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This is a nice Korean place in the heart of Leeds. We were 5 of us (2 kids) for lunch and the place was just filling up around lunch time.
Service is good. The place has a lot of natural light, which we liked.
We ordered the following :
1) Topokki with fish cake in Korean Sweet Chili Sauce - We asked the chef to ring down the spice a little for the kids. This was a well balanced dish (I have had spicier topokki in Singapore). The rice cakes were nice and chewy and we opted for the extra cheese.
2) Honey Mustard chicken - Another dish that was done right. Chicken glazed with honey and mustard. Nice to bit into and savour.
3) OBA Salt & Pepper Karaage cheese powdered chicken wings - This was just ok according to me. Chicken a bit too bony for my liking.
4) Chicken Teriyaki - Soft tender chicken, this was really good. Teriyaki sauce is served on the side, so you can choose to dip our pour. We poured so the chicken mixes well with the sauce.
5) Apple & Elderflower fizz and Passion Fruit cooler - some mocktails to wash it all down! No
This lovely establishment came as a very welcome surprise after a busy day... Very accommodating staff, delightful ambience and the nicest food ever. They serve halal chicken and beef which was such a nice option to have. The sushi was so fresh i cannot remember having nigiri and sashimi that delicate and soft. I loved the mocktails, pink lemonade was amazing! The staff couldn't have helped more with a homely, comfortable and respectful manner, I couldn't recommend this place more! Definitely one to visit but make sure to book as tables can be busy! Korean and Japanese food done right... looking forward to my next visit!!!!!
I was visiting Leeds with friends in a few bands. Before showtime we went for some food, and the restaurant was almost right in front of The Key Club nearby. We went in there with sparkly water, and was kindly greeted with glasses, as they thought it was beer. We sat down in a calm environment with friendly staff. We ordered food and was served quick. The food was lovely and was served quickly, as there were no other guests at that time. I, for some reason, ordered chips and not rice, which was a mistake. They should never add chips as an option to asian food. But, ordering chips that didn't stand out from any other chips, was my mistake. All in all great time at the restaurant, and I would come back next time I fly to England.
I want to thank Oba for being such a unique restaurant. Not only is the food delicious, the staff absolutely amazing and the atmosphere one of a kind but the staff at Oba went their way to make me a surprise for my birthday. By the time I have arrived at the restaurant, the table was decorated, had balloons prepared and was gifted a card wishing me happy birthday (the sweetest honestly!!). After finishing the fantastic food (would recommend the kimchi fried rice and topokki- scrumptious!!), i was served a birthday drink and the staff sang happy birthday to me which i was really touched by. Thank you so much to the staff and chefs for making my birthday special. Will forever remember the experience!!
We visited there without booking.
It was Tuesday night and no one was there.I had great Bibimbap and Asahi tap,
Made me so happy! Great customer service and it’s at the Merrion centre the location is convenient too.
Good location, good selections with good price. Spacious place for dining in. Fab and friendly staff. Their food is decent and tasty. The portion is good, not too big nor too small. We ordered Japanese food and the presentation was simpler than we imagined, however, it tasted better than we imagined! The Korean classic foods were delicious as well. They have vegetarian options which is brilliant. But they seem they did not distinguish vegeterian&vegan foods properly (we were a bit confused when we first looked at the menu) - therefore if you are looking for vegan foods you need to confirm with the staff (for example eggs). They are very friendly. You can also ask for a discount (as a student).
Popped in for quick lunch, service was fast and responsive and my food soon arrived. Must be magical kitchen as it was really quick, a little bit of fusion Korean and Japanese, could of stayed all day sipping cocktails and eating. Would recommend to try.
So glad I found this place, it's beautiful. I was surprised it wasn't as busy as it deserves but it was a Sunday afternoon. Staff are so, so lovely and very attentive, their service was 5* and the food... Insane. I'll be going back as soon as possible! Very fairly priced too. Highly recommend. Thank you to all at Oba for a lovely, lovely time
We booked for the Bottomless Brunch for my husbands birthday and they made a fantastic effort - with decorations and balloons and a special birthday cocktail 🍹! - and it was truly fantastic! overall, the food and service was impeccable, portions were great and the alcohol elements were outstanding! Our fizz was consistency topped up and the cocktails were excellent accompaniments- overall an excellent experience and one we’d happily recommend to people. We’ll be back, especially for the chicken starter! 👌🏻 Thanks again xx
Absolutely amazing food and friendly service. Got chatting with the owner who really went the extra mile in making us feel welcome, including a free traditional drink on the house. Even met the chef who’s experience explains why the food was so good. Best Japanese food we’ve tasted from guests who have been to many restaurants. Great little find!
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