Harden's survey result
Summary
This “well-established Twickenham no-frills Japanese restaurant” has an “unchanging menu that never fails to deliver” – “it’s so difficult to get a table and you know why when you eat there: high-quality food at sensible prices”. “Bobby on front of house is great – he knows his locals and welcomes everyone like an old friend”. “The food is fantastic too – we always leave feeling we have had a feast”.
Summary
A “Twickenham institution”, this “small and very basic” Japanese canteen “is an absolute gem, with food to rival the top London restaurants” and “unassuming, hard-working owners and staff”. The “incredible service” is led by “the constantly friendly Bobby on front of house”, while “the menu is unchanging but consistently delivers good-quality sushi and Japanese dishes”.
Summary
“Consistently good-quality sushi and Japanese food at reasonable prices” overcomes the “basic but adequate” setting of this relatively new (est. 2017) family-run outfit, while “Bobby, on front of house, knows and greets his regulars with a cheery and friendly welcome”.
Summary
Despite the “very basic setting”, this family-run Japanese is a superb performer, turning out “great sushi” (but not just) and elevated by the “super-friendly manager, Bobby, who always remembers and welcomes patrons”. “It’s great value for what you get and you leave feeling like you’ve had a banquet.”
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30 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LJ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
30 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3LJ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑10 pm |
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