Harden's survey result
Summary
“This longstanding Clapham stalwart with a nightclub vibe” from a trio of ex-Nobu chefs celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, with a “broader than Nobu” menu that “works well in the most part” – and it’s “good value, too”. There’s the occasional complaint that the “noirish decor lends a bleakness to the ambience”.
Summary
This “longstanding Clapham local fave” – run by three “Nobu refugee” chefs – “keeps knocking out very good-to-exceptional sushi and sashimi” after almost 25 years (although some of the cooked dishes are less successful). “Service is local, friendly and charming but can seem overrun”, and the “ambience is Nobu-meets-nightclub”.
Summary
This “modern Japanese” with a “clubby and bouncy vibe” has been a hit on Clapham High Street since three former Nobu chefs opened it 23 years ago, and it remains a “very popular” destination for cocktails and fusion bites. Always “a slightly idiosyncratic” place – this issue was more to the fore this year with incidents of “erratic” or “uncoordinated” service, and one or two fears that the “huge” menu is being “dumbed down”.
Summary
“Excellent modern Japanese food with a twist” has given this Clapham local a cutting-edge vibe that has barely faltered since its launch in 2001 by a trio of ex-Nobu chefs. Top Menu Tips – “perfect black cod (gin dara) and the best scallops ever: presented flaming in a sea shell with enoki mushrooms in a creamy chilli sauce with the crunch of tobiko. Sublime!”
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5-7 Voltaire Rd, London, SW4 6DQ
Restaurant details
Tsunami Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Acceptable Japanese food though noirish decor lends a bleakness to the ambience"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.10 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
5-7 Voltaire Rd, London, SW4 6DQ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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