About Hikari
Plant-Based Pan-Asian Sushi and Noodle Bar
Welcome to Hikari
Hikari is a family-run, plant-based Pan-Asian sushi and noodle bar, founded by husband and wife Chew and Yvonne, who are both of Malaysian Chinese heritage.
Before taking over the restaurant, which was previously known as Shangri-La and was run by Kevin’s family, Chew and Yvonne had a simple goal: to share their love of delicious, wholesome cooking with the local community. When they discovered the restaurant and fell in love with Chepstow, they knew they had found the right place to bring their vision to life.
For Chew and Yvonne, Hikari is about much more than food. As practising Buddhists, they have always believed that vegetarian and plant-based cuisine has incredible potential. Their aim is to introduce people to the incredible flavours, ingredients and traditions that come from across Asia, while showing that food can be both satisfying and kind to the planet.
Many of the dishes served at Hikari are inspired by the food and flavours they grew up with and love. They’re made with care, passion and a desire to create something a little different — food that brings people together and leaves a positive impression.
We invite you to come and experience Hikari for yourself. Try something new, enjoy the flavours of Asia and discover just how delicious plant-based food can be.
Together, we can make a difference — one delicious dish at a time.
Chef Chew's Story
Chef Chew was born on the island of Penang, Malaysia — a place famous for its vibrant food culture and unique blend of Chinese, Thai, Malay and Indian influences.
From an early age, food was a big part of Chew’s life. His passion for Japanese cuisine eventually led him to Japan, where he immersed himself in the culture and spent time learning the art and traditions of Japanese cooking firsthand. This experience had a lasting influence on his approach to food and continues to inspire many of the dishes at Hikari today.
Chew continued to build on his experience and went on to work as Head Chef at Japan Centre near Piccadilly Circus in London.
Today, Chew brings together his knowledge and experience of Japanese and wider Asian cuisine at Hikari. Combining traditional flavours and techniques with his own creativity, he creates the dishes that make Hikari what it is today.
Our Food Philosophy
At Hikari, we believe food should be more than just something you eat. It should be something you look forward to — full of flavour, made with care and enjoyed with good company.
We take pride in the food we serve, using quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create the authentic Pan-Asian flavours we love.
Our menu brings together a variety of Japanese and Asian dishes, with plenty of choice for vegetarians and vegans. Everything we serve is completely free from meat and fish, allowing us to create familiar favourites in a different and exciting way.
Whether you’re already a fan of plant-based food or simply looking to try something new, we hope you’ll find something you love at Hikari.
Come and enjoy our food, discover new flavours and experience the Hikari way.
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