Yo! Sushi

I’m not a great fan of Yo! Sushi in terms of authentic Japanese cuisine, but it is normally OK for a light bite. This branch is in the middle of the area called ‘The Lawn’ in Paddington station, now part of a waiting and eating area.
The main downer is the presence of pigeons, which get into the Lawn through the powered doors (it’s effectively part of the station so it is semi-​open). Watching people prepare food on an open table with pigeons flying overhead is not my idea of good food hygiene. It’s put me off eating here.

I know that Yo Sushi is a chain, and that the possibility of its food being authentic is not particularly likely, however Yo Sushi still has a special place in my heart as it introduced me to the wonders of sushi!
I agree with Rutchen — this Yo Sushi is lovely because it is an oasis of calm amongst the bustle of Paddington station. If I have to wait for a train or to meet a friend, this is the first place I would think of going to in order to pass the time. It is great to sit and pick your food from the conveyor belt and to watch the chefs in the middle making interesting-​looking dishes.
Plus, if you suddenly realise you have to get moving, you can pay your bill sharpish and be out of there in no time!

I’ll have to bow to Matsuya’s experience with sushi.
As a vegetarian though I don’t eat fish anyway and I look for something that is tasty and doesn’t rely over-​heavily on wheat where possible. At least as a pleasant break on occasion.
I find the conveyor belt restaurant here at Paddington pretty restful and the food I have had very tasty. It’s a great way to get away from the crowds thronging by the digital boards while you wait for the train. And, if you squint, you can read when your train is ready on the board from your seat.
I am licking my lips already, anticipating my next meal there.
I have held one star back, probably swung by the earlier review from Matsuya. It’s very powerful.