![]() Order your udon or rice dishes from the till and wait for your ticket to be called (which doesn’t take long), before nabbing a table either inside or out, or at the standing counter for a quick udon fix. ![]() Tucked just off the main road, the place is easy to spot as there are almost always queues at the door. Koya Ko, founded by Shuko Oda and John Devitt, is the latest addition to trendy Broadway Market. Sophie KnightĪddress: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY Other location: Covent Garden Website: īest for: unfussy udon on the go Dish to order: Ko Meaty If you don’t fancy sharing, there are large plates of T-bone steak and black cod, or for an extra special occasion order the Japanese Kobe and wagyu beef ishiyaki – Sushisamba is one of the few restaurants in the word to serve Kobe. As for sushi rolls, be sure to order the popular Samba London packed with fresh tuna, salmon and hamachi. Share a few plates between the group: our favourites were the succulent wagyu gyozas, rich salmon ceviche and the soft pork belly skewer coated with butterscotch miso and a side of sweet Peruvian corn. Sip on crafted cocktails and watch while the chefs cook charcoal anticuchos (Peruvian skewers) on an open fire and handcraft sushi rolls in front of you. There are two outposts in London with menus that combine flavours from Japan, Brazil and Peru: dine 39 floors up in Heron Tower with bird’s-eye views over London – the ultimate celebration and date spot – or in the Covent Garden restaurant for a more relaxed dinner. Sushisamba made a name for itself thanks to its top-tier sushi, elaborate decor and sky high dining experience. Sophie KnightĪddress: 1a Phillimore Gardens, London W8 7QB Other locations: Oxford Circus and Covent Garden Website: īest for: sushi and views Dish to order: black cod If buns aren’t your thing there’s also mains of poke don and hot stone rice. Buns are served in a traditional steamed basket with a side of sauces, salad and pickles for you to stuff in. As for large plates, of course buns must be ordered – choose from plenty of meats to fill your buns, including grain-fed ribeye steak and crispy piglet belly, or vegetarian portobello mushrooms. ![]() Fresh, hand rolled sushi was another hit – we loved the seared tuna flavoured with truffle oil. Other stand out dishes were the grilled broccoli with orange miso and bubu arare, and the crunchy corn tempura served with a citrus dressing. Recommended to us by our server as the most popular dish, the Korean fried wings came dripping in a spicy sour sauce and were our firm favourite. Come hungry – with a menu focused on sharing plates and each tasting better than the last, you’ll want to try it all. Grab a table in an elevated booth or near the back wall, which is covered in Japanese cartoons and illuminated by neon lights.Īs its name suggests, the menu is centred around tasty Japanese meats and fluffy gua bao buns to cram full of your favourite flavours. Just off Holland Park in Kensington, Flesh & Buns (from the brains behind Bone Daddies and Shack Fuyu) makes for the perfect brunch spot post-park stroll, or fun late night supper with a large group. ![]() Best for: fluffy buns Dish to order: Japanese fried chicken bun
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