RestaurantsLondonWimbledonSW19

survey result

Summary

£62
  £££
5
Exceptional
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The omakase experience borders on the sublime”“it’s food as art” – at this “hidden gem” of a Japanese restaurant, tucked away in an unpromising shopping parade near South Wimbledon tube for almost a decade now. Former Nobu chef Taka and his wife Yuko preside over a “very personalised food offering”, with their “delightful and kind service”.

Summary

£57
   ££
5
Exceptional
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Like a work of art!” – the “beautifully presented, elegant, superior-quality food and delightful service” at this tiny and “minimalist” Japanese restaurant in the unlikely surroundings of a parade of shops near South Wimbledon tube are a match for anything in the West End. Taka, a former Nobu chef, and his wife Yuko have consistently earned our highest possible food ratings since opening seven years ago.

Summary

£55
   ££
5
Exceptional
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “sensational local Japanese” is lost in a suburban shopping parade near South Wimbledon tube station. Owned and run by Taka, a former Nobu chef, and his wife Yuko, it has consistently won our survey’s highest-possible food ratings since its launch six years ago. “With only 12 covers a night you’re guaranteed the chef’s full attention is on every plate he serves” – including “high-quality sushi, beautifully presented with elegant service”. This “attention to detail” matches anything you might find at far more expensive places in the West End.

Summary

£50
   ££
5
Exceptional
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Some of the best Japanese food in London, at half the price you’d spend in Zone One”, is found at this tiny, “surprisingly calming” outfit, in a parade of shops “on a busy road”, near South Wimbledon tube station. “Superb fresh sushi” is prepared on site by chef-proprietor Taka, formerly of Nobu, with service by his “charming wife”, Yuko. “I’ve eaten sushi three to four times in Japan – and this is better!”. Booking recommended.

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Have you eaten at Takahashi?

228 Merton Road, London, SW19 1EQ

Restaurant details

No dress code
17

Prices

Tapas / Dim Sum

Main
£18.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £0.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
228 Merton Road, London, SW19 1EQ
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday5 pm‑7:30 pm

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