Iron Chef Dine-in & Takeaway (21st Anniversary) — Restaurant in Wembley

hands down best sushi of my life- in a world of day old tasteless chewy handrolls in the middle of woolies, this man has single handedly saved my impression of the humble teriyaki 10 piece sushi roll. The rice is so freshly cooked it’s warm, the mayo is perfectly proportioned, I feel like I am discovering god every time I take a bite.

I’ve been eating here since I was a toddler, my entire family - aunt, cousins, parents, grandparents - all hold this place in high regard. It hasn’t changed a bit in my entire lifetime- the outside of the shop does not match the reality of this food, the menu is still the same, and the owner still looks like he might explode if you arrive even one minute early.

TO EVERYONE WHO IS IRRATIONALLY UPSET AT BEING ‘abused’ BY THIS MASTER OF HIS CRAFT: This man is making you food that is basically divine. If you can’t endure a little bit of abruptness, you do not deserve his gifts. That being said, it’s really easy to not invoke his (rightful) wrath.

If it’s your first time coming here, you’re going to have to use the online menu to decide what you want. Luckily, after you collect your first meal, you can grab a physical one on the way out, that you will then be able to keep for a decade. You’re welcome.

Decide EXACTLY what you are going to order. Repeat it out loud once or twice.

Call. Tell him what you want without any small talk. Tell him when you want it. When he tells you when the food will be ready - ie, in 15 minutes, REMEMBER THAT NUMBER.

Set an alarm for [however many minutes]. Doesn’t matter how long you have to sit in your car, only enter the door after the alarm has gone off.

Walk in. Tell him what you ordered. Have either cash or card out as you walk in. Don’t be annoying. Don’t make useless comments. Make your payment method clear. Thank him profusely. Grab a menu as you walk away.

If you really really really insist on small talk, ask about his daughter, or compliment his cooking, which I’m pretty sure are the two things he cares about in life. Don’t expect him to change- not only is he lovely the way he is, and shouldn’t have to change to earn your respect, but he’s also endured years of the same complaints about customer service, and none of those complainers ever got anything out of it. But if you’re nice, eventually he MIGHT smile when you thank him, and you better be honoured by that gesture.

TLDR, legend, icon, master, best sushi...

Hidden in the heart of Wembley, the Iron Chef Japanese restaurant will blow you away with the flavour of the food. The building although likely needing a revamp is non aggrandising and understated. It holds its authenticity to what you would expect on a small street corner restaurant in Japan.

The sushi was some of the best I've ever had - each piece was expertly crafted and bursting with flavor. The Katsu Rice dish was also cooked to perfection, with a light and crispy batter.

But what really sets this restaurant apart was the authenticity of the food, which, prepared by the restaurant's namesake chef, were nothing short of culinary magic. The ingredients were fresh and expertly combined to create taste sensations that are hard to come by in this neck of the woods.

Overall, I would give the local iron chef Japanese restaurant in Wembley a solid 5 stars. It's definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for top-notch Japanese cuisine in the area if you can look past the dilapidated facade of...

Fabulous food at Iron Chef. This food is the best Japanese food I have ever had. When I buy Sushi, the rice is usually still warm as its made fresh, fresh, fresh.Dont be put off though as sometimes the owner can seem to be abrupt, but its because he makes all the food himself and also takes all the orders, so sometimes he is under pressure. He is a lovely person though and means only the best. His Japanese food quality and freshness, is brilliant. Just one point, don't order from Uber eats. The one time I did it took ages to get here and the food was not nearly as good as when I pick it up myself. I highly recommend that you pop down there to Harborne Street and pick up yr order. You will save yourself twenty bucks or so and the quality of the food is totally...