I’m visiting London from the US and love this concept of self-serve takeout sushi and related food items, in the form of pre-packed pieces and boxes. The prices are very cheap and the food is filling — the major plus being that for the price you’re getting some reasonably high quality food. However, you get what you pay for. The chicken katsu curry, for example, is mostly rice and the curry itself doesn’t contain that many veggies — mainly a somewhat bland, pre-mixed gravy with some onions and a few cubes of carrot. The chicken katsu fillets are tasty but again a bit bland, making me wish Wasabi provided some sauces such as sriracha(or maybe the venue was so crowded that I missed them, because it was a tiny and busy one). When you’re hungry and want something cheap/good/relatively healthy though, I think this place hits the spot.
Dorothy H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Vaughan, Canada
Both price and quality was great! Bought a sushi box with salmon rolls, salmon maki, assorted fish £7.49, bubble tea £~2.75, mochi ball £~2.79 and spicy chicken don £4.95 Sit in was a bit more expensive than take out because of he added VAT. It was hard to find spot to sit at this location since it’s such a busy area. The quality of sushi here is alright, hits the spot when craving sushi. The price is very good for an affordable meal in London. The only downside is that it only includes 1 package of soy sauce in the box of sushi. Usually I need 2, howver I think you can purchase extras? The don was actually really spicy, they pre make the don — I believe they prepared the don at 6pm(printed on the bowl) and we ate it at 730pm. Next time I will try the curry chicken instead. Bubble tea was a bit Luke warm since their refrigerator is out in open. The mochi ball was great! Only got it from previous Unilocal reviews and I’m glad I followed the advice. It’s huge and so yummy!
Alisa R.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The last time I was in London I was wasabi obsessed! I ate it like every day and from a different store each time! I went to this one last time near china town and think it has a great view for people watching ! Tonight thought my box was disappointing, not quick sure if wasabi change or if I changed :/. The rice was just too dense in the sushi rolls and it seemed way saltier that I chose not to use the soy sauce sat two pieces. The flavour was a big lacking too :/I haven’t given up on wasabi yet. It’s still a great deal for some quick and decent noodles and ok sushi. Maybe the individual pieces would have been better … I’ll try another location before I leave and hope for better. Friendly and fast service, and delicious mochi balls!
Sav V.
Rating des Ortes: 1 New Rochelle, NY
This location isn’t that great compared to Oxford Street, for example. It’s a hit or miss here. The ‘hot’ food can either be piping hot and fresh or tepid and bland. That’s what you get for prepacked takeaway food. Opt out of the ‘hot’ food or go straight for the sushi.
Paco H.
Rating des Ortes: 3 London, United Kingdom
This is right down the middle basic wasabi. The thing to know about this location is that they have a really limited space. So they have a really limited supply of stuff. They might actually be out of your favourite just because they ran out. But the food is what it is. And it’s good.
John R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
To start off with, I think Wasabi is all about perception. If normally have a place with great sushi and the time to eat it, then maybe Wasabi will disappoint. However, if you’re from don’t normally have choices for great sushi(such as Scotland) or you don’t have loads of time, then Wasabi is just right. I’ve visited a number of these around the city. This particular location is a bit smaller than some of the others. But if you’re near Piccadilly Circus and in the mood for decent sushi(or anything quick for that matter) and something on a bit of a budget then this is great. One of my favourite things about this location? People watching. It’s such a busy location. They have window bar seating. You can watch all the tourists and theatre goers all day and night. But if you don’t like people seeing you eat, then this may not be the best location. I’m all for some Wasabi. Bring me more. And please open them in Scotland.
Laura Kate S.
Rating des Ortes: 3 London, United Kingdom
A small, but satisfactory Wasabi location near Piccadilly Circus and the many theatres in the area. Easy to get to in an area that has a lot more sit-down restaurants than quick bite options.
Andreas P.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Clapham, London, United Kingdom
On a desperately sunny London day I ended up here for lunch. I know wasabi, I know their food is horrible, microwaved and on par with frozen ready meals. Yet it’s cheap and let’s admit it, the décor is nice. I’ve had a chicken don something. Quantity wise it was massive and the whole thing packed about 1000 calories(I only found out after acting and googling it), Their sushi isn’t always the freshest. If you are nearby quickly search for Yoshino on Unilocal and run to it. It’s much better and sushi wise it’s cheaper. Now I’m not saying I won’t go back — we all get cravings…
Jonathan E.
Rating des Ortes: 3 San Diego, CA
I typically avoid chains but sometimes you need a nibble and don’t want a formal, sit down meal. This was the case after strolling around Soho. I like the fact that they offer clean, sanitary, individually wrapped sushi and other fare at around 1 – 2 quid a piece. And due to their cold storage and volume sales, I don’t doubt the freshness. But that’s also the negative. You get sushi that’s cold, wrapped and made without love. You eat it at a plastic table with packets of soy/ginger/horsey sauce. Everything you love about a good sushi restaurant experience has been turned into a cheap commodity. You can eat here, but you’ll not really eat here. Know what I mean?