Umi Japanese Bar & Restaurant

Head down Linthorpe Road and you'll find yourself in the kind of place that actually respects Japanese food rather than just playing at it. The counter's where it's at if you want to watch the chefs work, but grab a table if you're after something more relaxed. You're getting fresh sushi, bowls that don't mess about, and ramen that tastes like someone actually cared about the broth. The vibe shifts between buzzy and intimate depending on when you go, but there's always that sense people are here because they know what they're doing.