"When you use Temaki’s counter as a live podcast, you’ll hear some very interesting stories. After a night at this Japanese spot in Brixton we knew the ins and outs of the argument the person next to us got into with their best friend in Tenerife. And if there’s a first date going on next to you, you’re basically listening to Love Island, the audiobook. This is an entertaining restaurant where the wrap-around counter makes for endless people-watching entertainment. And the chef passing you hand roll after hand roll of excellent bbq eel or akami tuna is a conversation starter itself." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna