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    Bento Ramen

    3.5 (49 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Dave S.

    A great reprieve from the madness of Camden town. Huge fan of their lunch specials...soup, steamed rice, gyoza, a delicious deep fried pumpkin fritter, and a main (think teriyaki chicken or a bowl of pho) all for less than 6 pounds. Quality is high. Note, the teriyaki chicken is deep fried and is more like a kapungi chicken than a traditional grilled Japanese teriyaki chicken. That said it was super tasty and I'll be back---assuming I go back to Camden town:)

    Isabel M.

    What a lucky find in Camden! Ok it wasn't my find at all- as I had a friend living in London recommending it to me, after lusting after some sushi all day. Overall we had to 2 hours to kill before our late evening train back up to Manchester, and with it only being a sone´s throw away from the station it was a perfect final stop of our day. The restaurant itself is spotlessly clean, full of members of the asian community and the menu small- for me the first things I check in asian restaurants. Bento Ramen claims to be slightly Japanese but the selection is rather on the Pan-Asian-Fusion side. Although praised for its Ramen, we decided to order various cold dishes after a super hot day out. Between us we order fried baby squid, the chef´s dumpling selection, baby calamari, sashimi salad, hot summer rolls, prawn skewers and rice as a side. All dishes arrived after just a short wait, all freshly prepared and more or less at the same time- perfect for sharing. The fried items, had different batters and were fried in fresh oils. No greasy stinky crust. The summer rolls ( salmon roll, topped with scallops and caviar) were excellent and we actually just ordered them after seeing the lovely picture of a fellow yelper. The service on the night was very attentive and friendly, which often is an issue at asian restaurants, and also the reason I´m not setting in RED CHILLI any time soon. All dishes were cleared straight away, with a smile and double checks if we liked everything. Yes I liked everything here and would definitely return. Overall we paid just about 55 pound including drinks ( beer/ water/ coke), wich I find really good value for money given the freshness of the dishes and the location.

    kimchi!
    Janice L.

    This place is mediocre, very asian fusion oriented, the prices are fair but not the cheapest. Sashimi slices are alright, fresh, but not the thickest slice either (i'm such a complaint) Sashimi rice bowel was delicious though, also, their rolls are great orders. The raw scallop I ordered to share with my friend was quite delicious, although I did get a minor stomach ache the next morning, don't know if it was the scallops to blame. Black sesame, green tea ice cream. Overall, satisfied but could definitely be better.

    Flower Jasmin Tea. LOVED IT!
    Stephanie Z.

    Went to this place during lunch and asked for the teriyaki chicken deal. The Miso Soup wasn't that great. The Frued Gyoza and the Potato thing (at least i think it was potato) were really good. The rice was good but the chicken was just perfection, It was crispy and the teriyaki sauce was so good. Just writing this review im getting hungry. OOOH and the Jasmin Flower tea. I was amazed how the was. I never seen tea with a flower blooming inside the hot water. And it was like the BEST jasmin Tea I had. When I go back to London I am for sure going back there again.

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    Mei S.

    Have not been here for a while, but the food is good and fills the gap. Although it is called Bento Ramen, it is fusion, serving other oriental delights like dim sum, marmite squid and kimchi, and the waiters are a mix of Chinese and non-Chinese. This evening we had the mixed dim sum platter, which was much better than I expected, as it is quite hard to get it steamed right, but tasted fresh and tasty. The BBQ beef and Katsu Chicken, and the eel don, were also good and adequate. When the bill came, was surprised to find a 10% gratuity was added. As proper Japanese restaurants do not take tips. Also thought in general at non-Japanese restaurants, this was only added for larger parties of eight or more, we were only two people! I do not think this should be mandatory. If the waiter is guaranteed a gratuity would he or she have an incentive to try as hard to give good service? I tend to tip better if the service was good, i.e. not just doing their job. And I rather give it to the waiter concerned then go direct to the employer which I expect it does as it is included in the bill.

    Miso ramen.
    Nick S.

    Bento Ramen is actually an everything Asian restaurant- sushi, yaki soba, Chinese dim sum, Korean kimchi, ect. It's all over the place. And if you're looking for a lot of food at a decent price then you will like it here. For me this place isn't the best fit, but I can't fault it in general for what they do. It's 'Asian' food designed to appeal to the Camden crowd and they do it well. Oh, about the ramen... Noodles over-cooked, broth nothing special. 'Tokyo egg' was cooked properly but wasn't marinated. No scallions or nori either- just the silly neon pink rice cakes that are true to ramen tradition but horrible IMO. For a better bowl try Bone Daddies or Shoryu in Soho... or watch for a rumoured opening of an Ippudo London branch this summer.

    Nice lunch, love the bento.
    Echo C.

    Dropped by one week ago during lunch time with my boyfriend. We ordered two bento,spicy beef and curry chicken. They were very delicious, simple and good taste. Love the well cooked rice with seasame topping. It's the first time I ate bento since I moved to London. The food reminds me the asian taste I used to have in Hong Kong. We also orderd the sasimi salad, it's good but the pomelo source were bit strong and weird. During the lunch time, the price is quite reasonable, definitely go back again to try the bendo again.

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    Excellent food. Good service. The teriyaki is so tasty that I cannot find any other restaurants better in Camden.

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    Asta 3

    Asta 3

    4.8(6 reviews)
    3.3 miPetticoat Lane, Aldgate

    '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!"

    I wish I could give this place 10 stars because it is simply amazing. For lunch I got a chicken…read moreteriyaki be to box. Their rice is so delicious I could eat it alone without any other dish. The chicken was tender and flavourful and I really liked the fried potato thing that came with the side. Another great thing about Asta is that with bento boxes you can pick a variety of cold side dishes. I recommend the cucumbers and the rice noodles. Will be back!!

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    Asta 3 - Sesame-base (Tan Tan) and Beef Ramen with Brown Rice Salmon Teriyaki Bento

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    Asakusa - Salmon Head

    Asakusa

    4.1(101 reviews)
    0.4 miEuston, Camden Town
    ££

    This place is awesome. Walked in and felt like I was in another country, Japan. The layout,…read morepresentation, staff and most of the customers here are Japanese. Talk about authentic, this place is a gem. Just got out of a concert and needed food badly, found out this place opens late. Walked in at 10.40pm and they still took orders. Has a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and set meals. Meal sizes are just nice and the prices are decent. High quality meat, tastes lovely Lovely staff, quick service and lovely ambience. It's a nice place to chill, and have drinks. Enough seats for couples, groups and families. I wouldn't say it's kids friendly cause it feels like a place where adults come in to let go some steam after a long day (maybe it's because I'm here at almost 11pm). Also no space to park a stroller. I'm going to come back here to chill DF out lol

    We are so sad. This used to be a very reliable, authentic Japanese restaurant, but now has gone…read moredownhill. French Beans with Sesame Dressing had perfectly-cooked beans, but the dressing lacked depth of flavour and the portion was tiny. Ten Zaru Soba (cold buckwheat noodles with tempura) had tasteless, watery dip. The noodles were cooked nicely, but Tempura was very greasy. Sake Shioyaki - grilled salmon with salt - was very small and was just plonked on top of lettuce; presentation was awful. The rice portion was very mean, too. Very bad value for money.

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    Nambu Tei - This masterpiece does not require explaining

    Nambu Tei

    4.3(33 reviews)
    1.2 miMarylebone
    ££

    As we look for places to eat amongst coworkers, we decided to go to a Japanese place. Not being…read morefamiliar with places to eat here in London, I looked to Yelp, and of course someone from our hotel recommended this place too. So I can say it wasn't bad at all, but it wasn't the beat Sushi I have had. I would go back for sure as the service was good, minus my coworkers chicken dish took forever to come out, as we kept having to check on it. The Uni was definitely not a bad batch as it had a sweetness and creamy texture that I would expect. Amaebi was not the larger shrimp with the fried heads, so not what I was expecting. As for the Natto Rolls, I could tell you that our young waitress made a surprising face, which made me laugh, as I could tell she was from Japan, as I was told not many Japanese even eat Natto. Of course I had to ask later and she is not a fan. Hahaha... I enjoyed it though. Enjoy.

    As another reviewer says, this is an undiscovered gem! Hidden away inside an arcade, it was filled…read moreon a weekday evening with mostly Japanese patrons. Plenty of wait staff who were quite attentive, including some who were preparing table side shabu shabu (cooking thinly sliced meat and veggies in a broth). They have a huge menu with an unusually wide selection of small dishes as well as the usual entrees. I ordered their ten piece nigiri (17 GBP), grilled miso black cod (12 GBP), and salmon belly age dashi (cooked lightly in a daikon soy based sauce) (7 GBP). All were excellent including with fresh not powdered wasabi root. Super affordable, high quality with great service -- what's not to like!

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    Nambu Tei - Salmon donburi bowl, yellowtail nigiri and miso soup. YUM

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    Shogun Restaurant

    Shogun Restaurant

    4.5(4 reviews)
    1.9 miMayfair
    ££££

    This upscale Japanese restaurant is located on the lower ground floor of the Millennium Hotel, just…read moreoff Grosvenor Square. It's lavish traditional Japanese decor that includes medieval battle tapestries and samurai armour sets the setting for some of the best authentic Japanese food in London. The choice on the menu is significant, offering many traditional Japanese dishes, as well as some variety with a unique angle. The choice and quality of sushi are among the best I've encountered. I also enjoyed their interesting beef burger, prepared with Japanese recipe but in the western manner. The staff are extremely welcoming and attentive and the overall atmosphere is comfortable and pleasant within this basement location. This kind of place will most likely attract you to come back again and again.

    A dungeon-like hidden gem. It looks like a back-alley takeaway on the outside (well, practically)…read more Don't be put off by it. Go inside. Descend the stairs. Inhale the incense. And prepare yourself for pure, simple, sushi delightfulness. Staff were incredibly friendly, explained the menu options, and food came at the right time, with the nicest presentation, and tasted delicious. My personal favourite was the sushi, although I was misled by the prawn tempura roll, thinking it was a hand roll. It was just maki. Oh well. Yum nonetheless!! Would not recommend it for a (rowdy or not) group for friends, as it's very very quiet, eclectically lit and patrons seem to want to keep it that way. (discussions were not escaping tables, with the notable exception of one older adventurous American gentleman who recently came back from Peru) This is the kind of restaurant you take someone you fancy, to whisper to her throughout dinner, and then surprise her (well, assuming she'd like to be surprised, and won't slap you in the face for being presumptuous!) with a room at the Millennium hotel upstairs afterwards. Oh yeah If you sit near the back, go have a peek at the shogun armour :)

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    This soup is delicious :)

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