Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Sosu Japanese take away
japanese · sushi · Nottingham NG3 2FX
solid all-rounder hitting sushi, ramen, and takeaway without pretension. clean execution across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 20:30G4.9T4.6YMS
Google4.9(293)Tripadvisor4.6(14)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so ratings might shift as more people eat here.
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Rank 2.
Himawari Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
japanese · Sheffield City Centre
straight-ahead japanese done right at $$ prices. no gimmicks, just good food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
88 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Yakimachi
japanese · 10 Silver Walk
yakitori-focused spot with serious 4.9 rating. grilled meat done properly.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
60 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(121)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningearly days with limited reviews, so take the score with a grain of salt.
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Rank 4.
NAN TEI
japanese · Nottingham NG1 6AJ
consistent 4.8+ across platforms. reliable japanese cooking without the markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(298)Tripadvisor5.0(37)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall review count, but the tripadvisor 5 suggests it's legit.
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Rank 5.
Japanese Kitchen SORA Café & Izakaya Tapas
japanese · Beeston
izakaya tapas format keeps things interesting and shareable. japanese done casual.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(301)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews so far.
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Rank 6.
Ramen Hassaku
japanese · Stapleford
ramen specialist with a perfect 5 on tripadvisor. broth-focused places usually know what they're doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
15 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(259)Tripadvisor5.0(11)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size.
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Rank 7.
Sushi Yoka - Japanese restaurant Nottingham
japanese · sushi · Nottingham NG1 3DJ
sushi takeaway that actually maintains quality. 4.8 rating suggests they don't phone it in.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(224)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningearly reviews, so consistency still TBD.
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Rank 8.
Shobu
japanese · Nottingham NG1 6DD
solid 4.8 with a tripadvisor 5. japanese cooking that holds up across different review platforms.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(223)Tripadvisor5.0(5)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited review volume.
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Rank 9.
Maki & Ramen
japanese · Meadowhall Centre
maki and ramen combo done well. consistent 4.8 with actual review volume backing it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
92 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(849)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Kokoro
japanese · Nottingham NG1 2NX
World's 50 Best
world's 50 best recognition plus $ pricing is rare. serious japanese cooking at bargain rates.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
1 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(541)1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Sosu Japanese take away

Himawari Sushi & Japanese Restaurant

Yakimachi

NAN TEI

Japanese Kitchen SORA Café & Izakaya Tapas

Ramen Hassaku

Sushi Yoka - Japanese restaurant Nottingham

Shobu

Maki & Ramen

Kokoro