For what it is, it does it pretty well. The food is reasonably priced, the sushi was pretty fresh and better quality than what you'd usually find at other similar establishments. I really liked the curry chicken noodle bowl when I tried my partner's. I am glad that a reasonable, quick, and healthy option exists. read more

Itsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

The sushi is surprisingly good it's not like an old sushi box from that one supermarket. (FYI the mochi is very good. The service is very simple. You order from the counter and they give it to you. The Ambiance around here is okay the music brings a vibe the tables are mostly clean. read more

Decent quality of sushi boxes you can take on the go. Picked up the veggie box, and it was fairly fresh. They have a restroom you can use for free read more

Itsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Perfect size for what we were looking for. We have been eating so much but felt we needed lunch. This place had small portion sizes available and was healthy to boot. Service was good although the size they showed us for the small was actually bigger than what we got. It didn't matter in the end for us because we weren't really hungry at all. Place was clean and service fast read more

Really enjoyed this as a super quick, light, and healthy takeaway option for dinner. I had the 6 piece salmon sushi and the detox miso soup and it was perfect. Cost was £10.64. I would definitely order again. The salmon sushi had a dab of wasabi on the rice which I had to scrape off but the fish was fresh and the rice wasn't mushy. The detox soup was yummy and filling. Lots of glass noodles, tofu, seaweed, and 4 veggie gyoza. The gyoza did fall apart in the broth so I recommend taking them out and eating them separately. The broth was missing something so I added some soy sauce soaked ginger to the broth for extra flavor and it was perfect! read more

Itsu - Detox miso soup. Glass noodles, tofu, seaweed, 4x vegetable gyoza. Yummy and would reorder - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

First impression, not Japanese whatsoever. However, I wanted something hot and fast to eat so I got the Thai Noodles and the Chargrilled Chicken Udon. Something that was cool was that these noodles were served in ice cream like pints which was pretty memorable and cute. Thai Noodles- It had potential, but didn't quite make the cut. The sauce was way too sweet, but had Thai flavors. The only reason this was remotely Japanese was because of the "udon" which wasn't thick enough to be called udon. Adding peas into the noodles just made it even more sweet. I would have appreciated it either being a soup or a dry noodle because there was too much sauce to be a soup or a dry noodle. Chargrilled Chicken- I appreciated the meat in the dish, but weirdly, this tasted kind of like the Thai Noodles. They both had similar flavors which made it more Thai than Japanese. There was a lot of vegetables and the ratio of vegetables to noodles wasn't ideal. Honestly, I wouldn't come here again. It had potential, but didn't execute it will. read more

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I LOVE this place. Clearly labeled vegan options, and several of them. I just got a pre-made sushi platter from the refrigerated case but it was amazing. My friends got soup and rice bowls (made to order) and they liked those as well. The prices were really reasonable and the location was convenient. Really cute decor. Clean overall, and clean bathrooms. read more

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I walked by this restaurant and was attracted to it. It had an Asian flair and served fast food. There was a walk up counter to order and obtain food. There was a seating area for eat-in customers. I decided to try the meatless meatball rice bowl that included peas and edamame with the rice and meatballs. The meal was pre-prepared and served in a paper cup with a lid to maintain the heat. The "meatball" was a bit chewy but otherwise good. The service at the counter was friendly and efficient. I would recommend this to others and would gladly return. read more

I came here for a quick takeaway lunch. It was packed around noon, but I was able to pick up a quick veggie sushi plate and be on my way. I ended up getting a plate of 12 pieces of sushi, side salad and 4 gyoza. All in all I think I paid about 6 pounds. Great quick, fresh and delicious sushi for lunch! Note: I only gave Itsu 4 stars instead of 5 stars because there was no wasabi or ginger included in my plate. Soy sauce was included, but I would have liked to see some wasabi and ginger. read more

Itsu - Veggie combo minus a few pieces cause I ate them! - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Walking around on our first day in London, of course we got hungry. And to my surprise, there were quite the number of fast food chain type of Japanese/Noodles places. We decided on Itsu because it looked clean and it was the closest thing to the London Tourist Center in Picadilly Circus. Generally, I am a bit fearful of sushi (raw fish) sitting in some cool container just waiting. I was even a bit more fearful as I wasn't too sure of how clean London restaurants are. But suffice it to say, I took a chance because...well...the sushi looked really good and it even came with salad. Because my mom and I were sharing the meal, we also ordered a vegetable dumpling soup, which was more than enough, even for 2 people. As mentioned, the sushi came with a salad that was quite refreshing with it's light dressing and sunflower seeds. The sushi itself was pretty fresh, and I adored the little soy sauce containers they gave us. Not your average foil pack like here in the States. All the soups came in 2 different sizes, except the vegetable dumpling soup. It just came in a large. I guess they figured if you are a vegetarian, you do need to eat more. But the dumplings were yummy, the veggies nice and fresh, and the sunflower seeds seemed to make their way also into the soup, making it really nice. I did find the soup a little on the salty side, but oh well. For our first meal in London, it wasn't bad at all. And I figured, if I couldn't find anything else to eat, I'd definitely eat here again. read more

Itsu - Vegetable Dumpling Noodles, Sushi, and Rice Crackers - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Very good for fast food Japanese. Vegan options were delicious. Pricy but it is London. Great for on the go

The staff was friendly and patient with me since this was my first time,the food was great and the atmosphere was relaxing the price was reasonable . Thank you for this great experience read more

This branch of Itsu is a few doors down from the Caviar House and I think this is making it lift its standard of decor. There are fancy banquettes, lots of dark wood and mirrors on one wall to make the place look bigger. Sashimi bento box containing generous slices of tuna and salmon with wakame salad and edmame for £9.95, a glass of watermelon, lime and iced tea from the big cooling container for £1.67 and blueberry froyo for under £2 - yummy lunch and healthy too! read more

On a recent shopping excursion to Piccadilly on a rainy Saturday, we wanted a quick, inexpensive lunch and as Pret a Manger was packed with people not wanting to head back into the rain, we popped into Itsu. Itsu was a Japanese version of Pret but with a lot more tables, quirky Japanese whimsy and very healthy food options. My husband enjoyed a steaming bowl of tofu, brown rice and steamed green vegetables while I had extremely fresh salmon sashimi and a couple of avocado sushi rolls. Just for fun, we tried their Thai sweet chili popcorn and chocolate popcorn. Both were delicious and very low calorie! Definitely wish we had Itsu in the USA! read more

Watch out for the Polonium 210-infused sashimi here! Especially if you are a Russian spy. Actually that's not fair. I'm sure the staff here got frightened shitless when they found out the shop was radioactive and I'm sure every cleanliness officer in London has been to check that this place is safe and clean. It's probably cleaner now than Howard Hughes' bedsheets, and in the sushi world that's always a good thing. Itsu does have a very chainy feel about it, even if this little branch tries to retain its small sushi barness. It doesn't quite cut it. The sushi is streets better than Yo!'s terrible efforts but you know you could get much better elsewhere. Good for quickly grabbing a box for lunch but I wouldn't go trying to romance in here, the atmosphere isn't radioactive. read more

Itsu is going Down Down Down. The soups are getting worse, the sushi is getting worse and OMG so expensive. I walked in the other day balked at the price of a box of sushi and walked to Japan center. The extra 5 minutes walk each way means I get to eat like an extra 20 calories. And enjoy it. Getting a sense of deja vu today that Yelp keeps deleting my reviews. This is the second one I am sure I've reviewed but apparently I haven't. Whatever. Not impressed. (with Itsu, not yelp. I still love yelp) read more

I walked in a bit skeptical. It seems a bit conventional fast food-ish. But I had to say, I was quite impressed with the taste. And with all the delicious sauce and meat they packed in.... plus they are kinda fast food-ish, Itsu is a healthy choice for people on the go. I got the dish with duck meat, and it was delicious. I also bought their packed salmon sashimi bento, and the salmon tasted really fresh. I now wish there were more Itsu's around.... and please open some in the Netherlands. I'm definitely a fan. read more

Came here for a quick dinner, and was impressed by the variety of fresh sushi available, and the soup bowls. I found the sushi to be really tasty. I had been suggested the frozen yoghurt and the chocolate mousse, so I'll have to try the next time. At this location the staff is friendly, and there is plenty of comfortable seating. Definitely an option for a quick meal, or if you want to take a load off for a bit and grab a bite to eat. read more

I like this place. It's tasty, and healthy, and affordable. SWEET TRIFECTA, BRO. Their marketing claims that Itsu is the Asian-influenced brainchild of some of the founders of Pret. In that regard, I can see some similarities: stocked shelves, efficient pay system, done. The hot stuff looks good, but I head for the coolers, always. My go-to are the low carb salads: rare-cooked salmon on a bed of greens (n.b.: if you hate cilantro, there's some in the dressing) and a delicious tuna salad that has thin-sliced leeks included. There's a chicken/avocado salad, too, for the low carb-ers among us, but that just doesn't seem to trade on the strengths of Itsu. I'm also a fan of their sushi, edamame and protein pots. Always fresh, and really affordable. It...su delicious! Yelp note: I especially like how I have the option to "PIMP MY FOODS" care of toasted sesame and sauces (hey, chill!) and pumpkin / sunflower seeds at the condiment bar. Sometimes I like it saucy, sometimes I don't, you know? (I usually do, for the record) read more

Hmm...not the best quality sushi but I guess you get what you paid for. I like the concept - ready made sushi to go, but I've had better. It's a good place to grab a quick lunch, but next time I'll try something else besides the sushi/rolls. read more

Really good pit stop for sushi and salad. A bit more pricey than my usual lunch and I could always do with a few extra pieces, but then again I'm greedy when it comes to sushi. Also love the drink pumps. This branch has seating which can be a bit of a bun fight during peak lunch time. There is always a queue but the tills are fast. read more

You will now find Itsu restaurants and takeaways across London. This upsets me slightly. The first Itsu I ever ate in was on Piccadilly, just opposite Bond Street. At this stage it was a rare find. While I simply love Itsu food, when walking past Itsu Holborn I cannot feel the atmosphere of health, happiness and tranquility that it advertises. Instead it is overcrowded and rather impersonal. I am by no means trying to put you off Itsu, but for the true Itsu experience go to Piccadilly. This may well be my favourite restaurant in London, perfect at any time of day. read more

Itsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Stopped in here for lunch at the start of February. The service was a bit ropey but the pricing was pretty keen and the quality of the sushi (particularly the tuna sashimi) was very good. Would definitely revisit. read more

How can you not love it? Veggie gzouza- my few favorite food in a miso broth. Quick, easy, hot, yummy, filling, cheap. A must have whilst in London. read more

Bless Itsu. It provides a heavenly distraction from popcorn/food death when going to the Cineworld round the corner, and it's excellent food for invalids (mine live round the other corner). But. It's hoisin duck soup is rubbish. You get barely any hoisin and the duck is the sort of stringy stuff that makes you think dark thoughts of animal camp documentaries. Ditch the duck and pick the excellent (and super cheap) vegetable option instead, then ask for some teriyaki sauce or similar to have over the top of it. The sushi and salads are all delicious and it gets an extra star for being extraordinarily well-priced and a lovely, civilised place to sit in an area where you generally want to shoot yourself after 10 minutes. read more

Itsu is a really unique place to eat some noodles in style. The food is really delicious! You can geta huge portion of spicy dumpling noodle soup which i can never finish so it's good to come with a friend! Sushi boxes range from 4-10 pounds! They do really nice passion fruit mouse shots which are really yummy too! The decor of the palce is really refreshing, lots of white plastic, neon pink, blues and yellows and nice patterns on the walls! read more

This is one of the bigger Itsu braches with plenty of comfortable seating space over the two floors, suitable for either large groups or singles. It's always a fine option for lunch in the Piccadilly area as there is enough space even during the busy lunch hours. This branch had also received some notoriety for being the starting point in the polonium affair in 2007. They offer the full largest spectrum of Itsu meals, including the delicious soups, various sushi and sashimi sets and the fresh drinks. All food is prepared from good quality ingredients to a fairly high standard. Of course this isn't a full scale high end restaurant, but by what Itsu aims to offer, it certainly is a leader in the prime Japanese fast food market. read more

This review is specifically about Itsu's frozen yogurt. My wife and I jumped on the froyo craze many many years ago and we have tried practically every brand in the US. We were dying looking around London for a frozen yogurt place when we stumbled into this fastfood sushi place. A bit about our tastes, we are purists when it comes to froyo and we specifically love the plain tart froyo. No matter where we go that's the flavor we will get and the bar with which we grade how much we love the froyo. The froyo at Itsu is much thicker and tangy compared to what we have tried in the past. It is much closer to the Greek yogurt taste that you might have tried in the past. (Actually, we have thought of plans of trying to recreate froyo at home using Greek yogurt) If you're a fan of plain tart froyo you should make a trip to Itsu to give their froyo a try! read more

Fast food sushi. Who knew? This place is decent and a nice stop for a quick fix of boxed salmon and tuna sushi. There is ample seating downstairs for small groups and the service is fast. Be warned that a bottle of Asahi is 8.5 pounds. I only give it 3 stars because the attendant could not understand English too well and didn't think about opening our beer bottles upon purchase. Service needs work! read more

I rarely give two stars but I must say, the food here is terrible. I thought it was a Japanese restaurant. How can you mess up on udon? Come on. It's just udon. First off, use udon noodles and not some pho noodles. Second, udon shouldn't taste like curry. And udon should never have ginger in it. Peas. Spinach. Udon doesn't have any of that! Call it something else but not udon. And the Korean bbq chicken wasn't good, especially with the coconut rice. That combination doesn't taste good at all. Korean BBQ cannot go with something sweet! Maybe the food is good for locals here, but for my picky taste, the food isn't good at all. I rather eat a sandwich at a coffee shop. For Thinsulin fans, all foods here spike insulin. I think it caters to healthy eaters here with gluten free ingredients, detox soups, etc., but all the food spike insulin. It doesn't make any sense to me. On the good side, the two cashiers were excellent and very nice. read more

I love love love itsu. Try their fro-yo with caramel and berries. DELICIOUS!! read more

Good selection of lunch boxes! However, not as good for hot meals :-/ read more

Yes! I love this chain and this location in particular. They have MASTERED the art of the business lunch. The shelves are always fully stocked, the meals are always very fresh, the lineups move quickly - you can't ask for more when you're running down the street to grab lunch in between meetings. FOOD: - Grab the Salmon sushi trio - my absolute favorite (sushi, sashimi and rolls all with salmon). - If it's cold outside or you have a cold yourself, then grab the detox bowl. So much broth and vegetables, you might not even finish it! - Get the frozen yogurt anytime of year. YUM! - Oh and the chocolate rice cakes are a favorite mid-afternoon snack. I miss Itsu and can't wait to be back in London and head there daily! read more

Its so light and healthy. The food is super fresh. Amazing service. And the place is super clean.

Not a lot to say about Itsu as a chain, but definitely something to be said about the service here. The employees at the Piccadilly branch are just really friendly, kind, and professional. Worth writing a review to point out! read more

This was my first time trying out this chain. It's a nice clean place with a modern atmosphere feel and take on Asian food. I got the chicken udon noodles and my fiancé got the Thai chicken rice bowl. I like that the food already comes in To go containers. The food was good. Would go back again. read more

Itsu - Charred chicken udon and thai chicken rice bowl. - Sushi Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Great, affordable, healthy Japanese-inspired option in a hella expensive city. Trendy atmosphere is the cherry on top.

Quick, easy and fast place to get food. Love their options and quick grab meals. The Chicken rice was yummy & filling and the Thai curry was really big and our favorite choice! You get half off quick grab items at 9:30 pm read more

I was ok with itsu (by ok I mean it's eatable when I'm hungry) UNTIL I had their sushi. Maybe it's just me but I hate the taste of their sushi... It just doesn't taste right........I love sushi (eat them a lot!!) but ewww not the itsu ones. Yea yea i don't expect it to be as good as the ones in Japanese restaurants but still with a similar price wasabi sushis are wayyyy better.... read more

Delicious sushi from here today. V surprised on the quality from a chain outlet. Will be going here for lunch more often...