our review
Now open in Shoreditch, this minimalist cafe is part of the ICN Gallery - a new contemporary art space that showcases the work of up-and-coming artists from Japan and other Asian countries. The ICN Cafe serves 'honest-to-goodness Japanese food' and high-quality teas. Locals and gallery visitors can tuck into fresh and authentic Japanese dishes like onigiri (rice balls), chicken karaage, tofu salad and hearty nimono (simmered) dishes like braised chicken and vegetables or minced beef and potatoes in miso.
December 2011
what the critics say
Charmaine Mok - 3/5
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - Foodwise, the cafe doesn't do many hot dishes - apart from miso soup and pre-packed udon noodles - as everything is pre-made and displayed in chillers in the style of the Wasabi or Itsu chains, but with more of a home-style quality. We liked the nimono (simmered dishes) of lotus root, burdock, konnyaku jelly and carrots, and the marinated deep-fried chicken; staff will microwave the food for you. The gallery features its own brand of high-quality Japanese teas from Shizuoka in Honshu, under the AOI brand. We loved the toasty sweetness of their genmaicha (roasted rice with green tea). Come for a chinwag, a brew and perhaps a small wagashi (Japanese confectionery) after some art appreciation.
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