Kyoto

I went to the restaurant last night with my boyfriend and WE decided that we will NEVER COME BACK AGAIN!!! here is what happenned .....I ordered rice with sashimi topping which should not take more than 10 mins to make. However, we wait for 30 mins... .....then we decided to remind the waitor for the food. We then realized that the order was forgotten without any apology. ....the bill came with unexpectedly far more expensive than we thought. SERVICE CHARGE of 20% .....this is insane. We asked the waitor, a guy with glasses just in case you ever see him ! He rudely replied " the bill is correct, DO YOU WANT ME TO BRING CALCULATOR HERE???

Terrible Experience!!!

NEVER EVER GO BACK AGAIN!!!
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Natalie
1 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Went here last night and it was pretty good. Only paid £20 a head which seemed very reasonable. Started with pork dumplings which are flavoursome and quite soft, a slimy but delicious and pretty looking seaweed salad and some tempura prawns. Sadly the prawns had not had their intestines full of poo removed which really put me off, despite the fact they were fresh and the batter was prefectly light and crispy. We pointed this out and sent the remainder of the dish back and it was removed from the bill. We followed this with a beef teriyaki cooked rare and the beef bimbibop (I think thats what its called) which had really nice crispy burnt bits at the bottom. This dish could have done with a bit more greens and there wasnt really very much beef in it, but the flavour was lovely. Steered clear of a very sweet gloopy plum sauce thatw as served alongside it which would have been overpowering. The teriyaki was tasty but I think I would have preferred it sliced slightly thinner. The staff are really friendly and the clientelle is a nice mix of japanese/ korean people, young couples, tourists and theatre goers. I followed the meal with some warm sake which I really enjoyed. We also had a bottle of red wine (I dont drink wine) but my companion said it wasn't that nice, though it did only cost something like £11. Went out for a cig a couple of times and got a good view of several sheepish gentlemen entering the premesis of an establishment boasting 'Models- 2nd Floor' that was ringt next door to the restaurant. Those models seemed to be doing a roaring trade! I would recommend Kyoto to everyone and looked at their sushi as i was leaving. It looked gorgeous. Think I will order that next time.
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Kedi - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, September 23, 2011

My regular Japanese restaurant! Quite a good menu. Service is good and atmosphere is pleasant. Portion sizes are good, friendly and quick. Only negative points are that they never seem to have a steady supply of Calpico drink!
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Davie
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, August 02, 2011

I go to Kyoto around once a week or so for dinner. The staff and owner are really friendly, and the sushi chef is excellent. If you're lucky enough to be there on a rare quiet evening, ask the chef to make you some special sushi - his creations with toro (usually chutoro), uni, hamachi, octopus and other ingredients are simply fantastic. HIs saba sashimi and sushi are the best in town too, as are his spicy tuna maki. Kyoto also stock a good selection of quality sake, although I'd also recommend the plum wine on warm evenings.
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bokkie
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Went there last week for dinner for the first time. Was pleasantly surprised. Very good food and value for money. Very polite staff. Just a little too packed and decor is average.
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Greedy Pig
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

If you like fresh sushi, sushi kyoto is the place.I would recommend it to all my friends. I've been there for lunch a couple of times too, and it's as good as when i've gone at night.
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Susan
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, April 11, 2011

Lovely little restaurant. Fresh and fast food. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Many japanese in there which I think is a good sign.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 12, 2011

I've been here twice...each time somewhat pressed for time....it is by far the best Japanese food I've had in ages. I've eaten at Nobu ,Zuma etc and this little place just off Greek St in Soho is wonderful.

The sushi and sashimi was excellent. The presentation was lovely.

I also have to highly rate them on some other items that can often be overlooked ,the bathrooms just had all those extra touches, the lighting in the restaurant was perfect....and for once a place that has the music down to a tee...just light real jazz (not musak) in the background.

I'm looking foward to my next visit...with more time on my side!
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, October 17, 2010

Kyoto last week provided me with the best sashimi in London so far. Went for the Omakase Sashimi and was just very positively surprised by the quality and type of fish (uni, toro, etc.) as well as the presentation

Highly, highly recommended!
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Stefan
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 10
Friday, August 27, 2010

Although I expected a good taste, I was extremely depressed.

Vegitables which in a Katsudon was burnt, rice was too least for Pork Katsu.

Sushi's fish was drenched and not tasty, also rice was too least.

I'm assuming I'll never go there again.
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L - View all reviews by this user
5 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Thursday, August 19, 2010