Zero - St Albans

1) Food Quality (5/5) The sushi/sashimi is very high quality; the fish is fresh, buttery rich and served at the correct temperature. Hot food is delicious; katsu sauce is perfectly spiced; teriyaki sauce a tad too potent but great if spread out 2) Food Range (4/5) Range acceptable. Hot food could be expanded slightly for interest e.g. to include noodles. Ready to go sushi in the fridge usually quite limited so need to order bespoke, which takes time 3) Service (2/5) Staff are a little aloof, sullen even, which seems to stem from the management down. The energy of the service needs to be made more positive 4) Atmosphere (2/5) Venue is tiny and pokey. There is no clear queue/order system so customers shuffle around each other, often having to wait outside in the cold 5) Value (3/5) Prices have risen while portion sizes have remained static or reduced. Even given today's difficult economic climate, the food feels just too expensive 6) Overall Verdict (4/5) The hot food is tasty and moreish. The sushi is bordering on exceptional. Would like prices to be more restrained, and more efficient service with more of a smile, but...the food quality drags the overall score to 4/5 7) Got to try... Prawn Katsu Curry, Salmon Teriyaki or go all out with a Sushi Platter!

I am thrilled that this restaurant is in Harpenden. The food is excellent, the service is fast and friendly. I highly recommend trying the chicken katsu curry!

Unfortunately, I was not impressed with this restaurant. As a sushi enthusiast who recently moved to the area, I had high hopes for this place. However, the quality of the sashimi did not meet my standards. The salmon was overly fatty and chewy, making it a disappointing experience. Perhaps this was just a one-time occurrence, but it was not a hit for me.

Food has become more consistent at zero. Tried the salmon teriyaki and tempura prawn today. Excellent all round.

The best sushi and the most amazing Katsu curry. Can’t compare to anywhere else. Super fresh and delicious.