Unique Magazine October 2014
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18 Regent St, Cheltenham,<br />
Gloucestershire<br />
GL50 1HE<br />
01242 300161<br />
www.kibousushi.com<br />
A hidden little gem I had heard about<br />
in Regent Street prepares traditional<br />
and has claimed to provide ‘proper’<br />
sushi in the centre of Cheltenham. As<br />
a sushi fan I have been enjoying the<br />
landing of Yo Sushi as most have but<br />
I have been summoned to try ‘proper’<br />
sushi and as if I would turn down the<br />
opportunity to eat sushi.<br />
This small, intimate restaurant gives<br />
a warm personal feeling as you walk<br />
through the door and thank goodness<br />
I had booked! They are already<br />
turning people away, this I thought<br />
was impressive! I learnt that Kibou<br />
actually suggest a 2 hour service<br />
time. This is anything but a whizzing<br />
service of in and out quick fish.<br />
I am seated and given a menu and<br />
to my surprise it’s a small selection<br />
and I don’t feel overwhelmed by the<br />
choices. The staff were informative<br />
about specials and ingredients and<br />
everything was made fresh to order. I<br />
ordered one of my regular favourites<br />
the Edamame Beans….and I ask<br />
naively ‘what is the black salt?’ The<br />
waitress tells me that it is a Black<br />
Sea Salt from Hawaiian Lava. So I<br />
learn something new and enjoy.<br />
I ordered the Katsu Curry one of<br />
my favourites, and something I love<br />
making at home. The chicken was<br />
beautifully tender and the sticky<br />
rice was perfect, all presented in a<br />
traditional box. I love this extra little<br />
touch (plus I want some for home!)<br />
The special steak that they were<br />
offering was Terryaki Steak, this<br />
again lived up to recommendations,<br />
a mouth-watering tender steak with<br />
the rice was a perfect dish.<br />
So what about the traditional little<br />
pieces of sushi? The Hosomaki<br />
were perfect rolled and beautifully<br />
presented with a lot of love prepared<br />
in each roll. These have left a taste in<br />
my mouth for more.<br />
In true style as one must, I had to<br />
drink the Jasmine tea throughout my<br />
experience and what a difference.<br />
Kibou have been selective on<br />
their ingredients and made sure<br />
everything is an acquired taste. I<br />
have not tasted Jasmine like it….<br />
so now I know I will become a snob<br />
to Jasmine teas in Chinese and<br />
Japanese restaurants.<br />
I highly recommended Kibou<br />
to anyone but book to avoid<br />
disappointment, and you won’t<br />
be left disappointed. This hidden<br />
gem is perfect for sushi lovers of<br />
Cheltenham.<br />
page 10<br />
http://www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk
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