Kibou

The first London outpost from the Cheltenham-born Japanese restaurant. If you’re in the mood for refined elegance then it probably isn’t the place for you. But this Battersea spot with graffiti and pop art-style interiors is a real crowd pleaser, great for groups and people with young, fussy children. While their surf-and-turf nigiri (seared salmon with wagyu beef and truffle mayo), Kibou volcano rolls (salmon, avocado and tobiko) aren’t the most ‘authentic’, their sushi and sashimi offering is delicious, and the service is prompt and with a smile. Kibou also has locations in Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and Solihull, if you’re looking for an out-of-town fish fix.