Tenshi, Islington
Tenshi
61 Upper Street
N1 0NY
Date of Last Visit: January 17th, 2009
The Victim: Me
The Damage: £15
The Background: You have to imagine me, sitting in my flat on a Sunday afternoon thinking, "I really want sushi." But it's Sunday. Pham is closed on Sundays. And I don't want to get on the tube. Why why why is there no sushi in Islington???
Well there is now. Thanks to Tenshi. And I'm pretty happy about it.
I liked Tenshi's spicy tuna rolls. Nothing special. Just honest.
Service is prompt and efficient, or at least it was when I was there. The atmosphere is VERY basic. This is really more of a take-out place. The good news about that, though, is they'll be open ALL the time. (I hope.) Not just from 12 to 3 p.m. and then 6 to 10 p.m. like Sasa Sushi down the road. So if you want sushi in Islington, you can have sushi whenever you want.
You can also have chicken katsu whenever you want, and this was a fine example. I'd eat it again. Good panko crust. I still like chicken katsu curry better, though.
The Verdict: (Relatively) cheap fun. Welcome to the neighborhood, Tenshi. I'm sure I'll be back many times.
Feb 10, 2010
Triva: Tenshi is Japanese for Angel! I’ve always thought about trying it. Now I will.
Feb 10, 2010
Ah, fun! Thanks for letting me know!
Feb 10, 2010
Hey! I just walked past this the other day! Fine, I walk past this every day and am wondering when it’ll actually open – it was shut for the longest of time.
Interestingly, Tenshi literally mean “Angel”. Will give it a shot the next time round.
C K
Feb 11, 2010
Hmm now if only they would fry those tuna rolls it would be just like Pham!
Feb 11, 2010
It's nothing fancy, but it made me happy!
Feb 11, 2010
I had some of those crunchy tuna rolls last week. Can't get enough of em!!!
Feb 12, 2010
I’ve walked by a few times and have been thinking about popping in – thanks for the recommendation! I love that Tenshi means Angel. That’s perfect!
Kathryn
Feb 14, 2010
Is the “date of last visit” for Tenshi a year out? 2010 not 2009?
Have just discovered you – what a treat!
Feb 17, 2010
Interesting as I live just around the corner from Upper Street but never heard of this place until this morning when I read another review by London Chow and now yours. I’ve gotta go out more I guess….
Feb 21, 2010
@London Foodie,
Just walked past Tenshi earlier this morning and there a bit more customers in Tenshi now. Looks like the place is going to be filled up quite soon.