Nottingham🇬🇧Kushi-ya: Nottingham’s Hidden Skewer Heaven 🍢✨

If you're exploring Nottingham’s food scene and haven’t been to Kushi-ya, you’re seriously missing out! Tucked away in the city centre, this cozy spot delivers big on flavour, creativity, and atmosphere. 🇯🇵🍽️ Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and even better to taste👨🍳🔥The chicken was juicy with just the right char, the pork belly melted in the mouth, and the veggie skewers were packed with umami goodness. Each bite was perfectly seasoned, and the sauces added just the right punch without stealing the spotlight. 🌶️🥓🍄Beyond the skewers, the small plates added variety and surprise — think crispy textures, bold flavours, and artistic plating. 🥢💫 Lunch offer Snacks: furikake prawn toast Skewers: beef, black garlic mustard & tiger prawn, peanut butter miso Sticky rice with curry sauce Snacks: furikake prawn toast Skewers: chicken tsukune, tare, eggyolk & oyster mushroom, sesame sauce Sticky rice with curry sauce Drink: Yuzu Lemonade 🥪 Furikake Prawn Toast (Snack): Crispy and golden on the outside, juicy and flavour-packed inside — this elevated prawn toast is topped with furikake for an extra umami kick. A crunchy, savoury bite that sets the tone perfectly. 🥩 Beef Skewer with Black Garlic Mustard: Smoky, tender beef paired with bold, punchy black garlic mustard. Rich, deep flavours with just the right hint of tang — a skewer that lingers in the best way. 🦐 Tiger Prawn Skewer with Peanut Butter Miso: A standout combo — sweet, succulent prawn meets nutty, savoury miso. The peanut butter adds creaminess, creating a totally unique and satisfying bite. 🍗 Chicken Tsukune Skewer with Tare & Egg Yolk: A Japanese classic done right — juicy chicken meatball glazed in glossy tare sauce, made even richer when dipped in the creamy raw egg yolk. Pure indulgence! 🍄 Oyster Mushroom Skewer with Sesame Sauce: Meaty, earthy mushrooms grilled to perfection, drizzled with a velvety sesame sauce. A great vegetarian option that doesn’t hold back on flavour. 🍋 Yuzu Lemonade: Bright, zesty, and incredibly refreshing — this lemonade balances the citrusy tang of yuzu with just the right touch of sweetness. Service was friendly and staff took time to explain the menu, made great pairing suggestions, and ensured everything ran smoothly. Whether it’s a date night or a foodie adventure with friends, Kushi-ya hits the sweet spot. 🧡 Already planning my next visit — this place is a gem! 💎 #globalcookiecrumbs_nottingham #globalcookiecrumbs_foodie #kushiya #nottinghameats #japaneseskewers #hiddengem #citycentredining #modernjapanese #foodiefinds #ukfoodie #tasteofjapan #foodadventures #yummyskewers #nottinghamrestaurants #diningexperience #skewerlove #grilledgoodness #smallplatesbigflavour #musttryeats #gourmetjourney #foodloversunite #eatsofinstagram #deliciousbites #toppicksnotts #nottsfoodscene #foodcrush #fusionflavours #japanesevibes #eatdrinkexplore #foodieuk