Lightly seared beef slices, served chilled with ponzu sauce and garnished with scallions and garlic chips.
Tea • Beer • Sushi • Japanese
"The restaurant is spacious with plenty of tables. However, the service was quite slow and a few of our favorite menu items were not available that night. If we had been informed of this beforehand, we would have chosen to dine elsewhere. The staff were friendly, but it was unclear why the service was so slow, especially since the restaurant was not very busy and there appeared to be enough waitstaff in place."
Beer • Wine • Sushi • Japanese
"I was appalled about the quality of the service from the moment I arrived at the moment when I left what was when I arrived, I was not asked if I wanted a drink, and I was not asked about the whole meal. the waitress should have seen on the table that we only had water and asked if we wanted a drink. then we ordered our first round hot food. I pressed the help button and after waiting for a good minute for the waitress finally arrived. I felt it was too long. at this point in the evening there were three complete tables throughout the restaurant, so I thought the time we had to wait was bad. then the food began to come, but it didn't come quite. a few dishes came and then a few more and a few more afterwards. that meant that we didn't all eat together, we all ate at different times. I had ordered two dishes to eat at the same time and they did not arrive at the same time. very disappointing. the third order of hot food was beyond a sweat. it was clear that one of the two waitresses didn't feel very comfortable (I heard one of the chiefs to bring them home). she was our waitress. So we ordered the third round hot food. minutes later, we hadn't had our food yet. in this time the cook spoke with the sick waitress. then I pressed the help button and I explained that we had ordered something to eat and waited a long time. then I look at the waitress and the cook and it was absolutely clear that the order did not go through so that it was only then that the food started to cook. the waitress who took the order explained that there were many problems and it was sorry for her. as a customer who paid for a meal, I did not care about the problems, I still expected a good service and my food to turn. overall I thought the service was absolutely terrible. I will not visit this restaurant again and I will not recommend the restaurant to everyone."
Sushi • Steak • Drinks • Japanese
"My family of five dined at Kouzu while on vacation. Each of us felt a very strange vibe at Kouzu. We were seated in a corner of the first level by a woman who then took our drink orders. There was only one or two other tables filled. My son ordered a soda—a coke. She said they didn’t serve any soda in the restaurant. Really? So he instead ordered a water. She proceeded to bring a large bottle of water that she opened in front of us. I asked what it was—that he wanted just a tap water in place of the soda they didn’t carry. The server then left the table. Another gentlemen came around and sort of took over. I asked him why they didn’t carry any other drinks except water—he said oh we have lemonade coke, Diet Coke etc. The next strange thing was the menu. They gave us ample time with the menu and when they came to take our order I asked what a certain thing was—he said oh that’s a priz five menu that’s different! This menu has never been passed out to us. This was a sushi restaurant and what is nice—and needed quite honestly—is a rundown of each item as it’s placed on the table, as the majority of us ordered a la carte. This didn’t happen. I will say the food itself was delicious, however, the strange vibe we got coupled with the sizable price tag would deter me from patronizing this restaurant again if given the chance."
Food • Sushi • Asiatic • Japanese
"Oh my goodness, what an amazing find in Finnieston! The restaurant isn't very big, but we were lucky to get a table early on. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. My colleague ordered the chicken katsu and I had the beef bulgogi. The portions were so generous that I struggled to finish my meal. It's definitely enough to share when you order an extra side of rice. The food was delicious and I highly recommend it, especially if you're in the area or at the SEC (a short 15-minute walk away). It's well worth a visit."
Beer • Asian • Tapas • Chinese
"The food was decent and the ambiance was entertaining, but the service was extremely chaotic. We were seated right next to another couple, with very little privacy. The service initially started off promptly with our food arriving within 5 minutes of ordering. However, towards the end of our meal, we waited half an hour for a simple dish. When we inquired about the delay, we were given the wrong bill with items we didn't order. Despite explaining that we were still waiting for our meal and dessert, we were unable to order dessert as the tablet malfunctioned. Overall, we had high hopes for this restaurant and enjoyed the food, but were disappointed by the chaotic service and table placement."
Sushi • Asian • Seafood • Japanese
"This is the second time I’ve been to Sticks’n’Sushi and and it was just as good as the first time. The food is delicious and the service is quite good too. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere which lends itself to a date night or nice dinner with friends without feeling too formal or pretentious. It’s not a cheap meal out but it’s definitely worth the money. We went for the ‘as good as it gets’ set menu (I recommend picking one of these as they have some really good selections). We also shared a bottle of wine between 3 and it came to £72 each including the tip. The wagyu beef skewers are incredible and by far my favourite thing on the menu. An absolute must-have if you eat beef. The only downside I’ve experienced both times when going to the branch in Wimbledon, is having to wait quite a while to be seated even when you have a reservation. A bit of a let down, but things got a lot better once we were seated."
Sushi • Pizza • Asiatic • European
"There aren't plenty of suitable options for vegans so hopefully you’re not too hungry as quantities are quite small. We ordered a few tapas (bang bang cauliflower, vegan red dragon roll, chunky chips) and some cocktails. It's a nice place for a date for example or if you're more thirsty than hungry, although it won't be cheap. Food was okay but not amazing, it's not the type of place I would go regularly if I have other options nearby."
Kebab • Sushi • Asiatic • Mexican
"The food was served promptly, and the service was excellent. The bento box with side dishes allowed for a variety of flavors to be sampled. There were plenty of vegan options available, including vegan mochi for dessert. Although I didn't try the dessert or any of their drinks this time, I plan to do so next time. The music, which I believe was J-Pop, added to the overall enjoyable dining experience."
Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood
"The story: Two weeks prior, peeking through the restaurant window, I was intrigued to see the kitchen artizans hard at work creating sushi platters that looked vibrant but also elegant. On the 14th November at lunchtime, I was looking forward to trying Kibou as Japanese cuisine is one of my favourites. It's very hard to see the same level of unique variety that Kibou has compared to the few Japanese restaurants I am local to. We wanted to try an array of items and the mini seasonal menu had just been released in time for our visit as well. The food: The Jo Moriawase and New Style Sashimi were great introductions to the first impressions of the quality and range of the dishes available as they were the assortment dishes. Our server provided us with guidance on what we should try first on the Jo Moriawase in order to prevent ending up with eating soggy nori which we appreciated. The Black Cod Nigiri is nothing I have ever tried before so this was also an interesting experience for our tastebuds. My dad has a tough palate to appease but to my surprise, he was satisfied with the Spider Roll Temaki and Chashu Ramen (he thought the pork broth could have been less strong but nonetheless still enjoyed, not like the artificial flavourings you get in an instant ramen if you know what I mean). The Chirashizushi was great for me as I love my sashimi. I didn't realise the yellow portions were actually tamago/egg roll until I tasted it. Some sort of gastronomical wizardry? My mum really lavished the Yaki Udon textures, with the udon noodles having the right amount of nudge needed to chew and biting into the nice crispy outer layer of the tofu. My only regret is not having enough room to try the desserts. Overall, a unique adventure for the tastebuds! The price: If you are extremely budget conscious, perhaps I would not be able to recommend Kibou to you. For a family of three, we were about £40-50 per person. As of my visit, the service charge is 10%. Don't get me wrong though, I think the service charge is fair and reasonable because our experience with the staff we talked to and came by our table were lovely. The atmosphere: Family-friendly but also evening bar feel. Sakura Cherry Blossom and other Japanese-related art themes run throughout the restaurant. The service: We didn't have to wait very long to be seated or served. The waiting staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. The kitchen staff did an amazing job with the food. Would I come again?: Yes, as a treat! Plus I want to try the dessert next time! :"
Pizza • Cafés • Sushi • Mexican
"We love this place and can’t wait to go back. It is small and intimate, which makes it personable. The couple who own it are fantastic and make you feel very much at home. The food is exceptional. I don’t eat meat and my wife doesn’t eat fish but this is not a problem as the menu caters for all. If you live in Coulsdon and haven’t tried this place, you are missing out!"
Sushi • Asiatic • Japanese • Side Orders
"This restaurant serves the best sushi we have ever had, and we have tried sushi from all around the world. We just finished our meal a few minutes ago and I was so impressed that I felt inspired to write this review right away."
Pubs • Steak • Asian • Coffee
"The food took a very long time to arrive. The portion sizes were small. The food tasted ok but was not worth the high price (see below , especially since there's lots of cheap, good food in Leather Lane. The menu prices are misleading; it doesn't include the mandatory 12.5% tip. It's in very small print at the bottom of the menu and claims to be discretionary, but it's not they add it on when you pay without asking and yet their payment device still asks if you want to leave a tip !!! So, the cheapest main course listed as £17.50 actually costs £19.69. Also, they brought me chips with my meal which i hadn't ordered (so i assumed was included in the meal, so I ate them but later charged me £6.17 for them ! (Listed as £5.50 on the menu. The food was nicer and better value when this was a Thai pub. I won't be going back. My advice get some food in Leather Lane instead."
Burgers • Salads • Desserts • Soft Drinks
"Oh my word, I've heard people rave about the milkshakes for like forever, but still never been! This what the song Kelis wrote is all about.."
Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Japanese
"Friendly staff, a nice take on traditional Japanese fare. There’s no pressure to eat a full meal, even at lunch time (some students dropped by ate only dessert specials), a nice approach. The edamame beans are delicious, the pork donburi very filling! I suspect the miso soup is made to cater for vegans, it doesn’t have the fatty richness of genuine miso broth made from pork bones; the rice in our dishes was not sticky as it would be in Japan, which made eating it with chopsticks more difficult. Slightly disappointing as Chef appeared to be Japanese! The guys found the chicken teriyaki less filling than my donburi, the chicken udon noodles was enjoyed. The Takoyaki (octupus balls) were the star of the show, tasty representative of the real McCoy! Reasonably priced fast service. One to return to."
Wine • Sushi • Karaoke • Japanese
"The restaurant was closed and no one contacted us. We had planned to celebrate my mum's 60th birthday there, so we were really disappointed. Thankfully, we found Sushinoen, a restaurant just a 13-minute walk away, which saved our night. The Japanese food was amazing and authentic, highly recommended. We will not be trying Kirin restaurant again and do not recommend it to anyone."
Sushi • Grill • Asian • Japanese
"To manage one 's expectations, I would describe Robata as Japanese inspired rather than authentic Japanese food. To summarise, the service was good and the food was okay. Here are the pros and cons: Pros The waiting staff was attentive and gracious, even though 2 of our guests were VERY late. I really commend them for their patience. Service was fast. The waiting staff was well versed in allergens and there were plenty of dairy free and gluten free options The interior was quirky and reminded me of Japanese manga meets art nouveau which I liked very much! The general ambience and music were upbeat I can imagine Robata being a good option for pre going out dinner with friends or a casual first date, but some may find it a bit loud for intimate dinners The sake mojito was delicious! Cons The traditional Japanese menu items including sushi rolls and sashimi did not perform strongly. The robatayaki skewer items (Robata 's name sake) were better, but unfortunately did not steal my heart I felt the flavours and seasoning were too strong for my palate and this genre of food Neutral Observations The menu was eclectic with a mixture of Japanese (sushi, robatayaki) Korean (kimchi rice), Peruvian (ceviche) and other foods (I 'm not sure where tartare originates). There were some open 'bao ' options, which were some Asian inspired hot fillings wrapped in a flat piece of steamed bun. Personally, I 'm not a fan but I 've encountered this in a few restaurants in London so this seems to be a popular concept in recent times. Who knows? "
Steak • Chinese • American • Hawaiian
"We booked this for my birthday dinner and could not fault it. From when we arrived and throughout the night the staff were very welcoming and could not do enough for you, especially OJ. The food was excellent and very tasty and very well presented. We also enjoyed the huge range of cocktails available and entertainment. We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend and will be going back shorty. Also, as it was my birthday, they presented me with a birthday dessert plate, was very spoilt, thank you. Whether going for just a drink or a meal this is the place to go."
Tea • Pub • Coffee • European
"I have visited Beni Shoga twice now and had a great experience both times. The tasting menu, priced at £35 per person for 9 courses, is a wonderful option for those who are unsure of what to order. The second time I went, I tried the a la carte menu and was once again impressed by the quantity and quality of the food. The kimchi and pork gyoza were standout dishes, and the coconut ice cream mochi for dessert was delicious. Although I did not try the sushi menu, I would recommend their affordable sakes for those new to sake. The cocktail menu was tasty but expensive, while the beer selection was standard for an Asian fusion restaurant. The service was excellent on both visits, though a bit slow the second time as we were seated far from the bar and kitchen. However, the complimentary lychee sake with dessert more than made up for it. It is worth mentioning that the bill came to around £35 per person for three courses and drinks, which I found to be good value, especially when skipping the cocktails. Overall, I highly recommend Beni Shoga for a delicious and enjoyable dining experience."
Wine • Full • Fish • Tapas
"On December 23rd, five of us enjoyed a light lunch with wine at this restaurant. We were greeted nicely and seated at a charming side table, provided with menus promptly. Our orders were taken quickly, water was brought to our table, and our selected wine was served within 5 minutes - excellent service. The food was brought to us with a smile, and the staff checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed, which added to the dining experience. We ordered steak, fish, and sides, all of which were cooked to perfection. After chatting for 45 minutes, we left with a reasonable bill after discussing the restaurant's South African founder with the Italian staff. This was a pleasant experience compared to a recent, more expensive dining experience nearby. The atmosphere was great, the staff was wonderful, and the food was fabulous. Thank you very much!"
Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian
"absolutely beautiful pasta. so delicious. we started sharing with the Buffala salad and was the right choice as an appetizer. as if we had to go to pasta, and the truffle ravioliis... incredible, the truffle was fresh and you could taste it. the seafood pasta had a great basilikum and garlic sauce and desserts. one of the best tiramisus I had."