Ichi-Riki Sushi House

Get distracted by the bustle of Strutton Ground market & you could easily miss the doorway to this subterranean sushi joint. However, there are plenty of locals who know its secrets, judging by the steady stream of office workers & shoppers who pack into the canteen-style dining room at lunchtime & congregate round the cosy wooden sushi bar. Space is at a premium but all is jovial, thanks to the good humour of cheerful young staff. Sparklingly fresh sashimi & nigiri (from £3.50 for two pieces) are ferried from the kitchen at break-neck speed, along with various set meals such as chicken yakitori skewers or grilled salmon teriyaki on rice with vegetables, pickles & miso soup (£11). Finish with green-tea ice cream or Japanese pancakes & a cup of oolong tea.