Kokoro Southampton

I've always been a bit wary of this place thinking it's just mass produced Asian food which can't be up to much but decided to give it a go. It's a bit hectic in there, no menu's are available so you're sort of thrust at the counter staring at a tiny menu board at ceiling height not knowing what to choose while the server asks you what you would like. I kind of just made a rash decision as felt rushed so chose chicken teriyaki with rice for 7.75 which was reasonable, The container felt heavy and was full to the top. I took the food to the park, it was hot and I was impressed that the chicken was good chunks of thigh meat with a fair portion. The sauce was a bit sweet and sickly not what I think teriyaki should be, not balanced between salty and sweet with a tangy note and I wish I had chosen something else. The rice was nicely cooked and the whole dish was very filling. I would rather eat this than some burger meal and will definitely go back and try other more savoury dishes.
May 4th, 2023

What a lovely joint! The food is so delicious. Worth the money! The flavours last for a while. A few concerns: tiny space which is unavoidable, and sadly no bathrooms. The bathroom that is supposedly there is out of order for a few months now. I hope this gets sorted out soon.
May 2nd, 2023

May 1st, 2023

Not authentic Japanese food! More like a fast-food canteen where everything is premade and the sauces are full of msg and too salty. Every dish is just sauce plus topping plus rice.
May 1st, 2023

Sweet and chilli chicken and rice was delicious and very tasty. Good portion sizes and great service from the staff. Definitely recommend this place.
Apr 27th, 2023