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Inspired by the spice routes of Asia and the Far East, Omboo serves up mouthfuls of fragrant pan-Asian flavours. Our service philosophy is simply “when ready”; there are no starters or mains when dining at Omboo, your selection of sharing platters are simply delivered to your table fresh out of the kitchen when ready. Omboo is the place to go when you want to try something a little different, when dining out requires more than just a meal, when it involves new experiences, laughter and sake shared with good friends.
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Address: Sopwell House, Cottonmill Ln, St Albans AL1 2HQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1727 864477
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Reviews
Deepak Gala
We dined on a Monday evening to celebrate our daughter’s 16th birthday. The place absolutely lives up to its high reputation and up market billing. Every dish served was perfectly cooked and presented. Even though the service was a tad slow ( they were very busy in spite of being a Monday evening ) , what more than made up for it was the heart warming service and the smiles on everyone’s faces. They want to make absolutely sure that all of your queries are properly addressed and this seems to be their motto! Will surely visit again and also explore the Octogon bar which we couldn’t visit on this occasion.
… moreRichard Melandri
Our first visit, we chose the Omboo set menu. No photos of the starters but portions generous and everything was delicious. Wagyu was next on a hot plate, amazing. Other main courses arrived after and Seabass was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Trio of desserts were enormous, lovely and each one had a little twist. The service was outstanding and shout out to Lun for going above and beyond.
Faultless and memorable!
… moreFaultless and memorable!
Rachel Johnson
My boyfriend and I went to Omboo to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. We were extremely impressed with both the quality of the food and the service. We have to say a massive thank you to Freddie (our waiter) as he was amazingly attentive and very sweet. He made our time at Omboo all that much better. He was kind enough to get us a birthday dessert and chose us to give us a taster of their Sake.
I would highly recommend everything that we ate from this menu and we will most certainly be coming back again for my own birthday in December.
Thank you again to Freddie and the rest of the staff for making our time here so memorable.
… moreI would highly recommend everything that we ate from this menu and we will most certainly be coming back again for my own birthday in December.
Thank you again to Freddie and the rest of the staff for making our time here so memorable.
Jaiya Bhogal
Dining at Omboo was an absolute delight! The food was nothing short of exquisite—every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was impressively quick, even faster than what we’ve experienced at The Shard, which truly exceeded our expectations.
What made the evening even more special was how the waitress went above and beyond for my dad’s birthday. Her attention to detail and thoughtful gestures created such a memorable celebration for him, and we were so touched by her kindness.
The atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant were lovely—elegant yet welcoming—and the cleanliness was impeccable. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into maintaining both the food quality and the space itself – we were speechless. We will definitely be coming back!
… moreWhat made the evening even more special was how the waitress went above and beyond for my dad’s birthday. Her attention to detail and thoughtful gestures created such a memorable celebration for him, and we were so touched by her kindness.
The atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant were lovely—elegant yet welcoming—and the cleanliness was impeccable. It’s clear that a lot of care goes into maintaining both the food quality and the space itself – we were speechless. We will definitely be coming back!
Cara Claxton
One of the most beautiful restaurants I have seen within a hotel. It’s the perfect place for a special meal or just to treat yourself. The interiors are jawdropping and the food is divine. We enjoyed the sushi, duck salad and black cod the most but it was all fabulous. Staff were very attentive and helpful. We will be back!
… moreAlina Chesnokova
We had a dinner in Omboo as a part of our package at Sopwell House. When we arrived, the staff did not acknowledge and did not explain how that would work – we had to ask, hostess lady said she will clarify, we had to ask again, then she went to discuss with someone and only after 10 minutes got back to us saying we have a deposit for food. I would expect this to be a smoother experience but ok.
The food itself was good, nothing extraordinary though. Desert was quite disappointing – I think they did not defrost it enough, so my parfait was more like a sorbet. We had a good waitress but when we were done with the food we could not get anyone to bring us the bill for 15 min – no one was paying attention to us.
The most unpleasant experience came when we were checking out. I billed the remaining balance (excluding this deposit) to the room, and decided to leave additional tip for the waitress who was good, rounding the total sum and writing the total in the field “Total” – the staff, however, took the amount I wrote down as the amount of gratuity, effectively doubling the bill. We were quite surprised to see it in our invoice. Thankfully, hotel reception was able to easily recover all the documents, saw that the restaurant did not record it correctly, and amended our final invoice.
I guess this could have been a genuine mistake but, to be honest, it’s hard to believe that they honestly thought that my tip was bigger than the bill itself.
It obviously left us very frustrated – this is not something you want to deal with during what supposed to be a relaxing weekend.
… moreThe food itself was good, nothing extraordinary though. Desert was quite disappointing – I think they did not defrost it enough, so my parfait was more like a sorbet. We had a good waitress but when we were done with the food we could not get anyone to bring us the bill for 15 min – no one was paying attention to us.
The most unpleasant experience came when we were checking out. I billed the remaining balance (excluding this deposit) to the room, and decided to leave additional tip for the waitress who was good, rounding the total sum and writing the total in the field “Total” – the staff, however, took the amount I wrote down as the amount of gratuity, effectively doubling the bill. We were quite surprised to see it in our invoice. Thankfully, hotel reception was able to easily recover all the documents, saw that the restaurant did not record it correctly, and amended our final invoice.
I guess this could have been a genuine mistake but, to be honest, it’s hard to believe that they honestly thought that my tip was bigger than the bill itself.
It obviously left us very frustrated – this is not something you want to deal with during what supposed to be a relaxing weekend.
Adrian Pun
We did not want to trek into London for Asian/Japanese cuisine and knowing not too far from us in Sopwell House there is an Omboo was perfect!
The staff are friendly and service was great!
We visited to celebrate our 2nd Wedding Anniversary, it was a lovely touch for the team with the special dish at the end congratulating us! ❤️
We both opted for the set menu with the black cod, in some places you worry if the set menu would be enough and if you needed to order more.
Not to worry here! The quantity of the set menu we would say is very generous and providing a nice variety for all your different tastes!
We will definitely come back again! ❤️
… moreThe staff are friendly and service was great!
We visited to celebrate our 2nd Wedding Anniversary, it was a lovely touch for the team with the special dish at the end congratulating us! ❤️
We both opted for the set menu with the black cod, in some places you worry if the set menu would be enough and if you needed to order more.
Not to worry here! The quantity of the set menu we would say is very generous and providing a nice variety for all your different tastes!
We will definitely come back again! ❤️
Alexander Stelfox
We had dinner here two nights in a row while staying at Sopwell House and had amazing food both times, our waiter Lun was very attentive and friendly, helping to check on any questions we had and explaining the ingredients. There were extensive clearly marked vegan options, and some of our favourites were the crispy mushroom starter, and the aubergine main, they were absolutely delicious, served smartly and quickly and I just couldn’t fault the experience. It’s worth coming here just for the restaurant, but if you’re staying in the hotel, this is the one to pick (though admittedly the Brasserie is very nice as well!).
… moreSam Pratt
After much anticipation, we finally visited Oombu, drawn by its appealing menu and the expectation of high-quality dining given the premium pricing. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations.
The standout dish was the Soft Shell Crab, which was both well-executed and unique—a rarity on many menus. The lobster rice was also enjoyable but did not justify its steep price tag. Beyond these, the overall experience was disappointing. After spending £300 and sampling nearly the entire menu, we left feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed.
The noodle dish, in particular, was overly greasy and lacked the depth of flavor one would expect, resembling a subpar takeaway option. Portion sizes across most dishes were notably small, leaving much to be desired in terms of value for money.
That said, the Chocolate Fondant was exceptional—10/10 and quite possibly the best we’ve ever had. The cocktails were also a highlight, well-crafted and enjoyable. These elements redeemed the experience somewhat, and they are the reason we rated the restaurant 3/5 rather than lower. While Oombu aspires to be a high-end Asian dining destination, it ultimately failed to deliver on both quality and satisfaction. Regrettably, we will not return, which is a shame given the lack of similar upscale Asian restaurants in the area.
… moreThe standout dish was the Soft Shell Crab, which was both well-executed and unique—a rarity on many menus. The lobster rice was also enjoyable but did not justify its steep price tag. Beyond these, the overall experience was disappointing. After spending £300 and sampling nearly the entire menu, we left feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed.
The noodle dish, in particular, was overly greasy and lacked the depth of flavor one would expect, resembling a subpar takeaway option. Portion sizes across most dishes were notably small, leaving much to be desired in terms of value for money.
That said, the Chocolate Fondant was exceptional—10/10 and quite possibly the best we’ve ever had. The cocktails were also a highlight, well-crafted and enjoyable. These elements redeemed the experience somewhat, and they are the reason we rated the restaurant 3/5 rather than lower. While Oombu aspires to be a high-end Asian dining destination, it ultimately failed to deliver on both quality and satisfaction. Regrettably, we will not return, which is a shame given the lack of similar upscale Asian restaurants in the area.
Priya Samuel
Omboo is a little gem in the heart of Hertfordshire. The Japanese food was excellent, beautifully prepared, and full of flavour. The service truly went above and beyond expectations, the waiting staff were attentive, warm, and especially wonderful with the children in our group, making everyone feel welcome and cared for. A fantastic dining experience that we’ll definitely be returning to.
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