Eat & Drink
Originally published on Wednesday, 19th November 2008
Tsunami
Charlotte Street is one of those places I always think I should head to more for culinary satisfaction.
I've been meaning to go to Passione (the best Italian in London, according to Jamie Oliver) for about fifteen years and I'm always hoping my other half will surprise one night with dinner at Pied de Terre, but sadly I think the hallowed walls of that one will always remain just out of reach.
A recent addition to the stretch is a bit more within reach (of my wallet, at least) and, I'll bargain, just as good, in terms of what you get on your plate, as the other two. Sister restaurant to the original Tsunami in Clapham, the new site is longer and somewhat lovelier, in terms of deco, and serves the same beautious, delicately-crafted food as its sibling, but just a notch better.
From the sunkissed salmon (seared, carpaccio-ed and drizzled with ponzu yuzu dressing) to the heartier seafood toban (cooked in a clay pot with sake, mirin and soy), suffice to say it's the perfect antidote to these cold, drizzly nights.
And with the current 20% off before 7pm deal, this might just be my new favourite West End modern Japanese.
Hours: Mon-Sun 12-3pm & 5.30-11pm
Place: 93 Charlotte Street, W1T 4PY
Cost: £45
Web: www.tsunami.co.uk
Book: 020 7637 0050