Itsu

Itsu’s output consists of far more than conveyor-belt sushi these days. Bowls of miso soup open the show & the grill delivers skewers of chicken teriyaki, while edamame are steamed & tiger prawns are given the deep-fried tempura treatment. Raw fish is the thing, though – classic nigiri of salmon & eel revolve around beside innovative handrolls flavoured with tuna & kombu or salmon & shiso leaf. Supplies are always net-fresh, the ambience buzzy & the service friendly but unobtrusive. If you have to wait for a seat at the conveyor belt, you can always amuse yourself at the dimly lit, intimate first-floor bar, where cocktails, saké & Asahi beer help pass the time. The only downside is that all those tempting little plates can add up to a steep bill.