Nottingham's fine-dining Japanese restaurant launches private dining experience
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 7 April 2026
UPDATED: 8 April 2026
Asian-inspired fine-dining concept Kinu has unveiled its private dining spaces, offering a taste of Japan for special occasions.
Available for up to 14 guests, Japanese food lovers can indulge in an à la carte menu which celebrates the full breadth of Asian cuisine, including fresh Japanese sushi, fried plates, aromatic Thai curries, fragrant wok fried noodles and delicate desserts to finish.
Located in a Grade II listed building on Low Pavement Street, Kinu has quickly become a must-east destination in Nottingham since its launch in October 2025. Boasting 4,400 sq ft, the fine-dining restaurant has been reimagined into an elegant yet moody space which seats 120, complete with private dining rooms for small gatherings.
Goz Kar, owner of Kinu, said:
“Our private dining spaces have been designed with celebration and intimacy in mind. Decorated in deep charcoal tones, velvet textures and Japanese art, we’ve created the perfect atmosphere for a stylish occasion.
“Kinu is much more than a restaurant. We want to bring loved ones together to share laugher, joy and an exquisite meal that will transport you to a different continent. As an independent restaurant in the city, we hope to provide a real alternative to high-street chains, where originality and authenticity is at the core.”
Kinu is also expanding its offering with a new lunch menu, available between Tuesday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Guests can choose four dishes from its entire menu, excluding drinks, desserts and its sushi platter, for £18.95.
Highlights from its à la carte menu include slow braised lamb shoulder in a velvety massaman sauce, tender pork belly skewers in a caramelised glaze, Karashi Tori double-friend chicken, and its signature xiao long bao, freshly handmade pleated dumplings filled with steaming, aromatic broth.
To secure the private dining experience at Kinu, a £250 deposit is required per reservation, which is deducted from the final bill. Diners must spend a minimum of £500 in total, including drinks.
To find out more about Kinu, and book a lunch visit or private dining experience, contact the restaurant on https://www.kinurestaurant.co.uk/contact
