Lingo - Menu

Lower John Street, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

🛍 Fish, Sushi, Seafood, Japanese

3.7 💬 345 Reviews
Lingo

Phone: +442072875274

Address: Lower John Street, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

City: City of London,Westminster

Menu Dishes: 11

Reviews: 345

Website: https://nala-japanese-restaurant.business.site/

"This is a charming little restaurant that only seats 12 people. The interior is intimate, well-lit, and tastefully decorated. I had the meat teriyaki dish, which was absolutely delicious. I make sure to visit this restaurant at least once every time I am in London. Update: There is now a section downstairs that can accommodate more people. Also, the restaurant's name has changed from Lingo to Nala. The menu remains the same, and the food is still excellent in 2019. However, due to some language difficulties, the waitress misunderstood my order and brought me a Bento box instead of my beloved beef teriyaki. Unfortunately, the Bento box had very little beef teriyaki and many other items that I did not enjoy. The restaurant kindly reduced my bill by £3, but I left feeling hungry."

Full menu - 11 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Seafood

Japanese Specialties

Asian

Sushi Rolls

Appetizer

Sushi - Rolls

Starters

Fusion Asian

Salads

From The Ocean

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Absolutely loved it! Food is an explosion of flavours and dishes are all well presented in combination that are more inventive and interesting. Staff very polite amd caring

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Came across this place while on the walk and I'm so happy that we came in. Small yet cosy place with friendly and polite staff. Food also delicious that makes me want to come back again.


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User

this is a very small restaurant with a very intimate environment and a real taste of japan. perfect place for a date after which you can wonder around streets in soho. a dessert is a must.


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User

this is a traditional Japanese restaurant perfected in traditional Japanese food. very friendly atmosphere and a very good location. enjoy the experience, a friday dinner in this amazing restaurant. keep the great service on! View menu


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User

This is a traditional Japanese restaurant that perfects in traditional japanese food. Very friendly atmosphere, and a very good location. Enjoyed the experience of having a friday dinner at this amazing restaurant. Keep up the great service!


User
User

This is cute little restaurant that seats people total. It has an intimate but well lit and tastefully decorated interior. I have only ever had the beef Teriyaki which is just delicious. I come back at least once every time I am in London.Update: there is a downstairs section that seats quite a few more people. Also -the name changed from Lingo to Nala. The menu has not changed, and the food is still great.


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User

Loved this restaurant. The food is authentically Japanese and the atmosphere is really friendly. Visited three times out of out four days in London because it was so good. Feels like a really family run diner and just like something you'd experience in Japan. The...staff put up with my awful Japanese and we had a lovely conversation about the sake and the fact that we should visit Nigata next time we go to Japan for the best sake! My favourite restaurant in London, bar none! 美味しかったです。どうもありがとうございました! View menu


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User

On Saturday, we spent the day in the office, which was not very exciting. By late afternoon, we were done with our work and hungry since we hadn't eaten since breakfast. Around 4 o'clock, we went to Soho with the intention of treating ourselves to sushi at Kulu Kulu, only to find out that they didn't open until 5 o'clock. Luckily, Lingo was open nearby, so we walked in and sat down. The service was a bit slow, but we had the place to ourselves, creating a nice, quiet atmosphere. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, including a seaweed salad with a delicious dressing.


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User

I ordered the Seafood Ramen at this restaurant, but was disappointed with the experience. The seafood was overcooked and seemed to be just Tesco Frozen Seafood from a bag. The bamboo shoots tasted like the packaged ones from the supermarket, and the half eggs were cold and overcooked. The noodles were not homemade, but also not the quality I expected - they seemed like the pot noodles you can buy at a Japanese supermarket. This was the worst Japanese food I have ever had. If the restaurant doesn't know how to prepare it properly, they should not include it on their menu.


User
User

This is a charming little restaurant that only seats 12 people. The interior is intimate, well-lit, and tastefully decorated. I had the meat teriyaki dish, which was absolutely delicious. I make sure to visit this restaurant at least once every time I am in London. Update: There is now a section downstairs that can accommodate more people. Also, the restaurant's name has changed from Lingo to Nala. The menu remains the same, and the food is still excellent in 2019. However, due to some language difficulties, the waitress misunderstood my order and brought me a Bento box instead of my beloved beef teriyaki. Unfortunately, the Bento box had very little beef teriyaki and many other items that I... View menu

Categories

  • Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
  • Sushi Delight in our exquisite sushi selection, featuring fresh ingredients, expertly crafted rolls, and traditional nigiri. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, promising a true taste of Japan. View menu
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
  • Japanese Savor the essence of Japan with our selection of fresh sushi, flavorful ramen, and delicate sashimi. Each dish reflects authentic techniques and ingredients, delivering a genuine taste of Japanese culinary artistry.

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  • Takeaway
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