surely we need sushi

[mamafeelgood]

why do we not have a good sushi place here? or a sushi/noodle place like fujyama in brixton?

[shambles]

i know! would be great....has been noted before on this forum..but alas no sign of anything Japanese just yet:'(

[bald marauder]

Hope some budding restaurateurs (is that how you spell it?) are listening!

I know there are 'Japanese places in Catford and over Crystal Palace way - but having tried them both they are well below standard on the food and well above on the prices. Not a good experience and not good value for money. If you're going to do Japanese food really well, you need to have (at least one) real Japanese chef. (Sorry all you Chinese people doing Japanese food - you're lovely, but the food sucks.)

I think Pham Sushi on Whitecross Street, Clerkenwell is a great example of a 'neighbourhood' Japanese restaurant, great food, down to earth decor but smart enough (not trying to be trendy) and reasonably affordable mid-market prices (circa ?18 per head for starters, mains and desert with green tea and water - though if you choose your dishes you can eat well for less).

Bring it on!

[spymum]

There's Oishi in Streatham that is pretty darn good - I dont think they are Japanese (though I might be wrong!)

But yes! Sushi in ED NOW!!! Please!

spymum

(Blog: Posh Mum)

[mockney piers]

Well Ubon's a mere stones throw away *ahem* on the isle of dogs.

A tad* pricey, but magnificent views, great sushi and service and the black cod, simply stunning!!

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[Jeremy]

We thought the one is Crystal Palace (Edo) was quite good... the sushi was expensive, but rice & noodle dishes were good value. Overall quality not bad. Although the staff in there were not Japanese.

[mamafeelgood]

fujyama in brixton deliver to here

[clare]

did anyone try the sushi from the friday stall on northcross road a while back?

[Keef]

Raw fish is so wrong!!! In fact, fish in general isn't a fave of mine I must admit..... Fish finger sandwiches aside of course ;-)

[timtim]

(Keef, I can highly recommend the fish-finger sandwiches at "The Ship" in Wandsworth Town.)

[Vickster]

bald marauder Wrote:

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> Hope some budding restaurateurs (is that how you

> spell it?) are listening!

> I know there are 'Japanese places in Catford and

> over Crystal Palace way - but having tried them

> both they are well below standard on the food and

> well above on the prices. Not a good experience

> and not good value for money. If you're going to

> do Japanese food really well, you need to have (at

> least one) real Japanese chef. (Sorry all you

> Chinese people doing Japanese food - you're

> lovely, but the food sucks.)

> I think Pham Sushi on Whitecross Street,

> Clerkenwell is a great example of a

> 'neighbourhood' Japanese restaurant, great food,

> down to earth decor but smart enough (not trying

> to be trendy) and reasonably affordable mid-market

> prices (circa ?18 per head for starters, mains and

> desert with green tea and water - though if you

> choose your dishes you can eat well for less).

> Bring it on!

Pham Sushi is the best ever! I always order from there when working late (2 mins from work) and adore their crunchy tuna rolls.

[bailey]

i heard that a bento box delivery service for SE22 was coming soon

anyone else know about this ?

[bald marauder]

Haha! Spot on Vickster, I love the crunchy tuna rolls too - and especially the fact that they're not even listed on the menu! ;)

[spymum]

Went to Ubon - food tophole but was in a mood with the husband as I thought we were going to Nobu!!! (Of Boris Becker cupboard fame).

Sulked until husband finally took me to Nobu - saw Ant&Dec, bald Little Britain guy and sat next to George Lucas!!! (No Boris Becker alas).

What is the Fujiyama delivery sushi like - any good?! (Cheaper than Ubon andNobu!)

spymum

(blog: Posh Mum)

[mockney piers]

Ha ha, very funny.

I specifically chose ubon over nobu because the food's identical (it's a very posh chain after all), it's about thruppence ha'penny cheaper and it's not a haven for jumped-up egomaniac z list 'celebrities', but then I tend toward misanthropic at the best of times!

I trust you attacked George Lucas with chopsticks in his eyes for his hideous betrayal of my childhood.

[fractionater]

get a Yo Sushi on Lordship Lane.... that will keep the chain haters busy!

[spadetownboy]

wagamama hits the spot for me,walshes old site would be just the spot for it.

[Jeremy]

Wagamama is an insult to Japanese food!

[spadetownboy]

each to their own but i find it presses all the right buttons.

[shambles]

same here - i would be happy if a wagamama opened on LL..

[mockney piers]

I liked Wagamamas when it first opened, but over the years it's got pricier and the servings smaller and the quality has dropped a tad (god, i'm sounding like snorky). Like a maccy d's it can still be the right place at the right time occasionally.

I go to a fantastic little Vietnamese place in Camden on Parkway about a minute's walk from the wagamama's outside my office door and its far far superior and alot cheaper.

If this sort of thing's your bag though, locally I highly recommend Buddha Jazz on Grove Lane too.

[spymum]

Trust me Mockney, I had to be physically restrained from plonking myself at his table, having a swig of his sake and demanding to know what possessed him to ruin my Star Wars forever!! I was hustled away by the elbow to avoid a scene!

And why don't we get a Yo Sushi and a Wagagmama!? ;-) heh heh!

spymum

(blog: Posh Mum)

[clare]

My vote goes to Itsu - nice food and hint of danger

[spadetownboy]

yeh you come out with a warm all over glow.

[snorky]

I am a sushi beast

Yo sushi is referred to as "Malayusian sushi" by the Japanese - thats not entirely complimentary

Wagamama is OK as japanses ish fast food, but is just another themed noodle bar really

EDO in Crystal palace is OK, but not japanese - Its Thai run ( my mistake !!!)

Fujiyama in Brix is good quaklity ramen/noodles/japanses sytle carbo bulk , but avoid the sushi - it also delivers to ED - not cheap tho'