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18/06/2026
it’s iced matcha season🍵☀️here are 3 tropical recipes to see you through summer
12/06/2026
salmon crispy rice salad🍣🥗 inspired by our restaurant favourite, ‘salmon on a bed’🫶 full recipe below
ingredients
🍣 1 filet of salmon
🥄 1 sachet miso’easy
🥄 1 tsp sugar
🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
🍚 250g microwave sushi rice
🥄 2 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
🥄 1 tbsp itsu crispy chilli oil [or more if you like it spicy]
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
🥒 1 small cucumber
🫑 1 red bell pepper
🫛 100g edamame beans
🌱 2 stalks of spring onion or 1 baby leek
🫚 optional- 1/2 thumb of minced ginger
☘️ optional- coriander to top
dressing recipe:
🥄 2 tbsp tahini
🥄 2 tbsp kewpie mayo
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 1 sachet miso easy
🥄 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
🥄 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup
🥄 water to thin out to desired consistency
coat the salmon in miso, sugar, and a touch of sesame oil. grill in the oven for 10 minutes at 200c. let it rest and gently flake it apart.
mix the microwave rice with chilli oil and seasoning. spread onto a lined tray and bake on the grill setting for 15-20 minutes or until it gets crispy. mix it halfway through cooking.
chop the veg into small bite sized pieces and assemble as your base. add the salmon, crispy rice, and finally drizzle over the dressing. mix and enjoy!
08/06/2026
ep 3: XL rainbow rolls🥕🥒🥑 inspired by recipe in caption👇
ingredients:
🍚 rice paper sheets
🥬 iceberg lettuce
🥕crunchy veg like carrot, cabbage, cucumber
🥑 half an avocado
🌱fresh chives or coriander
🐟 a tin of tuna or any other protein
dipping sauce:
🥄1 heaped tbsp tahini
🥄 1/4 cup kewpie mayo
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 1 sachet miso easy
🥄 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
🥄 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup
🥄 water to thin out to desired consistency
04/06/2026
Finally, a meal deal with grace and decorum
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.
Address
32-33 The Strand
London
WC2N 6NA
To get to the sushi restaurant and health food restaurant at The Strand in London, you can take the Tube to either Charing Cross or Covent Garden station, both of which are a short walk away. Alternatively, there are multiple bus stops nearby, with routes including the 6, 9, and 15. If you're driving, there is a pay-and-display car park on Bedford Street just around the corner from The Strand. Please note that this information pertains to the general area and not specifically to any one establishment.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
If you're a fan of sushi restaurants, then itsu on The Strand in London is definitely worth checking out. This health food restaurant serves up delicious Asian-inspired dishes that are both tasty and good for you. What's more, everything is freshly made every day in one of their 70 beautifully designed shops.
But it's not just the food that makes itsu stand out. They also have a great social media presence, sharing recipes and collaborations with other brands like MOB]. From sweet miso macaroons to Christmas yule logs with gooey miso caramel and crunchy miso sesame brittle, itsu knows how to add some umami to your day.
And if you happen to be in Paris, be sure to check out their best hidden gem on 4 Av. du President Wilson. With so much to offer, itsu is definitely a sushi restaurant worth visiting.