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Harden's says

The original branch at the Barbican is now takeway and delivery only; there's a dine-in branch at The Heron, 5 Moor Lane, EC2Y 9AP.

survey result

Summary

£53
   ££
2
Average
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“There are so few dining choices near the Barbican, it’s worth knowing that you can get decent sushi and other obvious Japanese options here at Pham”, a short walk away; which particularly benefits from “fast and attentive” service. Some critics, though, feel that “evening visits without an expense account cannot justify the prices here”. There’s also a caution that “you should skip the house specials and stick to the simpler choices” as “several of the fancier options seem excessively performative”.

Summary

£49
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Handily close to the Barbican”, this Japanese venue provides “quick and friendly service” and fans say the food is “always very, very good,” too, from a “varied menu”. Not all reports were as stellar this year, though.

Summary

£52
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This modest Japanese venue near the Barbican scores consistently high ratings for its “very very good” sushi and other specialities, at what are “quite reasonable” prices for the central location.

Summary

£42
    £
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Surprisingly great sushi” – among “the best in London” – is to be found at this “modest Japanese” near the Barbican. “I lived in Japan for 10 years, so I know good sushi when I have it”.

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Restaurant details

No dress code
40

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£3.00 £16.00 £7.00 £4.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
159 Whitecross St, London, EC1Y 8JL
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑9 pm
Saturday5 pm‑9 pm
SundayCLOSED

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