Sushi London Hamstead

Tried this place out with a friend last night and it's instantly become one of my top 5 Japanese restaurants in town! We had made a reservation prior and were glad we did because it was packed at 7pm on a Thursday. I was greeted very nicely by one of the staff members which then led me to the table and was met by another immediately who gave me the menu. It's got an extensive menu with a range of food - sashimi and sushi, skewers, rice and udon dishes, deep fried dishes and small plates as starters. My friend is vegetarian so we decided to order separately and we shared the yakinasu (grilled aubergine with bonito flakes). I went with the salmon sashimi (5 pieces) and mixed tempura. To be honest, I was surprised to see the new prices as the menu they have attached in their website online had older/ lower prices so I had to change my mind on the spot and go for just salmon sashimi (£18) instead of the mixed set (£23 for 9 pieces) because it's so expensive. The mixed tempura though, on the other hand was actually very reasonably priced (£13 for 3 prawns and a mix of vegetables). Nonetheless, the sashimi were extremely fresh and rich and creamy so I could understand why it was pricey but still this is where they lost a star because this is certainly not a place for affordable or cheap eats. My friend went for vegetarian sushi, mushroom and asparagus skewers and seaweed salad which she all enjoyed. All in all, we really enjoyed our time here and we didn't get kicked out after our reservation time ended. Would love to come back and try other things next time but it will have to be around pay day!

Of Japanese restaurants, this is definitely one of the better ones. Just like other Japanese restaurants, be prepared to pay for quality rather than quantity. And make sure your wallet is thick enough. With 4 people, we spent well over 100 pounds. I personally wouldn’t come back just for the food, because even though it was good, it didn’t make a lasting impression. And the environment was so-so. They did remodeled so now the downstairs is more spacious with semi-private booths, but you can definitely hear others. And the service was fine. Overall this place is fine, no problems but isn’t exactly the best Japanese place you will find.

We came here for a quick lunch and were impressed by the dishes. The staff were friendly and sat us down at the bar, even though the place was a bit narrow it didn’t bother us. The noodle soup 🍲 was tasty and you can taste the nice dashi stock with the udon noodles. We also had a mixed grilled meat plate which was nice as well. Overall great experience. If you like Japanese food you will appreciate this place.

If you are looking for a more upscale authentic Japanese , then Jin Kichi is the place for you, This restaurant do a great mix of sushi , hot dishes and bbq grill ! Ps: The sashimi is unreal ! A must go place if you fancy a treat , Price for above dishes +4 Gin and Tonic drinks + service fees = £139.00 Overall great quality of food , recommend this place for a special occasion meal.

I can’t rate high enough for this hidden gem in London. Both the food and drinks menu are extensive. The food here are authentic which I like, not the modified version or fusion Japanese. Seatings are very small, but it brings you exactly the feeling of how a yakitori place or sushi restaurant in Japan is. We tried all kinds of stuff: appetisers, sushi, rolls, yakitori and grilled fish. All were awesome. I couldn’t believe I found such a high quality authentic Japanese restaurant in London.

Jon Kichi has officially been added to my top 5 Japanese restaurants. The quality of the sushi and yakitori is incredible, and the staff were good with our 2 kids in terms of accommodations. It can get very busy so I would recommend making reservations. We were lucky as we showed up without a reservation right at opening time and got a table for an hour, but it filled up almost immediately at opening time.

First time coming back after the refurb. The grill bar is the same but they have extended their shop so that the sushi bar is also on ground level! We have always been a fan of their authentic Japanese grilling. All the skewers are amazing, you will not disappoint! Our favourite is ox tongue, perfectly seasoned and are of the right thickness!! I always order umeshu cocktail which is not on the menu, but taste so good! Would recommend!