Oxford Circus Izakaya Menu
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Get Ready to Feast
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 5.1
Sea salt or chilli BBQ
Chips & Dips 6.3
Rice crackers, avocado shiso, tomato salsa dips
Tenderstem Broccoli 7.2
Orange miso, bubu arare
Corn Tempura 7.2
Sea salt, kabosu citrus, chives
Padron Peppers 6.8
Grilled with yuzu miso
Korean Fried Wings 9
Spicy sour sauce, sesame
Fried Squid 11.5
Yuzu kosho mayo, Japanese spices, red chilli, lime
Beef Fat Potato Chips 6.2
Huancaina cheese sauce, tomato rocoto
Rocket & Avocado Salad 7.3
Asparagus, tomato, honey soy dressing
Crispy Ponzu Sprouts 6.8
Orange, Pomegranate, Ponzu
Piglet Yaki 7.2
Rocoto BBQ, spring onion
Scallop Yaki 13.5
Amarillo butter, asparagus
Tuna Yaki 15.5
Chilli ponzu, daikon, bonito flakes
Chicken Yaki 7.1
Japanese spices, spring onion
Smoked Pork Rib 9.4
Yellow chilli honey glaze
Raw & Sushi
Recommended: 2-3 Per Person
Ceviches
Ceviche Set 32
Mixto, tuna & salmon
Salmon ceviche 11.9
Red onions, avocado, bubu arare, red chilli, limo chilli dressing
Ceviche Mixto 12.4
Tuna, salmon, seabass, sweet potato, amarillo chilli dressing
Seabass Ceviche 12.7
Cherry tomato, kumquat pickle, rocoto chilli dressing
Yellowtail Ceviche 16.4
Cucumber, red onion, shiso, kabosu citrus
Tuna Ceviche 12.2
Corn, red onion, crispy noodle, white onion dressing
Tiraditos
Seabass 11.9
Rock chives, truffle dressing
Torched Salmon 11.3
Coriander cress, lemon oil, chilli kabosu citrus dressing
Yellowtail 16
Kumquat pickle, rocoto chilli dressing
Sashimi
Sashimi Set 28.5
2 PC of each
Salmon Sashimi 7
[2pc]
Seabass Sashimi 6.9
Apple ponzu
Tuna Sashimi 7.5
[2pc]
Yellowtail Sashimi 7.7
[2pc]
Maki
Maki Set 31.5
Salmon & avocado, prawn tempura, spicy tuna
Salmon & Avocado 11.3
Asparagus, Daikon cress, chives
California Roll 12.8
Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, cucumber, yuzu mayo
Avocado Miso 8.2
Asparagus, carrot pickle, barley miso
Prawn Tempura 11.9
Cucumber, daikon pickle, yuzu amarillo chilli mayo
Spicy Tuna 11.9
Rocoto chilli, daikon pickle, chives
Mixed Set
Mixed Set 35
Ceviche mixto, salmon, tuna and yellowtail sashimi, salmon & avocado maki
Large Plates
Flesh & Buns
Grain-fed Ribeye Steak 31
BBQ sauce, red onion pickle, shiitake pickle
Crispy Duck Leg 24
Plum sauce, beetroot pickle, cucumber pickle
Crispy Piglet Belly 21.6
Mustard miso, apple pickle, carrot pickle
Beef Short Ribs 32.5
Chipotle miso BBQ sauce
Chilli Miso Brisket 25.4
Chipotle miso BBQ sauce, carrot & red chilli pickle
Japanese Fried Chicken 20.5
Buttermilk marinated, red chilli, rocoto chilli BBQ mayo, carrot pickle
Kimchee Tempura Seabass 20.8
Pickled celery
Mixed Smoked Meat Plate [for two] 40.5
Brisket, short ribs and pork ribs
Miso Grilled Aubergine 16.1
Sweet miso, sesame, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle
Salmon Teriyaki 23.6
Lemon, sea salt, cucumber pickle, daikon pickle
Smoked Pork Ribs 19.9
Yellow chilli honey glaze, Carrot & Red chilli pickle
Portobello Mushrooms 15.6
Wasabi mayo, daikon pickle
Poké don
Spicy Pork 14.7
Sesame ponzu, fried egg, nori, sesame, crispy noodles, avocado shiso, steamed rice
Spicy Tuna Sashimi 15.7
Rocoto chilli mayo, tomato salsa, corn, edamame, pickles, crispy noodles, nori, avocado shiso, sushi rice
Crispy Piglet Belly 14.7
Tomato salsa, BBQ rocoto, carrot pickle, avocado shiso, nori, steamed rice
Chicken Teriyaki 14.7
Teriyaki sauce, grilled broccoli, grilled spring onion, cock scratchings, onsen egg, schichimi, steamed rice
Salmon Teriyaki Poke Don 15.7
Teriyaki sauce, avocado shiso, spring onion, crispy noodles, furikake, steamed rice
Miso Grilled Aubergine 13.7
Mayo, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle, mizuna salad, steamed rice
Sides
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Smoked Chilli Beef Hot Stone Rice 13.7
Mushrooms, sesame butter, corn, carrot pickle, egg
Steamed Rice 3.5
Veggie Hot Stone Rice 12.7
Mushrooms, sesame butter, corn, carrot pickle, egg
Desserts
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
S’more 9.8
Strawberry marshmallows, almond chocolate, graham crackers
Nutella Croissant Tai Yaki 9.4
Cherry soft serve
Kinako Donuts 8.7
Black sugar custard
Salted Caramel Chocolate Fondant 8.7
Matcha ice cream
Soufflé Cheesecake 9.4
Japanese Whiskey Ice Cream
Matcha Mille Crepe 9.6
Layered Japanese Crepes
Cocktails £12 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
Bubbles
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Rebuli prosecco brut 7.9 | 43
Treviso DOC, Veneto Like the colour black, effortlessly cool on its own, goes with everything
Projecto guapos pet-nat 8.2 | 44.9
Vinho Verde, Portugal Dry, refreshing, acidity driven with a nice salty finish
Allimant-laugner cremant d'alsace 9.1 | 49.9
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 90
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 6.4 | 25.6| 34.9
Veneto, Italy Experience the lively, crisp Borga Rosé, with the freshness of sun-ripened strawberries
Bucolique Bordeaux Rosé 2020 7.8 | 31.4 | 42.8
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
Beer & Cider
Draught
Asahi Draught Half 3.5/Pint 6
Bottled
Asahi 5
5.2% abv | 330ml
Stone Wood Pale Ale 6.2
4.4% abv | 330ml
Kome Biru 6.1
4.9% 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 5.7
5.2% abv | 355ml
Lucky Saint 5.5
0.5% abv | 330ml
Wine
White
Cantine Borga Pinot Grigio, 2021 6.4 | 25.6 | 34.9
Veneto, Italy Crisp, fruity and peachy, the quality of this classic will surprise you!
Lagasca Viogner 6.7| 26.7| 36.4
Castilla la Mancha, Spain Sunny afternoon in a glass, bursting with vibrant notes of tropical fruits and a refreshing zest
Helenental Grüner Veltliner, 2021 7.3 | 29.3 | 39.9
Weinviertel, Austria Lemon, lime, grapefruit and nectarine with secondary aromas of white pepper and ginger
Jalouise Chenin Blanc 2020 9 | 36.1 | 49.3
France Quince, ginger, cream and nutty notes with a lovely "waxy" texture
Laffitte Sauvignon Blanc 9.1| 36.6| 49.9
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 53
Italy Nectarine, white peach and white flowers
Weingut Würtzberg Rotschiefer Riesling, 2021 55.7
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
Cantine Borga Malbec 6.4 | 25.6| 34.9
Veneto, Italy Fresh dark fruits that make every sip a juicy and joyful experience
Lagasca Tempranillo/petit Verdot 6.7 | 26.7 | 36.4
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 9.4 | 37.6 | 51.3
Tuscany, Italy Red and black cherries, nutmeg, cedar and tobacco characters
Saint Emilion Montagne Bordeaux 2020 9.5 | 38.1 | 51.9
France Black fruits, smoky leather, herbs and cedar notes
Paco Garcia Crianza, 2019 9.6 | 38.3 | 52.2
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 61.2
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
Mio Sparkling 7 | 19.2
Delicately sweet sparkling sake with light vanilla notes
Hana Awaka Sparkling Peach 8.5 | 19.2
An elegant and refined sparkling sake with a hint of peach
Hana Awaka Sparkling Yuzu 8.5 | 19.2
A refreshingly tangy sparkling sake which brings the lovely flavour of yuzu to life
Umeshu Urakasumi 11.4 | 43.5 | 77.9
Plum Sake-Rich sweetness with a pronounced plum character
Akashi-Tai Yuzushu 15.8 | 71.8
Sweet and zesty, decadent citrus dominates the palate with hints of orange sorbet
Tamagawa Red Label 12.2| 33| 60
Junmai [720ml]-Unfiltered, punchy and robust for a more advanced sake exploration
Sake Flight 15
Any three sakes of your choice
Warm sake by the carafe
Masumi Junmai - Nagano 14.4 | 25.9
Smooth with a round gentle texture
Gokai Futsushu - Nagano 9 | 16.4
Crisp, clean & traditionally dry
Sake by Masu or Carafe
Gokai Nama Two 6 | 18.1
Hint of soft sweetness of rice and smooth texture
Nigori 7.4 | 24.9
Cloudy with a creamy texture, light and sweet with a hint of melon
Oseki Junmai 5 | 17
A fresh, well-balanced flavour appreciated by all sake connoisseurs
Karatamba Honjozo 7.9 | 21.4
A smooth, dry sake with a creamy mouthfeel, an excellent pairing with food
Nishinoseki Junmai 8.5 | 30.7 | 55.9
Robust and structured
Masumi Shiro Junmai Ginjo 11| 32| 58
Smooth, gentle and lightly poised
Akitabare Daiginjo 11.8| 33| 59
Light and fragrant, with a clean and even finish
Shirakabe Gura Junmai Daiginjo 13.3 | 38.4 | 62
Subtle balance between soft and fruity, with a smooth texture
Yukimuro Junmai Daiginjo 124
Aged in snow for 3 years, this sake has an immaculate elegance yet retains a well rounded umami
Japanese Whisky
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 Distillers Reserve 16.5
Jam-packed with superb red berry notes
Yamazaki 12yrs 21.7
Jam-packed with superb red berry notes
Nikka
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 25.3
Clean, fresh fragrance with notes of peat, light smoke, vanilla & spice
Nikka Pure Malt Red 20.1
Rich and fruity, with red berries, cherries and a touch of menthol and cassis
Nikka Coffey Malt 14.9
Dark chocolate & dark berry fruit, along with toffee & vanilla notes
Nikka Days 12.4
Buttery lemon shortbread, sprinkled with sugar and vanilla pod
Nikka From The Barrel 17.8
Rich and peppery, with spicy oak and soft vanilla
Suntory
Suntory Chita 16.3
A flash of leafy floral notes, bitter cocoa and white fruits
Suntory Hibiki Harmony 19.5
Flavours of crushed almonds, stewed fruits, oranges and sherried malt
Spirits
Gin 50ml
Beefeater 9.4
Remarkably clean flavour, with a bold juniper character, balanced with strong notes of citrus
Beefeater 24 13
Sweet citrus with notes of lemon rind and sweet lime, moves into a mid-palate with juniper. Long and dry finish, with a grassy, vegetal note of warm green tea
Monkey 47 14.1
Exotic gin, complex, rich and smooth, with pine, citrus and floral notes. Long and dry finish
Hendricks 11.2
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
Sipsmith 11.2
Floral, summer meadow notes, followed by mellow rounded juniper and zesty, citrus freshness. Very smooth, hits the palate with juniper, warms it with spice and then wrings it dry, begging you to take another sip
Roku 11.6
Subtle yet complex flavours of citrus, juniper, pepper, and spice lead to a tangy, vegetal finish
Shochu 50ml
Lento Amami 9.4
The Japanese rum of Shochu
Satoh 14.5
Sweet potato Shochu with an otherworldy flavour
Vodka 50ml
Absolut 9.4
Rich, full-bodied and complex, yet smooth and mellow with a distinct character of grain, followed by a hint of dried fruits
Sipsmith 11.1
Clean, lightly brazil nutty nose with wholemeal flour and spirity cracked black pepper
Belvedere 11.6
Wonderfully clean and silky with a creamy mouthfeel. Floral notes and hints of vanilla with faint white chocolate, almond oil and mild black peppers
COGNAC ARMAGNAC 50ml
Baron De Sigognac 10 10.2
Aromas of candied orange, vanilla and sweet spices. Round and creamy on the palate with notes of grilled almonds and green fruits. Spicy yet balanced with tangy oak notes
Tequila 50ml
Olmeca Blanco 9.4
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.
Cazcabel 11.2
Sweet taste of freshly roasted coffee, notes of chocolate, vanilla and agave
Whiskey 50ml
Woodford 11
Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and cocoa. Toffee, caramel, chocolate and spice notes abound
Chivas 12.8
Rich and fruity, Chivas bursts with the smooth taste of ripe, honeyed apples, and notes of vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch
Rum 50ml
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
Gosling 9.4
Sweet, herbal, fruitcake, hints of vanilla, banana, butterscotch and spices. The flavour is rich and well-balanced with notes of vanilla, fruit, and sweet spice. Crisp, spiced and tingling
Appleton Estate 9.9
Aromas of orange peel, banana, tobacco and molasses, with sweet fruits. A warming finish with notes of cinnamon, caramel and vanilla
Soft cocktails
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Yuzu Berry Soda 5.5
Fresh raspberry and blueberries, cranberry, yuzu, soda
Painappuru Mint Fizz 5
Pineapple, lime, mint, soda
Pink Grapefruit Cooler 5
Grapefruit, passion fruit, vanilla, soda
Soft drinks
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Coke / Diet Coke 4
Bottled (330ml)
Schweppes 3
Lemonade, ginger beer, golden ginger ale, crisp tonic, light tonic & soda [20cl]
BELU WATER 4.5
Still or sparkling [75cl]
Fresh Juices
Allergy Information
Vegetarian
Contains Chilli
Contains Nuts
Pear & Lychee 5.5
Fresh Orange Juice 4
Fresh Grapefruit Juice 4
'Cloudy' Juices 4
Apple, tomato, pineapple, cranberry
Teas
Served Hot Or Cold 3.2 Each (includes complimentary refills)
Jasmine Tea 3.2
Green Tea 3.2
Oolong Tea 3.2
Fresh Mint Tea 3.2
GROUP FEASTING
Minimum 7 people. Must be selected by the entire table
Our menus can be easily adapted to accommodate guests with specific dietary requirements.
Omakase - 40
Minimum 7 people. Must be selected by the entire table.
Snacks
California Maki
Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, yuzu mayo
Salmon & Avocado 11.3
Asparagus, Daikon cress, chives
Chips & Dips 6.3
Rice crackers, avocado shiso, tomato salsa dips
Edamame 5.1
Sea salt or chilli BBQ
Small Dishes
Korean Fried Wings 9
Spicy sour sauce, sesame
Fried Squid 11.5
Yuzu kosho mayo, Japanese pepper, red chilli, lime
Tenderstem Broccoli 7.2
Orange miso, bubu arare
Flesh & Buns
Crispy Piglet Belly 21.6
Mustard miso, apple pickle, carrot pickle
Crispy Duck Leg 24
Plum sauce, beetroot pickle, cucumber pickle
Miso Grilled Aubergine 16.1
Sweet miso, sesame, carrot pickle, cucumber pickle
Desserts
S'mores 9.8
Strawberry marshmallows, almond chocolate, graham crackers
Omakase - 45
Minimum 7 people. Must be ordered by the entire table
Snacks
California Maki
Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, yuzu mayo
Salmon & Avocado 11.3
Asparagus, Daikon cress, chives