I Tried Japanese Food in England

Ippudo and Coco Ichibanya were good

Japanese food in England is expensive and often disappointing, with Ippudo and Coco Ichibanya being the only standouts. Most chains fail to replicate authentic flavors or quality, especially Wagamama and Itsu.

• 🍣 Itsu sushi received a 6/10, with good salmon but chewy, sad rice.
• 🍛 Coco Ichibanya curry scored 8.5/10, praised for authenticity despite high price and mild spice.
• 🍜 Marugame Udon was rated 3/10 for tough beef, gooey noodles, and salty soup.
• 🥢 Wagamama's gyoza were called a 'horrific atrocity' and 'tasted like a toy', with ramen scoring below zero.
• 💰 Ippudo ramen, while delicious and authentic, costs £22 for a £6 equivalent in Japan.

A man with a shocked expression holds up a sushi container in front of a London backdrop with Big Ben and a red bus.