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 5.6
Sea salt
Korean Fried Wings 9.8
Spicy sour sauce, sesame
Chicken Yaki 7.8
Japanese spices, spring onion
Chips & Dips 6.8
Rice crackers, avocado shiso, tomato salsa dips
Smoked Pork Rib 10.4
Yellow chilli honey glaze
Piglet Yaki 7.6
Rocoto BBQ, spring onion
Beef Fat Potato Chips 6.9
Huancaina cheese sauce, tomato rocoto
Fried Squid 11.8
Yuzu kosho mayo, Japanese pepper, red chilli, lime
Scallop Yaki 14.9
Amarillo butter, asparagus
Corn Tempura £7.4
SEA SALT, KABOSU CITRUS, CHIVES
Padron Yaki £6.9
Grilled with yuzu miso.
Raw & Sushi
Sets
Mixed Set 37.7
Salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, salmon & avocado maki and ceviche.
Sashimi Set 29.5
Salmon Sashimi, seabass sashimi, tuna sashimi and yellowtail sashimi (2 pieces of each)
Maki Set 36.2
Salmon & avocado, dragon roll & Devon crab maki
Dragon Roll 14.5
Prawn tempura, avocado, green shiso, salmon caviar, unagi mayo
Devon Crab Maki 15.8
Hand-picked Devon crab, avocado, coriander, cucumber, shichimi, tenkatsu
Duck Futomaki 12.4
Confit duck, carrot pickle, cucumber, crispy leeks, unagi mayo
Salmon & Avocado Maki 11.9
Asparagus, Daikon cress, sesame, chives
Spicy Tuna Maki 12.2
Rocoto chilli, daikon pickle, chives, tobiko
Avocado Miso Maki 8.4
Asparagus, carrot pickle, barley miso
Seabass Ceviche 13.6
Leche de tigre, canchita, plantain chips
Torched Salmon Tiradito 11.3
Coriander cress, lemon oil, chilli kabosu citrus dressing
Sashimi 2-Pieces
Salmon sashimi £7.2 Seabass sashimi £6.9 Tuna sashimi £7.7 Yellowtail sashimi £7.9
Aburi Yellowtail Sashimi 15.8
Kobe butter, tempura flakes
Seared Tuna Sashimi 11.7
Truffle oil
Large Plates
Flesh & Buns
The Big B- for two 65
Brisket, crispy duck leg, JFC, beef short ribs, smoked pork rib. Served with a range of sauces and pickles
Crispy Duck Leg 25.1
Plum sauce, beetroot pickle, cucumber pickle
Crispy Piglet Belly
Tomato salsa, BBQ rocoto, carrot pickle, avocado shiso, nori, steamed rice
Japanese Fried Chicken 21.4
Buttermilk marinated, red chilli, rocoto chilli BBQ mayo, carrot pickle
Olive-Fed British Wagyu 32.7
Tenderloin steak, BBQ sauce, red onion pickle, shiitake pickle
Asahi-Braised short rib 33.8
Korean crispy onion, chives
Salmon Teriyaki 24.5
Lemon, sea salt, cucumber pickle, daikon pickle
Angry Chicken 21
Angry Sauce
Portobello Mushrooms 16.3
Wasabi mayo, daikon pickle, cucumber pickle
Smoked Pork Ribs 23.1
Yellow chilli honey glaze, Carrot & Red chilli pickle
Miso Grilled Aubergine 17
Sweet miso, sesame, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle
Lamb Shank 26.1
Teriyaki & tobanjan marinated, blackberry vinaigrette, beetroot pickle, carrot pickle
Poke Don
Spicy Pork 16.1
Sesame ponzu, fried egg, nori, sesame, crispy noodles, avocado shiso, steamed rice
Smoked Chilli Beef Hot Stone Rice 14.3
Mushrooms, sesame butter, corn, spring onion, carrot pickle, egg
Miso Glazed Aubergine 14
Mayo, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle, mizuna salad, steamed rice
Veggie Hot Stone Rice 13.2
Mushrooms, sesame butter, corn, spring onion, carrot pickle, egg
Chicken Teriyaki 15.3
Teriyaki sauce, grilled broccoli, grilled spring onion, cock scratchings, onsen egg, shichimi, steamed rice
Sides
Tenderstem Broccoli 7.9
Orange miso, bubu arare
Grilled Cucumber Salad 6.8
Mixed leaves, shiso dressing
Steamed Rice 4.1
Cocktails £13.2 Each
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Lucky Cat
Vodka, peach, cranberry, topped with prosecco
Ichigo Basil Martini
Basil-Infused vodka, fresh strawberry, lime juice.
Shoga Martini
Spicy ginger, lime, vodka.
Blood Orange Martini
Gin, triple sec, lemon, blood orange.
Lytini
Vodka, yuzu sake, lychee
Kocho No Hana
Butterfly pea flower infused gin, umeshu, lychee, jasmine syrup
Umeshu Negroni
Umeshu, campari, vermouth
New Fashioned
Sesame infused Japanese whiskey, orange
Yuzu Margarita (served frozen)
Tequila, triple sec, lime, yuzu, agave
Zen Garden
Melonade, mint, elderflower liqueur, lemon, topped with prosecco
Pisco Sour
Pisco, citrus and egg white
Beer & Cider
Draught
Asahi Draught Half 3.5/Pint 6.5
Bottled
Asahi 5
5.2% abv | 330ml
Kome Biru 6.1
4.9% abv | 330ml
Lucky Saint 5.8
0.5% abv | 330ml
Birra Moretti 5.4
4.6% abv | 330ml
Cornish Orchard Gold Cidre 6.8
5% abv | 500ml
Blue Moon 6
5.4% abv | 330ml
Brooklyn Lager 5.9
5.2% abv | 355ml
Bubbles
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Rebuli prosecco brut 8.5 | 46.22
Treviso DOC, Veneto Like the colour black, effortlessly cool on its own, goes with everything
Projecto guapos pet-nat 44.9
Vinho Verde, Portugal Dry, refreshing, acidity driven with a nice salty finish
Allimant-laugner cremant d'alsace 9.8 | 53.6
Alsace, France The Provence Rosé of sparkling, delicate, darling and downright delicious!
Vinyes ocults pet-nat rosado 53.5
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Bright and lively, notes of fresh strawberries and white peach, low alcohol
Domaine du landreau cremant de loire la preferance, 2016 - 57.9
Loire, France Lemon posset & toasted brioche, a brilliant bubbly that won’t break the bank, enjoy morning, day, or night
Bernard lonclas champagne blanc de blanc 96.8
France Gentle bubbles bursting with fresh lemon, green apple and white peach, flecked with notes of baguette, honeysuckle and toasted nuts
Philippe Gonet brut rosé 125
Champagne, France Juicy strawberries, wild flowers and savoury spice
Rose
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Cantine Borga Rose 6.9| 27.5| 37.5
Veneto, Italy Experience the lively, crisp Borga Rosé, with the freshness of sun-ripened strawberries
Bucolique Bordeaux Rosé 2020 7.8 | 31.4 | 46
Bordeaux, France Bright strawberry and tangy citrus
Villa Melnik Bergulè Rosé, 2021 8 | 31.8 | 43.4
Struma River Valley, Bulgaria Mellow red fruits, fruity and refreshing
White
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Cantine Borga Pinot Grigio, 2021 6.9 | 27.5 | 37.5
Veneto, Italy Crisp, fruity and peachy, the quality of this classic will surprise you!
Lagasca Viogner 7.2| 26.7| 39.1
Castilla la Mancha, Spain Sunny afternoon in a glass, bursting with vibrant notes of tropical fruits and a refreshing zest
Helenental Grüner Veltliner, 2021 7.9 | 29.3 | 42.9
Weinviertel, Austria Lemon, lime, grapefruit and nectarine with secondary aromas of white pepper and ginger
Jalouise Chenin Blanc 2020 9 | 36.1 | 53
France Quince, ginger, cream and nutty notes with a lovely "waxy" texture
Laffitte Sauvignon Blanc 9.1| 36.6| 53.6
Gascony, France Aromatic, lemony with notes of gooseberries and elderflower, sancerre alternative
Kvaszinger Furmint Hatalos, 2018 50.3
Tokaj, Hungary Citrus, peach, apricot, honey and creamy notes, single vineyard beauty!
Casata Mergé Parsifal Pecorino 56.9
Italy Nectarine, white peach and white flowers
Weingut Würtzberg Rotschiefer Riesling, 2021 59.9
Mosel, Germany Delicate, round and zesty, notes of green apple and honey
Bartinney Chardonnay 58.4
Stellenbosch, South Africa A symphony of buttery bliss with a zesty citrus note
Blackwater Palomino 58.7
South Africa Green apple, bready notes and a hint of oxidation, for Sherry lovers
Red
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Cantine Borga Malbec 6.9 | 27.5| 37.5
Veneto, Italy Fresh dark fruits that make every sip a juicy and joyful experience
Lagasca Tempranillo/petit Verdot 7.2| 26.7 | 39.1
Spain Biodynamic, cherry, raspberry but also black fruits due to the nature of the blend 50% tempranillo and 50% petit verdot
Lornano Chianti Classico 2019 10.1 | 37.6 | 55.1
Tuscany, Italy Red and black cherries, nutmeg, cedar and tobacco characters
Saint Emilion Montagne Bordeaux 2020 9.5 | 38.1 | 55.8
France Black fruits, smoky leather, herbs and cedar notes
Paco Garcia Crianza, 2019 9.6 | 38.3 | 56.1
Rioja, Spain Cherry, strawberry, plums and vanilla
Les Lanes Carignan/grenache Aop Corbières, 2018 53.6
France Full body, black fruits, herbs and spices, background of leather and tobacco
Rainbows End Merlot, 2018 59.5
Stellenbosch, South Africa Black cherry, black plums, deep, dark, leathery, smoky
Vinyes Ocults, Gran Malbec, 2019 65.8
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Mystic, concentrated black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, leather
Casata Mergè, Sesto 21 Syrah, 2020 64.8
Lazio, Italy Ripe black cherry, blackberries, plums, concentrated and fruity
Podere Ruggeri Corsini Barolo S.pietro 2018 76.9
Italy Violet, roses, dried herbs, tobacco, chocolate, liquorice
Sake
Sparkling & speciality sake
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Mio Sparkling 7.5 | 20.6
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
Hana Awaka Sparkling Yuzu 9.1 | 20.6
A refreshingly tangy sparkling sake which brings the lovely flavour of yuzu to life
Naruto Tai Ginjo Nama Genshu 9.6 l 32.6 l 64
A lively and refreshing unpasteurised sake with a sweet, fruity aroma
Saika Cloudy Umeshu Plum Sake 9.8 l 32.8 l 64.8
The plum pulp in this sake makes it cloudy, and adds a beautiful tartness to this elegant sake
Umeshu Urakasumi 12.4 | 43.5 | 77.9
Plum Sake-Rich sweetness with a pronounced plum character
Tamagawa Red Label 12.2| 44.8| 84
Junmai [720ml]-Unfiltered, punchy and robust for a more advanced sake exploration
Warm Sake
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Masumi Junmai 15.5 | 27.8
Smooth with a round gentle texture
Gokai Futsushu - Nagano 9.7 | 17.6
Crisp, clean & traditionally dry
By Masu or Carafe
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Gokai Nama Two 6 | 19.4
Hint of soft sweetness of rice and smooth texture
Nigori 7.9| 26.8
Cloudy with a creamy texture, light and sweet with a hint of melon
Nishinoseki Junmai 8.5 | 30.7 | 59.7
Robust and structured
Suigei Classic Tokubetsu Junmai 10.5 l 31 l 58
An elegant medium-bodied Junmai with a velvety texture, bright acidity and kick of bitterness. A classic mellow sake with umami notes