HARU

BEST FOR A relaxed Asian dinner in the suburbs. FOOD Expect a mix of Japanese and Korean specialities. Kick things off with the rich but tasty crispy salmon skin, and a double order of gyoza – the delicate and well-executed pork or chicken dumplings are a highlight. Sushi is popular: try one of the specials, like the dragon rolls with tempura prawns or flaming salmon rolls with velvety torched salmon and teriyaki sauce. Ramen is delicately flavoured and filling. Try the ton-kotsu ramen with pork bone broth, pork belly chashu, spring onion, bean sprouts, nori, and a toffee-like seven-minute egg. The donburi – Japanese rice bowls – come with beautifully crisp-crumbed chicken katsu (a pankocrumbed schnitzel). DRINKS No liquor licence yet, so bring your own, or try one of the green, oolong or black teas. SERVICE Quiet but efficient. AMBIENCE Pale grey walls and blond wood cladding make it a light, bright space. (KP)