嘉壽司 Ga Sushi — Restaurant in England

Let’s be honest: most Japanese restaurants in the UK fall short. Not because Japanese cuisine lacks appeal, but because the execution lacks integrity.

Too many places serve sushi made with the wrong kind of rice — long grain, Thai, or Chinese varieties that simply don’t belong. Worse, they overcook it with too much water, leaving the rice limp, soupy, and lifeless. The surface turns mushy, the grains collapse, and the entire bite loses its structure. Sushi rice should have body, warmth, and subtle acidity. Most places miss this completely.

Sashimi is often sliced without respect for the fish’s grain. Sauces are heavy-handed — either cloyingly sweet or aggressively salty. Presentation feels rushed. And the so-called “Japanese experience” is reduced to a few cherry blossoms on the wall and a miso soup that tastes like tap water.

What’s missing isn’t just technique — it’s philosophy. The quiet discipline. The balance. The refusal to cut corners. The respect for ingredients and the rhythm of the kitchen.

That’s why Ga Sushi is different.

They don’t chase trends or rely on gimmicks. They understand the fundamentals — and they honour them. The rice is correct. The knife work is confident. The flavours are clean, layered, and intentional. You can taste the discipline behind every detail.

Beyond the sushi, Ga Sushi surprised me with its mastery of comfort dishes. The Japanese curry rice was beautifully balanced — rich but not heavy, with a depth of flavour that felt slow-cooked and deliberate. The noodles in broth were equally impressive: clear, clean, and layered, with a surface that shimmered but never felt oily. These aren’t throwaway sides — they’re crafted with the same care as the sushi, and they prove that Ga Sushi understands the full spectrum of Japanese cuisine.

In a landscape full of shortcuts, Ga Sushi chooses craftsmanship. And that makes all...

I have to admit we were a bit apprehensive when going into GA sushi as we were concerned it was going to be another mediocre Wagamama-esque faux Japanese restaurant. But one look at the menu made us realise there was something serious happening here. The selection made it clear that the owners know about Japanese food with options that you’d never normally find in lesser restaurants. Also a good selection of Sake!

A friendly and helpful waitress took our orders and did make it clear that the dishes are delivered as and when they are ready - nothing wrong with that and it was good to see that each and every dish was being made freshly. There was a short wait for the dishes to arrive but the wait was more than worth while.

We’ve eaten sushi around the world and GAs is right up there with the best. We ordered a variety of dishes (warm and cold) and each was fantastic. The tempura was perfectly crispy and not oily. My Udon noodles were fat and cooked perfectly and the broth (I went for the shoyu) had the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The beef had a lovely amount of fat to add flavour. My daughter’s chicken with Ramen bowl was equally as good. My wife went for a selection of vegetarian Maki and couldn’t fault them.

There have been some other reviews that mentioned it was expensive. I can’t agree - that would like say a decent restaurant is expensive compared to a McDonalds. For the quality and quantity the price was very good.

The decor was great, service was wonderful and the homemade Mochi rounded a perfect meal off perfectly. I can’t recommend GA Sushi highly enough. We’ll certainly be going back and wish the owners...

The first time I ate here, I was quite impressed. The sashimi rice bowl came with a good amount of sashimi and roe. The sushi rice was delicious. Although the bowl looked small, it was surprisingly filling, which made me want to come back for a second visit.

Unfortunately, the second visit was disappointing. The sashimi portion was noticeably smaller, and the fish seemed a bit stale and not fresh. The ramen broth was a slightly salty, and the portion size was on the small side. Even women with smaller appetites felt it wasn’t filling enough. As for the bubble tea, I’m not sure if the straw was thinner this time or if the pearls were larger, but it was really hard to suck the pearls through the straw.

It’s common for small restaurant to start off strong but struggle to maintain quality as more customers come in. I hope you can keep up...