The Italian Taste - Carta

Umi

➤ 30 York Street, Twickenham I-TW1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Carta • Sushi • Asian • Vegan • Japanese

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"We ordered a variety of starters, a sushi and sashimi platter, along with some individual sushi hand rolls. Everything was incredibly fresh and tasty. The drink selection was sufficient to meet most preferences. The service was both friendly and efficient, striking a pleasing balance between formal and informal. Additionally, the prices are relatively reasonable for central dining, especially considering the quality offered. If you're in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant. **Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** £50–60 **Food:** 5 **Service:** 5 **Atmosphere:** 5 **Recommended dishes:** Rolls, Sushi Platter"

Obon

➤ 42 Richmond Rd, Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom, Kingston upon Thames

Carta • Soup • Fish • Sushi • Japanese

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"Obon: a petit Japanese udon restaurant that supplies a sense of Japan that cannot be found anywhere else in the whole of the Uk. (5 stars) Location: Obon is located close to the heart of Kingston but the road it’s on is considerably quieter. You must make sure to have a basic knowledge of Kingston in order to find an area to park and to also make sure you leave yourself enough time, taking the unpredictability of the traffic into acount. Even on a week day there can be traffic jams which can put a halt to your plans and due to the small amount of customers Obon can take its important that you not only book but make sure that you arrive at the agreed booking time. With this being said the staff are all lovely so if you are running late, a quick call is all that is required to just give Obon a chance to understand your position. The food: The array of exquisitely prepared sashimi will be sure to create the sensation that you are in a top Japanese restaurant in japan and the flavour of the fish does not fail to match expectations, which will be very high after just one glance at your meal. The fish is delicately seasoned and practically melts on your tongue, this causes a lovely sensation and is genuinely the finest sushi I have tasted in the uk and even matches a lot of the top restaurants in japan. On top of just the traditional types of sushi, which to many is maki rolls Obon also offers many other delicious options such as soft shell crab and even Unagi don, which I must highly recommend due to it consistently being the highlight of my meal. For those of you that were interested in the quality of the basic Japanese dishes such as miso soup or edamame they do not fail to leave you in grand anticipation for what is to come for they are, simply speaking, incredibly good. The miso, in my opinion, is truly remarkable and creates a lasting feeling of warmth throughout your entire body, on top of that it is far superior to other miso’s that I have tasted in all other areas of the world. Overall the quality of the food is something you would expect from a world famous Michelin star restaurant and if you want Japanese food it’s the only place I can recommend. The Restaurant: The restaurant itself is small but authentic in nature and because it only has a enough tables to host around 20 people at the most, the service is exceptionally good and your food is always out quickly so you will not be left hungry for very long. The staff are kind and friendly. And it’s always an enjoyable experience being waves goodbye as you leave the restaurant. You’re also able to watch as they prepare the food, which for some could be entertaining. There are Japanese photos scattered around the room and this further creates an authentic feel. The atmosphere is not lively but it is a restaurant and not a bar so is an ideal location if you are wanting high quality food. With this being said it is still a great place to go with friends and I consistently am able to have a great time no matter the occasion. Price: Obviously, the price of the food is always an important topic to come to and despite the cost of the sushi being slightly higher than you may expect from a small restaurant in Kingston, I would have to say that for the quality of the food it is ultimately a bargain. For three people, you would be spending around £100 so it isn’t cheap but you can go for cheaper types of food such as udon, which is still amazing quality and won’t set you back as much money. Overall: Obon is still my favourite restaurant in the whole of the Uk and is perfect for a special occasion but it isn’t the sort of place you’d go for a casual night out. The food is beyond incredible and thus they can cater for both children and adults by meeting every bodies needs. For anybody that enjoys sushi, I would urge you to give it a go, you won’t regret it"

Saffron Summer

➤ 4 Ace Parade, Hook Road,, KT9 1DR, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Carta • Asian • Indian • Vegetarian • Street Food

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"Been for Sunday Lunch today haven't been for a couple of years we had a very enjoyable meal it is the normal menu for lunch which was great for us. We received attentive and calm service and were served delicious food. I can especially recommend the Onion Bhaji, Bhel Puri, Sev Batata Puri, Tandori Broccoli and Kabuli Gosht. I highly recommend the food is spicy, tasty but not harsh on the taste buds."

Surbeanton

➤ 48 Victoria Rd, Surbiton KT6 4JL, United Kingdom

Carta • Sushi • Kebab • Coffee • Seafood

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"I have discovered Surbeanton on the 14th of October and since been there by myself, with friends and family for almost ten times. Service is great with always a smile and the food is delicious. The coffee here is of great quality and taste. I am also a big fan of rooibos tea and upon enquiring the owner went onto source it. The cafe is decorated tastefully and the atmosphere is very comfortable. I love it here!"

Canela Cafe

➤ 5 Creek Road, KT8 9BE, Elmbridge, United Kingdom

Carta • Kebab • Pizza • Mexican • Seafood

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"I went into this caffe today and during the smoothie and the fresh juice were beautiful, I was shocked by the employees. I had asked a man who works where I could change my old daughter. he took me to a small passage. between restaurant and toilet and showed me the wind table. he said he had no time to install it to the wall. I asked if I could only change them, then on my table, but he said no I will show them. he unfolded the winding table on the floor. I said that I wouldn't change my baby on the dirty floor when he said it was pretty rude. it was the transition to the toilet so it is not appropriate to change a baby there. I know I'm just a woman with a baby, but only one man would suggest that I crouched on the cold floor in my dress to change my child on the knees! I am deeply insulted and insulted that he thought this was a pleasant solution. next time they just say they don't have a wrapper! I wouldn't come back, nor would I recommend the place to anyone with a child who could change"