Sushi Corner
94 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE, GB
Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)
Details
Crunchy salmon rolls and steaming gyozas are just a taste of what awaits at Sushi Corner, nestled on Cowley Road. This spot is celebrated for its extensive menu, promising a journey through Japanese cuisine that goes far beyond standard sushi platters. Whether you're a seasoned sushi aficionado or new to the delights of Japanese food, the sheer variety, from freshly prepared nigiri and sashimi to hearty donburi rice bowls and satisfying bento boxes, ensures there's something to tempt every palate. They pride themselves on fresh ingredients, with fish ordered in regularly to create their popular dishes like salmon and avocado rolls, spider rolls, and flavourful teriyaki options. It's a local favourite, known for offering good value alongside its authentic flavours.
Beyond the impressive array of sushi, including creative options like the dark dragon roll, Sushi Corner offers a wide selection of other Japanese delights. Patrons can explore various noodle dishes such as yaki soba and yaki udon, or opt for comforting katsu curries. The menu also features a great range of appetisers, from classic edamame and gyoza to pumpkin croquettes and agedashi tofu. For those looking for a complete meal, the bento boxes come highly recommended, often including miso soup, salad, spring rolls, and dumplings alongside your main choice. With a welcoming atmosphere and options for takeaway and delivery, it's a convenient and tasty way to experience Japanese cooking in Oxford.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 243028
Comments
I got a salmon platter, which gave me a delightful variety of different types of sushi to try - I definitely recommend this option if you're looking to try a few different styles. The seaweed salad was refreshing and delicious. The strawberry mochi was not my favorite, but not bad.
The waitress was very friendly and patient as I took a while to decide. I'd love to come here again.
We also tried to go to Taberu but it's closed. It had better reviews than sushi corner but we're really glad we ended up here.
It opened our eyes to a whole world of fishy rice. The staff were friendly and helped us work out what we wanted from the menu. The place was really comfortable - at peak times people had to wait for a table but never too long.
For a starter we had pumpkin croquettes which were delicious. The mayonnaise was vinegary and straight up one of the best parts of the meal. We also had agadashi tofu which was soft, sweet and in a delicious broth. We also had some edemame which were alright I guess.
My girlfriend had a unagi don. I think eating eel is pretty dodgy but she seemed to have a good time. We had sets which were both great. I chose the special family one because it had salmon skin and holy hot damn let me tell you that's so good. It's hours later and I'm still thinking about that crunchy salmony goodness. It's a life changer, so good. Mackerel is my favourite fish and they did it justice on the nigiri too.
For desert they all strawberry mochi but I had tofu pockets which were nice and sweet as a finale. Also we had some hot tea which was great. The glasses were so pretty they looked like artefacts from the national history museum.
10/10 restaurant it's the most I've enjoyed a meal in ages. What's the deal with the video they're playing of dodgy actresses pretending to enjoy sushi? They really went with the take where she dribbles half of it down her chin?
The sashimi didn’t feel fresh and wasn’t juicy. The rainbow roll was wrapped with too much rice but the avocado inside was nice. The unagi don was good but not spectacular. Happy that it came with miso soup! The salmon sashimi comes as 4 pieces as I’ve asked the waitress but to my pleasant surprise we were given 5! The soft shell crab batter is too thick so was quite hard instead of crispy.
Overall experience 5/10 and wouldn’t come again. One positive thing is that there is no service charge and the price was very good for a Japanese resto!