Not so Japanese
TJENKS - Verified purchaser
9/17/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
What a let down. The food was poor, greasy, over cooked. Not sure what was “Japanese” other than the chopsticks. The food was bland.
The service was slow, despite only a couple of other tables occupied. They forgot the tea. Generally not a good experience, definitely wouldn’t recommend.
When did your experience take place? 23 May 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Sanctum Soho Hotel
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear the food and service didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is important, and we’ll be passing it on to the venue to help improve future experiences.
Enjoyable evening
RTP - Verified purchaser
9/10/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
We had a limit what we could spend but we knew that. Bottle of wine was out of budget but what the hell, we couldn't have a lovely Italian meal without Rioja
When did your experience take place? 21 Nov 2024
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Lucarelli Birmingham Mailbox
Good but not great
efghilmno - Verified purchaser
9/9/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
Some servings were great but others (eg, chicken and scones) didn't seem fresh at all. The place was a bit noisy but nice; yet, as with the menu, there was not much Japanese influence.
When did your experience take place? 21 Mar 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Sanctum Soho Hotel
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed some of the servings and the atmosphere, but we're sorry to hear that parts of the meal didn’t feel fresh and that you found there was a lack of Japanese influence. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
Recommended
Toots - Verified purchaser
9/8/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
Food is locally sourced so the menu changes accordingly. We both had the venison casserole which was delicious and plentiful. The owner was extremely obliging to accommodate our request following a voucher exchange and the service was extremely good There is also a small farm shop selling fresh produce, wonderful local cheeses and artisan bread. The only reason 5 stars not given is because it was a very cold day and we would have preferred the dining room to have been a little bit warmer!
When did your experience take place? 22 Nov 2024
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Coghlans at Barningham
Afternoon tea Japanese Style
Bobster - Verified purchaser
9/5/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
After morning hospital visits , we decided to make a day of it with a visit to the Sanctum hotel .A warm welcome , a glass of fizz set the tone . Hot starters really hit the spot especially the soft shell crab sliders .A more traditional 2nd half w ith scones
, cakes ,desserts and of course a variety of teas.
Really enjoyed the oddball hotel as well ! Think daleks , gorilla's, jimi hendrix and a loo piano , obviously for a little tinkle on the ivories.
When did your experience take place? 07 Mar 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Sanctum Soho Hotel
Afternoon Tea with a deifference
Older not Wiser - Verified purchaser
8/19/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
This was a belated Xmas present and was mostly wonderful. Alishai sorted out that our booking had not been passed on to the restaurant and we sat in a quiet corner.
The food was excellent, as were drink options- cocktails and a tea menu were provided; we were also able to order extra chicken with peanut sauce as it was so delicious, also the soft shell crab sliders. It was nice to do something completely different and I would recommend.
When did your experience take place? 16 Aug 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Sanctum Soho Hotel
not a wine tour
cath - Verified purchaser
8/4/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
Absolute disappoint, was promised a wine tour and lunch, we got to sit in a old shack, presented with tupperware box with crackers, cheese and ham. Talked at the whole time from owner moaning about everyting, whilst his dog just sat there scrounging. We did buy some wine as we thought it tasted pleasant but after 5 tasters in the same glass god knows if we chose the right one.
Activity store should remove this venue, I just wish I had read previous comments and the very rude response by the owner
When did your experience take place? 28 Jun 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? West Fisher Winery
Excellent
Emma - Verified purchaser
8/1/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
Great afternoon tea and excellent service plus we got second helpings of everything free of charge! A fantastic Xmas present from my brother, I’ll be buying this for others
When did your experience take place? 28 Jul 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel
A delightful and tasty meal
Neil - Verified purchaser
7/24/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
In a quiet street away from the main drag of China Town is this lovely sanctuary.
Simple and understated, the staff were welcoming, attentive and engaging without being intrusive, the food from the limited menu available, as with other experiences, was lovely in every way. Presented nicely and simply but great to feed the eyes first.
Whatever you choose will be cooked well and tasty.
Would go back and potentially try the main menu.
When did your experience take place? 09 Jul 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Sanctum Soho Hotel
Again please
Neil - Verified purchaser
7/24/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
A delightful and different take on the British afternoon tea. Lovely welcome, comfortable seating in a nice room. Restaurant was in a quiet area away from the busy streets of Chinatown and all the better for it. Food was a delight, staff excellent. Only minor concern was the finding of a panacotta which I dont see as being Japanese…but it was tasty anyway.
Do recommend the soft shell crab but you wont go wrong in my book.
When did your experience take place? 11 Jul 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Sanctum Soho Hotel