A cramped, high-energy neo-izakaya in Carnaby where ex-Roji chefs serve flawless sushi and inventive drinking food to a hip-hop soundtrack.
Ordering Strategy
Sit at the counter for the full sensory experience of the charcoal grill and clattering kitchen. Order the Nigiri set as your base, add the fried chicken and edamame, and lean on the sommelier for rare sake imports.
What to order
Nigiri Selection
With chefs from the acclaimed Roji, the sushi is technically flawless—expect fatty tuna that evaporates in your mouth and perfectly sweet squid.
Torikara (Fried Chicken)
Hailed as potentially the best Japanese fried chicken in London, featuring both sansho-dusted wing lollipops and juicy thigh nuggets with kombu mayo.
Kogashi Edamame
A messy, finger-licking upgrade to the standard snack, tossed in rich brown butter and garlic that requires special napkins.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: The Infatuation (92%)
Editorial Weight 61 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 13 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
1 Elite · 2 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (180 reviews)
Good to know
The space is incredibly narrow and intimate (formerly INO Gastrobar), making it better for couples than groups. The soundtrack is often loud hip-hop (Nas is a favorite).
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