Harden's says

Popular sushi stop that spawned a London sibling in 2020.

survey result

Summary

£45
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3
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4
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“What a wonderful experience” – this original of what is now a national chain (branches in Bristol, London and Solihull) serves “wonderful sushi” and other Japanese dishes that are “as good if not better since it moved to larger premises”“the most stressful part of visiting is choosing from the menu!”. Top Tip – “the aptly named volcano roll”.

Summary

£42
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3
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4
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Thankfully now moved to a larger location, so it’s a bit easier to get a booking” – this funky-looking Japanese is no longer a 20-set basement on Regent Street and is now on its way to becoming a national chain with a London sibling opening in 2020 and a new Bristol branch announced in 2021. It wins praise for its “excellent sushi” and “great variety” of other dishes.

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Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£3.90 £15.90 £4.50 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.20
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
Opening hours
Monday11:30 am‑11 pm
Tuesday11:30 am‑11 pm
Wednesday11:30 am‑11 pm
Thursday11:30 am‑11 pm
Friday11:30 am‑12 am
Saturday11:30 am‑12 am
Sunday11:30 am‑11 pm

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