K J Restaurant in Kingston upon Thames

Came for dinner and as always it was delicious! The service was also great and our server Yash was super attentive and made our dining experience that much better! I will definitely be returning soon.

A couple of weekends ago, I stumbled upon Pokie & Roll, a delightful Japanese Fusion Poke Bowl restaurant in Kingston, which turned out to be an unexpected highlight of my evening. After discovering that the kitchen at the neighboring pub had already closed post 9pm and with my stomach growling louder than the music next door, I was in dire need of a quick, satisfying meal. Thankfully, the security at the pub recommended Pokie & Roll, just as they were about to close for the night. At first glance, seeing the staff tidying up, I was hesitant. But to my surprise, they were incredibly welcoming. Upon request from the security, a staff member named Abs graciously reopened the salad bar and consulted with the kitchen. Moments later, they prepared a delicious crispy chicken katsu curry bowl with a side of fresh salad. Abs was particularly friendly and helpful, offering recommendations without rushing me, ensuring my meal was exactly what I needed. The bowl was not only a lifesaver but genuinely delicious—a true testament to the quality and freshness of their food. The kindness and flexibility of Abs and the rest of the staff at Pokie & Roll turned a simple meal into a memorable part of my night. This place isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a prime example of customer service excellence, where the staff goes above and beyond to accommodate a late customer. Pokie & Roll is definitely a hidden gem in Kingston with its lovely team and exceptional food. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, delightful bite. Huge thanks to Abs and the team—you truly made my night!

We ordered chicken katsu curry, chicken gyoza, prawn katsu curry, and dorayaki pancakes. Most of the food was great, but the chicken in the katsu curry was really disappointing. It tasted like old frying oil, even though the rest of the dish was fine but the chicken was easily the worst I have ever had from a Japanese resturant. For how much it costs, it just didn’t feel worth the price. On top of that, the kitchen didn’t look clean. The stainless steel walls and hot plates seemed like they hadn’t been properly cleaned in ages, and the bowls on the conveyor belt, especially the clear domes, looked dirty too. Luckily, my wife’s chicken gyoza and prawn katsu curry were really good and I highly recommend them especially the orayaki pancakes, so at least she enjoyed her meal!

Standard pre made sushi. Good price with a voucher.

We booked the place on the day for table of 6 for my Parents’ anniversary. We were greeted with lovely smiles and they were overall very welcoming and friendly. When we got in, to our surprise, we had a private dining room with its own heater & coat hanger! The room was the right size and had this very Japanese style room. Ko & Alice had an excellent customer service which definitely made my parents’ anniversary special ❤️. We didn’t have to wait long for the food. Quality of the food was good!! They’re so quick responding to our requests aswell (like refill of tap water). Overall, we highly recommend this restaurant! Great food and excellent service! Will definitely be back x