Zen Washoku

This is truly a hidden gem inside the small community market. Unexpected level of quality food and totally blew my mind away. The friendly and interactive owner has Japanese heritage and do really good specialty dishes - especially the eggplant dish - I’m not an eggplant person, but his eggplant starter wowed me. The food serving size is also adequate. Highly recommended.

Absolute goldmine of a place, in an up & coming food hall. Don't be put off by the market - all the places in here are ones to watch! However Zen in particular is the best Japanese place in London. The quality of the food & ingredients is a real passion project for the owner. The tamago don, ramen & udon are just brilliant - so fresh & light whilst still incredibly hearty. It's an absolute blessing having this place in the neighbourhood... but in reality it's worth a trek from anywhere else in the UK.

If I ever fancy sushi, I almost always come here. This place is a real gem in the sand, don't let the location of this place fool you. Sure, it's a small stall with essentially an airing cupboard for seating (which actually feels nice and cozy to sit in)but it produces extremely high quality and amazingly fresh Sushi, for a fraction of the cost that most sushi bars charge these days. There is no real dish I can point out to you and say 'Get this' because it all just tastes so damn good. If anything, try the Oyako/Tamago Don. Easily a staple order everytime I come. You must not forget to try some of the sushi as well, because it's easily the best sushi I've ever had. It's fresh, sustainable, and super tasty. Kudos, especially, for not sourcing Tuna or Eel as they are endangered and not a sustainable fish. I cannot review this place without mentioning the absolutely lovely and charming owner! He's so friendly and welcoming, and very traditional too; he welcomes you and says goodbye in Japanese, and does so by thanking you and giving a traditional bow. Such a lovely guy! His staff must be bitten by his infectious happy spirit as they all seem so nice and cheery as well. Please do visit this place; I have been multiple times and never have I been disappointed.