Rank 1.
itsu - The Strand
japanese · asian · London WC2N 5HY
itsu does fast-casual japanese without pretension—solid sushi and noodles at the price point, no fussing around.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
$$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 22:00G4.2T4.1YMSStill tasting
Warningit's a chain on the strand, so expect tourist-adjacent crowds and assembly-line efficiency over craft.