Mikawa Japanese is a casual Japanese restaurant on Goldhawk Road beside Shepherd’s Bush Green and close to the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Its extensive menu and all day opening make it convenient for lunch, a pre theatre dinner, family dining or a larger group meal.
Sushi and sashimi are at the centre of the cold selection, with nigiri, temaki, gunkan, maki, uramaki and signature rolls offering many different combinations. Seaweed salad, Japanese tofu, goma dressed spinach, baby octopus and salmon sashimi salad provide lighter ways to begin.
The cooked menu ranges from agedashi tofu, gyoza, yakitori and chicken karaage to tempura, black cod and soft shell crab. Ramen, Japanese curry, bento boxes, donburi, soba and udon turn those flavours into substantial individual meals, while vegetarian appetisers and rolls broaden the choice.
Sake can be served warm or cold, and beer, wine, prosecco and soft drinks round out the drinks list. The combination of quick lunch formats and more leisurely sushi or sharing dishes allows Mikawa to suit both a straightforward neighbourhood meal and an evening built around several courses.
Address: 11 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8QQ, England