Pham Sushi

We were with our friend’s son so didn’t want to wander a lot. Going by prices - seems more decent than not. Food arrived very quick, we were never felt in any way special …. And I always check the bathroom - it was very small and not in its best hygiene. I would not go again but it is definitely better than many other places.

The restaurant is small but quiet and cozy. The set lunch also edible and worth value of money. However even if the sushi is plausible, the taste is somehow bland and the fish is not as fresh like what I expected.

Quite a disappointing experience. First of all it really feels like the kitchen is too small for the place - at peak hours the wait for the food is quite long. We had some green tea while we waited and it was boiled too hot and it had no flavour. As the main, we have ordered two different sushi/sashimi sets. The rice was undercooked and under-seasoned. The “chef special” had a lot of different ingredients but no taste. The only decent fish was the salmon. Definitely not good value for the money.

Amazing food at great prices, the quality of sushi you are getting for the price is mind blowing, everything tasted delicious and I'm eager to try more from their menu, it's an intimate cosy venue with attentive staff

Good quality sushi with a large selection of hot dishes. We loved the tempura!!

Great little spot for the lunch menu. Forgot to take a picture of the sushi but see attached picture of the chicken and miso soup

Took my girlfriend here as a surprise. We both loved it. The sushi tasted amazing and the soup we had before that was nice too. Some of the food was pricey but definitely not unreasonable. The atmosphere was great with a lot of nice decorations and the staff were friendly. Definitely would come again!

Great Set A. The sushi was made fresh and was delicious. Would definitely order again.

This location is currently doing takeaway only. Their other location is still doing dine in service. Called in ahead for our order, pick up and payment were a breeze. Was happy with the quality of the fish, and the packaging. Will be ordering more take away from here.

I have been ordering here weekly for years and years and generally very good but tonight we ordered just like every other friday night for a long time. After waiting for an hour + we get a call saying come outside we are here. But sadly driver at wrong address (no issue mistakes happen) but he asks me to wait outside as he is near but then 30 minutes later in the freezing cold still not here. We call restaurant and they say "oh hes very near pls just wait" so we do and 20 mins later sitting in the cold still nothing. Driver insists hes nearby and after another 20 minutes of waiting i realize i have been continually lied to so i give up. We supported Pham as much as we could before during and after lockdowns and we try and be understanding of companies having issues but the fact that we were repeatedly lied to is upsetting and means that Pham has lost this customer

We found this place to take a new starter, as it's quite close to the office and has outdoor seating.

I'm incredibly torn to give this place a 3, especially when there are so many reviews on here with 4 or 5s. The food was really tasty and exactly what I would want for a simple sushi night. What I didn't like was how slow the service was. We ordered several basic platters to share and it was a very slow service. It was 40 minutes before anything was on our table, and it would be awhile before another dish was on the table. But what I didn't appreciate was how rushed they were towards the end. A server said really loudly to another group waiting for a table that they were waiting for us to leave. It definitely dampened a good night out.

Can only speak to the takeaway but if you like mediocre sushi, horrible service, and long waits this is your spot! 30 minutes for a few rolls. No one in front of us. Lady was arrogant and offended when I said why 30 minutes, what is taking so long? Don't waste your time or money here

Sick of conveyor-belt sushi? Offended by gimmicky noises, bright colours, and bad service? Suspicious that your sushi sixpence is funding the overheads, branding, marketing, head office, and other constituent parts of a modern, faddy fashion food factory, instead of being pumped directly into good quality ingredients and superb sushi chef talent? Every Debbie from Daggenham and their dog "absolutely adores" sushi these days. It's time to branch out, refuse to touch the dross they sell you in supermarkets, and shun those chain restaurants. First stop? Pham Sushi. Pham is a fabulous restaurant for those looking for a simple low-key dining experience with minimum fuss and maximum sushi gorgeousness. It's a small place, but clearly favoured by those who live locally and it's easy to see why; it has a delightful gentle feel because of the subdued lighting and music, and a classy interior. (The music: incredibly relaxing Spanish guitar and orchestra music playing chart hits from Beyonce to Billy Joel to Wet Wet Wet. Winner.) We were sat at a table really quite close to another couple, the space was tight but people's faces were glowing; a decidedly un-Western approach to dining and as far as I'm concerned that's a good thing. We had the Pham Special Sushi plate at £13 plus three or four other individual sushi choices, all the food essentially came out on two large platters, plus the most humble of accompaniments (bottle sparkling / miso soup). As a Friday night dinner out, this was decidedly un-extravagant for me, however by the end we were absolutely stuffed with superb food, and extremely happy because of the wonderful tastes we had just experienced. The inside out rolls were amazing, they kind of fell apart as you eat them but the rice was so soft and so delicious. We also had this tempura sushi which I had never tried before. An impressively large roll of sushi (futo maki) which was sliced very thinly (I've cut sushi, this must have been very difficult!) and fried to perfection. It was gently warmed when we tucked in. Unexpected and brilliant. Quality of the fish was superb, combination of tastes spot-on, and presentation was good. It makes the stuff you can get at certain other restaurants taste like plastic. Do not be put-off by their website's use of Comic Sans. I can't recommend Pham highly enough for low-key sushi dining in City / Barbican area.

Perfect neighborhood sushi spot. Good to pop in to sit down for a meal and also for takeaway. We have ordered takeaway sushi multiple times and always enjoyed it. This past weekend we went in for a bite to eat and they fit us in for an hour meal. The highlights are always the spicy tuna roll (perfect roll, really) which is nice and simple, and the shrimp tempura roll. Tried a bunch of different rolls and hot apps in our times here, but these two are musts. Everyone is always friendly and while it isn't fancy, it's still nice and its easy to come without a booking. Certainly will be back.

Pham Sushi is one of the great local sushi restaurants in London (and it has the advantage of being right in the middle of town). I regularly get takeaways from here which are excellent value (13 quid for a sushi and sashimi bento box which is a meal in itself) and high quality. Given the prices and the ease of the place I would say it is worth a 5.

Portions are small but quality is good and service is decent. Take out is prompt and reliable. The combo options have the best value and include popular rolls.

We are here the first night. We know sushi. It was excellent. We tried to stop in a couple nights later - it was packed do we ordered at the take away...we were staying a block away...it was excellent as well

This is quite honestly one of my favourite places to eat in my part of town! Whilst Pham can have a tendency to be a little on the pricey side, and you really do need to book a table if you want to eat-in, it is absolutely worth every penny!! The sashimi is the freshest and most delicious I have tasted in London, and the yellow tail tuna with jalapeños is hands (or fins) down the best thing on the menu. The serving staff are polite and attentive and the restaurant is cosy, with the sushi bar providing entertainment as you wait for your food - in fact it's quite good to sit at the bar as you can watch the sushi and sashimi being prepared. Go there...eat sushi...be happy (that should be their new slogan).

Not bad not bad. The unazu was spot on, and the steak was decent, but would have been better if it was warmer. Got slightly cold.

One of my favourite sushi restaurants in London. They will prepare it right in front of you and the quality is excellent. The only downside is it's tiny so can get very busy at times... I've been really disappointed twice though... Because they were closed when I arrived (my fault, not theirs)! :)

I stumbled upon this place by chance and decided to try it. However, I was disappointed that it was £25 wasted. I ordered the sushi and sashimi combination set and cold soba. The tuna sashimi was sadly, flaky and the roll of sushi wasn't even cut evenly. Even though the taste was not too bad (too much rice, too little filling), the presentation was horrid, and Japanese food is enjoyed with much of the presentation. The soba was tough and wasn't nice to eat. The part where I was quite taken aback was the mandatory service charge they had on the bill. I would have happily tipped had not the glaring 10% that was already in my bill. Regretfully the entire experience just wasn't as nice as expected (and this was after a week of craving Japanese food).

One of the better sushi restaurants I have found thus far in London. They have a wide variety of rolls but I wish the menu had more details as to what is included in each of the special rolls. Prices are reasonable. Reservations are a must.

Pham is my local go-to for sushi, either takeaway or eat-in. The fish is fresh, the prices are reasonable, and they've been willing to make my rolls sans mayo, which I really appreciate. Their tempura is also pretty spot-on, with the right crunch to the vegetables and lightness to the batter. I guess I could have used more tempura sauce last time, but that's a pretty minor gripe. This also means that their tempura rolls are quite good. They have two different storefronts, one a block farther south down Whitecross and across the street from the other. The north-easterly one is casual and set up for takeaway, the south-westerly one a little nicer and good for eating in. Same prices, same menu.

A friend and I were in search of a place to eat in our office area, then stumbled upon this jewel. It was the best encounter ever. First, the food was amazing. We ordered a plate of sushi to share, and I ordered a couple different types of rolls for myself. The sushi was super fresh -- it makes my mouth water just thinking about it! My rolls were phenomenal too. Every type was so flavourful and so exquisite -- definitely not your average rolls! The ambience was very cozy and intimate. I loved the warm lighting and a sense of exclusivity that this small restaurant had. Further, we sat at the sushi bar and could see the chef cut his sushi which made everything feel so much more authentic. I could tell that the chef was experienced and very skilled. Finally, service was solid. They were prompt to take our orders, check on us and bring the bill (which I've learned that not all restaurants are capable of). I will most definitely go back when I'm craving for sushi!

Excellent Japanese place. It is small so book or you'll end up squeezed at the bar if you're lucky. Cosy atmosphere, courteous service. The food is really amazing - I always loved everything I had there. Super fresh and tasty. Only minus, the bill, it's on the pricey side but well worth it. Highly recommended.

Pham has two locations, across the street from one another. I have only been to the casual takeaway one, not the restaurant, so keep that in mind when reading this. I recently moved just around the corner, and being a sushi fiend, I have already been a few times. The prices are reasonable, and the fish is great! Often I find relatively cheap places to have quality that matches, but they don't skimp much on my orders, if at all. They're quick, very nice, and when I want something off the menu they've had no problem making it for me. It is very small and when I sat in the service was a bit slow, but everything has been delicious each time I have gone or gotten takeaway. If you live in the area or are just stopping by and want good sushi that won't make your wallet cry, check it out. Tips: Both locations are closed on Sundays, and the takeaway location has no bathroom so you have to walk to the restaurant location just across the street.

They made some pretty solid Japanese curry, for a sushi joint. The best in London so far.

The Sushi here is second to none. It actually brought me out of my "not eating fish " retirement. The soft shell crab roll was amazing. And they were very accomodationg of my allergy to Avocado. They made my rolls without it (although they did tell me it wouldn't taste as good!). The service is great, and the decor is low key. Highly recommend it!

Pham is the best take-away and delivery sushi in London. The rock shrimp tempura is amazing and the sushi and sashimi is always fresh and delicious. My only negatives are that it is closed on Sundays and that I spend too much money there...but that's my own fault.

I thought 4 stars was too generous for this place, but three stars seems to be unfair, so let's just call it 3.5 stars. The food was good enough, but it wasn't an amazing sushi experience. Sushi Say and Kikuchi are considerably better sushi bars, but this place is lot better than most of the stuff in London and it's incredibly cheap. The fish was fresh, the rolls good and we managed to get all that and a bottle of wine for £20 each. Not bad.

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Closest thing to the NY corner sushi restaurant. They even write SCALLION on the menu!!!! I miss NY!!!!

Awesome fresh fish. The food is amazing, but sometimes the service can lack a little. We had an order mistake, despite actually pointing at the menu for the item in question, but to be fair, they comped us the mistaken scallop nigiri, which was pretty nice. The crunchy tuna roll was yum.

I eat Pham all the time, both eat in and takeaway. The decor is nothing special but service is friendly and as commented on above, the crunchy tuna rolls are to die for. Because it is so small, if you want to eat in, it is usually best to book.

I've popped in here a couple of times now for lunch. It's a nice quiet place with a relaxing vibe (Very zen). The staff are polite and friendly and very attentive. On both occasions I ordered the Tori Katsudon which was tasty. I like this place because it's a nice escape from the hustle, bustle and drudgery of London life. I have seen complaints on other reviews on this place about the service charge and the price of the meals. I work around this area so have been to a number of food places in the surrounding streets. Every single one of them have a mandatory service charge, so this shouldn't really be unexpected. As for the price of the food, my meal is always under nine pounds and fills me up quite easily so absolutely no complaints here! Will definitely be back for more.

better than any other sushi place i've eaten at in London - great value and nice cafe feel. Hidden just off Old Street you have to try the crunchy tuna rolls and the rock shrimp tempura. Also do take away. It's getting more popular so would recommend booking if you are going on the weekend.

Sometimes good things come in small packages - especially with Pham's tiny restaurant and sushi bar. They have an excellent selection of traditional (tuna, salmon, mackerel) and modern (yellowtail with jalapeno, scallops in spicy sauce) sushi and sashimi and everything is beautifully presented, fresh and delicious. The chef here used to work at Nobu and clearly brought a few of their tricks with him! This is also a good place to have things like toro (tuna belly) and uni (sea urchin) that you'll never see at chain places like Yo! Sushi!. For non-sushi eaters there is also a good range of teriyaki and tempura dishes. The staff here are always friendly and helpful and lots of people come in for takeaway as the small dining room can get pretty busy with this popular place. If you want real sushi with a few twists and don't want to stare at a conveyor belt pushing around 'tuna mayonnaise' rolls all evening - Pham is for you!

Best Sushi in London. They have a small restaurant and a take away shop across the road. Very fresh and delicious.

its a weird set up as the restaurant is split into 2 sites opposite each other. One nicely done with usual Japanese style interior you'd expect and the other like a basic take away shop with tables and chairs. We ended up in the takeaway style shop as there was no room in the nice one :( The menu was great and reasonable priced . The sushi was tasty but I could have made sushi better! The rice wasn't stuck together and the rolls where unrolling. Also make sure you pee before you go there because there's no toilet!

This place is good, not amazing but good. I went with a friend on a Wednesday evening at 8.30 PM and was happy I'd booked a table as it was already very busy and we would have unlikely got a seat if no booking had been made. I'm new enough to Sushi and having just returned from NYC and been very impressed, I decided to see what London had to offer. The service was attentive and efficient, although I did feel that there was a bit of an up sell element after we'd ordered whereby the waitress tried to get us to order more. However, what we got was sufficient for both of us (the Set B combo and a Crusty Tuna Roll, both to share). The fish was fresh and the tuna roll delicious. The very reason I tried the crunchy tuna was due to a Yelp review, which was true to form. We weren't stuffed but I was satisfied. The place is small and slightly cramped but the buzzing chatty atmosphere overcomes this. Overall I am likely to return :) Tip: If booking, request that you are not seated by the door, which is frequently opening with people coming in and out.

A real hidden gem of a place, small intimate and sushi that is first class! The chef used to work at Nobu and has brought those skills to the food here. If you are near Moorgate/Old Street/Barbican this place is well worth a visit.

The portions are not decent, but the sushi is luxurious food according to me. Don't expect your stomach to be full after four-five rolls. I want to say that in this place they prepare really tasty sushi. I can eat the rolls with my fingers in order to feel the taste on a better way. The professionals are experienced and you won't regret if you go there.

So far the best sushi I've had in London. Thumbs up! The sushi is simple and the fish is incredibly fresh. I'd go back any time - just make sure to book a table because the place fills up quickly - even on a Monday night.

Nice variety of tasty Japanese food, and they deliver too! I have eaten here many times and gotten delivery to my flat. They do sashimi, sushi, rolls, tempura, katsu,... and everything is good!

Even though my sushi was jammed into an undersized plate similar to how we were all jammed into the small restaurant and the restaurant jammed into the sprawling density of London I was happy to find such a delicious restaurant. Service is courteous and prompt while the sushi was prepared with some care and obvious freshness. Pham Sushi is a great find for sushi in spite of London's limited offerings.

Undoubtably the best sushi in London, all the locals know about this place. Sashimi cut to perfection and the rainbow roll and crispy tuna are little mouthfulls of heaven. You are not paying for uber cool design here, it looks like a tin shed from the outside so it's all about the food and the friendly service. I took a group of friends here last week and all were very impressed. I can't wait to go back.

One of the best sushi place in London and certainly the best in the city. Only been using their delivery service so far which needs to be booked one day in advance on busy week days like Thursday and Friday.

This place has been recommended to me by several Japanese colleagues. It is delicious and I love their makis, try the crunchy tuna it is just delicious!