On a weekend, I felt like Japanese food, especially sashimi, so we chose Kawagishi by the riverside. If I am honest, I would say I am disappointed.

On its website, it boasted “Our mission is to capture the healthy, fresh-food feel of traditional Japanese cuisine, and mix it up with a modern, Kawagishi touch.” It feels mean to pull up what I think is wrong with the food there. I think, if you are just looking for a Japanese type restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, it will do but I would not call it authentic. I am not even a Japanese cuisine connoisseur. For me, chicken yakitori has a glaze, not a sauce as served. The sashimi was not sliced right according to my more discerning daughter.

The service was indifferent.

Here is the menu

Address: 45 River Gardens Walk, London
SE10 0UB, United Kingdom
Phone +44 20 3542 1752
Email:info@riversidekawarestaurant.co.uk

Access:

Level entrance, good space between tables.