Jin Kichi

Authentic taste, good range of traditional Japanese cuisine. Reasonably priced. Nice decor and interior - like a tiny izakaya you would find in Japan (but cleaner). Run by Japanese so they know what they are doing and only provide high quality food. Low point: despite the appealing interior, staff look stressed, uptight, slightly rude - poor service.

That’s a shame to hear a few negative comments about the local Jin Kichi, I’ve been going for over 8 years now and the staff have slowly changed of this period, the owners remain the same dedicated to serving good food. The food is still excellent and authentic Japanese. I feel it is priced reasonably for such food. Slight worrying to hear the service slipping. Value wise, it’s about £30-£45 ahead for food. Compared to Nobu and Zuma which is 60-95 ahead with very poor service (with people who neither speak Japanese or English). General if one is unhappy with the bill, service is removed. Black cod £35 Nobu, Jin Kichi £14, honestly. This is 5 stars small, friendly local excellent quality food.

First of all I can't believe Time Out only gave this place 3 stars. It deserves 5 (at least!). I have lived in London all my life and this is by far my favourite restaurant. (and I have quite a discerning palate).I have been back here dozens of times and it's always excellent. The flavours are exquisite, and contrary to the first comment, not once have I experienced bad service. Try the grilled aubergine with bonito flakes, the duck skewers with spring onion, and the french beans with black sesame paste!

My best friend, being Japanese, is picky about the cuisine. She introduced me to this restaurant recently, as I am a great fan of food! I love it, it is the best sushi I have had, and the best her mother (who is Japanese as well) has found in her +10 years in London. The fish is great quality and you can taste it. I have met one of the chefs from there and everything they make is from the best quality products, completely fresh. Though it may have been criticised for the cramped tables, it is pleasant to hear the babble of Japanese (as most of their costumers are Japanese). Everyone is lovely and I certainly have never experienced them being rude in my 5 visits. I would strongly recommend it! Don't let the bad comments deceive you about this excellent and atmospheric restaurant!

Will never return to Jin Kichi after the way we were treated on our wedding anniversary