Tokyo Retro

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Little Japan in London! 🥹 Absolutely amazing atmosphere and staff. Great veg gyozas and rolls! Can’t judge much on anything else as a vegetarian but I bet food’s good!”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “What a great find! We went in for a bit of sushi and ended up having a really excellent experience. The food was amazing- the bluefin starter was so good, as were the rolls and mochi. The service was great- our waiter was super friendly, helpful and the chef even popped over to ensure we enjoyed the meal. All for a very reasonable price, too. We had such a nice time, we will definitely be back!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Lovely Birthday celebration here yesterday. The food was delicious. Service was excellent. Octopus wasabi was outstanding. Every dish that was prepared was beautiful presented.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “The food all tasted really nice, and I wouldn't normally rate a restaurant this low when they have good food but the food portions to price ratio is absolutely taking the piss. "Spicy Octopus" which was £7, was a tablespoon of food. Barely any octopus in it. The tuna was £8.50 and was another tablespoon of fish. Felt incredibly overpriced for ridiculously small portions.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “The best Japanese food I have ever had! Such lovely staff and cosy vibe too!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Lovely place. I had a ratatouille moment when I ate karage on rice. It tasted exactly how my dad used to make for me and it was wonderful to taste it again. Thank you ❤️”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “I’ve been a few times now and my most recent visits have been better than my first. Not sure if the restaurant got a new supplier or chef, but this is now one of the best izakayas in the city. It’s actually owned and run by Japanese people unlike 99% of other Japanese restaurants. Best hot soba in the city, but the Akami sashimi, chicken karaage, and Miso aubergine are also standouts”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “I will start with good one and tell u after why I think this is not good Japan restaurant for you. Food was delicious, what I ordered was very delicious. Eel with rice and miso soup. Quick and hot like it should be. That’s it. If you wanna try good Japan food go here and don’t read further it might turn you back. I came for ramen and they don’t do it. Just sobo nudle. Well can’t blame them for that even I don’t know what is more authentic than Ramen in Japan. I was more disappointed with range of nonalcoholic drinks. You can get one from Japan and rest is standart Coca Cola Fanta etc. [ my partner also found small fly in her plumb wine ] We came and they have bell with note wait here to be seated. So we did and nothing happened. Guy from bar look at us same as chef feom kitchen like what’s happening. I started to speak Japanese and staff switched to English so with my disappointment I followed even I tought I could practice my language. As we got our food I noticed there is no karafa with water served. ( standard in Japan restaurant ) no place for handbag ( standard in Japan restaurant ) even we ordered soup we got main dish before soup ( that’s most authentic i experienced in restaurant cuz its same in Japan. ) also we got one dish and later one came second one. Shouldn’t be served together for both people at same time so they don’t have to wait for each other? Later on we manage to speak bit Japanese so I was happy to see its not just Asian people born in England. With already expensive bill came service charge 12.5% ( tabu in Japan ) that just prove me this restaurant is serving Japan food with typical England culture. Nothing from that I experienced in Japan couple months ago and that’s sad for me. I wanted feel again what they do so good in Japan but they rather switch to EU standard and all that Japan magic is gone. Sad”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Delicious food, great dishes and idea. A special thanks to the lovely girls who work in here because they explained us the dishes and the beer and the sake, they are an asset to guide people to fall in love with this cuisine and restaurant.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “If you're looking for an authentic Japanese food experience at a reasonable price and at a few steps from Camden Town station, this is the place. Fish was very fresh and nigiris were of the right fish/rice ratio. We also had Unagi and Ikura on rice, both delicious. Staff is very nice and they've been super accomodating with a lively 3YO. Definitely recommend and will be back again. Truly happy to have an authentic Japanese restaurant in Camden!”

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