Umami Noodle Bar

If Japanese food is your thing then this Oxford Road restaurant is for you. The basement restaurant serves sushi and noodles until late every day, and also offers a lunchtime deal. Umami is student friendly, offering a student discount, meaning cheap lunch is available between lectures, and they also offer a 20% discount for takeaways. The menu lists lots of noodle and rice dishes including ramen and stir fries, as well as curries and salads. There’s also a number of smaller dishes such as gyoza, tempura and spring rolls. Their sushi menu has plenty of choice too, serving nigiri, maki and sashimi dishes, and at low prices you really get your money’s worth. There’s also the usual extras including miso soup and udon noodles. If you don’t have time for a proper visit to the restaurant, you can also pick up one of their sushi lunch boxes, all of which contain a variety of sushi items for a low price. [Charlotte Davies]