Wow, this place is amazing! The food was cooked and served quickly and tasted delicious. My partner and I both had perfect dishes and were very full and satisfied from our food. The staff were so friendly and the water to our table was a nice touch on a hot day. We will definitely be returning to try more dishes from the menu.
Went for our monthly date night as we are both fond of japanese/asain food. Everything was really good. Wonderfully decorated, well presented and delicious food and great selection of sake which I loved. The Chilli Squid was a highlight. Only bad side was the waitress who spilled water over the table, apologised and then left us to clean it up. But that aside, great place and will return.
I had an amazing experience during my first visit to this restaurant. The establishment impressed me with its exceptional cleanliness. I decided to try the volcano salmon donburi, while my partner opted for the salmon in teriyaki sauce. Both dishes exceeded our expectations and were truly exquisite. It was an exciting opportunity for me to savour these flavors for the first time.
Had an amazing dinner here. Their ramen is authentic, the soup is so tasty, and sushi are great too. Staff are very friendly and the whole place is so clean. Love it and highly recommend it to anyone who likes Japanese food. Probably the best Japanese restaurant in Newcastle.
The food was incredible. Not sure on Yuzu juice but all good. Staff were excellent as well
A lovely relaxed experience.
They accommodated for having a child, keeping some of the sauces separate.
Asked about dietary requirements.
Served a very delicious lunch.
Would recommend
Probably the best Japanese place I’ve been in the UK. The vibe is chill and authentic. Ramen and tea taste incredible.
We had a delicious and authentic bowl of Japanese ramen with all the trimmings and with extra pulled pork!. Also, the carafe of cold Meijou sake went down a treat on such a sunny day. Service and atmosphere was perfect and would highly recommend. My lunch partner on this day was Japanese and she felt as enthusiastic about the meal as me, and also happy that a resturant such as Butakun is now present in Newcastle.
Cannot fault the service, the waiting staff were really cheerful and helpful. The food was well presented and taste was fine but nothing was outstanding, especially the ramen (would have liked a fattier broth, softer soya eggs, fall-apart pork). Might have expected better for the price.
I Would totally recommend this place to anyone that loves japanese food, ive gotta say this is now my Favourite one in newcastle of ones ives been to so far, First time going today, Choice to come on my own, really Friendly staff nice atmosphere didn't wait was seated straight away, Lot to choose from on the menu, even the food come quickly, id say it's a little on the expensive side But which one isnt but totally worth it I'd say and will totally be coming back.
My pictures don't do this place justice but promise it was really nice and filling.
Choose spicy chicken tori soup.
Great service and very delicious sushi and ramen. One of our favourite restaurants in Newcastle hands down!
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I don’t get into the centre of Newcastle much in the post Covid world, but yesterday I happened upon Butakun - a new (to me anyway) Japanese Ramen, Sushi and Sake joint at the heart of the city, opposite Haymarket bus depot. On a shopping trip with my mother (a recent convert to Japanese food) we decided to stop in for lunch. Butakun was a treat. Quiet pleasant atmosphere and delightful friendly welcoming staff. We ordered tempura vegetables with salmon, tuna, and avocado maki. Water was complimentary and I ordered a Nikka Whisky Highball (a little tart for me, but that was a personal taste. The drink was perfectly mixed). The food was beautifully prepared, presented, and delicious. Next time I’ll have to try the ramen. Everything on the extensive menu sounded good. It would take several visits to work my way through everything on the bill of fare I would like to sample. I also never got to the extensive sake selection. Oh well, next time. Highly recommend Butakun and will definitely return.
Great environment and service🙂
Sashimi is fresh and delicious(my frds said their sushi are nice, too)
just a small minor comment on the presentation of the assorted sashimi don(rice), it doesn’t look as great as how it tastes. (Maybe a change of the greens? Replacing crab sticks with other ingredients? Raw sweet shrimps instead of flattened cooked ones?)
Overall, reasonable price for a GREAT experience🙂👍🏻 my no.1 choice for Japanese cuisine in NCL city centre now!
One of the best restaurants in Newcastle full-stop.
From the owners of Chilli Padi, this is THE place to get top quality Japanese food in Newcastle. A must try.
The sushi was sublime, the oysters were fresh and the spicy tantan tonkotsu ramen was rich and spicy with the deep flavour you dream about.
It’s not cheap, but it’s well priced for the quality. The bento box is a decent way to try a mix of dishes, but I reckon you’ll need another main if you’re sharing to fill you up.
Located near The Hotspur, you can book in advance online (call-up if you don’t hear back), although there was lots of availability on the door when we came in. The team were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing.
I feel like I’ve been glowing with praise in Newcastle recently, but these restaurants have stepped up the levels - not only in terms of food quality but service and atmosphere as well.
Just discovered this new Japanese place, and it's almost on my doorstep. They've only been open a month, so not yet well known. They deserve to have great success. It was a Tuesday night, and almost empty, so not a lot of dining atmosphere, but the restaurant looks great, the staff were superb, and the food was amazing! Hope to be a regular here, and look forward to seeing it full!
What incredible food, a little different from the usual sushi/ ramen restaurant. It was quirky in its detail, and absolutely delicious. Service was a bit slow, although our waitron was pleasant enough, and it was a quiet night, so that let down the atmosphere.
Nice Japanese restaurant, the sushi tasted fresh. Service was good. Good atmosphere. It is slightly pricy. The Chirashi Don was nice, I thought it was better than the other Japanese restaurants in Newcastle, but it is also pricier, and the portion is not a lot. The Ramen was also good, and the price was more reasonable. Good sushi can be expensive though and I thought the quality was good.
Gorgeous first time visiting!
Didn't get photos of tuna maki, takoyaki or chicken dumplings...we ate them so quick! They were delicious!
My chicken teriyaki was very flavourful, however if you aren't used to big portions of rice, you will be defeated! Salmon volcano donburi was also big, but super creamy when you mixed the egg yolk in!! Also a nice touch receiving miso soup on the side.
Service was excellent! Will be back!
I had a wonderful time and the service was top, they came around and offered to refill the drinks very frequently. The food was incredible too and fairly priced.
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