Sushi Waka

I've been to Sushi Waka several times and have always enjoyed good sushi at reasonable prices. A group of ten of us went this week and everybody liked the food, even those who haven't had muh sushi. The hot food might not be as good as some places, but the raw fish was all excellent. We sat upstares on the floor, the service was charming, and at the end of the night, we each paid £35, all full of sushi, beer, and sake. Definitely the best sushi I've had in London without paying twice as much.
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Dan - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 9
Friday, September 05, 2008

sushi waka serves pretty good japanese food. sometimes the food isn't so fresh (especially the raw fish). many of my friends have complained about feeling ill after a meal at sushi waka. the service is friendly although sometimes, as loyal a customer as you might think you are, they are easy to turn you down for a table. the lady who greets you when you walk in can be very rude and a bit of a turn off. a good japanese restaurant but not the best in london.
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mary doe
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Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Sunday, April 06, 2008

We have tried so many Japanese restaurants in London. But Sushi Waka is certainly the best. the food is so fresh and very high quality. the environment is very comfortable. you feel yourself eating at home. very relaxed. highly recommended.
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Vera
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, December 13, 2007

I have tried many Japanese restaurants in London and this Sushi Waka is the best of them for food, atmosphere and value for money.

Inside of the restaurant is decorated in traditional Japanese and the room upstairs are covered by TATAMI and it is quite relaxing.

The quality of the food is excellent and the size of fish on Sushi is unbelievably BIG! I haven't seen such big one even in Japan!!! I love them.

I could see chef makes Sushi at the bar and they are asbolutely fresh.

The problem is that tables are often full. Recommend to book in advance.
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Bastien
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, October 14, 2007

great neighbourhood sushi restaurant -- the best in this bit of n london by far, and that's including some swankier joints in hampstead.

muted atmosphere and shame about the absence of non-smoking, but that seems to be in common with all sushi bars, in my experience.

but still great food and highly recommended.
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charlie
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Thursday, February 01, 2007

A restaurant without a non-smoking area. You can't escape the smoke if you tried. The service was slow but very friendly even through the staff's limited English communication skills. The food is really good, better than your average high street sushi bar. Were overcharged due to mistakes on the bill. Over weekends it's best to book for past 8pm.
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Marius
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Food 9 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Sunday, December 17, 2006

I wish to echo all of the positive comments laid out above. The sushi here is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. I will definitely be going back soon.
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bb
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 02, 2006

Sushi Waka is an unassuming place, with old-fashioned decor, and unpretentious service, and the atmopsphere is friendly without being flashy. The food was excellent, almost up to Donzoko (off Regent Street) standards. The range of traditional dishes on the Japanese menu was impressive, as was the sushi and sashimi, which was fresh, generous, and varied. Sushi Waka is a restaurant I can take my discerning New York friends, without embarassment, as standards here certainly match the general high quality of NYC sushi.
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Hamra
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Very pleased to stmble on this little treasure. Laidback environment. Very friendly, polite and attentive staff who all said a cheery, non-cheesey goodbye when customers left. Excellent, succulent and very fresh sashimi - good value too - a big plate of 5 generous portions, miso, green tea, picled veg and fruit was £13. The sushi looked interesting and generous. Diverse clientele too - couples, families, friends and singles. Good for your sushi fix.
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Lucy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Saturday, February 25, 2006