Fresh slices of raw fish, served with tangy dipping sauces and garnished with shredded daikon and wasabi for a flavorful experience.
Sushi • Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic
"I live nearby and ordered takeaway last Saturday I arrived right on time and there were a few people waiting inside and outside… I waited at least ten minutes before being taken care of and I already understood there was an issue with the restaurant...Organization… They accept customers while they barely have enough space and then people wait wait and wait… For me, they claim a broadband issue, but she also got confused about which order was mine and was pushing the wrong one… Some customers in the queue were even calling them from the queue to be taken care of… never seen that one before… Finally, I got my order with 45 minutes delay on Saturday evening (as if I did not have anything else to do!! and not even an offer for any compensation… a poor sorry was the only goodbye I got… guys you will never see me again especially as the food was super average…. Ceviche was horrible… sashimi was pretty good… wagyu was so disappointing and gyozas were obviously cold… and this was of course super expensive !!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME !!!!"
Casual • Chinese • Dim Sum • Noodles
"When we first walked in our expectations were high the place was beautiful and looked promising we were promptly told we only had 10 mins to order due to it being late so we quickly chose our dishes and than waited 45 min for our food. The food was ... to put it lightly not good . I ordered beef with chili sauce what I got was boiled beef swimming in oil water and chili it had no taste and was not good at all. My husband got the steak with honey sauce (I can't remember the names exactly and it tasted good but his portion was so small a toddler could eat it. We also got spring rolls that were so dry and tasteless a part of me feels because we came and hour before closing they rushed our food and that's why it was so bad but i won't be going back to find out"
Bars • Beer • Wine • Japanese
"We liked this place. The staff was super friendly and nice. One of the drinks we ordered with the pea flower gin was really outstanding. We had the rice cracker, shishito pepper, a cuke salad and squid starters. The crackers were great the salsa ordinary and did not detect shiso in the avocado. The cuke salad was good but would have liked more cukes to lettuce ratio. The squid was ok, not great, and skimpy but the yuzu mayo was really great. The peppers were ok. We had miso eggplant, pork belly and duck. The eggplant itself was good, not so crazy about the miso preparation. The pork was great and the duck was also very good. We weren’t crazy about the plum sauce; it needed something. These dishes would have been improved by some green onions and a bunch of cilantro. We had the cheesecake dessert with whiskey ice cream. Found the cheesecake bland but loved the ice cream . They very kindly brought the child with us a sweetly decorated scoop of mango sorbet which she loved. This restaurant is rated 4 1/2 stars. I would rate it 4.3 based on our visit but we might have ordered more adventurously with out a child in tow."
Sushi • Asian • Seafood • European
"I had high hopes for this restaurant as it appeared elegant inside. However, it was not very busy, and now I understand why. While the food tasted good, the portions were small and overpriced. For instance, six small prawns were £11, much to my surprise. My companion and I spent £50 on food but still needed to eat elsewhere afterwards due to the lack of food. The manager was pleasant but seemed overwhelmed, and other staff members were not very attentive. Our server struggled with English and I had to wait for the manager to take my order, even though it was just reading items off the menu. Additionally, a teenage boy at the bar kept changing the music volume, making it difficult to talk. We were also required to pay a £5 service charge, which felt unfair given the poor service. I doubt the restaurant will survive long with this level of operation, which is a shame as a good Japanese restaurant would thrive in Hale. As shown in my photo, the sushi cost £10."
Beer • Wine • Sushi • Japanese
"Very bad experience. Terrible food. Sukiyaki comes with cold temperature and egg is overcooked. It tastes below the average. I only finished 1/3 and the waiter asked me whether I was too uncomfortable to finish the meal, or I got some stomach problems. Excuse me? I have ordered Chu-toro but turn out to be Akami. And the waiter explained a lot with chicanery and it’s really annoying during dinner time with someone keep talking to me and say nonsense words. I have visited Onedera in Hawaii and LA and the one in London is not the same thing. I will never come back again. Good luck."
Beer • Korean • Japanese • Sri Lankan
"There are many good Japanese restaurants in London (Chisou, Sakagura, Roka, Murakami, Sosharu, etc) I don't consider Kiri one of them. Kiri's menu items are priced similar to other restaurants but the standard is much lower. The quality of sushi at Kiri was poorer (sinewy and chewy), service was poor even though the restaurant wasn't busy on our visit. Our fairly light, quick meal for two (with a cocktail each and a glass of sochu each) came to £140.00. This seemed very over priced for the food and poor dining experience we had. I wouldn't recommend Kiri and I won't be returning."
Thai • Sushi • Asiatic • Japanese
"Myself and my husband ate here to kick off our honeymoon. The food in Sakanas was absolutely incredible! We had the beef teriyaki and Korean steak gambi with jasmine rice, and both were gorgeous. Steak was melt in the mouth, incredible flavour and filling. Not the cheapest but well worth what you pay. Nice atmosphere, could have done with some air con as it was very hot in there! The only criticism we had was that the guy serving our table had zero customer service skills. We didn’t get a name but he was the tall server with his hair up in a top knot. No check back to see how our food was, zero conversation, came across as pretty rude and didn’t bother asking if we’d enjoyed the food. It was a shame as some of the other servers were really friendly but we didn’t tip because of his service. Otherwise, lovely meal out! Would definitely recommend for the food itself."
Thai • Steak • Chicken • Japanese
"What an incredible experience, we went to the Teppanyaki dinner with 2 other couples so we made up half the table but there were couples as well all sat on a large square horseshoe table, if that makes sense, with a chef in the centre cooking on a large grill. You ordered exactly what you wanted and the accuracy and quality of cooking was amazing. Add the theatre of the chef with his comedy antics and juggling skills including audience participation made it a dining experience second to none. If you want a romantic quiet dinner, its not the place but if you want a unique dining experience with high quality food and wine then give it a go, you won't regret it."
Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood
"This sushi restaurant is one of the best in town. It has an authentic, cozy and warm atmosphere with great attention to detail. The prices are very reasonable and you can tell the chefs take pride in their work. The waitress was friendly and attentive with a smile. Overall, I would rate this restaurant 10/10 and it will definitely be my go-to spot for sushi from now on. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5."
Soup • Steak • Ramen • Curry
""An Authentic Culinary Haven! I 've been a loyal patron of this Japanese gem for years, and with every visit, my appreciation for its culinary excellence only deepens. From the moment you step through the doors, you 're greeted with the warmest hospitality, instantly whisked away to the heart of Japan. The menu is a masterpiece, boasting an array of traditional dishes expertly crafted with the finest ingredients. Whether you 're indulging in the delicate flavors of sushi and sashimi, savoring the rich complexity of ramen, or delighting in the artistry of the Teriyaki Don (a personal favourite) you 're bound to find something you love. But it 's not just about the food; it 's the entire dining experience. The ambiance is serene yet vibrant, creating the perfect backdrop for intimate dinners or lively gatherings. The attentive staff adds to the charm, ensuring every need is met with grace and efficiency. It 's a calm spot in the heart of the city. In a city bustling with dining options, this restaurant stands out as a beacon of excellence. Whether you 're a seasoned connoisseur of Japanese cuisine or a newcomer eager to explore its wonders, this is the place to be. Thank you for consistently exceeding expectations and being there to be our go to favourite restaurant, year after year!"
Kebab • Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood
"I cannot recommend this place enough. Me and my fiancé actually came here on our 1st date, so of course 1yr later we had to return as we loved it so much. If you want top quality but affordable sushi this is the place to go to. Our bill came upto nearly £100 this included drinks as well. Really cute and chilled place, the staff are helpful and friendly. You don't have to wait long for the food. I would say though that the tables are not big enough to fit multiple things on there once you have your drinks there, condiments and 2 plates its already tight. So we only ordered 2 dishes at a time and took breaks. If you like to eat alot like we do then save it for a special occasion as £100 isn't just a normal day expenses, but if you are a 2,3 plates kind of person it is a lovely place to go for a meal. An example of costing we ordered a pink lady (8pcs) £12.95 for top quality sushi that is value for money. Can't wait to go next year for our 2 year anniversary!"
Tea • Fish • Sushi • Tacos
"I enjoyed Umu. My experience of Sushi to date has been primarily high street chains so I was keen to see and taste what difference a top notch Sushi restaurant could make. I wasn’t disappointed. The food is of the highest quality and immaculately presented. The restaurant itself is quiet and quite intimate and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Two reasons for not giving it 5 stars though. One was the building work going on next door which made it impossible to hear each other. To their credit they did go and have a word and it stopped after 10 minutes. The bigger issue though was the price. We did have the taster menu and the wine flight but the total bill was £2200 for 4 of us. Good though the food was, I don’t feel the price was justified."
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."
Wine • Steak • Global • European
"Having been satisfied with Oblix West many times, we wanted to spend my partner 's birthday indulging the Afternoon Tea at Oblix East. Unfortunately, the food quality is underwhelming the desserts are too sweet most importantly despite our booking being for 2h, we were asked to leave after 1.5h, due to change in their booking system for all new bookings from 2h to 1.5h this does not seem to be true as the website still shows all new future bookings being for 2h. 1.5h felt very rushed given the level of swetness of food. Quite a shame this side of Oblix could not maintain its standard."
"so I needed a quick pick me up after a ...not so great weekend...so I tapped in sushi into the yelp search engine and it brought me here... I would say every Yo Sushi I have been to are all the same...which is a good thing...staff are very attentive...this helps having a button at your table which signals for them to come over...and the menu is plentiful.. I personally love the sashimi ..so I ordered lots of this at once..and grabbed a grey £5 plate full of different types of salmon ..it is better value of money to get the grey plates because if you order maki, nigri and sashimi it would cost you more than £5... This was washed down with hot sake which tastes better heated ..the sake menu is not extensive..offering only two types...but hey what do you expect from a chain... I personally felt quite comfortable having my solo sushi feast,,because I admit when I go for sushi I am not sociable...to talk would give me less time to stuff my face with maki... Overall a very tidy, good atmosphere place to be....you just have to be careful counting the plates as you go along...as Yo sushi is not the most cheapest of places in comparison to such places as Wasabi....and it can be easy to get carried away.."
Sushi • Asiatic • Japanese • Fast Food
"This shift began in 2021 and has been rolled out across the country. Many of the features that I enjoyed at Yo! Sushi have been removed, such as the good selection of sushi, nigiri, and sashimi. Core menu items have been altered or removed altogether, and the conveyor belt no longer offers tempting options. The unlimited water service has also been discontinued, making the dining experience feel less enjoyable. I found the new Yo! Sushi to be reminiscent of fast food chain Itsu, with a focus on speed and efficiency over quality and service. The sushi offerings lack the freshness and variety that I used to enjoy, and the prices are now comparable to what I can find at a supermarket sushi bar for a fraction of the cost. While the food itself was decent and the staff were friendly when I did interact with them, the overall experience fell short of what I had come to expect from Yo! Sushi. It appears that Yo! Sushi has made a deliberate shift towards offering more hot table options in an effort to increase profitability and streamline operations. However, for those like myself who enjoyed the original concept of Yo! Sushi, this change is disappointing. If I wanted hot table dining, I could easily visit a restaurant like Wagamama that offers a better selection at a lower price. Overall, Yo! Sushi will be missed in its original form. The changes that have been made do not enhance the dining experience and ultimately detract from what used to make Yo! Sushi special."
"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! :"
Tea • English • British • European
"while we stayed at the covent garden hotel in august 2016, we had an breakfast in the brasserie max. the breakfast spread, service and menu options were absolutely fantastic and without doubt the most beautiful put together breakfast every hotel I stayed. the continental objects were fresh with a lot of choice with beautiful berries, fruit and pasture, baked and seasoned. also the daily juices and warm menu items were delicious. later in our stay we also visited the bar for an evening drink with canapés, together with a late evening tea sitting outside enjoying the street view. we enjoyed each of our experiences. a beautiful place to enjoy time together with good quality products and service."
Sushi • Seafood • Asiatic • Fast Food
"Saw the new Bento location open recently on Lothian Road, next to the Greggs. I’d never tried the Southbridge location before but the new one is close to my workplace. Same layout as the older location with food displayed on the left hand side, counter at the back and a few tables on the right side. The main door is really heavy to open. The food seems like it may have sat out under heat lamps for a while. I was wary of the quality of the raw fish so avoided the sushi and sashimi. I opted for an unagi rice bowl which seemed like a decent sized portion. The bowl is deceptive and not as deep as it looks. The rice was barely warm and the unagi (eel) drenched in sauce. There was a weird side of vegetables which looked very much like frozen mixed veg (corn, peas and carrots). Why these vegetables were included in a supposedly Japanese dish I don’t know... The sauce was very sweet and off putting, and because it was on everything I couldn’t finish the dish. Currently doing 20% off at the new location until 6th December as part of their opening offer. My unagi rice would have been around £10 without discount, but I paid £7.96 with the 20% off. I feel like what I received was not worth the money and the quality was not good at all. Thankful I didn’t buy anything full price here give it a miss!"
"The venue is lovely, the music was great and the food was exceptional, however we had a few issues with the service. Firstly, our waiter disappeared after bringing us some of our food and never came back. When I queried it with another member of staff (after waving wildly several times at other staff), he laughed and said oh well you have a new one now . For the prices you pay in a premium venue, this is not good enough. I would have expected a handover before he left. I made him reduce the standard tip from 15% to less than that, as I was not impressed. Secondly, he failed to mention that if you order 4 or 5 things, they all come at the same time and don 't fit on the table, so they nearly knocked our wine off the table trying to squeeze everything in. I would have ordered in batches of 2-3 things if I had been alerted. Lastly, the chairs are also extremely uncomfortable, but when I asked for a small cushion, they didn 't have anything available."