I went recently to Amano. I was recommended it a friend and decided to try their food. Not to mention that their sandwiches are quite salty and I had to throw mine away after few bites, the staff were very unfriendly and unwilling to help when I tried to order a sandwich from the deli counter.


It was not at all busy and but they said they were closed, and pointed to the snadwiches on shelves, which had little selection. As Amano says it's all day cafe I think it has a long way to go to even think about getting close to any high street brand. I would never go back to there and wouldn't recommend it to anybody.

Amano is one of the best cafe/cocktail bars in the bankside area if you are looking for high quality food with a bit of a twist.
The building itself is non smoking and hyper clean, and the lunchtime menu is diverse and interesting with soup choices, flatbread, pototoes, salads, wrapini's and more.


The place is always busy, but a part of me now wonders if Amano has become a victim of its own success. While the flatbreads are fabulous with an extensive ready-made selection or pick and mix deli, it can be all too easy to spend in excess of £5 on what is essentially a sandwich. The evening menu too has changed dramatically since it's launch and is also very expensive, with bread sticks costing £3 with at least another £3 for a dip to go with them.
The pizza offerings have unique topping combinations which may not suit all, and the cocktail menu is dramatically smaller than it once was.


On busy nights the service at Amano can be a little hit and miss, but in general it's a good experience. Look out in particular for Freedom Organic beer and stunning espresso martini cocktails. Go before 3pm, for lunch or the selection is limited.

Amano is absolutely perfect if you don't have time for a proper lunch but still want something very nice to munch on! Now a firm lunchtime favourite for me!