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SHIN Japanese Kitchen & Bar

4.6
·491k reviews·,

Experience a unique Japanese kitchen and bar with vibrant, arty decor, serving delicious ramen, sushi, and other Japanese delights.

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Best Time

Wed/Fri 18-21h

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SHIN Japanese Kitchen & Bar

Highlights

Highlights

Must-see attractions

Experience a unique Japanese kitchen and bar with vibrant, arty decor, serving delicious ramen, sushi, and other Japanese delights.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Amazing food, absolutely brilliant, wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff."

TIP

Lunchtime Portions

Visit during lunchtime for generous portions at reasonable prices.

Highly Recommended Bibimbap

Regular customers highly recommend trying the bibimbap.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 5PM

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+44 24 7655 1377

Address

2, Priory Place, Fairfax St, Coventry CV1 5SQ, United Kingdom

Insta-Factor

High

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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Authentic Ramen and Sushi

Authentic Ramen and Sushi

Savor rich broths of ramen and expertly crafted sushi rolls, praised by diners for their high quality and authentic flavors.

Unique Arty Decor

Unique Arty Decor

Immerse yourself in a cool, artistic atmosphere with unique decor that enhances the dining experience.

Delectable Bento Boxes

Delectable Bento Boxes

Enjoy well-portioned and visually appealing bento boxes, a popular choice for a satisfying meal.

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Weekend treat that did not dissapoint!!! Lobster ramen!! 😍😍 📍Shin Japanese Kitchen & Bar - Coventry Run don’t walk!!!! #ramen #ramenlover #lobsterramen #coventryeats #coventryfoodspots #coventryfoodblogger
@jamie__peterson
17 likes • 2.1K views

Lunchtime Portions

Visit during lunchtime for generous portions at reasonable prices.

Highly Recommended Bibimbap

Regular customers highly recommend trying the bibimbap.

📸 SHIN Japanese, the sister spot to Noodle Bar, also run by Alan and serving serious style and serious flavour in a totally instagrammable setting. One happy diner on TripAdvisor said: “A fantastic experience with great food, surroundings and front of house staff…and great food – did I mention the food. The Kara-age was the best I've had out.” Whether you’re here for ramen, sushi, kara-age or kats...
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SHIN Japanese Kitchen & Bar #japanesefood #placestoeat #coventry #leicester #birmingham
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Food Quality Variability

Be aware that food quality can sometimes be inconsistent.

Consider 2-for-1 Cocktails

Enjoy tasty 2-for-1 cocktails and mocktails to complement your meal.

We had such an amazing experience at Shin Japanese Restaurant! The flavours were unmatched 😍😍😋 #japanesefood #sukiaki #coventryrestaurant
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Lunchtime Portions

Visit during lunchtime for generous portions at reasonable prices.

Highly Recommended Bibimbap

Regular customers highly recommend trying the bibimbap.

Food Quality Variability

Be aware that food quality can sometimes be inconsistent.

Consider 2-for-1 Cocktails

Enjoy tasty 2-for-1 cocktails and mocktails to complement your meal.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

SHIN Japanese Kitchen & Bar offers a unique, arty atmosphere with generally well-regarded ramen and sushi. While many praise the delicious food and friendly staff, some reviews highlight inconsistencies in quality and less pleasant service experiences, particularly with specific staff members. Despite these concerns, the restaurant is often recommended for its ambiance and flavorful dishes.

"Absolutely love the atmosphere of this place! I always come here for the bibimbap and it never disappoints! The service is good, however, the staff can come off as rude at times so it’s really a 50/50 for me. Other than that the food and the atmosphere are great and I would definitely recommend the place!"

Nat

"I had heard amazing reviews from friends and wanted to give it a good try, we came with a group of 6 of us. Ambience was nice and the interior was cosy.

Although the presentation was alright, sadly the food was terrible for me personally. I found 3 bugs in my food, photo includes a circle of it, and zoomed in photo. Sent it back and ordered a different roll, but it was tasteless and the rice was way overcooked and extremely mushy. Wish they had offered to compensate for the bug, but alias I don’t plan to return."

Crystal Grace Goh

"Decor and service was nice, the tables and seating could be more clean and the smell in the restaurant wasn't pleasant.

Food was very much of a gamble, you don't know if you'll get what's shown on the menu pictures or whether you'll get what the name suggests. The nice items such as dragon roll sushi and tempuras can be really good, the badly made ones like the omurice which is dry, salty and doesn't contain any of the flavouring that omurice should have; gyudon which is supposed to be a sweet and mild fatty beef slice with onions, contains no onions, beef were large chunks and flavouring is something between a typical Sichuan stir fry and a Korean beef dish, mysteriously also contains large chili pieces, is absolutely unpalatable and disappointing. Previously also tried matcha tiramisu which is laughable... The topping had no matcha and the entire slice of cake tastes nothing like matcha but just the sponge cake bottom containing a faint hint of green. Overall the food from this place is as far as it is from Coventry to Japan as how far it is from being able to call itself "authentic Japanese food". After trying multiple options I probably won't visit again."

Rong Shen

What People Like

Arty and cool atmosphere
Delicious ramen and sushi
Friendly and personable staff

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality
Rude or dismissive staff
Unpleasant restaurant smell

Frequently Asked Questions

Signature dishes include authentic ramen, sushi rolls like the dragon roll, and bibimbap. Many also enjoy the karaage and bento boxes.

Yes, the restaurant is noted for its cool, unique, and arty decor, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere.

Information on specific dietary accommodations like vegetarian or vegan options is not readily available, but it's advisable to inquire directly.

Consider visiting for lunch for good value portions. Some customers suggest being aware of potential food quality variations.

Yes, SHIN Japanese Kitchen & Bar features a full bar and offers 2-for-1 cocktails and mocktails.

While many praise the friendly staff, some reviews mention inconsistencies and negative experiences with specific employees.

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