Japanese Restaurants in Bath: Sushi, Ramen and Where to Book
The best Japanese restaurants in Bath for ramen, sushi, home cooking and a charcoal grill, with opening times, booking and menu prices where shown, checked on each restaurant's own website on 5 November 2026.
In short: the best Japanese restaurants in Bath for most people are Tonkotsu on Stall Street for ramen (bowls £13.95 to £18.95, no bookings) and Hondo Sushi on St James's Parade for sushi and groups. Robun on George Street is the one for a charcoal grill and sake. For a quick box, go to itsu. Daruma Diner in Weston scores the same as Tonkotsu for home-cooked Japanese food, but opens only four days a week. Checked on 5 November 2026.
Bath has a small Japanese scene, so this is a short list. These are the Japanese restaurants, sushi and ramen places in our directory that we could confirm are trading, ranked by our score. We read each one's own website on 5 November 2026. Prices change, so treat them as a guide.
| Restaurant | Best for | Price from its menu | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonkotsu (8.5) | Ramen | Ramen £13.95 to £18.95 | No, walk in |
| Daruma Diner (8.5) | Home cooking | Monthly menu on its website | Online or by text |
| Hondo Sushi (7.8) | Sushi, groups | Not shown online | Form on its website |
| itsu (7.4) | A quick bite | Not shown on its Bath page | None mentioned |
| Robun (6.8) | Robata, sake | Menus on its website | Online or 01225 433200 |
Where are the best Japanese restaurants in Bath?
Four of the five are in the city centre and Daruma Diner is in Weston village, so the choice comes down to what you want to eat and how far you will go. The table above runs from the highest score down.
Where can I get ramen in Bath?
Tonkotsu is the specialist. Hondo Sushi serves ramen too, as part of a longer menu.
Tonkotsu
A ramen chain that makes its noodles and broths fresh every day, opposite the Roman Baths. It is the easiest good meal in the centre if you have not booked anywhere, because you cannot book here.
- 🍜 Tonkotsu ramen £15.95
- 💷 Weekday lunch £10.50, to 5pm
- 🥟 Gyoza £7.25 to £8.25
- ⏰ 11.30am to 10pm, Fri and Sat to 10.30pm
- 📍 40 Stall Street, City Centre
Good to know: the kitchen closes 30 minutes before the doors. A small bowl costs 25% less, kids' bentos are £7.95, and the chicken is halal slaughtered, though Tonkotsu says it is handled in non-halal kitchens, so it cannot rule out cross-contamination. The Japanese Mushroom Miso ramen at £13.95 has a konbu and shiitake broth and lists no meat; tell the manager about any allergy or diet when you arrive.
Where can I get sushi in Bath?
Go to Hondo Sushi for a full sushi menu, Robun for sushi as part of a longer dinner, and itsu for a box to take away.
Hondo Sushi
Hand-made sushi in every form, from nigiri and temaki to uramaki and sashimi, plus ramen, donburi, curry rice and bento boxes. With 80 seats, it suits a big group.
- 🍣 Sushi, ramen, bento
- ⏰ Daily, 12pm to 10pm
- 🌱 Vegetarian dishes
- 📞 Book on its website
- 📍 St James's Parade, City Centre
Good to know: the website's menu page lists sections but no prices, so check the ordering page or call 01225 920420 before you budget.
itsu
Fast, Asian-inspired food rather than a Japanese restaurant as such: sushi, gyoza, bao, soups and rice bowls, opposite the Roman Baths. Good for a quick lunch between sights, not for an evening out.
- ⏰ Daily, 10.30am to 9pm
- 💷 Half price, last half hour
- 🛵 Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat
- 📍 43 Stall Street, City Centre
Where can I get home-cooked Japanese food in Bath?
Go to Daruma Diner, the one place on this list outside the city centre.
Daruma Diner
A small restaurant in Weston village serving what it calls traditional home-cooked Japanese food, with a monthly menu. It is opposite the war memorial, and the No. 4 bus from town stops close by.
- ⏰ Thu 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 8pm
- ⏰ Fri to Sun 12pm to 3pm
- 🥡 Takeaway, collection only
- 📞 Online or text 07591 235578
- 📍 3 High Street, Weston
Good to know: it is closed Monday to Wednesday and has only six tables, so booking is a good idea, though not essential. Parties of more than six contact it directly, and the monthly menu is on its website.
Where can I go for a special Japanese meal in Bath?
Robun is the dressed-up choice, and the only place on this list built around a charcoal robata grill. It has the lowest score of the five, so weigh that before you book.
Robun
Meat, seafood and vegetables grilled over charcoal and served as sharing plates, with sushi, sashimi, tempura and bao, and a list of sake and Japanese whisky. The seven-course Chef's Table seats six to eight guests.
- 🍱 Lunch, midday to 3pm
- 🍣 Sushi, sashimi, tempura
- ⏰ 12pm to 11pm, Sun to 10pm
- 📞 Online or 01225 433200
- 📍 4 Princes Buildings, George Street, City Centre
Good to know: the prices are in the menus on its website, so check them before you budget. Groups of nine or more arrange tables by email through its booking page.
Another Japanese place in our directory, temporarily closed
This one was not open on 5 November 2026, so check before you make the trip.
- Bath Sushi, Lower Bristol Road, Oldfield Park: its website says it is temporarily closed for essential maintenance works and gives no reopening date. It scores 7.8, and its online menu lists nigiri, uramaki, temaki, donburi and noodles.
Japanese restaurants in Bath: questions
What is the best Japanese restaurant in Bath?
For ramen, Tonkotsu on Stall Street, which scores 8.5. For sushi and a full Japanese menu, Hondo Sushi on St James's Parade, which scores 7.8. Daruma Diner in Weston also scores 8.5, for home-cooked Japanese food.
Where can I get sushi in Bath?
Sit down at Hondo Sushi on St James's Parade or Robun on George Street, or pick up a box at itsu on Stall Street. Bath Sushi's website said it was temporarily closed on 5 November 2026.
Where can I get ramen in Bath?
Tonkotsu on Stall Street is the ramen specialist, with bowls from £13.95. Hondo Sushi serves ramen too.
Do I need to book a Japanese restaurant in Bath?
Not at Tonkotsu, which is not taking bookings. Hondo Sushi and Robun both take reservations through their websites, and Robun also takes them on 01225 433200. Daruma Diner has few tables and says booking is a good idea, online or by text.
Are there vegetarian options at Japanese restaurants in Bath?
Yes. Tonkotsu's mushroom miso ramen at £13.95 lists no meat, and Hondo Sushi says vegetarian dishes are available.