Covent Garden Izakaya Menu
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Japanese Izakaya Covent Garden
An izakaya is a casual eating and drinking spot popular all over Japan, like a Spanish tapas bar or a British pub. At Flesh & Buns we share, feast and drink sake.
Small Plates
Recommended: 2-3 Per Person
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Edamame 5.7
Sea salt or chilli BBQ
Korean Fried Wings 9.8
Spicy sour sauce, sesame
Beef Fat Potato Chips 6.9
Huancaina cheese sauce, tomato rocoto
Chips & Dips 6.8
Rice crackers, avocado shiso, tomato salsa dips
Fried Squid 11.8
Yuzu kosho mayo, Japanese pepper, red chilli, lime
Corn Tempura £7.5
SEA SALT, KABOSU CITRUS, CHIVES
Chicken Yaki 7.8
Japanese spices, spring onion
Piglet Yaki 7.6
Rocoto BBQ, spring onion
Scallop Yaki 14.9
Amarillo butter, asparagus
Padron Yaki £6.9
Grilled with yuzu miso.
Tenderstem Broccoli 7.9
Orange miso, bubu arare
Mizuna Salad 6.8
Avocado, maple soy, tomato, daikon
Raw & Sushi
Sets
Mixed Set 37.7
Salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, salmon & avocado maki and ceviche.
Sashimi Set 19.8
Salmon Sashimi, tuna sashimi and yellowtail sashimi (2 pieces of each)
Maki Set 34.2
Salmon & avocado, spicy tuna maki & Devonshire crab maki
Ceviche 13.6
Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, canchita
Dragon Maki 14.5
Prawn tempura, avocado, green shiso, salmon caviar, unagi mayo
Devonshire Crab Maki 15.8
Hand-picked crab, avocado, coriander, cucumber, shichimi, tenkatsu
Seared Tuna Sashimi 11.7
Truffle oil
Spicy Tuna Maki 12.2
Rocoto chilli, daikon pickle, chives, tobiko
Avocado Miso Maki 8.4
Asparagus, carrot pickle, barley miso
Sashimi 2-Pieces
Salmon sashimi £7.2 Tuna sashimi £7.7 Yellowtail sashimi £7.9
Salmon & Avocado Maki 11.9
Asparagus, Daikon cress, sesame, chives
Large Plates
Choose 1 per person
Flesh & Buns
Served with sauce, pickles and unlimited bao buns
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
The Big B- for two 65
Serves 2-3 Confit duck leg, Salmon Teriyaki and Crispy piglet belly. Served with pickles, sauces and unlimited bao buns
Crispy Piglet Belly 22.5
Mustard miso, carrot pickle, apple pickle.
Salmon Teriyaki 24.5
Lemon, sea salt, cucumber pickle, daikon pickle
Olive-Fed British Wagyu 32.7
Tenderloin steak, BBQ sauce, red onion pickle, shiitake pickle
Smoked Miso Brisket 26.9
Chipotle miso BBQ sauce, carrot & red chilli pickle
Smoked Pork Rib 23.1
Yellow chilli honey glaze, Carrot & Red chilli pickle
Wasabi Mushrooms 16.3
Portobello & eringi, daikon pickle, cucumber pickle.
Smoked picante hen 22.3
Corn fed hen, aji verde, pickled carrot & chilli
Smoked short rib 33.8
BBQ rocoto, pickled red onion, pickled shiitake
Miso Grilled Aubergine 17.1
Sweet miso, sesame, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle
Japanese Fried Chicken 21.4
Buttermilk marinated, red chilli, rocoto chilli BBQ mayo, carrot pickle
Hot Stone
Smoked Chilli Beef 16.5
shiitake, sesame butter, corn, spring onion, carrot pickle, egg
Spicy Pork 16.3
Fried egg, pickle cucumber, corn, crispy noodles, nori.
Miso Glazed Aubergine 14.4
Pickle cucumber, pickle carrot, corn & crispy noodles, bubu arare.
Chicken Teriyaki 15.7
Spring onion, tenderstem, onsen egg, shichimi.
Soy shiitake 13.6
sesame butter, corn, spring onion, carrot pickle, egg.
Cocktails
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Lucky Cat 13.2
Rum, falernum, citrus, lychee
Pacific Princess 13.2
Butterfly pea- infused rum, vermouth, ginger, lemongrass
Diamond Paloma 13.2
Tequila, bergamot, grapefruit, soda
Blue Eye Samurai 13.2
Vodka, blue curacao, maraschino, tonic
Hugo 13.2
Vodka, yuzu sake, elderflower, prosecco, mint
Spicy Margarita (Served frozen) 13.2
Tequila, triple sec, lime, chilli
Watermelon Margarita 13.2
Tequila, watermelon, umeshu, chilli
Mirin Martini 13.2
Gin, dry vermouth, mirin, chilli oil
Hanoi Boi 13.2
Rum, coffee, condensed milk
Sushi Jasmine Negroni 13.2
Gin, campari, vermouth, jasmine infused umeshu
Yuzu Margarita (served frozen) 13.2
Tequila, triple sec, lime, yuzu, agave
Miso Caramel Fashioned 13.2
Whisky, miso caramel, bitters
Pisco Sour 13.2
Pisco, citrus and egg white
Sake
Sparkling & Speciality
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Nigori 7.9| 26.8
Cloudy with a creamy texture, light and sweet with a hint of melon
Mio Sparkling 8.4 | 22
Delicately sweet sparkling sake with light vanilla notes
Hana Awaka Sparkling Peach 9.1 | 20.6
An elegant and refined sparkling sake with a hint of peach
Tamanohikari Kyo No Yuzushu 10 | 34 | 58
Sweet yuzu, gentle flavour that will excite your taste buds
Umeshu Urakasumi 12.4 | 43.5 | 77.9
Plum Sake-Rich sweetness with a pronounced plum character
Tamagawa Time Machine 15 | 52
A Dessert sake - amber sweet aroma, molasses and dried apricot notes
Warm Sake
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Gokai Futsushu - Nagano 9.7 | 17.6
Crisp, clean & traditionally dry
Sake
Cold Sake
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Gokai Nama Two 6 | 19.4
Hint of soft sweetness of rice and smooth texture
Naruto Tai Ginjo Nama Genshu 9.6 l 32.6 l 64
A lively and refreshing unpasteurised sake with a sweet, fruity aroma
Ichinokura Extra Dry -Honjozo 10 | 29 | 54
Clean and dry, with Brazilian nuts notes and a fresh apple after taste
Flesh & Buns X Dreamsake 11 | 29 | 54
A smooth sake with delicate notes of melon, honey and grapefruit zest with an unami finish. Enjoy over ice or in a wine glass.
Masumi Shiro Junmai Ginjo 11| 32| 58
Smooth, gentle and lightly poised
Dewazakura Oka Ginjo 11.8 | 33 | 59
Delightful flowery bouquet, with cherry blossom notes
Tamagawa Red Label 12.2| 44.8| 84
Junmai [720ml]-Unfiltered, punchy and robust for a more advanced sake exploration
Niinki ichi gold Junami Daiginjo 13.2 | 39 | 75
Medium body, hint of chestnut and melon
Shirakabe Gura Junmai Daiginjo 13.3 | 38.4 | 62
Subtle balance between soft and fruity, with a smooth texture
Suigei Koiku No54 Junmai Ginjo 13.5 l 40 l 77
This sake has bright attractive nose of peach and honeydew melon with a light umami finish. Suiegi means “drunken whale”
Koshi no kanbai Junmai Ginjo 14.5 | 44 | 85
Green and citrussy
Yukimuro Junmai Daiginjo 124
Aged in snow for 3 years, this sake has an immaculate elegance yet retains a well rounded umami
Sake Flights
Discover the tradition of sake
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Sake Flight 17
Flesh & Buns X Dreamsake, Ichinokura extra dry, Tamagawa red label.
Bubbles
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Terre Di Rai Prosecco Extra Dry 7.8 | 39.2
VENETO, ITALY Red apples, lemon and notes of grapefruit
Bocchoris Brut Cava 9 |44.8
ALT PENEDÈS, SPAIN Green apple, pear, and lime
Champagne A. Levasseur Rue De Sorbier Brut 18.5 | 102.8
HAMPAGNE, France Fresh aromas of peach and ripe apricots, with notes of almonds
Wine
Rose
Chateau Laballe Brume Rose 6.8| 24.3| 34
Cotes de Gascogne, France Pink grapefruit, hints of redcurrant and a lovely fruity finish
Vins El Cep Rosat de Terrer 7.2 | 25.7 | 36
Penedes, Spain Pale, crisp and refreshing with notes of strawberry and raspberry
Clos Cibonne Tentations 10 | 35.7 | 50
Cotes de Provence, France Fresh strawberry and raspberry, complemented by hints of citrus and peach
Red
Adega De Borba Convento Da Vila Tinto 6.3 | 22.5| 33
Alentejo, Portugal Ripe cherry, fine tannins and smooth fruity finish
Cantina Miglianico Montepulciano D' Abruzzo 7.1| 25.4 | 35.6
Abruzzo, Italy Wild berries and gentle spicy notes
Mary Taylor Jean Marc Barthez Bordeaux Rouge 7.5 | 26.9 | 37.6
Bordeaux, France Savoury black and red fruits with hints of wild herbs
Tempo Al Vino Primitivo 8.1| 29| 40.6
Puglia, Italy Ripe plums, ripe black cherries with a long fruity finish
Tenuta Pandolfa Sangiovese 9.2 | 32.9 | 46
Emilia Romagna, Italy Red cherries with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg
Cossetti Barbera D'Asti Superiore " La Vigna Vecchia" Docg 10.7 | 38.1 | 53.4
Piedmont, Italy Dried black fruits, blackberries, lively acidity and wooden notes
Maal Biutiful Malbec 11.6 | 41.4 | 58
Mendoza, Argentina Bold aromas of blackberry, plum, and subtle earthy notes
Ministry of Clouds Shiraz 12.8 | 45.9 | 64.2
Mclaren Vale, Australia Ripe plums, blackberries and black cherry with layers of cardamom and wood aromas
Au Pied Du Mont Chauve Bourgogne Rouge 14.4 | 54.3 | 78.6
Burgundy, France Cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, complemented by earthy undertones of forest floor and mushroom
Cantina Sobrero Barolo Ciabot Tanasio 18.4 | 69 | 97.9
Piedmont, Italy Fleshy cherry and red plum with notes of dried fruits, tanned leather, black plum and liquorice
White
Adega De Borba Convento Da Vila Branco 6.3 | 22.5 | 33
Alentejo, Portugal Aromatic summer flowers and tropical fruit
Chateau Laballe Blanc Trebbiano and Colombard 7.1| 25.3| 35.4
Cotes de Gascogne, France Ripe stone fruits and tropical notes of pineapple
Wabi-Sabi Chenin Blanc 8.3 | 29.6 | 41.4
Stellenbosch, South Africa Crisp yellow apple, stone fruits and a slightly savoury finish
Holzer Altweingarten Gruner Veltliner 8.7 | 31.1 | 43.6
Wagram, Austria Green apple, lime leaf, and pink grapefruit, complemented by flint-like minerality
Weingut Corvers-Kauter R3 Riesling 9.9| 34.4| 49.9
Rheingau, Germany Dry style with notes of peach, green apple, and lemon, alongside a hint of gooseberry
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 10.5|37.4|52.4
Marlborough, New Zealand Ripe peach, passion fruit, pineapple and fresh, zesty acidity
Casa Monte Pio Raxeira Albarino 10.7|38.3|53.6
Rias Baixas, Spain Bright lemon and grapefruit notes, alongside hints of mineral salinity
Cossetti Gavi Di Gavi Docg 11.8|42.3|59.2
Piedmont, Italy White flowers, peach and nectarines
Murdoch Hill Chardonnay 12.7|45.4|63.6
Adelaide Hills, Australia Oak aged, ripe white peach, citrus and grapefruit hints
Dominique Gruhier Chablis 14.8|53.4|82.9
Burgundy, France Lemon and grapefruit, accompanied by green apple and lots of minerality
Spirits
Gin
Beefeater 10.4
Remarkably clean flavour, with a bold juniper character, balanced with strong notes of citrus
Hendricks 12.1
Huge, intense nose with an initial burst of crisp zesty botanicals harmoniously balanced juniper and coriander and a deep, surprisingly floral aroma of violets and rose. Smooth and superbly balanced, clean and dry without being in any way astringent
Roku 12.6
Subtle yet complex flavours of citrus, juniper, pepper, and spice lead to a tangy, vegetal finish
Aiki Gin 13.9
A marvellous Japanese gin, Yuzu, orange, lemon, angelica Japanese pepper, black pepper, coriander seed and the might juniper berry. The botanicals are vacuum-distilled to create a beautifully balanced drink.
Shochu
Lento Amami 9.4
The Japanese rum of Shochu
Satoh 14.5
Sweet potato Shochu with an otherworldy flavour
Vodka
Absolut 10.4
Rich, full-bodied and complex, yet smooth and mellow with a distinct character of grain, followed by a hint of dried fruits
Haku Vodka 11.6
Crafted from 100% Japanese white rice and filtered through bamboo charcoal, resulting in a soft and subtly sweet flavor profile with delicate floral and rice notes
Ukiyo Vodka 12.1
Triple-distilled, Its known for its exceptional purity, clean nose, smooth, creamy mouthfeel, and unique flavour profile with floral and citrus notes
Tequila
Olmeca Blanco 10.4
Fresh herbal notes, complemented by green pepper with a soft citric finish. Sweet and slight smoky with a final soft honey flavour
Olmeca Reposado 11
Sweet citrus notes of orange and grapefruit. Robust, yet pleasant, with tannins and citrus notes; a long and well-balance finish.
Rum
Havana 3 9.4
Well-balanced and complex: a sweet, mild, fruity flavour with a light hint of citrus. Intense aromas of smoky vanilla, white chocolate, caramelised pear and banana
Havana 7 11
Full and rich with Sweet Cuban tobacco, lush tropical fruits, notes of honey and rich brown spices with dry cocoa
kraken 9.4
Toffee and spices greets the nose. Thick with molasses, caramel, vanilla and nutmeg to taste. There's a lingering spicy finish.
Japanese Whiskey
Akashi
Akashi Blended 17.6
Medium length, sweet with dried apricot and a touch of oatcake
Hakushu
Hakushu 12 yrs 30.1
Light, grassy & slightly stony, notes of sweet lime & green fruits
Hakushu Distillers Reserve 15.9
Green fruit, mint, cucumber, pine, spearmint and grapefruit
Yamazaki
Yamazaki 12yrs 23.3
Jam-packed with superb red berry notes
Yamazaki Distillers Reserve 16.5
Jam-packed with superb red berry notes
Nikka
Nikka From The Barrel 18.8
Rich and peppery, with spicy oak and soft vanilla
Nikka Taketsuru 25.3
Butterscotch and vanilla with a sweet candied red apple finish
Nikka Coffey Malt 14.9
Dark chocolate & dark berry fruit, along with toffee & vanilla notes
Suntory
Suntory Toki 12.3
Grapefruit, green grapes and peppermint notes, with a subtly spicy sweet finish
Suntory Hibiki Harmony 19.5
Flavours of crushed almonds, stewed fruits, oranges and sherried malt
Yamazakura
Yamazakura blended 16.3
A fresh and fruity blend, the notes are orchard fruits, salted caramel and vanilla.
Beer & Cider
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Asahi Draught Half 3.7/Pint 6.9
Asahi 6.1
5.2% abv | 330ml
Sapporo 6.7
4.7% abv | 330ml
Asahi 0% 5.9
0.0% abv | 330ml
Birra Moretti 6.2
4.6% abv | 330ml
Cornish Orchard Gold Cidre 7.5
5% abv | 500ml
Guinness 7.5
4.2% abv | 500ml
Coedo Pale Ale 6.9
5% abv | 330ml
Fresh Juices
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Fresh Pear & Lychee 5.6
Fresh Orange Juice 4.1
'Cloudy' Juices 4.1
Apple, tomato, pineapple, cranberry
Teas
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Jasmine Tea 3.5
Green Tea 3.5
Oolong Tea 3.5
Fresh Mint Tea 3.5
Soft Cocktails
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Yuzu Berry Soda 5.9
Fresh raspberry and blueberries, cranberry, yuzu, soda
Fake star Martini 6.5
Pineapple juice, lime juice, mango, soda
Suika Cooler 5.8
Watermelon, ginger ale, mint, orange syrup
Soft drinks
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Coke / Diet Coke 4.1
Bottled (330ml)
Schweppes 3
Lemonade, ginger beer, golden ginger ale, crisp tonic, light tonic & soda [20cl]
Frank and son Ginger Beer 3.5
200 ml
Sakura Cola 4.5
240ml
Ramune soda 3.5
200ml
BELU WATER 4.8
Still or sparkling [75cl]
£60 per person- includes a welcome Cocktail
Available from Thursday 12th until 14th of February. Minimum two people.
All dishes served on a sharing basis
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Chips & Dips 6.8
Rice crackers, avocado shiso, tomato salsa dips
Edamame 5.7
Sea salt or chilli BBQ
Spicy Tuna Maki 12.2
Rocoto chilli, daikon pickle, chives, tobiko
Seared Wagyu 6.2
Shichimi+Ponzu
Fried Squid 11.8
Yuzu kosho mayo, Japanese pepper, red chilli, lime
Grilled Smashed cucumber 4.9
Whipped tofu, sesame + chilli
Piglet Yaki 7.6
Rocoto BBQ, spring onion
Beef Fat Potato Chips 6.9
Huancaina cheese sauce, tomato rocoto
Braised Toban Djan Lamb 10.5
Sweet soy mayo + carrot pickle
Salmon Teriyaki 24.5
Lemon, sea salt, cucumber pickle, daikon pickle
Confit shredded Duck Leg 14.5
Ume Plum Sauce+ beetroot pickle.
Taiyaki 8.7
Matcha Ice cream
25 per person
Enjoy a bowl of fresh, vibrant edamame, followed by robata-grilled skewers and one of our famous Flesh & Bun platters, now with unlimited buns!
Available Monday to Friday.
Choose your Edamame, skewers & buns
One dish per course, per person.
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Edamame 5.5
Sea salt or chilli BBQ
Chicken Yaki 7.8
Japanese spices, spring onion
Piglet Yaki 7.6
Rocoto BBQ, spring onion
Padron Yaki £6.9
Grilled with yuzu miso.
Japanese Fried Chicken 21.4
Buttermilk marinated, red chilli, rocoto chilli BBQ mayo, carrot pickle
Miso Grilled Aubergine 17.1
Sweet miso, sesame, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle
Crispy Piglet Belly 22.5
Mustard miso, carrot pickle, apple pickle.
SOMETHING EXTRA?
Add one of the below for £5
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Beef Fat Potato Chips 6.9
Huancaina cheese sauce, tomato rocoto
Corn Tempura £7.5
SEA SALT, KABOSU CITRUS, CHIVES
S'more 9.9
Strawberry marshmallows, almond chocolate, graham crackers
Mio Sparkling 8.4 | 22
Delicately sweet sparkling sake with light vanilla notes
50 per person
Minimum 2 people. Must be selected by the entire table. Vegetarian option available.
Designed to share
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Chips & Dips 6.8
Rice crackers, avocado shiso, tomato salsa dips
Salmon & Avocado Maki 11.9
Asparagus, Daikon cress, sesame, chives
Ceviche 13.6
Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, canchita
Tenderstem Broccoli 7.9
Orange miso, bubu arare
Korean Fried Wings 9.8
Spicy sour sauce, sesame
Fried Squid 11.8
Yuzu kosho mayo, Japanese pepper, red chilli, lime
Confit shredded Duck Leg 14.5
Ume Plum Sauce+ beetroot pickle.
Crispy Piglet Belly 22.5
Mustard miso, carrot pickle, apple pickle.
S’more 9.8
Strawberry marshmallows, almond chocolate, graham crackers
£35 per person - 90 minutes
Served every Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-5pm. Choose one dish per course. Choose from free-flowing Prosecco, red wine, white wine, Asahi or soft cocktails for £40 per person.
Brunch Omakase
Choose your Edamame, skewers & buns
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Edamame 5.7
Sea salt or chilli BBQ
Chicken Yaki 7.8
Japanese spices, spring onion
Padron Yaki £6.9
Grilled with yuzu miso.
Piglet Yaki 7.6
Rocoto BBQ, spring onion
Japanese Fried Chicken 21.4
Buttermilk marinated, red chilli, rocoto chilli BBQ mayo, carrot pickle
Miso Grilled Aubergine 17.1
Sweet miso, sesame, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle
Crispy Piglet Belly 22.5
Mustard miso, carrot pickle, apple pickle.
Desserts
Menu
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Shoyu Basque Cheesecake 9.6
CARAMEL BASQUE CHEESECAKE
Chocolate Fondant 8.9
Salted Caramel, Matcha ice cream
Kinako Donuts 8.9
Black sugar custard
S'more 9.9
Strawberry marshmallows, almond chocolate, graham crackers