Near Me — Best Japanese in North London

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Omakase Sushi

The restaurant is owned by fish wholesalers, ensuring exceptional quality; critics highlight the sea bream as a 'benchmark' and appreciate the use of freshly grated wasabi.

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Udon with Aubergine

Described as a 'really nice bowl to chew and slurp on,' this dish features gooey aubergine slices and puffed tofu in a 'gentle but umami-rich' soy-based broth.

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Zanmai Chirashi

A 'visually stunning' bowl described as having a 'superb' taste; it features high-quality ingredients including snow crab, scallop, yellowtail, and marinated mackerel on mixed vegetable sushi rice.

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Tsukune

Hardens reviewers consistently praise the 'wonderful' yakitori prepared at the grill bar; these chicken meatballs remain the gold standard for their authentic robata style.

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Fatty Tuna Nigiri

Praised for 'excellent quality fish' that reviewers claim rivals 'proper omakase counter places' costing well over £100 per head.

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Pork Katsu

Described as a 'perfect marriage of pork, batter, and evenly applied panko,' this dish features a crispy outer layer and soft panko flakes that melt in your mouth.

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Nigiri & Sashimi

Reviewers highlight the 'finest cuts of fish' that 'just melt in your mouth.' The tuna is specifically praised for being 'identifiably-fresh' rather than a 'mayonnaise-chili-mash' found elsewhere.

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Sushi

Described as 'generous' and one of the 'classics of the cuisine,' this is a reliable staple at what critics call a 'tip-top Japanese' spot.

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Chicken Katsu Curry

Identified as a staple of this small chain, combining two of the restaurant's namesake menu items.

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Five Course Set Menu

Described as an 'incredibly reasonable price for the number of courses and quality of ingredients,' it is the best way to experience the restaurant's 'Wakon yōsai' (Japanese spirit with Western learnings) philosophy.

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Full Bento

A standout choice that 'actually tastes of Japan' rather than an 'out of a box formula', featuring 'warm and seasoned' rice and high-quality fish like wild seabass or salmon.

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Miso Ramen

The critics' favorite: a delicate pork and chicken broth topped with chewy chashu and bamboo shoots.

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Spider Roll

Explicitly recommended 'in particular' as good quality, fresh, and tasty.