Sky Kong Kong

Tucked between the Bearpit and the bus station is one exciting gem of a restaurant in Bristol: Sky Kong Kong, headed by Korean chef Hwi Shim who has moved to Bristol after working in Michelin-starred restaurants in London including Nobu and Hakkasan. Sky Kong Kong showcases the talents of a chef who is no longer willing to be pigeon-holed with just one national cuisine. Lunch each day is a single option, with many of the vegetables grown in chef Hwi Shim's own allotment and includes such delights as Korean-style barbecue of pork belly and char-grilled pork rib. The restaurant's décor is as unassuming as its location, with a homely, farmhouse-style feel with a selection of hats on one wall and strawberry jam and sake fermenting in jars on top of a bookshelf packed with weighty cookery books. The seating options are one of two communal thick wooden tables, with Hwi Shim cooking at the far end of this former pie shop behind a curtain made from bamboo. The sushi is delightful, with delicate flavours expertly cooked and at great value for money. You might not know what you are going to eat when you visit, but you're sure to eat very well indeed - highly recommended when in the Bristol area.