Ukiyo Listening Bar — Restaurant in Nicosia

This is a relatively new addition to the bar scene in Nicosia, Cyprus. I had seen their Instagram profile when they were getting ready for their opening and had been wanting ever since to give this place a try. Needless to say, you need to reserve a table about a week in advance, especially for the weekend slots. You’re allowed to keep your table for about 2.5hrs. We were lucky enough to find free parking right outside the bar, but our reservation was early (7pm). The interior design of the place is brilliant. The service was great and the food was very tasty! Especially the chicken thigh skewers and the mushroom skewers. The edamame beans were a little too greasy for my girl’s liking, but I found them to be really good. We didn’t try the ‘Sando’ plate but that is something for me to look forward to for next time. We’re not big on alcohol, but I was convinced to try the ‘Re-Fashioned’ cocktail which is a remake of the well known ‘Old-Fashioned’. I have to say that it was a great choice and would probably pick it again for my next visit. Overall, I found this to be a must-visit if you’re looking for an alternative to your usual hang out spots in Nicosia. I am definitely curious to experience the vibe later in the evening on my next...

If you are looking for a non-smoking place for drinks or food…you won’t find it here. The indoor non-smoking area is wide open to the enclosed outdoor area, making the whole space essentially a smoking area. When asked to shut the windows as someone had a medical condition, the staff said the space is designed in this way and insisted we are in a non-smoking area, while the person just behind us, on the other side of an open window, was smoking. When we said we’ll have to leave they just said “as you wish”. ———

In response to your response, you did not try to accommodate us. You gave us no option. 15mins after we brought it up, we then suggested we move to a table further in, which you said wasn’t possible. Your clients at the window can also sit there with the window closed, so I don’t know how that is relevant. Yes, hospitality is a two way street, but just smiling to a customer and saying sorry there is nothing we can do, when the solution is so glaringly obvious, isn’t really hospitable. Your establishment is clearly not very inclusive, as you are forced to inhale smokers cigarette fumes...

What an experience! We went on a Wednesday evening for food before going to the theatre.

I think the food at Ukiyo Listening Bar was a holiday highlight for sure!

🍸 The mango soda was fruity and refreshing!

🥪 The sandos were incredible. We tried all 3. My favourite was the Ebi Sando with prawn.

🥗 The mini-salad was scrumptious and I loved the sesame seeds in it!

🍡The Yakitori Thigh with corriander pesto was incredibly good, you have to try this!

🍗 The Chiken Karaage was amazing and so crispy!

If you're in Nicosia you MUST visit Ukiyo Listening bar, the music is great and they have a really impressive sound system to listen to tunes too! 🎵

One note, if you make a reservation for 18:00, the kitchen opens at 19:00, so just bear that in mind if you have to be somewhere...