Koba-Ko Upstairs | Casual Dining in King's Heath, Birmingham

Top categories (Small Plates / Beer / Wine / Highballs / Soft)
Most orders: £20–30

Koba-Ko Upstairs is a casual yet trendy restaurant known for its Japanese-inspired cuisine, focusing on richly flavored ramen and a variety of thoughtfully prepared small plates. Situated above a wine bar, this venue offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere, well-suited for solo dining, casual gatherings, or a relaxed evening out. The establishment operates primarily during lunch and dinner hours on select weekdays, providing table service and an onsite bar with a curated selection of beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee.

The menu emphasizes authentic flavors with healthy, vegetarian, and vegan options available, complemented by a range of additional toppings and desserts. Pricing aligns with moderate dining expectations, reflecting the quality and specialization of the dishes served. Accessibility is considered through features such as wheelchair-accessible parking and free street parking, ensuring convenience for different guests.

Payment options are diverse, accepting major credit and debit cards as well as NFC mobile payments. Reservations can be made to accommodate planning preferences. Guests seeking a varied dining experience with a focus on Japanese-style cuisine and a well-rounded beverage selection are encouraged to explore the full menu available on the dedicated menu page for more detailed offerings.

Onsite services
Dine-in
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Lunch
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Solo dining

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Linh Le

07/04/2026

We had tonkotsu ramen, pumpkin croquette and agedashi tofu. The croquette and tofu were ok. The highlight would be the tonkotsu ramen which was very well seasoned, authentic and delicious. The only constructive feedback was that the eggs were still very cold (especially the extra eggs). The services were great with lovely and attentive staff. Overall, we had a good experience and will definitely be back when we want to have ramen. One of the best ramen places we have tried in Bham thus far

Liam Haughey

30/03/2026

Awesome cosy restaurant with a cracking atmosphere. The Kara Miso ramen was the best I’ve ever had. Come here often and always leave happy and impressed. The pork belly skewer was incredible.

War Pig

13/03/2026

All round amazingly tasty Raman goodness. Small plates also fantastic. Hands down best I’ve had outside of Japan (maybe even better than Japan!)

Ben Z

28/02/2026

Amazing food, can’t recommend the tofu enough. Ramen was OK, broth extremely light and either because I’m not familiar with the style they’re currently serving or because it’s actually just not the best. Still recommend it as a place worth trying. Sat outside on the outdoor patio. The restaurant is located above the wine bar grace and James, so just ask the staff there how to get to the restaurant

Steve G

27/02/2026

We'd previously visited one of their popups but hadn't been to their restaurant, so this was the perfect opportunity. The food was stunning, we shared a ramen and a number of small plates, leaving happy and sated. We'd recommend Koba-Ko anytime, but to find them on First Table is a bonus. We will be back.

Carl

09/01/2026

Ramen that rivals any that I had in Japan. The food here phenomenal. Drinks are banging. Service is fantastic. One of my favourite places in Birmingham to eat. Has never disappointed me.

Sarah Schäd

29/12/2025

Wow wow wow!! If you want delicious Japanese food in King's Heath, Birmingham then this is the place to go!! We had the chicken ramen, pumpkin croquette and pork belly. It was all delicious! The waitress was super friendly too!! It's located upstairs of James and Grace cafe in case you can't find it! Took us a while! We will definitely be returning!

Grace

27/12/2025

I really enjoyed the lunch here! The server was very welcoming and nice. We ordered ramen and chicken for side. At first, we found the chicken too salty, but when we reported the issue to the server, they promptly offered a new dish. The ramen was absolutely delicious, and I would definitely consider visiting again!

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