Zipang is a fantastic culinary member of the Hampton Street community. I have said in previous reviews that I believe consistency is one of the most important things if not the most important things a business can offer, Zipang certainly gets 5/5 for that. Their food in my experience has always been cooked to perfection and presented beautifully.
Sure, it's a quaint looking corner store across the road from the loud train station, that you could almost miss, but locals will tell you, when it comes to affordable, tasty Japanese in Hampton, Zipang is the place to be. You really only need to come once to see it is packed with devotees.
It's quite cramped in the restaurant, if you're a fan of eavesdropping, this may be the place for you. In saying that, the food is so good that everyone is happy to sit close and pretend we aren't hearing what the other is saying. I like it actually. There is outdoor seating too. I've noticed the staff never forget customers out there either, which is often the risk with sitting outside..
The menu is not terribly vast but includes the essentials such as; miso, sushi, sashimi, udon, gyoza, octopus balls, katsu curry, teriyaki and a few authentic surprises that are done incredibly well. It is BYO and cash only, which is an annoyance, but there are many ATM's near by in all fairness. There is a lunch special which is worth checking out.
Tonight I absolutely stuffed myself with two sushi rolls, a share in octopus balls and an udon and only paid $22.70. I don't know about you, but I think that's pretty good, considering the quality food, which is mind blowing and fresh, if I didn't make that clear earlier. The mains range from $10-$16 and entrees $6-$14.
The staff are very friendly and attentive, slightly too busy at times to to be super on the ball, but trust me, once you're there and in the vibe you won't much care. There is very limited seating and opening hours are brief, so best call ahead to avoid disappointment or just get take-away, which they so timely pump out.
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