Kyashii, Covent Garden, London

Located in Covent Garden, Kyashii is a glamorous Japanese restaurant with a bar upstairs, private rooms in the basement with the main dining room on the ground floor. White leather sofas and chairs with a yellow illuminated bar furnish the ground floor. The upstairs bar has a sexier feel with a similar decor but themed in black.

I was with a group of around 16 so were in a private dining room. The same sleek decor as the main dining area but here the walls are an endless fish tank, making it feel very spacious and bright.

With so many of us, it was difficult to concentrate on the food. But with two set menus to choose from, one for £45 and the other for £35, together with an a la carte menu there was sufficient choice. In spite of the size of the group we weren't limited as to our choice. The sushi rolls were excellent as was the remaining selection-although my salmon was overcooked and dry.

Our waitors deserve a mention. They were ever so patient with us and very efficient. They gave and impressive service in spite of a loud and slightly indecisive group!

Kyashii is worth a visit, even if just for a cocktail and the sushi rolls!

Kyashii, 4a Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9NY, Tel: 020 7836 5211 http://www.kyashii.co.uk/