Kikuchi, Tottenham Court
Kikuchi
14 Hanway Street
W1P 9DD
Date of Last Visit: Friday, February 19th
The Victim: Rutton
The Damage: Uh, £70 each. Blame the sake.
The Background: I haven't seen Rutton since the wedding. HIS wedding. So we make plans to meet up. I think maybe Roka, but something in me wants something less "all that." I just want sushi. I don't want pretty cocktails. I also want to give Rutton shit for putting me at the singles' table at his wedding. The single GIRLS' table. WTF?
The Arrival: Irasshaimase!!! Many times over. I've picked the right place. I'm shown our table and try to order a drink. There's a language barrier. I love Kikuchi already. Eventually, a beer arrives.
The Food: There was a lot of it, and I didn't take pictures of everything. I liked the tempura, even the mushrooms. (New readers: I generally don't like mushrooms. Or grapefruit. But luckily, there was no grapefruit here.) Was not the hugest fan of the chicken yakitori, but I think that's just because I don't really like working for my food. Loved the gomae. And the cod.
And then there was the sushi, and lovely it was. I went straight for the mackeral. Fresh. Generous cuts. Perfect.
Why I Came Here: Nuno told me to.
The Verdict: Loved, loved, loved Kikuchi. And they gave me a voucher for my next visit! You know I'm a sucker.
Mar 12, 2010
OOooh what an opportune time for this little review! the bf and I were thinking about where to have Japanese tonight and I suggested Kikuchi, but he was like… errr never knew anyone who went there but HAH now you’ve been and you like it! Will see if he will change his mind
Mar 12, 2010
Totally agree with you, kikuchi is a great spot for sushi when you don’t want the razzle-dazzle of Roka. Pricey but worth it.
Mar 12, 2010
Catty, check out Greedy Diva's more detailed recent post. I really loved it, mainly because it was so Japanese. Enjoy!
Mar 12, 2010
You don’t like grapefruit? How can you be a part-time Floridian?
Kikuchi sounds good – how much do you think your tab would be without all the sake? [I'm trying to gauge if I could just pop in to satisfy a weeknight sushi craving/not make an event of it.]
Mar 12, 2010
Sake cost us £55 for the bottle…I think Greedy Diva got out of Kikuchi for £45 total…
Mar 13, 2010
That voucher really works for them. I always go through my wallet, realise I got 1 week left on the voucher and make a booking to go back to Kikuchi again. Used to go to Kikuchi loads till I found Sushi-Say.
Mar 14, 2010
Hi Krista – How good is Kikuchi! I have been back a few times now – the sashimi was lovely, and the aubergine in sweet miso sauce was a surprise hit – it’s fantastic. When we’re on the beers or sake and feasting up, I find it hard to get away for less than £40 per head (I managed it once when eating light) but it’s worth it! Thanks for the mention of my post in your comments!