Gaijin Sushi

Name: Gaijin Sushi
Address: 78 Bristol Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B5 7AH
Telephone: 0121 448 4250
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

759 Reviews

£41 and over

Sushi

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Charming

Gaijin Sushi is the creation of chef/director, Michal Kubiak.

Having opened in March 2018, and receiving excellent reviews, including the Guardian in our first month, we are proud to offer a unique experience. You can sit around our sushi bar, which sits 10 and watch our chefs creating the sushi right before your eyes! Or if you would like to enjoy with friends we have two tables that can seat up to 6 people.

Please feel free to ask questions, such are "Where is the fish from?" we love answering them!

If your don't believe us, read our reviews! Let our guests tell you what it is like!

We look forward to having you dine with us.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
0121 448 4250
Website
http://www.gaijinsushi.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michal Kubiak

Location
78 Bristol Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 7AH
Area
Birmingham
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Gaijin Sushi x Dan Lee
GBP 150.00 per person
Prepaid
19 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2025
A tasting menu bought to you by Gaijin Sushi x Dan Lee

Miso soupGBP 4.50
Edamame beansGBP 4.50
Wakame saladGBP 4.50
Gaijin “karaage”GBP 9.00
deep fried chicken thighs served with fried leek and mayo
Katsu prawnsGBP 12.00
6 deep fried prawns served with spicy mayo
Soft shell crab tempura saladGBP 12.00
crispy salad, tobico, yuzu dressing
Tuna tatakiGBP 15.00
lightly seared, ponzu sauce, spring onion, sesame seeds
Duo tartareGBP 10.00
salmon tartare served with tobico, tuna tartare served with ikura
Scallop and sweet prawn tartareGBP 13.00
tobico, ponzu, lemon zest

Donburi

HokkaidonGBP 15.00
8 slices of salmon on sushi rice, sesame seeds, spring onion
TekkadonGBP 22.00
8 slices of tuna on sushi rice, sesame seeds, spring onion
KaisendonGBP 25.00
10 slices of chef’s selection sashimi served on rice

3pcs Nigri

SalmonGBP 9.00
TunaGBP 12.00
YellowtailGBP 12.00
Sea bassGBP 9.50
Sea breamGBP 9.50
ScallopGBP 11.00
EelGBP 10.00
Sweet prawnsGBP 10.00
Surf clamsGBP 9.00
Botan ebiGBP 9.50

Flame seard

SalmonGBP 11.00
TunaGBP 12.00
YellowtailGBP 12.00
Sea bassGBP 10.00
Sea breamGBP 10.00
ScallopGBP 11.00
EelGBP 11.00
Sweet prawnsGBP 10.00
Botan ebiGBP 9.50

3 pcs Sashimi

SalmonGBP 9.50
TunaGBP 12.00
YellowtailGBP 12.00
Sea bassGBP 10.00
Sea breamGBP 10.00
ScallopGBP 11.00
EelGBP 11.00
Sweet prawnsGBP 10.00
Botan ebiGBP 9.50

Hand roll (1 pc)

Spicy salmonGBP 7.00
Spicy tunaGBP 8.00
YellowtailGBP 8.00
ScallopGBP 9.00
EelGBP 9.00
IkuraGBP 10.00

Gunkan (2 pcs)

Spicy salmonGBP 7.00
Spicy tunaGBP 8.00
YellowtailGBP 8.00
ScallopGBP 9.00
EelGBP 9.00
IkuraGBP 10.00

6pcs Hosomaki roll - thin roll with one ingredient

SalmonGBP 7.00
TunaGBP 8.00
YellowtailGBP 8.00
EelGBP 8.00
AvocadoGBP 6.00
CucumberGBP 6.00
TakuanGBP 6.00
marinated raddish
KanpyoGBP 6.00
sweet marinated pumpkin

Sushi rolls - rice outside 8pcs

Spicy salmon rollGBP 17.00
salmon, kanpyo, takuan, cucumber, spicy mayo, togarashi (mixed chilli powder)
Spicy tuna rollGBP 20.00
tuna, avocado, kanpyo, spring onion, spicy mayo, togarashi (mixed chilli powder)
Rainbow rollGBP 17.00
crabstick, avocado, slices of tuna, salmon, white fish, tobiko
Unagi rollGBP 17.00
eel, philadelphia cheese, avocado, sesame seeds
Dragon rollGBP 19.00
deep fried prawns, avocado, eel, kanpyo, eel sauce, sesame seeds
Spider rollGBP 20.00
deep fried soft shell crab, takuan, cucumber, kanpyo, spicy mayo, tobiko, sesame seeds, tonkotsu sauce
Philadelphia rollGBP 17.00
salmon, philadelphia cheese, avocado, spring onion
Tempura roll (deep fried) 6pcsGBP 17.00
eel, sweet prawns, philadelphia cheese, avocado
Tuna and Ikura rollGBP 20.00
tuna, Ikura, spring onion, ume (plum) sesame seeds
Ebi rollGBP 12.00
deep fried prawns, spicy mayo, cucumber, kanpyo
Salmon & avocado rollGBP 13.00
sesame seeds
Tuna & avocado rollGBP 13.00
sesame seeds

Chef Selection Sets

Nigiri selectionGBP 32.00
chefs selection of 9pcs nigiri sushi *1free miso*
Sashimi selection smallGBP 38.00
chefs selection of 12pcs sashimi
Sashimi selection largeGBP 64.00
chefs selection on 24pcs sashimi
Nigiri and sashimi selection smallGBP 56.00
chefs selection 6pcs nigiri and 12pcs sashimi *2free miso*
Nigiri and sashimi selection largeGBP 90.00
chefs selection 12pcs nigiri and 24pcs sashimi *2free miso*
Sea bass carpaccioGBP 16.00
Thinly sliced sea bass served with ponzu sauce and flying fish roe - tobiko -, spring onion and togarashi
Yellowtail carpaccioGBP 22.00
Thinly sliced yellowtail served with ponzu sauce spring onion and flying fish roe - tobiko -

What 759 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Best Overall
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Best Food
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Best Service
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Best Ambience
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Healthy
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Good for special occasions
Birmingham
Best Overall
Birmingham
Best Food
Birmingham
Best Service
Birmingham
Best Ambience
Birmingham
Best Value
Birmingham
Child-friendly
Birmingham
Healthy
Birmingham
Romantic
Birmingham
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gaijin Sushi in Birmingham offers an "incredible omakase experience" with expertly crafted dishes and attentive service. Patrons rave about the "best sushi in Birmingham," describing the atmosphere as welcoming and the staff as knowledgeable. While some note room for improvement in seafood freshness, overall, Gaijin is a "hidden gem" with "exquisite" food.

759 Reviews

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Roberta
Birmingham
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gaijin is surely one of the best sushi restaurants in Birmingham, in my opinion. The food is always amazing, and I appreciate the attentive service. I went for the Omakase tasting menu, and it was a fantastic experience. I found the price reasonable for what you receive. For some, it may be expensive, but I honestly believe that you always pay for quality, and the food is undoubtedly of high quality. Totally recommended!
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Roshni
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, and amazing chef. Always a good experience coming here.
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Hannah
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible omakase experience. The salmon belly was our favourite. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Great value for money and we’re excited to return!
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Joana
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi I’ve had in Birmingham so far. Amazing service, will definitely return.
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Lucinda
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the tasting experience and it did not disappoint. The sushi was delicious and it wasn’t the same as a usual sushi place. So so good. We will be back!
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Eru
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It exceeded my expectations. I chose the Omakase, not knowing which sushi would be served. I’m originally from Japan, but I enjoyed their sushi just as much as, or even more than, what I’ve had in Japan. Thank you so much
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Bing Lun
Birmingham
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I have had good japanese food in Japan and Singapore. We felt the seafood here is not as fresh as we had hoped for the omakaze. We had relayed our feedback to the team, who have then informed us that the seafood was 'delivered yesterday'. They have promised to look into their supply chain. Unfortunately, this was not a good experience for us for the price of the food.
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Luke
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place, very little to fault. Staff were lovely, food brilliant
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Andres
Birmingham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Japanese in town. As usual the food is brilliant and the service so outstanding.
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ADRIAN
Birmingham
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent place. There was a small problem initially where the chef was preparing our orders in front of other customers but not towards us. We were puzzled because the whole idea of such a place is to experience the process of preparation. Nevertheless once we asked for that to be rectified we were delighted to watch the experienced chef preparing wonderful food.
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FAQs

Gaijin Sushi does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Gaijin Sushi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0121 448 4250.

Gaijin Sushi is rated 4.9 stars by 759 OpenTable diners.

Gaijin Sushi does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

78 Bristol Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 7AH

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Birmingham
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michal Kubiak
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gaijinsushi.co.uk/
Phone number
0121 448 4250

Gift card

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Gaijin Sushi

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Gaijin Sushi x Dan Lee

Appetizers

Miso soupGBP 4.50

Edamame beansGBP 4.50

Wakame saladGBP 4.50

Gaijin “karaage”GBP 9.00

Katsu prawnsGBP 12.00

Soft shell crab tempura saladGBP 12.00

Tuna tatakiGBP 15.00

Duo tartareGBP 10.00

Scallop and sweet prawn tartareGBP 13.00

Donburi

HokkaidonGBP 15.00

TekkadonGBP 22.00

KaisendonGBP 25.00

3pcs Nigri

SalmonGBP 9.00

TunaGBP 12.00

YellowtailGBP 12.00

Sea bassGBP 9.50

Sea breamGBP 9.50

ScallopGBP 11.00

EelGBP 10.00

Sweet prawnsGBP 10.00

Surf clamsGBP 9.00

Botan ebiGBP 9.50

Flame seard

SalmonGBP 11.00

TunaGBP 12.00

YellowtailGBP 12.00

Sea bassGBP 10.00

Sea breamGBP 10.00

ScallopGBP 11.00

EelGBP 11.00

Sweet prawnsGBP 10.00

Botan ebiGBP 9.50

3 pcs Sashimi

SalmonGBP 9.50

TunaGBP 12.00

YellowtailGBP 12.00

Sea bassGBP 10.00

Sea breamGBP 10.00

ScallopGBP 11.00

EelGBP 11.00

Sweet prawnsGBP 10.00

Botan ebiGBP 9.50

Hand roll (1 pc)

Spicy salmonGBP 7.00

Spicy tunaGBP 8.00

YellowtailGBP 8.00

ScallopGBP 9.00

EelGBP 9.00

IkuraGBP 10.00

Gunkan (2 pcs)

Spicy salmonGBP 7.00

Spicy tunaGBP 8.00

YellowtailGBP 8.00

ScallopGBP 9.00

EelGBP 9.00

IkuraGBP 10.00

6pcs Hosomaki roll - thin roll with one ingredient

SalmonGBP 7.00

TunaGBP 8.00

YellowtailGBP 8.00

EelGBP 8.00

AvocadoGBP 6.00

CucumberGBP 6.00

TakuanGBP 6.00

KanpyoGBP 6.00

Sushi rolls - rice outside 8pcs

Spicy salmon rollGBP 17.00

Spicy tuna rollGBP 20.00

Rainbow rollGBP 17.00

Unagi rollGBP 17.00