Engawa London, Soho, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo

JAPANESE RESTAURANT, SOHO, LONDON, UK

ENGAWA LONDON



A lovely small Japanese restaurant tucked away in Ham Yard a stones throw from Piccadilly Circus.  I have frequented this restaurant since 2016, and being small, it is seldom available on a walk in basis - booking is required!

For the most part, I have always chosen their tasting menu and one particular course that is my favourite is the presentation of their bento box - a selection of about 10 small beautifully created dishes in their own beautiful pottery dish. So not only is the cuisine an art form, but the pottery that they come in as well.

I believe the images will tell their story, so I present you below what you may expect on your own experience to Engawa London. 

(the image on the left has been taken from Engawa London's website)

Every dish is delicate, rich and beautifully presented.  The restaurant is known for serving wagu beef which on this occasion we tasted as our "mains".

You might be deceived by the size of each dish, I was lost in the visual and taste sensation that I only realised suddenly that I was very full!

Sanjugo Angel, Islington, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Sanjugo Angel, Islington, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Sanjugo Angel, Islington, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Sanjugo Angel, Islington, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo

Still, I needed to find room for the dessert!

A meal I find is always a collection experiences: not just the actual dishes itself but also the interaction with the staff and the general ambiance in the restaurant.  We had such a fun flirty manager who really just put "the icing on the cake".

Good food, wine (sake in this case) and company all round - what more can  you ask for?

I am including below other photos taken from another meal here at Engawa showing the art of food and the dish.

Sanjugo Angel, Islington, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo

Dessert

Sanjugo Angel, Islington, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo

Dessert

Art of the cuisine and the dish

Some images showing both the art of presentation and the beautiful dishes they are served in.

Engawa London, Soho, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Engawa London, Soho, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Engawa London, Soho, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Engawa London, Soho, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Engawa London, Soho, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo
Engawa London, Soho, London UK | ytTastes | Yvanne Teo

ADDRESS



ENGAWA LONDON
2 Ham Yard, London, W1D 7DT


Open

Wed to Thu - 17:00 ~ 23:00
Fri to Sat - 12:00~15:00 & 18:00~23:00
Sun - 12:00~15:00 & 18:00~22:30
Mon & Tue - Closed

Kitchen Closes:
Lunch - 14:30
Dinner - Food 22:00 (Sun - 21:30), Drink 22:30 (Sun - 22:00)

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