Popular Japanese restaurant in Bristol to reopen

A Bristol sushi restaurant is set to open a new branch in the city this weekend. Niji, which previously had a site in the Galleries in Broadmead, has moved to the ground floor of Union Gate, at the corner of Union Street.

The restaurant plans to open with a soft launch on Saturday (March 29), while upgrades are still underway at the new site. The eatery will operate for four days a week on limited hours, although later than its previous location at the top of the Galleries.

The restaurant will be open from Thursday to Sunday, between 12pm and 9pm, except on Sundays when it will close an hour earlier. Due to the restricted operating hours initially, the owners advise customers to reserve tables in advance.

A spokesperson from Niji said: "We are opening this Saturday. It will be a soft opening and limited business hours for now as upgrades are still in progress."

On its Instagram page, Niji further urged: "Please make a reservation via our website as far as possible."

They also expressed gratitude for the patience and support received over the past few months.

The restaurant has unveiled its new menu, which will be available from the soft launch onwards. It offers a variety of sushi and fish options, poke bowls, curry rice, noodles and gyozas.

The location has previously housed The Mana House, Atomic Diner, Steam and Bella Pizza.

The Japanese eatery had garnered positive reviews, boasting a 4.9 out of five-star rating on Google prior to its closure from the shopping centre due to the impending demolition of the Galleries.