped in nori, panko tempura fried. katsu curry sauce.
Firecracker Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower. sticky sweet firecracker sauce. sesame crunch + spring onion.
Takoyaki Octopus
Tokyo street-style crispy tonkatsu glazed octopus balls. japanese mayo. bonito flakes + red ginger.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crispy veg-fillet roll with vermicelli + ginger + garlic + soy seasoning. firecracker dip.
Edamame
Steamed soya beans. sea salt. a touch of shichimi. fresh, warm, snackable.
Miso Soup
Umami miso broth. wakame seaweed. spring onion + toasted sesame oil. Add tofu +1
Karaage Chilli Chicken
Firecracker sauce. crunchy cucumber. sriracha mayo. spring onion. crispy shallots + sesame chilli.
Firecracker Cauliflower
Crispy firecracker cauliflower. crunchy cucumber. vegan sriracha mayo. spring onion + sesame chilli.
Teriyaki Duck
Sticky teriyaki duck. crunchy cucumber. spring onion + shichimi umami chilli.
Yasai Vegetable Gyoza
Shichimi sesame soy dip + spring onion.
Chicken
Sriracha mayo + spring onion.
Prawn
Shichimi sesame soy dip + spring onion.
Mains
Katsu Feast
Crispy chicken katsu + japanese curry sauce. chicken gyoza. kabocha pumpkin + sriracha mayo. sushi rolls. edamame. furikake rice.
Ultimate Chicken
Firecracker karaage chicken. chicken katsu. crunchy tempura chicken katsu roll. soy-stained egg + shichimi rice.
Super Seafood
Light, crispy tempura prawns + sriracha mayo. saucy takoyaki + bonito flakes. salmon nigiri. tuna nigiri. sushi rolls. steamed edamame. umami rice.
Vegan feast
Zesty firecracker cauliflower + wok greens. crunchy pumpkin croquette. maki rolls. yasai gyoza. edamame. shichimi rice.
Chicken Katsu
Crispy panko katsu. sticky japanese rice. katsu curry sauce. crunchy miso slaw + red ginger.
Pumpkin Katsu
Crispy panko katsu. sticky japanese rice. katsu curry sauce. crunchy miso slaw + red ginger.
Prawn Tokyo Soul
Mild + creamy coconut curry sauce. asian greens. red onion. mangetout. red peppers. furikake rice + fresh lime.
Tofu Tokyo Soul
Mild + creamy coconut curry sauce. asian greens. red onion. mangetout. red peppers. furikake rice + fresh lime.
Salmon Tokyo Soul
Mild + creamy coconut curry sauce. asian greens. red onion. mangetout. red peppers. furikake rice + fresh lime.
Chicken Tokyo Soul
Mild + creamy coconut curry sauce. asian greens. red onion. mangetout. red peppers. furikake rice + fresh lime.
Teriyaki Duck
Chilli teriyaki duck. mangetout. red onion. sesame chilli. fried egg. carrot. cucumber.
Grilled Salmon
Teriyaki-glazed grilled salmon. tenderstem broccoli. edamame. charred corn. sesame seeds + lime.
Chicken & Prawn Egg Fried Rice
Egg fried rice. chicken katsu. king prawn. yakinori sauce. spring onion + red ginger.
Tokyo Steak Bowl
Garlic and sesame soy–marinated sirloin steak + tonkatsu glaze. stem broccoli. miso slaw. red ginger. bonito flakes. sesame chilli egg. sriracha mayo + special house dressing.
Shichimi Chilli Beef
Strips of crispy beef coated with karaage mix and tossed in firecracker sauce. fried egg. crunchy miso slaw. sesame chilli mayo + red ginger.
Karaage Chicken
Japanese fried chicken glazed in firecracker sauce. crunchy miso slaw. sesame fried egg. sriracha mayo + red ginger.
Original Ramen
A nourishing bowl of chicken and beef broth. ramen noodles. asian greens. crunchy red radish. spring onion. charred corn + soy-stained egg.
Hot & Spicy
Spicy broth to warm your soul. ramen noodles. asian greens. crunchy red radish. spring onion. charred corn + soy-stained egg.
Organic Tempeh
Organic grilled tempeh with plant-powered rich vegan stock. ramen noodles. charred corn. crunchy red radish. stem broccoli. asian greens + spring onion.
Firecracker Noodles
Wok‑fried soba noodles + firecracker sauce. mangetout. red pepper. asian greens. red onion. roasted sesame seeds + spring onion.
Chicken & Prawn Yaki Udon
Udon noodles. chicken and prawns. yaki sauce. egg. mangetout. red onion. asian greens. peppers. crispy shallots. red ginger + bonito flakes.
Teriyaki Soba
Wok‑fried soba noodles. red onion. peppers. mangetout. asian greens. teriyaki sauce. sesame seeds + red ginger.
Organic Tempeh Katsu Udon
Udon noodles. organic grilled tempeh. katsu curry sauce. charred corn. mangetout. red onion. asian greens. peppers. red ginger + spring onions.
Chilli Beef Yaki Udon
Udon noodles. tender beef. house chilli sauce. mangetout. red onion. asian greens. peppers + spring onions.
Sushi
Nigiri
Hand-pressed sushi
Maki
Rolled sushi, perfect to share.
Sashimi
Fresh, pure fish – sliced. Clean, simple and high in protein.
California
Hass avocado. cucumber. cream cheese. sriracha mayo crab. roasted sesame seeds + sriracha vegan mayo.
Chilli Crab & Prawn Crunch
Crisp tempura prawn + chilli crab. avocado. fresh red chilli. vegan sriracha mayo. sriracha hot sauce. spring onion + furikake.
Chicken Katsu
Chicken katsu. red ginger. carrot. cucumber. japanese mayo. tempura crumbs + spring onion.
Salmon & Avocado
Salmon. hass avocado. cucumber. creamy vegan avocado mayo.
Philly Salmon
Crunchy cucumber. hass avocado. soft cream cheese. salmon. creamy vegan avocado mayo + spring onion.
Tempura Broccoli & Avocado
Tempura broccoli. avocado. creamy vegan avocado mayo. tempura crumbs + spring onion.
Salmon Feast
Salmon sashimi. salmon avocado maki. salmon maki. salmon nigiri. salmon avocado roll.
The Holy Trinity
Philly salmon roll. salmon avocado roll. chilli crab & prawn crunch roll. creamy avocado + sriracha mayo.
California
California roll. chicken katsu roll. tempura broccoli & avocado roll. garlic mayo + sriracha hot sauce.
Pokénori
Bosh Protein
Yellow-fin tuna. atlantic salmon. king prawn. fresh chilli mango. hass guacamole. edamame. charred corn. sesame seeds. goji berries & super seeds. special house vinaigrette + sriracha mayo.
Spicy Tuna
Yellow-fin tuna. sesame wakame seaweed. shredded carrot. crunchy cucumber. red cabbage. shallot. shichimi chilli. ponzu vinaigrette + hot sriracha sauce.
Salmon Glow
Fresh atlantic salmon. hass avocado. edamame. red cabbage. fresh chilli mango. creamy avocado vegan mayo + roasted sesame seeds.
Firecracker Chicken
Firecracker chicken. charred corn. shredded carrot. edamame. fresh pineapple. shichimi chilli. vegan sriracha mayo. spring onion + roasted sesame seeds.
Grilled King Prawn
Grilled king prawn. crunchy cucumber. fresh pineapple. crunchy red radish. charred corn. spring onion + garlic vegan mayo.
Organic Tempeh
Grilled organic tempeh. hass guacamole. edamame. crunchy radish. cucumber. creamy avocado vegan mayo. goji berry & super seeds + turmeric vinaigrette.
Extras
Tokyo Loaded Fries
Fries. tempura crunch. japanese mayo. furikake + spring onions.
Katsu Loaded Fries
Fries. katsu curry. sriracha vegan mayo. furikake + spring onions.
Tokyo Seaweed Salad
Sesame seaweed + cucumber.
Garlic Sesame Broccoli
Plain Soba Noodles
Japanese Pickles
Japanese Rice
Soy Stained Egg
Pickled Ginger
Desserts
Warm Chocolate Fondant
Rich oozing warm chocolate fondant. matcha dust + chantilly cream.
Ice Cream
Matcha Green Tea, Black Sesame, Mango & Passion Fruit
Mochi Selection
Mango. strawberry. coconut.
Kids
Ninja Bento
Crispy chicken katsu. white rice. edamame. carrots, sweetcorn, cucumber maki + mild curry sauce on the side.
Ninja Yasai Yakisoba
Tofu. noodles. yaki sauce. mangetout. sweetcorn + carrots.
Ninja Sushi
Cucumber maki, Avocado maki, Salmon maki, Salmon nigiri
Ninja Chicken Katsu
Chicken katsu served with rice or noodles + mild curry sauce on the side.
Ninja Chicken Yakisoba
Chicken. noodles. yaki sauce. mangetout, sweetcorn + carrots.
Fresh Juices
Freshly squeezed and poured to order.
Naked Orange
Just fresh orange
Naked Apple
Just fresh apple
Garden of Yakushima
Apple, lime, cucumber + fresh mint
Tumeric and Ginger sunrise
Carrot, orange, tumeric and ginger
Antioxidant glow
Beetroot, apple, carrot, lemon and ginger
Fresh Energy Shots
Ginger natural cleanser
Green boost matcha
Maaaatcha!
Matcha hot or iced. Add chantilly cream +95p
Matcha latte
Matcha + oat milk. Choose your favourite flavour: Lychee | Mango | Passion fruit | Strawberry
Japan’s Fave Ramune
Ramune original
Ramune strawberry
Ninja Drinks
Naked Orange
100% freshly squeezed orange juice.
Naked Apple
100% freshly squeezed apple juice.
Coke
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Rio Tropical Light
Coco Mizu (Pure coconut water)
Water (330ml – still or sparkling)
Bubble Tea
Step 1: Choose one flavour from milky or fruity. Step 2: Add your Tea. Step 3: Choose your style. Step 4: Choose up to 2 Bubble flavours.
Bubble Tea
Choose one flavour from milky or fruity. Milky Flavours: Original Milky Tea, Green Tea Matcha Latte, Vanilla, Strawberry. Fruity Flavours: Mango, Lychee, Strawberry, Passion Fruit. Add your Tea: Green Tea, No Tea. Choose your style: Hot, Cold. Choose up to 2 Bubble flavours: Tapioca, Strawberry, Lychee, Mango, Passion Fruit.
Soft Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Rio Tropical Light
Organic mango, ginger + lime kombucha
Coco Mizu
Water
Coolers
Homemade lemonade
Choose your favourite flavour: Lychee | Mango | Passion fruit | Strawberry
Homemade peached iced-tea
Virgin yuzu mojito
Cloudy apple juice. yuzu. fresh mint leaves. gomme + sparkling water.
Cocktails
Yuzu mojito
Junmai sake. cloudy apple juice. yuzu. fresh mint leaves. gomme + sparkling water.
Matchatini
Matcha. japanese plum wine. junmai sake. coconut milk + gomme.
Espresso martini
Brewed espresso. vodka + vanilla & caramel syrup.
Passion fruit martini
Vodka. passion fruit & mango purée + pineapple and orange juice.
Japanese Spritz
Yuzu & elderflower junmai sparkling sake
Lychee & green tea junmai sparkling sake
Plum wine spritz
Takara plum wine. sparkling water. + freshly sliced cucumber.
Japanese Lager
Asahi zero
330ml | 0.0% vol. | Alcohol free lager.
Asahi super dry
330ml | 5.0% vol. | Japanese lager.
Wine
Sparkling white wine
Spain | 200ml | 10% vol.
Sauvignon blanc – la mancha
Spain | 187ml | 10% vol.
Grenache pale rosé – languedoc-roussillion
France | 187ml | 11% vol.
Malbec – mendoza
Argentina | 187ml | 13.5% vol.
Japanese Wine
Takara plum wine
10.5% vol.
Shochikubai gokai nama sake
13.5% vol.