Sapporo Ichiban
Catford has its best-kept secret, it’s rare for me to venture out to the South West of London. Sapporo Ichiban is at a random spot near the back streets of Catford Centre. Don’t be discouraged by the shop front beyond the glass doors there’s a gigantic fish pond with enormous gold fishes. To the right is the open kitchen and bar where you can watch the chef slice sashimi and cook hot food. The restaurant staff wears traditional Japanese kimonos and hakama, the times I went they have been polite but tended to forget things you ask them for.
If you seat yourself by the back you get to sit at those Japanese low-style tables. It’s almost like you have to kneel to sit, but your legs get tucked away in the hidden holes. The owner is a lovely lady who I see almost all the time when I visit Sapporo Ichiban. She often visits Japan to reinvent her menu and learn new techniques to prettify sushi.
All-you-can-eat buffet
The main reason for me constantly revisiting Sapporo is the great value sushi buffet menu for under £20. There’s a comprehensive selection on offer, plenty of assortment of hot food, fresh sushi, curries and even some Chinese stuff like roast duck and rolls.
My personal favourites I find myself constantly re-ordering, are the prawn tempura, deep-fried tofu steak soaked in teriyaki sauce, slices of breaded tonkatsu, and crispy fried chicken karaage. I’m always with my gang of friends here wolfing down the buffet menu. Although it’s not mind-blowing amazing it’s enough to satisfy the belly and keep you full. If you are in the neighbourhood and have a bunch of friends to go with, you should definitely check out Sapporo Ichiban.
More information
For more information on Sapporo Ichiban visit their Facebook page.
Sapporo Ichiban Address: 13 Catford Broadway, SE6 4SP Tel: 020 8690 8487
Nearest station: Lewisham
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Overal Sapporo Ichiban review
Overal Sapporo Ichiban review-
Food4/5 Good
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Ambience3/5 Neutral
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Value5/5 Amazing
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Service4/5 Good
The good
- Great value buffet price
- decent food