Shiki Japenese Restaurant

Such good sushi in London!

I'm SO jealous that such good sushi is all the way out in London! The hostess and owner is the sweetest Japanese woman I have ever met! She was really attentive to me and my raucous team of artists, and kept the place open til midnight just for us, including the kitchen. My members were EXTREMELY fickle with their individual orders and kept changing things in the set plates and speaking over each other in their orders. Somehow she got every single one of them right and was super patient with us. She was SO super nice! The food is so fresh and nice and I'm astounded by how good the sushi was. I've eaten sushi all over the world including Japan, and this is really good sushi, especially with their VERY reasonable price point. They have such a diverse menu and covers a lot of Japanese dishes neglected in typical restaurants. Especially their dessert menu. I even took the plunge to order Toro, which I'm very picky about since tuna can get really fishy if not fresh; I was really satisfied with it. The attention paid to the Green Dragon Roll was unbelievable; the avocado was so thinly sliced and layered beautifully on top in a way I've never seen done before. I was SO impressed. This is also the first place I've found Kirin in. I've seen it on menus elsewhere, including Toronto, but they never actually serve it. The place was sectioned like a typical traditional style Japanese restaurant. Not super high scale, but I could care less. It was clean and tidy and gave a lot of privacy to parties.The wood was warm and I felt very relaxed. Surprisingly, when I talked to my Japanese teacher about this place later, she actually knew it, having visited it and really liked it 5 years ago. That says something too right? I NEED to return to London to try out the rest of their fabulous menu!

One of the best Japanese food restaurants this side of Toronto. Always greeted with courtesy. Great menu selections. Their "secret" salad dressing is one of their best features. If you don't know what to order, why not try their Shiki Bento! It has a little of everything. It's a little pricey, but it includes salad, miso soup, appetizers, main course and green tea ice cream! Yummy! Can't wait to return.

I've been frequenting this place for over 10 years. The fresh sashimi and sushi keep me coming back. Over the years, I've had the chance to sample 90% of the menu. The dishes are all very authentic. The presentation of the dishes are simple for a japanese restaurant, not as fancy as some other places, but the taste makes up for it. The service is friendly but could use more attentiveness. The atmosphere is quiet and comfortable. I will definitely keep coming back, as I love sashimi and this place offers a great selection, and the fish is always fresh.

I'm from Toronto and have had eaten at plenty of...

I'm from Toronto and have had eaten at plenty of high end sushi places there. This might be some of the best Japanese food I've ever had. We ordered a variety of rolls (eg: spicy tuna, california, dragon, etc...), sashimi, miso soup and kaiso salad. Everything was fresh and delicious! The service was a bit slower than I was hoping but not in a manner that was neglectful. I think it was more to create a slower paced dining experience. I'll be back!

This place holds a special place in my heart! My...

This place holds a special place in my heart! My husband and I used to visit this place religiously while we were dating :) We are both vegan, and this place had a secret vegetarian menu that you have to ask for to see. They were always so accomodating with special requests, too. The staff is always wonderful and friendly. If you're looking for delicious, fresh sushi options, GO HERE. It's not as obvious from the road as some of the other restaurants, as it is nestled away in the back of a parking lot - but it's really a hidden gem.