Historical version 1 of Zipangu, WC2H 7JJ (view current version)
- (020) 7437 5042
- 8 Little Newport Street
- Probably Mon--Sat noon--11:30pm, Sun noon--10:30pm or 11pm (the websites I found these times on disagreed with each other)
- Phone: (020) 7437 5042
- Address: 8 Little Newport Street, London WC2H 7JJ
- Locale: Chinatown
- Nearby Tube stops: Leicester Square Station
- Opening hours: Probably Mon--Sat noon--11:30pm, Sun noon--10:30pm or 11pm (the websites I found these times on disagreed with each other)
Zipangu is an interesting place. Try to get a seat downstairs in one of the holes for a rather cosy location. Their sushi and sashimi is the best in Chinatown.
The upstairs is quite small and narrow, with tables that would seat maybe 2 or 3 people tucked in around the edges. There is a screen or two to break up the space and provide privacy.
The UCL Korean society review says that Zipangu is "famous for good service", and my one trip here seemed to bear this out; I even got brought a cup of green tea while I waited for my takeaway. (--Kake)
Everything on the menu is available as takeaway, at the same price. The large sushi box is �7.80, and is plenty for one hungry person. It's a mix of nigiri and maki. The rice is moist and well-flavoured, and the ratio of rice-fish-wasabi on the nigiri is just right. [Prices at 2002-05-09]
Other Reviews
- e-street.com review (with photo and opening times)
- UCL Korean Society review
- EatOutGoOut review (with different photo and slightly different opening times)
- dooyoo review