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Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Bethnal Green, handy to know about for bottomless brunches.

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Summary

£43
    £
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Top-end sushi for a fair price” is the deal at this Bethnal Green izakaya from Claire Su, who delights her guests with “the freshest sushi and some great hot dishes too”. The weekday bento-box lunches are extremely good value, and the “unlimited brunch (starters, sashimi and maki rolls) on Saturdays is fantastic”. Top Menu Tip – “don’t get me started on the butter fish”.

Summary

£43
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Upbeat Bethnal Green izakaya, created four years ago by Claire Su (who converted the premises her parents ran as Noodle King). Praised for its “fresh sushi and interesting small plates”, it’s also known as a venue for cocktails and bottomless brunch.

Summary

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

“Fantastic, very fresh sushi, and top hot dishes too” (from chef Eduardo Agauiar) win praise for this “local gem” – an izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Bethnal Green, whose owner Claire Su converted it from the premises previously run by her parents as a noodle bar (Noodle King). It’s more vibey than more traditional Japanese locals, and does a handy line in bottomless brunches.

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Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Starter Main Pudding
£3.50 £16.90 £3.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £26.00
Filter Coffee £2.80
Extras  
Service 10.00%
185 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6AB
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11 pm
SundayCLOSED

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