Itoshii — Restaurant in Leidschendam-Voorburg

The atmosphere is okay and the design of the bar is really inviting. But the food is very westernised. I was hoping for a good ramen dish. Unfortunately, they put raw lettuce leaves and raw red onion in the ramen. The egg was a regular softbioled egg rather than a shoyu egg. And the broth, which is usually the most enticing component of a ramen dish, was rather basic. The eating ustensils and plates are all made off plastic which feels neither luxurious nor very sustainable. Although luxury is not their aim as the bar gives of a streetfood-vibe, I think this could already improve the overall experience. I don't recommend this place if you're looking for more authentic japanese cooking, but it is somewhat inviting if you want to grab...

Very disappointing second time, ordered grilled squid, have not had these in a really long time and wanted to surprise my mother. The wooden sticks were totally burned and broken. Squid tasted bitter and rubbery, both the squids my mother tried still had plastic film foil inside them.

Went back to return it, the salesperson offered a replacement. I just couldn't offer it anymore to my mother. Was not offer reimbursement nor have I asked for it, I just walked away. Shame but I don't think I'll be back here. I hope the same mistake won't be made with others. It's my second experience here and unfortunately not a good...

Today, I tried this place for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. Usually I order fried shrimp sushi and when I ordered today I didn't expect much because no matter where I sit the fried shrimp sushi is always bad. However I ate theirs and it was the best fried shrimp sushi I have ever had. The rice and everything was perfect, but the shrimp was exceptional - it was crunchy and kinda warm (the perfect temperature). Their dumplings were amazing - again, the texture was the perfect combination of soft and hard. The people were very friendly and fast. If you want to eat in or take out - I recommend this...