Let's start with the bad news - this place is never going to get a Michelin star, because those guys really don't like restaurants with laminated adverts for beers on the wall.
Let's carry on with the worse news - it's much, much too small. I'm certain that if they had double the room, it would still be reservations only!
That's because the food is wonderful, and the staff are really friendly. My sushi background had started with the obvious chains but this is a clear cut above in terms of quality. The only complaint was that, on the day we went, they didn't have any toro... the reason being that they only use fresh fish and their supplier hadn't had any tuna that morning. The lady serving us, however, was quick to suggest a replacement which broadened by experience with sushi.
It's an easy walk from Victoria station, but hidden down a flight of stairs from Stratton Ground market (opposite the book stall, the day we were there.)
Not a cheap eat at £60 for two for a three-course lunch (including drinks), but no complaints on the value stakes.
I was initially reluctant to enter due to the small and narrow staircase. The dining area is pretty small and cozy but I think it adds to the ambience. The food is fresh though the portion was on the small size compares to New York where I live. Definitely will go back again.
One night we needed somewhere to have a quick meal, close to Victoria Station and we decided on the Ichi-Riki Sushi House which sounded ideal. Located about 10 minutes walk from Victoria Station, but actually closer to St James's Park tube station, Ichi-Riki Sushi House is a small sushi restaurant hidden away on a cobbled street. There is a narrow entrance at street level, which takes you down stairs to the restaurant. You can sit at the sushi bar or at one of the small, closely packed tables.
Service was with a smile and by the sounds of the greetings there were plenty of regulars coming in. This tiny restaurant has a good atmosphere, though most importantly, excellent food!
The menu is large and varied. We scanned it and started to make our selection, ordering an Asaki beer to inspire us. We ordered several things to share - the Salmon & Avocado roll, the Tempura Prawn roll, the Takoyaki (a type of dough ball with octopus) and the Ichi-Riki Special platter, which had various sushi and sashimi, and of course some Miso Soup.
The food was fabulously fresh, well presented and delicious. This was some of the best sushi we have had in London and I would really recommend this place for lunch or dinner.
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