itsu Itsu is a sushi restaurant located in the Departure Lounge, known for its unique and experimental takes on traditional Japanese cuisine, including miso-infused recipes such as miso caramel yule log and miso pecan roasted parsnips. Join their giveaways to experience the ultimate Christmassy miso treats!

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26/10/2026

ep 5: cozy egg-drop miso soup๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ recipe below

ingredients:
๐Ÿฅ„2 sachet misoโ€™easy
๐Ÿฅš 3 eggs
๐Ÿ— 500ml bone broth (or water)
๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ handful of mushrooms
๐Ÿง… 1/2 an onion
๐ŸŒฑ chives or spring onion
๐Ÿฅ„ 1.5 tbsp cornstarch [and equal water]
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tsp sesame oil
๐Ÿฅ„ 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 soup๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ๐Ÿฅฃ full recipe below

ingredients:
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 sachets of itsu misoโ€™easy
๐Ÿ’ง300ml of water
๐Ÿฃ 100g filet of salmon
๐Ÿฅฌ 1 large pak choy
๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ assorted mushrooms [we used chestnut and enoki]
๐ŸŒฑ1 stalk green onion for garnish
๐Ÿฅ„ 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 soup๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿฅฃ

ingredients:
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 sachets chilli misoโ€™easy
๐ŸฅŸ itsu frozen gyoza [optional]
๐ŸŽƒ ~300g cubed pumpkin
๐Ÿ’ง400-450ml of water
๐Ÿฅฌ large handful of spinach
๐Ÿงˆ 150g soft tofu [half block]
๐ŸŒถ๏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 soup๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿฅฃ full recipe below

ingredients:
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 sachets chilli misoโ€™easy
๐ŸฅŸ itsu frozen gyoza [optional]
๐ŸŽƒ ~300g cubed pumpkin
๐Ÿ’ง400-450ml of water
๐Ÿฅฌ large handful of spinach
๐Ÿงˆ 150g soft tofu [half block]
๐ŸŒถ๏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 hack๐Ÿชท full details below:

ingredients:
๐Ÿงˆ 1 pack soft/silken tofu
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 sachet miso easy
๐Ÿ’ง 200ml water
๐Ÿฅฌ spinach or dried seaweed
๐Ÿฅฃ 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 soup๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿฅฃ full recipe below

ingredients [serves 4]:
๐Ÿฅฌ 1 chinese cabbage
๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ 300g mushrooms [we used half chestnut and half shimeji]
๐Ÿ’ง0.75l water
๐Ÿงˆ 1 block soft tofu
๐ŸŒฑ 6 stalks spring onion
๐Ÿ— chicken stock cube
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 sachet misoโ€™easy chilli miso
๐Ÿฅ„ 3 tbsp soy sauce
๐Ÿฅ„ crispyโ€™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 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 combos๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿ‚

01/10/2026

5 quick & healthy miso soup recipes for cozy season๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿ‚

weโ€™re switching it up with
๐Ÿ‘‰ spicy pumpkin & gyoza
๐Ÿ‘‰ silky egg drop soup
๐Ÿ‘‰ sliced tofu flower
๐Ÿ‘‰ spicy cabbage & mushroom
๐Ÿ‘‰ salmon & pak choy

30/09/2026

itโ€™s miso soup season๐Ÿฅฃ weโ€™re sharing 5 soothing recipes to keep you cozy:

๐Ÿ‘‰ spicy pumpkin & gyoza
๐Ÿ‘‰ silky egg drop soup
๐Ÿ‘‰ sliced tofu flower
๐Ÿ‘‰ spicy cabbage & mushroom
๐Ÿ‘‰ salmon & pak choy

20/09/2026

the perfect egg sando ๐Ÿž๐Ÿณfor our new sando-inspired breakfast buns in restaurants!!! full recipe below

ingredients:
๐Ÿฅš3-4 golden yolk eggs [depending on how filled youโ€™d like it!]
๐Ÿžmilk bread, brioche, or thick-sliced white bread
๐Ÿฅ„ 3 tbsp Japanese mayo
๐ŸŒฑ small bunch of chives [finely chopped]
๐Ÿง‚salt, pepper, & sugar to taste
๐ŸŒถ๏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 youโ€™d 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 โ€˜Izakaya at homeโ€™๐Ÿข๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ grilled veggie skewers

ingredients:
๐Ÿ†your favourite veggies: aubergine, courgette, shish*to peppers, asparagus, leeks etc!
๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ assorted mushrooms [we used oyster & shiitake]
๐Ÿฅ„ 3 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tbsp soy sauce
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tsp sesame oil
๐Ÿซš 1 small thumb of ginger [grated]
๐Ÿง‚ salt & pepper
๐Ÿฅข 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 drink๐Ÿป

15/09/2026

Thai crispy rice salad with our new restaurant-inspired green herb dressing๐ŸŒฑ full recipe below

signature green herb dressing:
๐Ÿ€ 100g coriander [stems included]
๐ŸŒฑ 50g fresh mint leaves
๐Ÿ’ง200ml water
๐Ÿฅ„ 100ml neutral oil [we used avocado]
๐Ÿฅ„ 100ml sushi vinegar
๐Ÿฅ„ 1/3 cup soy sauce
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 tbsp fresh or pickled ginger
๐Ÿฅ„ 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]:
๐Ÿ— 500g skinless boneless chicken thigh
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tbsp red thai curry paste
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 tbsp fish sauce
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ 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]:
๐Ÿš 250g microwave rice [we used sushi rice]
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1 tbsp itsu crispy chilli oil
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
๐Ÿฅ• 1 shaved carrot
๐Ÿซ‘ 1/2 a bell pepper [diced]
๐Ÿง… picked onion
๐Ÿซ› 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

Level 30, South Terminal, Departure Lounge
London
RH6 0NP

To get to Departure Lounge in London using public transport, take the tube to Heathrow Terminal 5 station and then transfer to the free inter-terminal train to Terminal 3. From there, follow signs for Departure Lounge.

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Sushi restaurants are known for their fresh and delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese delicacies. Among the many sushi restaurants in London, itsu stands out as a top choice for those looking for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Located in the Departure Lounge of London, itsu offers a wide variety of sushi rolls that are made with fresh ingredients and prepared to perfection. Whether you're in the mood for classic salmon or tuna rolls or something more adventurous like eel or octopus, itsu has got you covered.

But itsu is not just about sushi. They also offer a range of other Japanese dishes like ramen noodles, miso soup, and tempura vegetables. And if you're looking for something sweet to finish off your meal, their mochi ice cream is a must-try.

What sets itsu apart from other sushi restaurants is their commitment to healthy eating. All their dishes are low in calories and high in nutrients, making it an ideal choice for those who want to indulge without compromising on their health.

Overall, itsu is a great place to grab a quick bite or enjoy a leisurely meal with friends and family. With its delicious food, friendly service, and healthy options, it's no wonder why itsu has become one of the most popular sushi restaurants in London.