
Wasabi Sushi & Bento
“Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.”
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About Wasabi Sushi & Bento
On Old Compton St, Wasabi Sushi & Bento is a Japanese restaurant set up as a grab-and-go concept, with menu items displayed on shelves for customers to choose before heading to the till. Recurring options include Korean fried chicken, salmon sushi, sweet and sour chicken with white rice, and katsu chicken curry with white rice, alongside katsu curry chicken bites and chicken biang biang kobachi. Staff are on hand at the counter to explain menu items and meal deal options for those weighing up choices. Service runs on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. It opens daily, and seating can be hard to find when the room fills up at busy periods.
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Menu & Prices
18 dishes- Chumaki Set
- Sashimi
- Vegane Dumplings
- Salmon Noodles Salad
- Mochi
- Avocado
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention katsu chicken curry, salmon sushi, korean fried chicken and sweet and sour chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention katsu chicken curry, salmon sushi, korean fried chicken and sweet and sour chicken.
Featured reviews
- Cenk Kavuşturan
“As a sushi lover, I find Wasabi incredibly practical. The 'grab and go' concept is perfect because you can see everything on the shelves before you choose. What I love most is the transparency; having all the ingredients and calorie counts …”
- Google user
“Worst food ever this shop. I was a great fan of wasabi but this shop proved the food quality has far down from what it used to be. We took sweet chilli chicken with noodle hot food. The chicken was worst chewy and tasted like it was old stock recooked one. None of the pieces were freshly cooked.”
- mimi
“Wasabi on Old Compton Street isn’t somewhere I visit often — usually just when I need a quick bite — but I was pleasantly surprised this time around. I tried the Korean fried chicken and salmon sushi, and both were actually pretty decent. The food was fresh enough and did the job well for something quick and convenient. The only real downside is the seating — it can get quite busy, making it a bit of a struggle to find a spot to sit and eat comfortably. Overall, a solid option when you’re in the area and need something fast and satisfying.”
- Dimitri Cheema
“Sandesh & all the staff here are so lovely! They work so hard & are are very helpful! I wish them all an amazing prosperous 2026 ahead! Kindest felt regards, Dimitri Dara Singh Cheema & Family 😉❤️🙏🏼”
- Shake Islam
“Friendly and helpful staff who explained the meal deals and menu items available. Nice clean seating areas. Katsu curry chicken bites were delicious ! The chicken biang biang kobachi was very filling. Thank you.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
The criticism is real. One diner said the sweet chilli chicken with noodles was chewy and tasted like recooked old stock, and another found the noodles really bland. A reviewer found the sweet and sour chicken unlike the usual version, and another said the paper bowls leaked. Seating gets crowded. Two reviewers describe rude exchanges with a manager or a cashier, one after being refused cash payment and one after a booking was served ahead of an order, though the second praised a colleague who stepped in to finish it.
Location
Japanese restaurants near Wasabi Sushi & Bento
- Yakiniku Like4.27700.1 mi
qr code ordering, £9.99 lunch set, galbi short plate set
- Eat Tokyo (Soho)4.35,9340.1 mi
eel bento, sushi bento, salmon teriyaki bento
- 0.1 mi
wagyu sirloin beef, gold foil sushi, izakaya-style finger food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasabi Sushi & Bento | 4.0494 | — | katsu chicken curry, salmon sushi, korean fried chicken |
| Yakiniku Like | 4.2770 | 0.1 mi | qr code ordering, £9.99 lunch set, galbi short plate set |
| Eat Tokyo (Soho) | 4.35,934 | 0.1 mi | eel bento, sushi bento, salmon teriyaki bento |
| Takumi London Japanese Restaurant | 3.7205 | 0.1 mi | wagyu sirloin beef, gold foil sushi, izakaya-style finger food |
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