Crane & Tortoise

39 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PR - View on a map
Telephone: 020 7242 9094

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Overall 7.5
Food 9.0
Service 9.0
Atmosphere 5.0
Value 7.0
Based on 1 reviews

what the critics say

TimeOut

Guy Dimond - 3/5

Thursday, September 24, 2009 - This new Japanese-run cafe-bar has an extensive list of shochu cocktails, Japanese whiskies, sakes and plum wine besides the expected Asahi lager. But it's the bar food which is most impressive, as it's excellent value...our salmon teriyaki was excellent: a fillet of good-quality fish, basted with a light soy sauce enriched with mirin (a sweet cooking liquid), sake and sugar, plus some perfectly cooked rice. Side dishes include agedofu (thick chunks of deep-fried tofu) and 'inside-out' sushi rolls.

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We really enjoy coming to this restaurant at lunch time. Very tasty food and friendly staff. We usually have the Pork Katsu, Chicken Katsu Curry and the Aubergine in sweet miso.. delicious! The restaurant is very quiet during lunch times. Really recommend you give it a go!
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Komal
Overall rating 8 stars
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

This place is excellent. People who actually know about food and drinks! The bartenders seem professionally trained and are way above average in service and skill. Great space to meet friends for drinks or dinner, especially if you want to get away from the drunken fools pub scene that is so prevalent in London. Nice atmosphere and no grumpy employees! The prices are very reasonable for the rare quality of the place.
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LizaC
Overall rating 10 stars
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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