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Time Out says
Thu Jul 26 2012
Nizuni has the same polished feel as its Korean counterpart Koba round the corner on Rathbone Street. The decor strikes an elegant balance between contemporary and classic Japanese style, while each dish arrives on well-considered crockery.
The menu blends traditional and fusion elements, evident in a starter of yellowtail sashimi with avocado ‘mousse’ and truffle oil, which took the taste buds on a journey through layers of earthy, sweet and aromatic flavours. Next came a crowd-pleasing dish of crispy rock-shrimp tempura, lightly coated in a sweet chilli sauce. Beef nabe was another big hit: slippery noodles, soft tofu, Asian mushrooms and slices of beef simmered in a sweet and savoury broth.
The only let down was the sushi. The fish was fresh, but the chalky rice just didn’t make the mark. We ended on a high, though, with a sticky chestnut cake offset by green tea ice-cream. Kirin beer (expensive at £4.20 a bottle) was our chosen accompaniment. Service waned a little towards the end, but staff were polite enough. If you feel like another drink after your meal, check out the cocktail bar in the basement.
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