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    So Restaurant

    3.9 (45 reviews)
    PriceyJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Fois goie rice
    Muji L.

    Fois gras jyu (rice) was amazing but would suggest that you share because althought the portion is small, it can get quite heavy after awhile. The sashimi was quite fresh. We also ordered a wagyu beef tataki which was yummy too. This restaurant is quite pricey though, so maybe for a treat occasionally :)

    Tuna Tataki - poor cut full of cartilage which was inedible
    Ben S.

    Sadly So Restaurant's food just doesn't hold up against the competition, particularly given the price. We had the Tuna Tataki and the Scallop with Daikon salad for starter. I was actually a bit offended to find we were served such poor cuts of tuna - filled with cartilage that was impossible to chew - surely no good Japanese restaurant would be seen serving that?! The flavour of the salad was actually quite nice, but was ruined by being quite soggy and the scallops being overcooked. Our mains were the tonkatsu and the soft shell crab sushi. The tonkatsu was probably the best dish we had but that didn't stop it being slightly burnt. On the plus side - I did thoroughly enjoy the sauce served alongside it. The soft shell crab sushi was fine. Despite our waiters and the staff being generally attentive and friendly, this couldn't really make up for the food. There are plenty of better, cheaper, places less than a minutes walk away from here.

    Connie L.

    I always get hesitant having sushi when I'm in new areas. If it's a bad experience, it ruins my tongue's last memorable fling with amazing fish and Japanese food. And my tongue is high maintenance. But So gave me a confident pep talk regarding London's Japanese food scene. I had some plum wine (a highly recommend) and ordered a Chirashi. The sashimi was fresh, it was REAL crab - not imitation crab, rice was good, and ginger was sweet and tart. Most of all, I love hearing Japanese, gouchisousamadeshita! In terms of the physical restaurant, it was nicely lighted, and had an upscale French-Japanese feel. Some would say it's a bit pricey, but I wasn't too bothered by it since the price was worth the quality and value. Besides, what else do you expect for good sushi? Obviously not Yo! Sushi prices. I am sure there are many more authentic Japanese restaurants in London, but for now, until I am introduced to something better, I will return to So for some more tongue action.

    John G.

    A trip up to Town, plus my mission to Get to Know Sushi brought me to this eaterie. A really good discovery. There is a huge selection to choose from, and they do Specials. Apparently there is a famous Roll named The Mackerel Timber Roll, and it's back! Whoopee!! but I had enough to deal with reading the vast menu already presented. Fabulous surroundings, as was the staff and food. We shall return, (the wife's still not keen)!!

    Yijin Z.

    Well, a little bit disappointed with the food and the waitress downstairs serviced us very unfriendly. The ingredients are fresh through, like salmon, but taste not good, not worth with the price I think.

    My Bento box. I ate everything!
    Kurt S.

    Came in out of the rain on a whim and left happy! My Bento box was was filled with all sorts of great flavors and my wife's sushi was very good. Everyone was friendly and it was a good escape from the rain and crowds outside.

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    Went on 5 June at 7pm. We were seated promptly with menus. After 15 minutes not a single employee came to our table. We got up. We left.

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    Like their Foie Gras, Tempura, Salad... Aged Tofu was so so... Service great, cute waiter;p

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    Asta 3

    Asta 3

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.0 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
    Asta 3
    Asta 3 - Sesame-base (Tan Tan) and Beef Ramen with Brown Rice Salmon Teriyaki Bento

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

    Wawa

    Wawa

    4.1(28 reviews)
    1.0 miLondon Bridge
    ££

    We went to Wawa on Monday at 7:30 and it wasn't crowded, but I have heard it gets crowded on…read moreweekends during dinner, therefore I would recommend going on a non-weekend day or later/earlier than dinner. The waitress was really nice and was checking up on us several times. We ordered: * two pork ramens (miso based), they had 4-5 other types of meats * shrimp tempura * Japanese cheesecake Overall the food was pretty good. The pork in the ramen was super tender, had a little sweetness to it and tasted great! I liked the miso broth but I usually prefer the classic shoyu broth. The noodles weren't too flavorful and I didn't love how they put spinach in the ramen.. but the overall it was different than your classic ramen, which was good. The shrimp tempura was great and you get 6 pieces; it was light and flavorful! The Japanese cheesecake wasn't actually a Japanese cheesecake but rather a shortcake, it was still good and not too sweet. I would go back and try their sushi next time. I would give it 4/5 stars!

    Wawa is the japanese place to visit when you're in the London Bridge / Tower Bridge area. It's a…read moresimple, comfortable and delicious place to visit for either a quick lunch or a full dinner. And has a unique speciality: the ramen burger. DISHES Wawa has a small selection of warm and classic sushi dishes: it doesn't compete on quantity, but quality at a good price. You can find the classic sushi rolls together with some unique ones (like the salmon crunchy salmon or the melting salmon, my favourites) and also warm dishes like the katsu curry. Their specialty is the ramen burger: a crisping angus beef burger with wasabi and mayo... with a "bun" made of ramen. AMBIENT AND SERVICE The place tends to be more full at lunch than dinner, but overall I always found a place to sit without any queue. The place is simple, but well curated. Wooden tables are used all across the room, and you can choose alternatively tables with chairs or long tables with benches, perfect for parties. During the day it has a great natural light, while at night a good soft incandescent light. The service is really good and very kind, which is something that surely adds to the place. If you crave japanese food south of the Thames, this is the place to go.

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    Wawa - Unagi maki super good

    Unagi maki super good

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    Wawa

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    Wagamama

    Wagamama

    3.8(136 reviews)
    0.5 miAldgate, The City
    ££

    This was a great place to get a hearty, but quick meal. Yes, it is a chain, and there are locations…read morein the US, but it just hit dfferent here on this occasion. It was hot outside so the air conditioning inside was just right. There were some people there around 2pm when we arrived, but plenty of open tables, most of which are long and community, but they will space you out. The menu had lots of good options and was slightly different from the US menu. I had the teriyaki soba chicken and it hit the spot. There was a decent amount of meat when it came out about 10 minutes after I ordered. The noodles were cooked nicely, but the portion was not as big as I thought it would be. No worries as we had the hot honey chicken appetizer which was rich and so good! Our server knew we were in a bit of a hurry and made the meal move quickly without feeling rushed.

    Wagamama Ordered the…read moreteriyaki soba with steak and it did not disappoint. The soba noodles were perfectly cooked and soaked up the teriyaki sauce beautifully. The mix of mangetout, bok choi, red and spring onion, beansprouts, and chilli gave it the perfect balance of crunch, freshness, and heat. The steak was tender and full of flavor, and the curry oil added a subtle kick that took the dish to the next level. Finished with coriander and sesame seeds, every bite was bold and satisfying. I also had the chicken donburi ramen, which was comforting and full of flavor. Light yet rich, with tender chicken and a perfectly seasoned broth, it was the perfect complement to the noodles. Overall, a solid, flavorful meal and a great spot for noodles in London.

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    Wagamama - Spicy Chicken Katsu Curry

    Spicy Chicken Katsu Curry

    Wagamama - Prawn Yakisoba

    Prawn Yakisoba

    Wagamama - Yaki Udon with Chicken, Yaki Soba

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    Yaki Udon with Chicken, Yaki Soba

    Juzu Takoyaki

    Juzu Takoyaki

    4.8(4 reviews)
    0.4 miBrick Lane, Shoreditch

    Headed here because of it's high ratings, dinky place, the friend who I came with is an absolute…read morejapanese food FIEND, and he was perfectly damn happy. Not much place to sit, but I think it mainly satisfies the guys who are grabbing something to take out with them. Polite staff. The food is nice enough, not the best I've had, but it definitely hits the spot. The takoyaki was amazing, worth trying once it's cooled down a little! All super reasonably priced too, so you definitely can't complain.

    I was lucky enough to head down to Cardinal Place, only to find Juzu was popping up as part of the…read moreweekly (on Thursdays only) food market. They weren't doing the Takoyaki (which I've had from a different food stall over near Waterloo a couple of times, but I would have been well up for that... you know, once the little balls of lava have cooled down a bit), but instead the lunch menu. This consisted of the choices of either rice or noodles (which based on how good the noodles were, I'd say actually would work as an option on their own) then you can add chicken katsu for a £1 (or a double portion for £2), plus breaded prawns and veggie gyoza. I had the chicken katsu with udon noodles, plus some gyoza. All very reasonable for £7. This was topped off with Japanese mayonnaise and seaweed. This was excellent, and a very decent portion. The chicken was the sort of katsu you always want - it was pre-sliced, making it very easy to eat on the go from a box. It was evenly cooked, so no part of it had dried out as you sometimes get in a Asian themed restaurant that does a Chicken katsu Armadillo, and was very well seasoned. The noodles themselves were great, although they were fried on a hot plate, they didn't dry out or go crunchy, but instead were firm with a very pleasant texture. So overall, very good. Far better chicken than Wagamama's, and so much better than you get at Wasabi.

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    Juzu Takoyaki - Teriyaki bento box

    Teriyaki bento box

    Juzu Takoyaki

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    So Restaurant - japanese - Updated May 2026

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