Restaurant in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Serious Japanese cooking, no fine-dining fuss.
Satori is Birmingham's most credible Japanese restaurant, holding a Michelin Plate in 2024 and 2025 and a 4.9 rating from over 400 diners. The à la carte spans sushi, tempura, and robata grill; the tasting menu is the call for a first visit. At £££, it punches well above its price point for a regional city. Book two to three weeks ahead for weekends.
That rating, sustained across a meaningful volume of diners, puts Satori in rarefied territory for Birmingham's Japanese offering. Pair that with back-to-back Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025, and the case for booking is already strong before you've seen the menu. The question is whether it suits your occasion and format — and whether Moseley is worth the trip from the city centre.
The short answer: yes, book it. Satori is the most credible Japanese restaurant in Birmingham right now, and at a £££ price point it sits at a level where the cooking justifies the spend without demanding the commitment of a four-figure tasting menu evening. If you are the kind of diner who researches before booking — who wants to know whether a kitchen can actually execute across formats rather than just doing one thing well , Satori is built for you.
The à la carte at Satori is genuinely wide-ranging by Japanese restaurant standards. Sushi and sashimi are there for purists, tempura for those who want something lighter and more textural, and a robata grill section for diners who want smoke and char. That breadth across three distinct Japanese cooking disciplines , raw, fried, and live-fire , in a single Midlands restaurant is notable. Most Japanese restaurants at this price point in regional UK cities pick one lane. Satori runs several simultaneously, and the Michelin Plate says the kitchen handles it.
If you want a structured way through the menu, the tasting menu is described as well-priced relative to the à la carte, which makes it the logical choice for a first visit or a group where everyone has different instincts. It lets the kitchen show its range without the table needing to negotiate across three different sections. For explorers who want depth and context rather than just a single dish hit, the tasting menu is the format to commit to.
The signature dessert worth knowing about: 'Mount Fuji', the restaurant's riff on a Mont Blanc, arrives at the table and is set alight. It is a theatrical closer, and it works because the theatre is rooted in the dish rather than bolted on. If you are bringing someone who responds to a moment, note that this exists.
Satori has the kind of atmosphere that a 4.9 rating suggests: a restaurant that locals have decided is theirs. Moseley is one of Birmingham's most food-literate neighbourhoods, and the crowd at Satori reflects that. The room is described as bustling, which means noise levels to factor in if conversation is the priority for your evening. This is not a quiet, contemplative Japanese dining room in the manner of a London omakase counter. It is an active, social space where the energy runs high.
That atmosphere is a feature, not a flaw, if you are eating with people who enjoy a room that feels occupied and alive. It does mean that if you are after something more measured and precise in its silence, you should manage expectations accordingly. For a group meal, a birthday dinner, or a date where energy matters more than quiet, the room works in your favour.
Satori's format translates well to a weekend visit. The à la carte's breadth means you can eat lightly across multiple sections rather than committing to a full evening structure, and the tasting menu works as a centrepiece for a longer Saturday lunch. Birmingham's Japanese dining scene has very little genuine competition at this level for a daytime sitting , if weekend Japanese is what you are planning, Satori is effectively the default choice in the city. Check current service times directly with the restaurant before booking, as weekend lunch availability can shift.
Satori sits on Wake Green Road in Moseley, about 3 miles south of Birmingham city centre. Moseley is accessible by bus from the centre and has street parking nearby, though the area gets busy on weekend evenings. The restaurant's address is 2c St Mary's Row, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9EZ.
Booking difficulty is moderate. With a 4.9 rating and Michelin recognition, weekend slots fill faster than weekday sittings. Plan to book at least two to three weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday evening, and further in advance if you have a fixed date. Weekday evenings are more forgiving, but do not assume walk-in availability on the strength of it.
For more on eating and drinking in the area, see our full Birmingham restaurants guide, our full Birmingham bars guide, and our full Birmingham hotels guide. If you are exploring further afield, Birmingham's broader dining scene also includes Opheem for high-end Indian, Adam's and Simpsons for modern European at the leading of the market, and Bayonet and 670 Grams for creative cooking in a less formal register. For context on what Japanese cooking at a higher benchmark looks like, Myojaku in Tokyo and Azabu Kadowaki represent the reference tier. Elsewhere in the UK, Michelin-recognised destinations such as L'Enclume in Cartmel and Moor Hall in Aughton show what sustained Michelin attention looks like at the starred level.
Satori is the restaurant to book when you want serious Japanese cooking in Birmingham without crossing into a full fine-dining commitment. The tasting menu is the smart choice for a first visit; the à la carte works well if your group has different preferences. Book two to three weeks out for weekends. At £££, it delivers meaningfully above its price point for a regional city.
Quick reference: £££ | Michelin Plate 2024 & 2025 | 4.9/5 (424 reviews) | Moseley, Birmingham | Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends | Tasting menu recommended for first visits.
For Japanese specifically, Satori has no direct equivalent in Birmingham at this quality level , it is the clear choice. If you want to spend more and shift cuisine, Adam's and Simpsons are the two Michelin-starred options in the city, both at ££££ and both in a modern European register. Opheem at ££££ is the place if high-end Indian is what you are after. For something more casual and lower spend, 670 Grams offers creative cooking at a friendlier price. None of them overlap with what Satori does in terms of format or cuisine.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in publicly available information for Satori. Japanese restaurants at this format and price point in the UK typically operate a table-reservation model rather than a walk-in bar, but you should call or check with the restaurant directly before assuming counter or bar access is possible. If a spontaneous seat is what you are after, weekday evenings give you the leading chance of availability across the room.
Satori does not have a published dress code, but the combination of Michelin Plate recognition and a £££ price point points toward smart casual as the right call. Think of it the way you would dress for a quality neighbourhood restaurant in London , not a suit, but not trainers and a hoodie either. The room has an energetic, local-crowd feel rather than a formal fine-dining atmosphere, so you have flexibility, but making an effort is appropriate at this level.
Book two to three weeks ahead for weekend evenings , Friday and Saturday slots at a Michelin Plate restaurant with a 4.9 rating fill quickly. Weekday evenings are more accessible and two weeks is usually sufficient, but do not leave it to the week of if you have a fixed date. If you are planning around a specific occasion or a Saturday night with a larger group, push that to three to four weeks to be safe. Walk-ins are unlikely to be reliable given the restaurant's track record with local diners.
Group bookings at Satori are possible, but specific capacity and private dining details are not publicly confirmed. At £££ per head the spend for a group adds up, so factor that in when planning. The tasting menu is a practical solution for groups with varied preferences , it removes the need to negotiate across a wide à la carte. Contact the restaurant directly for group enquiries, particularly for parties of six or more, where you will want to confirm table configuration and any minimum spend requirements.
Go for the tasting menu on a first visit , it is described as well-priced relative to the à la carte and gives you the broadest read of the kitchen's range across sushi, tempura, and robata. The room is lively and social rather than hushed and formal, so calibrate your expectations accordingly. Save room for the 'Mount Fuji' dessert: a tableside flaming Mont Blanc riff that is worth experiencing. Book two to three weeks ahead for weekends. At £££, this is one of the strongest value propositions in Birmingham's Michelin-recognised dining options.
For a step up in formality and price, Adam's and Opheem both operate at a higher fine-dining register. Simpsons covers European tasting-menu territory if Japanese isn't your priority. Satori sits in the middle: two Michelin Plates, a £££ price point, and a wide Japanese à la carte that none of those three offer. If the cuisine type is the draw, Satori is the strongest Japanese option in the city at this price bracket.
Bar seating arrangements are not confirmed in the available venue data. Given Satori's bustling atmosphere and strong local following — reflected in its 4.9 rating — demand for seats is high, so arriving without a reservation and expecting counter space is a risk. check the venue's official channels to confirm bar or walk-in options.
Satori's dress code is not specified, but its Moseley location, local-favourite atmosphere, and £££ pricing point toward relaxed smart casual — comfortable enough for a neighbourhood dinner out, presentable enough for a Michelin Plate venue. Formal attire is almost certainly unnecessary.
A 4.9 rating across 424 reviews and consistent Michelin Plate recognition (2024 and 2025) means Satori fills reliably. For weekend visits, booking at least two to three weeks ahead is a reasonable baseline. If you have a specific date in mind, book earlier rather than later — Moseley locals treat this as their restaurant, and tables go accordingly.
Group suitability details are not confirmed in the available venue data. The à la carte's breadth — sushi, sashimi, tempura, robata grill cuts, and a tasting menu option — makes Satori a practical choice for mixed groups with different preferences. check the venue's official channels to ask about table size limits or private arrangements.
Start with the tasting menu if you want the full range — it covers the kitchen's breadth at a price the venue describes as well-priced relative to the à la carte. The robata grill section is worth attention alongside the sushi and sashimi. Budget £££ per head, book in advance, and factor in that the 'Mount Fuji' dessert is finished tableside — worth knowing if you're considering it.
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