Harden's survey result
Summary
“Delicious steamed bao buns with great fillings” are the star turn at these “loud” and dynamic izakayas (Japanese gastropubs) in Covent Garden and Fitzrovia, backed up by raw fish and hot-stone rice dishes. The newer, bigger Fitzrovia branch, near Oxford Circus, adds a selection of Peruvian-fusion Nikkei plates. They are part of the Bone Daddies group, whose Australian founder, Ross Shonhan, departed in 2020 for pastures new in Dubai.
Summary
This “fun and exciting” Soho basement is a Japanese take on the Asian steamed bun phenomenon. Part of the Bone Daddies group, fans say its dishes are “always superbly cooked and presented”, but ratings were dragged down this year by a significant minority who reckon it’s just “overpriced and quite average”. Top Tip: oft-nominated for its brunch.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Pretheatre | £22.00 | £24.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £39.00 | |
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| Brunch | £46.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 40.00 | Always available | 8 |
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £3.00 | £15.20 | £4.30 | £6.80 |
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| Wine per bottle | £19.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
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