After getting several recommendations to try the Hare & Tortoise I stopped in for dinner and it lived up to all of my expectations. Service was attentive, ambience was elevated yet casual and the prices and portions are very fair. I had the Char Kuey Tiew noodle dish (that we call Drunken Noodles in the states) and it was delicious! The noodles were cooked to a perfect chewy texture, the sauce had a really nice medium spice level and the sweet sausage gave a great complexity. Looking forward to trying more things on their extensive menu. read more

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Best food in Ealing Broadway, hands down. Whilst it sounds like a great pub name, this is in fact a Japanese restaurant. Come hungry as food portions are on the larger side of life, however, if you're ordering sushi, it's quality over quantity. The menu consists of reasonable prices, and covers a few options; Sushi, Ramen, and Rice dishes. You can find vegetarian options, and the staff are very good about you having food allergies or intolerances - so just let them know upon ordering. I love the raw juices and the sake/fruit on the drinks menu. There's a decent selection of wines, so if you're not up for drinking in a pub, it's perfectly acceptable to grab a bottle and share here. My husband ordered the Tori Katsu curry (R4) for mains, the rainbow roll (M14) to share for starters, and I had a salmon box (V3) and sake sashimi (H18). In hindsight, I could have left the sashimi as I was actually rather full from the other two dishes. I highly recommend you pop in if you haven't already, delicious food!!! read more

wow..the penang curry was excellent. The goyza dumplings were crispy. My family tried this after flying in from NY and we all were pleasantly surprised. Oh the restaurant is downstairs and the atmosphere is more for adults. read more

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Since this is located in the local shopping area (Ealing Broadway) I've come here a few times for lunch with friends. Appetizers we enjoyed: Tori Goyza, Chicken Yakitori and Panko Honey King Prawns Tempura - Ebi (Shrimp) and Tempura Moriawase (Shrimp and Vegetables) Sushi - Dragon Roll and Spicy Tuna Maki They have Ramen, Noodle and Rice dishes but I've not tried those. The food good, great value for money, and the staff are helpful & polite. read more

Hare & Tortoise - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

I came here on the advice of my husband's friend, and by the end of it, I kinda wanted to punch him in the face for insisting I get the chicken katsu curry. He swore it was the best thing on this earth. It's basically a big-ass bowl of rice with chicken katsu which is drenched in a pint of curry. *facepalm* WHYY did I listen? On to better news... the sushi actually isn't bad. And it's not terribly expensive either. We had the salmon sake maki and a load of other things and I would definitely advise you to stick to the authentic, classic Japanese dishes. Fusion (like mixing Japanese with curry) tends to go terribly wrong. Overall, it wasn't bad. I would come back but only for the classics. Oh and BEER. Always beer. read more

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This was the first restaurant I had gotten some food at since arriving to England, I got takeaway instead of sitting down. I ordered the salmon with teriyaki sauce on rice for 6.75 pounds. It was of average portion, definitely enough to fill you up, but not enough to have leftovers. I was stuffed by the end of it. The salmon was very fresh and it was a good size. It was perfectly moist and the sauce was good when mixed with the rice, i prefer to mix the rice, and turn all the salmon into little pieces so i get some salmon with each bite of rice. There is a bench for you to sit at while waiting. Takes about 10-15 minutes for takeaway, and there seems to be a wait for dining in as well. You can see the chefs cooking, and they will probably look at you every so often while you wait. At least you know that they have nothing to hide! The eel rice is amazing, and it did not fail to impress me. *will update on other dishes as I try! read more

My boyfriend took me to this restaurant when I arrived from LA late at night. Salmon sashimi was excellent and I liked their roasted duck & rice. The staff were friendly and polite. I would love to go back again when I go to see him again :) read more

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Oooh back when I was a student I LOVED the Hare & Tortoise, it was reasonably priced, HUGE portions of Chinese-y Japanese food. It was also one of the few places to serve (not particularly authentic) ramen 10 years ago, before the current ramen craze... Since then, the standard of Japanese food in London has improved, but this chain still isn't bad in comparison. They have quite a large menu with noodles (both in soup and stir-fried), sushi, donburi-type rice dishes, curries as well as lots of izakaya dishes. Last time I visited I tried the unagi. I shouldn't really order unagi in England as it normally disappoints me... This unagi looked pretty decent and the taste was good (they've got the unagi sauce down perfectly) but the texture made me a little sad. My favourite places in Japan first steam the unagi, then grill it, so it is all smooshy-melt-in-your-mouth in the middle, with slightly crispy edges. Here it was just squishy. It seemed like they microwave it... *sigh* I should probably give them 3.5 stars (as the staff can be quite rude/rubbish) but I'll round it up to four stars just because they are such good value...and because they have unagi on the menu in the first place!! If you want some authentic Japanese grub, then this isn't the best place to visit. BUT if you'd like quick, tasty, reasonably priced food, then it is a good choice. read more

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A great and cheap restaurant serving all kinds of Asian food... Sushi here is great and the noodle and rice dishes are massive! The restaurant is very popular and busy, especially on the weekends but we have never had to wait for a table too long. read more

Was taken here for a quick lunch and chat while concluding a business meeting, the place looks really cool, from the outside it wasn't clear if it was a takeaway or eat in, but you go in the main door and can look through the hatch and see your food being made, you can order your take out here too, or you go to your left and into the restaurant area, which was nicely laid out with 2 seater table's and four seater booths, we took a booth. So we decided to have some starters to share, Edamame which are Steamed soya beans in the pod, lightly salted. and some Tori plus Chive & Shrimp Gyoza (chicken dumplings) they were excellent really flavoursome and the soya beans especially were really interesting, if not a bit of a challenge for me to get out of the pod and in my mouth while still talking (maybe it's because I'm a man and can't multi task?) Then for the mains we asked our server to make some recommendations and they pointed us towards the Singapore Rice Noodles and Char Kuey Tiew, with some Unagi and Avocado Maki, it was awesome, really hit the spot not to heavy but filling and interesting flavour and texture. They have a small chain of stores in Bloomsbury, Ealing (this one), Putney, Kensington and Blackfriars, I will be returning read more

Great place for a quick and casual asian fusion bite. Service is efficient, place is clean, food is better than most in this category. The laksa is definitely amazing and pretty authentic, I also like the tonkotsu ramen which is great. Cheap and cheerful. read more

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Headline for this place is "Better and cheaper than Wagamama" We visited on a Friday lunchtime and the food was absolutely gorgeous. Generous portions at a good price. Great location, 2mins from Ealing broadway tube. Tables and chairs have a slightly greasy-spoon diner feel about them, but dont let that put you off. Ramen, Noodle and Rice dishes were all great but I'm not a sushi man so cant tell you if that was good or not. Definitely worth a visit, our order came out quickly and we were served by friendly staff, who all made an effort to say good bye to us as we left. Try it read more

We got sufficiently good sushi takeaway from here. My chirashi (sashimi over rice with pickles) was fine, and my husband seemed to enjoy his chicken wings, salmon nigiri, and chicken maki. They don't offer many special maki (rolls), but they have a good selection of nigiri. Prices were more reasonable than several nearby places, though still high compared to non-sushi food in the neighbourhood. However, when we ate in, my sushi was frozen solid, making it unpleasant. It looked like the hot dishes were much better, so I think if you stick with them, you should be fine. The space is quite trendy and buzzing, so perhaps that is the appeal for most folks. read more

Location wise is strategic and convenient. It is just one minute walk from Ealing Broadway station. Interior and condition of the restaurant is well maintained. The lighting is very welcoming. The food, was okay. I had ebi katsu curry with rice and my friend had unagi with rice. The portion.. well they are very generous with with rice but they only serve with 3 prawns!!! I probably was expecting more. Their price is a good bargain, and what i like most about this place is that they do take-away! Also, they do refillable teas :) Their staff are not very friendly. It would be better if they have more staff during dinner time as it is the busiest time. It is probably the best place for a quick bite, not a decent place for social. read more

Located right next to the station, it was easy to find. While the decor was very modern, I would have never guessed this was a Japanese/Chinese fusion restaurant. The food was good and reasonably priced. My biggest issue was the setup. The tables were packed in so tightly, you'd had to squeeze just to get to the booth and be willing to share you neighbors conversation. All in all, not a bad little place. read more

I go here a lot with friends as its so good value for money and it is never a dissappointment. The gyozas (steamed chicket dumplings)are out of this world and we get 1 each as we dont want to have to share! They have a good sushi section, the Maguro Nigri, California rolls, and essential sushi box are nice and any of the sashimi is really good quality. The mains are a generous size if you stuck for choice you wont get better than the yummy Curry Laksa or Roast Duck with rice. For good food and good value for money I would always reccomend read more

The food here is fantastic every single time. The only thing that lets this place down is the serving staff. They're not the friendliest bunch but the food is so good it can be overlooked. Price-wise it's a bargain for what you get and regardless of the staff we return again and again. Definitely recommend. read more

Had an evening meal and the mixed shared dishes were good, tempura , sashimi and sushi all above average for the price. No cold noodle dishes and Sake was disappointment in both quantity and quality , call me fussy but I knocked this back to 3 stars. Will go again but beer only and want to try noodles. read more

Very average food not like it was a few years ago. Centrally cooked good the chicken wing stick were simply awful and salty. Noodles were okay and duck rice simply lacked taste. Needs to up its game especially as there are much better places around offering better quality nearby. read more

Hare & Tortoise - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Sometimes, we are placed into situations where we have no control. Being sent to the UK for work was one of those times. People, I'm a foodie. If I were any more high maintenance about my food you might as well nickname my taste buds and belly "Lamborghini". I grew up with farmers market and fresh exotic foods before it was the "in" thing. I would like to think I'm very open to all kinds of foods and am willing to try anything new. I had been in the UK before and because we were more or less confined to the city of London, finding decent food wasn't that difficult. However. this time, I was with non natives and we had limited time in the city as we were filming at a studio an hour outside of the city. On this particular trip I was able to catch up with one of my friends from the States who happened to be on a several month contract working in London. He was nice enough to take me to a local sushi place because out int he boonies where we were, restaurants other than Wagamama and Pizza Hut were scarce. The waiting room was really tiny here but we were seated fairly quickly, about 15 minutes. We ordered some basic sushi dishes and I wasn't sorely disappointed but it sure as heck wasn't Bay Area or LA quality sushi. The portions were a little smaller than other UK establishments, I didn't get too filled up but I didn't want to order more. If I came back into the area I would come back if only because I know fish and chips and sandwiches will get boring. read more

This is my fav place to eat of all time! I love everything on the menu, its in a nice location and the staff are very efficient. Best things on the menu (in my opinion) are the curry laksa and the roast duck with rice. They also do really good sushi. They have a great selection of Saki, teas and fruit juices. Its a bit cramped but great for a catch up with friends and very casual. I wouldnt go there for a romantic night out its a bit too cosy and no such thing as a private conversation! read more

Came here for Japanese food. Turn out this is a Chinese? Asian? Restaurant. Disappointed. And the staff is not so nice read more

Decent sushi. Good sake sashimi. This place has improved a lot

I've been to this place for many years now, both in Ealing and Russell Square. The ealing Hare and Tortoise is definitely better in terms of cooking. Very fresh and great varieties of sushi, delicious seafood ramen, udon and chicken katsu curry. read more

Never ate there, I keep having to remind myself that this is England more specifically London and not to expect any level of customer service. Waited for about 5 minutes with a menu in my hand to place a to go order. Nobody even looked over at the counter, my judgement is if this is how it starts I don't want to continue into this journey any further. read more

Been passing by this restaurant but never get the chance to try. The reviews are very good in here, mostly because of their affordable price for Japanese food. My friend and I got there on a weekday night, a few people already waiting before us. The wait staff just told us to wait, and they got us a table 10-15 mins later. We were a bit early to avoid the long queue. The decor of the restaurant was very nice, good lightings, very clean and modern! We had a hard time to choose from a big menu, and apparently they serve a bit Chinese, a bit Japanese and Southeast Asian dishes. Well, which made me wondered if the food were good or not. We ordered some sushi, some rolls, some fried noodles and drinks. They were all "edible", not the best Asian food I had, not the worse, all I could say was edible. For its price, I might probably will go again, but it didn't give me the urge to go again any time soon. Probably once a year :-p One down side, the restaurant was very busy, it got really really noisy, customers shouting, screaming, laughing... Not the right place if you want to have a cozy dinner chatting with your friends or love ones... Oh, forgot to mention the service, it was just ok. By the time we were leaving, there were hundreds of people waiting outside. Worth the wait? Hmm... read more

I've eaten at the Hare & Tortoise a few times over the years mostly at lunchtimes with colleagues.Found it very busy every time and the staff weren't overly friendly but the food has always been good. The portions are quite large for me but good value for money. Not my favourite place to dine at lunchtimes but certainly not the worst place to go in Ealing. read more

Being from California I have high expectations for sushi. I really enjoyed the combo sushi platter at Hare & Tortoise. Will come back for more! read more

Today I'd like to give a general review. I've been there for many times. Highly recommend their chicken teriyaki, at this brunch! Coz chicken teriyaki at other brunches like Brunswick is not as good as here. If you're a fan of vegetables, there green salad is amazing, especially the dressing. As for noodles, the soup is generally salty, but taste good! read more

The sushi was amazing. I loved it and I will come back here. The place is really nice place, very packed ( that's how you know the food is good) and nice staff. I would come here again read more

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The Hare And Tortoise is always good. Since they opened they've kept their prices really reasonable which keeps people coming back and the place is always packed. The food is extremely tasty and the portions are huge. The only drawback is that because the tables are really close together it can feel a bit noisy from everybody talking. But if you don't mind an informal atmosphere then it really represents fantastic value for money. read more

fantastic food and good value. The sushi is fresh and delicious and the curry laksa is my favourite main course. My only problem is that its often too busy to get a big table!! read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Huge portions. The staff are so respectful and polite!! Fantastic. You have to try this

a mixture of chinese and japanese cuisine right in heart of ealing.im quite glad that this is one of the many choices of japanese places to go to!pan asian fusion!it didn't take long to be seated but the staff were always on their feet so didn't have time to talk to us apart from taking our order. the kitchen is right in front of customers whilst you see the sushi chef doing their expertise!the restaurant isn't very private as me and my friend could hear full conservation of the next table.on my two visits i have had the gyoza for my starter,california maki roll which comes in 6 and for the main course i always get tori katsu curry which is a must have in any japanese restaurant. this consist of deep fried breaded chicken enrich in curry sauce and rice.i almost couldn't finish in the end because it was filling. good food :) read more

a mixture of Chinese and Japanese cuisine is on offer here - all very tasty and freshly prepared. The menu covers popular sushi and sashimi, dim sum, gyoza, laksa / soup noodle, fried noodles and rice, katsu curry. The whole menu is available for take-out and the restaurant on Haven Green always has a take-out queue. If you're picking the food up it's an idea to call in advance to avoid the queue. You do get to see the open kitchen and sushi while waiting too, which is fun! Very reasonably priced and good quality. The portions are generous too, and food is always flavoursome. read more

Have been here a few times recently and enjoyed it. I tend to favour the rice and noodle dishes which are served quickly and in good portions. read more

I go to the Hare and Tortoise quite often - its quick and reasonably priced. HOWEVER - they have stopped doing the Malaysian Chicken Curry and Rice!!!!! The Penang Chicken Curry and Rice is awful!!!!! Its not as good and flavourful as the Malaysian Style. PITY - We have now reduced the number of visits to the Hare and Tortoise to maybe once in 2 months instead of once or twice a week!!!! BRING BACK THE MALAYSIAN CHICKEN CURRY and RICE PLEASE!!!!!! read more

Awesome food superb value for money! Love the Malaysian chicken curry with rice! Highly recommend this restaurant if you are craving asian fusion curry type food. Place also serves up a decent sushi offering. read more