Donzoko

Distinctly average. i've lived in tokyo for several years and i visit london japanese restaurants regularly. this place is very average. all the right dishes are there, but the execution is off.
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tom
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Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Firstly, we were told that we only had an hour to eat, which was fine since it was a Friday. After 20 minutes of ordering our food and since the portions were smaller than expected, we decided we should order more dishes. What was disappointing was that we were denied that option since our table was only for an hour. But it was only after 20 minutes. It seemed like they just wanted us to leave as soon as possible and proved right when we asked for the bill. The waiter did not look at us when we got the bill and after we paid. I thought that was very rude and overall very disappointed.
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310 - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Monday, June 09, 2008

A real Japanese experience, Izakaya style and outstanding value for money. Great menu with incredible selection, sushi and sashimi is among the best in london, tempura batter as light as can be and a great selection of japanese sochu. It is informal and cosy, and all about the food which is quite refreshing as japanese eateries in London tend to be alot about the glossy interiors. It is a very small restaurant, usually filled with japanese clientel, and you must be prepared to wait for a table. The service is efficient though not particularly amicable, though the slightly scary mama-san is unintentionally quite entertaining. Highly recommended!
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Deirdre
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, May 16, 2008

Stunning food. Particularly the sashimi which is as fresh as can be. The menu is massive and a bit overwhelming at first glance, but you can't go wrong with the sushi and sashimi platters which come in three grades. Three of us shared the "superior" one (the middle grade - £20 or so) of each. Made for a perfect dinner with the addition of miso soup and some dumplings.

The service/surroundings etc aren't exactly amazing, but then they're sort of beside the point. It's not Nobu, but in many ways that's quite a good thing. More space in the broom cupboard for a start.
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James
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, March 26, 2008

regular for lunch superb authentic quality food - check out the soft shell crab.
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jonathan salt
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, March 01, 2008

I'm Japanese and I can tell you that this is a very good value Izakaya style restaurant. Varied menu, good food, brilliant Japanese cocktail menu, good service and good value. Excellent location too.
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MM
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, October 22, 2007

Freshest sushi I've had in London. I've eaten here 3 times and it's always been great.
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Ben
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Monday, July 02, 2007

Having lived in Japan, this seems to be one of the few 'real' japanese restuarants in London (found so far anyway). Service isn't the fastest, but not really a problem when the food's worth waiting for. Their helpings of Sashimi are amost too generous!, but always fresh and definitely authentic , good japaneses food .(shame we can't join the rest of the japs downstairs though!)
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Jeni Suttie
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Saturday, June 30, 2007

Just had what we hoped was a reasonably quick and cheap lunch at Donzoko. Not particularly quick or cheap - £45 for 2 without service and took about 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Plus side was that the food was lovely and as fresh as could be. We saw it being made in front of us. It is expensive - £8 for 2 pieces of prawn tempura??? It's definitely worth a go and much nicer than the nearby Itsu or Yo!Sushi! and the service did the job - just a shame that it's not a little cheaper. |
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Rachel - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Monday, March 19, 2007

I and my wife have eaten here regularly now for 5 years. The sushi is always well prepared and fresh. There is an interesting selection of japanese dishes. In the time we have eaten here I have never had a bad dish. The service is generally good although some of the waiters'/waitresses' English is not perfect. I find it helps to have a go at pronouncing the Japanese names. The Lady who runs the establishments is always very helpful andcureous
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Michael
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, February 05, 2007