Our Menu Dishes

These are the dishes on our regular pop up & events menu.

Please see pod for any specials on the day.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

We try to make sure our menu is balanced to suit our GLUTEN FREE/VEGAN/KIDDIE CUSTOMERS.

But please understand we are a small unit and electric supply is often an issue. So we are unable to supply a huge selection.

You will notice that most of our dishes have the markers below. Please take note of what they mean for your dietary requirement.

Veggie version also available

We have a small fryer for vegan dishes. We will cook these fresh to order, so you may be asked to wait a few minutes.

Gluten free version also available

Due to electricity & space we are unable to stretch to a 3rd fryer, but we will cook a selection of our gluten free versions up in fresh oil at the beginning of service. So the earlier you are able to come the better. After these have run out they will be available cooked in shared oil. if you know you are unable to tolerate 'shared oil' then please ask before ordering.

Chibiko Kid's version also available

A small child's portion will be available in dishes with the above marker.

PLEASE ALWAYS ASK ABOUT ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE ORDERING.

STARTERS/SIDES

£8.50

Lucky Chicken Katsu Starter

A pile of our super juicy panko bread crumbed chicken breast, deep fried and served with tonkatsu sauce (a worcestershire sauce based dressing similar to a cross between ketchup & brown sauce), kewpie Mayo (totally different from mayo you're used to and a must try), spring onions & pickled ginger with side salad.

(Please ask if you'd like us to spice it up)

Veggie version also available

Gluten free version also available

Why is it Lucky?

Well the word 'Katsu' has 2 meanings.

1) Abreviation of Japanese pronounciation of English word Cutlet 'katsuretto')

2)Japanese word to 'conquer, suceed'

So it is considered 'lucky' to eat a Katsu dish before exams, races or any event where you need to a little luck to succeed.

STARTERS/SIDES

£7.50

Osaka's Kushikatsu Skewers

Think of those yummy skewers you love, then imagine them panko bread crumbed and deep fried.....This is kushikatsu!

Kushi = Skewers

Katsu = anything panko coated & deep fried.

These are a very popular street food from Osaka and are a must try!

These will change each week depending on availability and my mood!

Please refer to the 'Kushikatsu Menu Board' on the pod for your daily choices.

Veggie version also available

Gluten free version also available

DONBURI RICE BOWLS

£11.00

Chicken Katsu Curry

Our super juicy, panko bread crumbed chicken breast, deep fried and served on rice with our 'MILD' Curry sauce, shredded cabbage (optional) spring onions & pickled ginger.

Veggie version also available

Gluten free version also available

Fun fact!

(Katsu meaning 'Cutlet' refers to the chicken or other panko coated and deep fried items served with the rice, NOT the curry sauce. So Katsu dishes are actually served with many different sauces and toppings in Japan, curry being just one of them)

DONBURI RICE BOWL

£11.00

Nagoya's Chicken Katsu

Our super juicy, panko bread crumbed chicken breast, deep fried and served on rice with our homemade dark hatcho Miso Sauce popular to the Nagoya area, (optional) spring onions & pickled ginger.

Veggie version also available

Gluten free version also available

What is Hatcho Miso?

This is a very dark miso native to Nagoya's Aichi prefecture.

It is traditionally made from 100% soyabeans, unlike other miso's that use rice, barley or wheat. So a good hatcho miso will be gluten free.

It takes 24 to 30 months to ferment, hence the very dark colour and stronger taste than lighter miso's.

In the Nagoya areas you will find Chicken Katsu dishes being served with a sweetened hatcho miso sauce as a regional favourite.

DONBURI RICE BOWL

£11.00

Lucky Chicken Katsu

Our super juicy, panko bread crumbed chicken breast, deep fried and served on rice dressed with Tonkatsu Brown Sauce (a worcestershire sauce based dressing similar to a cross between ketchup & brown sauce), kewpie Mayo (totally different from mayo you're used to and a must try), shredded cabbage (optional) spring onions & pickled ginger.

(Ask us to spice it up for you!)

Veggie version also available

Gluten free version also available

Why is it Lucky?

Well the word 'Katsu' has 2 meanings.

1) Abreviation of Japanese pronounciation of English word Cutlet 'katsuretto')

2)Japanese word to 'conquer, suceed'

So it is considered 'lucky' to eat a Katsu dish before exams, races or any event where you need to a little luck to succeed.

CHIBIKO KIDS

£8.00

The Chibiko Chicken Katsu Curry

Chibiko means 'Little one' in Japanese, so we decided, in honour of our 'little customers' with a 'Chibiko' version of our popular oh so juicy Chicken Katsu Curry!

Kiddie only sized portion of Panko bread crumbed, chicken breast, deep fried and served with a 'BEAR, HEART OR STAR' shaped rice ball of your choice with our 'MILD' Curry sauce in a pot or on the chicken. You choose!

No veg! No Fuss!

Veggie version also available

Gluten free version also available

Don't fancy this? Or you're Vegan/Gluten Free?

No probs!

Just look out for the purple marker on our other dishes for a chibiko version at the same price as this one.

DONBURI RICE BOWLS

£11.00

Chashu Pulled Pork

Pork Shoulder is marinated and simmered in a rich soy based stock overnight, pulled and served on rice with it's own juices, shoyu butter sweetcorn, shredded cabbage, spring onions & pickled ginger.

(Ask us to spice it up for you)

Chashu Pork is traditionally served in slices on ramen or rice bowls. We found customers didn't like the fatty layer, so we put a Miniyaki's spin on it and made it a pulled pork!

And yes, we are aware others have copied us! tut tut! But that means it must be good right!

The cooking process is the same but we tweaked the presentation so that you get all of the flavour, non of the fatty bits but all of the soul!

Chibiko Kid's version also available

Also try as a burger, see below.

DONBURI RICE BOWLS

£12.50

Vegan Buddha Bowl

So called as the rice mound is said to resemble the buddha's tummy!

Miniyaki's Buddha bowl is based on the traditional Japanese 'Obentou' lunch box with different elements providing a balanced blend of veggies, protein and grain.

Tofu & Veg panko coated kushikatsu skewers served on rice in an obentou bowl style with pink cauliflower kimchi, edamame, tsukemono pickles, furikake sprinkles, shredded cabbage & spring onions.

(Some elements may change due to availability)

Chibiko Kid's version also available

Gluten free version also available

BURGERS

£9.50

Proper Japanese Burger!

Try our CHICKEN /VEG KATSU OR PULLED PORK in our homemade Japanese style milk buns with shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce & kewpie mayo for a proper Japanese stylee burger.

Allergy advice:

Buns contain egg, milk, wheat flour & butter, so we are unable to offer a dietary alternative sorry.

Chibiko Kid's version also available