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

1061 Reviews

£26 to £40

Japanese

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:00 Sat 17:30–21:30
Phone number
020 7112 9046
Website
http://sorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Zu Tanaka
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Edamame£5.00
Wagyu Tataki with Spicy Ponzu£19.00
Organic Agedashi Tofu in Broth£4.00
Aubergine Miso Dengaku£10.00
Grilled Eel Kabayaki£37.00
Grilled over yogan lava rocks imported from Mt Fuji. The gentle steady heat creates texture and enhances umami
Miso Marinated Black Cod£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 Tempura£17.00
King Prawn Tempura£20.00
Soft Shell Crab Tempura£20.00
Salmon Teriyaki£22.00
Organic Tofu Steak£17.00
Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Katsu£23.00
tender and flavourful heritage breed of pork
Grilled Eel Una Ju£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 Gyudon£23.00
Served with rice
Ninja curry with Chicken Katsu£27.00
Served with rice
Rice£4.00
Miso Soup£4.00
Pickles£5.00

Sushi Sashimi

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

What 1,061 people are saying

So Restaurant Japanese reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

So Restaurant Japanese offers an authentic dining experience with "excellent foods and service." This family-run gem in London's financial district boasts a "cosy, inviting atmosphere" and attentive staff. Guests rave about the "remarkable attention to detail" in dishes, which are both delicious and reasonably priced, making it "highly recommended."

1,061 Reviews

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Saaya
London1 review
5.0
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
Sydney1 review
5.0
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
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
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 City2 reviews
5.0
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
London2 reviews
5.0
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 VIP
London9 reviews
5.0
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
Berkshire1 review
5.0
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
Berkshire3 reviews
5.0
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 City2 reviews
5.0
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
Berkshire3 reviews
5.0
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 offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. So Restaurant Japanese also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7112 9046.

So Restaurant Japanese is rated 4.8 stars by 1061 OpenTable diners.

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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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:00 Sat 17:30–21:30
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

So Restaurant Japanese

About this restaurant

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Main

Edamame£5.00

Wagyu Tataki with Spicy Ponzu£19.00

Organic Agedashi Tofu in Broth£4.00

Aubergine Miso Dengaku£10.00

Grilled Eel Kabayaki£37.00

Miso Marinated Black Cod£37.00

Vegetable Tempura£17.00

King Prawn Tempura£20.00

Soft Shell Crab Tempura£20.00

Salmon Teriyaki£22.00

Organic Tofu Steak£17.00

Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Katsu£23.00

Grilled Eel Una Ju£41.00

Angus Beef Gyudon£23.00

Ninja curry with Chicken Katsu£27.00

Rice£4.00

Miso Soup£4.00

Pickles£5.00

Sushi Sashimi

Omakase Sashimi£30.00

Vege feast Maki roll£17.00

So Ebi-tem perfect maki roll£18.00

Pink Punk£23.00

Soft Shell Crab Maki roll£24.00

So Tiger maki roll£28.00

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