Sakana-tei

Was taken here by a friend as somewhere quiet to eat so wasn't expecting much but the food was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient.

It was packed with Japanese and the odd British customer during the lunch hour so we were warned that the food might take some time but it was no longer than the average in most restaurants.

Highly recommended.
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Sachie
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, September 05, 2008

I had Sashimi-set (£14.50) which was very delicious. Rice and miso soup were also good. I saw two chefs preparing for meals (sashimi and sushi) in front of my seat and really enjoyed that experience.

Waitresses were very friendly and attentive and I had a very good impression towards them. But I overheard the master chef were scolding the other junior chef in front of the customers using nasty words, which was creating bad atmosphere.

The restaurant was not very welcoming. But they certainly serve good meals. I can recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to have good meals but does not care the atmorsphere so much.
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Takashi (Japanese)
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Quite honestly the worst Japanese restaurant experience in London.

The food was mediocre, the staff are snooty and chooses clients (seems only Japanese company expenses are welcome). While I was there, I saw a few foreigners been turned away even though there were many spare tables and those tables remained empty during the entire evening. I can only imagine, that they were not the right customers, to whom they can charge obsene amount of money for what they served.

The manager and his wife were very rude and unprofessional. Very embarrassing for us and for the people who were still dining in the restaurant.

The place is opposite the seedy japanese cabaret club and so may be that's the standard they are aspiring towards.
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Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Yep sure, the decor is a bit tired, but the service is very friendly and the sushi is easily the best I have had outside of Japan. Great for lunch
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 9
Thursday, December 06, 2007

We work very close to this place and it has become the unofficial work canteen. I always eat the same thing, special Chirashi, which is an excellent array of superb fresh sashimi on the chefs very well seasoned rice. However, the best bit is the dobin mushi, a small clay tea-pot filled with the most awesome clear fish broth I have ever had. It's also very good value for money and the staff are always a delight. Of the many Mayfair Japanese restaurants this is the one I go back to time and again.
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Alexander
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, May 07, 2007

Very tasty sushi and sahimi, especially worthwile the lunch menues.

Kind and attentive staff, alas they allow smoking in the whole restaurant which is quite annoying.

Especially recommendable for lunch
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Christian
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Saturday, March 24, 2007

Slightly pricey and with basic decour but really neither can detract from the friendly service and the mouth-watering sushi and sashimi
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Mark
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, February 28, 2007

By far the best sushi in London. Decour is a bit down marke, but the food is top quality. If you want the quality and the flash go to Nobu.
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Chonsp
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 7
Thursday, September 28, 2006