No43 [Restaurants] Restaurants in London that serve Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu is not yet popular enough in London for it to be advertised as the main draw for a restaurant. However, it plays a great […]
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No42 [Restaurant] Sushi at a ramen bar? Whatever next!?
Ramen culture now has firm roots in London, but what is the next step when ramen alone won’t cut it? The culture of eating out […]
No41 [Restaurant] 20 Years of Revolving Sushi in the UK
YO! Sushi first appeared in 1997, in London’s Soho, and went on to become the pioneer of conveyor sushi in the west. The dining […]
No38 [Restaurant] For the love of fusion
Since it opened last September, Nanban has offered a unique culinary experience to awaken all our senses. Nanban is what the Japanese called the “southern […]
No33 [Restaurant] Ramen, a very tasty bite at Muga
Ramen, ramen, ramen, ramen, ramen. Five choices of soup make for a tasty trip to Muga. The latest arrival on the growing London nooble bar […]
No24 [Restaurant] Heat, Meat, and Umami 2/2
Heat, Meat, and Umami 2/2 Explore the luscious, meaty world of Japanese-style yakiniku at newly opened Kintan in Chancery Lane. Through an elegantly understated doorway […]
No23 [Restaurant] Yakiniku, the next food boom
Yakiniku, the next food boom Everybody knows about sushi and ramen, but there is also another intriguing type of Japanese restaurant to discover. Sushi and […]
No16 [Restaurant] A taste of Nagoya
A taste of Nagoya Throughout Japan there are regional specialities alongside common dishes which can be found all over the country. ‘Nagoya Restaurant’, located n […]
No16 [Eating] Winter warmers
Winter warmers The owners of the quite splendid Cocoro in Marylebone have just opened a sister restaurant in Holborn on Coptic Street. It is more […]
No14 [Restaurant] The city’s hidden gem
The city’s hidden gem Tucked away among the diamond shops of Hatton Gardens in central London lies a hidden Japanese gem. ‘Tajima-Tei’ restaurant is on […]
No13 [Restaurant] So much fusion
So much fusion So restaurant is a Japanese fusion restaurant hidden in the black alleys of Piccadilly Circus. It serves modern Japanese food fused with […]
No11 [Restaurant] Harmony in Mayfair
Harmony in Mayfair Tucked away among the bustle and boutiques of London’s Mayfair on a side street lies a Japanese restaurant called Nagomi that is […]
No10 [Restaurant] Authentic family-run sushi bar in Camden Town
Authentic family-run sushi bar in Camden Town Sushi is undoubtedly the most famous Japanese dish, comprising of vingered rice either rolled up (maki) or set […]
No9 [Restaurant] Pot luck in West London
Pot luck in West London There are several well-known one pot dishes in Japan. Sukiyaki, which we`ve covered in ZOOM magazine before, and Shabu-shabu, are […]
No7 [Restaurant] iBUKi: Breathing New Life Into Japanese Cuisine!
iBUKi: Breathing New Life Into Japanese Cuisine! Aunique and attractively modern Japanese sushi restaurant has recently opened in Maida Vale and there is no doubt […]
No5 [Restaurant] Singing the praises of Suki-yaki
Singing the praises of Suki-yaki One of the most satisfying things about eating out in Japan is the number of dishes cooked right in front […]
No4 [Restaurant] In the market for chirashizushi
In the market for chirashizushi Chirashizushi, or ‘scattered sushi’ sounds like what might happen if you ask a particularly temperamental sushi chef for some ketchup […]
No3 [Restaurant] Oodles of noodles at Ittenbari
Oodles of noodles at Ittenbari There is a scene in the quirky 80s film comedy ‘Tampopo’, where an old ramen master teaches his young pupil […]
No2 [Restaurant] Celebrate the finest steak in the world at Matsuri
Celebrate the finest steak in the world at Matsuri Wagyu – The Holy Grail for any lover of red meat seeking the ultimate steak. Prized […]
No1 [Restaurant] A taste of Kyûshû, in Marylebone
A taste of Kyûshû, in Marylebone Japanese food for many people means one thing – sushi. Tempura, tonkatsu curry and bento boxes may also figure, […]