Tsuru (Mansion House)

We arrived at about 20:45 and sat down and were almost immediately told that the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes despite the fact that the web site shows a closing time of 22:00.

When we ordered drinks my partner's beer was filled well below the measuring line in the glass.

I had the pork katsu curry and the pork was good as was the rice but the bowl and sauce were not very warm.

While I was paying at 21:25 a man came in to order food but was told that the kitchen was closed.
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Gillian - View all reviews by this user
5 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 6
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Had a fantastic chicken katsu curry lunch from Tsuru's new Mansion House restaurant. Smelt and tasted just like they do in Japan! Will be going back soon to try their sushi bento boxes and sides. Was impressed to see that they have authentic Japanese dishes like hijiki seaweed salad and korokke. Lovely staff too - so nice to get service with a smile. Very happy to now have a high quality Japanese place so close to my office.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Had lunch there today, it still has a just opened feel (staff finding their footings - working out how the tills work etc). Not so the Chef, who clearly knew exactly what he was doing.

Ingredients of a noticeably higher quality than the near-by Japanese Canteen yet prices comparable - i.e. better value. + Good to see that the Pork is billed as 'outdoor reared'!

Condiments overpriced.

Interesting looking evening promotion until 18.03.11

Overall v.good, if you've eaten at Japanese Canteen (as lots have) you should give this place a try.
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Richard Hammond
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, February 21, 2011