Japanese
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Koya Japanese Restaurant Soho
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Elderflower tempura (specials) Decor: Skinny modern izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: They appear to have some quite interesting specials – check the boards Dish(es) savoured Elderflower tempura with borage honey and hojicha salt Atsu-Atsu (hot udon in hot…
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Nishiki
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Japanese breakfast Decor: Minimalist, modern Japanese with large white paper lanterns artfully arranged. Service: Very slow. Two waitresses are not enough for a 25+ seat restaurant. Other thoughts: The soft serve was surprisingly moreish. Delicious, but maybe one…
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RAI Restaurant London
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Nigiri sushi; made fresh in front of you and placed directly onto your hand. Decor: Modern, with Japanese influence. Service: Good. Points knocked off for being too aggressive in selling add-ons. Other thoughts: The homemade sake (i.e. moonshine)…
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Maki & Ramen, 1 Leith Street (St James Quarter shopping centre)
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, for an early lunch Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Steak Tataki Ramen Decor: Modern Japanese Service: Good Other thoughts: There’s another brunch located just 2 minutes walk away on 37 Leith Street. This branch opens earlier at 11am (vs 12pm). Dish(es) savoured BLACK…
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Maki & Ramen, 1 Leith Street (St James Quarter shopping centre)
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, for an early lunch Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Steak Tataki Ramen Decor: Modern Japanese Service: Good Other thoughts: There’s another brunch located just 2 minutes walk away on 37 Leith Street. This branch opens earlier at 11am (vs 12pm). Dish(es) savoured SEAFOOD…
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Kenji Sushi
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): The desserts Decor: Underground whisk away to the backstreets of Japan Service: Good Other thoughts: Sushi > Cooked dishes e.g. mediocre karaage chicken and katsu curry. Uncomfortable seating unless you’re at a regular table. Quality of sushi is…
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Minami
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, if in the area; 7 mins from Edinburgh Waverley Station Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Sushi Decor: Japanese beach bar with bright yellow interior Service: Good Other thoughts: Western style sushi restaurant tucked away in the backstreets. Pricey. Dish(es) savoured Miso soup California…
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Hope Izakaya
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern Japanese with koi-shaped lightning and daruma doll lanterns Service: Good, chirpy Other thoughts: Also got a free salad appetiser and matcha chocolate dessert. Good lunch set selection from soups to poke bowls. Dish(es) savoured Izakaya…
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Flesh & Buns, Covent Garden
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): The s’mores were fun Decor: Underground Japanese Izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: The number of times I had to confirm the reservation was annoying Dish(es) savoured Express Lunch & Pre-Theatre Menu Edamame sea salt Edamame chilli BBQ Piglet…
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Okan Southbank
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Okonomiyaki (Osaka-style) Decor: 1970/80s Japanese izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: Hidden gem in Waterloo Dish(es) savoured Okan special okonomiyaki – King prawn, squid, kimchi & corn + fried egg (extra) Price Final bill: £19 for one main Date…
