Rosie Alittlelusciousness
+4
There's a few restaurants I've been to that I sort of forget about.... not because they were bad or I didn't like them, but I just get so swept up in all the new openings and going back to local favourites that they slip through the net. So when I woke up one morning at Wilderness Festival declaring that I needed raw fish for lunch, everyone looked at me like I was crazy. But it was all I wanted and what I was determined to have, so off we went in pursuit of sashimi. And we found it at Kurobuta's stall in the restaurant tent. And then I remembered really loving the food at Kurobuta proper in London, so I booked into their Marble Arch branch for dinner with Emily and off we went. I'd only previously been to the Chelsea restaurant, so it was nice to check out their Marble Arch one. It's lighter and brighter and we nabbed an outside table before working our way through as much food as we could eat. We nibbled on sake, lemon, butter and salt flamed edamame while we read through the quite long menu and sipped on delicious Made in Provence rose, a bottle of which had come free with our meal as I'd booked a table for before 7pm through OpenTable. Then our real food started coming, and apart from the first and last dish we had, everything else was spot on. The first dish wasn't bad, there just wasn't enough of it to really tell if I liked it. Salmon gravadlax and avocado tartare, dill mayo, rice crunchies and fresh yuzu zest was light, but at about one forkful each I couldn't tell you much more than that.
What’s better than All You Can Drink? All You Can Drink AND Eat. The Boozy Bunchers have become pretty spoiled with some great brunch options in London and are now keen for more than just a couple of hours of unlimited boozing, now we want unlimited food as well. So for Vicky’s birthday, we decided on Kurobuta in Marble Arch which does a ‘party brunch’ with an Australian/Japanese twist. For £35 you can have unlimited access to their buffet featuring steak, sushi, build your own ramen and unlimited beer or wine or brunch punch and a welcome cachaça cocktail. The welcome cocktail is best avoided, very sugary. For an additional £10, you can get prosecco instead of wine, which 4 of us opted for.
Brilliant restaurant! Great variety of interesting dishes.. Highly recommended. Had the aubergine, pork buns, artichoke chopsticks & yellowtail sashimi. All brilliant! Also some good wines, beers & sakes to choose from. Funky decor & very nice vibe. A Must do when in this part of London
I first encountered Kurobuta about 18 months ago as a tiny pop-up in Cheslea. Since then, their success has led them to open their 'flagship' restaurant in Marble Arch. I've dined here on several occasions so I thought it was appropriate that I provide a review one of these days. The first thing that one notices about Kurobuta is it's quirky location. It's situated in an extremely residential area within Marble Arch. One literally walks by rows of town houses and apartments to finally arrive at the only place doing business on that road. The second thing one notices is the restaurant's interior - dangling light bulbs, abundant wooden furniture, dull lighting and loud music. I've seen this whole hipster-chic theme done hundreds of times (after all, it is a trend) but for some weird reason, it really worked for Kurobuta.
Kurobuta has been on my wish list for so long and I’ve read so many reviews on this restaurant that before I’ve even walked through the doors, I already know exactly what I want to order and I could probably write up my review before having even got there!. A girls lunch with Mum is the perfect reason to put my pre-organised Kurobuta plan into action and we take the sprog and head off to Marble Arch.
For a restaurant that uses terms like 'Tight-Ass Tuesdays' and 'Japanese Junk Food', I'm not sure why we were surprised that Kurobuta was so...hip. The location, tucked in around the more residential areas of Marble Arch, was perhaps a little misleading. Inside, Kurobuta is all dark wood and dim lighting, with Japanese inspired artwork and fairy lights decking the walls.
One of my favorite places in London ! Trendy and popular place with friendly staff with great vibe, crowd and music. The menu is exciting and gets your mouth watering just looking at it! There are some really exceptional dishes here and you have to pay for that, sure. Having said that, I never felt like we weren't getting value as the food was just sooooooo good. The BBQ Pork Belly in Steamed Buns, Wagyu Beef Sliders & the BBQ Kurobuta Pork Ribs were so good that I really have no idea how to describe them. Top those off with signature cocktaills, and you are in food heaven. We ended up paying 75 per head which is maybe a little overpriced, but overall the experience was good.
After a week of studying, I took a break on Saturday to celebrate the bff’s birthday. Originally the plan was to go out and dance the night away, but then age got the better of us and we decided to go on a mission to find some yummy food instead. A decision was made and a table was booked at Kurobuta’s Marble Arch (Edgware Road) branch. It had been raining for most of the day so I drove down and parking was relatively easy to locate.
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Kurobuta sprung to life as a pop-up in Chelsea (now a permanent fixture), before setting roots down in a quiet corner off Marble Arch. The space is airy and minimalist, not unlike a canteen with seating across longish communal tables with wooden benches, as well as bar stools against high table-tops. Natural light is aplenty and prettily complemented by the multitude of lamps hanging from the ceiling encasing halogen bulbs in wire cages. The ambience at lunch is quiet and lazy, while evenings are buzzy and bustling. Antipodean influences are felt throughout in the unhurried, laid back vibes and friendly, cheerful service.
Quirkily divided into categories like “Junk Food Japan”, “Something Crunchy” and “Significant Others”, the menu may stray from authenticity but there’s no denying that it is inspired. Each dish is a riot of flavours and textures, with umami-undertones to many of the plates. Flamed with sake, lemon, butter and salt, even simple edamame beans are transformed, while Hallsworth’s take on nasu dengaku deserves special mention – gooey, succulent bites of grilled miso-aubergine with candied walnuts for an extra-sweet finish. If you don’t fear the fried, then you’re in for a treat. The sweet potato fries are a must, to be indulgently dipped in the kimchi (fermented cabbage) mayo and jalapeño sauces, and if you fancy a Jappo take on spring rolls, then go for the jerusalem artichoke chopsticks with truffle ponzu dip.
I tried the Marble Arch Kurobuta after having repeatedly gone back for more of the Chelsea Kurobuta. The Marble Arch iteration has the same menu but the setting is bigger, noisier and slightly more impersonal.
I think in an attempt to bring things out in a more or less even way for the whole table (there were 7 of us) many of the dishes were not served hot. It's a shame because the food is actually very good and the Japanese-inspired menu very inventive.
Some of my favourites are the tea-smoked lamb (pictured), mushrooms with Gorgonzola, Wagyu beef sliders and pork belly buns with peanut sauce.
What an experience! Being from Southern California we are used to some good sushi but this was GREAT sushi! The owner was so sweet and really made us feel so welcomed. Highly recommended and take a look at these amazing photos… ZERO disappointment!
This is the second time me and my partner Tom have come here and we were so happy to be back. From the vibrant atmosphere to the delicious food, I can’t fault this restaurant. The staff are so welcoming and warm, the service is quick and food is always 10/10. We had the soft shell crab again and it’s the best we have ever had. We have been to a lot of sushi restaurants and the tuna nigiri here is unbeatable, so fresh and tastes amazing. The shrimp roll was also so good, everything is packed with flavour. The Japanese whiskey was good and the ‘drunken samurai’ cocktail was so tasty. We will definitely be back once again, (side note- the music in here is also so good, will defo have you dancing at your table :)
We had an amazing time and food for St. Valentines day. Good range from deal menu, vegan options available.Great service, especially from Ricardo(or Roberto, sorry). Very tasty and fresh food!! Yummy !!! Great cocktails and FOH was incredibly nice!
At the end of the meal we’ve got a free dessert 🍮
Would defo recommend and will come back soon!!!
Went for lunch, they have a small lunch menu of 3 plates and 1 side for £15. It's usually a pricey place so this is the inexpensive way to try their tasty food.
Food is so tasty! The combination of textures and flavors is incredible. Tuna sashimi pizza is a must try!
Food, ambiance and service all quite good. The warm edamame with butter and sea salt is a must have. Although we didn't try them the sliders and the pizza both looked quite Good. Overall we enjoyed our meal here.
2nd Visit- made a second visit her in less than two weeks and so impressed with the wonderful service. Went with my 5 year old and she was treated like royalty. Salmon Nigiri is my daughter's favorite and although not on the menu the chef offered to make it especially for her. The restaurant really bent over backwards to accommodate all requests. Wonderful to see such exceptional service exists! Thank you so much!
I got to say I had high expectations for this place but maybe over hyped it for myself. The place is funky and casual and not what you would expect for Asian/Japanese food culture, but it was quite cool and funky at the same time! The staff were very good, friendly and lively. The singer with guitar was a nice touch for a Sunday afternoon.
The food was a bottomless buffet from an offer and so I guess I was expecting much more or more of a selection. It was flavoursome and exciting so the quality was certainly there. The cocktails were very good though and so was the buzzing atmosphere so overall a good time had.
Great dining atmosphere and friendly staff. Limited menu but all the dishes were amazing, You have to try the sake flamed edamames these were unreal!! The sushi was fresh and I like the crispy spicy tuna.
Korubata was an amazing spot to get fresh sushi and the best service. We were seated promptly given such a warm welcome and had our tastebuds explode with joy because of the flavors each item had. Not only was the food mouthwatering, but the drinks and the exceptional service is something all restaurants should follow. Service is key in my book and they exceeded expectations. Thank you Ronaldo, cheers!
Good vibes place with very charming and polite staff. It is definitely not an authentic Japanese cuisine but it's a good experience and a place to have a good time with friends and have party snacks. The spicy tuna roll is indeed very, very hot and it comes with a polite warning and a sake reward for the courage. The crispy duck is also good, served in a way as a Beijing duck, but quite different. Thanks for the good time.
Tatsy food , welcoming and fun staff! Loved the mushrooms, the miso eggplant all the sushi rolls, carpaccios and everything was delicious. A few serving improvements could be necessary but overall I would go back again. Liked the outdoor sitting option as well👍
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