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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
65 Southwark Street The Harlequin Building
London
SE1 0HR
To reach the restaurant at Southwark Street, known as The Harlequin, public transportation options include taking the Jubilee or Bakerloo line and getting off at Waterloo Station. From there, it's a short walk east towards Blackfriars Road. Alternatively, taking a bus to Southwark Bridge Road is also an option.
For those driving to the restaurant, parking can be found at the nearby Union Car Parks or National Car Parks located within a few blocks of The Harlequin on Southwark Street or Great Suffolk Street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 9pm |
| Friday |
9am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 5pm |
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What people say
Sushi restaurants are known for their fresh and delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, and itsu on Southwark Street The Harlequin in London is no exception. With 70 beautifully designed shops, itsu offers a wide variety of healthy and flavorful dishes that are freshly made every day. Whether you're looking for sushi rolls, noodles, or other health food options, itsu has something for everyone.
One of the things that sets itsu apart is their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and creating dishes that are both delicious and nutritious. They also offer a range of vegan and vegetarian options, making it easy for anyone to find something they love.
In addition to their regular menu items, itsu occasionally offers special promotions like their Christmas yule log with gooey miso caramel and crunchy miso sesame brittle or their miso, pecan, and maple roasted parsnips. These unique offerings showcase the creativity and innovation that goes into every dish at itsu.
Overall, if you're looking for a sushi restaurant that offers healthy and flavorful food in a beautiful setting, look no further than itsu on Southwark Street The Harlequin in London.
