Not gross but not good either. I was really surprised at how unimpressive this food was.

Poor, poor service. Walked in and saw a sign that said additional seating is upstairs. I proceeded to walk upstairs before being stopped by a taller man with graying hair who gave me a stern look before handing me a menu, telling me "I'd need it." Ok, I thought. Seemed like he was overwhelmed by amount of people in the restaurant. I walked upstairs with my friend and it was completely empty. I sat down, waited for what seemed like forever before the waiter came upstairs to start setting the table beside me. He did not ask if I was ready to order, or if I needed water. He just walked back downstairs. Then, after another few minutes another woman walked upstairs, sat down, and he hurried up to give her her food. She was shocked at how quickly her food arrived. At that point, it became clear he was purposefully ignoring us and had no intention of serving us. My friend and I left, but they need to get rid of him. He lacks customer service skills and basic human decency. read more

Decent little sushi place near the Brighton lanes. While it's nothing spectacular it can certainly scratch that sushi itch if you're in the area. Good service time and a decent selection of menu items. Overall a good experience. read more

Don't look for an other place, this is THE place. If you fancy Japanese food and you don't have time to go to Kintaro in Paris, just go there. They just accept cash, which is strange but this is the best food I've ever tasted in England. Very fresh, quick, waitress are very welcoming and prices are really fitted! There isn't any wrong thing to say, I Can't wait for them to open again to take some food. You won't regret, plus, you can take away or eat in, and this is a very nice thing to do, but trust me, even if it's crowded, you'll love the mood inside! Typical! read more

This is by far one of my favourite places to eat in Brighton! The food is unbelievable and most dishes come in under £5, making it a real bargain. Pompoko has a lovely feel to it - it's very authentic and simple. The decor is basic, but comfortable, and the presentation of the place is nothing extravagant but the food - oh the food! There's not much on this menu that I wouldn't fancy and everything I've tried thus far has been genuinely delicious. The service is so quick and friendly and the portions are huge, which is shocking considering the prices. You can BYOB here, which makes for an even cheaper evening if you fancy some wine with your meal, and they do a fast and efficient take-away service as well. Try the Tori Chilli Don and the Gyoza Dumplings if you'd like to be transported to food heaven. Warning: my only criticism of this place is that, because it's so darn good, it can get very busy at peak times, so there can often be a wait. All I can say is, it's worth it. I'm not even going to deduct a star for this...! Also - bring cash! read more

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Easy to miss, little hole in the wall restaurant. Seating upstairs and downstairs, although it was very busy when we went. CASH ONLY, so keep that in mind, though thankfully the prices are really good here - was able to get to two miso soups, two tofu curry and yubamaki (which I've only ever had in one other place) for $15. The venue has a quaint snackhouse charm and very quick service, if a little crowded upstairs! Food was good; not the best Japanese food I've had, but for the price and speed, very well worth it. Miso didn't have quite the buttery taste it can have but was very welcome on a cold and windy Brighton day and basic Japanese curry is one of my favorite dishes and that was pretty spot on. The yubamaki was crisp and delicious and the soy sauce with it provided a nice kick. Definitely recommended for quick and delicious meals, and a good change from the usual sit-down restaurants for Japanese fair. read more

Pompoko - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

My girl friends and I were missing Asian food (I was missing rice in general) and we came across this place before heading to the pub crawl we had planned for the night. The place was super small so it's more of people getting take out than people actually sitting in the restaurant. You order at the cashier and wait for your food to come out. I ordered the fried rice and it was okay. It was a bit too salty to my liking but it was just enough to satisfy my cravings. The service was pretty quick and the portion was just right. I don't eat much and I was able to finish the entire plate with no problem. It is hard to find good Asian food in the UK when you have been spoiled all your life with authentic Asian food from California. read more

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This place...!!!!!!! It deserves 10 stars to be honest. If you like wagamamas then this place is very similar... However, it's cheaper and tastier!!! It's such good value for money and so so so tasty. I can't fault it, they always serve the food quickly and I'm never disappointed with a dish I try. They've got a big selection of Japanese food, some more generic dishes like katsu curry and others which are not for the faint hearted like octopus testicials ! Although, that's not really that bad in the grand scheme of things!!!!! Anyway, the seating arrangements aren't always great, you end up being on top of each other if you sit inside and downstairs. Beware of sharing a table on the odd occasion and don't sit too close to the door on a cold day, people are in and out and lining up from open to close! It does however have room upstairs but it's limited. But on a hot day, you can sit outside in the sun! However, I enjoy taking it away, and sitting in the pavilion gardens with a beer, oh and ALSO!!!!! You can bring your own alcohol there, you just have to pay an extra £1! IF YOU HAVENT BEEN BEFORE... Go you fool! read more

I've heard positive reviews about this place and craving some Asian food, my friends and I visited this place on a crowded Thursday afternoon. There's limited seating on the bottom floor and the top floor is frequently packed as well. Man, this place is very popular seeing as how there were crowds of people waiting outside for a table at 2PM. I ordered the Beef Yakisoba for £4.8 ( $7.5). It was meh. Yakisoba is "fried noodles" in Japanese but I felt like I was eating soggy noodles from a ramen packet. The noodles were tastelessly bland and drenched in an uncomfortably tangy and "sweet" sauce. I would have given this place a 2.5 stars but the beef was quite juicy and tasty so I'm giving it another half-star. My friends ordered the chicken katsu curry, gyoza, and sesame beef don. The sesame beef was good but the rice was overpowered with that same sickly sweet sauce. The chicken katsu curry seemed overprice for the cheap quality (curry-from-a-box) you were getting but it was still tasty. Gyoza were nice and oily. Portion sizes were standard. I did like how they provided nice plastic take-away boxes for you though. My friends liked the fact that they had found Asian food for cheap but unfortunately, the food just didn't cut it for me. If you're craving quick and cheap Asian food (and like me, you're quite learned in this cuisine), then this place probably won't satisfy your taste-buds :/ read more

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Things I've Liked: - Sweet Potato Curry - Tofu Shouga Yaki Don - Vegetable Stir Fried Noodles + CHEAP FILLING TASTY - SMALL read more

Pompoko - Pumpkin Curry - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

One of the best places to eat in Brighton, and perfect if you want something delicious, cheap and fuss free. The central location is great - you can grab a late night snack after a drink, or stop for lunch when shopping in the North Laine. Beware of going at the weekend though, as in the evenings it gets really rammed. I first went here for an anniversary dinner and was a bit dissapointed - not at all by Pompoko itself, but I'd been under slight misapprehensions. This is not you're typical restaurant where you can expect to stay for a couple of hours, so put any romantic dinner visions out of your head. The focus here is quick, simple, tasty food. Choose what you want with the help of photos, pay before you eat, and expect never to wait much more than five minutes. The downer is that you can feel rushed at the weekend when there's a constant flow of customers. But Pompoko fulfils the kinda place it's trying to be PERFECTLY. My fave is the Prawn Shouga Yaki Don (i.e. a bowl of rice with prawns marinated in honey, ginger and soya sauce) - yum, and under a fiver. read more

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On entering Pompoko I was pleasantly surprised, the cosy interior and authentic Japanese decor was inviting and a reasonably priced menu was welcome. The disappointment came when the food did. My tiny serving of Tofu Curry arrived with a mountain of white rice (mostly stuck together). My partner's noodle dish was very small... maybe the cook got distracted half way through serving up, maybe not. Hipster types seemed to be lapping it up left, right and centre. I do not know why; the tiny portions, bland flavours and rushed atmosphere weren't appealing to me. Brighton really is quite lacking when it comes to tasty Japanese food and it shows if Pompoko is one of the best rated in the city. Competition must be low. Doubt they will be upping their game anytime soon. read more

I really like Pompoko. It is very budget friendly and sells Katsu curry at half the price of Wagamama - the portion sizes are so generous too! It's particularly cosy in the winter as it's quite small, which gives it a nice atmostphere. You can bring your own alcohol/drinks too! The staff are also very accomodating, I'd recommend! read more

Pompoko is pretty tiny and always packed when I walk past - a good sign, yes? Well, I'm not so sure... Yes, the food is exceptionally good value. Most of the main dishes are less than a fiver. Surely this is the only restaurant in Brighton where food can be found this cheaply??? The only problem is, the food just wasn't that great. I opted for a rice and prawn dish that was supposed to taste of ginger and honey. Unfortunately, neither of these flavours were present. There were only a few prawns and it could have done with a lot more sauce. My friend had a sesame and soy prawn dish, which to be honest looked and tasted pretty much the same as my dish. My miso soup was forgotten, but did taste delish when it arrived. The edemame were cold and unsalted. It's a BYOB place, with a £1 corkage fee per person, another way to keep costs down. It's cash only and you have to order at the counter. On the plus side, the staff are friendly and helpful even when completely run off their feet. I will definitely be back here as I may just have ordered the wrong dish, I certainly had immense food envy when watching other people's dinner arrive. read more

I am very surprised with this little gem of a find. My sister and I had lunch here and I did not hesitate as I've already heard of it's glowing reputation. Cheap and chirpy indeed. I like the bit where you order at the till and pay. No waiting for the bill so when you finish, you just leave. The portions are good, and it's cheap. I had a pork curry and it was delicious, to my surprise. Kept asking my sister if it's gonna blow my head off. I'm always cautious with food. It's a small place and it can get cramped on peak times. I heard they are very popular with the Brighton English students. To be honest, I like the atmosphere. It's fast-paced, the decor brings you a bit of culture and a melting pot of people around you. It kinda wants me to go to Tokyo but that's just me. I do hope the locals are as warm and polite as the staff though. I also admire how efficient they are-the food came in no time. I'll definitely be back to try something new from the menu as it really made me that curious. read more

This place is 100 times better than Yo! Sushi in terms of food and definitely in terms of atmosphere. The decore is really vibrant and the staff really down to earth. They have a great selection of sushi which I usually over eat on and don't make the 2nd course but the chicken teryaki is really worth trying to save some space for. This is a great place to head to with a group of friends for some in-expensive tucker. read more

I really wanted to like Pompoko, because it was £18 for three meals and a drink. How facking awesome is the price?! But the rice was all broken and soggy. I know I ordered a katsu don, but the egg doesn't break down rice like that does it?Other than that, the katsu wasn't too bad, I just couldn't get past the texture of the rice. Maybe I'll try the noodles or the side dishes, I still feel kinda bad giving them 2 stars. It's a tiny tiny little place, and remember to bring cash! read more

Pompoko offers cheap, filling, quality Japanese fare. Bowls of rice and noodles come in at less than a fiver. I haven't been to Japan, but it certainly tastes authentic to me, and I'm reliably informed by people who have that it is. It's lovely to find somewhere serving quality Japanese food that isn't just a sushi place. Much as I love sushi, there's a whole lot more to Japanese cuisine than that. Try one of the 'don' dishes - these are a meat of your choice cooked with a lovely barbecue sauce. It's a simple kind of place, that sets out to serve simple but tasty food, and the decor and ambience reflects this, with plain tables and simple, clean decor. As others have noted, the proximity to several pubs makes this a great place to soak up a few pints! read more

Pompoko is one of Brighton's premier lunch spots, and for good reason: it serves really tasty and good quality Japanese food, for more than reasonable prices. Again, because it is one of Brighton's true hotspots, it is often hard to sit: however, their takeaway service is just as good. However, you shouldn't be expecting a true restaurant experience: this is easy and quick dining, with small tables and little time taken for food to be served. Have a quick tasty bite here, or grab the food and take it home: it really is cheap and fantastic. As long as you can get a table, the atmosphere in Pompoko is lovely: often busy, with plenty of hustle and bustle, and a lovely Japanese aesthetic: plenty of small tables, lots little bits and pieces, that sort of thing. It's a lovely place to perch with some tasty food, if a table's free. The food itself is quite simple: plenty of Japanese food, with a hearty portion of rice: nothing more complex than that, but it's often more than enough to fill a lunchtime belly. In the end, this is not fine dining, not anything too fancy, but exactly what you need for a good lunch, at a very reasonable price. read more

I've been craving to go to Pompoko since I first arrived in Brighton at the start of my degree, three (gulp!) glorious years ago... Time sure has flown, and my desire for stellar Japanese cuisine has only intensified with time! I finally decided to grab myself some lunch here, as an extra special treat, knowing all too well that with great food, comes high prices. But guess what? At Pompoko, your wallet won't be the one to suffer, but your mouth certainly will as you salivate at the (sensibly laminated) picture adorned menu. My meal of roast beef on a bed of sauced rice cost a measley £4.40, and was gorgeously presented on a mini, black wooden tray with matching bowl. Green peppers and pleasantly glistening onions added colour (and sumptuous flavour) to the mighty fine flavours, and all were in enough quantities that I left satisfied. The service was exceptionally swift too, and although I had to squeeze around the throngs of other customers on entering and leaving, seats were spaced far enough apart that I didn't feel crowded while gnawing on my meal amongst my fellow first floor patrons. As if I hadn't been given enough good reasons to return, there was also the promise of a pair of daily specials to keep things varied for regular visitors. So to summarise: fast super friendly service, great value food, plenty of variety and exceptional quality. Perfect for any occasion - unless you really don't like eating - Pompoko deserves your taste buds, and the hefty tip I left in my wake. read more

Chahir Maizi really liked that this place is healthy, cheap, and pretty tasty! The we arrived a little before their closing time and they definitely wanted us out. However, they were kind enough to offer a discount if we took a take out box. Super cheap! Also, the food wasn't bad. I loved that it tasted so good and had a lot of flavor and variety. The food also recieved great review in the local papers which were the Littlhampton Gazzette, Worthing Herald, West Sussex County Times, Midhurst and Petworth Observer and the Mid Sussex Times. read more

Just bad. I'd heard rave reviews, but this just didn't live up to the hype. I got a crispy pork rice bowl, but the pork was so over-fried and chewy that it barely resembled meat. My friend got noodles and the sauce was drenched over it in a salty mess. The meat on his dish was described, by him, as "old and chewy." The dumplings fell apart easily with the filling falling out in large clumps. I lived in Asia for over two years, this is not a fault of mine based on chopsticks. Overall, it just seemed pre-made and refried. Disappointing. read more

This place is constantly busy - need I say more? The girls are really friendly and attentive, the food is amazing but be warned - cash only! The gyoza are fantastic, the chicken dishes are all amazing and it does takeaway. I really like the fact there is a quiet area upstairs that you can sit which gets you away from the hussle and bussle of the downstairs area. Getting an outdoor seat is a mean feat as it is always full, but if you do, cherish the moment! read more

Excellent value for money. The food here is always delicious! Really good options to choose from. It is often a little crowded and can feel a bit squished in which makes it more of a fast food experience but worth it as there is nowhere else like it in Brighton! The staff often seem a little hassled and stressed, probably because they are... read more

Affordable, Asian, Awesome! Dishes are around 4.50 on average here which makes it prettyyyy cool. You don't find food for less than 5 pounds easily in the UK. So far, I've tried katsu don and mabo tofu don and both were quite good. Mabo tofu don was kinda sweet but I can live with that. I'll be back again and again for more as there's so much to try! Oh, they give you this delicious candy afterwards too :D read more

This place is always crowded. I don't really get it. Maybe it's cause the food is really inexpensive? Maybe because there is a good variety of choices? Nonetheless, it feels like no more than fast food to me. I ordered the sesame chicken, thinking it would be a safe choice. I also ordered a bowl of miso soup, which they mistook for egg rolls. So my sesame chicken and egg rolls come and both were bland. The chicken was dry and the egg rolls were flavorless. My friend ordered the teriyaki chicken which was slightly better but I could easily make this dish myself and much better, I might add. Perhaps I'm a bit of a food snob when it comes to Japanese food (having lived in Japan for several years) but Pompoko, unfortunately, did not cut it for me (even with the cheap prices). read more

very quaint and traditional japanese feel.. From the exterior it looked like a Ramen shop or Izakaiya off the streets of japan. The food lived up to it's rustic japanese decor... and tasted alright, and for very good value. I ordered a simple Chicken Teriyaki don to test the waters... and it wasn't bad. would have preferred more sauce. I also ordered Gyoza.. the soysauce served with the gyoza was a bit weird as i've had gyoza at other places and it didn't taste quite like this... but the gyoza is good without it anyway. The menu is rather simple and has pictures. One criticism is the choice of rice dishes looked similar to that of a chinese menu presented in a japanese bowl but otherwise a nice selection of appetizers and rice/noodle dishes. Although not much sushi or skewers to choose from if that's what you're looking for.. Definitley recommended for it's simplistic menu and value. read more

Pompoko is a must-go for anyone who steps onto Brighton soil. It's cheap, it's really good Japanese food and you can bring your own booze. Whilst I highly recommend that you eat inside the quaintly decorated restaurant with a glass (or bottle) of wine that you can buy from Tesco's around the corner, if you're in a rush, or just need your sofa, you can get take out. The portion sizes are great, particularly as most of their meals are only a fiver. Don't be put off by the big queues outside, the service is really quick, they're just always high in demand. There are also tables upstairs. Note for lactose intolerants: You have absolutely nothing to worry about here, it's harder to find dishes with milk in than without. read more

Thank god for Pompoko! I honestly don't know what I did before they arrived. Pompoko is ideally situated in the heart of a heavily pub populated strip...just across from the Mash Tun and Fitzherbert's. For this reason its a great place to refuel, if you find you've skipped dinner due to after-work drinks. The food is delicious and easy: tasty rice bowls served fast, no hassle. There is a straightforward picture menu on the wall to help you select your food and you pay at the counter before you eat, which I love...parting with cash is so much easier when your stomach is growling! Saying that, Pompoko is refreshingly inexpensive, with a typical rice bowl costing around £4. You can choose from meat and veggie options, Teriyaki Chicken and Sesame Tofu Don are just a couple of my favourites. Admittedly many of the tofu dishes taste quite similar, but who's complaining when the flavours are so good! If you've got room for pudding, the Mochi balls are yummy. The beauty of Pompoko is that you order, sit down and a maximum of five minutes later your food has arrived...alright, so this may mean a microwave is involved somewhere along the way, but I couldn't care less- Pompoko isn't really restaurant dining...it's a get in, scoff your face and move on kind of place. The restaurant itself is tiny downstairs, but there is more seating upstairs. Even so, it gets really packed, especially on the weekends. However, the speedy service and drunken scarfing usually results in tables becoming free quite quickly! If you haven't been yet, what are you waiting for? read more

Pompoko - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Japanese food has boomed in the past decade or two and Brighton not being one to be left behind has a few representations of this. None however are as quaint and authentic as Pom Poko. The dishes are made to a high standard and served in no time at all. They may not be as cheap as in Japan but they're the cheapest I've found in Brighton. The Tom Katsu is a fond favourite of mine, which takes me back to hustle and bustle of the side streets of Tokyo. read more

Pompoko - PP - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Barely 100 metres from 'Yo Sushi' you will find this inexpensive locally owned Japanese restaurant. The food here is good, the portions large, and the cost small. It's not Nobu, but it is different from most things you'll eat daily; for £10 each, you can get a selection of items on the menu, from edamame to a 'beef shouga yaki don'. Pompoko is tiny in size, being able to fit little more than 20 people, but this is part of the undeniable charm. I'd recommend Pompoko if you're looking for a quick or cheap eat. You get a lot for your money, and for what it is, there is little chance you will be disappointed. read more

Sigh oh Britain how you put me at awe with your beautiful architecture and history and class and elegance and charm yet you break my heart so with your awful food! And that's the worst kind of heartbreak! Being an Asian American traveling the UK, I was excited to taste something familiar. The menu had delicious-looking dishes and I don't exactly remembered what I picked, they were all practically the same - rice with vegetables with your choice of meat (chicken, beef, etc). While it wasn't too bad, it wasn't good either. They had some kind of strange tasting mayonnaise on their dishes that just doesn't go together. I came here twice because of my friends, and it was worse the second time. I wasn't very happy. It's a teeny tiny restaurant that holds about 4 small round tables with some outside, but it wouldn't have made a difference since the food was just terrible. Take my advice and stay away from Asian restaurants in Britain! What's good there, you ask? Their fish and chips, but only after I drenched it with vinegar and salt. I feel so betrayed. read more

So I'm an American that studied abroad at the U of Sussex and I can't stress enough how great Pompoko is. In fact, I'm having withdrawals from this place and the UK life. I've dined at authentic restaurants stateside so I fancy myself to know good Japanese when I taste it. Pompoko was always the eatery of choice prior to a night of pub hopping and heavy drinking. Prices are fair, portions are generous, and everything I've tried is delicious. You really can't go wrong. The only complaint I have is about how crammed the place is. I always felt like I was in a Center for Ants. read more

This place is always completely rammed for a good reason. The food is delicious and you get so much more for your money than you would at any of the chains nearby. Every time I am in Brighton I somehow end up here. read more

The Good: Service: the food's usually served within 5 minutes. Food: as a vegetarian I'm happy to say there are quite a number of veggie dishes, all of which are excellent (Tofu Chilli Don being my personal favourite) and I've been informed by my carnivorous friends that the meat dishes are just as tasty. Price: pretty much all of the dishes are under £5, which is just incredible for the centre of Brighton. A starter/main/can of drink will cost around £8. The Bad: Wait times: At busier times (12-1:30, 5-7pm, weekend afternoons) you can expect to be waiting on the street outside the restaurant for a table for 5-20 minutes, as there's just not enough room inside for groups of people to wait inside. Bring a coat in winter and you'll be fine. Table space: On a similar note, some of the tables feel very cramped and I've been sitting with my back being nudged by a door/passers by on a number of occasions. Cash only: They don't have a card reader, so bring cash (there's a cash machine by Tesco Express just around the corner on Jubilee Street). Overall: A great place for a quick, tasty, affordable bite to eat - just don't expect a huge amount of room. read more

I used to go here quite a bit, and still happy to go when friends want to go. It's not bad it all, and mostly quite good, but I do feel it's slipped a bit in recent months. If you're near and haven't tried it, you should, but I have got other favourites in town now, so normally head to them now. Definitely don't be afraid, but you can do better if you have time. read more

Lose a customer for 10p Been many times before and enjoy the food but never had such poor service as I had before tonight Never realised it was cash only, so after I first ordered my bill was £17 something and offered to pay with card, told cash only and I only had £15 on, so took one of the starters off, expecting it to be under £15, instead it came to £15.10. I checked my pockets and had no more spare change, the person behind the counter looked blankly at me, and for the sake of 10p I then had to drop another starter I don't expect anything free, but as it is a cash only place, I would expect if someone is around 10p short that be okay. The staff didn't seem concern or care at all Just poor service read more

I am gluten intolerant so I went to that "restaurant" and have asked what I was allow to eat. The woman working there nicely went to ask the chief and came back telling be that I could take anything with rice but that it would be without the sauce. That was fine with me because I got used of the intolerance. So I asked for some rice with chicken and repeated it about 10 times. Trusting them I paid and left to eat with some friends in a park . When I opened my box I found noodles and beef with sauce. So I went back to see if I could get what I asked for and it was too late, I got my money back but I didn't eat at all. My Japanese friends know how to make a difference between rice and noddles. Plus a friend of mine asked for rice and beef and he got noodles and shrimp. Don't eat there. read more

Pompoko is great! Cheap and big portions, they could easily raise their prices and it would still be fantastic value. Chicken yakitori is delicious, as are their dumplings and the sesame chicken. Me and my girlfriend ordered a main and a starter each, and a drink, and it only came to £20. Bear in mind it does get busy and you may have to queue, but it has a fairly quick turn around as the food comes out very quickly. Also remember to withdraw cash beforehand as they don't take card! Lost track of how many times I've had to run out and withdraw cash. read more

I was so happy to come across Pompoko the other night. It was the last evening of my little winter jaunt to the seaside and I was starting to feel a bit skint. The accumulated cost of eating out twice a day at places like Food For Friends (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/35757-Food-for-Friends-Brighton) , The George (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/39884-The-George-Brighton) and Iydea (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/181118-Iydea-Brighton) had me looking for something cheap and cheerful to round off the trip, and Pompoko appeared at just the right time. Initially I was sceptical about how good the food would be because of the low prices, though that didn't deter me from giving it a go. I ordered a tofu and vegetable starter, which turned up looking just like one of those prawn spring rolls where the tail hangs out of the end, and had a similar texture because of the crispiness of the outer shell and the nice chewy tofu inside. It was delicious. Next I had the miso soup, which wasn't as hot as I'd have liked but was very tasty indeed. Once that was down the hatch I turned to my main dish - a 'don buri' or rice dish, served with sesame tofu. I had to add quite a lot of soy sauce to give it any flavour, but once I had done so I thought it was lovely. My boyfriend was less impressed with his tofu in honey and ginger sauce, the texture was a bit too tough on the outside for his tastes. I loved the homey quality of Pompoko, with its simple shared tables and bizarre array of merchandise for sale. I was quite tempted by the plastic bowl, tray and chopstick set for about £8 but couldn't foresee a moment in my life when I'd want to buy a £15 t-shirt with a picture of one of the dishes off the menu on the front. Perhaps they're aimed at the drunken students, fresh from their student loan meeting and ready to splurge on unnecessary items of clothing? The uni is very close by...I wish Pompoko the best of luck! Our meal for two came to £14, which included two main dishes, two starters, one miso soup and a cup of Japanese tea. Good filling food for bargain prices, that's Pompoko. read more