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Japanese noodle bar in Gloucester serving ramen and other Japanese favourites, with eat-in and takeaway options.
Restaurant at Gloucester Quays serving Japanese-inspired ramen and Asian dishes, ideal for lunch or dinner by the waterfront.
Japanese takeaway and restaurant in Gloucester serving sushi, sashimi, bento boxes and hot Japanese dishes with delivery and collection options.
Japanese- and Pan-Asian-inspired street food (including sushi) alongside themed crazy golf in Gloucester city centre. A fun option for casual bites before or after a night out around Eastgate Street and King’s Walk.
Grab-and-go sushi kiosk inside Gloucester Tesco (St Oswalds Road) with fresh hand-rolled sushi, Japanese snacks and quick bites.
Fresh sushi and Japanese dishes served from a counter in Gloucester Quays Tesco, offering convenient takeaway in the city centre.
Korean-Japanese sushi bar serving fresh sushi, hot food and bento boxes for eat-in or takeaway, minutes from Gloucester Cathedral.
Sushi Gourmet counter inside Sainsbury's at Barnwood, serving freshly prepared sushi and Japanese-inspired bites—handy for a quick lunch or supper when shopping on Barnett Way in Gloucester.
Japanese takeaway at Krate Village in Whitminster (just off the A38), serving fresh sushi and hot Japanese dishes for collection or delivery around Gloucester.
Award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar in Cheltenham, an easy trip from Gloucester for sushi, ramen, tempura and cocktails in a vibrant setting.
A lively Japanese and Korean grill-and-hotpot spot in nearby Cheltenham (an easy trip from Gloucester) with interactive table grills and a strong sushi selection.
Japanese noodle and sushi bar in Cheltenham (GL50), a handy option for Gloucester locals after fresh sushi, ramen and takeaway. Central High Street location with easy links back to the GL postcodes.
Luxury Japanese fine dining at No.131 on Cheltenham's Promenade - an easy hop from Gloucester for a special night out, with sushi platters and tasting menus.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Japanese restaurants in Gloucester are stronger than many visitors expect, but the category is spread across a few quite different settings. One clear cluster sits around Gloucester Quays and the Food Dock, where waterfront dining makes Japanese food feel like part of an evening out rather than just a quick meal. Another sits across the city centre and nearby shopping areas, with places on Northgate Street, Barton Street, St Oswald’s and Barnwood covering everything from ramen and sushi to supermarket counter grab-and-go. That mix means Gloucester now offers more than one kind of Japanese meal: date-night, casual lunch and fast takeaway all coexist.
The most distinctive local anchor is Daikoku Ramen at Gloucester Food Dock. Official local listings describe it as a husband-and-wife operation that has been making ramen since 2010, using ingredients sourced both locally and from Japan, and the Food Dock positions it as part of its growing independent dining destination on the docks. Gloucester Quays adds a more mainstream waterside option through wagamama, while directory listings also show quicker formats such as YO! Sushi in Tesco, Sushi Daily, KOKORO and Hey Sushi. In practical terms, Gloucester’s Japanese scene is not one neat high street strip; it is a mix of independents, chains and takeaway-led options tied to different parts of the city.
Use this category by deciding what sort of meal you want first. If you want a longer sit-down meal and somewhere to wander afterwards, the docks and quays are the obvious choice. If convenience matters more, the city-centre and supermarket-based options can be easier for lunch, takeaway or a food-shop stop. It is also worth checking menus carefully, because one listing may be ramen-led, another may focus on sushi, and another may sit closer to broader East Asian fast-casual food than a traditional Japanese restaurant. Gloucester has enough variety here now that choosing by style and location will give you a better result than simply choosing the nearest pin on the map.