Tenshi in Islington

Had a lovely lunch with some friends visiting from abroad, small and intimate and nice little spot at the back , lovely food and really polite, welcoming and attentive staff

Came for dinner tonight - Our waiter was fantastic and gave us some good recommendations. Lovely seating, decoration and atmosphere. Food was pretty good. Our table's dishes came out at slightly different times - would have been nice for them to come all together. Plenty of choice for vegetarians. Thanks!

Affordable independent Japanese restaurant in Angel. They had choices ranging from bento to udon to sushi to curry. The average price was £25/ person. The restaurant is well decorated and the staff are friendly. Only thing was the seats were uncomfortable.

Friendly service and the food is very authentic, love the vibe here, can't wait to back to try more food and sushi !

Great experience dining here, service was lovely and food was great! Would definitely recommend checking out

Amazing food and drinks! Fairly cheap as well. Topenyaki is super yummy. Drink is only £7 for a big portion of High ball. Very nice staff - will be going again

Tempura’s really nice! I always thought it is a ramen place somehow. It is more like a cozy izakaya than just a restaurant. Love they have Japanese draft beers. Curry udon was a bit watery tho. Overall it was nice. Kimchi’s not Chinese cabbage dish by the way. Food description needs to be corrected.

The waiting staff are very attentive. Green tea is refillable free-of-charge and the bento boxes were sublime! Only one tiny suggestion for improvement is to include 20-30% more rice for the rice-lovers like myself in the bento boxes!

My favourite restaurant in London! Whenever I visit the city and can't go, it's so disappointing. I love it here.

Food does not taste delicious, nothing special or unique about the taste of the food, Restaurant seating is generally crowded，service is relatively poor, waiters are always far away

By far and away the best Japanese in North London, from a man who has scoured the land for Nasu Dengaki. Great service, very efficient, no nonsense. The secret is of course out, this is no longer an undiscovered gem, and the busy staff are trying their best to reckon with that fact. But the quality of food is magnificent, the atmosphere is great and it feels authentic (whatever that means). I take everyone here and everyone loves it. I'll continue to visit Tenshi until I am old man, or until I have become a miso-glazed aubergine (whichever comes second).

Tenshi, the Japanese restaurant, left a lasting impression with its amazing food. The sushi, especially the Philadelphia roll and spicy salmon, was exceptional, and the reasonable prices made the experience even better. The cozy, neighborhood Japanese restaurant vibes added to the charm, despite the bustling Sunday night crowd. The attentive service and friendly atmosphere made it a delightful visit. With excellent food, great beer, and an overall inviting ambiance, Tenshi is a place I would gladly recommend and revisit.

Been living here for close to a decade and only just saw this place on a TikTok video so had to come and try. It was phenomenal! Run by Japanese folks with an authentic selection of sushi, starters and main dishes. Only comment I would share would be for management to review their pricing as the food is great but I felt the vegetable/pickled starters are a bit overpriced. Saying that COME HERE, it’s really good!

Cute spot with gorgeous decor and lovely staff. Really extensive menu with classics and more adventurous + traditional options, all are great.

Delicious chicken teriyaki bento box and miso soup!

Decided to stop by since the restaurant looks very nice from outside. Glad that I had delicious Okonomiyaki here

Nice meal from the specials menu. Good value.

The food didn’t taste good, tasteless, the waiting time was about an hour, tiny portions, and the table was wobbly. All too well, I left hungry and annoyed, never going back.

Ordered chicken teriyaki, £12.95, then asked if I want rice with that....extra ££. For £12.95 for just the chicken you'd expect a decent sized portion. Nope, must have been at most 1 chicken breast chopped up, which took up only half the (small) plate, other half filled with salad leaves. Left hungry.

Lower Upper Street mainly consists of the same old boring chain restaurants that you find everywhere, so looking for a restaurant not too far from Angel station, I was delighted to find Tenshi. The stand-out dish for me was the miso-aubergine and my partner and I debated whether this was as good as the one that Eat Tokyo do. All our food was good and we washed it down with a couple of carafes of their house hot sake. I'll certainly come again. BTW, Tenshi is Japanese for Angel.

Very nice and cozy izakaya with excellent food. The takoyaki in particular is really good.

Portions were okay for the price but definitely not worth it, the service was a mess, not all of your food came on time and waited more than 15+ for the first food to arrive and another 15 mins for the second food

Genuinely disappointed by the poor quality of Japanese food here. It’s sad that this type of restaurant attracts customers in Europe. このレストランを避ける

Step into Tenshi and be ready to immerse yourself in an authentic Japanese pub experience. The name Tenshi translates to 'Angel' in Japanese, and this family-run restaurant has indeed woven a little piece of culinary heaven since 2009 in Islington. Recently, they've introduced an Izakaya-style menu, capturing the essence of Japanese pub culture where shared small plates complement drinks. I had the pleasure of trying their diverse array of dishes: Japanese rice Lager, Ebi Gyoza, Tuna, and Yellowtail Sashimi, Takoyaki, Salmon Teriyaki, Yakisoba with prawns and squid, and delightful Dorayaki, one with chocolate and the other with red beans. Each dish was a symphony of flavors, showcasing the authenticity of Japanese cuisine right in the heart of London. What truly sets Tenshi apart is not just the delectable food, but also the welcoming atmosphere. The family's warmth and kindness radiate through the attentive service, making the dining experience truly memorable. Tenshi has successfully brought the vibrant Izakaya culture to London, making it a must-visit spot for those seeking an exquisite Japanese dining experience.

Great for a nice dinner, the drinks were the best part - I highly recommend the highballs!

A go to local spot for me. Great cooked Japanese food, as well as good sushi.

I really enjoyed my dining experience at Tenshi. The wait staff are friendly and welcoming and I know they were a bit overwhelmed all of a sudden with customers and they still kept their professionalism and ensured they are aware of the customers are waiting and managing the situation as well as they could. Food wise, a great selection to choose from and some interesting and unusual dishes as well. Which sparked my curiosity to try and I was happy I made that choice. The decoration and seating definitely gave me a cosy and comfy Japanese dining vibe and I’ll return for sure. Felt the price was very reasonable and good food quality

Food and price - Overpriced food with terrible quality if you’ve been to a better Japanese restaurant in London. Service & atmosphere - The kitchen is obviously on the second floor and some staff had to take out the trash in front of us during open hours.

Delicious, different, fresh, flavoursome. The service is amazing, quite lovely staff

Very disappointing experience. We waited 50 minutes for the food to arrive, small portions. The chicken in the udon soup looked like pink plastic. Could not be eaten. The okonomiyaki was small and no bonito flakes on top. The taste was average. No one ever checked on us during the entire meal and it took a while to get someone to bring the bill. I would not come here again as luckily there are plenty of authentic Japanese restaurants around before having to resort to this one.

Had a lovely time at Tenshi and the food was amazing. So so tasty and good value for the price. Was very impressed

Food took a bit too long to arrive, but highly recommend their Ebi Fry curry. Takoyaki was alright, moist in the inside and most of it is flour. Tonpei Yaki looks better than it taste, the pork inside just wasn’t seasoned. Other than that everything else was good, would revisit.

I've been coming to this restaurant for over 8 years. The food is not as amazing as it's used to be but still one of most authentic Japanese resto in Angel. If you fancy some japanese, I totally reccomended !

As someone who lived in Japan for three years I can see this looks really authentic. The staff are friendly, the sake is on point and the atmosphere is lovely. Would highly recommend the takoyaki, the aubergine dish and the pork okonomiyaki.

As a Japanese expat I really appreciate that there is a place like this! I love the food and highballs, they remind me of my favorite izakayas in Tokyo

I loved the place so so much. Authentic Japanese restaurant

This Japanese restaurant in Angel is a little gem. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the food is incredibly tasty while remaining affordable. It's absolutely worth it and I'll definitely be back.

Food and atmosphere were good but everyone received their meals at varying times.

Average food and ended up being quite expensive. Tiny portions. Vegetarian dishes were better than fish ones. Salmon was very dry. Service is very slow and dishes for everyone came one at the time with very long waiting time in between (even appetizers) so we couldn’t all eat at the same time.

This Japanese restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way – from the delectable dishes to the impeccable service, it was an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended!

Food was great, but all the dishes we ordered came at different times over the space of about an hour.

Great food great service. Cannot recommend enough

Great place, great food, great service! I recommend it !!

Rare izakaya style Japanese restaurant provides home-feeling Japanese food, simple but comfortable. The taste might be slightly different on each visit, but is generally good. Good for casual lunch/dinner with friends and family. Better to reserve a table on busy nights.

The food is a bit of a hit and miss. Some of it is westernised Japanese food like sushi with mayo and the seaweed around the temaki is soggy. Some of the other food looks fine though. If you are not expecting super authentic Japanese food, it can be an enjoyable experience, just go for food that’s easier to make.

Great place! Real izakaya vibe and delicious food 🥘

Delicious and cozy Japanese izakaya, highly recommended!

Amazing food! Great value for the price. Would definitely recommend

We were surprised that this place only serves sushi on the weekends (we came on a weekday) but it was to our advantage as we got to enjoy the other things they serve on the menu! We Absolutely loved our dinner here. All the food came out hot, perfectly prepared and cooked fresh. We had the ebi fry (crispy) aubergine with miso paste (tasty) and gyoza (pan fried) to start - highly recommended. Their okonomiyaki is one of the best I’ve had. The servers are kind but it’s a busy place so at times hard to get them but when they were with us they were gracious. The place gets busy so it’s best to book ahead.

This was honestly one of the best meals out I’ve ever had! The food was excellent and staff were extremely friendly. They put in a lot of effort to make us feel welcome and got everything spot on. My only comment would be that one of the mains did take a while longer to come than the others, however this didn’t take away from our experience and we had a lovely night!

We ordered around 6 dishes for 3 of us and every single bite was gorgeous. The staff and service were excellent - they were friendly and happy to talk us through dishes we weren't familiar with, and make recommendations. Fast service. Great pricing (paid £25 each, including alcoholic drink, and we were stuffed). Clean plates all round.

Incredible Japanese Bento boxes in Angel. The salmon bento box was flavourful, filling and reasonably priced. A defo must try if in the area!

Quality of food has deteriorated over the years. Prices have increased dramatically and portions have visibly dwindled… for example the Tenshi bento used to cost £12.95 and I would leave with a happy tummy. Now it costs £17.94 with service charge and I leave the restaurant still hungry.

DO NOT COME HERE. I want to start by saying that I never usually leave reviews but this meal was so disappointing that I feel obliged to. I should have seen the warning signs when I asked the waitress what one of the dishes was like and she said “I don’t know. The menu is new as it has only been here 4 months” when 4 months should be long enough to know a dish on the menu. While the kimchi okonomiyaki was nice, it was very expensive. The vegetable tempura was not nice and took the form of a shredded vegetable pancake with no flavour. The “smashed cucumber salad” was neither smashed nor fresh nor tasty. The cut pieces of cucumber were dry as had not been marinaded in a sauce etc and the vinegar-y liquid at the bottom of the dish was so so bland. Disappointing for £5.50. We waited over an hour for sushi that never arrived with no apology. It was brought to the wrong table and these customers ate our sushi (knowing it was not their order). They were apologised too and brought another 2 rolls for free! On top of this, we were ignored and had to remind the staff that we had been waiting for our sushi. They didn’t even attempt to ask us how the meal was doing. We had to call the staff over every time. We were in a rush so politely asked if we could pay and have the food be put in takeaway boxes. This simple task took over half an hour and one of the sushi rolls never arrived so we (politely) asked for a refund for that roll. We still paid the £5 “optional” service charge which could not be removed from the bill and no compensation for this awful experience here was offered. Overall the total came to just under £50 and for what? Some disappointing fried vegetables and bland cucumber! Will not be coming to this restaurant again. There are plenty of other delicious looking sushi spots in the area and it was a mistake for us to have chosen this place. I hope that the customer service team reach out and try to resolve this issue as our first impression of this place is not a pleasant one

I love this restaurant, the food is good and reasonably priced, and they do okonomiyaki (my favourite food!). The menu looks like it’s been fairly recently updated with more small sharing plates, there’s a big selection. Good selection of drinks with some great sake and umeshu. It can get busy so it’s good to book ahead to be sure of getting a table.

Real Authentic Japanese Izakaya. I would really like to try their Agedashi tofu but it was sold out. We had the best Tebasaki (手羽先) in London so far and it's even better than the one I tried in Osaka/Kanazawa. DEFINITELY GONNA COME AGAIN.

Just ordinary, food is quite basic tbh. Staff is nice.

Nice find. Welcoming, friendly, good menu choice and tasty food. Recommend trying if on the area. We had a selection of small dishes.

Nice little japanese restaurant. Had a few dishes not seen in other Japanese restaurants. A little cramp due to the size and how busy it was. Staff was helpful and polite.

Very nice authentic food,recommended!

Superb food and service. Highly recommended.

When everyone is ordering the same thing, and you order something different....then you end up with what happened to us. Waited ages for bland food. Gyoza about the same as the frozen ones you buy in the supermarket. Soups ok.

Utterly horrible. A total rip off. Nothing “authentic” about it. Tiny dishes poorly prepared. Very slow service. Horrible flavours. Nothing is fresh. Avoid.

Was really happy with our visit to tenshi, the staff were very friendly and always had a smile. We ordered the Vegetable okonomiyaki, pumpkin croquettes, chicken wings and a ebi katsu kurry. The food was amazing and we will be coming back very soon to try some more delicious food!

Nice atmosphere, excellent food and very good service. I rarely write reviews but this place is worth it! It is the best sushi I have ever tried in London at a reasonable price.

Chicken karaage was delicious. Price is reasonable. Portion was big. Will definitely come again next time.

Good food, fast service, but very popular so reserve ahead

In the past two months, we have dined at Tenshi twice. While the quality of the food is satisfactory, it's not extraordinary. During our recent visit, I ordered the spicy udon with extra pork. Although it was decent, the broth lacked flavor. Similarly, my wife tried the chicken katsu with salad, which was also mediocre. However, we did enjoy the veg gyoza and edamame appetizers. The restaurant's ambiance is pleasant, and the decor reminded me of traditional Japanese diners from my previous trip to Japan. However, they no longer have an open kitchen in the main hall, which was evident in some old pictures we saw. Our bill came to around £30 per person, including two starters, two main dishes, and two beers, with service charge included.

ウナギ弁は美味しかったです！Cosy and quiet, great food and service was friendly. A great find and recommend stopping by!

Normally I don't write bad reviews but I hope this helps them take action as soon as possible. Yesterday one of their workers almost fell down the stairs (actually she did). Everyone in the restaurant freaked out when they saw the girl on the floor, including her co-workers. I have to clarify that I included myself, when I went up to the bathroom, I went up very carefully because the entire floor at the top and the stairs, of course, are full of grease. It is easier to walk on an ice rink than on that ground. I could also notice that they put the food that they serve to their customers in front of the bathroom. When I went upstairs, a horrible smell was coming from the men's bathroom that invaded the entire floor above. Of course, the first thing you see when you come out of the restrooms is our food on top of a tiny trolley. In short, this company does not have the slightest hygiene. Regarding the taste and service attention, I would say that they are quite good but not enough to pay almost 100 pounds for 2 people. The place is not fancy.

Food is delicious and staff is lovely. Good value for money.

Been in the afternoon and was quite. Nice atmosphere and good food. Very good and tasty the donburi rice and the maki. We spend 25 pound a head with a beer to share,2 maki,2 donburi and the pumpkin crocchette.

Amazing Japanese restaurant, with a vast menu of delicious foods, lovely atmosphere and a friendly, accommodating team.

Very nice place for some great food ! Food is fresh and tasty! Very jolly staff members Defo will return for more great foid experience

So disappointed! I have walked past this place a few times and saw there were plenty of vegan options on the menu so I finally reserved a table for a Sunday. However, they don’t serve any regular menu, NONE. Apparently they only serve the lunch menu on the weekend, which has only 1 vegan option which is the wakame seaweed udon and nothing else. Everything that I have wanted to try (vegan ramen, vegan yaki soba & all 10+ options of vegan starters) they said they can’t make it that day as they don’t serve the regular menu on the weekend. Basically our whole group had to leave as we are all vegans and we can’t have anything we want but 1 item. We left the place very disappointed! As everytime we walked past that place they always stick all the vegan menus outside with the miso ramen etc. So why would you not serve anything there on the regular menu on the weekend? And wouldn’t it make more sense to at least put a few of the vegan options on your weekend lunch menu? Vegans please don’t go.

Very good quality and service. Japanese vibes as in a typical isakaya !

There is nothing positive i can say about this place. Ordered fried squid, got 5 tiny pieces and an old piece of lemon as garnish. Ramen was just noodles in hot water. Boil a kettle at home add soy sauce to the hot water and you’ll get the same results. Chicken in ramen was gray and boiled, and shrimp were so chewy. Never again

Good food but service was a bit haphazard and I was overcharged for cold Sake. This used to be a much better restaurant.

Ambiance- 3 star Food- 3 star Customer service would give them 0. Nobody came to ask how our meal was and one particular waitress was pretty miserable. Maybe a different approach to rejecting our request for a bento box for children would be appreciated. We came in at 1645 and the lunch menu ended at 1630. It would be more hospitable to entertain our request or at least pretend to ask kitchen staff or manager. Initially we ordered sushi and was told that the sushi chef hasn't arrived so we told the waitress not to worry. Towards the end of the meal the sushi came though we were all full. Ideally we should of been informed and if we would still like the order. Sashimi wasn't the best quality, prawn tempura was probably the worst I have ever eaten. Though the agadashi tofu, onaymayaki (vegatable pancake) and donburi was excellent. I would not bother coming for sushi or sashimi. Go elsewhere. I regret paying the £20 service charge. Overall a mediocre experience with some hits and extreme misses on the food. I think in future I will stick to eat Tokyo for my Japanese fix.

Amazing food. The gyu don is the best I’ve had so far! The agedashi tofu was cooked perfectly and the accompanying broth was superb. Service was great too! Highly recommended

Super cute Japanese place! Tasty food and nice atmosphere.

Very efficient service: the waiter serving our table was extremely proactive and quick to deliver the food. We had the takoyaki (best takoyaki in London), tapiyaki (tender pork, succulent onions, and a well-seasoned omelette), and prawn tempura (crunchy and not oily). The chicken katsu curry was a good portion and came with a very thick, concentrated curry sauce. Will 100% be coming back to savour more dishes.

Great find ! Authentic and tasty Japanese food for reasonable price ! I loved the spicy miso soup and and salmon sushi. Everything is well seasoned/ balanced flavors !

Nice set lunch menu options Fast for a work week lunch time

Delicious lunch and great service

I was quickly seated without a reservation despite the place being very busy and the service was super fast too! Lovely and decently priced food. Recommend!

Great authentic Japanese food, very generous Be to Box portions, friendly and efficient service. I’m was very happy to find this among a long list of unhealthy fast food shops. And then there are specialist Japanese beers on offer too!

I decided to go fully vegan in a Japanese restaurant. Their seared aubergine and wakame salad are absolutely delicious. According to my friends the sushi was decent too according to my friends who used to live in Japan. A not so vegan update from my last visit: their unagi (eel) is scrumptious.

Cute, Japanese restaurant. Reasonable prices, good service, tasty food

Nice food but we been waiting for order approximately 40 -45 minutes.

Easily one of my favourite spots in London for an authentic Japanese set lunch! Lovely staff and efficient service. The food is fresh and delicious too. Had some cold tofu, miso, and gyoza today, followed by the lunch special (my dining partner had gyudon - a delicious beef on rice bowl - and I had one of my all time favourite - unagi bento - japanese style eel with rice and a set inclusive of salad, edamame, and radish). Very satisfied and will come here again in the near future - as always!

got the vegetable okonomiyaki, pumpkin korroke curry, and green tea. very nice & authentic! one of the few places that sell okonomiyaki :) just be awake that the menu they have online is a lot bigger than the menu you can actually choose from. unfortunately there were a few things we wanted to get, but they weren’t on the updated menu in the restaurant. service isn’t anything good for a 12.5% service charge. refillable green tea didn’t get refilled once. go it’s a small place, so make a reservation if you can.

Personal favorite Izakaya style for Japanese food. Pumpkin Koroge and Okonomiyaki are probably the signature dishes to try.

Affordable bento box for lunch with a tasty selection. Cool and immersive interior with prompt service

Great experience! Service: 5/5 Food: the flavors were authentic. We totally enjoyed the pumpkin bento box Location: super convenient close to the tube station and some shopping street Highly recommend if you are Japanese foodie😋 Not sure if all the Japanese restaurants charge ginger for 2 ponds in London? We don’t charge gingers in the U.S😂

Nice food but a bit pricey. We ordered refill tea but had to request everytime.

Very nice, very good food, the atmosphere feels like a traditional japanese restaurant.

Amazing food. Super authentic. Very friendly staff. Having lived in Japan, this place tends to help me jog some memories. Tenshi delivers great flavors and amazing prices.

I've had loads of delicious meals here over the years, service and food always great. My kids love the bento boxes and sushi options and the decor is cosy and authentic. Brilliant value for money too, especially for lunch deals.

4 stars as it's a lovely restaurant, beautiful decor and the food is good, BUT: - Include egg with the Ramen not as an additional £1.50 - shouldn't be something you have to pay extra for. Ramen always has an egg in it. Same with some of the other dishes. No Ryanair pricing please - Portion sizes could be bigger for the price. - A little bit better service please!