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26/10/2026
ep 5: cozy egg-drop miso soup๐ณ๐โ๐ซ recipe below
ingredients:
๐ฅ2 sachet misoโeasy
๐ฅ 3 eggs
๐ 500ml bone broth (or water)
๐โ๐ซ handful of mushrooms
๐ง
1/2 an onion
๐ฑ chives or spring onion
๐ฅ 1.5 tbsp cornstarch [and equal water]
๐ฅ 1 tsp sesame oil
๐ฅ black pepper to taste
method:
chop all the veg into small, bite sized pieces and boil in bone broth for 5 minutes until softened. remove the veg and top up with water. add in the miso and lower the heat.
dash in spoons of beaten egg and let it set for 30 seconds-1 minute before stirring to let the ribbons form. continue with the rest of the egg mixture.
add the veg back in, garnish with fresh herbs and season to taste.
19/10/2026
ep 4: 15-min salmon miso soup๐โ๐ซ๐ฅฃ full recipe below
ingredients:
๐ฅ 2 sachets of itsu misoโeasy
๐ง300ml of water
๐ฃ 100g filet of salmon
๐ฅฌ 1 large pak choy
๐โ๐ซ assorted mushrooms [we used chestnut and enoki]
๐ฑ1 stalk green onion for garnish
๐ฅ tsp sesame oil
layer the veg in a small saucepan and gently place the salmon on top to steam. cover the salmon in 1 packet of miso, and drizzle the second packet over the veg.
pour in the water and let it simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat with the lid on. gently flake the salmon with a fork, and garnish with green onion and sesame oil.
16/10/2026
ep 3: spicy pumpkin miso soup๐๐ฅฃ
ingredients:
๐ฅ 2 sachets chilli misoโeasy
๐ฅ itsu frozen gyoza [optional]
๐ ~300g cubed pumpkin
๐ง400-450ml of water
๐ฅฌ large handful of spinach
๐ง 150g soft tofu [half block]
๐ถ๏ธ chili oil spring onion, and sesame to garnish
method:
de-seed and chop the pumpkin into inch cubes. lightly simmer for 10 minutes in water, optionally steam some gyoza in the same pot.
check the pumpkin is soft with a fork and turn off the heat. add the chilli miso sachets, spinach and tofu. close lid and let the spinach soften for 2 minutes.
serve with crispy chilli oil and spring onion to garnish.
15/10/2026
ep 3: cozy autumnal miso soup๐๐ฅฃ full recipe below
ingredients:
๐ฅ 2 sachets chilli misoโeasy
๐ฅ itsu frozen gyoza [optional]
๐ ~300g cubed pumpkin
๐ง400-450ml of water
๐ฅฌ large handful of spinach
๐ง 150g soft tofu [half block]
๐ถ๏ธ chili oil spring onion, and sesame to garnish
method:
de-seed and chop the pumpkin into inch cubes. lightly simmer for 10 minutes in water, optionally steam some gyoza in the same pot.
check the pumpkin is soft with a fork and turn off the heat. add the chilli miso sachets, spinach and tofu. close lid and let the spinach soften for 2 minutes.
serve with crispy chilli oil and spring onion to garnish.
09/10/2026
tofu flower hack๐ชท full details below:
ingredients:
๐ง 1 pack soft/silken tofu
๐ฅ 1 sachet miso easy
๐ง 200ml water
๐ฅฌ spinach or dried seaweed
๐ฅฃ green onion or sesame seeds to top
portion out some tofu and level it to 1-1.5 inches thick. pierce with a cookie cutter and use 2 wooden spoons as a knife guard.
finely dice the tofu horizontally and vertically in a tight grid, then carefully transfer to a bowl of water to gently remove excess tofu.
prepare miso soup with warm water and pour over the tofu flower. garnish and enjoy!
04/10/2026
bringing back our spicy tofu cabbage soup๐ฅฌ๐ฅฃ full recipe below
ingredients [serves 4]:
๐ฅฌ 1 chinese cabbage
๐โ๐ซ 300g mushrooms [we used half chestnut and half shimeji]
๐ง0.75l water
๐ง 1 block soft tofu
๐ฑ 6 stalks spring onion
๐ chicken stock cube
๐ฅ 1 sachet misoโeasy chilli miso
๐ฅ 3 tbsp soy sauce
๐ฅ crispyโchilli oil to garnish
method:
bring water to a boil and season with stock cube and soy sauce.
add in washed and chopped veg, then simmer with lid on for 15-20 minutes.
when cabbage is fully translucent, turn off the heat and add the chilli miso paste and cubed tofu.
finish with green onion, sesame oil, and crispy chilli oil for that final kick.
01/10/2026
follow for more simple + creative miso soup combos๐ฅฃ๐
01/10/2026
5 quick & healthy miso soup recipes for cozy season๐ฅฃ๐
weโre switching it up with
๐ spicy pumpkin & gyoza
๐ silky egg drop soup
๐ sliced tofu flower
๐ spicy cabbage & mushroom
๐ salmon & pak choy
30/09/2026
itโs miso soup season๐ฅฃ weโre sharing 5 soothing recipes to keep you cozy:
๐ spicy pumpkin & gyoza
๐ silky egg drop soup
๐ sliced tofu flower
๐ spicy cabbage & mushroom
๐ salmon & pak choy
20/09/2026
the perfect egg sando ๐๐ณfor our new sando-inspired breakfast buns in restaurants!!! full recipe below
ingredients:
๐ฅ3-4 golden yolk eggs [depending on how filled youโd like it!]
๐milk bread, brioche, or thick-sliced white bread
๐ฅ 3 tbsp Japanese mayo
๐ฑ small bunch of chives [finely chopped]
๐งsalt, pepper, & sugar to taste
๐ถ๏ธ [optional] itsu crispy chilli oil to take it up a notch
bring a large saucepan of water to a rolling boil and gently lay in your eggs. after 6 minutes, remove one egg and place it into a bowl of iced water. follow with the remaining eggs after 10 minutes of cooking.
peel the hard boiled eggs and separate the yolk like how youโd remove the pit of an avocado. mash the yolks with the mayonnaise & season to create a smooth paste. chop up the egg whites and combine with the yolks and chives.
lightly toast the bread (optional), before layering the smashed egg mixture. make a small divet for the soft boiled egg in the centre and smooth over with the remaining egg mixture.
top with the final piece of bread, wrap in parchment paper, and slice in the centre to reveal the beautiful cross section!
17/09/2026
episode 3 of โIzakaya at homeโ๐ข๐โ๐ซ grilled veggie skewers
ingredients:
๐your favourite veggies: aubergine, courgette, shish*to peppers, asparagus, leeks etc!
๐โ๐ซ assorted mushrooms [we used oyster & shiitake]
๐ฅ 3 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
๐ฅ 1 tbsp soy sauce
๐ฅ 1 tsp sesame oil
๐ซ 1 small thumb of ginger [grated]
๐ง salt & pepper
๐ฅข bamboo skewers
chop the veg into bite sized pieces and layer them onto 1-2 skewers. pat dry and season with salt & pepper, then drizzle with oil.
preheat a grill pan [preferably cast iron] to medium high heat and grill the veg for at least 7 minutes on both sides. optionally press down the veg with a weight to develop an even crust.
brush over with the teriyaki glaze and let cook for an additional 2 minutes. enjoy as a side or alongside a drink๐ป
15/09/2026
Thai crispy rice salad with our new restaurant-inspired green herb dressing๐ฑ full recipe below
signature green herb dressing:
๐ 100g coriander [stems included]
๐ฑ 50g fresh mint leaves
๐ง200ml water
๐ฅ 100ml neutral oil [we used avocado]
๐ฅ 100ml sushi vinegar
๐ฅ 1/3 cup soy sauce
๐ฅ 2 tbsp fresh or pickled ginger
๐ฅ 1 tbsp sugar
- combine ingredients & blend for 1 minute until smooth
- store in a squeeze bottle and use as a healthy dip or dressing
ingredients [Thai-inspired grilled chicken]:
๐ 500g skinless boneless chicken thigh
๐ฅ 1 tbsp red thai curry paste
๐ฅ 2 tbsp fish sauce
๐ฅ 2 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
๐โ๐ฉ squeeze of lime
- marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes
- fry or grill on med-high heat on one side for 10 minutes, and 5 minutes on the other side
ingredients [crispy rice salad]:
๐ 250g microwave rice [we used sushi rice]
๐ถ๏ธ 1 tbsp itsu crispy chilli oil
๐ฅ 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
๐ฅ 1 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
๐ฅ 1 shaved carrot
๐ซ 1/2 a bell pepper [diced]
๐ง
picked onion
๐ซ 150g edamame
- gently crumble the rice to separate the grains, then stir through the seasoning
- spread onto a large tray and cook in a preheated oven for 16 minutes at 200c
- prep your favourite veg and fresh herbs
Address
2 Copthall Avenue
London
EC2R 7BH
Directions to Copthall Avenue in London via public transport:
- Take the tube to Bank Station or Moorgate Station.
- From Bank Station, take exit 9 and walk towards Princes Street. Turn left onto Old Broad Street and continue walking until you reach Copthall Avenue.
- From Moorgate Station, take the exit towards Finsbury Square. Walk north on Wilson Street until you reach Appold Street. Turn right onto Appold Street and continue walking until you reach Sun Street Passage. Walk through the passage until you reach Bartholomew Lane where you turn left, then right onto Throgmorton Avenue. Continue on this road which becomes Old Broad St, until you reach Copthall Avenue.
Directions to Copthall Avenue in London by car/parking:
- Enter the postcode EC2R 7DA into your sat nav or maps app.
- There is no parking at the restaurant but there are several nearby car parks:
- NCP Car Park London Finsbury Square located on Finsbury Square
- NCP Car Park London Vintry Thames Exchange located on Bell Wharf Lane
- NCP Car Park London Aldersgate located on Aldersgate St.
Please note that parking fees may apply and availability may vary depending on the time of day.
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| Monday |
11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 7pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 7pm |
| Friday |
11am - 7pm |
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Sushi restaurants are known for their delicious and healthy Asian-inspired food, and itsu at Copthall Avenue in London is no exception. With 70 beautifully designed shops, itsu offers a wide range of freshly made dishes that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, itsu has something to suit your taste buds.
One of the best things about itsu is the quality of their ingredients. Everything is made with fresh, high-quality produce, ensuring that each dish is bursting with flavor. From sushi rolls to noodle bowls, every item on the menu is carefully crafted to provide a satisfying and nutritious meal.
In addition to their regular menu items, itsu also offers seasonal specials and collaborations with other brands. These limited-time offerings are always exciting and innovative, showcasing the creativity and skill of the chefs at itsu.
Overall, if you're looking for a sushi restaurant that offers delicious and healthy food in a stylish setting, look no further than itsu at Copthall Avenue in London.