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Hare & Tortoise
Japanese Restaurant££££
Bloomsbury, London
"Curry laksa is my favorite"(12 Tips)
"Gyoza and Singapore Rice Noodles are the only way to go!"(3 Tips)
"Good service and affordable place!!! Recommend"(8 Tips)"The chicken katsu curry is awesome.. Beats Wagamama."(6 Tips)
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There are few places in London that do a decent Singapore Laksa (or 'Curry Laksa' as it's referred to on the menu here). The Hare & Tortoise is my go to place when I'm craving one. Highly Recommend!
Very well made japanese food! I love the okonomyaki sticks and teriyaki chicken! Miso soup and noodle meals are also great!
Samantha WaughMarch 1, 2014Affordable prices, and super-big portions. Perfect dinner or lunch for a very hungry student. If you can still move after eating everything, you should totally try their mochi ice-cream! :)
Siew Ling LawFebruary 21, 2017Ordered tempura udon set. Large portion and reasonable price. Have been there for many times and there are always new menu coming😃
Kelly HeungAugust 6, 2016Boyfriend and I always order curry laksa and spicy wing sticks! Very reasonably priced, perfect for quick lunch.
George GarofalakisOctober 30, 2016It's a really nice place, quick, good prices and bug portions. Try the curry laksa if you are in the mood.
Martin EdenDecember 14, 2015Yasai tempura was tasty - green beans, bell peppers and pumpkin. The staff were pretty indifferent and the decor was dull, but it was quick, tasty and good value.
BobbyJanuary 16, 2016If I had to pick favourites I'd say try the Dragon Rolls or the Curry Laksa but really, everything is delicious. Never disappoints.
Portuguese Woman O'warOctober 22, 2016Service was really quick and they don't spend time explaining... But the Food 😍! Really nice portions, really good food, really good price.
Nora HaiderMarch 11, 2015Great food. Big portions and not too pricey.. Huge selection of food on the menu.. I can never decide but everything is good- Kelly HeungJanuary 12, 2016Tantanmian is new! But I didn't like it.. Next time I will get the Curry Laksa. Curry Laksa 萬歲!
Ivonne LlanosJuly 21, 2018love the food in this place. it is not expensive and delicious. it doesnt accept reservations and it is always busy
Shawn S.October 30, 2012penang laksa was quite close to the ones back in singapore. i had the char kwey tiao last time i came here and it was good too! :)
Martin KRSeptember 2, 2014Best and most reasonably priced restaurant around Russell Square. You won't leave hungry.
Adam FowlesSeptember 2, 2013The vegetarian sushi plater is perfect for lunch. 12 pieces for £6, a bargain for the range of of sushi.- Sergey ErentsenovMarch 7, 2015Nice place. Tasty foods. Good service and affordable place!!! Recommend
Samantha TanMay 4, 2011Great rich Penang prawn mee. Char kuay teow tasty but not very authentic (what's with the carrots and chunky onions??). Food came fast, but had to ask 3 times and wait ages for a bit of chilli oil!
Calvin RobinsonOctober 20, 2014Went on the recommendations and glad I did. Roast duck and rice is properly tasty!
Absurdly fast service, and great food. Really nice lunch for less than a tenner.
This is the 'I want asian food, but without the endless queue, but not the glibbery take-out mush, the real thing, nothing that breaks the bank, but no tourist-trap either'-spot. Always reliable.
Michael MalanJuly 3, 2011Love this establishment! Can't go wrong with the Pumpkin Croquettes and Duck Rice! Totally awesome ... you have to try it!
Konrad LangeOctober 1, 2014A place for a quick meal. Not expensive but the quality of both sushi and other dishes is average. Duck is probably the best choice.
Paul CockertonDecember 6, 2011Queue goes quickly. Main courses are huge, great value. Sushi/Sashimi v fresh. Highly recommended.
Johan BasbergNovember 28, 2011Great combo: the Kani Salat (the sauce makes it a winner) with the autumn special Spider Maki.
Yu-MeiFebruary 3, 2011The char kway teow is good. Comes with lup cheong (Chinese sausage). Just needs haam (cockles) and fried pork lard to perfect it.
chicken katsu is better than wagamama... service is blazing fast
If you like eel you can't miss the Unagi and avocado maki, my fave dish here. The dragon roll is also a great choice.
Cheap and good Asian Food in Bloomsbury. But if you go on weekends... Prepare for long que!
Nat MNovember 27, 2015Large selection of Asian dishes. Food's not bad, but they forgot my unagi on my Chirashi Don! =(
- Gyoza and Singapore Rice Noodles are the only way to go!
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