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!

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!!

I like Kokuro. I only went the once whilst shopping in Sutton with an intense craving for sushi and…read moreit definitely did not disappoint. I got the mixed fish sushi which was delicious and filling and more importantly fresh! They also offer hit dishes which you can have with either rice or noodles and sides. It's quite quick and convenient and the sushi isn't bad.

I have been told to go to Kokoro by several friends so I was very excited to see one on Sutton Hugh…read morestreet that had plenty of indoor seating and space for me, my sister and my cousins to sit. The service was quick and friendly and the voice of food was wonderful! I have the spicy tofu with rice and it was delicious! Their small portion was extremely filling and their spring rolls were a great size too! They provide cold options of different sushi and maki dishes which is great if you buying lunch on the go for work. I strongly recommend trying their hot food as it is extremely filling!

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!

It's only a small restaurant but it has a great atmosphere with the lighting and music selection…read morethat plays as you eat. The food tastes great and is presented really well, I really enjoyed their sushi and I'll be coming back for more.

Epsom is lucky to have quite a selection of restaurants but the choice is quite narrow - a lot of…read moreItalians, some Indians, 2 Thais, one Chinese and one Mediterranean. In fact, Surrey as a whole doesn't have a foodie feel, unlike areas west of London like Berkshire, which is full of Michelin starred establishments. So, I was very excited to see Makiyaki's sign over the door of this restaurant site. This had housed Oliver's in the past, one of my favourite restaurants in Epsom which sadly closed. A Japanese restaurant is certainly a novelty in this part of Surrey and they've opened in Epsom's own restaurant row area of South Street.. Makiyaki will however be able to draw on the experience of their established sister restaurant of the same name in south Wimbledon. They've initially opened up just the ground floor, going with a modern theme, complete with jazz music. The menu leans strongly towards sushi with half the menu dominated by a great variety of rolls, all complete with photo. There are cooked options for the squeamish as well as the traditional raw fish. You'll also find Japanese stalwarts on the menu as well as the occasional Asian interloper like Korean bulgogi. My starter of chicken karaage came as about 10 moist bite size bits of chicken in crispy seasoned batter served with sweet chilli dipping sauce. It's easy to dry out this dish but this was an excellent version. For main, I went for the special sashimi set. This started off with a bowl of miso soup and some Japanese salad, which was covered in a moreish dressing. Then, the piece de resistance. A beautifully presented slab on which was placed 3 very generous slices each of salmon, tuna, yellowtail and sea bass as well as 3 slices of California roll. A little hill of gari (pickled ginger to clean your palate between mouthfuls) and wasabi completed the plate. The glistening look and clean smell of the fish revealed its first class sourcing and it was lovely to chew and savour each thick slice. The pricing, as for most Japanese food, isn't cheap but for this quality, it's value for money. The food is also available for takeaway. The presence of a Japanese restaurant in the heart of Surrey brings a big smile to my face. Is Epsom ready for raw fish? I certainly hope so!

I like Tofu as it is really good at what it does. The food is an Asian mix which keeps it…read moreinteresting. The portion sizes are good as I never feel hungry after eating here. But the thing I really like is this is not the place to go for that long meal this is a restaurant that serves the food as it is cooked and when you have eaten you can get your bill and be gone quickly. I think everyone who eats here knows this as there is no doubt the you are her for some good food not for a long time. If you are this way definitely worth a visit.

Tofu- Despite it's name does not just serve Tofu…read more Tofu is one of the new kids on the block in the Crystal Palace Triangle. There are lots of yummy places to eat in CP so this 'East Asian Canteen' which appeared to have a bit of an identify crisis didn't tempt me in right away. However in the window I spotted they had Ma Po Tofu which I love but rarely see on the menus. The Menu is an eclectic mix. Edemame beans, prawn crackers, Kimchee and chinese pickles all the sides to Ramen, Japanese Curry, Dim Sum and Chow Meins. Very rarely do you come across such a broad mix of Chinese and Japanese cuisines in one restaurant. I had my Ma Po Tofu (Spicy black bean sauce with sliky Tofu and boiled rice - Lush) and the Mrs had the Japanese (Katsu like) curry with about a million breaded and battered butterfly prawns. Portions were REALLY generous and good value. It's Bring your own bottle with a £3 corkage charge per bottle - so do pop along to the Sainsburys across the road before you visit. There's a limited choice otherwise but both green and jasmine tea are available. Service is a little slow I think primarily with the amount of Deliveroo deliveries they have coming through the front door, but overall a good spot. Overall it's a small but surprising spot with some seriously tasty food. :)

'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!!

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.

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.