Yoisho

Wow this place was good. It was a bit warm at the bar due to the grill, and was filled with Japanese people, which I took to be a good sign. I had no idea what to order, but the waitress steered me towards the specials menu. Raw salmon and salmon roe over rice, duck yakitori, prawn fritters. The best might have been the homemade tofu, which they bring out and cook in a small pot in front of you. When the flame goes out they bring you a small bowl of sauce, which you add to the custard-like tofu to taste. I washed it all down with an Asahi Black. Delicious!
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pokey
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, June 25, 2008

proper japanese food . always fun atmosphere full of japanese businessmen which says a lot of this place. not particulary clean or cheap but this is the real deal , feels like downtown daikayama.
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d brown
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 6
Sunday, May 25, 2008

A nice little restaurant with great food - the omelettes and the aubergine in miso sauce are particularly good. However, the prices are on the high side, even for Japanese food - particularly for the decent, but unexceptional sashimi. It's not difficult for the bill to reach £35 per head - and although this is a good place to eat, it's not worth that. Service charge is included and, although it is friendly, it is fairly disorganised.
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dawnage - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Saturday, June 23, 2007

THIS IS A DINGY LITTLE PLACE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE FOUND. THE FOOD IS WELL ABOVE MOST WESTERN VIEW OF JAPANESE FOOD AND THE SERVICE AMICABLE...SHHH...KEEP IT SECRET.
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TIM - View all reviews by this user
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Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

I had a dinner at this restaurant with my friends, and very unpleasant night, and the worst restaurant I've ever gone in the UK.

Service was terrible, the food was tasteless, and for the bad service and the poor food, the bill was very expensive. (Service is automatically charged.)

I will never go back again.
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A Japanese in London
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Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, November 08, 2006

As as been already said, a thoroughly authentic Japanese pub/izakiya. Food is of a decent standard and service is not bad. I would certainly recommend this to any Japanese living or visiting London and also to anyone who thinks Japanese food is Wagamama and Yo Sushi! The only problem with Yoisho is that the bill can get out of control if you're not careful. The nabe is good but terribly overpriced and only available as a double portion, which seems unecessary. Also some of the sake's are, whilst good quality, pretty expensive. An after work bash here can easily run into over 50 pounds a head, when 30 would be nearer the mark. Still, a great, down to earth, piece of Japan in the heart of London.
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P. Martin
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 4
Friday, February 24, 2006

authentic japanese cuisine at reasonable prices. good sashimi, gyoza and tempura. soups were light and flavourful too. cosy ambience and friendly staff. highly recommended!!
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anonymous
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Friday, January 13, 2006