Tenshi — Restaurant in London

Step into Tenshi and be ready to immerse yourself in an authentic Japanese pub experience. The name Tenshi translates to 'Angel' in Japanese, and this family-run restaurant has indeed woven a little piece of culinary heaven since 2009 in Islington. Recently, they've introduced an Izakaya-style menu, capturing the essence of Japanese pub culture where shared small plates complement drinks. I had the pleasure of trying their diverse array of dishes: Japanese rice Lager, Ebi Gyoza, Tuna, and Yellowtail Sashimi, Takoyaki, Salmon Teriyaki, Yakisoba with prawns and squid, and delightful Dorayaki, one with chocolate and the other with red beans. Each dish was a symphony of flavors, showcasing the authenticity of Japanese cuisine right in the heart of London. What truly sets Tenshi apart is not just the delectable food, but also the welcoming atmosphere. The family's warmth and kindness radiate through the attentive service, making the dining experience truly memorable. Tenshi has successfully brought the vibrant Izakaya culture to London, making it a must-visit spot for those seeking an exquisite Japanese...

A cosy little Japanese restaurant just off the hustle and bustle of Angel’s Upper Street. Went here for date night and while we weren’t that hungry, we couldn’t resist ordering more than we needed as the menu looked great. I had to try the Nasu Dengaku as this is one of my favourite ever dishes. It was perfect - squishy, sweet and utterly moreish.

We also had the egg omelette which was a little different to how I expected it to be. The menu said pork belly but this came with something which was more like sliced pork. Still tasty, but my husband found it difficult to portion up using chopsticks. We also ordered the agedashi tofu which was tasty, and my other half ordered salmon and avocado inside out roll. The salmon portioning was generous - perhaps a little too much for me, as I quite like half salmon, half avocado in my roll, but my husband wanted it. I washed it down with a Ramune (if you’ve not tried it, do!) which wasn’t as cold as I’d have liked it to be. However, it was a really enjoyable experience and I’m keen to go back to try more of their dishes! Service was...

Ambiance- 3 star Food- 3 star Customer service would give them 0. Nobody came to ask how our meal was and one particular waitress was pretty miserable. Maybe a different approach to rejecting our request for a bento box for children would be appreciated. We came in at 1645 and the lunch menu ended at 1630. It would be more hospitable to entertain our request or at least pretend to ask kitchen staff or manager. Initially we ordered sushi and was told that the sushi chef hasn't arrived so we told the waitress not to worry. Towards the end of the meal the sushi came though we were all full. Ideally we should of been informed and if we would still like the order. Sashimi wasn't the best quality, prawn tempura was probably the worst I have ever eaten. Though the agadashi tofu, onaymayaki (vegatable pancake) and donburi was excellent. I would not bother coming for sushi or sashimi. Go elsewhere. I regret paying the £20 service charge. Overall a mediocre experience with some hits and extreme misses on the food. I think in future I will stick to eat Tokyo for my...