- Mon:
- Closed
- Tue:
- 6:30pm-9pm
- Wed:
- 6:30pm-9pm
- Thu:
- 6:30pm-9:30pm
- Fri:
- 6:30pm-9:30pm
- Sat:
- 6:30pm-9:30pm
- Sun:
- Closed
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In the middle of Lenton, just outside of Nottingham city centre, is the unique Higoi Japanese restaurant. The area is primarily populated by students, but this little eaterie is always busy due to their innovative approach to cooking and commitment to serving fresh, tasty food. Lenton is just a tad west of the city, so Higoi on the central Lenton Boulevard is perfect if you’re looking to pop in for some food on the way home after a busy day shopping in Nottingham, or if you live in the area and fancy straying outside of the noisy city centre for a relaxing dining experience.
This bijou restaurant is always full of regulars, so be sure that you book to avoid disappointment! Once inside, you’ll feel transported to a cosy Japanese restaurant, and the dark red décor, wood-panelled walls and intimate, chic atmosphere will put you in the mood for your upcoming meal.
There’s one main reason for Higoi’s incredible success: the food. If you’re looking to treat yourself to authentic, expertly prepared Japanese specialities then you won’t regret visiting Higoi. The food is always presented immaculately, adding to the overall impression of great care and attention being lavished upon diners. The menu handily features explanatory notes and a Japanese glossary of ingredients, so newcomers will know what to expect, and the staff are always happy to help recommend dishes to suit your appetite. Try the delicate Zensai¸small starter dishes, like the crispy edamame beans or the
If you’re looking for a lively, traditional Japanese restaurant near Nottingham then Higoi should be top of your list for their faultless approach to serving real Japanese dishes.
Sashimi
Sashimi is extremely fresh raw fresh, carefully sliced into various forms and artfully presented. It is served with authentic imported Higoi special Soy sauce and wasabi.
Assorted Sashimi
Assorted sashimi according to availability
sashimi main
- £19.50
sashimi light
- £15.50
tuna 5 pieces
- £5.90
salmon rose 2 pieces
- £5.40
Assorted Sushi & Sashimi
sushi & sashimi dinner
Age-tofu assorted sashimi, assorted sushi, miso soup and dessert
- £28.00
Extra
sashimi sauce
- £0.50
japanese mayonnaise
- £0.50
gazi
- £1.00
real wasabi
- £0.50
Sushi
Hligoo's sushi dishes are all custom made to order using only the freshest ingredients. Please bear with us as our chefs creates your unique sushi selection
Assorted Sushi & Roll
sushi main
8 pieces nigiri and cut roll
- £16.50
sushi light
5 pieces nigiri and cut roll
- £11.50
Assorted Nigiri Sushi
8 pieces
- £13.50
Nigiri Sushi (1 piece)
salmon
- £2.00
tuna
- £2.20
snow crab leg
- £3.50
sweet prawn
- £1.90
cooked prawn
- £1.80
octopus
- £1.80
seabass
- £2.00
Extras
surfclam
- £1.80
cuttlefish
- £1.70
scallop
- £2.00
salmon egg
- £2.00
eel
- £2.20
sweet tofu or inazi (v)
- £1.50
Higoi Unique Sushi
Lightly Grilled Sushi
seares sushi
Lightly grilled tuna, salmon and white fish. Various taste of sushi
- 3 pieces £6.50
seared salmon roll
Lightly grilled salmon roll with spicy miso sauce
- £8.50
Cut Roll Sushi
nagoyan roll
Crispy breaded chicken breast, creamy sauce and miso sauce
- £6.00
chicken katsu curry roll
Crispy breaded chicken breast with Japanese curry sauce
- £6.00
seabass fish finger roll
Crispy breaded seabass
- £6.50
nippon duck roll
Japanese style slow-cooked tender duck with cucumber, spring onions and miso sauce
- £7.00
izo-izo roll
Colourful sushi roll made with a variety of fresh fish, avocado and tempura vegetable
- £8.50
spicy tuna
- £5.50
spicy salmon
- £5.00
prawn roll
Tempura king prawn
- £5.00
crab roll
Tempura king prawn
- £6.00
avocado roll (v)
- £3.50
ASPARAGUS roll (v)
With tempura asparagus
- £4.00
vegetable big roll (v)
- £4.50
takuan radish roll
- £3.50
cucumber roll
- £3.50
Tapas Style Dishes
Seafood & Meat
salmon creamy croquette
5 pieces
- £4.00
chicken yakitori skewer
3 pieces
- £4.50
crispy octopus karaage
Deep fried octopus
- £4.90
black cod
Grilled marinated black cod with miso sauce. Unlike ordinary cod, this premium fish is found in the North Pacific and is important to Japan. Marinated in Kyoto style white miso
- £16.00
- Tapas set £22.00
iseebi lobster
Half grilled "Iseebi lobster". "Iseebi" Japanese spring lobster lives in the Pacific Ocean around Japan. It is a popular item in high class Japanese cuisine
- £16.00/£22.00
Tempura
Deep fried in a light crisp batter unlike others. Served with a fresh grated ginger, radish soy sauce and seaweed stock-based "tentsuyu" dipping sauce which best matches this dish
king prawn
- £9.00
- Tapas set £15.00
soft shell crab
- £9.50
- Tapas set £15.50
zuwai kani
Snow crab legs (5 pieces). Snow crab known as Zuwai Kani found deep in the sea around the Northern Sea of Japan. It is often used in high class cuisine
- £13.50
- Tapas set £19.50
Teriyaki, Vegetables & Noodles
Grilled steak with slightly sweet soy sauce based sauce
chicken breast
- £5.90
uk beef sirloin 180g
- £15.00
- Tapas set £21.00
uk beef fillet (140g)
- £17.00/£23.00
wagyu beef (ribeye 100g)
- £38.50/£44.50
Vegetables
vegetables tempura
- £7.80
- Tapas set £13.80
AGEDASHI tofu or aubergine
Deep fried served with grated radish, ginger and finely chopped spring onion in tentsuyu sauce
- £4.60
grilled miso aubergine
Grilled aubergine with miso sauce
- £4.90
vegetable croquette
Pumpkin and potato
- £4.50
edamame
Boiled young soybeans with seasalt
- £3.50
Noodle
Soy sauce or miso based soup served with fresh noodles, topped with grilled pork, green vegetable, half egg and spring onions
shoyu ramen
Soy sauce based
- £7.90
miso ramen
Miso paste based
- £7.90
Tapas Meal Set Menu
Choose 1 each from A or B served with sushi rolls (3pieces), miso soup (vegetarian miso soup & +0.50) & rice.
A
agedashi tofu (v)
agedashi Aubergine (v)
Grilled miso aubergine (v)
vegetable croquette (v)
salmon creamy croquette
chicken yakitori skewer
crispy octopus karaage
sashimi tuna (4 pieces)
sashimi salmon rose
B
vegetables tempura (v)
- £13.80
king prawn tempura
- £15.00
soft shell crab tempura
- £15.50
zuwai kani tempura
- £19.50
black cod
- £22.00
iseebi lobster
- £22.00
uk beef sirloin (180g)
- £21.00
uk beef fillet (140g)
- £23.00
wagyu beef ribeye (100g)
- £44.50
Tea Rice
Grilled eel, crispy tempura king prawn or vegetables on seasoned boiled rice. Served with clear soup and garnish
tea rice eel
- £12.90
tea rice prawn
- £11.90
tea rice vegetables
- £9.30
Main Al La Carte Menu
steak don meal
Mega-sized beef sirloin (200g) marinated in original sauce, served on boiled rice and topped with fried vegetables. Accompanied by salad and miso soup
- £16.90
Grilled Curry
Breaded crispy chicken or prawn with traditional curry with cheese, served with boiled rice and salad
chicken katsu
- £9.80
king prawn katsu
- £11.50
Accompaniment
miso soup
Traditionally, soup is taken throughout the meal, not just at the beginning
- £2.00
vegetarian miso soup
- £2.50
boiled rice
We only use the finest imported Japanese rice
- £2.00
pickled vegetables
Japanese pickled mixed vegetables
- £2.50
Tonkotsu Ramen
Authentic Hakata style Tonkotsu ramen
- £10.50
Tonkotsu pork broth served with thin and straight noodles, topped with 2 slices of pork chashu, green vegetable, half egg and spring onions
Kaiseki
Authentic Japanese dinner course
These special menus may be ordered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays only. For a minimum of two persons. Please book at least 2 days in advance.
Kaiseki
- Per person £48.00
zensai (assorted hors de'oeuvre)
suimono (clear soup)
yakimono (assorted raw fish)
agemono ( deep fried food)
nimono (simmered food)
sunomono (VINEGAR food)
mushimono (steamed food)
gohan (boiled rice)
misoshizu (soy bean soup)
tsukemono (pickles)
okashi (dessert)
Sukiyaki
- Per person £26.00
Thin sliced British beef fillet, udon noodle, tofu and seasonal vegetables simmered in Sukiyaki sauce
Yosenabe
- Per person £25.00
Seabass, salmon, king prawn, scallop, shumai, tofu, udon noodles and seasonal vegetables simmered in soup
