So Restaurant Japanese

Name: So Restaurant Japanese
Address: 5 Middlesex Street, London, United Kingdom, E1 7AA
Telephone: 020 7112 9046
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1066 Reviews

£26 to £40

Japanese

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Modern in its minimalist use of colour and clean lines, the new So Restaurant near Spitalfields market and Liverpool street station is every bit the contemporary Japanese restaurant. The airy ground floor dining area is a unique mixture of wooden furniture and Yatai bar (Japanese food stall style) tables, and calming greens, creating a warm welcoming atmosphere. Head chef Zu Tanaka's dishes are creative without being fussy, introducing upgraded homely Japanese dishes as well as much loved Japanese dishes with a SO twist. Signature dishes include grilled eel, yakitori chicken cooked over volcanic rocks from Mt Fuji, crunchy pork katsu made with special panko imported from Japan, tempura, fresh sashimi, and maki sushi selection of delicious flavour and texture combinations. Enjoy a delectable selection of sake, wine, Japanese whiskies, and seasonal cocktails with authentic Japanese food. *We are the same So Restaurant that operated in Soho 2006-2020

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 7112 9046
Website
http://sorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Zu Tanaka

Location
5 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7AA
Area
Spitalfields
Cross Street
On Aldgate end of Middlesex Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Aldgate Station, Liverpool Street Station, Aldgate East Station
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

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EdamameGBP 5.00
Wagyu Tataki with Spicy PonzuGBP 19.00
Organic Agedashi Tofu in BrothGBP 4.00
Aubergine Miso DengakuGBP 10.00
Grilled Eel KabayakiGBP 37.00
Grilled over yogan lava rocks imported from Mt Fuji. The gentle steady heat creates texture and enhances umami
Miso Marinated Black CodGBP 37.00
Please allow 15 mins. Grilled over yogan lava rocks imported from Mt Fuji. The gentle steady heat creates texture and enhances umami
Vegetable TempuraGBP 17.00
King Prawn TempuraGBP 20.00
Soft Shell Crab TempuraGBP 20.00
Salmon TeriyakiGBP 22.00
Organic Tofu SteakGBP 17.00
Kurobuta Berkshire Pork KatsuGBP 23.00
tender and flavourful heritage breed of pork
Grilled Eel Una JuGBP 41.00
Grilled over yogan lava rocks imported from Mt Fuji. The gentle steady heat creates texture and enhances umami. Served with rice
Angus Beef GyudonGBP 23.00
Served with rice
Ninja curry with Chicken KatsuGBP 27.00
Served with rice
RiceGBP 4.00
Miso SoupGBP 4.00
PicklesGBP 5.00

Sushi Sashimi

Omakase SashimiGBP 30.00
3 kinds 3 pcs each
Vege feast Maki rollGBP 17.00
Home made coleslaw, avocado, fried onion, yukari, sesame ponzu
So Ebi-tem perfect maki rollGBP 18.00
two king prawn tempura, avocado, sesame, tobiko
Pink PunkGBP 23.00
salmon, avocado, kizami wasabi, sesame, more salmon!
Soft Shell Crab Maki rollGBP 24.00
whole crab tempura, spicy sauce, pickled ginger, sesame - 5 pieces
So Tiger maki rollGBP 28.00
grilled eel, two king prawn tempura, usuyaki egg, avocado, tobiko, sesame

What 1,066 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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1,066 Reviews

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Saaya
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent foods and service! I wholeheartedly recommend So restaurant! My husband and I spent his amazing birthday there.
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Ally
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service, good value, lovely restaurant.
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Stephane
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service in a lovely quiet atmosphere. Thank you!
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Rebecca
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely authentic Japanese food and very good service.
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Charlie
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very special and authentic Japanese restaurant hidden away. It was very quiet while we were there with the only other diners there Japanese themselves, which is a reflection of the authenticity and quality of the place. Lovely, kind and attentive staff and a beautiful atmosphere. Food was delicious as well. Highly recommended.
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TinyL
London
8 reviews
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5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nestled in the heart of London's financial district, So is a family-run Japanese restaurant that offers an authentic culinary experience. The cosy, inviting atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed meal. Their homemade food, prepared with the freshest ingredients is rich and flavorful, warms the soul. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. The attention to detail in every dish, from presentation to taste, is remarkable. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or new to Japanese cuisine, So provides a memorable dining experience that keeps you coming back for more.
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OpenTable Diner
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and fantastic service! Highly recommended.
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NikkiA
Berkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and fantastic service . We had a fabulous time
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EstherP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food and service! We will be back 😊 Agedashi Tofu, Lotus chips, black prawn curry, kitsune udon, foie gras on rice with mushroom… we’re all just delicious. Generous portions, great price point and peaceful at weekday lunch.
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NikkiA
Berkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service . We had a fantastic lunch
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So Restaurant Japanese is rated 4.8 stars by 1066 OpenTable diners.

So Restaurant Japanese does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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5 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7AA

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On Aldgate end of Middlesex Street
Area
Spitalfields
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Aldgate Station, Liverpool Street Station, Aldgate East Station
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Zu Tanaka
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://sorestaurant.com/
Phone number
020 7112 9046

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Main

EdamameGBP 5.00

Wagyu Tataki with Spicy PonzuGBP 19.00

Organic Agedashi Tofu in BrothGBP 4.00

Aubergine Miso DengakuGBP 10.00

Grilled Eel KabayakiGBP 37.00

Miso Marinated Black CodGBP 37.00

Vegetable TempuraGBP 17.00

King Prawn TempuraGBP 20.00

Soft Shell Crab TempuraGBP 20.00

Salmon TeriyakiGBP 22.00

Organic Tofu SteakGBP 17.00

Kurobuta Berkshire Pork KatsuGBP 23.00

Grilled Eel Una JuGBP 41.00

Angus Beef GyudonGBP 23.00

Ninja curry with Chicken KatsuGBP 27.00

RiceGBP 4.00

Miso SoupGBP 4.00

PicklesGBP 5.00

Sushi Sashimi

Omakase SashimiGBP 30.00

Vege feast Maki rollGBP 17.00

So Ebi-tem perfect maki rollGBP 18.00

Pink PunkGBP 23.00

Soft Shell Crab Maki rollGBP 24.00

So Tiger maki rollGBP 28.00

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