Satsuma

Satsuma is popular with Soho’s hip young design crowd, who like the buzz & chatter of both floors, & the long tables where they can eat elbow-to-elbow with other media folk. The food has much in common with the kind of dishes served up at Wagamama: expect plenty of ramen soups (with chicken, beef or seafood), noodle dishes & curries (the chicken katsu comes in for particular praise). You’ll also find a selection of sushi – nigiri & maki – as well as sashimi. Drinks range from fresh juices & Japanese beers to wines & sake. Unfortunately, the cooking quality can be variable, & staff seem inattentive to their customers’ needs, especially at peak periods; otherwise, most people are pretty happy with what Satsuma has to offer.