Crispy Dosa Wood Green in Haringey

Honestly. I used to adore OITA. I still very much enjoy the food and the service. It's always above par, really fantastic. However, for some time now, they have installed TVs throughout the restaurant and outside. And now in the last 3 visits, football has been played on these TVs. From what I could see, this was never requested by a patron, but the staff. Oita used to be the only place around that was just a restaurant, not a bar/pub (there's 5 in walking distance). And it's a shame that the lovely vibes of music and indoor/outdoor garden have been spoilt by this visual/auditory distraction. I'll be visiting other local restaurants instead if this continues... As an example, I was celebrating my birthday there with a meal, and halfway through the evening, the TV behind my friends heads pops on, and the Qualifying for the world cup was put on. Not only was it as mentioned super distracting, but it just feels so out of place when you're trying to eat dinner with friends, it only seeks to take away from conversation. Again, this isn't a pub/bar. And qualifying for the world cup shouldn't be important enough for an exception. When it was sunny and outside, the TVs would also be playing sound, which is even worse, and honestly ruined my last evening there.

Great food and portion abound served by the friendly Mohamad. Highly Recommended!!! 😆

Food was amazing and Mohamad was very attentive and lovely, definitely will be coming back.

Sad to see a great local restaurant be let down by the staff, especially the chap making the drinks, clearly didnt want to be working

Staff seem disinterested in working, and forgetful, the atmosphere was awkward. Very impersonal service. My plate was cleared before my partner finished eating. Overall standards of cleanliness have massively dropped. The food is still fantastic and feels fresh, watching the sushi bar work is always a nice touch. The only reason we have given 2 stars. The worst part was the bar service, extremely slow and drinks served in dirty glasses with no care to presentation. Head to their Soho branch, same food, slightly higher mark up but the atmosphere is nicer, the staff friendlier and you actually get your drinks fast and in clean glasses.

This is a great local spot for fresh sushi and a diverse selection of Japanese dishes. My partner and I have been coming here for over one year and the staff always treats us well, especially Mohamad who took extra care to accommodate my food allergies.

Come here to chill and eat on occasion. The best Japanese food in the area, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere

Everything was excellent and I was served by Mohammed who was excellent

We had a lovely time having lunch with the kids, Mohamed was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed it

Fish smell rotten I throw all sushi in the bin

It's a decent place for Japanese food. I liked their prawn tempura. The chicken katsu curry was absolutely huge with lots of sauce and it was difficult to eat. The service was fine and very polite, but the atmosphere was lacking. Everyone seemed very old and toilets were dirtier than expected. There was not really a Japanese vibe to the place. I mostly recommend the takoyaki.

Love the food, fresh sushi, yummy cocktails and the service is great too. We were worried about dining in with our baby but our waiter Mohamad was so kind and welcoming that we stayed and had a lovely time.

We popped into Oita on our way to Alexander Palace for a concert. It was semi-busy for a Sunday evening, with two large groups and a few smaller tables, yet we were able to get a table for 2 without booking. The restaurant had a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Once ordered, the food came pretty quickly and everything was delicious. I thought the menu was well priced with a good variety and the portions were generous. We ordered x2 hot jasmin teas and shared the karage for starters. For our mains I had a chicken katsu curry and my husband ordered a ramen. Both meals were delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, whether you're after a quick bite or a meal with friends.

Great food and nice atmosphere. Thanks Mohamed 🙂

Lovely food and drinks and quick service x Mohamed was really helpful x Definitely coming back xxx

We love Oita for an evening out with friends and family. Relaxed atmosphere and a great selection of dishes which we always mix and match to effectively have Japanese tapas. It is our go to place for Japanese food in London.

Great experience and Mohamad was a great waiter

Wood green! It's spacious and relaxing. Mohammed he is the one alway gives us Great service

Really excellent Japanese food, with a laid back atmosphere. The lunch menu is great value. Big portions!

Overall, the food selection and options are commendable. The service is good—attentive and polite. However, the most critical aspect of this review is the food itself. In Asian cuisine, rice is the essential ingredient in every household, and every respected chef must understand the importance of preparing quality (Kome) rice. Given that a majority of the sushi bar dishes on your menu are based on rice—approximately 80%—it is imperative that it be prepared to perfection. Unfortunately, I have encountered dishes where the rice lacked texture, was underseasoned with sushi su, and resembled congee (for those unfamiliar, that’s porridge) with tinny bites of undercooked as well. This issue has arisen on more than one occasion with my family dining at Oita . Let me be clear; I’m not seeking free food or discounts; that’s not my intention. However, when I’m craving sushi and desire authenticity, I can no longer consider Oita my top choice. The subpar quality of the rice is something that should be acknowledged, as it’s important for restaurants to recognize when customers have valid feedback.

Have been coming here for years - my go to for Japanese cuisine in North London. Great food, cocktails and service. Amazing vibe and great garden. Thank you Mohamad and the rest of the team

We had an amazing meal today at Oita, Wood Green. Everything was so fresh and serving sizes were very generous. We ate sashimi, sushi, gyoza, prawn tempura, chicken katsu curry and chiken ramen and they were all delicious, fresh, and served fast. Prices are very reasonable and our waiter, Mohamad was friendly and efficient. Wish we didn’t live so far away, but will definitely return when in the area. Highly recommend.

Great vibes, great food, will be back again. Monica did an amazing job looking after us as well :)

The food was delicious as always and Mohammed was super attentive and helpful. Thank you for a delightful experience.

We had lovely food and great service from Mohamad. Thank you so much great birthday lunch

Had a lovely meal, great beer and great sushi, Monica was incredibly attentive

Lovely food with exceptional service. Monika was wonderful!

Very friendly atmosphere and easy going. Had some very tasty ramen and sushi 😋

Thank you Mohamad for your kind and swift service. You were brilliant 😊. The food and atmosphere were excellent, i am letting my friends and family know back home to Cyprus

Excellent Japanese - great food, and value. Lovely service too thanks Mohammad

Update: I decided to give Oita another try, and this time, my food was really good, so I've updated my 3 stars to 4 stars. The service was better my first visit, but the food was much better on my second visit. I will definitely be coming back 😁 ------ Original review: I will start by saying that the service was great here... staff were really friendly and attentive. However, my food was just a little disappointing. I had the spicy seafood ramen and prawn gyoza. Gyoza was slightly burnt, and ramen was ok but lacked a bit of taste if I'm being honest. If I do come back, then hopefully, I can try something else. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a lovely little venue, I just would've liked to enjoy my food a bit more.

Great sushi selection, tasty sushi boat set menu, really nice vibes. Amazing outdoor garden. Monica was incredibly helpful and attentive. 🙏 Thank you

Mohamad and Monika provided excellent service, the food was amazing and the cocktails delicious

Wonderful restaurant! The menu is so varied, it's hard to choose! The food we chose was so lovely, as well as the cocktails and the staff are SO lovely and so attentive!! Highly recommend :)

The service was amazing, the food was so tasty as usual. Mohamed was the best, always very friendly and gentil, provided an excellent customer service. Definitely recommend it.

Muhammad and his team were very friendly and food was fantastic. We had 2 great cocktails too!

Amazing service as usual, we used to be regular attendees and have returned after such a long while and as usual we were not disappointed They do the best sushi (try the fire Green Dragon roll) Mohamad our server was great when recommending meals and made us feel very welcome.

Ordered the spicy seafood ramen, which was not so tasty and the seafood mix looked like it was frozen seafood from Iceland. The 2 Bento boxes were OK. The starters arrived shortly before the mains and there was not anytime to enjoy them. Mental note - From here on in I will always order the staters way in advance to avoid this happening again.

Absolutely fantastic experience at Oita. The food was amazing, service from Monica made the experience even better. We'll back soon!

Food was incredible and Monica is the best. Thank you!

Wonderful food, Monika was very helpful with communication to the kitchen to cater to my allergies! Will definitely be back!

Great food and great service by our waitress Monica!

Great food and service - when a takeaway item was forgotten they bought it straight round and added extra. Really lovely.

disappointment with the service I received during my recent visit to your Wood Green location. Today I arrived at the restaurant with my newborn in a pushchair and my three-year-old child. Upon arrival, I encountered two steps at the entrance, which posed a challenge given my circumstances. One of the staff member was standing at the door but did not offer any assistance or greeting. When I inquired if he worked at the restaurant, he confirmed that he did, yet still did not provide any help with the pushchair or the stairs. Despite observing my struggle to lift the pushchair, he remained passive. Only after my efforts did he inform me that the kitchen was closed until 5:00 PM. This information would have been more helpful if communicated earlier, preventing unnecessary inconvenience. This lack of assistance and unprofessional behavior was both surprising and disheartening, especially from an establishment that I had expected to be welcoming to families. As a result of this experience, I felt unwelcome and chose not to dine at your restaurant. I hope that you will address this issue to ensure that all customers, especially those with young children, receive the assistance and courtesy they deserve

My server Mohamad was a brilliant host, he made my meal. He was there to offer recommendations and guide me through my dining experience. 100% will be back.

Mohamad, what can I say? Great waiter. Lovely food and not too expensive:

The food here was great and the service was wonderful. Fateh was very kind.

Dined at the Wood Green location and was beautiful. Everything came quite quickly and the service was amazing - thank you to Mohammed 👍🏼

Mohamad is an amazing server! We’ve been served by him three times, and his kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail are outstanding. The sushi here is always fresh and delicious, and Mohamad makes the experience even better. Highly recommend!

Great dinner and thank you Mohamed for excellent service

best sushi 🤩🤩 and great service by Mohamad, I will always come back.

We had a 16th birthday party here with 30 people. Service was amazing. Food was fast and delicious. Very large portions. Mohamed looked after us really well.

Lovely service and amazing food as always. Mahamad was a great server too!

By far the best restaurant in all of Wood Green, and my favourite place for sushi in all of London. They also have a wonderful outdoor terrace in the summer. I recommend you try the Spinach Namul, Beef Gyudon and any of the sushi, as it's all delicious. Staff is incredible too, I was served by Mohamad and he made me feel super welcome. Can't wait to return!

Great food and great service from Mohamad for a birthday dinner

Great food, service and atmosphere as usual. Special thanks to our waiter Mohamed for the lovely service!

Such a lovel meal with fresh food and excellent service, especially from Monica Couldn't fault it!

It was very good curry chicken katsu, and thanks good service to Mohamad

We have been twice to OITA and been blown away each time. The food is unbelievably good and a wide drinks selection too. The aubergine starter was the star of both meals. Prices are good for the quality of what you get!

excellent service - Fateh, what a guy 💪 the food came really fast and it was so so good 🙏 would definitely come back again 🤗 thank you Fateh 👍

Mohammed was great, very attentive and quick. He took w good care of us. The food was great and today the presentation of sushi was amazing. The total experience was amazing and I’m so happy my family also enjoyed the meal.

Perfect food and place. Thank you Mohamad for your service 😊 We celebrated the new year at Oita and really enjoyed a lot. Always a pleasure to come back.

Food was delicious as always!! Great portions and prices. Monika our waitress was fantastic and provided 5 star service

Amazing food, atmosphere and most importantly the service. Monica was amazing and we had a great and memorable night. Difficult to choose a favourite fish so would recommend having a few tapas and sushi rolls as we did.

Lovely food and excellent waitress Monika..perfect start to new year

Gorgeous food … great attentive service from Mohamad, and Fateh always at hand and patient. They created a great atmosphere.. Will def be back.

Mohamad was really great with us and the food was diverse and fine. We highly recommend this Japanese restaurant 🙂👍

Great and lovely place. Food was delicious 😋

Food was lovely. Mohammed was a lovely server, very good drinks & cocktails

just lovely. good food and good atmosphere, keep it up!

What an incredible experience! Highly recommended. Mohamed was such a fantastic host to us. I also highly recommend trying the boina. The restaurant is always bustling and offers great value for the cost!

really nice thanks to Mr Mohamad really good customer service will be coming again!

very great service by Mohamad!! Delicious Japanse food!

Was superb, good assisting by Mohammad

Food was amazing lovely service thanks to Mr Mohamad! Definitely coming again.

Lovely service (thank you Monika) and delicious food.

Very good food but the service could be better

Mohamed was amazing and the service was very friendly and warm. Highly recommended

I dined earlier this week and was impressed by the service from Monika, great menu recommendations, upsold us lots more drinks than we anticipated tp have. Watch her juggle what looked like table reservation problems, bar and floor whilst being attentive but not overbearinf to us. My friend and i had the flaming beef sushi roll and gave the new oita style roll a try. The food was delicious! If anyone is local or would just like to try out a new restaurant, i would recommend 😊

Very nice food !! I like japanese food nice restaurant service mohammad is very kind and helpful we will come back thanks

I love Japanese food in oita so good taste mohamed is great professional waiter help me choose fod drinks thank you so much

An incredible experience! I had a fantastic time at this Japanese restaurant in Green Wood. The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic flavors and beautifully presented dishes. Special mention to our server, Mohamad, who was simply perfect! His warm welcome, his professionalism and his wise recommendations made the experience even more pleasant. He knew how to make our evening memorable. I highly recommend this place and will definitely return. Thank you to the whole team and especially to Mohamad for this exceptional service! If you want me to change something or add more details, let me know!

Mohamad at Wood Green was an amazing server, made the whole Christmas Eve experience wonderful for the family!

Very nice dinning. Amazing service. Wide enough to come with your children. ♥️

Father was wonderful waiter and we had an amazing time! Food is so good, grt the prawn gyoza and karage. We'll be back!

The service given by fateh was nice. And the food was pretty good.

Mohammed was class, great service as usual. I always love coming here

Mohammad is the best waiter. He is very professional and friendly. He really helped to make the experience great. Me and my team enjoyed the food and thought it was very tasty. Good portions sizes as well. Would recommend 100%. Thank you

Mohammad excellent service, excellent food.

Wonderful food and atmosphere as always! Mohamad was so so lovely and accommodating!

Come regularly for a quick drink or a treat lunch at the end of the week. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. The sushi is fantastic and there is a wide range available. Great in the summer as it has a lovely covered outdoor area.

Mohamed was very pleasant and attentive. Food was great and the portions were larger than we expected.

The wakame su was a joke. Almost £7 for few pieces of cucumber. And Kakuni ramen? Had few fatty bits of pork and watered down “broth” to accompany it. I used to be loyal customer but no more as this is not a first time I and my family were disappointed.

Mohammed was a Great Server and food was lovely. Will be back !

I don't quite understand how this has the ratings it has. Our starters were served with one of our mains, yet the second main took a good 5 to 10 minutes to come out. Onto that, I ordered the vegan ramen, twice stating vegan, yet got the veggie ramen brought out, so spent even longer waiting for my dish that was extremely bland, chewy, that I left mostly untouched and yearned for my £1 nongshim packet ramen at home. My girlfriend's fish felt off to her too, to the point she had to leave some of it untouched for fear of food poisoning. The seaweed salad and miso soups were great, so we couldn't figure out how the starters were such a hit, but the mains such a miss. And to be pricier than central London for it too is confounding.

I went to Oita for lunch as a Christmas treat for myself. I was given a choice of seats rather than being hidden in a corner or near the toilets as often happens to single people. Mohamed was polite and attentive without being overbearing. I have a gluten allergy and felt well cared for. I had a veggie California urumaki which was well made and didn’t fall apart under my clumsy use of chopsticks. The chirashi don was bigger than I expected and came with miso soup. Both tasted very fresh and the rice was perfect. The prices are very reasonable for the size of the portions. The music was audible but unobtrusive and I did not have to raise my voice to be heard. I happily recommend this restaurant and can’t think of any flaws.

Mohamed did a good service, very respectfully and kind.

Excellent food, atmosphere and service by the team (especially Fateh). Would recommend the Benton box !

OITA is one of my favorite restaurants in Wood Green. Food is superb and delicious. Staff is very friendly. Mohamed was very friendly and kind to me. I highly recommend this place to japanese food lovers

I loved the food, the waiter Mohammed is very attentive