Nambu-tei

Authentic and good-value Japanese casual affaire! Spacious seating and unpretentious 1990s décor - love it! Fully Japanese waiting staff who are professional, patient and extremely polite. A well chosen Sāke and Soju selection and cooked Japanese homely dishes. An equivalent to a high-end Izakaya 居酒屋 or an Yatei 屋亭 (Japanese street side Izakayas) - but in London! Saw plenty of Japanese business people having group dinners. Must say that their cooked dishes are done far better than their sushi or sashimi offerings. Dishes are still well presented considering the price! Will be a frequent spot for me!

The two of us got Anahi nabe, ox tongue, niku-jaga, salmon jaw, hiyashi sansai soba, and a fried pork cutlet rice. It was plenty of food and we probably could’ve ordered one or two fewer dishes and still be full. Everything was so authentic! The ox tongue is extremely delicious. The beef is dry in niku-jaga but I think it’s intended. Salmon jaw sounds bold but it’s not too different from regular salmon and is delicious. Great soba too. Would definitely recommend!

We had a lovely date night at Nambu-Tei for our anniversary. They had good services with lovely staff members. I especially enjoyed the tempura and sashimi platter. I also love the miso soup on the side which was served with the eel rice bowl. However, I probably expected the sushi rice should be more flavourful in another way. Overall, this is one of the best restaurant for people who would like to try authentic Japanese foods with reasonable price in a relaxing atmosphere.