Cheltenham

Kibou Festive Specials

Alongside all your favourite KIBOU dishes, our chefs will be showing off their talents with a range of delicious seasonal specials throughout the festive period. Each restaurant creates and delivers its own range of Festive Specials menu, and is subject to change.

 

 

Wagyu Tartare & Potato Pavé 26.50

layered potato confit in wagyu fat, topped with A5 wagyu tartare, shiso & shredded chilli.

Fuyo Roll 14.20

8-piece California roll topped with sake marinated king prawns in a yuzu-laced marie-rose sauce, with shiso, avocado, lettuce, chives & red amaranth

Miso Orange Duck 18.50

duck breast, celeriac-truffle puree, pak choi, chicory and tenderstem broccoli in soy butter, miso-orange sauce

Baeri & Yuzu Gunkan 26.50

premium quality Baeri caviar, yuzu whipped cream cheese, edible gold

Baeri Caviar 80

30g of premium quality Baeri caviar

Sticky Toffee Pudding 8

served with black sesame ice cream

miso glazed scallops GF option 18

trio of seared scallops in a sweet miso sauce topped with shredded chill

seabass crispy noodles 21.5

grilled fillet of seabass on a bed of crispy noodles in a rich brandy & miso sauce

sukiyaki

traditional Japanese hot pot. Rich, sweet & salty broth with udon noodles, wild mushrooms & seasonal vegetables.

Tofu VG V 16

Beef 21

Grilled Mackerel GF 16

lightly grilled fillet of mackerel in a yuzu sanbaizu sauce, served with lemon & cucumber

Seiya roll 18

8-piece avocado topped uramaki roll, filled with crab & cucumber, drizzled with plum sauce, topped with a variety of tobiko & ikura.

sake poached pear 8.5

pear, lightly poached in sake, served with slices of sake soaked plum, umeshu syrup, mascarpone & biscuit crumb

Kaki (persimmon) pudding 9.5

a rich & sticky sponge cake made with persimmon fruit, spiced with cinnamon. served with brandy cream.

matcha pavlova GF 9.5

meringue kisses, matcha cream, seasonal fruit

CRISPY HOTATE 11.25

panko fried scallops, apple ponzu salsa, aonori & shredded chilli

HOKKAIDO SCALLOP TATAKI 14.75

Lightly seared scallops, goma dare, tomato & cucumber salsa, chilli oil, micro coriander

PORK KUSHIKATSU 9.25

2 panko fried pork belly skewers, apple ponzu salsa, Japanese 7 spice, red amaranth

A5 WAGYU CRISPY RICE 15.00

deep fried sushi rice, wagyu pâté, truffle mayo, chives

A5 WAGYU ROLL 22.50

5 pieces ebi tempura & cucumber futomaki, wagyu tartare, wasabi mayo, wasabi pea crumb

BLACK COD URAMAKI 19.75

8 piece miso black cod tempura & mango roll, truffle yuzu miso, crispy onions, yukari, fresh chillies, micro coriander

BLACK COD MISO 28.95

3-day miso marinated oven baked black cod, king oyster mushrooms, grilled lime

Festive Bento Box 28

with rainbow uramaki, salmon taco, yellowtail & salmon sashimi, ebi nigiri and kani & chizu korokke

Kani & Chizu Korokke 14

crab & cheese fried balls with wasabi mayo & red amaranth

Yasi Uramaki Roll VG V 17

tempura fried 8-piece california roll with cucumber, avocado, sweet potato & asparagus, topped with spicy mayo, crispy onions and crispy carrot.

Seafood Udon 25

prawn, scallop, squid & sea bream served with udon noodles in a spicy broth, with ginger, ajitsuke tamago, sesame & spring onion

yuzu padron peppers 6.50

deep-fried padron peppers served with a yuzu miso & maldon salt

grilled garlic broccoli 7.50

chargrilled broccoli served with yakiniku yuzu dressing, topped with shredded nori

double hamachi roll 8.75

8-piece soy & wasabi marinated hamachi roll, topped with hamachi, tamago & ikura

surf & turf nigiri 15

4-piece of salmon belly nigiri topped with truffle mayo, seared wagyu beef, unagi sauce & pea shoots

grilled lamb cutlets 14.50

lamb marinated in gochujang & sweet rice wine, served with micro leaf & pickled cucumber.

sashimi hamachi 14.50

6-slices of yellowtail sashimi in passionfruit & truffle ponzu, topped with chilli, coriander & tobiko.

KIBOU Signatures

sirloin of beef tataki & truffle nigiri GF option 24

8-piece nigiri with sirloin of beef tataki & truffle mayo, tempura flakes & chives

spider roll 20.5

10 piece futomaki, soft shell crab tempura, shiso leaf, tobiko, sriracha mayo

volcano roll 19.9

10 piece futomaki, salmon, avocado & tobiko, dipped in tempura batter, fried and drizzled with special KIBOU sauces!

yasai volcano roll VG V 16.9

10-piece futomaki, red pepper, avocado, dipped in tempura batter, fried and drizzled with special KIBOU sauces!

dragon roll 19.9

8-piece spicy tuna uramaki roll, topped with kabayaki eel, avocado & unagi sauce.

lantern roll 23.1

8 piece salmon & tuna topped uramaki roll, filled with soft shell crab tempura, mango, avocado, tempura flakes & tobiko

Mixed Platters

tokujo moriawase - 20 piece GF option 50

premium selection of our signature sushi and sashimi hand-picked by chef.

jo moriawase - 20 piece GF option 41

delicious mixed selection of classic sushi and sashimi chosen by our chef.

yasai moriawase - 20 piece V V option GF option 27.3

vegetarian sushi selection chosen by our chef - perfect for sharing!

sashimi moriawase GF 29.5

13 pieces of the freshest sashimi, selected by chef

tuna zukushi GF 29.5

4 tuna sashimi, 4 tuna nigiri, 4 spicy tuna & cucumber california roll

salmon zukushi GF 23.1

4 salmon sashimi, 4 salmon nigiri, 4 salmon & avocado california roll

Wagyu

We source our A5 Joshu wagyu beef from Gunma prefecture on the island of Honshu.

It’s famed for its rich fat content and beautiful marbling or “shimofuri”, meaning “frosting” or “snowflake”. This gives is its distinctive melt-in-the-mouth texture and luxurious taste.

wagyu truffle nigir 32

5 piece nigiri with lightly seared wagyu sirloin, topped with truffle mayo, soy wasabi, tempura flakes & chives

wagyu tataki 36

6 piece seared wagyu served with truffle shallot salsa, beef dripping ponzu, crisp onions & chives

wagyu gunkan 19

2 piece, nori wrapped around seasoned rice & topped with sweet teriyaki glazed wagyu

wagyu gunkan 14

2 piece, nori wrapped around seasoned rice & topped with sweet teriyaki glazed wagyu

*limited availability

Sharers

edamame

black lava salt VG GF 4.2

chilli oil VG GF 4.2

garlic oil, sea salt & roasted sesame VG V 4.2

prawn crackers 4.2

with sea salt & aonori

agedashi tofu GF VG option 7.9

gently fried tofu, warmed tempura sauce, toasted nori, spring onion, mooli & bonito flakes

chicken karaage GF 10.5

chicken thigh marinated in soy, ginger & garlic, fried and served with sriracha mayo

chicken karaage GF 9.5

chicken thigh marinated in soy, ginger & garlic, fried and served with sriracha mayo

takoyaki 10.5

osaka street food batter balls with a small piece of octopus in the centre, tonkatsu sauce, sriracha mayo & bonito flakes

dynamite prawns 9.9

tempura king prawns coated in a miso sweet chilli sauce

dynamite prawns 9.9

pan-fried spicy king prawns with shichimi togarashi, garlic & ginger in sweet & spicy sauce

dynamite cauliflower VG V 8.5

crispy cauliflower florets marinated in sake & shichimi togarashi, served with a sweet & spicy sauce.

pork gyoza 9.5

handmade dumplings filled with lightly spiced pork mince, steamed & pan-fried, served with gyoza dipping sauce

chicken yakitori GF 8.9

2 chargrilled chicken & spring onion skewers in a yakitori sauce, with homemade pickles

chashu kushiayki GF 8.9

2 pork belly & spring onion skewers in an umami-rich butadon glaze, with homemade pickles

chashu kushiayki GF 8.9

pork belly & spring onion with lemon wedge

Buta Bara GF 8.9

2 pork belly & spring onion skewers in an umami-rich butadon glaze, with homemade pickles

kabocha korokke V V option 7.9

2 crispy pumpkin croquettes topped with tonkatsu sauce, sriracha mayo & aonori

nasu dengaku VG GF 8.5

charred aubergine with a caramelised, sweet miso glaze, sesame & spring onion

ika furai 9.9

japanese 7 spice fried squid with sriracha mayo

TEMPURA

lightly battered & deliciously crispy, served with tempura sauce

yasai VG 8.5

tenderstem broccoli, beetroot, carrot, sweet potato, bell pepper, aubergine

ebi 11.5

(prawn)

Bao Buns

steamed bao buns filled with finely sliced raw cabbage, served with beni shoga and choice of filling.

marinated duck 8.4

with teriyaki sauce

chicken karaage 7.3

with sriracha mayo

dynamite prawns 7.3

with miso sweet chilli sauce

chashu 7.3

(braised pork belly) with pickled chillies & wasabi miso sauce

chargrilled aubergine VG V 6.5

with sweet miso sauce

Choose any 3 bao buns for £21 – or order individually

Large Plates

Teriyaki

sweet teriyaki glaze, served with rice & green bean gomae

beef sirloin GF option 26

chicken GF option 14.6

salmon GF option 17.5

Teriyaki

sweet teriyaki glaze, served with rice & green bean gomae

beef sirloin GF option 24.9

chicken GF option 13.9

salmon GF option 16.9

DONBURI

traditional steamed rice bowl with a variety of toppings

salmon sashimi don 17.9

salmon sashimi, tobiko & soy honey

buta don 15.9

originating from japan’s northern island, hokkaido. braised pork belly, spring onion, white cabbage pak choi, tea-stained boiled egg, japanese pickles

salmon teriyaki don GF 17.5

pan-fried teriyaki salmon fillet with pak choi, white cabbage & beni shoga

chicken teriyaki don GF 14

sweet teriyaki-glazed chicken thigh, green bean gomae, white cabbage & beni shoga

DONBURI

traditional steamed rice bowl with a variety of toppings

salmon sashimi don 17.9

salmon sashimi, tobiko & soy honey

buta don 15.9

originating from japan’s northern island, hokkaido. braised pork belly, spring onion, white cabbage pak choi, tea-stained boiled egg, japanese pickles

DONBURI

traditional steamed rice bowl with a variety of toppings

salmon sashimi don 17.9

salmon sashimi, tobiko & soy honey

buta don 15.9

originating from japan’s northern island, hokkaido. braised pork belly, spring onion, white cabbage pak choi, tea-stained boiled egg, japanese pickles

duck teriyaki don GF 17.9

confit teriyaki-glazed duck leg, spring onion, white cabbage, cucumber, tea-stained boiled egg, japanese pickles

RAMEN

noodles, tea-stained boiled egg, bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion

chicken nanban 15

lightly battered chicken thigh broth choice: chicken or pork

chashu 15

japanese braised pork belly broth choice: chicken or pork

yasai V VG option 14

(vegetable) firm tofu & seasonal vegetables in a rich shiitake miso broth

RAMEN

noodles, tea-stained boiled egg, bamboo shoots, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion

chicken nanban 14.6

lightly battered chicken thigh broth choice: chicken or pork

chashu 14.6

japanese braised pork belly broth choice: chicken or pork

yasai V VG option 13.6

(vegetable) firm tofu & seasonal vegetables in a rich shiitake miso broth

KATSU CURRY

panko fried and served with steamed rice, japanese pickles and our delicious katsu curry sauce

chicken 14.6

ebi 15.6

(prawn)

kabocho korokke VG V 12.9

pumpkin croquettes

yasai VG V 13.5

tenderstem broccoli, carrot, beetroot, sweet potato

KATSU CURRY

panko fried and served with steamed rice, japanese pickles and our delicious katsu curry sauce

chicken 13.9

ebi 14.9

(prawn)

kabocho korokke VG V 12.9

pumpkin croquettes

yasai VG V 12.9

tenderstem broccoli, carrot, beetroot, sweet potato

curry udon

thick udon noodles in a rich & savoury curry broth, onsen tamago, crispy onion, spring onion & sesame

chicken karaage 13.9

yasai tempura V VG option 12.9

(seasonal vegetables)

YAKI UDON

udon noodles stir-fried in a spicy pepper, onion, sesame & soy sauce

chashu 13.9

japanese braised pork belly

sirloin of beef 26

crispy tofu VG V 12.9

YAKI UDON

udon noodles stir-fried in a spicy pepper, onion, sesame & soy sauce

chashu 13.9

japanese braised pork belly

crispy tofu VG V 12.9

Sushi

NIGIRI

2 piece hand-pressed sushi

hamachi GF 6.3

(yellowtail)

unagi 6.9

(grilled teriyaki eel)

tuna GF 6.5

saba GF 5.5

(marinated mackerel)

scallop GF 7.4

salmon GF 4.8

sirloin of beef GF option 6.8

sea bream GF 4.9

ebi GF 6.2

(prawn)

avocado VG GF 3.7

grilled red pepper VG GF 3.7

nigiri 7 GF option 16.9

7 piece chef’s selection nigiri

aburi nigiri GF 20

8 piece nigiri, salmon, tuna, yellowtail & sea bream seared briefly and dressed in aburi sauce

HOSOMAKI

8 piece small sushi roll

sea bream with tobiko 7.9

tuna GF 9.5

ebi GF 9.5

(prawn)

salmon GF 7.9

avocado VG V GF 6.9

roasted red pepper VG V GF 6.9

kimchi VG V 6.9

cucumber VG V GF 6.9

URAMAKI

california roll 8 piece inside out sushi roll

ebi yukari 14.5

prawn tempura, avocado, tobiko, yukari, red amaranth

spicy tuna & cucumber GF 14.2

salmon & avocado GF 13.7

grilled teriyaki eel & cucumber 14.7

mixed seafood tartare GF option 14.7

avocado & cucumber roll topped with mixed seafood tartare

dynamite prawn 12.7

avocado & cucumber roll topped with king prawns in a miso sweet chilli sauce (not available Clifton)

gyu-niku 18.2

mango, avocado and cucumber roll topped with sirloin of beef

mixed vegetable VG GF option 11.5

FUTOMAKI

5 piece large sushi roll

ebi tempura 13.9

prawn tempura, avocado, mixed leaf, spicy mayo & tobiko roll, topped with seared salmon

kimuchi VG V 10.5

kimchi, goma wakame & grilled red pepper

mixed vegetable VG V GF option 10.5

GUNKAN

2 piece, nori wrapped around rice & topped with a choice of ingredient

scallop 8.9

ikura GF 8.9

tobiko 6.9

spicy tuna GF 7.9

grilled salmon 6.3

gunkan platter 18.9

5-piece, chef’s selection

TEMAKI

1 piece, hand rolled sushi in a cone shape, filled with seasoned rice and a choice of

salmon & avocado GF 6.3

spider roll 8.5

soft shell crab & tobiko

spicy tuna & cucumber GF 7.5

grilled teriyaki eel & cucumber 8.5

mixed vegetable VG GF option 5.9

Sashimi

SASHIMI

5 slices of the freshest raw fish

hamachi GF 11.5

(yellowtail)

tuna GF 13.7

scallop GF 13.7

salmon GF 9.5

sea bream GF GF option 8.5

saba GF 8.5

(marinated mackerel)

new style sashimi GF 14.7

8 piece, seared sashimi, chilli, mooli, red amaranth & yuzu dressing; typically prepared with salmon, sea bream & tuna

chirashizushi GF 18.9

the word “chirashi” means “scattered” - seasoned rice topped with a selection of sashimi, mooli, tamago, shiso leaf & spring onion

TATAKI

8 piece seared meat or fish,

tuna GF 19.9

with mango salsa, chives, coriander & yuzu soy

salmon GF 15.7

with mango salsa, chives, red amaranth & yuzu soy

sirloin of beef GF 22

with truffle shallot salsa, beef dripping ponzu, crispy onions & chives

saba aburi GF 14

10 piece marinated seared mackerel, with mooli, shiso, ikura, red amaranth & aburi sauce

Sides

miso soup GF 4.5

tsukemono VG GF option 4.5

seasonal japanese pickles

kimchi VG 4.5

side dish of fermented hakusai cabbage

wakame salad VG V 6.2

seaweed salad with mirin dressing & sesame seed

green bean gomae VG V GF option 4.5

green beans tossed in a toasted kuro gomae

Rice

steamed rice VG V GF 3.9

furikake seasoned rice GF VG option 4.2

Desserts

Japanese Garden V 8

chocolate ganache topped with sesame mousse and finished with chocolate soil

matcha creme brûlée V GF option 6.5

a japanese twist on this classic french dessert

hojicha crème brûlée V GF 7

a classic french dessert infused with japanese roasted green tea

matcha tiramisu V 7.5

A japanese twist on this classic Italian dessert

apple gyoza V VG option 8

mini cinnamon & apple dumplings with vanilla ice cream & salted caramel sauce

yuzu cheesecake V 7.5

yuzu curd topped mascarpone cheesecake with a classic biscuit base

mochi ice cream mix V 7.5

traditional Japanese ice cream ball - selection of flavours available

sorbet mix VG V GF 6.5

selection of flavours available

Kids

BENTO BOX 8

Edamame beans, chicken katsu, cucumber hosomaki and chocolate mochi

KATSU CURRY 8

Panko fried and served with steamed rice, Japanese pickles and our delicious homemade katsu curry sauce.

Chicken

Prawn

Vegetable V VG option

RAMEN 8

Noodles, tea-stained boiled egg, bean sprouts, pak choi, naruto, spring onion, ginger, nori, sesame & crispy onion

Chicken

Pork

Tofu V VG option

YAKI UDON 8

Stir-fried udon noodles with pepper & onion in a teriyaki sauce with sesame

chashu - japanese braised pork belly

crispy tofu VG V

Kids Desserts 3.5

MOCHI ICE CREAM V

ask for today’s selection

VANILLA ICE CREAM V GF

SORBET VG V GF

ask for today’s selection

APPLE GYOZA VG option

mini cinnamon & apple dumpling with vanilla ice cream

Afternoon Tea

Japanese-inspired afternoon tea.

Priced per person – min. 2 people sharing – pre-booking required (48 hours in advance).

Available as classic or vegetarian option.

Served with a range of Japanese teas or infusions, or available with a variety of drinks packages – champagne, cocktail, sake or matcha tea – see details below.

classic afternoon tea 23 pp

prawn hosomaki

prawn tempura california roll

with wasabi mayo

salmon tataki GF

with mango salsa

sea bream nigiri GF

selection of mochi ice cream V

yuzu cheesecake tartlets V

japanese garden tartlets V

custard dorayaki V

with strawberry compote

classic afternoon tea 21 pp

prawn hosomaki

prawn tempura california roll

with wasabi mayo

salmon tataki GF

with mango salsa

sea bream nigiri GF

selection of mochi ice cream V

yuzu cheesecake tartlets V

japanese garden tartlets V

custard dorayaki V

with strawberry compote

Classic afternoon tea drinks packages

matcha afternoon tea 29pp

includes a matcha tea ceremony

cocktail afternoon tea 34pp

includes KIBOU’s signature cocktail

champagne afternoon tea 36pp

includes a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve

sake afternoon tea 38pp

includes a cup of Junmai Tokubetsu sake

Classic afternoon tea drinks packages

matcha afternoon tea 27pp

includes a matcha tea ceremony

cocktail afternoon tea 31pp

includes KIBOU’s signature cocktail

champagne afternoon tea 33.5pp

includes a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve

sake afternoon tea 36pp

includes a cup of Junmai Tokubetsu sake

Japanese Teas & Infusions

Choose which tea or infusion to accompany your afternoon tea

sencha

green tea – purifying & restorative

hojicha

roasted green tea – smoky & calming

genmaicha

green tea with toasted brown rice – fresh, sweet and nutty

imperial jasmine

delicately fragrant

early grey

bright & fragrant

english breakfast

rich & full-bodied

vegetarian afternoon tea 19 pp

cucumber & avocado hosomaki VG GF

california roll VG GF option

mixed vegetable

avocado nigiri VG GF

vegetable temaki

selection of mochi ice cream V

yuzu cheesecake tartlets V

japanese garden tartlets V

custard dorayaki V

with strawberry compote

vegetarian afternoon tea drinks packages

matcha afternoon tea 25pp

includes a matcha tea ceremony

cocktail afternoon tea 30pp

includes KIBOU’s signature cocktail

champagne afternoon tea 32pp

includes a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve

sake afternoon tea 34pp

includes a cup of Junmai Tokubetsu sake

vegetarian afternoon tea drinks packages

matcha afternoon tea 25pp

includes a matcha tea ceremony

cocktail afternoon tea 29pp

includes KIBOU’s signature cocktail

champagne afternoon tea 31.5pp

includes a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve

sake afternoon tea 34pp

includes a cup of Junmai Tokubetsu sake

Drinks

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