I decided not to book in advance as we were right next door having drinks and there were plenty of…read moretimes available online. We walked in and asked if they had room for 2. The host told me they were all booked up, and gestured to the dining room that they had all booked up. It was half empty so I assumed he was joking, but wanted to appear respectful, in case they had filled up in the 10 minutes it had been since I checked. The conversation then stopped there. Nope. He was serious. Looked online as I was leaving. I could have booked a table for two 10 minutes after I was leaving. They just didn't want us to actually be there. This restaurant is not interested in serving patrons. Don't come here.

I'm quite excited to find this place. Having lived in New York where sushi was on my doorstep, I…read moremiss it. So even though it hasn't quite reached Penge, I'm glad there's a sushi pace just up the hill! Instead of ordering sushi in and dealing with it after a 20 minute rest in plastic containers, we decided to pay a visit to the restaurant and have it as fresh as possible. The restaurant is divided into two sections, the first is at the front and has very normal tables and chairs. The second part is up a couple of steps and has tables with sunken seats. It takes a moment to work out how to slide in and sit, but once you are in there, it's very comfy. (just don't drink too much and try to get out again!) The service was brilliant. They really cannot do enough to help and are so sweet and nice to chat to. The decor is very slightly cold, and there weren't too many people in there with us, but it was fine. The food was a bit mixed. The prawn tempura was ok, but the vegetable tempura was really really boring. We didn't finish it and I don't think I would order tempura again from them. The miso soup was lovely, really really nice and I savoured every drop. The sushi and sashimi was great - fresh, delicious and quite perfect. I have also tried their Katsu curry (YUM) and their beef noodle ramen - also yum. Very generous with extremely nice, lean beef and lovely crispy greens.

A proper Japanese restaurant in south London. Me and my…read morefriends walked past and decide to give it a go. The selection is much better than we anticipated and the Salmon is generous and very refreshing . We also like the tempura and sweet potato. Service was excellent--staff were very chill and welcoming. The decoration was pretty. Heads up, they do not open on Monday though.

Had always noticed this place and always driven pass the restaurant too. Also know a lot of friends…read morewho have posted photos up on other social media so thought definitely have to try this restaurant one day. Went in with family, visited this place twice already now and I love it! Sushi is fresh, staff are friendly, restaurant and nice. So glad there is a local sushi restaurant I can go to now instead of having to visit uptown. They also do deliveries too! Would definitely recommend this place to all sushi lovers and people who love trying out food! Big thumbs up!

The quality of the food served here is fabulous…read more Went for a lunch time meal with my son and we found there are 3 different priced options for the lunch menu. Everyone starts with a miso soup - which was delicious - and then you choose from one of 4 options - I tried tofu for the first time in my life and was so pleased that I opted for it as it was really good. My son had the pork dumplings and really enjoyed them. We had the sushi for our main course which was also excellent. All of this cost £14.90 each and the other 2 lunch menus were cheaper - the cheapest was £9.90. We shared a black sesame ice cream and really enjoyed that too. The service was very good and friendly. They had another table with people with children, one in a high chair. They don't take bookings for lunch times as they are not very busy but they recommend booking for evenings as they are busy then.

The place has a pretty good selection of both Japanese and Chinese food. We went on a Friday night,…read more£18.50 per person for the dinner buffet. Although this is a bit pricey for $ conversion, the quality did not disappoint. The biggest surprise I would say is that they actually have great sushi. I didnt expect that at all from a buffet! Also, there is no typical buffet table where dry food is served. You order it and they serve it fresh. How cool is that! However, there is no dessert included in the buffet section which is a bit of a let down. However, all in all, it was a great experience!

Decent food, yummy, clean, and fast service. What more do you want? Quality is above a Chinese…read moretakeaway but of course not fine dining. Great casual lunch or dinner spot in Streatham though!

really good awesome taste so good should be a 5 star restaurant not 4.8 love their teryakiread more

'Asta' (as I like to simply call it) - I have no idea of the '3' moniker, or indeed where the first…read moretwo went - is as genuine a Japanese canteen as you'll find in London. I was lucky enough to, along with a colleague, be taken here on several occasions for a quick lunch by a client (indicative of how welcoming the Japanese are!) By 'genuine' I mean no dumbed-down menus, no super-slick interiors to detract from potentially average food, and no gimmicks of any kind. The place is staffed and run by Japanese nationals as any self-respecting Japanese restaurant should be - and perhaps more importantly, frequented by them regularly, too. Service is smiling and attentive and no more that it needs to be. The food is inexpensive (~£6-8 for a bento, £7-11 for ramen, udon or donburi) and so tasty. On my most recent trip I had beef ramen with tan tan (sesame paste) soup base, and my brother had salmon teriyaki on brown rice. Both dishes had generous proportions of meat/fish, and the donburi came with a side salad and pickles. The unagi (eel) is also lovely, and the place does an extensive line in pick-your-soup base noodle bowl dishes where you have the option of shoyu, miso, and sesame as mentioned above, among others. I can't speak for the takeaway bento, but they looked pretty solid and of a decent quality. Drinks come in the familiar (Coke etc) and the more, um, 'traditional' - aloe vera juice, Pocari, cold bottled green and black teas and others. This place is rather hidden away on the fringes of the City, behind Aldgate station on the Petticoat Lane side. In many ways it's a great location as it's very much a local haunt, and in others a little frustrating as even if you're working in the City it can be a fair walk to get there and back! My advice would also be to get there early (between midday and half-past) to ensure a seat, as well as before some of the more popular items on the menu disappear. In brief summary, I couldn't really recommend this place enough if you're in the area. You'll get multi-kudos from any friends Nippon friends (or appreciators of their incredible cuisine) and have a lunch to beat the hell out of an uninspired sandwich / soft-drink combo whilst spending a similarly scant amount of your hard-earned cash. As your fellow diners would say: "itedakimas!"

Excellent food. Cute ambiance. Kind, quick service. Good price…read more I enjoyed the Salmon Set. 10/10!

The special ramen was very good, with multiple eggs and a very tasty broth. What was a little weird…read morewas the noodles hung together a little too much at first like they were straight from packaging, and the okra was served as sticks. Service was decent.

We enjoyed very attentive service, great recommendations, and delicious food. We hadn't…read moreexperienced a cooktop Japanese meal prior to visiting Abeno. While this dish was delicious, the highlight was the house specialty, noodles and vegetables wrapped in an egg pancake. This was a great spot for a light meal before (or after) the British Museum! Definitely a new Japanese food experience for us, as we are used to tempura, sushi and rolls.

This is such a unique Japanese restaurant in that they prepare and cook okonomiyaki right in front…read moreof you at your table! I've had this sort of table service before in Japan, and I gotta say that Abeno hits the mark! My fiance and I came here on a Monday evening for dinner a while back and luckily did not have to wait for a table (since we didn't have a reservation). We started with the agedashi tofu which was phenomenal, and then we moved into the okonomiyaki itself. We opted for two okonomiyakis which was the perfect amount of food for us -- Osaka with pork / kimchi / prawns and Sapporo Mix with squid / prawn / salmon / scallops / corn. The staff cooked everything in front of our eyes and they were very attentive throughout the entire process. Once everything was done cooking, they cut up the okonomiyaki for us, and the finished product was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend!

Food here is great. Fresh and a decent portion. The staff were very friendly and helpful also…read more The price is ok, but could be a little cheaper in my humble opinion, but then again, the same could be said about everything! - The decor inside could do with a lick of paint too. Overall, a pleasant experience, and great food. NOTE: They deliver!

From Dallas, TX and visited London for the first time and had the chance to try this sushi…read morerestaurant. Such a cute traditional Japanese atmosphere with absolutely delicious and fresh food. We had the truffled beef, lamb, dragon roll, cod fish, yellow tail/seabass sashimi and all were soooooo tasty!! We frequent sushi restaurants back at home all the time and gotta say this was really good compared to what we have back at home!!

BEST Sushi I've had in ages!!!! Really and truly scrumptious. Ifind Sushi quite addictive, not the…read morecrappy cold ones you'd get from a chain supermarket...but freshly made from a good restaurant...yummy...miso soup...delightful...chicken teriaki supreme..and the prawn and chive maki rolls SOOOOOO good, i cant stop thinking about them. Everyone in and around the sidcup area MUST COME HERE. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

More than 10 minutes LATE, tried to ask for PAYMENT AGAIN when I already paid online and the first…read moresushi takeaway I've ordered from with NO CHOPSTICKS. Food was good, though.

Wasn't quite sure what this place was supposed to be. Is it a bar? Restaurant? Cafe? After chilling…read morehere one Sunday evening the answer is... A bit of everything! Met some friends here for a roast dinner. It was decent fare, and they absolutely do not skimp on the trimmings. After hours this place becomes a chilled out lounge type bar with some sofa areas and some decent tunes. Prices on the drinks are reasonable and they're all very, very well mixed. Props to the bar staff. It might not be the trendiest place on earth but it is a fantastic place to spend an evening with friends. Protip: the 50/50 rye and cognac sazerac is really quite excellent.

Great for a night out! I went with a friend on Friday night. We were particularly attracted by the…read morevariety of cocktails on offer. The bar has a trendy but sophisticated vibe, so if you are looking to avoid young adults, then this is the place. We ordered sliders and chips to have on the side, which were well presented and tasty. Also, the live band playing were decent and got a crowd dancing, which was nice. The cocktails didn't disappoint, but for the price we paid they were teeny!