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Kibou Clifton, Bristol, Bristol City

Kibou Clifton

4.7
4.7
18 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese
16 King's Rd, Bristol, Bristol City BS8 4AB

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Located in Clifton Village, KIBOU brings a slice of Tokyo-chic to this popular neighbourhood of Bristol. A haven for any sushi or ramen lover, the restaurant is know for it's vibrant and quirky interiors, Japanese-inspired murals, and eye-catching display of red Japanese acers. Featuring an extensive menu of classic and contemporary Japanese hot food and sushi, plus a decadent range of weekly changing specials, dive into Instagram-worthy platters of sushi and sashimi, the crispest of tempura, rich katsu curry, pillowy bao buns and the most soulful of ramen. They also serve a fabulous Japanese-inspired afternoon tea and run a Bottomless Sushi session on Saturdays. Add to this a range of signature and classic cocktails - The KIBOU is a must try - sake tasting flights, Japanese whisky and Japanese brewed beers, and your visit to KIBOU in Clifton is complete!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0117 450 2930
  • Website
    https://kibou.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • 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

  • Bottomless Sushi

    £34.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 24 hours in advance. A fresh take on “Bottomless” with bottomless sushi! Features a selection of Japanese hot small plates to share, plus an unlimited assortment of house nigiri, maki and California rolls. Expect to find dishes such as Japanese street food favourite, Takoyaki (crispy batter balls with a small piece of octopus in the centre) and salmon and avocado uramaki, avocado nigiri and KIBOU’s much-loved signature sushi roll, the Volcano, a tempura-battered futomaki filled with salmon, avocado, and tobiko, and drizzled with our own special sauces! Priced at just £34 per person, the menu can also be enjoyed with an unlimited drinks package that includes a selection of Japanese-inspired mimosa (Yuzu or Cherry & Elderflower), Kirin Ichiban lager, prosecco, or house wine for an additional £21 per person. For a non-alcoholic alternative, you can opt for KIBOU’s favourite Rhubarb & Jasmine Fizz along with house sodas for just £15 per person. Bottomless Sushi is available for bookings only and is restricted to a 90-minute session per person. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request.
    Bottomless Sushi 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

Menu

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What 18 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambiance

  • Bristol

    Best Value

  • Bristol

    Good for groups

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

  • Bristol

    Most Booked

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambiance

  • Bristol

    Best Value

  • Bristol

    Good for groups

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

  • Bristol

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kibou Clifton is celebrated for its "exceptional food" and a "substantial menu" that features standout dishes like wagyu nigiri and hojichan creme brulee. Guests appreciate the "buzzy atmosphere," "brilliant service," and "lovely staff." Customers frequently highlight the restaurant as the "best Japanese" experience in the UK.

18 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason this isn't five stars is because my husband and I are vegetarian and I don't think sushi is defined for veggies. Our two boys are meat eaters and loved it.

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    Bristol1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    After trying to get a table for months we were excited to try Kibou and see what the fuss was about. Unfortunately we were left rather underwhelmed. The drinks took too long to come out, 30 seconds later the prawn crackers and 1st starter came out. Before we had even had a bite of our next starter that followed 1 min later our mains arrived. It was all very rushed and not an enjoyable experience. We only had 1 drink when normally you would have 2 or 3 with a nice dinner. The girl who served us was lovely and bought over a cake for my hubby for his birthday which was a nice touch but we were very rushed and was out within 45mins! We don’t get much time out and a break from the kids so was looking forward to a nice leisurely meal and it sadly wasn’t what we were after. Food tasted good but not amazing and unfortunately probably wouldn’t go again.

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  3. phoebe

    Dorset5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just as good as the first time, personally recommend the chicken kara-age, duck bao, nigiri beef & truffle, volcano roll - SO good. Hanabi cocktail is also to die for
    Kibou CliftonResponded 3 days ago
    We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal with us!😍 Hope to see you again soon🍥🍜

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  4. Elouise

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening - amazing food and super service. Thank you!
    Kibou CliftonResponded 3 days ago
    We're so happy you had a lovely time!😍 Thank you for choosing to dine with us and hope to see you again soon 🍥❤️🍜

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  5. Mikael

    Bristol1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food for both children and adults, but requires quite some time to choose while there is plenty to select from, especially if not accustom to Japanese food
    Kibou CliftonResponded 3 days ago
    We're delighted you and your family enjoyed your food 💕 Thank you for choosing to dine with us 😍🍜

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  6. David

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food choice and quantity excellent. Service and ambience perfect. We live in Geneva but fortunately our daughter is at university in Bristol so a great excuse to visit.

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  7. Patrick

    Bristol2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing as customer service. Good reputation must be constantly cultivated and this is the case. Highly recommended
    Kibou CliftonResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to us!😍Hope to have you back again soon🍜🍣

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  8. Antony

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and very lovely staff would definitely recommend

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  9. Jane

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Kibou and loved it. Great food and good atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

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  10. Lorraine

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional and the menu is substantial. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere as well

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Kibou Clifton is rated 4.7 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kibou Clifton

16 King's Rd, Bristol, Bristol City BS8 4AB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Clifton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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