This was a random "walk-in", it was a hot and humid evening and our criteria was air-conditioning and a light meal.
The icy blast of cool air on my face as we entered meant that our seach was over; lets see how the menu fares.
The restraunt is cozy with around eight tables, as it filled with patrons the acoustics made it difficult for conversation; the table next to us was in a corner and thier voices seemed amplified by the location.
After a look through the menu, the set-menu appeared to fit the criteria of a "light meal".
The choices were any three starters with any main dish and a bowl of rice.
The dishes arrived in stages which allowed us to savour the flavours without rushing.
At the end of the meal we felt pleasantly satisfied and not overly full; just what we wanted on this hot sticky evening.
I can say it was a great experience.
Obon is a restaurant that I visit every time when I come to the UK. Im really happy to hear that Obon has opened a second store in Teddington. I guarantee that the quality of sushi is the best in the UK. The quality and taste of the fish are top!. The thickness of the sushi is really thick and fresh than anywhere else. I would like to come again even the price goes higher.
I recently went to a Michelin Japanese and I can say I’d rather not go there and just spent the money with Obon instead. Yes the menu isn’t extensive but everything is done perfectly and the quality of food is amazing too. I loved the yakitori skewers, they were so juicy and tender (I wasn’t particularly thrilled by the quail eggs tho). The sushi and sashimi were fresh, both grilled eel and sea bass were also cooked just right and melting in the mouth. And the starters such as takoyaki, tempura, even the salad and pickles were delicious too. I have already been there twice in 2 weeks and I would recommend anyone in and around the area to visit (be sure to book as the restaurant is not big).
An improvement would be the desserts, there’s not a lot of choices and the dorayaki seemed shop bought and microwaved so it was half warm and half cold (but I still went back so don’t let that put you off too)
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