Anzu (Mayfair)

• Where Anzu is still ironing some service problems in the kitchen as they have only been open for a few days
• Front of house was already very polished
• It's a lovely space tastefully decorated in wood and stone with warm greys and caramels
• Soft lighting that is flatteringly dim but where you can still read the menu
• Prawn korokke (croquettes to you and me) were nice and light
• I was disappointed that the spinach gomae was sold out but the tomato salad I got instead was probably the best tomato salad I have ever eaten
• Light dish that was a beautiful contrast to our other deep fried starters
• My companion and I were both a little let down by our mains
• Was made with chicken broth and garnished with pork slices as well as a perfectly runny boiled egg
• Unfortunately the dish was ruined by a broth that was too salty for my taste
• I expect this was a one off error due to the restaurant being newly open
• The seabass was perfectly panfried with a very thin crisp skin under the vinegar and soy based sauce
• Enoki mushrooms were also smothered in the sauce
• There must have been a timing problem with our order because the fish
• My companion is a real stickler about food temperature so he found this disturbing
• I imagine this is the type of problem that gets ironed out during the soft launch period
• His dish was kindly removed from the bill which was very generous given that we were only paying half price during the soft launch
• I think we experienced a few teething problems what with the restaurant being open for such a short time
• A main course portion that serves with rice and miso soup
• It also has a small selection of small plates which are ideal for sharing
• Went here during the soft launch when food was half price and menu was limited
• Just some vegetable tempura on a bed of cabbage with no sauce to go with it
• The teishokus however were brilliant and would recommend you stick with them
• Some simple sashimi and seafood sides and there is one of each of the regular mains dishes you might expect from ramen to katsu curry to teriyaki
• The wine list is great and the staff know a thing or two about food and wine pairing and do enjoy helping you choose
• St James market is a spacious little pedestrian area just off the main road away from wondering crowds
• The outside seating is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and some drinks

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