Best Sushi in Cheltenham: 5 Japanese Restaurants and Prices
Where to eat the best sushi in Cheltenham and its best Japanese restaurants, from KIBOU's 20-piece platters to Wakame's delivered sushi boxes, plus ramen, Korean food and when to book.
In short: the best sushi in Cheltenham, and the best all-round Japanese restaurant, is KIBOU in Regent Arcade: nigiri from £3.70, 20-piece platters up to £54, ramen and a sunken horigotatsu dining area. For a tabletop grill with your rolls, go to Nagomi, and for sushi at home, Wakame delivers boxes from £13. Book KIBOU and Nagomi at weekends.
Five places for sushi and Japanese food in Cheltenham, plus where to find ramen and Korean food, with prices from each restaurant's own website, checked on 27 October 2026.
How much does sushi cost in Cheltenham?
Nigiri starts at £3.50 for two pieces at Wakame and £3.70 at KIBOU. Uramaki and signature rolls cost £11.60 to £23.70 at the sit-down restaurants, with KIBOU's thin hosomaki from £7, and KIBOU's 20-piece platters are £29.20 to £54. KIBOU prints two prices against many dishes, so expect a little variation on the bill.
| Restaurant | Sushi | Ramen | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIBOU | Full menu, platters £29.20 to £54 | £14.10 to £15.70 | Click and collect, Deliveroo |
| Nagomi | Five rolls and kimbap, £13.95 to £23.50 | None | None listed |
| Wakame | Nigiri, maki, boxes £13 to £28 | £10.50 to £18 | Delivery from its own site, collection |
| YOKU at No.131 | Four rolls £11.95 to £18.95 | None | None listed |
| Kokoro | Sets, rolls, kimbap | None | Deliveroo |
| Wagamama | None | Six bowls | Collect, Deliveroo, Uber Eats |
The best sushi and Japanese restaurants in Cheltenham
KIBOU
The widest Japanese menu in town, with an open sushi kitchen, a sunken horigotatsu dining area and a private room for up to ten. KIBOU says the majority of its sushi is gluten-free, and a vegan menu is available on request. It is also the latest opener here: until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
- 🍣 Nigiri from £3.70, platters £29.20 to £54
- 🍜 Ramen £14.10 to £15.70
- 👶 Kids' bento £8
- ⏰ Daily from 11.30am
- 📍 Regent Arcade, Town Centre
Nagomi
Japanese and Korean tabletop cooking just off the Promenade: grill the meat yourself or share a hotpot, and order a roll on the side. Allow time; this is not a quick dinner. On weekdays it closes between lunch and dinner, from 3pm to 5pm.
- 🍣 Rolls £13.95 to £23.50
- 🔥 Grill platters £36 to £75
- 🍲 Hotpot sets from £29.50
- 🌱 Vegan and gluten-free menus
- 📍 Crescent Place, Town Centre
Wakame
A noodle and sushi bar built around takeaway and delivery from its own website, with more than 50 sushi items priced for a night in and Chinese dishes on the same menu. The best value for sushi in Cheltenham, and open every day.
- 🍣 Nigiri from £3.50, boxes £13 to £28
- 🍜 Ramen £10.50 to £18
- 🛵 Delivery in 45 to 60 minutes
- 📍 304 High Street, Town Centre
YOKU at No.131
The Japanese restaurant inside No.131 on the Promenade, now serving Terrace classics alongside its own menu while The Terrace is closed for changes. A short sushi counter in the smartest room in town: come for a dinner, not a sushi feast. A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added.
- 🍣 Four rolls £11.95 to £18.95
- 🐟 Sashimi platter, 12 pieces, £35.95
- 🍽️ Mains from £21.95
- 📍 131 The Promenade, Montpellier
Kokoro
A sushi and Korean chain on the High Street, for a quick lunch between shops: sushi sets, rolls, kimbap and katsu curry. Its menu lists gluten in its sushi sets and kimbap, so it is not one for coeliacs.
- 🍣 Sets, rolls, kimbap
- ⏰ Daily from 11am
- 🛵 Deliveroo
- 📍 213 High Street, Town Centre
Where can I get ramen in Cheltenham?
At five places, from £10.50 a bowl at Wakame. Our ramen guide compares every bowl in town, with pho, laksa and udon.
- 🍜 Wakame: tonkotsu and miso £12
- 🍜 KIBOU: chashu tonkotsu from £15
- 🍜 Wagamama: six bowls, vegetable broth swap
- 🍜 BAO + BBQ: chashu tonkotsu £15
- 🍜 Ginger & Garlic: £10.90 to £12.30
Where can I get sushi delivered in Cheltenham?
Wakame delivers from its own website, within three miles it says, quoted at 45 to 60 minutes, or 20 to 25 minutes for collection. KIBOU offers click and collect and Deliveroo, and Kokoro is on Deliveroo. Nagomi and YOKU list no takeaway.
Where can I get Korean food in Cheltenham?
At Ginger & Garlic on the High Street for bibimbap from £11.40 and Korean fried chicken at £8.20, and at Nagomi for a Korean grill or hotpot at the table. Kokoro sells kimbap and beef bulgogi to go.
Do I need to book?
- 📅 Nagomi: book at weekends, seven or more by phone or email
- 📅 KIBOU: book online, outside tables kept for walk-ins
- 🐎 Festival week in March: book before you arrive
Sushi in Cheltenham: questions
What is the best Japanese restaurant in Cheltenham?
KIBOU in Regent Arcade, for the widest menu: sushi, platters, ramen and katsu. For a cook-at-the-table dinner, Nagomi on Crescent Place.
Is there all-you-can-eat sushi in Cheltenham?
No. KIBOU's bottomless sushi, £34 a head on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, runs only at its Solihull branch.
Where can I get sushi delivered in Cheltenham?
Wakame delivers its own sushi, with boxes from £13. KIBOU and Kokoro are on Deliveroo.
Can I get gluten-free or vegan sushi in Cheltenham?
KIBOU says the majority of its sushi is gluten-free and offers a vegan menu on request, and Nagomi's gluten-free menu lists four rolls and its kimbap.
Does Wagamama in Cheltenham serve sushi?
No. Wagamama on Clarence Street serves ramen, donburi, curries and noodles, but no sushi.
Is there a sushi-making class in Cheltenham?
Yes, at KIBOU on the third Thursday of each month except December, from 7pm, for two and a half hours; the next listed date is 19 November 2026. KIBOU lists both £50 and £60 a head, so confirm the price when you book.