Senbon Sakura

Senbon Sakura brings a Japanese menu to Great George Street, putting it close to the university hospital campus and the civic quarter. The name translates loosely as "a thousand cherry blossoms" — a poetic signal of the kitchen's Japanese identity. Sushi, bento-style boxes, teriyaki and noodle dishes are typical of the format, offering a lighter, cleaner alternative to the kebab and curry takeaways that dominate neighbouring streets. The lunchtime trade from healthcare and legal professionals makes Great George Street fertile ground for an upmarket Asian alternative, and Senbon Sakura fills that gap in this part of the city.