Tsukemono @ The Volunteer Tavern

Why we love it

Tsukemono have popped up at The Volunteer Tavern (one of Wriggle's favourite back-street boozers, no less) to bring their unique twist on stunningly contemporary Japanese street food to the urban-leafed backend of St Matthias' Park.

Pleasurable on the palate, soothing on the soul and inspired by extensive stints of misty-eyed journeying across the length and breadth of Japan (where owners Iris and Adam fell immediately in love with the region's culinary culture), Tsukemono promises those adventurous enough to venture a few minutes east of Cabot Circus an epically appetising fusion of the orient's favourite dishes - served in a properly pub-friendly manner.

Instead of Sushi, think entire rainbows of vibrantly jarred pickles, incredible Okonomiyaki, enough vibrant edamame beans, pink lotus root and soy shitake to make you an overnight insta-hero and some of the best Katsu-Kare-Don in Bristol (we're talking tender meat encased in crispy panko crumbs, resting on a bed of sticky rice and doused in the most irresistible, umami-toned Japanese curry sauce).