Hare Tortoise - London

We arrived in the afternoon and were promptly seated at our preferred table. The waiter quickly took our drink orders and returned promptly. We decided to order the sushi and were impressed by the presentation of the food on the plate, particularly the fresh and smooth salmon. I would highly recommend this restaurant and would come back every day if I could.

We had a really good meal at HT. The tempura and chums wskame seaweed were excellent, and the sushi box was of solid quality. The chicken teriyaki rice and roast duck and rice were also good. The service was good and the atmosphere was easygoing, but nothing special. The total bill for three people, including 4 cokes, came to 73.26. HT is a guaranteed option for a satisfying meal that won't break the bank, although it is no longer considered a cheap lunch option.

Disguised under what sounds like the name of a pub, this small oriental restaurant had been recommended by my daughters, and it fully lived up to expectations. Service was kind and efficient, the food was very good, the ambiance was simple and pleasant, full of light and with no background music disturbing the conversation. The bill for the three of us was £50, including a 10% service charge. The high level of takeout activity was confined to the entrance area, and did not disturb us at all. It is now one of my favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood, both for dining in and take out.

The menu has loads of choice, and this causes its own problems. The food came nicely presented and cooked. The staff were ok but could have been a bit more attentive. People were seated close to each other, even though the place was not that busy. It is better to spread people about than shove them into one place.

We recently ordered a takeaway from the Putney branch. When we got home, some of our meal was missing. One of us tried the call the restaurant whilst the other went over to try and sort. No one answered the phone for over 15 mins and upon arrival my partner was told it was our fault this has happened. No solution was offered and our remaining hot food at home was ruined. Avoid.