Aqua Kyoto (Fifth Floor, 30 Argyll Street, London, London, W1B 3BR) A stunning restaurant with a fantastic terrace which is sure to be booked up throughout the summer months. Unfortunately the food didn't quite match the surroundings with Udon noodles slightly slimy, however the beef Tataki was delicious. One gripe is that when ordering from across the menu you can end up with a selection from starters, mains and sides, all of which are served in the correct order. This meant that the waiters were ready to take our unfinished food while we were waiting for the other dishes to arrive. Perhaps this is naivety on my part but staff should be aware that sometimes you order expecting all to turn up at once, and bearing in mind the only main ordered between two people was the noodles this should have been evident. That said it's still well worth a visit. The bar was busy and there wasn't a spare table in the restaurant all evening so I'm sure that any problems will be ironed out soon enough.
Link to this reviewOctober 2009 |