Eat Tokyo

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1. JxEatsALot ★★★★☆

   Eat Tokyo is just a classic for students in London. The food is extremely affordable for the portions you get. I heavily recommend the Double Curry Katsu (pork) for lunch. You won’t expect world class food, but it definitely fills you. There’s usually a huge queue by lunch time (especially during the school term time). So either come early or just wait. The fried octopus is also a great side dish to get. It’s crispy and if you add the lemon it’s just the perfect mix. I would give it a five stars. Definitely a great place to stop by and enjoy. Super filling.

   1 month ago
2. Morgane Maurice ★★★★☆

   Eat Tokyo, this branch in particular, has been a favourite for years and would usually be a 5* for me. The food is always delicious, the portions on the larger side and the prices reasonable. The fish and sushi especially have never failed to be great. However, my guest and I were both rather disappointed by the service on our last visit (4th of November). We arrived before restaurant opened and queued so we were some of the first people to get in at opening. I understand the place gets busy but we felt rushed: our waitress asked us not once or twice but thrice if we were ready to order, whilst we were still very clearly reading the menus on the table. There’s so many options it takes a while and it was getting annoying to be pestered. The dishes all came quickly and I cannot fault the food (though a few options were not stocked that day) but we felt watched like a hawk! Barely had time to finish eating and decline desserts and we were promptly presented with the bill. As it happens, this was a birthday meal for me which has been a little tradition for a while and I’ve never felt rushed like this before. For context, I ordered 5 dishes of different sizes plus a drink and my friend also got several starters plus a main meal and drink so it’s not as though we were were hogging the table with barely any food. As we left, we expected to see a large line outside that might explain why we were being so rushed, but there was no one! Overall, we enjoyed the food but the service certainly dampened our experience.

   almost 3 months ago
3. Minkee Chong ★★☆☆☆

   Overall, it was a rather disappointing experience. The restaurant itself has an unusual layout, spread across several very small floors. The uppermost and largest floor, which lacks windows, felt somewhat enclosed and overcrowded. The menu was quite confusing perhaps typical of authentic Japanese establishments, but it made choosing dishes more difficult than expected. The food was acceptable, though not exceptional; I’ve had more enjoyable Japanese meals at smaller, non-London venues. Service was also underwhelming. While staff were not overtly rude, they were somewhat abrupt. One of our main dishes arrived nearly an hour after the rest, and the initial response from staff was unhelpful they declined to cancel the dish despite everyone else having finished eating. Vegetarian options were notably limited. Moreover, several dishes marked as vegetarian actually contained fish, so those with dietary restrictions should take care. In summary, it isn’t a terrible restaurant, but it fell short of expectations, and I wouldn’t be eager to return.

   almost 4 months ago

1. Marc ★★★★★

   I had an excellent Chicken Katsu Curry at the Eat Tokyo restaurant (Holborn). The main dish was about £9 and the can of soda a few pounds. The size and quality of the meal was good value for central London prices. I visited on a Friday at lunchtime, so it was busy and I had to wait only a couple of minutes for a table to become available. The staff were friendly and once my order was taken, I only had a short wait for the meal to arrive. I opted for the regular size Chicken Katsu curry (there is also an option for large). The regular sized meal was definitely filling and I was glad I did not order the larger version. The food was tasty, with the chicken nicely crispy coated, the curry a medium spice level and the carrots & potato well cooked. The menu is quite large, and looking around the restaurant the Bento boxes also appeared to be very popular. I would recommend this restaurant.

   almost 4 months ago
2. Roselle ★★★★★

   Solid choice for authentic Japanese food at good value. The serving sizes are generous, the ingredients fresh, and the menu offers plenty of variety. Service is efficient yet welcoming - you’re well looked after without any fuss. Great spot for a casual, satisfying meal

   almost 6 months ago
3. Nivedita Narayan ★★★★★

   Our new Japanese find! Went in without a reservation after walking back home from the gym. Surprisingly they had a table for two. Ordered hot sake, a bento box, a sushi set and two shrimp dumplings. Loved everything! I liked the detailed and long menu. So many options! They have great chefs and they seem to have like a nice community. Loved everything about this place! Food, staff, ambience! Prices were really good and food was fresh and tasty.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Whitney ★★★★☆

   Good quality fresh sushi and amazing value for the portions. We arrived at 7pm on Friday night and there was a small line and we got a table for 2 almost immediately. You can book but only for 4 or more people. Service is good and food comes out fast. The turn around is quite highs the sashimi in particular was amazing and fresh. Sushi and other cooked dishes were good, especially for the price. The portions are generous and we paid around £85 for 5 dishes 2 pints of beer and 2 scoops of ice-cream. We were very full and satisfied! :)

   almost 3 years ago
2. A S ★★★★☆

   The food is great, fresh, but the customer service is not very welcoming. For central London the pricing is a big plus there. Be prepared - there is a massive menu with plenty of choices, but you have to make a quick decision. At some point we were asked to leave and that we have to do it in 30 minutes. Booking a table is a must if you don't want to wait outside in a queue.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Daniel Estocapio ★★★★★

   I've visited this restaurant and its other branches in the city many times for the past 10 years at least and I can say they probably serve the most authentic Japanese food here in London! There are likely other places that are equally or more authentic but the prices can be ridiculously high, while Eat Tokyo offers good portions at reasonable prices without sacrificing any quality - what you get really is similar to a standard restaurant in Japan (after I've visited Tokyo, I've realised the Japanese really do have high standards). And unlike other places in London where the menu is very limited or it has a very generic set of dishes, there's a very wide variety to choose from here with a lot of unique dishes that are rare and difficult to find elsewhere.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Chin kon Lin ★★★★★

   We have a wonderful time at Eat Tokyo Holborn last week. Food was amazing and sushi was fresh. We had 3 big bottles of sake wine that night and really enjoyed. Would definitely recommend.

   almost 4 years ago

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