Zen Mondo (Islington)

• Its reputation for being the only Japanese owned (with a Japanese chef) restaurant in North London means that the recipes that are served out of its tiny but buzzing kitchen are authentic
• Fusion dishes that are the norm of most Japanese restaurants in London
• The flavours are clean and the ingredients are fresh
• Or the delicious bubbling hot seafood clay pots served with noodles and Japanese vegetables
• The pre theatre four course menu is a steal at £
• The prices are very reasonable and I'd happily pay more for the quality of food that is served at Zen Mondo
• Service is always friendly and prompt and the dining environment is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Upper Street
• My all time favourite is Bento Cafe in Camden
• Her company certainly brightens the mood and this partnered with some surprisingly good sushi lifted both our spirits
• Manoeuvring into your seat between the closely knit tables can be like something out of the Krypton Factor and it certainly encourages familiarity with your dining neighbours with "
• Salmon madness was on the cards for Fitore with a platter of nigiri
• It was fresh with the rice served at the perfect temperature (body temp) and the fish between 4 and 6 degrees
• Because it is superior in its offering and authentic with a Japanese brigade

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