Harden's says
On the site that was for over half a century Geales (RIP) – this new urban-grunge, Mexican/Japanese hang out is the antithesis of the traditional English fish ’n’ chips restaurant that preceded it.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“With its eclectic Mexican/Japanese fusion fare”, this duo of funky bar-restaurants offer a “fun” time as a “great location for drinks and snacks with fabulous cocktails and tacos” and is “especially good if you’re dining with a few people so you can share dishes”. At least that’s what most folks feel about these surprisingly vibey and “buzzy” haunts in Notting Hill and by Liverpool Street station. On the downside, “it is easy to rack up a large bill and service can be erratic”. Where such criticisms are made, it’s mostly concerning the larger, newer EC2 branch (“had a rooftop meal in the City and although we knew it would not be ‘bargain basement’, we felt we were treated like cash-machines to be brought in and moved out again as quickly as possible”). See also Juno and Luna. Top Menu Tip – “nearly everything is gluten-free” and also nut-free.
Summary
This Mexican/Japanese hybrid in Notting Hill offers ‘gangster tacos’ served with Japanese elegance – and provides “the best fun dining out I have had in a long while”, full of “exciting, flavour-packed mouthfuls”. Finnish-born founder Markus Thesleff coined the label ‘Baja Nihon’ to cover a cuisine that does not exist elsewhere, and has taken over the site occupied by legendary fish ’n’ chip restaurant Geales (RIP) for more than 50 years. Top Tip – “it’s great for allergies – the entire menu is GF and you’d have no idea!”
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Los Mochis Restaurant Diner Reviews
"This is a lively place but ordinary food. It is not fusion; some dishes may be a bit Japanese and some maybe more Mexican but there is no fusion of the two; putting a little bit of guacamole on top of sushi doesn’t really count. And at £90/head including one cocktail and a glass of wine each it is not worth it. Service is quick so that further undermines value for money."
"Food was good. Service was helpful but frustratingly slow. Would have scored the ambience higher but for the loud house music that detracted from the colourful Mexican decor. "
"Interesting fusion food in a fun atmosphere. Great cocktails."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 9 am‑12 am |
| Sunday | 9 am‑10:30 pm |
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