Boto Sushi – Japanese – Nottingham

Upper Parliament street has had a couple of new openings. While Boto hasn’t matched the fanfare of neighbouring Zaap’s new fried chicken concept I wanted to try this modest independent offering. As is often the case with Japanese restaurants the decor is minimalist, some bar seating overlooks the chefs at work alongside half a dozen tables on the main floor. The menu is fairly large with sushi, yaki noodles, donburi rice bowls and soups. As we were lunching on this occasion I thought I’d give the salmon bento box a go.

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Salmon Bento at Boto Sushi – Nottingham

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A friends tonkotsu broth arrived first but I didn’t mind a wait with my many little treats on their way. For £15 you get some maki rolls, gyoza, prawn katsu, seaweed salad alongside the ‘main’ of salmon atop rice. In truth the quality of the cooked elements were only a little better than you might find in your supermarket freezer and I’d have liked a dipping sauce alongside. That said the samon quality impressed me and the variety and size of the lunch was spot on. I can’t say it’s a must visit but you could do a lot worse and I’ll be back to try more of the menu.

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