I've been saying to the Mr for at least the last year, that I REALLY want to visit here. But for some reason never quite made it. Until last night. And thank feck for that! When you arrive, you are met with what I can only describe as a manky curtain - something that would normally really annoy me, but I totally forgive them.. Once you get past that you're presented with a surprisingly large, and very sleekly decked out, restaurant. There's all sorts of deals on here for bento boxes and lunch deals. But the full menu is also very reasonably priced. I had the ramen Chilli chicken. And oh my God! It was easily the best I've ever had. Very, very spicy. But sweet. And full of peppers and perfectly cooked chicken. My friend had the chicken katsu curry - and again, said it was the best he'd had. The staff were super cheery and really helpful. For 2 mains and 2 cokes the bill came to less than £24. I sinceriously can't wait to go back for more. read more

Nanakusa - Chili chicken - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I love Nanakusa with all my heart. Partly for sentimental reasons, but also because it is so damn delicious. Ok, the sentimental reasons. This was one of the first restaurants I dined at in Glasgow with my now husband after our fateful meeting in Japan, so it is very special to the both of us. I'd hopped on a plane to the other side of the world to visit a man I'd known for 14 days, fell in love and moved here. We've returned here loads of times since then, but I haven't been to Nanakusa for nearly a year. In my endless quest of eating out as many places in Glasgow as possible, sometimes the real gems get left behind for the new and exciting places. I was so glad to return last night for a UYE and see that nothing has changed since I first fell in love with Nanakusa (I was already in love with my husband by the time we ate here!) Now, Nanakusa. It does Japanese food, and it does it really well (see the aforementioned reference to meeting my husband in Japan!). I really love sashimi and there aren't enough places in Glasgow that I can eat it, so I always get a portion when I eat here. I also love takoyaki (octopus balls) and can't resist them here. I've tried them elsewhere but Nanakusa's are the best. The service is always friendly, smiling and helpful. It was a little slow last night but there were only two people working the whole restaurant, but none of us were in a particular hurry. I had a small glass of rosé with my meal and they also have a selection of saké and plum wines, as well as Japanese beers for that really authentic taste. The food arrived quickly and as soon as it was ready. Two people had ordered bento boxes and these arrived about 5 minutes after everything else. The waiter seemed really conscious of this and kept coming over which was a nice touch. I loved all my dishes, the takoyaki and salmon sashimi and I also had the chicken teriyaki. Sides like rice and noodles are optional which is great if you're all about the protein. Downsides? As I said, service was a bit slow. I'm also not a big fan of the lighting (the wall panels change colour) as it makes it hard to take nice food photos! Haha! Bench seating can be difficult to navigate getting in and out of gracefully. None of these points are worthy of a star deduction in my mind though as the food is so damn good, I can excuse it all. Thanks Nanakusa for being just as amazing as you were 4 years ago. read more

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I like my meat and I like a beer, my friend for the evening didn't drink and needs her meat halal so Japanese seemed a good compromise (which Nanakusa is). After initially realising that Yo! Sushi on Buchanan Street was shut (how did that one pass me by!?) we made a detour to Nanakusa. Before going onto the food it would be remiss for me not to mention how uncomfy I found the bench seating, slightly too low with the wood backing just high enough to dig into the small of your back. I sat forward for the duration of the meal which fixed the issue. Seats aside the Japanese sauna theme of the restaurant and the largesse of it was strangely soothing and quite the surprise when you walking off the street. Onto the food, we shared some vegetarian gyozas that were well packed with a crispy coating, right up there with some of the best I've had in Glasgow. For main I had Ginger Chicken Udon. I loved the topping of pickled ginger and I quite happily wolfed it down. It wasn't particularly memorable as I write this a week later but at the time I definitely enjoyed it. My dining cohort got a chicken katsu curry that was the size of Australia which they said they had enjoyed. Overall at £15 a head for a shared starter, main and drink it was pretty good value and I would go back if I was needing a quick bite to eat before a gig or a bigger night out. read more

Nanakusa - Using my noodle... - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I love Nanasuka. I love Japanese food. This place is fast, furious and fabulous! It feels like a blend of Tokyo's Akihabara district meets the Glasgow West End. The restuarant is set in an amazing room with minimalist tables and a mezzanine area for private dining. You enter the restaurant and see the frantic chefs making miniture Japanese creations but then you enter this open tabled area where the walls change colour and a long benched table in the centre of the room - reminds me of the psychedelia of Akihabara at 1AM! Nevertheless, the food is devine, good quality and scrumptuous. Don't be decieved by the pictures and menu descriptions, the portions are huge! I ordered a bento box and my other half had the chiilli chicken on rice. Both came out quickly and thank goodness because I was famished! For my bento box, 5 side plates arrived with my very large bento box itself. There was more sushi, yakitori, rice, miso, tempura and sauces that one could really eat and not explode. Nanasuka is great for a quick cheap Japanese meal. It's good - honestly! Just ignore the lady dressed in the kimono and walks around with a waddle. She's more for comical effect than authenticity. read more

Nanakusa - Inside - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Nanakusa is just kind of a strange place isn't it? A japanese restaurant with such strange interior architecture and weird colourful ever-changing wall lights that make it seem like an 80s disco. I dunno ... just ... weird. Anyway, went over for some Japanese food the other day! Was having such a strong craving for it and was hoping to fulfill it but ... meh ... ? We ordered the 18 piece sushi set, the prawn tempura, takoyaki and edamame with green tea (which is bottomless). Nanakusa's food does not cut it out for a person who is majorly obsessed with anything Japanese. The sushi was alright, though the tuna nigiri didn't seem fresh. The prawn tempura was kind of miserable, since they only gave us like 3 small pieces of fried up prawn (it tasted alright but I wasn't expecting the small size). The takoyaki was the biggest disappointment though. Octopus balls are suppose to be fresh, flavourful and with a reasonable chunk of octopus in the centre, but this was just ... well seemed like frozen food thrown into a frying pan and served up to us. The only pretty good things were the edamame (which no one can cook wrongly) and the bottomless green tea. Service was good though! The waiters were very kind. Anyway, the price for the food was not worth it to be honest. It's too bad. read more

Nanakusa - Our expensive but small portioned meal - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Nanakusa was the setting for a nice wee yelp get together the other night, and having never been, I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience there! As soon as Colin and I walked in we were immediately welcomed by the friendly staff and shown to the table where the others were waiting. Drinks were taken efficiently and we were given plenty of time to order, which we took advantage of cause we chatted for most of said time! I ordered the chicken and veg skewers in a yakitori sauce to start, and then duck breast with sesame seeds in a teriyaki sauce for my main. In normal Asian style, the food is brought out as and when it's ready, instead of starter then main, so out table ended up getting a bit hectic! The food in here is absolutely amazing. On top of my own food, I tried some of Briony's takoyaki, or octopus balls, and they were absolutely delicious as well. Pretty sure I'll be venturing back in here - everything just looks so tasty! read more

Nanakusa - Takoyaki - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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As the husband of a west coast Canadian girl i constantly have to listen to the complaints about the quality and availability of good seafood/sushi in Scotland, probably true but to be honest, the closest i get to sea food is eating some chips and looking at the goldfish in its tank. The female one however is a die hard fish-a-holic and a full fee paying member of F.A.G, the fish-eaters anonymous group, and welcomes any opportunity to dine on anything that lives in water, i bath quickly and secretly just to avoid awkwardness... Having tried most of the Japanese rest's in town over the last few years, she was delighted to see another open on Sauchiehall street and dragged me burger in hand into this wee place. On arrival to Nana Kusa you are welcomed by, well, welcoming staff, very friendly and help full. The interior itself is just great, surprisingly big, the main dining area has lovely high ceiling with original features, skylights and lighting fixtures. the central piece ti the room however is the main lighting located on the walls, which are panels of coloured lighting which alter every now and them. You may think this would be annoying but its not and i think add to the nice buzzy friendly atmosphere throughout. In terms of the grub i would have to say no complaints from me. A good selection of meat and veg options with little pictures to help you decide (would you buy a house without seeing it first?) I also like the open plan kitchen idea which alto of the Japanese places do, it adds to the feel of a place i think. Anyway, i plumped for the curry and the female went for the usual assortment of fish, with fish and a side of fish. All very tasty and beautifully presented. Well, there you go. despite some rather lack lustre reviews of this place from other sources, i would have to give this place a definite two thumbs up. Great location, very funky decor and vibe, fantastic attentive service and kick ass grub....yum. read more

Nanakusa - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

After a long day of crazy golf and pub crawling in a group of 12 and having just lost 4 people to the booze, the remaining 8 of us thought it would be wise to grab a bite to eat if we were to survive the rest of the night. Where does one go when you've been drinking for the past 7 hours or more? A really nice restaurant who just happened to have a massive table open in the middle of the place. Sounds wise. Once seated, one guy decided to order sake for the table, some of us ordered beers and most of us ordered/we given water. I was part of camp water as I wasn't too far in the barrel to realise that water was a great choice at the moment. After our drinks were served, we proceeded to look over the menu and order. My guy and I ordered a bit more than we probably needed to, but we'll just blame the booze. We started with some chicken gyoza. They were lovely and crisp and went down a treat. We then ordered some avocado sushi and some cooked eel sushi. Both really amazing, but a little too sparse for what we needed in our bellies. We both agreed that we probably wouldn't order sushi again, only because it never seems to fill us for what we get. For our mains we ordered the Chan Han which was a lovely rice dish filled with chicken, egg and veg. For sure the star of the night- we shared both dishes we ordered and this by far was our favourite. We also ordered the Yaki Noodle which came with both prawns and chicken, fishcakes and veg. Also very delicious! We didn't make that big of a ruckus but I'm mighty glad we came in to Nanakusa. I'm not the biggest fan of the club type atmosphere with all the weird blue lighting, but it's spacious enough and the staff are friendly. I was able to pay for our bill separately which was nice. We will definitly be back for another meal- there's so much to order that I want to try! read more

Nanakusa - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Is it 2.5 stars or 3 hmm..I guess that 3'll have to do as 2's too few eh.. I guess Sunday wasn't my day as sadly Nanakusa didn't stop the rot. I've eaten at their sister restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I was hoping for more of the same, but sadly found this to be quite a bland experience. I ordered 3 small plates, the agadashi dofu, sweet potato makimono & seaweed salad. While the dishes came quickly & were presented well, the execution wasn't great and the flavours were well.. meh. I went for the makimono first & found the sushi rice so soft, it was like I was biting into a food cloud, but then the filling didn't really taste of anything & was crispy.. Now I quite like food that makes your palate jump, whether it's contrasting flavours, heat or texture, but if this soft outer vs crispy inside was intentional, I fear I missed the point. Instead of "oooh interesting!" my brain was thinking "uhh what.." Next up I went for the seaweed salad, which was alright at first as I was eating mostly seaweed & a little iceberg lettuce, but the more I dug, the more I realised it was 80% iceberg, which isn't what I ordered sir! Add to that a general lack of flavour bar the umami of the seaweed and soy, there wasn't any acid or sweetness to balance it out. Lastly there was the agadashi dofu, which having recently called off hostilities with soy, I was really looking forward to. It was lightly fried, leaving the inside almost uncooked, and served in a soy based, tempura dressing. Sadly the lack of spring onions meant that there was nothing to counter the soy & because of the softness of the dofu & light tempura batter it all just fell apart after sitting in the sauce. I'm really not sure about the decor, it seems to be part traditional & part modern Japanese set within a beautifully corniced old building. The changing lights were kinda fun in a modern way, but set amongst the wooden panelling they seemed somewhat out of place. Not to begin & end on a moan, the staff were really efficient & friendly despite it being a quiet Sunday night. I was given plenty of time to peruse the menu & afterwards the service was swift & friendly. It's a shame that this occasion didn't live up to expectation. I've heard people say a lot of good things about Nanakusa, maybe I just made the wrong choices or it was an off night. I'd go back, but there are many more places higher up the list to try before I consider another sitting at Nanakusa, shame really.. read more

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I've been waiting to try Nanakusa for the longest time, it just never quite worked out. But tonight we were round the corner at The Mitchell and despite crazy parking, we made it! We didn't have to wait for a table and the staff were very attentive. The first thing that will strike you with Nanakusa is the decor/atmosphere. It feels like you're sitting in a wood panelled pod inside another, much older building with great cornices. It's odd. It works. Kind of. If you don't look to hard? The lighting panels were very funky though with their changing colours, great for mood setting, not so great for photos. The food was very prompt, maybe a little too prompt. We shared Yasi Gyoza which actually are some of the best I've had. Just the right amount of crispy edges. But then things started going down hill. Our main meals came out before the sushi was ready, which was fine. I ordered the Kyatsu chicken curry as per usual, and things looked okay. But as soon as I started eating I found hairs. Not just a single hair. Hairs. Plural. I called a waiter over immediately who beckoned the manager. She apologised profusely and took my dinner away and informed me a fresh one would be prepared. So I sat and watched my boyfriend eat his. Half way through his meal our sushi came out. I'd ordered the Chicken Maki. I wasn't impressed. Presentation, sure that was great, and it tasted...fine, not bad as such just bland. The rice to filling ratio was far too high and didn't taste of much else other than rice. My food finally came back out and yes it looked freshly prepared, but actually it was again quite bland. I managed to eat about half and we just left it; very disappointed. Although when we went to pay the manager advised us immediately that she had taken the meal off our bill which was really kind of her. Overall I was really pleased with the staff and even the venue, it's different, but the food was sub-par. read more

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The best thing about Charing X is Nanakusa. It's definitely my favourite Japanese restaurant in Glasgow. Although they might want to rectify the menu page that is back to front on their window display - just sayin'. In a sea of greasy take-aways and student pubs, it stands out as a bastion of quality Japanese grub. I love the architecture of the interior with its grandiose Adam-esque ceiling, although I'm less convinced about the ever-changing LED wall panels that do nothing to enhance the ornate cornicing or the diner's faces and are simply distracting. I'd far rather see a lighting scheme that was more sympathetic to the décor. I hadn't visited Nanakus in a while, and was initially surprised to see that the menu appears to have been emasculated - or maybe that's just a Sunday thing? Actually it was no bad thing, as I always had trouble choosing from the large menu as there was just so much to pick from. As I didn't have a lot of time before I had to get back to work, I settled for one of my staples, the salmon cha han. Tasty and filling and it arrived in good time and with a smile. With a bottomless cup of green tea to go with it, I was satiated and not too out of pocket. Love Nanakusa! read more

We have just been to nanakusa after a recommendation and yelps review I have to say we all loved it, and it was four of us. Since we did go a bit late, 21:00 there was not much people around and service was really fast and extremely friendly. I have to say the price was really nice for such a restaurant. You can go to way worse restaurants and pay more than here, it came out to 65 pounds for 3 starters, 2 maki rolls (8 pieces), 4 mains dishes, 1 desert and one big beer that was enough for the 2 ladies. We ordered the following - takoyaki: really well done with a lovely sauce, totally recommend. - Gyoza: some of the best I have tried, and I have been to japan. A bit dry but with soy sauce really nice. Not greasy at all and big. - California roll: typical California roll, really nice and good size, not like other places where they make the rolls smaller for the same price. - Ramen: three of us ordered ramen, 2 beef and one chicken. They were nice enough to make mine without veggies. The broth was really tasty and just spicy enough to feel it but to keep the required taste. It was really nice. Not the best I have ever had, which was in London, not even japan, but the 3 of us loved it . - Yasai sake gohan: basically salmon with a gravy, veggies and rice. My girlfriend had it. Her opinion is that it could have some more salmon and less veggies but the taste of both, salmon and gravy was really nice. The only downside would be the desert, we had a chocolate cheesecake and was nothing special, would not recommend it. Still, I give the restaurant 5 stars because I don't go to Asian restaurant for their desert, so I will still recommend going for everything else. Basically a really nice place, really nice atmosphere, friendly staff and really nice food and really good price for what u get, 15 pounds per head and we all finished well eaten. Try it!! read more

Nanakusa - 3 ramen bowls and a Yasai sake gohan. Everything really nice - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I recently dined here for a friend's birthday, and didn't really know what to expect - I'd heard mixed reviews, so I was slightly aprehensive. Fear not! I was not disappointed at all. From the minute we stepped into the restaurant, I immediately felt at ease - there's a great atmosphere, what with the buzz of conversation, and the sound of food cooking. The service was great, except there was a slight mix up of who's birthday it was (ahem) when the the waitress brought out the cake, but apart from that it was otherwise brilliant. I had a Bento box - I'd never had one before but it was fun - I had Bento B combo - I remember king prawn tempura and miso soup...and that's about it... sorry guys... It was definitely an experience. Price wise, it wasn't expensive, but it wasn't cheap either - I think that what you paid for what was you got though. All in all, I'd definitely go back - just for another Bento box....mmm.... read more

Nanakusa - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

As a fan of all things Japan, I was looking forward to this one but left slightly underwhelmed. The menu has a lot more on it than other Japanese places, from standard noodles / rice fayre to giant soups, raw fish, bento boxes and an a la carte section for more obscure treats. We ordered oysters in breadcrumbs to start that were ok but not as good as their slippery, raw cousins, and followed with a spicy chicken noodle soup and a chicken katsu curry. It's perhaps my fault for picking the most unimaginative dish on the menu, and the katsu itself was ok but for some reason the accompanying rice tasted a bit "off", though drowning it in the tasty curry sauce helped matters somewhat. Couldnt really complain about the massive soup dish, they were certainly generous with their portion size, and it was tasty enough, if a bit unmemorable. I did notice that the food on other diners' tables mostly looked far better than ours, notably the tempura and the fun looking bento boxes, so I'd be inclined to go back to see what else is on offer, but for now I'll just have to rate it in middle-of-the-road territory. read more

Nanakusa - from official website - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I went to Nanakusa for a friend's going away dinner (Going to Japan; how fitting!), and I absolutely loved it. The place is immaculate, first of all. Unlike most of the Chinese or Indian restaurants I've visited, it's very minimalist; I suppose probably like the Japanese culture. The menu was something else, lemme tell ya. I had absolutely no clue what to order, but the great thing was that my waiter was more than happy to go over it with me. And it was superb. Definately try this place, especially if you're tired of the old favourites. Try it anyway. Right. Now. read more

Nanakusa - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

#100th Review. Boom. If you ask my friend what my most commonly craved foods are, they would probably mention Queso Fundido, Poutine (or Bread Meats Bread), Pizza, Risotto and Sushi, donuts. Don't ask them that. After having had quite a few conversations about this place, and really not knowing what to expect (other than sushi, obviously) my ballet buddy decided that it is time for her to try to become a "sushi person", so we decided to come here. Nanakusa is run by the same people as Nippon Kitchen, and so you know that you're in for some delicious food. That's exactly what it was too - delicious. And what's more important than the taste when it comes to sushi - it's fresh too. My friend and I ordered Edamame because they are amazing, and they came to us warm just like they should be. We also ordered the following sushi: ebi tempura maki, avocado maki (because basics and yummy! Duh, avocado is the best), cucumber maki, sake maki and kani karaage. Yes, we went a little overboard but the sushi is delicious. It's fresh and the rolls are massive (especially the deep fried California roll. Yum, by the way). The gyoza were also very tasty and I can recommend them. Now, when we walked through the door I was pretty surprised, I was not expecting that interior based on the wooden front outside. It's so quiet inside, and the wall lighting changes often, it has a very urban and hip vibe and as much as I like it, it's a nightmare to take good pictures of your food (I am a Yelper afterall). I loved how all the plates match each other and it makes the table look fantastic. The food is reasonably priced, the staff is friendly and you can see into the kitchen which is fantastic, but even with an open kitchen area, it is not smelly nor loud. I now know that less is more for the next time I am back. read more

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As far as Japanese restaurants in Glasgow go, Nanakusa stood a good chance of being in the top 2. Though my expectations were not particularly high, I still found myself unimpressed. There is plenty to choose from on the menu, which is great to a point, but can make ordering a chore. If you are familiar with Japanese cuisine and prefer something a little more sophisticated than teriyaki chicken, Nanakusa is not the place for you. For first-time Japanese food goers however, the selection is good and pictures and descriptions on the menu will help you choose a dish or two. The bento boxes are a good option if you like to try a little bit of everything, but again, for more experienced diners they fall short of others I've experienced. The restaurant itself is pleasant enough, but errs on the side of trying too hard to be "stylish". The atmosphere they seem to be going for is modern and hip, like bars at Sex in the City with the most offensively inoffensive non-music imaginable. You know, those trance-but-not tracks that go on for hours, hoping to go unnoticed but fill a vacuum of silence? The service is decent, staff are used to first-time diners and keen to help you select a dish you will enjoy. The miso soup was pretty watery and overwhelmed with seaweed, little better than the type you can buy in a supermarket. I would recommend the tempura, and gyoza starters, and you can't go wrong with some edamame. I'd skip the sushi in favour of Oko Express or Yo Sushi. If you enjoy particularly noodles and rice dishes, or are a first-time Japanese diner, Nanakusa is a good choice. read more

Nanakusa - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

After reading the other reviews for this place, I feel I may have to make a return visit. Maybe I got them on an off night, or perhaps I ordered the wrong thing off the menu, but I certainly wasn't very impressed. It was freezing cold outside and I needed something filling but would also heat me up a little, they have a soup dish filled with noodles, chicken, vegetable and a hint of spice, it sounded perfect. When it arrived, I was rather disappointed. It was pretty much just water with some noodles and I couldn't really taste any spice. I have to admit, looking around the other diners seemed to have come off better with sushi parcels served on little wooden bridge type platters. Maybe next time I'll go for one of them. Inside, Nanasuka is very modern and they always have the coolest seasonal decorations up, they went all out last Halloween with pumpkins and cobwebs galore. I don't get the music though, as when I was there it was around 6pm, it was still light outside and there weren't many other diners. Despite this, they were pumping out techno music full blast and they have strobe like lighting that would probably be more suited to The Garage across the road. All in all, a pretty uninspiring meal but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and take a trip back sometime soon. read more

Nanakusa - http://www.nanakusa.co.uk - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I love, love, love Nanakusa! Once inside you would never guess you're right off the madness of Sauchiehall Street. The food is brilliant, all freshly cooked and comes in decent portion sizes. My use of chopsticks proved a challenge but I got there in the end! The only negative comment I have about Nanakusa is their addition of a 'service charge' to the bill - I like to choose how much to tip or if I'm even going to tip at all if there has been poor service. Overall though, I'd highly recommend a wee jaunt along for a very enjoyable and relaxed dining experience. read more

Nanakusa - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

DEEEELISH!! Him Indoors and I popped in here for some late night sushi after the theatre and I'll definitely be back!! I've known this restaurant has been here for a while, but have never been in; it really doesn't look like much from the outside, a bit of a nondescript door on Sauchiehall St but inside it's REALLY cool (I couldn't subtly take pics whilst others were dining-Apols!!). There are beautifully corniced high domed ceilings with inset LED light up panels on the walls that change colour (was SURE I was going mad for bit as I had been sure the wall was purple a moment before, then looked again and it was green...I had to stare at it to realise it changed!! Ugh!! Lol) Anyhoo, I had been feeling a bit rubbish that day (in fact, I ended up is hospital the next day..!!) and had no real appetite...(this was how my friends/family knew something was wrong with me..!! Lol) I hadn't really fancied anything on the menu...I opted for my standard sushi offering in my ole faithful Bento Box, with miso soup. I'm not a miso SUPER fan, but it was so light and delicate I could enjoy it without it being too much, great for a light bite!! My bento box came soon after and it looked AMAZING!! Everything was so nicely presented and the rice was sticky perfection!! Actually, I REALLY need to go back to do this bento box some justice...as I couldn't finish it that night! What I DID have was SO tasty and cooked beautifully! I was really impressed! Him Indoors had a teriyaki beef dish that was really good too (I tried a wee bit, obv!!!) ...even with his infamous allium intolerances he was well catered for; when his rice came with spring onions on the top, the waiter couldn't have helped faster. He also recommended a good Japanese beer for HI to try...great service!! As I've said, I'll definitely be back and I'll be actually able to savour the flavours next time, hopefully..!!! read more

Nanakusa - Bento box with chicken gyoza, tempura king prawns, chicken yakitori, tempura veg and rice...! Yum! - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Was here for the umpteenth time tonight - it's possibly my favourite restaurant in Glasgow and I never get tired of it. Have worked my way through plenty of stuff on the menu and have never had anything bad, although I keep going back to the Chilli Beef Noodles (Niku Chilli Noodles) because it's just so good. There's still plenty of stuff I want to try though - like I need an excuse to go back! It's a bit of a walk along to the far end of Sauchiehall Street but if I was at that end of town, this is the first place I'd go for food. It's great for pre-theatre scoff if you're going to the King's Theatre as it's just round the corner and if you get in before 6pm it's pretty quiet and the service will be super-fast. It's a lovely relaxed atmosphere, staff are friendly, food is excellent, and they'll refill your green tea as much as you can drink for £1.50. read more

Nanakusa - New cocktail menu - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Went recently for an early dinner. Initial thoughts : stools; they're not going to be co off. Chopsticks; this is going to be awkward. I was wrong. :) The seats are very comfortable and I got the hang of the chopsticks and actually liked using them. Something different, adds to the experience and authentic Very reasonably priced. I had the chicken teriyaki which was absutely delicious. The portion size was decent however as it was just the chicken, I wish I'd asked for a side of something to go with. Was still a little hungry afterwards but that was my fault. They did offer sides and they weren't expensive either! (silly me). It was very quiet when I went so I got to have a good look around. Very nice looking room. Colour changing wall panels - very unusual! I've only given it 4 stars because I wasn't there for long and didn't have a lot to eat, but I'm definitely going to go again sometime. And I won't be surprised if it is a 5 star experience! read more

Nanakusa was the venue for a friend's birthday recently, I'd always wanted to visit so squee'd when I saw the invite!! On arrival we were seated around the end of the long centre table of the wonderfully bright and airy restaurant. Other guests arrived in dribs and drabs, but the waiting staff were great in ensuring drinks orders were taken for each group of eaters. I opted for a double-starter: the Ebi Yakitori (grilled king prawns) and Tuna Nigiri sushi. Both arrived super-quick. For my main it had to be a noodles... Chicken Chilli. It wasn't as spicy as I'd expected, but some hot condiments soon sorted that. Being in a large group, we shared and tasted each others' dishes. I can't remember everything I tried, but suffice to say there was nothing on the menu I'd not be happy to eat! We left thoroughly fed, vowing to return after such an epic meal! read more

It took over 45 minutes to be served. My drink was gone by the time they finally delivered my food. We received one pathetic apology but no offer for a free refill. The menu is unimaginative and boring and the service is deplorable. Just because you only have once choice for sushi in Glasgow doesn't mean they should stop trying. I'll never return and I'll continue to try to steer my friends away as well. read more

Nanakusa is my favourite restaurant on Sauchiehall street, and considering there are so many of them, this is saying something. The staff are an absolute asset to the place, always helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. It looks pretty swish both outside and in, however I have to say the 80s style light-changing walls will not be to everyone's taste (it ALWAYS reminds me of American Psycho, Patrick Bateman would hate these lights). Don't let this put you off, as the grub is definitely worth sticking around for. I've had several of the offerings in here and have never been disappointed. The sushi is fresh and much better than what you get in Yo Sushi, which I have recently taken a bit of a dislike to as they now put wasabi inside their sushi. Wasabi ain't for everyone, and it definitely isn't for me. If I want the hairs inside my nostrils tickled, I'll do it myself, thanks.For those of you feeling adventurous, there are loads of different types of raw fish offered besides your usual tuna and salmon nigiri, eel and octopus among them. However, for those of you just starting out with Japanese cusine, ease yourself in with a touch of the familiar - Chicken Katsu Curry of course is on the meni, which is delicious, as is their Crispy Chicken in Amai sauce. Chicken Chilli Noodles are always a favourite, and they are very filling. For potentially more authentic fair, try the noodle soups; they are gorgeously aromatic and definitely something you wouldn't make at home. Tuck in with some Sake and enjoy! read more

First time being here. When I hear Japanese I think raw fish for some reason and that always kept me away. I went with 3 other work colleagues for lunch. Didn't book just turned up at lunch time and got a table easily. It did start to fill up mid way through our time there. I had read the menu beforehand and really liked what I was seeing. Noodles always work for me. For starters I ordered Yasai Harumaki, spring rolls basically. Nice and simple getting me ready for my main. Soon as I got them though I went straight in for the kill only mid way through my bite I realised the insides were like molten lava. I always do this, be warned they can be roasting. For mains I got Chicken Chili Noodle. Just going to this place was enough of a change so I played it a little safe. I loved this dish. Sauce was nice and sweet the vegetables cooked well and a good bit of chicken. It was nippy but I enjoyed the challenge. Chopsticks, I have never used these before. Most of the time I was just flicking food at my face with mixed results. Eventually I got the hang of how it works. Cramp set in at times but I pushed through and won the fight. Good meal. Staff were lovely and polite. Straight to our tables, drinks taken and shortly after a little peruse of the menu our orders were taken. Price was not too bad. Maybe a gripe with the starter but then again if it were any bigger I might have struggled with the main. Took us just over the hour mark so perfect for a longer lunch. Not sure if they do takeaway ? Would be brilliant if they did. I will definitely be going back. To improve my chopstick skills and for the food. Can't believe I never went before now. read more

Nana Kusa used to be my pay day haunt of another lifetime. My friend and I would head there for a royal feast before rolling along the road to Stavka for cocktails. But I'm sad to say that it has lost a bit of its charm. The building is still the same deceptively large, bright and minimalist interior, but the menu has changed, both in it's options and appearance. The simple layout has been exchanged for, in my opinion, a quite tacky and garish, cheap take-away look. The original style of listing, accompanied by small, almost edible looking pictures of food, has been replaced with giant photos, and a sideline of text. And, from what I could discern, some of my old favourites were either missing, or hidden in a smorgasbord of nasty, night out munchy looking images. It's a small thing to be bothered by, but bothered I am, none the less. I opted for the chicken and prawn noodle dish, and when I had my first mouthful, a little of my faith was restored. Chargrilled chicken and juicy prawns in a bed of thick noodles, and a smokey sweet sauce. My only beef (no pun intended) was that I'd forgotten to ask for no bean sprouts. And as we know, most Asian dishes come littered with the wee buggers. I'll definitely return again, as I hope to increase my score to the 5 stars I know it's capable of, and hope my love of what was my favourite restaurant for the best part of 2 years, returns too. read more

I love this place too much! It is by far my favourite restaurant in Glasgow. After training on a Sunday I occasionally get takeaway but even though they don't officially open until 5pm the staff allow me and my friends to wait inside until the kitchens open and bring us complimentary green tea and are just generally totally decent and lovely. When I go to sit in, usually in a large crowd, the staff are lovely and accommodating and the decor inside is authentic, stylish while still comfortable. I want someone to take me on a date here. Onto the food... Which is to die for! I am veggie and I swear by the sweet potato maki and Yasai curry with veggie tempura. I'm salivating here just thinking about it. If you like Japanese food this is the BEST Japanese restaurant you will find in Glasgow by far! If you are unsure if you will enjoy Japanese food then this is the place to try it! Inexpensive and super tasty. Can't fault it and won't! read more

I had my eye on this busy wee restaurant for the last few weeks. When I researched the food online, everything seemed really positive & I decided to pop in here for a Friday night dinner with my other half. The seats were quite uncomfortable for me. This seems like an unkind thing to start with but it really bothered me throughout the meal. Anyway, I had a g&t which was delicious and a Bento Box B which contained a mixture of chicken and prawn dishes, some vegetable tempura and the lovely chicken teriyaki. The sticky rice which accompanied it was fantastic! My partner had a chilli and garlic beef dish which was SUPERB. One thing I thought was interesting was the lighting panels which changed colour regularly- very distracting but actually a lovely feature once your eyes adjusted. Overall, I would give my meal and my experience 4/5 and I think I would visit again if I was up that end of Sauchiehall Street. read more

Nanakusa - Bento Box B. - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I have been to nanakusa a fair few times and I really like it. Definitely my favourite place for a japanese-food fix in scotland. It has a humungous and varied menu, which is nice. everything from standard teriyaki chicken to soft-shell crab is on offer. my favourites are the noodle-soup based dishes, tempura, sashimi, and gyoza. I also like the green tea 'cheesecake' (nothing like british cheesecake, much lighter and fluffyer and made from sponge). First-timers or those who have a hard time making a decision are strongly advised to try a Bento box. These are great value and come with a large variety of stuff. I like the tempura one and the sashimi one. I tried ordering the Chef's Special Tuna once which was a disappointment - not to my taste, although the ingredients were very fresh and prepared well. This is the only time I have not enjoyed the food I have ordered here very much - every other time I have been happy, so clearly this particular tuna dish is just not for me. I'm also not really into sushi anymore, so I don't have an opinion on the sushi here - my friends have ordered and enjoyed it tho. I do like the sashimi - tuna and mackered being my favourite. I usually find the rice a bit so-so as well, but it's only rice. Noodle based dishes and seafood based dishes are the stars of the show. The restaurant itself is a bit soulless, the decor really doesn't make the most of the townhouse features in the room. staff are friendly. as others have commented, service is slow, but when you get your food it is so obvious that it has all been freshly prepared from scratch that this shouldn't be a problem. Overall, this restaurant provides a great range of freshly prepared japanese food at reasonable prices and is highly recommended. read more

Nanakusa was the venue for a friends birthday recently. It was my first experience of the restaurant but one I was looking forward too. As our group was quite large (10) we were seated in the centre of the restaurant at a long table. The orders for drinks and food were taken quickly and the waiter was happy to give recommendations. Despite a few minor order hiccups the service was great, and food arrived fast. Being in a group we had the opportunity to try others food choices, and safe to say the dishes I tasted I would have been happy with any! Definitely recommended, Nanakusa I'll see you again soon! read more

Even though I passed the place twice on my walk though the city today, I still walked back from George Square to go here... all based on someone's photo of the Ginger Udon. So worth the mile. And on Sunday, it was the perfect end to a week of traveling through the Hebrides... I needed good food and a city, and here it is! PLUS, the traffic was way low, so there was no rush to leave. I got to listen to the chill beats, sketch out a plan for the next week and get my head ready to fly tomorrow. Good food, good vibe thanks. Not was I was expecting from the street... but that appears to go for all of Glasgow. :) read more

Visited Nankusa for the third time & had as good a meal as I'd had the previous times. I still can never get over how cheap the prices are here: starters on average £3-4 & mains around £8. On previous visits, the staff were all oriental but they seem to have hired more european staff which has lead to it losing some of it's authenticity but needs must I guess. For starters, we had Ebi Yakitori (king prawns in a sweet teriyaki like sauce - absolutely moreish!) and salt & chilli squid (light batter & could do with more of the chilli salt they use as it's so tasty). Mains were Chicken chilli noodles (a big bowl but it wasn't very spicy like I had asked for) and Duck chilii noodles (again a big bowl & the duck was nice & crispy). A definite delight & a must visit for anyone who likes oriental food. read more

Simple clean flavours, unassuming surroundings, and good service. We had two sharing platters of sushi, one veg and one seafood, miso soup, and a variety of noodle dishes. The open kitchen gives reassurance of freshness and authenticity. Would definitely go back. read more

Nanakusa - Seafood spicy noodle broth - squid was delicious - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I had a craving for sushi during my weekend trip to Glasgow so used Yelp to find restaurants near to my hotel. Nanakusa had a high rating and was not too far away. It's was perhaps a little late on the Friday afternoon (2pm) so the place was virtually empty and lacked atmosphere, but I put that down to the time. The interior of the building is interesting. They've maintained the original architectural features of high ceilings and stucco mouldings, while introducing their own influences such as the coloured light walls. The staff were welcoming and gave us enough time to pick over the many options while bringing us our drinks. I could have ordered so many things from the menu but limited myself to a couple of small plates for lunch. The salmon sashimi and crab maki were particular highlights. read more

Really cool urban vibe with fantastic colourful lighting, bench seating is comfortable if a little awkward to navigate. I really enjoyed the yasai spicy noodle soup- a really clean flavours and head clearing heat! gorgeous vegetables, noodles with bite and excellent portion size. brilliant for a quick city bite or cool enough to lounge around with a drink after you finish. read more

Nanakusa - Yasai spicy noodle soup - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I'm a big fan of NanaKusa and its friendly, attentive service. Located in a classic grand Scottish town hose, the somewhat wacky interior is what I'd expect from a modern Japanese city restaurant; you sit on padded benches facing neon wall panels that change colour. It has one of those menus with so much variety that you just want to try every dish, and so far I've enjoyed every one - from sushi to grilled meats/fish to noodles and rice dishes. Though I'll reserve the last star until I find a dish that I think is truly special here... Note to self: Try the Sapporo beer next time. read more

Having recently went back to NanaKusa, I have to update a little. I got the bento box again, the same one, and this time it came with an actual bowl of Miso soup, so that must have been missing the last time! I don't know what the broth was in the box! My only complaint this time was that the chicken had a few gristly bits in it, which really puts me off my meal. I was willing to let it go the last time, but it happened again and there's nothing worse than having to spit your dinner into a napkin in a packed restaurant! Still love it though! And the woman who I assume owns it is just so damn lovely! read more

Excellent food .. Japanese BBQ.. and many more options. Would come again.ambience n location just right

I've always loved sushi. Until I came to Nanakusa, I thought there was no such thing as a good Japanese restaurant in Glasgow. I love this place. The service is excellent and the food amazing. Everything is so fresh. Altthough it costs a bit more than some of its competitors, I'm fine with that. The quality is miles ahead. It's always nice walking into a restaurant and all the staff greet you, including the chefs. This adds to the overall atmosphere of the place. Friendly yet professional. Stylish yet subdued. There's always good music on in the background, calm melodic alternative. Think Radiohead and similar. It's pleasant background noise. I come back here often, and I reccomend this place to all of my friends. I'm now reccomending it to you as well. Go to Nanakusa, it's brilliant. read more