Harden's says

New since March 2018, Gaijin is a cosy 10-seat venue run by Michal Kubiak from Poland, who produces authentic sushi with passion and dedication.

survey result

Summary

£107
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4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Brilliant sushi, always creative and beautifully served” is the attraction at this venue that is quite open about not being authentically Japanese – ‘gaijin’ means ‘foreigner’. A tiny 10-seat counter operation when it opened eight years ago, it took over the tattoo parlour next door to add additional table seating, and these days MasterChef: The Professionals 2021 champion Dan Lee (Brummie-born of English/Irish/Cantonese descent) offers what is billed as Birmingham’s first 15-course ‘omakase’ tasting menu.

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78 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AH

Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 75.00 Always available 15
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £45.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
78 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AH
Opening hours
Monday5 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday5 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday5 pm‑10 pm
Thursday5 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑8 pm

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