Hi Sushi Golders Green Tube
628 Finchley Road
Golders Green
London
NW11 7RR
020 8201 8585
http://www.hisushi.net/
*Review kindly contributed by guest writer Tat-Pheng Lay
Why? To celebrate and also mourn the departure of my close friend Solomon Papasavva who recently left the windy shores of the UK to follow his childhood sweetheart to sunny Brazil and travel ‘til his heart’s content. (True story!)
When? Thursday,15th January, 2009 at 19.00. Restaurant not yet busy.
Impression: Modern, clean, clearly refurbished interior. Visually unauthentic in terms of seeming ‘like Japan’, with exception to the plastic food dishes artistically placed on the walls. Much to my delight, the seating only creates the illusion that customers must sit cross legged at the table; fear not, there is ample leg dangling space available at all tables.
Prices: A very reasonable all-you-can-eat style menu on offer for maki sushi lovers. Priced at £14.00 for a selected list of unlimited delights. Lower priced one dish meals are also available for non-sushi eaters/vegetarians.
Service: Prompt and friendly, staff explain buffet protocol; dishes are served in a timely and efficient manner.
Description of food and drink: maki sushi and salmon sashimi are immaculately presented and tasty; miso appetiser is warm and satisfying. Vegetable tempura and pork katsu could have been tastier, but are worth a try. Prawn tempura is delicious.
Much to my disappointment, favourites such as sea urchin and salmon roe sushi are not included in the deal. However, they are available to those who are able to flash a little cash! Green tea on tap and regularly topped up without request - an excellent service.
Toilets: Did not visit. Surprising considering green tea consumption levels. However if the main dining space is anything to go by, I can only imagine toilet facilities are second to none.
Come again? Definitely. This is an affordable eatery in a relaxed venue out of the bustling centre of town. Hi Sushi also boasts spots in Zone 1, but for reduced queuing and unlimited sitting time, this branch ranks highly in my books.
