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At Kuroyoko Balham, our menu is inspired by the smoky izakaya bars of Tokyo. These late-night spots are where friends and salary men gather for small plates, skewers cooked over hot coals, and plenty of drinks. The food is fast, bold and designed for sharing — fuel for long nights and lively conversation.
Classic drinking snacks to start the night — light, punchy bites that pair perfectly with beer, sake or highballs.
Crispy Chicken Skin
6
Shichimi Salt
Korokke
9
Creamy Crab, Truffle
Tako-Yaki Donut Ball
10
Fried Bun, Twice Cooked Octopus, Umami Mayo, Katsuobushi
Fried Sprout Leaves
6
Sweet Soy
Tuna Sashimi
13
Sesame-Soy, Pomelo, Wasabi Mayo
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
10
Masterstock Short Rib, Amazu Pickles, Miso-Cheese Dip
The beating heart of Kuroyoko. Skewers grilled over hot charcoal in true Tokyo style — smoky, savoury and made for sharing.
CHICKEN
Tebasaki
9
Chicken Wings, Smoked Soy
Tskune
10
Chicken Meatball, Sweet Soy Glaze
Negima
10
Chicken Thigh, Spring Onion
VEG
Oyster Mushroom
8
Mushroom Teriyaki, Garlic Butter
Tofu
9
Ponzu, Truffle, Dried Miso, Chives
Sweetcorn
8
Umami Butter
SEAFOOD
Salmon
12
Teriyaki, Yuzu Kosho
Octopus
15
Scorched Yellow Chilli Miso
Scallop
16
Yuzu Kosho Butter
MEAT
Hamburger
10
Mustard Miso, Pickle Relish, Yaki Niku Tare
Pork Belly
12
Negi, Aka Miso, Sancho Pepper
Enoki-Bacon
11
Sweet Soy, Lemon
Slow-cooked rice pots infused with rich flavour, bringing comfort and depth to the izakaya spread.
Japanese Mushroom
16
Truffle Butter, Negi
Grilled Salmon
24
Teriyaki, Yuzu Kosho, Smoked Salmon Roe
Sticky Soy Short Rib
29
Sweet Soy, Ginger
Supporting players that balance the meal — crunchy pickles, fresh salads and rice dishes that round out the table.
House Kimchee
6
Oshinko
6
House Pickles, 3 Kinds
Mochi Toasts
6
Garlic Butter
Salada
6
Avocado, Endive, Watercress, Crispy Garlic, Onion-Soy
Fried Potatoes
6
Mustard Mayo, Katsuobushi
Our ever-changing line-up of dishes pushing the grill a little further. Seasonal, bold and slightly unpredictable – the chef’s playground where smoke, spice and umami take turns stealing the spotlight.
Chizubaaga
10
House Cheeseburger, Caramelised Onion, Wasabi Remoulade, Burger Cheese
Cauliflower Sumiyaki
13
Beurre Noisette, Dried Miso, Ponzu, Truffle
Black Cod Taco
18
Miso-Grilled, Green Rice, Scorched Tomato Salsa (2 piece per order)
BBQ Jumbo Prawn
22
Grilled Over Cedar At The Table, Spicy Lemon Miso Dip
Tea Smoked Lamb Chops
24
Smokey Nasu, Spicy Korean Miso
Playful desserts with a Japanese twist — a sweet finish to the chaos.
Choc Harumaki
8
Chocolate Spring Rolls, Passionfruit-Yuzu Dip
From quick snacks to charcoal-grilled skewers, Kuroyoko captures the energy of Tokyo’s backstreets in the heart of Balham, London SW12.