Bincho Yakitori Soho

the food is mouth watering , they have pre theatre set menu if you come before 7 around £12per person. The Seven Samurai is a good deal if you want to try the 7 popular grilled skewers. the salads are beautifully made large size can be shared with 2 people, the side dish are also good size if you hungry. for desserts I would recommend Soymilk doughnuts if your sharing or my favourite the baked chocolate.
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yaame
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

I still remember my wonderful experience in Kyoto of yakitori skewers. Bincho is good and can be quite pricey actually as those sticks can suddenly add up to quite a bit.

The highlights for me here were the chicken oyster, uzura bacon and soymilk doughnuts.

You definitely can't compare to what can be eaten in Japan and in that sense, doesn't beat my Japan experience.

Have I found an alternative to Bincho in London? The answer to that is no. So if you are keen on skewers, head here.
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Chopstix2Steaknives - View all reviews by this user
6 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Monday, October 17, 2011

Had a very nice dinner here last night with a good friend.

Booked very last minute and have never been before but the food, staff and atmosphere is really great.

Will definitely go there again!!
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Matthias
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, September 25, 2011

The food at the Bincho is particularly lovely, especially the Shitake mushrooms and Edamame. The dishes are a little small for the price but the staff are very pleasant and accommodating. I will definitely be returning, but when my wallet has recovered (food was a little pricey)
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Jonathan
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Went there yesterday night and what a spot! We was 4 seating on the back where they have a lounge, quite hot through but i think I know why:

At Bincho they have loud music (I asked where they get their CDs from, the waitress told me that a DJ was playing on monday), smoke from the grills, group of guys doing private party around the bar, etc...

It is like going back to shinjuku were places are vibrant and full of speedy waitresses carring small plates and big bottles of sake

About food too: back like in Japan, lovely chicken oyster, special chicken skin skewers, asparagus and bacon, mushroom, garlic rice and much more.

About Drinks: Sake of 2Litres and asahi super dry can't beat it.

I really liked it and my mates too. I will recommend it and probably go back after next payday ; )

PS: about previous review - you didn't see Bincho at full potential and you didn't really review the restaurant experience.... poor
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M. Corbin
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Me and my friend visited this restaurant a couple of days ago. We did not know the opening hours for its dinner starts at 5, we were about 30 minutes earlier when we reached there. As my friend has currently broke her knee, we politely ask the owner whether he can offer us a seat to wait inside or even outside the restaurant. The manager was so rude that yells at us" If you go to a bank and it is closed, you can do nothing. I have dozens of thing to do. Go to the other restaurant!" As we have heard some quite positive review of this restaruant, we still wish to try its food to be fair. we wait outside until 5, had one of its selected dishes. To be honest, the taste was ok. None of the waiters come to serve us except one of them came in the middile asking if we were going to order more. When we say " no, thank you" she actually sneered. When the bill came, I saw there is an optional service charge. For such a poor service I do not think it worth a penny of charging. I require the waiter to remove it from the bill and guess what, she refused to do so!!!!! My firend pointed at the bill said:" you said it is optional here" She answed" what is optional? I don't know what is optional."

We definitely will not go back again. Just want to prevent more people from beging treated like this. Or, maybe we are not rich enough to be taken into consideration by this Restaurant.
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Joseph
2 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Went for lunch here early one Saturday a few weeks ago. A lot larger on the inside than expected from the small front, the restaurant was pretty empty, but we chose to sit at the grill and watch the cooking. Contrary to some of the other reviews, service was ok, but then it was quiet. Portions are small, and if you're hungry I think a big meal could work out pricey, but I really enjoyed the yakitori and was impressed by the interesting menu. Lots of interesting choices with a good mix of meat, veg and fish based dishes. Looking forward to going back and trying a few more dishes soon.
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Wooly - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

First time to this restaurant yesterday. Food was good but portion was on the small side. It was busy so we got seated wherever was available - on the bar in front of the grill/kitchen - not a good idea, but we didn't want to wait. We came out really smelly, our clothes and hair. Service was OK. Food was quick. Will I recommend this restaurant? yes I would, but better to pre-book a table away from the grill. To comment on a previous review, why is people making a fuss on service charge? Optional or not, it is understood to be added to the bill. It was on the menu to be seen before you even get in the restaurant. You'd only argue about paying it if the service was poor, or it's a self service place. I suggest people should ask before they order rather than arguing about it afterwards.
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:Denise
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Monday, February 07, 2011

Moved to London from Tokyo 3 weeks ago and was really missing food from Home. This place was recommended to me by some local Japanese people and is exactly what I was looking for. The place was full of Japanese and had a really authentic 'Izakaya' ambience. Service was quick and friendly but best of all was the food -The skewers are grilled over charcoal and taste exactly as they do back home. The Japanese chef was also very friendly and is happy to prepare nearly any part of a chicken if you request. Salads were super fresh and the rice with kimchi was amazing. Desserts were also good. Prices are not cheap but offer good value considering the quality. One word of warning: as in Japan this place is extremely noisy, something to bear in mind if you are on business or with family.
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Keito - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 05, 2010

Had high expecations and took some Japanese visitors for dinner here...

Big disappointment sadly. Dishes arrived tepid and were soon cold. The service and surroundings where also underwhelming and we were all less than impressed and won't be returning.

Very mediocre experience. Best to leave Japanese cuisine to the Japanese I think rather than some substandard UK pastiche.
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Sally Underwood
3 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Saturday, August 14, 2010