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29/05/2026
10-minute rice paper cheung fun hack🍤 full recipe below
ingredients [makes 3]:
🍤 80g raw peeled prawns or shrimp
🍚 6 pcs of rice paper
🌱 3 stalks of chopped spring onion
🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
🌶️ itsu crispy chilli oil
🥄 top with soy sauce and black vinegar
briefly dip the rice paper in cold water and lay it onto a board. place 4 prawns in a line with a sprinkling of chopped spring onion.
tuck the top and bottom of the rice paper in to seal in the prawns, then gently roll the rice paper like you would a burrito. repeat with a second layer of rice paper to secure.
rub some sesame oil onto a heat-proof plate and place the cheung fun on. steam for 7-10 minutes depending on how large the prawns are.
top with crispy chilli oil, soy sauce, and a touch of black vinegar. enjoy!
20/05/2026
ep 4: dumpling spanakopita🥟where we answer ‘does it dumpling?’🤔
18/05/2026
ep 3: smash dumplings🥟you’re going to want to try this…full recipe below
dumpling filling mix:
🥩200g minced beef
🌱4 green onion [finely chopped]
🥬 1/2 cup cabbage or pak choy [finely chopped]
🫚 thumb of grated ginger
🧄 cloves of grated garlic
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 1 tbsp mirin/shaoxing rice wine (optional)
🥄 1 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
🥄 pinch of pepper
ingredients:
🥟 frozen dumpling wrappers
🥕 shredded veg [carrot, cucumber and cabbage work well]
☘️ top with coriander or spring onion
🌶️ itsu crispy chilli oil
start by finely chopping cabbage and salting it to release moisture. combine the dumpling filling ingredients (including the strained cabbage) and stir until combined.
spoon 1.5 tbsp of the mixture onto defrosted dumpling wrappers, and firmly spread up to the perimeter of the dough.
grill on medium high heat for 5-7 minutes or until it develops a brown crust, pressing firmly like a smash burger patty. flip and finish on other side for 2 minutes.
serve with fresh shredded veg, and extra drizzle of teriyaki, and crispy chilli oil.
13/05/2026
if there’s one thing we know, it’s dumplings🥟follow along as we test the hype
30/04/2026
sticky teriyaki pulled pork ramen🍜 full recipe below
ingredients [serves 2]:
🥢 itsu restaurant’ramen original noodles
🍜 classic ramen brilliant’broth
🥩 oven-ready braised meat of choice [asian flavours pair best]
🥚 2x eggs
🥬 2x pak choy
🌽 small tin of sweetcorn
🥄 crispy chilli oil
🌱 spring onion
cook the braised meat per pack instructions [typically around 30 minutes] and get started on the other toppings.
cook eggs for 5 minutes on a gentle rolling boil for the perfect runny yolk. for extra flavour, grill corn and pak choy in a pan on med-high heat until they get some colour.
5 minutes before the meat is done, simmer the noodles and broth. assemble the ramen bowl with all the fixings and enjoy
24/04/2026
chef-level quality…in a noodle pot? here’s what Monica has to say.
13/04/2026
world-famous chef Monica Galetti says anyone can nail a perfectly jammy egg. we’re bringing it back to basics with ‘noodles 101’🍜
11/04/2026
ep 3: ponzu tuna tostadas🌮🍣
ingredients [makes 6]:
🍣150g of sashimi [or 2 boxes of itsu sashimi]
🥑 1 avocado
🥟frozen dumpling wrappers [can sub with tortillas]
🫒olive oil spray
🌱top with chives, sesame seeds & sliced onion
restaurant-inspired ponzu sauce:
🥄 2 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 1 tbsp mirin
🥄 1 tbsp lime juice
🥄 1 tbsp lemon juice
🥄 half a tsp honey
🥄 half tsp grated ginger
🥄 half a clove of grate garlic
start by making the crispy tostadas, spray both sides of the dumpling wrapper with oil and bake on a tray for 7 minutes at 180c, flipping halfway.
dice the sashimi, and dress it in the ponzu sauce 10 minutes before serving [any longer will cure the fish]. thinly slice the avocado, chives and red onion. assemble and finish with sesame seeds and a touch of spicy mayo.
09/04/2026
After an alarming increase in edamame skin eating, we’d like to clarify our position... Eat the skin and you will be removed.
09/03/2026
ep 4: our viral mille feuille nabe⭐️🍲 full recipe in caption
ingredients:
🥬 1 large napa or 2 chinese cabbage
🥩 500g thinly sliced beef or pork [can be found in hotpot or frozen sections of asian supermarkets]
🌱1 pack soft tofu
🍄🟫 handful of mushrooms [we used shimeji]
🥣 2x classic ramen brilliant’broth
method:
thoroughly wash the cabbage leaves and layer it with the thinly sliced meat. chop into 2-3 segments depending on the height of your pot.
arrange cabbage and meat, leaving the centre hollow for some diced tofu and mushrooms. pour in the brilliant broth and simmer with the lid on for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
04/03/2026
ep 3: spicy tofu cabbage soup🥬🥣 full recipe below
ingredients [serves 4]:
🥬 1 chinese cabbage
🍄🟫 300g mushrooms [we used half chestnut and half shimeji]
💧0.75l water
🧈 1 block soft tofu
🌱 6 stalks spring onion
🍗 chicken stock cube
🥄 1 sachet itsu chilli miso
🥄 3 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 crispy chilli 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 ofn 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.
22/02/2026
welcome to the beautiful world of cabbage🥬🌟follow to not miss out of any of these recipes:
🥄 mille feuille nabe
🥄 charred miso butter cabbage
🥄 spicy tofu cabbage soup
🥄 stuffed cabbage rolls
and so much more on 🤩
Address
49-51 Great Eastern Street
London
EC2A 3HP
From Liverpool Street Station, take the exit to Bishopsgate and walk southeast until you reach Great Eastern Street. Turn left on Great Eastern Street and continue walking for approximately 8 minutes. The sushi restaurant and health food restaurant are located on your left-hand side.
For public transport, take the London Underground to Old Street station (Northern Line) or Shoreditch High Street station (Overground). Both stations are within 10 minutes walking distance of the restaurants.
For driving and parking, there is limited street parking available around Great Eastern Street. Alternatively, there are several public car parks nearby, including the NCP Car Park on Great Eastern Street or the Adelphi Car Park on Tabernacle Street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 8:30pm |
| Friday |
10am - 8:30pm |
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What people say
If you're looking for a health food restaurant that serves delicious, Asian-inspired cuisine, then itsu on Great Eastern Street in London is the perfect place for you. With 70 beautifully designed shops across the UK, itsu offers freshly made food every day that is not only healthy but also bursting with flavor.
One of the things that sets itsu apart from other health food restaurants is their sushi menu. Their sushi is always fresh and expertly prepared, making it a must-try for any sushi lover. But it's not just sushi that they excel at - their menu also includes a range of other dishes such as noodles, salads, and hot pots.
Itsu's commitment to using fresh ingredients means that their dishes are packed full of nutrients and vitamins. And if you're looking for something sweet to finish off your meal, why not try their miso macaroons? They're a unique twist on a classic dessert and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Itsu also likes to get creative with their menu by collaborating with other brands such as MOB]. This collaboration resulted in some amazing dishes like miso, pecan + maple roasted parsnips which were the ultimate roast dinner side dish. Itsu x MOB] giveaway was an event where people could get the ultimate Christmassy miso experience!
Overall, itsu is an excellent choice for anyone looking for healthy yet delicious food in London. With so many options to choose from and a commitment to using fresh ingredients, it's no wonder why itsu has become such a popular destination for health-conscious diners.
