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.

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.

I won't go here again! Food is ok, there is not that food as much as the bowl is might you think…read more But it's ok. The restaurant is too big: too many ppl in one, all together talk very loud. There a lot of people are working here and they all rushing. They clean tables very fast and give you the feeling that you need to order, drink and eat as fast as you can... It is one big, light place here, now comy and cozy place to sit. Then the toilets: Don't go! There is dirt on the walls (one actually had poop on the wall) there is toilet-paper nowhere to be find, the flushing thing aren't working probably and after all of this things: if you washed youre hands: you can't dry them: the dryer is not working... I wont come back here if there is an other option.

Another 3 star place. Service here can vary wildly from excellent and friendly to slow and…read moremediocre. The usual wagamama Lego food is served, basically the same few ingredients mixed together in different ways. Wagamama is Japanese for spoilt child, which is represented by the child drinking the soup :)

Mediocre food at very expensive prices. The interior design is quite nice but the rest of the…read moreoperation is a pan asian affair that you would find in a typical suburban mall in the States. You know going in here that the quality probably isn't going to be good. Straight away it violates two rules of good dining: 1) Pan anything is usually pretty poor, 2) A huge menu that doesn't make any choices is probably going to suffer. We ordered one of the set menus. As far as I could tell, this place dedicated to "sticks" and "sushi" had no "tuna" or "negima" on the menu at all which is pretty weird to start but we definitely tried to find them. Instead, salmon seemed to be the fish of choice and all of the ala carte skewers were at exorbitant prices; note that a much more delicious yakitori anything in Japan costs about 100-200 yen, not 1500 yen, but ok. Instead of beloved tuna we received red pepper nigiri as part of our set menu - what? There was a chicken roll that was kind of like a grilled chicken salad in rice paper that was OK. Etc. The quality of the fish in the nigiri wasn't bad but they have no idea how to make sushi rice here so I would avoid nigiri all together and just stick to sashimi if you're going to order from the sushi side of the menu. Oh and my 350ml bottle of junmai cost 49£, which was pretty typical for the sake prices here. So yeah, if you're visiting from the States set your sights on "Suburb Mall Court Fusion" with a bill around 200 bucks and you'll have an idea of what you're in for. Avoid it.

We ordered via Deliveroo, but were a bit tickled by the packaging - the tiny soy sauce bottles…read morereally did it for us We ordered a few rolls, karaage, toro katsu sticks, tuna tartar, and the Hell's Kitchen. I'd highly recommend this to anyone and please be sure this business survives because it is magic in the forest.

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

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.

It's like a little Spaceship that was made in Japan has landed at the heart of o2!…read more Very modern with a hint of Tokyo lovin! It's one floor: the floors are white, the walls are white and even the glass counter is lit up bright. The restaurant is divided into two so you've got the hot food and take away shelves on one side and the sushi conveyor on the other. They have two conveyor belts (one above the other) and a selection of fresh sushi to choose from.....you're spoilt for choice! They have music playing in the background, however the day I went they had Jay Z and 50 Cent playing in the background. So for me to hear 'effin and blinding was very amusing, although not suitable for those who are easily offended, maybe it was just the one off. I went for the all you can eat for 13:95 GBP but this does not include drinks and service charge. Please do take advantage of this offer because for me, sushi does not come cheap!

This is not good…read more This place is usually hit-or-miss and the day I grabbed some grub, it was soooo miss! I wanted something hot so risked getting the chicken teriyaki - bad move. Grissle & bits undercooked. Rice was oddly cooked just fine. Sauce, a runny mess. I was annoyed having to pick through this but pressed on time to make the concert, so could not get anything else to compensate. Avoid the hot options.

I don't really understand how this chain has become such a large presence in the UK. Even by…read moreBritish standards where locals will often tell you that the historic impression of their food being bland and uninspiring is overblown and will recommend countless places to you that unfortuantely confirm the impression to be true, I have yet to meet one person here who enjoys Wagamama. "Oh that place is terrible - you should try Bone Daddies!" If you've been to Bone Daddies you'll know what an indictment that is of Wagamama. I mean what else can I say that probably has been written about countless times in other reviews? It's pan Asian (problem #1), some things are fried in a pan, there's noodle dishes you can get and all of it sucks. It has sucked for what, 20 odd years now? Every once in a while (~five years) I will have no other choice (e.g. airport, tagging along with colleagues, drunk, etc.) but to eat here and every single time I am in awe at how truly forgettable it is. How one company can render the tastes of cusines that are normally so delicious to be so bereft of flavor is truly a marvel in mass produced sludge. It must be the marketing right? The playful name? That the locations look inviting? It has to be something other than the reputation that gets people through the door.

Food is alright, Service is fine, but could be better. Atmosphere like in every Wagamama. I usually…read morego to this one when i am in area.

My friend and I found this little gem by chance. We were searching for a different Japanese…read morerestaurant nearby only to discover that it had closed down. Luckily we saw a sign to this place and thank god we did! It's quite hidden, situated behind a hotel around the Docklands. If traveling by car, be prepared to pay for parking as there are no available streets to park on. However, it's less than a 10 minute walk from the closest station Excel on the DLR. I'd say it's a small but cute restaurant with a very quiet atmosphere. The menu comes with a great selection of sushi and set meals to choose from, including the usual foods you'd find in a typical Japanese restaurant. If you have space for dessert and a sweet tooth, try the tempura ice cream - I absolutely loved it! So if you're local and thinking of having some good Japanese grub, I'd highly recommend trying this pleasant surprise!

Because we are living near the restaurant, we decided to eat here. If you're considering this…read moreplace, please think again. This is the worst sushi and service ever! The sushi looks like sushi you've seen before, and that's as close to sushi as you'll get. It wasn't fresh, and it had no flavor. We then waited more than 10 minutes to get the check and get the hell out of there. This is the first sushi place I've been where the only Japanese person is the hostess/waitress. Don't waste your time here...at all.