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Nanban Brixton

Japanese·
££££
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Silver Award
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London, SW9 8LF ·Website·Call020 7346 0098

SquareMeal Review of Nanban Brixton

Silver Award

It might be a few years since 2011 MasterChef winner Tim Anderson launched his homage to the nanban tradition of Euro-influenced Japanese cuisine, using ingredients from Brixton Market, but it's never looked back. Indeed, its popularity has been strong from the off, and rightly so. A one-page menu offers crowd-pleasing curries and noodle dishes alongside ramen and gyoza. Our glass noodle salad topped with wakame and pickled radishes, and served with a sesame and yuzu dressing, was a revelation, alongside a very fresh market (vegan) tempura. Anderson’s take on yaki-udon (with cabbage, carrots, mushrooms and pickled ginger and a first-rate mayo) is a mini-masterpiece, but we’d also suggest the lazy goat ragu-men – an on-trend Indo/Caribbean fusion riff involving slow-cooked goat, curry and a seafood 'sawdust', topped with a tea-pickled egg. Service is helpful, and the thoughtful drinks list includes saké, shochu and small-batch craft beers. Our only gripe concerns the rather spartan first-floor dining room – try to bag the prime window seat on the cosier ground floor.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Japanese
Eat at Home
Deliveroo, Takeaway service
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Lively
Perfect for
Dates, Romantic, Special occasions

Location

426 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8LF

020 7346 0098 020 7346 0098

Website

Opening Times

Mon-Fri 12N-3pm 6-11pm Sat-Sun 12N-11pm

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3 Reviews 
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Service
Atmosphere
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Anon

31 July 2018  
Always tasty, always surprising - go for something you wouldn't normally order! Never disappointed.

Rebecca L

14 November 2017  
Food & Drink 5
Service 3
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
The best Japanese food in London
Brixton isn’t short of excellent eateries but Nanban has to be a highlight. Their ramen is fantastic and a fried chicken starter the ultimate comfort food. The inside isn’t much to write home about. It’s a bit cramped. I’ve not always had the best service here either. One male waiter was very rude when we questioned the service charge (it was incorrect…) but don’t let that put you off. The food is moreish, delicious and according to my friend who’s visited Japan, the most authentic Japanese food in London.

Caroline S

11 October 2015  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 4.5
Value 4.5
The waiting is over!
I have been following Tim Anderson since the 2011 edition of Masterchef. I visited a couple of his pop ups in London and couldn't wait for his restaurant to open! I managed to get to Nanban Brixton on Thursday and I absolutely loved it. I was with a friend and we decided to get few things to share.. I think any fan of ramen should try the Dead Ringer Chanpon! Other things I would suggest are the Electric Eel, the Chicken Karaage and the Mentaiko Pasta, above other things we tried. I will definitely come back and try some more things on the menu, drinks included. There is a broad selection of beers (locals or from Japan) and Sake as well..I couldn't decide what to get! Get down there before it gets too busy!!
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