Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar KIBOU has opened in Birmingham city centre and here’s a look inside at its glamorous interiors and what’s on the menu.
Vibrant colours, Japanese block print upholstery, neon kanji signs and eye-catching digital animations make KIBOU a dining experience to remember at 61-63 Temple Row, next to The Ivy and Temple Street.
The new site seats just over 200 covers and is open seven days a week, with late night hours until midnight on Thursdays and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
A large open bar anchors the venue, an exposed open sushi bar allows guests to sit up close and watch the chefs at work, while the main open kitchen overlooks the restaurant tables on the ground floor.
The restaurant also boasts a stylish private dining room for up to 18 guests, with exclusive hire of the basement also available on selected days for up to 60 guests.
KIBOU’s two kitchens allow for a diverse menu, celebrating classic and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Guests can enjoy Japanese small plates including traditional chicken karaage, takoyaki and pork gyoza, as well as warming ramen, homemade katsu curries and teriyakis.
For something special there is A5 grade wagyu, plus a range of signature and traditional sushi, sashimi and tataki, including KIBOU’s iconic Volcano Roll, one of the group’s most popular dishes
Complementing the food, the generous drinks offering includes signature Japanese-inspired cocktails, whiskies, beers and spirits.
Remember to venture downstairs in the basement as it’s described as having the “wow” factor, featuring more digital animations set against deep, rich colours and plush upholstery. There’s even cosy booths and relaxed seating for the evening.
The rich, elegant design was created by Q&A Interior Design Ltd. KIBOU Birmingham joins existing restaurants in Cambridge, Cheltenham, Battersea, Clifton, Solihull and Oxford, with a further restaurant due to open in London’s Covent Garden next year.
While the animations were created by Gloucestershire illustrator Martyna Sabadasz and sit alongside hand-painted murals throughout the restaurant.
Head Chef Pritam Majumder said: “We have a great kitchen team here in Birmingham who have already gelled together perfectly and are eager to get going.
“Having two kitchens gives us the freedom to offer a really diverse Japanese menu, from the classics our guests know and love to something a little more special.”
The restaurant offers both bookable and walk-in space. For more information about KIBOU Birmingham, and to book your table, visit the KIBOU website here.