Sushinoen

Cosy, smart, and unpretentious, Sushinoen brings an authentic Japanese dining experience to Whitechapel. If you’re seeking tasty and elegant food, service that stands out, and a traditional atmosphere, this is a place that’s worth stopping by. The homemade dishes here are freshly-prepared, including sushi made by highly-trained sushi chefs. This place gives you a real Japanese experience right in the heart of East London.

The outside of the restaurant is unassuming but inside you’ll find a light-filled space with both traditional and Western seating arrangements. The dining room is wholly authentic, with fishing nets draped from the ceiling and staff wearing kimonos. Touches like this make a meal at Sushinoen a real experience.

The restaurant has lunch and à la carte menus, and also offers takeaways. For lunch, try a generous bento box, sushi set, or a hot meal like yakisoba served with miso soup. Alternatively, pick from the à la carte offering, which is dominated by freshly-prepared sushi and sashimi. Options range from sea urchin to tuna, mackerel, or tomago. You can also order sushi and sashimi platters. A wide variety of classic appetisers like gyoza and wakame salad are available, and some hot dishes like teriyaki and noodles.

The traditional drinks menu here is the ideal accompaniment to the food. Sake and sake cocktails are a popular choice but shochu, umeshu, and Japanese beers are also available. If you prefer, European wines and non-alcoholic drinks are also served.