What a week it's turning out to be for one of Nottingham's best-loved restaurants. First Kushi-ya was catapulted into the national spotlight by restaurant critic Jay Rayner who proclaimed it brilliant value, utterly delicious and his "restaurant of the year."
Now, the Japanese grill has been named one of the Michelin inspectors' favourite new restaurants, earning it recognition in the revered worldwide food bible. Tucked away down Cannon Court, an alleyway off Long Row, the Japanese grill has earnt a huge following since originally starting out as a pop-up.
An inspector said: "This simple yet inviting first floor space features an opening kitchen and counter dining. The cooking is Japanese but we're not talking about sushi; instead they specialise in kushiyaki: skewers of meat and vegetables cooked over a charcoal grill. Sharing is encouraged and prices are easy on the pocket. Extend the evening with a visit to their bar, Yokocho, a few steps away in Hurts Yard."
