Kokoro

I love their sweet&sour chicken, glad they opened a branch closer to where I live now.

Alot of people i work with rave about this place so i had to try it out. I got there about 12:15 and there was a small line, by the time I went to walk out with my food the line was massive so just be ready for that.
I had the catsu chicken curry and rice, i have also tried the chicken curry. They both tasted pretty plain to me, I asked for the hottest dish and could not taste a hint of spice. The dish comes with plain rice and meat and sauce, very basic. You do have the option of noodles.
It is however really big portions, I had the small meal and struggled to finish it. So that was good but I think I have learnt my lesson and probably wont go back, it just lacked flavour for me.

I’ve passed this café so many times on way through the station I decided it was finally time to give it a go!
I was feeling a bit cold-​y so decided on the chicken udon soup. After I’d ordered I had to wait nearly 10 minutes at the counter for it to arrive, which was OK but I would have preferred if they’d warned me as I was (like most people I would imagine) on the way to get a train and in a bit of a rush.
The noddles were fat and squidgly which was lovely, but the soup itself was disappointingly bland and tasteless.
Maybe I just made a bad menu choice (the sushi looks great), but given that the service wasn’t great either I probably wouldn’t go back.

Soon after I started working at an office located in Wimbledon, I’ve discovered quite a few Japanese places within walking distance of my new office. I am now going regularly to three different places, and Kokoro right at Wimbledon station is one of them.
The little shop has proven to be quite popular among local workers and pupils, as it can get incredibly busy at times. But usually, the friendly and efficient team copes surprisingly well with the qeueue of people, and most of the time, you won’t have to wait too long.
I really like Kokoro, I think their Chicken Katsu Curry is good value for money. The curry sauce has the right thickness, the sticky rice is cooked well and they are generous with the crispy chicken. Only once I was was not entirely happy with the chicken pieces, because some small bits were a bit tough.
It still makes me smile when I see them cutting the chicken strips with scissors — I would never have thought of that, but it is an efficient and fast way to cut fried chicken in a small and busy kitchen.
While it is primarily a takeaway, they also have a few tables and I have spent many lunch breaks there. So far, I always found a place to sit, even when there was a long queue.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the food and the service at Kokoro. They offer quick and consistently tasty food. The staff — mostly Japanese, I guess — are very nice and always have a smile on their face. If you are looking for something delicious and filling, I can really recommend Kokoro just outside Wimbledon station in the Centre Court shopping complex.