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How Japanese Technology Helps Us Deliver Fresh Sushi Every Day

22/05/2026

Behind every sushi roll on display, there’s a lot more happening than most people see. Every morning starts long before our sushi is ready to cut. Rice is prepared, ingredients are sliced, and a dozen fillings are organised before the first customer arrives. As a small team that has been serving our community for the… continue reading

Japanese Culture Day Celebrations
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Japanese Culture Day Celebrations

29/10/2024

November third marks Japan’s annual public holiday, celebrating Japanese culture, arts and academic activities. Officially titled in 1948, it is a day to respect, celebrate and bring awareness to Japanese culture and share what makes it so unique. The main aim of this day is to promote peace across people and acknowledge important cultural traditions…. continue reading

Tanaya (left) and Yoichi Iguchi, the owners of Yoyo Kitchen in West Acton (credit: Cesar Medina).
Our Appearance in Ealing Hub News
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Our Appearance in Ealing Hub News

02/10/2024

From Japan to West Acton – Yoyo Kitchen owner reveals secret to ‘best’ sushi Check out Ealing Hub News’ latest article on us. It gives the perfect little sneak peak into life at Yoyo Kitchen and the inner workings of our business. Click the Link: https://ealing.nub.news/news/local-features/from-japan-to-west-acton-yoyo-kitchen-owner-reveals-secret-to-best-sushi-24039

Article about Yo yo
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Article about Yo yo

19/06/2024

Check out Acton W3, our local news hub, for their article on us and our story. From sushi makers to fourteen years in West Acton. Check it out below! Acton’s Local Web site (actonw3.com)

14th Anniversary special tombola
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14th Anniversary special tombola

08/05/2024
14 years of Yo yo kitchen 🎉Join us in celebrating the 14th anniversary of Yoyo Kitchen on May 17th! Making a purchase on May 17 or 18  for a chance to win lots of prizes. We are looking forward to celebrating with you. See you at our store! 🎁🎊   We will tell you timely... continue reading
sushi plate with a smile
Love sushi, hate food waste
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Love sushi, hate food waste

01/11/2022
We're getting more and more environmentally friendly! Three years ago we decided to change all our plastic packaging to new, compostable containers and stopped pre-packaging our sushi rolls. One of the reasons is of course to keep our yummy sushi rolls fresh longer so our customers can get our best all the time: fluffy rice... continue reading
Japanese Kitsune mask
Japanese yōkai
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Japanese yōkai

26/10/2022
Have you ever wondered why a cucumber roll is called Kappa maki? And what is a kappa anyway? Get into Halloween mood with our little guide to the most famous yōkai (monsters, beasts and demons) of Japan! One of the most famous yōkai is the kappa. A kappa is a water demon or goblin, a... continue reading
Tsukimi Rabbit on the Moon
Tsukimi, mochi and rabbits
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Tsukimi, mochi and rabbits

07/09/2022
Tsukimi, the Japanese Harvest Moon Festival Tsukimi (Otsukimi or Jūgoya), the Japanese Harvest Moon Festival is being held in mid-autumn, on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This day Japanese people enjoy looking at the moon which is said to be the brightest and most beautiful on this night in... continue reading
Preorder our Setsubun Ehomaki
Setsubun 2022
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Setsubun 2022

19/01/2022
The season of Ehomaki is here again! On the day of Setsubun (the 3rd of February), it is customary in Japan to eat an uncut sushi roll called ehomaki, while facing that year’s lucky direction. This custom started in the western regions of Japan, but is getting more and more popular in the whole country.... continue reading
Zenzai red bean soup with mochi
Zenzai: Warm your body and soul – Recipe
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Zenzai: Warm your body and soul – Recipe

18/11/2021
Zenzai (Red bean soup with mochi) A super easy, yet filling and delicious sweet dish for the cold winter days. What you'll need (4) 1 pack of Imuraya Yudeazuki (400g) 1 pack of Sato Kirimochi (400g, 8 pieces) 320ml water Method 1. Pour 320ml water and a pack of Yudeazuki in a pot. 2. Bring... continue reading