Deep-fried tofu in a light dashi-based broth, garnished with grated daikon, green onions, and bonito flakes.
Cafés • Sushi • Coffee • Seafood
"The first thing you'll see when entering this restaurant is the number of Japanese people eating here. We were the only westerners there! I loved it : The food is like the one I've eaten in Japan. Certain, it is not a cheap place, but I can vouch for them on authenticity (been many times to Japan . Service is ok, there is one girl that's a bit grumpy, but after you come a couple of times she is less. I would recommend to take one of the sets. The fish freshness and quality is outstanding, presentation of the dishes as well, very neat. I come here regularly, worth the trip!They have a private area/room downstairs which you can book and reserve. If you're on a budget, come at lunch time, the sets are very good price-quality. one only negative thing: sometimes the floor is sticky because of the product they use. Ah, and I was expecting a full Japanese toilet, shame they don't have it (they have normal one, of course ! Reserve ahead if you go on a weekend or Friday night."
Sushi • Kebab • Seafood • Japanese
"incredibly delicious! we love Oishi-Q! definitiw a place to go back list. we had the fried squid and agedashi tofu for starter - both were very tasty and freshly cooked. for the net we had chicken kaarage with Oishi sauce (Japanese mayo and Tokonatsu sauce) as well as chicken katsu curry. both were served with a lot of huh and I thought the karaage was extremely good fried! to improve, we would have liked to see more soss for the katsu curry when the rice drinks them all up and would like to have a few more nice. Otherwise, one must visit and I will try to spit the yakitori next time as she saw very appealing."
Sushi • Asian • Chicken • Japanese
"Delicious! It was also conveniently right across from our AirBnB. We got chicken gyoza and edamame as starters. My dad got sashimi, I got a black dragon roll, and my husband got the steak. We’re American so eggs in sushi is uncommon for us, but still had plenty to choose from that was more familiar. All very good, we’re keeping it on our list for next time! Service: Dine in"
Pub • Bar • Chinese • Delivery Services
"I have not had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant yet, but I have visited the bar twice and it is fantastic. The atmosphere is great and the decor is lovely."
Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic • Seafood
"always was a great visit, friendly and very nice supporting staff around with exceptionally exceptional kitchen. he was received and sat fast, even from the little one she tried to help *bless her sweet * she did her best. the personal is always there for any additional help and offers excellent service! so glad to be back, all best with their trade for the future of the company x"
Sushi • Asian • Seafood • Asiatic
"I have been here and ordered for pick-up/delivery so many times (I've actually lost count) that I feel it is my moral duty to tell everyone about how incredible this restaurant is. First things first, the food: The sushi/sashimi is delicious and it's clear the...fish is carefully sourced. The sushi chefs themselves are greatly skilled. They're quick but the preparation isn't rushed at all. They have a high attention to detail (and the size of the individual pieces you get are very generous). The presentation is also very nice. The same applies for the hot food that I have tried. Their teriyaki, ramen and yaki soba/udon dishes are fantastic (their portion sizes are also very generous). In regards to their dessert, I have only tried their custard dorayaki but it was a lovely dish. The pancakes themselves are soft but with a perfect firmness, with lovely thick custard inside. They provide this dessert with strawberries too. A great mix. The service: all the staff there are absolutely lovely. They are so friendly, attentive and very professional. You get a very warm reception and it feels like a very positive environment. The decor: I'm a big fan of the interior styling, it gives the restaurant a very elegant character. It feels like all the different elements complement each other. It's nicely balanced. Value for money: the prices are extremely reasonable, especially when you take into account the quality of the food and the amount you're given. Delivery: I typically pick the food up myself as I live so close to the restaurant. I typically wait 15 minutes for my food to be ready. To me, that is very quick. Location: it's a very short walk to Archway station and various bus routes. Very good location. Rooms for improvement: this is extremely picky but the one thing I'd improve is the hand dryer in the toilets."
Soup • Fish • Sushi • Japanese
"Obon: a petit Japanese udon restaurant that supplies a sense of Japan that cannot be found anywhere else in the whole of the Uk. (5 stars) Location: Obon is located close to the heart of Kingston but the road it’s on is considerably quieter. You must make sure to have a basic knowledge of Kingston in order to find an area to park and to also make sure you leave yourself enough time, taking the unpredictability of the traffic into acount. Even on a week day there can be traffic jams which can put a halt to your plans and due to the small amount of customers Obon can take its important that you not only book but make sure that you arrive at the agreed booking time. With this being said the staff are all lovely so if you are running late, a quick call is all that is required to just give Obon a chance to understand your position. The food: The array of exquisitely prepared sashimi will be sure to create the sensation that you are in a top Japanese restaurant in japan and the flavour of the fish does not fail to match expectations, which will be very high after just one glance at your meal. The fish is delicately seasoned and practically melts on your tongue, this causes a lovely sensation and is genuinely the finest sushi I have tasted in the uk and even matches a lot of the top restaurants in japan. On top of just the traditional types of sushi, which to many is maki rolls Obon also offers many other delicious options such as soft shell crab and even Unagi don, which I must highly recommend due to it consistently being the highlight of my meal. For those of you that were interested in the quality of the basic Japanese dishes such as miso soup or edamame they do not fail to leave you in grand anticipation for what is to come for they are, simply speaking, incredibly good. The miso, in my opinion, is truly remarkable and creates a lasting feeling of warmth throughout your entire body, on top of that it is far superior to other miso’s that I have tasted in all other areas of the world. Overall the quality of the food is something you would expect from a world famous Michelin star restaurant and if you want Japanese food it’s the only place I can recommend. The Restaurant: The restaurant itself is small but authentic in nature and because it only has a enough tables to host around 20 people at the most, the service is exceptionally good and your food is always out quickly so you will not be left hungry for very long. The staff are kind and friendly. And it’s always an enjoyable experience being waves goodbye as you leave the restaurant. You’re also able to watch as they prepare the food, which for some could be entertaining. There are Japanese photos scattered around the room and this further creates an authentic feel. The atmosphere is not lively but it is a restaurant and not a bar so is an ideal location if you are wanting high quality food. With this being said it is still a great place to go with friends and I consistently am able to have a great time no matter the occasion. Price: Obviously, the price of the food is always an important topic to come to and despite the cost of the sushi being slightly higher than you may expect from a small restaurant in Kingston, I would have to say that for the quality of the food it is ultimately a bargain. For three people, you would be spending around £100 so it isn’t cheap but you can go for cheaper types of food such as udon, which is still amazing quality and won’t set you back as much money. Overall: Obon is still my favourite restaurant in the whole of the Uk and is perfect for a special occasion but it isn’t the sort of place you’d go for a casual night out. The food is beyond incredible and thus they can cater for both children and adults by meeting every bodies needs. For anybody that enjoys sushi, I would urge you to give it a go, you won’t regret it"
Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood • Fast Food
"Had dinner with my friend and our four young children. If you are happy to pay for poor version of Yo! sushi or Wagamama then you will like it here. When we questioned about the sour taste in our yaki udon, instead of offering us another one, the lady ranted on about how they ‘only’ use ‘100% of tonkatsu sauce’? Apart from untouched yaki udon, we barely touched other dishes we ordered (normally kids would clean the plates of tempura which we ordered two portions as well as 2 yasai tempura. The batter was so thick that they weren’t sure if they ordered tempura batter instead). The miso soups also tasted funny as if they added vinegar in it. The edamame were soggy and over cooked, the avocado on dragon rolls were brown. The customer service was atrocious and the food was far from being authentic. Definitely won’t be going back!"
Sushi • Asian • Seafood • Japanese
"Years since I've been but still very much the same. Usually have a bento box but opted for the lunchtime £20 3 course. Good tempura, excellent beef in a teriyaki, nice ice cream good black cod. Soft shell crab sushi still very good. Nice service good to see they maintained quality after all these years."
Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood
"There isn't much to report. We dined at Mai nine years ago, and by chance, we booked a hotel just around the corner this time. Our expectations were not high (you never know how things can change in nine years), but thankfully Mai Sushi is still a simple establishment with fantastic food. Don't anticipate an ornate interior, as that is not typical Japanese style. Just savor the exceptional dishes. A small suggestion to Mai: please ensure that your payment terminal can accept Maestro cards. After all, it is 2022."
Sushi • Asiatic • European • Japanese
"what a great experience. my (Japanese) wife and I went to nishimura to celebrate our wedding anniversary. the personal was really friendly and we felt very well looked around. that was eating quickly and we were getting in, I got on my wife with an eye, worried that eating would not measure. I don't have to worry, she was really excited to have real Japanese food. my food was also delicious. we ate too much, drank a lot of sake and beer and had a wonderful evening. before we left, we ordered a takeaway the next day. We never would have done that."
Sushi • Salad • Casual • Terrace
"On Friday, April 23rd, I made a reservation for a table of six at a restaurant. The day before, the restaurant sent an email to confirm my booking. However, when we tried to call and change the reservation to a table for 5, there was no answer. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we discovered it was closed and gated up. This was supposed to be a special birthday celebration for one of our group, who was really looking forward to having sushi. We had to quickly find another place to eat on a Friday evening at 6, which was especially disappointing for those in our group who had traveled from South London for the occasion. The lack of communication and consideration by the restaurant was unacceptable. I would not recommend this restaurant to a friend and will not be going back. This incident also reflects poorly on Open Table, as they should ensure that such issues do not happen. Our birthday plans were completely ruined and we had a very unpleasant dining experience at another restaurant as a result. Absolutely disgusted."
Sushi • Asian • Japanese • Vegetarian
"I have been enjoying my experience at Eat Tokyo SoHo, Old Crumpton, London for a very long time. This afternoon is my first opportunity to finally say hello a senior staff who has been looking after me at this particular branch, for as long as I remember, his name is KIM. FOOD and SERVICE at this Eat Tokyo, SOHO is way much better than Covent Garden and Hammersmith combined! The staff are much more attentive, and seeing KIM at the branch can guarantee two things, 1st the queue will run at the most reasonable time; I was made to wait 30+ minutes at Covent Garden during less busy hours and the restaurant was semi emptied at the time of visit. Therefore, best Eat Tokyo in my opinion among the three mentioned above is SoHo. Foods are good, consistent, with friendly service, please keep up this standard, And thank you for looking after me for almost a decade now."
Sushi • Korean • Seafood • Japanese
"We visited on a whim after attending the heritage day in Ipswich, we had not booked but were seated almost immediately, downstairs by the window. We ordered starters, mains and BUBBLE TEA!!! The best bubble tea! Loyalty cards too : Our starters, calamari, octopus salad and avocado salad. All looked amazing. Loved the calamari and avocado though not a fan of the octopus personal preference. The mains, we both ordered ramens. Chicken for one, seafood for the other, absolutely delicious! This is a restaurant where you definitely eat with your eyes. It was awesome to be in view of the kitchen, larger parties ordering lots of food, and the robot delivering Birthday wishes. Definitely a go to for a celebration, though you need to be seated downstairs to gain the full experience. The service is always excellent and we cannot wait to revisit. Our only query was the pricing, given that we ate at lunchtime the ramen is priced somewhat differently to that if you eat later, and we were charged the later slightly more expensive price. The food was delicious and plentiful and what we ordered for 2, was enough for 3, as we took home the remainder to pass on to another to try. Excited for a celebration so that we may revisit and definitely a go to if you are ever in town and fancy a bubble tea as a beverage. We can highly recommend the specials."
"I just love this place! Reasonable price and very tasty fresh sushi! The guys who run the place are friendly at some level, but do not expect much.. go, eat, and leave. Some questions were answered as a plain “I don’t care”. I took few friends there for the first time and they were shocked with those answers! TIPS: try to get a table outside, there is a weird mix of scents/human odor inside that could put your appetite down! try not to use the toilet.. specially for times like these, soap bars and touchy tap should be avoided! soft shell crab sushi are amazing, same with dragon rolls, but a bit pricey, though. Ps.: I miss their Bento box at £9.99.. now ordering everything separate will be about 15 pounds. Not sure it’s worthy!"
Fish • Beer • Soup • Sushi
"Me and my mum mostly had the small tapas dishes were were nice, nothing spectacular as far as Japanese food goes, but it wasn’t bad. Portions are tiny, the restaurant itself is also very small inside with only a few tables and mostly bar like seats, all stools rather than chairs. Services was good for the most part but very slow for certain dishes, particularly the Katsu dishes which took almost an hour. Anything other than that arrived pretty quickly though, so am not sure why. No sushi, no free selection of sashimi, very limited menu. Overall average at best, certainly not in my recommendations for Japanese or Asian restaurants in Manchester unfortunately."
Sushi • Asian • Vegan • Japanese
"If you don’t want to wait outside in the chilling wind with an empty stomach and with no one attend to you, then avoid this restaurant. After dining at this restaurant today, I can say that all the negative reviews are true. The food is average yet extremely overpriced (you can definitely get much better food at this price). Can you imagine a main dish without rice? Well, here they charge a small bowl of rice for 4 pounds! Service is surprisingly horrible. My friends and I asked them if there were any table available and the woman at the reception told us to just wait 10 minutes outside and would offer us a table as soon as there was one empty. We agreed and sat outside. 10 minutes later, she came out and told us that we did not have a reservation and they would accommodate other guests first. We thought that’s fine, so agreed to dine outside. Then the male waiter got our order wrong, and we sat at the table outside with chilly night wind for another 20 minutes before we were greeted with only one main dish and two side dishes. We ordered 4 main chicken teriyaki, yet only one was served, and without rice! Even though we did order sushi rice! When we realized things were not quite right, it had already been 40 minutes! We had to went inside and complained to the chef, but he was irresponsive. We complained to the waiter, they just kept saying they were sorry (they should feel sorry) without doing anything practical to get our meal ready. It is literally the most ridiculous meal I have ever had in London. My friends and I had to eat a whole pack of Oreo because we were starving and frozen. We should have just walked away, after all no staff cared about and attended to us. Finally, after one hour waiting, we were finally able to sit inside and served with food. But how can we happily eat our food with everything that’s happened? It was supposed to be a happy night out and gathering but it was ruined. They kept saying sorry, but it is pointless. The chef gave us 10% discount in the end as an apology, but it can hardly compensate for our loss. The restaurant is poorly managed and organized. Would never visit there again."
Cafés • Kebab • Sushi • Asiatic
"I am still waiting for a call from the manager who promised to contact us. We placed an online order for delivery, but after an hour it was still not marked as ready and the delivery time kept getting delayed. They called us to inform that the order was for pickup and not delivery, even though we had not been notified earlier. The food was cold, the staff were impolite, and the manager refused to speak to us, promising to call us back. Despite our attempts to reach out, we have not received any response from them. Cold food and lack of communication from the manager is unacceptable given the price we paid."
Full • Asian • Catering • Ice Cream
"In general, I found the chicken to be much better than the other meats. **Chinese Dishes:** - **Mapo Tofu:** This was a bit different than I expected, made with what seemed like agedashi tofu rather than the usual soft raw tofu. Although it was soft, the agedashi style was a fresh twist. It wasn’t bad. - **Beef in Black Bean Sauce:** Unfortunately, the beef quality was poor; it had a questionable smell and tasted like it might be spoiled. The meat was tough. I’ll have to see how I feel tomorrow, but if I do get sick, I’ll definitely blame the beef! I don’t know why I kept chewing; someone help me! - **Szechuan Chicken:** This wasn’t what I anticipated, but it turned out to be good. The chicken quality was great, while the sauce was just okay. - **Mongolian Stir-Fry:** The gentleman preparing the stir-fry did an excellent job! **Thai Dishes:** - **Chicken in Thai Curry:** This was disappointing and lacked flavor. If the chef had tasted it, he might have realized this. **Italian Dishes:** - **Arrabiata Pasta:** It was fine. Nothing special, but acceptable. - **Italian Grilled Chicken:** This was probably my favorite dish. They used real chicken, which seemed to be slow-cooked, making it soft and moist rather than dried out. **Indian Dishes:** - **Chicken Tikka:** The meat was dry and lacked flavor. - **Butter Chicken:** It was okay. The quality of the meat was good, but the sauce was just alright—neither horrible nor superb. **Dessert:** - The ice cream was good. **Service:** The service was hit or miss. It seemed the servers weren't assigned to specific tables, as different people came by to clear my plates. I tried to pay with an American credit card, which meant I couldn't leave a tip on the card. I started to walk out but felt guilty, so I went back in and left a £5 tip after realizing I had some cash. Honestly, the experience wasn’t outstanding, but the last waitress I encountered really made a difference!"
Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic • Japanese
"We had a lovely afternoon out at Kiko. Sushi was amazing. We loved all of it! Staff was lovely and accommodating to our dietary needs was a lovely setting. And was super affordable including drinks! Left full will definitely be back. x"