Wow!Sushi

£8 - £20 / Sushi
General Gordon Pl, London

Opening hours

12PM-7PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 12PM-7PM
  • Tuesday 12PM-7PM
  • Wednesday 12PM-7PM
  • Thursday 12PM-7PM
  • Friday 12PM-7PM
  • Saturday 12PM-7PM

Exceptional Service with Custom Sushi Rolls

Stepping into the unassuming corner sushi bar, I was greeted by a sensory perplexity—a melody of aromas, from crisp nori to subtly sweet soy. The quaint establishment, though not particularly striking in its decor, bore the hallmark of culinary earnestness: chefs crafting their creations in full view, punctuating the languid ambiance with dexterous zeal. I skeptically requested an off-the-menu crunchy dragon roll, and to my delight, it emerged deftly assembled, showcasing thoughtful attention to personalized service.

Contrasting moments oscillated between the uneven offerings. The salmon maki revealed a lamentable discord between its dainty fish portions and domineering rice, unforgivably stale. However, redemption gleamed through an audacious spicy tuna roll; here, the rice and fish performed a bright tango under notes of artful spice that left one wistful for more of its kind. Chicken gyoza arrived with excellent plating, yet the filling faltered in depth—tasteless whispers amid yielding textures. Curiously, the elegance of the presentation shone brightly in its clever packaging and charming soy-sauce bowls, simples touches that spoke of an eccentric charm. This restaurant, while not flawless, curates a narrative worth exploring should you seek warmth in gesture over mastery in taste. — Nigel Gourmet

How to get there

General Gordon Pl, London

London City Airport — 1.17 mi

Woolwich Arsenal - 196 yd

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