Japanese
49 Frith Street, London W1D 4SG
Latest critic review: February 05, 2011
Noodle bar in Soho...
Critic Reviews
John Lanchester Guardian
Reviewed on February 05, 2011
"The hot dish was a beef atsu-atsu. I think the meat was brisket; slow-cooked, it was falling into shreds, and came with a broth of beautifully judged weight, meaty and enveloping without being too rich. The balance of these components and the great noodles was unimprovably good." READ REVIEW
"The tempura is impeccable. A plate of mixed veg – okra, broccoli, red pepper, asparagus, mushroom, courgette, something else I forget – was beautifully dry and sparky." READ REVIEW
Chris Pople Cheese & Biscuits
Reviewed by May 17, 2010
"Attractive, unpretentious and with an accessible but pleasingly authentic vibe, it was packed on Friday lunchtime and we even had to wait ten minutes or so for a table for two to become available." READ REVIEW
Kang Leung London Eater
Reviewed on May 10, 2010
"Affordable, quick, deliciously springy noodles, some say a ‘healthy’ alternative and a novelty factor to boot, what’s not to like?" READ REVIEW
Marina O'Loughlin Metro
Reviewed on May 05, 2010
"And I do know that, as with Koya, informal restaurants in Japan tend to focus on one thing – sushi, ramen, tempura – and do it brilliantly." READ REVIEW
Charmaine Mok Time Out
Reviewed on April 27, 2010
"Fitting with the 'do one thing very well' philosophy so common in Japanese restaurant culture, the menu features variants of only udon (no other noodle varieties), listed in a manner that might baffle noodle novices." READ REVIEW
