Koj - Cheltenham

Came to Koj pop up restaurant as a surprise to celebrate my boyfriend's 30th, since Japanese food is a big love of ours. We were not disappointed the space is quirky and cosy, and their order and it comes when ready informal menu approach was fun and very Japanese! The cocktails were absolutely excellent, they lived up to their theatrical presentation. Every dish was packed with flavour, right down to the rice and edamame I can't pick a favourite but I can tell you I could eat this food every day for the rest of my life and never get bored absolutely wonderful. It was as good (and some dishes better) as anything we ate while in Japan. Last but not least the staff were so friendly, enthusiastic and on the ball really very impressive. Thanks for a memorable landmark birthday meal Koj, please don't leave at Christmas!

The penultimate pop up before it goes permanent wss as delightful as ever. The barman was visiting his girlfriend shoo the awesome smoked cocktails were off the menu but since we were there for lunch that didn't matter. How so much flavour can be crammed into such small bowls is a mystery. Even humble miso soup tastes rich and full. As for the buns... Juicy duck or pork. Both magical. The place closes for a refit today but I anticipate the reopening in early February with impatience. Cool place, hot food!

Everything was perfect! Couldn't decide what we liked the most as everything was so delicious, the aubergines miso salmon especially so. Defiantly the best meal we have all eaten for a long time.

This is our second visit in a month and it was even better! A different menu too. Delicious japanese food and really helpful, friendly staff makes this one of Cheltenham's best new restaurants. Well done Koj!

Wonderful independent restaurant. The pork ramen was cooked to perfection and tasted lovely. Such a unique place. I look forward to having an evening meal in here. Most people think Japanese food is about raw fish and sushi but there is so much more to it then that ; .