Visited Ippuku Tea House while walking the streets of York. The atmosphere was casual, though the…read moreservice could have been a bit friendlier. I wanted a small snack, so I tried the tuna onigiri -- it was warm, flavorful, and hit the spot. Overall, a decent stop for a quick bite and a touch of Japanese comfort. ご挨拶

A Japanese tea house that serves classic dishes such as donburi, teishoku, and onigiri. The…read morestorefront sells select freshly-made desserts and Japanese treats or merchandise as well. ----- Pork Shougayaki: thin cut pork loin and onions marinated in ginger, soy sauce & mirin (£13.80). Teishoku is served with steamed rice, miso soup, pickles and vegetable side. Everything in the set dishes was good. Pork was juicy and lightly marinated. The vegetable side was seaweed that accompanied nicely with the rice. ----- Onigiri & Miso Soup Set: two lightly seasoned sticky rice balls with your choice of fillings (£7.80). Add side of pickles and vegetables for £2.20. Filling choices were avocado, umeboshi, gohan desu yo, teriyaki mayo chicken, tuna mayo, smoked salmon. My brother picked tuna mayo and umeboshi. I tried a bite of the umeboshi unigiri. The rice was fresh and the pickled plum was extremely sour as expected. ----- Matcha Latte: frothy steamed milk whisked into matcha (£4.55). The quality of matcha was decent, although the drink itself was incomparable to the gyokuro that had such a refined taste. ----- Gyokuro: full bodied umami flavor (£4.85). A green tea with quite the peculiar flavor. It does require extra brewing time. ----- Make sure to book in advance. A couple that walked in after we were seated for our 12 PM Saturday reservation were told that the restaurant was fully booked until 2 PM. Seating in the outdoor garden was available, but it was too sunny and hot. Guest Wi-Fi is available.

Excellent. This incongruous piece of the Orient is sited up…read morea fairly unpromising back staircase in a side alley in Beverley, but do persist, brave reader. Delights are within reach. Once you're in, the restaurant is a quiet, modern, swish place. Service is very good: we asked for vegetarian variations of the dishes on the menu, and they were very happy to oblige. Green tea comes in a free-to-refill pot for your whole table, which is a nice touch. The crockery is a piece of art in itself (but then I'm a ceramics fan). And the food? Really good. Beats Yo Sushi. (OK - so that's not quite in the same market). Not expensive. Good sized portions. Definitely recommended.

From the owner: Ogino Japanese restaurant is a family owned business and creates authentic modern Japanese cuisine…read morewith European twists, served as fine dining. We serve a good cross section of Japanese foods from chicken teriyaki and pork shoga-yaki to wonderful sushi platters and deserts.

Now this is more like it. Can't fault them, the food is…read moreauthentic, the service is friendly and the price is right. Don't hum and ahh, eat at Wannee Wah Wah!

A fantastic menu with a brilliant range of oriental meals, chinese, thai and japanese foods, a good…read morerange of drinks and a really nice atmosphere. Will cater for big groups without bookings if they have space and the staff are always polite and helpful and more than willing to explain what is in a dish if you are uncertain about flavours. Vegetarian options available, and banquets to choose from if you just fancy making the one choice, and even a little group of pretty mouth cooling desserts for chilli fiends. Beautiful surroundings, nice music, all round good start to a night out.

Tried something new last night and was well impressed with our decision…read more Again, taking advantage of a 'livingsocial' voucher which always encourages me to try something for a taster and see if I would pay full price- on this occasion, just that happened. We booked in for 6pm but due to the awful weather I didn't get there until 6.20 but my Mr was having a beer and chilling in the very calming 'bar' area. The entrance is a bit daunting and the door needs a firm hand to open but then you are transported into a Japanese paradise! Across the bridge you go, beautiful fish swimming underneath, to be greeted by a very 'traditional' waitress and seated for drinks. The drinks menu is ok, couple of beers and a wine list and also spirits etc so something for everyone. We had a few minutes to browse the menu before they came to take our order. I'm glad we were limited to the 'early bird' choice with the voucher we had as I was over faced with the choice available and would have taken ages to choose had I had to use the full menu! We were seated around the table and waited for our starters - Zensai - A mixture of Japanese Appetisers Yasai Tempura - Vegetables Both dishes were well presented, nice and hot and a pleasure to eat! We polished them off quite quickly. The vege tempura was lovely and light and we had a nice selection of mini Japanese nibbles on the 'Zensai'. We then had another couple come and be seated right next to us which we found a bit strange! They also were then served their starters. Another couple then were sat opposite us which added to our confusion a little more but then the neighbouring couple filled us in! This is the traditional seating pattern of Japanese, all sit together no matter who & around one table/hot plate to all enjoy the show! Ahhh, I get it now! Maybe I should have done more thorough research! The third couple got their starters which the 'hostess' attended to more drinks for us and the chef set up for his 'show'. We were then treated to a very entertaining dining experience while our main courses were cooked. A dazzling array of skills with the cooking utensils and a flash of fire! We had chosen- Fillet of Beef with Oriental Mushrooms & Chicken Teriyaki with leeks but all the food was cooked on the one hot plate- even the other couples fish which I wasn't overly impressed with as I'm not a big fish fan. The beef was lovely and tender and the only criticism we'd have was there didn't appear to be a lot! The chicken was also very tender and a slightly bigger portion! Even though we thought there wasn't enough, by the time we had ate the fried rice and stir fried veg we were too stuffed to even consider the dessert. As we had somewhere to be we paid quickly and rushed out- a shame really but totally our own fault- we should have allowed longer to appreciate the experience. This place is very entertaining and the food is super Very fresh and filling and totally worth a return visit. Best to go with more than 2 to make the most of the 'experience'.

Mind-blowingly good, wallet-achingly expensive Japanese food-theatre…read more After trawling through reviews for dinner in Leeds we finally stumbled upon Teppanyaki where we could use our taste card to good effect. Our table was booked for 9, they took our food and drinks orders whilst we waited, our attention distracted briefly from our rumbling stomachs by the koi carp pond. We had to wait about half an hour until we were seated, but goodness was it worth the wait! The starter of beef sashimi was melt-in-the-mouth tender and served with a tasty dipping sauce, absolutely faultless! Appetites truly whetted, the real drama begins. The chef enters centre stage and proceeds to prepare our meals and six others with a pyrotechnic display of culinary stagecraft. Dazzled by the bright lights and flashing knives, I had King prawns and jumbo scallops in a Tokyo butter, which is as exciting and delicious as it sounds. Just one star off for the long wait and for priceyness (even with the taste card). This is Japanese food-wizardry at its finest!

Been here three times now and every time it's been more of a disappointment than the last. This…read moreplace is crap. First the food is over priced and the portions are small. The service is less than poor and on all occasions, once we had finished our mains we have asked for the desert menu only to be smiled at and kept waiting to the point where we gave up and left. We get the impression that they don't want to serve desert. On the last time we came it was a party of 15. Surely you would think that if 15 people want desert then the place would sell 15 deserts and make a nice packet. In general the service is bad. Making mistake on the orders, being rude and well I could go on and on and on. My advice... Don't eat here. The place has always been empty. Why is this still open. There are much finer places to eat in Lancaster even if you do want oriental food. STAY AWAY...

My husband and I went here on our anniversary because I was craving sushi and didn't know where…read moreelse I could find some around here. We had no idea what to expect when we walked in. We were seated with other couples around a central grill. They weren't people we'd come with. As we'd been hoping for more of a cozy and romantic dinner for two, we were a little disappointed at first. This was our error, though, not the restaurant's. At the second grill, we could see some kind of party that had come together and they looked like they were having a blast, so we happily gave it a chance. I'm glad we did! When the chef came out to start cooking, he put on an amazing show, flipping the knives, standing eggs on end and chopping things lightning fast. At the second grill, the chef was flipping a bite at a time through the air into the open mouths of the diners, but nobody on our side was that adventurous. It was great to watch, though! The food was delicious and the portions were MASSIVE. I had still ordered sushi as a starter and it was great, but looking back at the size of the main dish, I could have done without it. If you're looking for a quiet place for a date, I'd skip Miyabi, but it's perfect if you're feeling a bit adventurous or social, and I would take a group of people or a work outing here for dinner in a minute.

After debating which sushi place to try, we chose this one , located 5 minutes walk from the train…read morestation . It looked closed at first, but after trying the door we saw a couple of diners sitting in dark lightning. Immediately we were seated by a lady who gestured us to a seat. The booths were comfy, so we began to browse the menu. Each page held a lot of pictures of signature dishes. To drink I chose a reasonably price cocktail called Grand Slam £4.50..he had a asahi. These drinks took awhile to arrive but I understood why when I saw mine. It was split into three colours, unfortunately it didn't taste as good as it looked. Right food: tuna maki , £4 8 pieces, salmon maki wasn't not on the menu , these were made by request. Tuna sashimi,£8, nigiri and finally a seafood hotpot for myself and he had the spicy pork Raman, choosing udon noodles. The presentation was good, tuna was medium quality and the sushi reasonably sized. After all the sushi was consumed, the mains arrived. The broth in mine was tasty however I only found one scallop in my dish. His was also satisfactory for the price. I think the rating goes mainly to the service, as she was very pleasant and asked chef to create dishes that were not on the menu. The sushi was good. But when you have tried a lot like I have it becomes harder to be wowed.

This is a new Japanese restaurant that has just opened near the train station in the City Centre…read more Its actually the building attached to The Leadmill but on the main road. Has its own car park which is convenient. Inside the restaurant is very nicely decorated with a very Japanese trendy Tokyo look which is different to other Japanese restaurants in Sheffield. Greeted with enthusiasm by the waitering staff and shown a nice picture menu of the sushi on offer. I opted to sit on the Teppan Grill table and the chef kindly introduced me dishes and how they would be presented. Very friendly atmosphhere. Ordered a small Sake Wine and selected Sirloin steak cooked with Enoki mushrooms. Chef went to prepare whilst I waited and admired the decor. Within a few minutes, I was presented with a fresh sirloin which was instantly cooked in front of me which I wanted Medium Rare. Excellent quality of steak and the taste was unbelievalbe. Price of £19.80 including 2 sides, miso soup and rice together with the theatre and entertainment value is a steal. Will come back again and again and again!

Japanese food as a post shopping food choice has never been my first port of thinking. Fuji Hiro…read morehasn't been on my radar at all over the past few years, and suggestions to eat here elicited all my skeptical and let's go somewhere else reactions. I wasn't even sure where it was, and when I realised we were heading towards the Merrion Centre I was less inclined to jump aboard the Japanese food train. If looks were everything this place wouldn't be too busy. It looks kinda dingy from the outside, and whilst the inside has a certain charm about it, it's not the Ritz but doesn't profess itself to be so. Think of it as a Japanese eatery version of the local cafe. I was looking over the menu, contemplating what to order, and being particularly hungry, did my unusual thing of looking at starters. My friend just shook her all knowing head at me and pointed straight to the mains. Huh? Well what was cloudy became clear within about ten minutes, as my hearty noodle dish came, steaming and smelling divine, and flippin huge. Seriously, I was pleasantly surprised at this. Considering how quick our orders came, I was more than pleased to take in the taste and how fresh everything was. It didnt have that 'been stewing all day in a pot waiting to be warmed up and served' taste, nor did it have quick food microwaved crunchy in some places and soggy in parts texture either. Being a dork with coordination, but feeling self conscious at the people opting for the chop sticks, I was relieved when a fork was provided for me. There's a good hustle bustle vibe about Fuji Hiro's and whilst the staff are not rude, far from it, there's an efficient business like approach to providing awesome food to their hungry clients, even the ones who are yet to walk through the door. Easy on the budget, good in the belly.

This is brilliant, run by a Japanese couple this restaurant has been open for years, through the…read moreever-changing spaces around it Fuji Hiro has continued to offer simple and cheap food, that is also good quality and hefty portions. They also cater for vegetarians to a good level. The restaurant is no-frills and clean if you are here for any length of time definitely go and relish smacking you lips with noodle soup.

Had the twice cooked pork. Our server complimented my selection of a classic Chinese dish. It was…read moredelicious!

Usually I go to Kyatoya nearby but this was closed on a Monday so this was the back up plan…read more Stepping in it was definitely more of a takeaway place than sit in. It was so small you had to go through the kitchen to use the toilet. The choice of food and drink did surprise me.. how could they find room to stock it all? With loads of different sake, juices and wines. Selecting a glass of plum wine ..himself green tea we pawed the menu. There was a great use of pictures which helped us decide. From various sushi Nigiri, temaki, sashimi etc to noodles and ramen dishes. I found the sushi a little over priced to the average sushi joint of this nature..we decided on the 12 piece sashimi and sushi platter ..for mains I chose my usual spicy seafood broth with udon noodles, beef and kimchi. Himself had the beef yakisoba. We inhaled the sushi as soon as it hit the table. It was good healthy amounts of tuna and everything tasted fresh. The wasabi did not mix well with the soya though.. My main was a far cry from what I had at Baekdu the week previous. This was packed with veggies..tender beef and seafood. The broth was also excellent. Looking up I could see my other half wolf down his..giving it the thumbs up . Overall the service was very good and food was a stark contrast to the restaurant. I would probably use this more as a takeaway if I were local but I wouldn't go there to eat again as didn't find it relaxing enough.

We just happened to stumble across the newly opened Sakura House on Saturday night whilst exploring…read moreDidsbury. It seemed as though a lot of locals did the same too, as people kept popping in to investigate whilst we were eating, in the hope of an opportunistic free table. Despite only opening three weeks ago Sakura Houses' popularity is clear, the restaurant was packed but it's also only 6 tables, which may play a part! Either way we were lucky enough to snaffle a table for two off-the-cuff as there was a 45 minute space before a booking and our waitress was happy to make time and space for us. Due to being short of time we decided to stick to a simple meal each, so we didn't sample the sushi - which seems to be the main fare. I opted for a comforting plate of pork katsu curry and it was very tasty and freshly cooked, so fresh I almost burnt my mouth on the cutlet! My only issues were that it is currently cash only and that my meal came a good 5-10 minutes after my partners - but I honestly think these are just opening month niggles. Sakura House isn't fancy, it's an honest little restaurant with lovely staff and I think it's a welcome and refreshing addition to the area.

Tasty food and fun interactive experience…read more We were greeted by a host and taken to our seats. When the chef came to our table, he asked us how would we like our meat and if there are any ingredients we don't want. Then he prepared food like a magician - it was like show! We went using groupon voucher, but would go back for full price too.

Been here with family a few times and always had a good time. Teppanyaki is one of my favourite…read moretypes of food. The service is always friendly. If you don't know, with teppanyaki your food is cooked in front of you on a big "hot plate". You also get some entertainment look other teppanyaki places. Some throw food at you to catch in your mouth, some catch eggs in their chef hat. Here, you get to try and hit some egg shells into a hole - it may sound a bit lame but its just a bit of fun. If you go I would recommend a set menu which means you get miso soup, rice, veg, a "protein" (chicken, beef, salmon, prawn..) and also a dessert. I recommend checking out their web site and having a look at the menu and what special deals they have on. Its better looking at the menus on their web site on a computer as it doesn't work too well on a smartphone. If you ever find yourself in Stockton Health in Warrington, I would recommend coming!