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Stunning Japanese restaurant in Cambridge centre. - Kibou Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Kibou Cambridge

4.6 (91)
£26 to £40
Japanese
7a Jesus Ln, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge is a chic new addition to the city, and the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Located at 7a Jesus Lane, home to the Pitt Club, and formerly Pizza Express, the venue features eye-catching murals and digital animations, alongside stunning Japanese floral and foliage installations.
Light and airy, The Mirror Room centres around a large Japanese cherry blossom tree, whilst the seductive Oak Room focuses on a large wisteria tree set against a backdrop of plush fabrics and artwork.
There’s also a relaxed cocktail lounge and dining area, featuring an open sushi and hot kitchen, and a standalone spirits and cocktail bar.
The menu has all your favourite dishes from Japan, including steaming bowls of ramen, a selection of bao buns, crisp tempura and handmade spiced pork gyoza, plus work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, seasonal specials and A5 Grade Japanese wagyu.
Their Japanese-inspired afternoon tea is a must try too!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    A Japanese feast just for you!<br />Our menu features work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, alongside a range of classic and contemporary Japanese hot dishes, small plates and canapes.
  • Private party facilities
    KIBOU in Cambridge is a venue choice with a difference. Located within the characterful Grade II listed building at 7a Jesus Lane, our restaurant has been thoughtfully designed to offer you a range of elegant dining and drinking areas to create the perfect backdrop for your next event.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 01223 650866
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    We are located on Jesus Lane close to corner with Bridge Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The 5, 6, and 8 bus routes pass very close to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Bluefin Tuna Ceremony with 8-Course Tasting Menu

    £120.00 - £150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 10, 2025 only
    Known in Japan as 'Maguro Kaitai', a Tuna Carving Ceremony celebrates the craftsmanship, precision, and respect involved in preparing one of the most prized ingredients in Japanese cuisine – the bluefin tuna. At this event, KIBOU’s Senior Head Chef Jay Manglicmot and his sushi team will expertly carve and present a whole tuna, guiding you through the anatomy of the fish and the varying textures and flavour profiles of three of its most revered cuts: • Akami – The lean, deep red meat from the sides of the tuna. Clean, meaty, and balanced. • Chu-toro – From the belly, this cut features delicate marbling. Rich, buttery, and tender. • O-toro – The fattiest and most luxurious cut, taken from the lower belly. Intensely rich and melt-in-the-mouth. This will be followed by an 8-course Bluefin Tuna Tasting Menu, where we'll present a selection of small plates curated to showcase the versatility and depth of this magnificent fish. The menu will also be served alongside a matched flight of drinks, with both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks flights available. This Experience is presented in partnership with Kirin Ichiban as part of Cambridge Food and Drink Week, and will include welcome drink, complimentary miso soup, dessert, and a range of Japanese infusions to end your meal. Tuna Carving 8-Course Tasting Menu (sample - see images)
    Bluefin Tuna Ceremony with 8-Course Tasting Menu Photo
  • Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90

    £16.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Teishoku is a traditional Japanese set meal comprising of a: Main plate + Sides + Rice + Soup At KIBOU, our lunchtime Teishoko menu includes classics such as prawn tempura, chicken teriyaki or veggie katsu curry. Served with a bowl of furikake rice, edamame beans, pickles, yamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), goma wakame, and a bowl of homemade miso soup. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3.30pm - for just £16.90.
    Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90 Photo
  • Japanese Afternoon Tea

    £23.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 48 hours in advance. Beautifully presented 3-tiered Japanese-inspired afternoon tea, featuring tasters of some of our most popular dishes alongside other traditional Japanese sweets. Dive into classics such as tempura prawn California roll, salmon tataki with mango salsa and sea bream nigiri, followed by decadent shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte. Priced at £23 per person - served with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions as standard – such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice. Or why not explore our range of additional drinks packages.
    Japanese Afternoon Tea Photo

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What 91 people are saying

Kibou Cambridge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Value

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for groups

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Healthy

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Most Booked

  • Cambridge

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge

    Best Food

  • Cambridge

    Best Service

  • Cambridge

    Best Ambiance

  • Cambridge

    Best Value

  • Cambridge

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge

    Innovative

  • Cambridge

    Good for groups

  • Cambridge

    Healthy

  • Cambridge

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kibou Cambridge is a delightful culinary gem offering "fantastic food" and "stunning decor" that makes every visit memorable. With an "excellent menu" and "attentive service," it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining. While some service issues were noted, the "vibrant vibe" and "scrumptious food" consistently impress patrons.
91 Reviews
  1. Jeremy

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    'Japanese' restaurant? Not even close. Thumping music, impossible to speak quietly to direct neighbours at the table, horrendous echoes of other people raising their voices to speak over the music and others rasing their voices to speak over the music, and the food coming in bits and pieces, which meant we had rice that went dry while waiting for something to eat it with, then gyōza, not much good for rice, then one person had their noodles, then a 30 minute wait, then sashimi. Not even. Sushi, which could be excused for needing to be made. Overall, the food was average at best, not warranting the price. We expected somewhere really special that we could remember and go back to for special occasions. It felt like eating in somewhere like wagamamas, not decent restaurant. Never again. I cannot recommend this place.

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  2. Sally

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food choices. Very tasty food and well.presented. Llovely atmosphere. Will be visiting again.and definitely recommend.

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  3. Edward

    Bedfordshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A fabulous first time experience, the food was excellent, the service was helpful and polite, we were made to feel welcome. I would definitely recommend and will return to this or one of their other restaurants. The decor was good, maybe a little dark, but overall a nice setting.

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  4. James

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunchtime dining experience at Kibou yesterday celebrating my daughter's birthday. Great menu (food & cocktails), excellent attentive service, and delightful venue. My thanks to all the staff for making it such an enjoyable occasion. Was our first visity to Kibou Cambridge - definitely going again soon.

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  5. Jay

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening! Scrumptious food! Attentive warm service! Vibrant vibe!
    Kibou CambridgeResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Jay, very many thanks for your 5* review and lovely words! We look forward to hosting you again soon! Best regards Nicola Kibou Team

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  6. James

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Bland and unseasoned starter. Visually stunning appealing grey tuna sushi and overcooked sticky sweet udon noodles for main. Declined desert on the house. It was for a birthday so a mediocre experience in what is a lovely room.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded on June 21, 2025
    Hi James, thanks for taking some time to review your dining experience at KIBOU. We are sorry that you did not enjoy your meal, and we would like to expand a bit more regarding it. Please feel free to contact us and we will retrieve your booking and investigate what went wrong with your lunch. We look forward to hearing from you. Best regards KIBOU team

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  7. Carol

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter is very helpful. The display of food can be better.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded on June 20, 2025
    Hi Carol, thanks for sharing your dining experience with us! We will take onboard any suggestions regarding food presentation, and we look forward to welcoming you again at KIBOU! Best regards Nicola Deputy Manager KIBOU

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  8. Britt

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the decor - food outstanding!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Kibou CambridgeResponded on June 17, 2025
    HI Britt, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We agree the food is top tier!! We hope to see you back again soon to sample more of the menu. Best Ellie General Manager

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  9. Dee

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic good.. helpful staff… good ambience and decor.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded on June 17, 2025
    Hi Dee, Thank you very much for leaking us a lovely 5 star review! We hope to welcome you back very soon. Best, Ellie General Manager

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  10. P M VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The standards and quality have definitely gone down. We ordered the cauliflower and the portion was much smaller than the table next to us. When I mentioned it to a person who appeared to be the manager, he said it depends on which chef is preparing the food. This makes absolutely no sense. Also my ebi tempura roll did not taste fresh at all. I didn’t mind paying the prices before as I was getting quality. But now that the quality has gone down, there is no need to go back. So sad because I really enjoyed eating at KIBOU. Also there was hardly anyone in the restaurant and the service was extremely slow. I had to ask for my last dish 3 times.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded on June 20, 2025
    Good afternoon, PM and thanks for taking some time to share your dining experience with us at KIBOU Cambridge. I am really sorry to hear that your meal was not up to our usual standards, and we would like to investigate this matter further. Could you please drop us an email so we can retrieve your booking and find our what went wrong on the day of your visit? Sorry about the inconvenience, and we look forward to hearing back from you. Best regards Nicola Pippia Deputy Manager KIBOU Cambridge

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kibou Cambridge

7a Jesus Ln, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on Jesus Lane close to corner with Bridge Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The 5, 6, and 8 bus routes pass very close to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    A Japanese feast just for you!<br />Our menu features work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, alongside a range of classic and contemporary Japanese hot dishes, small plates and canapes.
  • Private party facilities
    KIBOU in Cambridge is a venue choice with a difference. Located within the characterful Grade II listed building at 7a Jesus Lane, our restaurant has been thoughtfully designed to offer you a range of elegant dining and drinking areas to create the perfect backdrop for your next event.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 01223 650866
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