Zaibatsu

Wallet-friendly sushi and corkage-free BYO are the twin lures at this affordable little Japanese fusion joint on the outskirts of Greenwich (round the corner from Maze Hill station). Don’t be fazed by the aluminium-framed newsagent-style shopfront because there’s much to enjoy amid Zaibatsu’s colourful tables and chairs. A full line-up of attractively presented nigiri, sashimi, maki and hand rolls are the headline acts (the ‘sets’ are great value), but don’t discount the earthy cooked dishes including massive bowls of tofu ramen, as well as crispy tempura, sizzling teriyaki and zingy fresh salads. The menu also features a few Chinese dishes (Sichuan sizzlers, kung-po dishes, roast meats on rice etc), plus chocolate fondant with green-tea ice cream for dessert.