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265 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BA Full details & map

Restaurant: Japanese

 

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Time Out says   15 Users say 5/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Jan 27 2010

With its down-at-heel exterior and ramshackle dining room, Asakusa is far from being a glamorous spot, but its prices and food are reasonable, so getting a table can prove tricky (best to book). The two dining rooms are often crammed full of trendy Camdenites of all ages. Opt for the upstairs one if you can, as the basement is a little dingy.

The menu covers a broad scope of Japanese classics, including noodles, sushi, and simmered and grilled dishes. Teriyaki chicken was just right, with crisp skin and moist meat. Saké ochazuke (green tea and fish stock poured over cooked salmon and rice) had plenty of earthy flavour. However, a mixed prawn and vegetable tempura dish seemed inconsistent - the batter was appropriately thin and crisp, the vegetables nicely cooked, but the prawns had next to no flavour.

To drink, the three-glass saké tasting set is good value at just under £8, though there are plenty of other options. Despite being busy, the staff were polite and fairly proficient, bringing free genmai tea and chocolates with the bill.

Tags: Asian, Japanese, Late night, North, Camden, Budget, Restaurant
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Asakusa

265 Eversholt Street NW1 1BA

Transport Camden Town or Mornington Crescent tube

Telephone

020 7388 8533

Dinner served 6-11.30pm Mon-Fri; 6-11pm Sat

Main courses £5.50-£13

Credit cards AmEx, MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children admitted, Booking advisable ( Thur-Sat ), Takeaway service, Vegetarian menu
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Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 15 ratings)

By Tom - Mar 9 2012
5/5

Good to see that Time Out's bizarre, inconsistent, irrational reviews haven't changed since I was young. Ignore the scribblings of this teenage, aspirant AA Gill. Just look at the comments and the star ratings of real people with real taste. (But don't go to Asakusa. It will make it even more difficult for me to get my regular table).

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By Andrew - Mar 7 2012
5/5

Don't know what crack this reviewer was smoking, 3/5?
Best Japanese I've had in London for years and quite possibly ever.

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By JH - Mar 1 2012
5/5

What is up with TimeOut? Three stars for the best Japanese restaurant in London? Are you kidding me??? Wonderful atmosphere, amazing (reasonably priced) food, feels like being in a real Japanese izakaya, takes me back to my days in Tokyo.

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By John - Feb 25 2012

Best restaurant in London. Even the decor has a certain charm.

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By Veronica - Jan 21 2012
5/5

This is my absolute favourite restaurant. I don't think Time Out's review has given it justice. Asakusa is easily the best Japanese restaurant in London. The decor isn't great but the food is well worth it.

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By islingtonfoodlover - Dec 22 2011
5/5

Love this place!!!Recommend highly. Great value for money, tasty food, and no meagre portions- unlike other Japanese restaurants in London.

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By Nick Stavros Stephens - Dec 21 2011
5/5

Sushi is fresh and solid 9/10.. Tempura was good but not mind blowing.. Service is solid. Top Class for the price you pay check it out for sure...

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By samuel - May 26 2011
5/5

The Best Japanese izakaya in London the only place that not so pretentious and up tight that you can relax and eat Japanese food, It what must be a former Italian or Greek mock restaurant you can sit and eat delicious food and have excellent drinks. I would definitely recommend booking the fact that its packed from 6 on a monday evening says it all and most of the customers are Japanese.
God Bless Asakusa

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