UOICHI is a traditional Japanese izakaya on Meridian Place near the docks and offices of Canary Wharf. The relaxed dining room is built around the idea of gathering for food, drink and conversation, with small dishes that can arrive gradually for everyone to share. A structured weekday lunch menu also makes the restaurant useful for a quicker midday meal before the more leisurely evening service begins.
Izakaya snacks include chilled tofu, salted edamame, Japanese pickles, vinegared mozuku seaweed and potato salad. Homemade pork gyoza, dashi seasoned omelette and agedashi tofu add warm savoury choices, while chicken karaage, fried salmon, sweet shrimp, pork cutlet and oysters provide crisp contrasts. Slowly stewed beef tendon offers a softer, deeply flavoured dish among the fried plates.
Sashimi is available as tuna and toro, salmon, yellowtail, cured mackerel, squid and sea urchin, with a five fish assortment designed for sharing. Grilled mackerel, salmon, black tiger prawns and ginger seasoned pork broaden the dinner selection beyond raw fish. Small rice bowls can be topped with tuna, minced fatty tuna, salmon or assorted sashimi, allowing diners to add a compact main dish after several shared starters.
Weekday lunch sets pair Japanese rice, miso soup, pickles and a side dish with sashimi, grilled fish, karaage, oysters, pork cutlet or ginger pork. Curry versions feature omelette, chicken or pork cutlet, while changing daily dishes add variety for regular visitors. Matcha ice cream with soft shiratama rice dumplings provides a simple Japanese finish to a meal centred on sashimi and izakaya cooking.
Address: 122 Meridian Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 9FF, United Kingdom
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