Turning Japanese




This excellent Japanese snack bar lies just across the way from the Bubble building in Birmingham (a.k.a. Selfridges). Sushi, bento boxes, gyoza dumplings and Japanese Creme Caramel wrapped in a layer of superb service. Most excellent.

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