KIBOU
by Warren Bushaway of London Event Florist dressing the building ’ s frontage and organically binding the overall aesthetics and design .
The 80-cover two-storey neighbourhood bar and restaurant includes a range of intimate dining areas , spacious lounge , standalone marble decked bar , and open sushi kitchen with high top seating . The venue also benefits from an additional covered terrace , with the potential for up to 20 covers .
The menu at KIBOU Clifton centres on showpiece sharing platters , such as the 20-piece JO MORIAWASE mixed sushi and sashimi selection , signature sushi rolls , including their famous tempura-battered and deep-fried salmon , avocado and tobiko VOLCANO ROLL , alongside a range of classic and contemporary Japanese dishes . Steaming bowls of RAMEN , made with pork , chicken or vegan broth , freshly prepared KATSU CURRY , crisp TEMPURA , including softshell crab , and a selection of pillowy steamed BAO BUNS and GYOZAS with a variety of fillings . With an extended vegan offering now available and a range of seasonal specials on offer , KIBOU ’ s diverse menu caters to all Japanese food-loving tastes and dietary requirements .
To complement the restaurant offering , KIBOU also features a standalone bar serving an ambitious selection of Japanese WHISKY and SAKE along with Japanese brewed beers , authentic high-balls and signature Japanese-inspired cocktails .
Commenting on the opening , Ruth Player , GM at KIBOU Clifton says ;
“ We ’ re so excited to finally be able to open the doors of KIBOU Clifton , and to welcome guests to our new home . Since we started getting the restaurant ready , we ’ ve been bowled over by the enthusiastic support we ’ ve received , and it has been amazing to see peoples responses when they see the restaurant for the first time . We definitely think we are offering something a little different to the area , and are looking forward to bringing our vibrant and contemporary slice of Japan to Clifton Village .
“ With bookings already starting to take shape , the team trained up and ready to go , and a real desire to put KIBOU Clifton on the foodie map of this eclectic neighbourhood , we can ’ t wait to start welcoming guests through our doors and becoming part of the local community .”
For more information about KIBOU Restaurants Ltd and the new site in Clifton , visit www . kibou . co . uk
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