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Stunning Japanese restaurant in Cambridge centre. - Kibou Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Kibou Cambridge

4.6
4.6
52 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese
7a Jesus Ln, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

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2 people
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9:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Healthy
KIBOU Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge is a chic new addition to the city, and the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner.
Located at 7a Jesus Lane, home to the Pitt Club, and formerly Pizza Express, the venue features eye-catching murals and digital animations, alongside stunning Japanese floral and foliage installations.
Light and airy, The Mirror Room centres around a large Japanese cherry blossom tree, whilst the seductive Oak Room focuses on a large wisteria tree set against a backdrop of plush fabrics and artwork.
There’s also a relaxed cocktail lounge and dining area, featuring an open sushi and hot kitchen, and a standalone spirits and cocktail bar.
The menu has all your favourite dishes from Japan, including steaming bowls of ramen, a selection of bao buns, crisp tempura and handmade spiced pork gyoza, plus work of art sushi and sashimi sharing platters, seasonal specials and A5 Grade Japanese wagyu.
Their Japanese-inspired afternoon tea is a must try too!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    7a Jesus Ln, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA
  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    We are located on Jesus Lane close to corner with Bridge Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The 5, 6, and 8 bus routes pass very close to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90

    £16.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Teishoku is a traditional Japanese set meal comprising of a: Main plate + Sides + Rice + Soup At KIBOU, our lunchtime Teishoko menu includes classics such as prawn tempura, chicken teriyaki or veggie katsu curry. Served with a bowl of furikake rice, edamame beans, pickles, yamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), goma wakame, and a bowl of homemade miso soup. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3.30pm - for just £16.90.
    Teishoku (定食) Set Lunch - £16.90 photo

  • Japanese Afternoon Tea

    £23.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 48 hours in advance. Beautifully presented 3-tiered Japanese-inspired afternoon tea, featuring tasters of some of our most popular dishes alongside other traditional Japanese sweets. Dive into classics such as tempura prawn California roll, salmon tataki with mango salsa and sea bream nigiri, followed by decadent shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte. Priced at £23 per person - served with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions as standard – such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice. Or why not explore our range of additional drinks packages.
    Japanese Afternoon Tea photo

  • Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea

    £19.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE: This experience must be booked 48 hours in advance. Beautifully presented 3-tiered Japanese-inspired afternoon tea, featuring tasters of some of our most popular dishes alongside other traditional Japanese sweets. Dive into classics such as mixed vegetable California roll, vegetable temaki and avocado nigiri, followed by decadent shichimi chocolate tart, cinnamon & apple gyoza and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte. Priced at £19 per person - served with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions as standard – such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice. Or why not explore our range of additional drinks packages.
    Vegetarian Japanese Afternoon Tea photo

Menu

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What 52 people are saying

Kibou Cambridge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge

    Best Food

  • Cambridge

    Best Service

  • Cambridge

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge

    Best Value

  • Cambridge

    Healthy

  • Cambridge

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge

    Romantic

  • Cambridge

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kibou Cambridge offers an authentic dining experience with "delicious food in a beautiful setting." The restaurant's decor is "stunning," and the atmosphere is "really great." Guests appreciate the "attentive, friendly" service and "amazing" cocktails. The set lunch menu is a "great price" for the variety and quality provided.
52 Reviews

  1. Tony

    Hertfordshire11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kibbutz is our ‘go to’ restaurant in Cambridge. Having visited Japan, we love the authenticity of its menu and the staff are always very friendly. It represents good value of money and is just very good in every way. My only hesitation in writing this review is that it might mean that there isn’t space when I next visit!
    Kibou CambridgeResponded today
    Hi Tony, and thanks a lot for your review! we will pass the message to all the team! We look forward to hosting you again soon at KIBOU! Best regards Nicola Kibou team

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  2. Keeley

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 from start to finish. Thank you for making my sons lunch special.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded today
    Hi Keeley, and many thanks for sharing your dining experience with us. We are particularly glad we made your sons lunch special, and we are looking forward to welcoming you again at KIBOU! Best regards Nicola Kibou Team

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  3. Joseph

    Cambridge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and presentation. However, this time I feel a bit disappointed , we ordered a set lunch, the soup and edemend bean came late after the main course had been served. I suppose they were the starter before the main.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded today
    Hi Joseph, and thanks for taking time to share your dining experience with us. Our Teishoku set lunch menu is intended as whole meal, with no distinction between starters and mains, as per Japanese traditional style of service. Usually we tend to serve the soup and edamame for first, but this always depends on how busy the different kitchen sections are ( each dish comes from a different section). Sorry if this was not the best way to serve your meal, we will make sure next time, to serve soup and edamame as first course. We look forward to welcoming you again at KIBOU Best Regards Nicola KIBOU TEAM

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  4. Simon

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch with our five month old daughter and some of her grandparents. The lunch deal is good value for money for a broad variety of food for each person. The service was good. Our daughter liked the flower trees.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded today
    Hi Simon, and thanks for the kind words and 5* review! We are glad you and your family enjoyed your experience at KIBOU, and we look forward to hosting you again! Best regards Nicola KIBOU management

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  5. Edith

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a lovely place and service was quick . Cocktails were great too !

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  6. Sue

    Cambridge2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and excellent service. We visit 4-5 times a year as we know we will always have a lovely meal.
    Kibou CambridgeResponded today
    Good afternoon Sue, and very many thanks for your review. We are sorry there was an issue with one of your dishes, and we are happy to have promptly resolved it. We try our best in order to improve our food and service, and guests feedback is always more than welcome! We look forward to your next visit at KIBOU! Best regards Nicola KIBOU Management

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  7. Paula

    London18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came before for afternoon tea and loved food so much I recommended it for me and my friend for dinner. Our waiter was gorgeous so helpful and friendly! Food stunning!
    Kibou CambridgeResponded today
    Hi Paula, very many thanks for your nice words and 5* review! We are glad you enjoyed your afternoon tea with us, and we look forward to hosting you in the near future! Best regards Nicola KIBOU Management

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  8. Joanna

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place, food and service were incredible- definitely going back

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  9. Lauren

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful setting. The service was friendly and informative. I definitely recommend the set lunch menu, lots of food at a great price.

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  10. Andrew

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From booking the table, the service, the food and the bill all were outstanding. I'm from London, and have never been to Cambridge, but I will be coming back again later in the year.

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Make a reservation

Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kibou Cambridge

7a Jesus Ln, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on Jesus Lane close to corner with Bridge Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The 5, 6, and 8 bus routes pass very close to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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