Japanese food in Bath spans sushi counters, a dedicated ramen chain outpost, and a rotating izakaya residency, mostly clustered around Stall Street, St James’s Parade, and Shires Yard. Here are eight worth seeking out.

Hondo Sushi, on St James’s Parade, covers sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, tempura, donburi, teriyaki, and ramen – a broader pan-Asian menu than a strictly traditional Japanese restaurant, with reviewers also mentioning Korean dishes like bibimbap and kimchi on the menu.

It’s popular as a reliable, reasonably-priced option for Japanese and Korean-leaning dishes in one sitting, with sushi, sashimi, and ramen the most-praised items.

Hondo Sushi — 8-9 St James’s Parade, Bath BA1 1UL, UK | hondosushi.co.uk

Robun occupies Princes Buildings on George Street, a Japanese restaurant that’s also home to the Koji Izakaya residency on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, run by chef Joe Fowler of the Pony Restaurant Group.

At other times the kitchen serves its own Japanese menu, with a 3.9-star average across 646 reviews reflecting a more mixed, if still substantial, reputation.

Robun — Princes Buildings, 4 George St, Bath BA1 2ED, UK | robun.co.uk

Bath Sushi serves the Lower Bristol Road and Victoria Buildings area on the western edge of the centre, a straightforward sushi-focused menu away from the main Stall Street cluster.

A 4.4-star average across 472 reviews makes it a reliable choice for sushi on this side of the city.

Bath Sushi — 3, Victoria Buildings, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3EH, UK | bathsushi.uk

Kokoro is the Bath branch of the fast-casual Japanese chain, serving Stall Street with a teriyaki and donburi-focused counter-service menu aimed at a quick lunch or dinner.

A 4.4-star average across 331 reviews reflects consistent reviews for a format built around speed and reliability rather than a sit-down dining experience.

Kokoro — 33 Stall St, Bath BA1 1QG, UK | kokorouk.com

Tonkotsu is the Bath outpost of the London-founded ramen chain, bringing its pork-bone broth and noodle menu to Stall Street in the heart of the city.

A 4.8-star average across 202 reviews is among the strongest of any Japanese restaurant in Bath, reflecting the chain’s broader reputation for ramen.

Tonkotsu — 40 Stall St, Bath BA1 1QH, UK | tonkotsu.co.uk

Root occupies Shires Yard, and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings its ground floor becomes Koji, an izakaya-style residency led by chef Joe Fowler applying Japanese technique to British ingredients – think chalk stream trout nigiri, gyoza-stuffed chicken wings, and Japanese soufflé cheesecake, alongside house sakes, Japanese whiskies, and highballs.

A 4.8-star average across 117 reviews reflects strong early reviews for a format that’s part regular restaurant, part dedicated izakaya night.

Root — Root Shires Yard, Bath BA1 1BZ, UK | rootrestaurants.co.uk

Daruma Diner serves the High Street with a casual, diner-style take on Japanese food, distinct from the more formal sushi restaurants elsewhere in the city.

A 4.9-star average across 66 reviews is the highest of any Japanese restaurant in this guide, reflecting a strong early reputation from a smaller but enthusiastic customer base.

Daruma Diner — 3 High St, Bath BA1 4BX, UK | darumadiner.co.uk

itsu’s Bath branch sits on Stall Street, bringing the chain’s sushi-to-go and Asian-inspired hot and cold dishes format to the city centre for a quick lunch.

A 4.2-star average across 401 reviews fits the chain’s reputation nationally – a fast, reliable option rather than a destination sit-down restaurant.

itsu — 43 Stall St, Bath BA1 1QH, UK | itsu.com