Edokko

We were there two weeks ago, sitting in the interesting horigotatsu-style room upstairs where we had to take our shoes off.

The atmosphere and the sushi definitely reminded us of our food journey in Tokyo last year. Uni is best we ever tasted in London with no bitter aftertaste. Authentic setting and authentic food! We absolutely need to go back.
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FineDiningExplorer - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, March 14, 2008

First time to Edokko this past weekend and this was the best sashimi i have had in london - it was so fresh and beautiful. Otherwise rest of dishes were very traditional japanese and were equivalent to what i have had in past. Great little restaurant. Meal was £92 for 2 sharing 1 dessert - sushi + sashimi is expensive but the best things on the menu.
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Have attempted to visit twice before and failed, but finally managed it last Friday. I am very glad that I persevered. We (three of us) all had the dinner set. Started off with edamame which (I was very glad to note) was not oversalted, like some versions you could get in other Japanese restaurants. The sashimi that followed was very good. Fresh and well cut and presented. Notwithstanding that they only offered tuna and salmon, it was still very much enjoyed. I had the yakitori afterwards, which was simply sublime, whilst my boyfriend had the tempura. He said that the vegetable tempura was better than the prawn, but all was of a very high quality. The next dish was assorted sushi. I was slightly disappointed here, because the fish was not of the same quality as the sashimi (perplexing, I know). Although the rice was in the right fan-shape, it tasted a bit old and hard. It was almost as if the sushi was made in advance and left standing before being served. However, am pleased to report that the ikura was not too salty and the tamago (egg) is one of the best I have tasted in London. The miso soup was really decent and we finished off with green-tea ice cream. My favourite. I really enjoyed the dinner. The service was attentive, polite and non-intrusive. I felt as if I was back in Japan. It was that good. I think the lunch menus are probably better value for money. Too bad I don't work near by. Will definitely be coming back.
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Twentycents - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, September 25, 2007

I have been searching and searching for 'the' japanese restaurant for a few years. Been to almost all the top ones in London. This place is truly one of London's best kept secrets. The sashimi was perfect, in temperature and texture. The fattest tuna is exquisite. The atmosphere is cosy and pleasant, very laid back. If you go, you msut try the black cod, the tempura batter is perfect! The best sashimi ihave tastest, and I have tasted many! I will be back for more and more!
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, September 08, 2007

Absolutely the best Japanese I have ever had in the UK. You cannot beat it. The food was equisite. I am already adreaming about the food as I read this. 100% highly recommended. Very good service, affordable and again food to die for. Highly recommended, have booked again for next week!
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, September 08, 2007

Best Japanese restaurant in town. Friends took us here as a surprise and the staff was very friendly and attentive, the food was of the highest quality! It really deserves all the good reviews!
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Anna
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, July 18, 2007

My father set up this restaurant several years ago but now it is owned and run by the head chef - Ito-san. I always used to look forward to eating there and have honestly not come across better Japanese food anywhere (but then again I have yet to visit Japan). Ito-san's attention to detail is impeccable and all the Tofu is home-made fresh (his family in Japan run a Tofu shop). My personal favourite at Edokko was always the sushi and sashimi and there are always daily specials written onto the wooden boards hanging behind the sushi counter - just ask what they are!
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C Park
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, April 29, 2007

I can only agree with the reviews already posted here. I took my girlfriend for her birthday last week, I booked for a friday night, and thanks to the advice from a previous review, requested one of the sunken tables upstairs. From the outside, my girlfriend in particular was apprehensive about the place, but I reassured her that looks can be deceiving, which they certainly were! The service is second-to-none, with the waitresses always willing to help and make suggestions with the menu for newcomers to japanese cuisine. The food is superb, beautifully (and authentically) presented and delicious! Coupled with the most perfect atmosphere, this is far more than just an eating experience. We decided to choose from the a la carte menu rather than the set menu, and every dish that arrived continued to impress! We completely lost track of time, and three hours later were still relaxing with a cup of green tea, shoeless, comfortable and utterly satisfied!! At just over £100 for the two of us, with drinks, we will definitely be returning!
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Lewis Couchman
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, February 08, 2007

It really is an amazing restaurant.

Perhaps it doesn't look super fancy from outside but looks are very deceiving.

The staff are excellent, the food is outstanding.

Their lunchtime set menus are just incredible - Sushi & Sashimi, Sushi & Tempura the list goes on.

Don't bother going anywhere else - Edokko is simply the bsuiness. The kitchen does close at 2pm on weekdays and booking is usually a good idea !
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Steve Wynne
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, December 04, 2006

My girlfriend and I went to this restuarant for a pre-show dinner, and we quickly fell in love with design of the place. Although i've never been to japan, it all seemed quite authentic, and the way that all the other customers were speaking fluently to the waiters gave me the impression that Edokko actually conveys what japanese cuisine is all about. The service was friendly and speedy. The food was also a big positive point,and this is why we ended spending £55 alone on food, because we couldn't get enough of it!I would recommend this restuarant to anyone who wants to try real japanese food, in a japanese environment, outside of japan.
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Anthony Greenwood
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, July 31, 2006