This branch is near the river and is located underground with no windows. Black decor throughout…read morewith a serene sense of Zen and calmness. Small attractive tasty dishes. Generally good service and ambiance. Grilled salty mackerel is very good, as is their crispy soft shell crab (a classic dish). Calamari is excellent though be warned: it's spicy! If you are a fan try their tuna tartar (see photo).

A little hidden away, but definitely worth the descent into the catacomb-like interior…read more The vibe is intimate and the food is a legit take on Asian Fusion; mostly Japanese-inspired, but definitely with a bit of Chinese and Thai in there. The starters alone are worth a trip, and there were so many I wanted to try, they're actually all I had. Don't judge. They were amazing. The Pumpkin Croquettes were a slightly sweet and crispy version of traditional croquettes, deep-fried to perfection, with a light and smooth finish. Two will set you back a mere £3.10. While the spring rolls are good, I highly recommend the Vegetarian Duck Rolls, made with slightly sweet tofu skin, spring onions, cucumber, and Hoi Sin sauce. Three of those healthy rolls are a whopping £4.60. Finally, the Chicken Yakitori was also a dish worth it's weight in pounds, char-grilled to perfection and doused in a sweet yakitori sauce. A few skewers costs around £4.10. The rest of the menu is not only enormous, but sure to please any seafood-lover, especially sushi. They serve just about any Asian-inspired dish you can think of, including salads, ramen dishes, rice dishes, noodles of many different varieties, tempura, and sushi rolls, with a perfectly-paired sake menu to boot. But really, those side dishes are to die for.

Had a pleasant time here. We did not have reservations and highly suggest you have one. We were…read morelucky to be seated. It was very busy. Food is really good, dining area is clean and service was great with servers helping each other. The ambiance was cool and trendy. Here is what we ordered: - Beef Tataki - beef fillet eith misi aioli, spring onion, artichoke chipd, shiitake and truffle ponzu - Gyoza - Chicken gyoza topped with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, chives and bonito - Maki Maki - Kaburimaki. Ceviche: pickeled red onion, avocado, cucumber with liramasa, lime and coriander, hell's kitchen: tempura shrimp, avocado and spicy sauce, topped with tuna and bbq, ebi panko: tempura shrimp and spicy sauce, topped with avocado, and shake aoili: snow peas, avocado, miso aioli, cucumber, topped with seared salmon and trout row. 8 pieces of each roll - Sauvignon Blanc - Martinborough, NZ Food came out quickly and everything was delicious.

I had really good time with my coworkers. 5 star experience…read more great service as well delicious sushi. We enjoyed the ambience.

Disappointing experience, good food, terrible service, and zero respect for customers…read more We were given a 1h15m dining window, which we accepted. The ordering was slow, and despite writing our order out in the Notes to avoid any confusion, dishes still arrived wrong. It took a lengthy conversation with our server before she even understood what had been sent out incorrectly -- time we simply didn't have. We raised the issue and noticed them we wouldn't be able to finish in time given their mistakes. Their response? After 1h 15min, staff swooped in to clear plates -- while one of our friends was still eating. And they still charge a service fee for this? The food is the one saving grace, but the management is chaotic and the attitude toward customers is unacceptable.

A very authentic Japanese restaurant on the outskirts of London. I sat by the grill bar where I…read morecould watch the chef grill the meat before me. The hamachi kama was nicely charred and still very juicy on the inside. The skewers (yakitori and beer tongue in the picture) were also very tasty and the meat was very tender. They also had a decent drink menu with several sake options and mixed drinks like Japanese fruit sours. They are reservation only but their online system is simple to navigate. I look forward to visiting this restaurant again to try their other skewers!

I have to say, the plain decor/ambience here really belied how delicious the food was. I ordered…read morethe large pork katsu curry rice, which similarly looks plain but was unexpectedly good. The katsu itself had really tender meat with a nicely crispy exterior without being too oily. The curry had a lovely, rich flavour that complemented the katsu and rice well. Price point was fantastic -- I'd love to come again to try some of their yummy curry and noodle options.

Misato is a Japanese restaurant located in London's Chinatown. Most of the reviews made Misato seem…read moreto be a pretty promising place to dine for sushi. We decided to hop over there to try a few of their rolls. Unfortunately we were in a bit of a time crunch and would have appreciated if they offered takeout/ take-away, however, they do not. Only dine in is available here... which is kind of out the norm coming from the US. This restaurant is quite authentic though, owned by Japanese! We were hoping to find Caterpillar roll or some roll with avocado and protein; they do not have a wide selection. We ended up just getting an avocado roll, which was simply sushi rice, seaweed, and avocado.

High quality Japanese food in a nice environment. I came for weekday lunch and got the premium set…read moremenu (48 GBP). The first course was some spinach leaves in a sweet sauce and it was actually better than expected. It then came with 3 pieces of sashimi which I could tell were very fresh and melted in my mouth. There was also a tiny container of tuna tartare. Lastly, for my choice of protein, I went with the black cod, which was a nice soft consistency and cooked well. The sauce on the side also added some nice sweet flavor to complement the fish. While the food was good, I do feel that 48 GBP is slightly on the high side considering the small portion sizes. The interior of the restaurant has some elegant and classy decor. That's probably why so many people come for business lunches here (plus the location). The staff are average friendliness, although the service speed was kind of slow. It was also weird that they for some reason couldn't find our reservation in their system but we were still able to get a table nonetheless. Overall, I think ROKA is a very choice choice if you are looking for a fancier Japanese meal than your typical sushi restaurant.

Below average taste but expensive pan Asian faire. Mostly you're paying for a vibe here because the…read morefood itself isn't good and definitely not authentic. Roka is basically a typical faux luxury establishment of the type that has been popularized over the years in areas of low culture and/or regions where a particular cusine doesn't really exist. You know the type: pictures of beautiful people and food, tasteful font for the establishment, and a quick look at the about section of the restaurant reveals it's place as part of group founded by a bunch of executives; it's not so much a restaurant as it is an exercise in corporate branding. When you visit, you'll notice that the clientel reflects that branding design as well. Everyone here looks like they're part of a vertical strategy that includes the workers at the firm itself, the final spot on a flow chart diagram where the staff themsleves are the primary customer for the product and then a line arches back to the beginning of the flow to further inform strategic planning for more pan something restaurants. The name of this group could be called Ouroboros but that might be a little on the nose. Most izakayas on Planet Earth have better food that what you'll get here and for far less money. This said, you won't get to enjoy a space filled with the finance crowd who are all tastefully lit to ensure their Instagram selfies look good enough for them to tag themselves with the establishment. Service is slow and aloof. Skip it.

Got my Japanese food & culture fix here! Very authentic with small tight tables, timely service,…read moreand great food. We arrived early at 5:30p and didn't have to wait for a table.The Salmon Don was simple but perfectly done, tender and very tasty. Bento Boxes are huge sized meal.s The Chicken Katsu is the best my son has ever tried! We recommend and would go again!

Small cozy spot right in the center of Chinatown near all the action of nearby soho and covent…read moregardens as well Quite a long wait outside on the street for a table but thought the service was pretty quick Overall nothing about the experience stood out as great. The chicken was good as well as the other featured items in the bento box but nothing overly appealed to me or is pushing me to go there again.

Yoobi has become one of my favorite takeout places in London. I've had quite a few of their cones…read morerecently, as Deliveroo has had a free delivery deal going on with Yoobi for the last few weeks. It's definitely non-traditional temaki, with inclusions like croutons, lemon, and lettuce into their sushi cones, but the flavours come together very nicely! The Citrus Salmon and the Spicy Tuna temakis have been my favorites thus far, although the Scottish Salmon is really tasty as well. It's also nice to see that the fish they use is all sustainably sourced! Will continue to order from Yoobi in the future.

A year on and my review needs an update!…read more I come here as often as I can. This is not as often as I would like to. If I could eat here a couple times a week, I would. Yoobi is my favorite! They've started offering table service in the evening which is sometimes a bit awkward, but generally pretty good. The food remains, as ever, delicious. 20 hour cured salmon with the pear slices = delightful. My standard order is some variation including the spicy tuna (which, depending on who mixed up the spicy sauce on that day can be warmly spicy or blow your head off awesome) and the citrus salmon. Citrus salmon is decidedly my favorite temaki offering. It's bright and fresh and light and just delicious. I have once had the special king crab California roll temaki, and it was super yummy, but that one is just a touch pricey for my wallet to be eating on regular basis when I am perfectly happy with the amazing salmon options. Giant handrolls, friendly service, and it's easy to fill up a stamp card if you come even sort-of often! So so good.

This pan-Asian fusion restaurant is excellent--and offers authentic, reasonably priced Japanese…read morefood. They serve fresh sushi, ramen, noodles, and affordable Japanese/Asian dishes, popular with local Asian students. I've lived in Japan so I know real Japanese food and it can be hard to find--but the Katsu chicken curry here was exactly like what I ate in Japan--absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the Beef Chili & Black Bean Lo Mein which was savory and the full order is quite filling. You can also order small portions (perfect for one person) for less. One note--many of the dishes, including the Katsu Chicken curry, say they're spicy. I asked for mine mild and the friendly waitress said it wasn't spicy--and it wasn't. So ask if spiciness is an issue because it may not be. The small restaurant is easy to miss at the Brunswick center--it's next to the Curzon cinema--well worth taking a minute to find! I will be a repeat customer!

Amazing food + great service I love that the take out bags…read morewere reusable and insulated