Wanstead

Sakura Sushi and Bao Buns

Never been to Sakura Sushi before yesterday, and I'm sad I haven't! Upon arrival, it smelt amazing, and the guy that served us was very kind and patient with us as we browsed the sushi menu! We picked the Salmon platter which was 2 salmon nigiri, 2 salmon and avocado uramaki, 2 salmon sashimi and 4 salmon maki. We asked for no salmon sashimi and instead 4 salmon and avocado uramaki, and they were very kind in doing so, and keeping the price the same. We waited about 10 minutes, and then they gave us the nicest platter I've ever had!! Rice was slightly vinegary, but the salmon was fresh, and I couldn't complain. the portions were beyond generous, and ill definitely be going back if not today, then tomorrow!

Amazing Japanese Dishes, so many choices for both veg and non veg. I've only had the veg dishes and I can say that each one was so tasty and would highly recommend their Bai buns, gayozas, sushi...list is endless. Definitely worth a try if you haven't and looking for quality food. You get free snacks while you wait for your collection. Great customer service...amazing chefs.

I've been coming here for a while and the food is always delicious — super fresh, full of flavour, and consistently great quality. The Chicken Katsu has been a favourite of mine for ages, and one of the reasons I loved it so much was the generous portion sizes.

Lately, I’ve noticed there seems to be a bit less chicken than there used to be, which is a shame since those big portions were part of what made the meal so satisfying and great value. Still, it’s one of the tastiest spots around, and I’ll definitely keep coming back — just hoping the portions go back to how they used to be!

Amazing customer service, everyone is so lovely and accommodating and smiley - especially since we came in close to closing time! Lovely broad vegetarian/vegan options and very clean! The whole place looks modern - there’s a reason why this place is so busy! Can’t wait to come back!

Honestly our absolute favourite takeaway! It needs 10 stars. The Chicken Karrage buns are too good. The staff are so lovely and friendly. We are so sad to move away from the area for a while, and will definitely be stopping by whenever we pass south Woodford.
Thanks for all the amazing food! James & Darcey

We don't sell any alcohol or pork. Everything is Halal.

Sakura

Ookii Sushi

Ever since the ownership has changed I have been massively disappointed. The prices have gone up but the quality of the sushi and presentation have massively decreased.

They have stopped putting soy sauce and wasabi in each roll- we ordered 3 sushi’s and were only given two pots of soy sauce, one pair of chopsticks, and one wasabi which is definitely not enough for three people.

The mushroom roll we ordered has barely any mushroom- instead has more asparagus and rice proportionally (where is the mushroom??). The rice paper rolls also have barely any tofu in them, and are all different sizes and lengths- this has happened on two separate occasions. The sushi is also falling apart as you pick it up.

I have attached photos of these situations, compared to what they used to look like when we would order from here.

I called up to raise my complaints and I have just received an email now saying my order has been cancelled even though we picked it up and paid an hour ago?

This is not the ookii sushi we have been ordering from for the last few years. Such a shame but I think now we will have to order from elsewhere.

Fantastic sushi and great service!
I recently visited Ookii Sushi and was really impressed — the food was incredibly fresh and full of flavour. The sushi rolls were perfectly made, especially the salmon and avocado and the spicy tuna rolls which are the most popular sushi plates. Everything tasted super fresh and beautifully presented.

I LOVE THESE GUYS, BEST EVER SERVICE, BEST EVER FOOD ESPECIALLY PRAWN TEMP. DRAGON ROLL. DEFINITELY COMEBACK AGAIN

Ookii sushi changed owner few months ago but they are not informing their customers about this.
They kept the same menu/concept but unfortunately the quality and customer service is not the same. I kept ordering as I wanted to support this family business while they were overseas.
Orders aren’t  stored at the right temperature, the quality is not the same and the portions are not good.

Unfortunately, I have to give this place a negative review. I booked food for a certain time and had to wait at least 15 minutes longer. The fish wasn't fresh at all, it had no flavor, and the fish inside of the sushi rolls was barely visible. The tuna sashimi had a questionable color, and the seaweed, ginger, and wasabi seemed days old. They also forgot to include a dish I had ordered, and I called to get a refund. This place used to make some of the best sushi I've ever had in London. It's a shame it's become so bad.

Belgique Wanstead Cafe

Amina served us food with a big smile😊 and kindness. The food was fresh and delicious😋. We felt very comfortable, peaceful environment. Linda's final touche was fantastic.

Absolutely love this place. My family and I visit frequently for weekend brunch. Coffee is amazing and also love their fresh smoothies. A lot of options to choose from, especially love the french toast and also love their cream cakes😋! They have a fantastic bakery selection too for fresh breads. Food is high quality and feels healthy.

I have also ordered cakes from here for special occasions and everyone loves the cakes. We recently tried the afternoon tea and it was yummy, very generous portions too.

We love the outdoor option for seating, makes it feel like we are abroad 😎.

I had brought a fresh cream gateaux today for the first time from here and it was terrible. There was liquid dripping from the base of the cake which was something very weird from the cake. Once it was cut open in front of the family and friends, it was soggy and sponge had collapsed from soaking up all the liquid if the syrup coated whole fruits that was inside. It was embarrassing, and was thrown in the bin. Really not worth the £36 that I had paid.
I am not sure those working there know what was inside the cake. If they did, this kind of cake was certainly not made fresh and had been sitting there for a few day at least. This kind of cake cannot be shelved for more than 6 hours or if it was frozen, defrosting it for sale during the day is also not right. I know I won't get a response or a refund for this. Just be aware for those who will choose to buy a cake from there in the future. I certainly will not.

It was on my list to visit Belgique before covid, but then it never happened. Finally, today I got to visit with a friend, and I absolutely loved the place, staff’s cordial, patient and  friendly service with no rush and hush to shoo us out as soon as we finish eating, it holds much bigger space than it seems from front.
Preparations were quite nice and fresh. I really enjoyed their patisserie and chamomile tea.
I even got some patisserie as take away for my kids and really enjoyed Hazelnut eclairs, Orange blossom.

Lovely space, lovely preps and very cordial staff..its first but definitely not last. I will visit again and again.

Just visited for breakfast, food was okay. The cappuccino had a burnt taste, when this was brought up with the staff they weren’t willing to take on the feedback and was just plain rude. We could also not drink the Cortado as it was more milk than coffee even with a double shot! Staff was not willing to accept responsibility - won’t be coming back.

Belgique

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OTTO Restaurant Bar

I've been here quite a few times but felt compelled to leave a reveiw

We took my father here for a small birthday celebration.

Service was on point, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect.

The small touches fby the resturant made it a particularly memorable experience, a small candle with the baklava which they provided on the house (thank you) and the lovely banter all made the experience all the morw worthwhile.

We came away feeling really rather full and happy!

Thank you for a lovely evening.!!

Amazing food, great price and lovely interior. The service was wonderful and a good price overall. I will definitely be back.

I had delightful dining experience that I'm excited to share! For my starter, I indulged in the calamari, and it was perfectly prepared – crispy and tender. Then came the lamb shish for my main course, it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I truly enjoyed every single bite. The staff were incredibly nice and welcoming throughout my meal. Their attentiveness really added to the overall enjoyment. It's always a pleasure when the food and service are this wonderful. I highly recommend this place for a fantastic meal. I can't wait to go back! 😋🍽️
Also its great for a date night.

What a lovely evening
Food delicious, plentiful and reasonably priced.
Great atmosphere with the added treat of a singer doing songs from my younger years. Ended up dancing with 2 little daughters of the owner. Highly recommend!

Made a lottery pick of a choice after a short walk in the nearby Chalet Woods and was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. Food, Service, Ambience, full marks. Tried the falafel dish for starters, well seasoned, and the lamb shank I had and lamb burger were both top tier. With regards to my shank, soft and succulent, falling off the bone. Highly recommend, and we will be back.

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