High quality Japanese food in a nice environment. I came for weekday lunch and got the premium set…read moremenu (48 GBP). The first course was some spinach leaves in a sweet sauce and it was actually better than expected. It then came with 3 pieces of sashimi which I could tell were very fresh and melted in my mouth. There was also a tiny container of tuna tartare. Lastly, for my choice of protein, I went with the black cod, which was a nice soft consistency and cooked well. The sauce on the side also added some nice sweet flavor to complement the fish. While the food was good, I do feel that 48 GBP is slightly on the high side considering the small portion sizes. The interior of the restaurant has some elegant and classy decor. That's probably why so many people come for business lunches here (plus the location). The staff are average friendliness, although the service speed was kind of slow. It was also weird that they for some reason couldn't find our reservation in their system but we were still able to get a table nonetheless. Overall, I think ROKA is a very choice choice if you are looking for a fancier Japanese meal than your typical sushi restaurant.

Below average taste but expensive pan Asian faire. Mostly you're paying for a vibe here because the…read morefood itself isn't good and definitely not authentic. Roka is basically a typical faux luxury establishment of the type that has been popularized over the years in areas of low culture and/or regions where a particular cusine doesn't really exist. You know the type: pictures of beautiful people and food, tasteful font for the establishment, and a quick look at the about section of the restaurant reveals it's place as part of group founded by a bunch of executives; it's not so much a restaurant as it is an exercise in corporate branding. When you visit, you'll notice that the clientel reflects that branding design as well. Everyone here looks like they're part of a vertical strategy that includes the workers at the firm itself, the final spot on a flow chart diagram where the staff themsleves are the primary customer for the product and then a line arches back to the beginning of the flow to further inform strategic planning for more pan something restaurants. The name of this group could be called Ouroboros but that might be a little on the nose. Most izakayas on Planet Earth have better food that what you'll get here and for far less money. This said, you won't get to enjoy a space filled with the finance crowd who are all tastefully lit to ensure their Instagram selfies look good enough for them to tag themselves with the establishment. Service is slow and aloof. Skip it.

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!

It is unusual to find a proper Japanese restaurant in south London. Sensuru certainly is a…read moresurprise. Me and my girlfriend drove pass and decide too give it a go. The selection is much better than we anticipate and Sashimi and Sushi is generous and very fresh. We also like the tempura and sweet potato. Beware, they do not open on Monday though.

More like a 3.5 in terms of rating but not quite 4 yet: Normally I am not big on expecting…read moreexcellence from ramen places but I do think Ippudo handles its ramen broth pretty well. The tonkotsu pork broth was very creamy, rich, and well-seasoned, and the firm noodles offered a very good taste as I ate them together with all the ingredients. The "water" taste was relatively minimal. The pork belly was a bit overcooked and falling apart, by which time I realized there was a bit less meat than I had anticipated but more of the fatty skin part. I just think the broth was a big plus and could make me comfortably say that the ramen I had was great. I know making the tare and the broth takes a long time so while I am not sure Ippudo is exactly following that process, I do see efforts in trying. Both the chicken kara-age and the takoyaki tasted like what they were supposed to taste like, with the oroshi ponzu sauce providing the chicken with a bit of new flavor on top of the already flavorful chicken. The chicken was juicy, too! Juice was flowing out of the breading as I took a bite. The takoyaki had the standard amount of octopus, which was a tiny bit. The matcha brownie was not bad, but lacked matcha flavor and was a bit too hard. It took me a bit to cut it open with my fork which I normally wouldn't be expecting from brownies. Based on the fact that it was cold, I thought it might have been frozen previously. It was well-decorated, but the fact that it was frozen most likely affected how hard it was, along with how less tasteful it was. It was still sweet, but like I mentioned previously, lacked matcha flavor. Another thing I noticed was that the service was slow. It took us a while to get out food. And despite me saying to bring the dessert along with everything else, they still brought out the dessert towards the very end and when we inquired about it, said that they were waiting on us to ask to bring the dessert. Just want to bring it up as a miscommunication instance, but totally not a big deal and it didn't impact my experience negatively at all.

I've had Ippudo in Japan and San Francisco, and it's never been my favorite ramen in the world…read more Usually the interiors are quite nice and chill but the ramen itself is passable. However, I really enjoyed my ramen at this particular location. I had the modern tonkatsu ramen and it was both rich and flavorful without being too heavy. The chasu was tender and delicious. And, the samurai ginjo sake really made the rest of the evening pass by nicely. Service was fine.

'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!!

Yes, it is very delicious, even if it is a little far away, but I will still come to eat it oftenread more

Hair in the food, don't recommend!!! Did phone order and…read morecame to pick it up. I'm very disappointed and discussed.. Proper black hair inside the sushi.. Felt really sick after seeing this.. Do not recommend it to nobody this place!!! Also avocado on the top of sushi was properly expired

Nice place to go to for lunch if your shopping in Westfield, it's opposite Waitrose…read more Very nice sushi and the staff working there are friendly. Lovely to see the sushi being freshly prepared! Will definitely be going back!

Intriguing little place at the edge of Stratford when Tokyo isn't available . Great food terrible…read moreservice. Actually service is just like a chaotic centre of Tokyo, although I think they may be a little more ordered there. Dracula ramen was very nice and fresh salmon. Yes they cut it up right there and then. Fish market down the road tasted fresh am guessing this was real deal. Rice was lovely and swig of cloudy saki, a little expensive but maybe money doesn't mean anything anymore.

Highly recommended. We ordered delivery and all of the dishes were very fresh, the mackerel and…read morescallop sashimi being stand out items. For £20 per head there was plenty, and the daikon salads on the side were a nice touch and also very tasty. Delivery took just under one hour on a Friday night. Far healthier than a pizza!

Have ordered delivery from feng a couple of times now and their sushi is fantastic - fresh and…read moregreat taste. The only crib is a slightly slow delivery service but for the taste and lack of other healthy delivery options it's well worth it! Don't forget the mid week and Sunday discounts.

GREAT! I absolutely love koi sushi because the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The sushi is…read moreamazing, they have many different choices and it tastes so fresh. I've also ordered from them and it's come out perfect. It comes it beautiful dishes and with a side of soy sauce, ginger, wasabi and chopsticks. Even though it is kind of hard to talk to the waiters, they give the best service and try their hardest. They also have a call button just in case you need something. It's an amazing sushi restaurant, I totally recommend it.

From the owner: Koi Sushi Garden is a modern Japanese restaurant with peaceful and pleasant atmosphere. It is…read morelocated in the heart of fast-growing Stratford. Our virtuoso chefs opens up entirely new boundaries of taste. They have created a menu where classic traditions meets fusion trends in Japanese cuisine. True sushi aficionados will appreciate the just-caught freshness found in the selection of fish and seafood, as well as outstanding quality of the restaurant's rice. Our sushi, sashimi, donburi and house specials - baked rolls - are simply delicious. Wide selection of traditional alcohol, such Japanese draft beer, sake and plum wine is pleasantly surprising.

Ok this place has me hooked. I went again a week later. Again I got a safe dish, sweet and sour…read morechicken, but you know what? One of the best of those dishes I've had in some time! It impressed me even more than before. So I'm pushing this to 5 stars. Yes it s a whole in the wall take out Chinese, but for what it is, it's been quite impressive with 2 straight trips.

If I could give a no stars I would. I ordered today at 1600, waited until 1830 and no one showed so…read moreI called to cancel. Called again to reorder at 2200, waited until 2300 and called to check on the order, a indian woman answered and spoke to me in Hindu, I told her I did not understand she responded with "Fucking bitch. I will not give you an order." Avoid this place at all cost..

Really good sushi. The waitress was extremely nice, the sushi very fresh. Amazing experience overallread more

Delicious place for me to stop in on Kings Road amongst all my shopping. The service was great and…read moreI was able to enjoy my lunch in a nice environment. Highly recommend.