Central · Omakase, Sushi

One of London's finest kaiseki restaurants, serving traditional Kyoto cuisine with exceptional seasonal ingredients. Two Michelin stars.

Central · Izakaya, Robatayaki, Sushi

Intimate omakase in the heart of Mayfair. Chef Maruyama uses classical training to create a seasonally changing menu focused on Ikejime fish from Scottish and Cornish waters.

Central · Izakaya

Formerly Jugemu, now Nanahoshi — a 20-seat izakaya in a Soho alley by chef Yuya Kikuchi. Small plates, natural wine, and a deeply Japanese atmosphere transplanted from Tokyo.

Central · Udon

The original Koya — the restaurant that put handmade udon on London's map. Sanuki-style noodles served hot or cold, with exceptional dashi-based broths. Walk-ins only.

Central · Udon

Koya's City outpost in the Bloomberg Arcade. The same handmade Sanuki udon and dashi broths, with a sleek space suited to the financial district crowd.

East · Udon

Koya's neighbourhood outpost in Hackney's Broadway Market. A more relaxed, local take on the same handmade udon — Ko means 'small' in Japanese.

Central · Sushi, Omakase

The reimagined successor to Roji, opened in late 2025. A sake and sushi bar with a refined counter experience — intimate, seasonal, and deeply considered.

Central · Ramen

Proper Hakata ramen from a Fukuoka-born ramen master. The tonkotsu broth is made fresh daily and the noodles are firm by default — ask to change it if you must.

Central · Omakase, Sushi

A tiny 10-seat Mayfair counter serving one of London's most personal omakase experiences. Chef Taiji Maruyama's sourcing is impeccable — much of the fish flown in from Japan.

Central · Omakase, Sushi

A hidden gem in Ham Yard specialising in Wagyu and sushi. The omakase menu offers a beautifully composed bento alongside Kobe beef — unusual and excellent.

Central · Omakase, Sushi

Seven seats. Weeks-long waiting list. Arguably the most sought-after sushi counter in London — chef Toru Takahashi's edomae technique is the reason why.

Central · Yakiniku

London's best yakiniku — Japanese-style table barbecue. High-quality cuts grilled over binchotan charcoal at your table. Order the wagyu.

Central · Yakiniku

A wagyu-focused yakiniku restaurant on Wardour Street in Soho. Up to 15 cuts of A5 Japanese wagyu grilled over portable charcoal cookers at the table. Part of the Kanpai Group, founded in Taiwan.

Central · Yakitori

A yakitori-ya and listening bar in Marylebone — over 20 skewers cooked over authentic binchotan charcoal, plus wagyu seared at the table. One of London's most serious yakitori destinations.

North · Yakitori, Izakaya

A Hampstead institution that has been grilling yakitori since 1987. Tiny, warm, and completely reliable — exactly what a neighbourhood izakaya should be.

North · Izakaya

A raucous Camden izakaya beloved by the Japanese expat community. Order the gyoza, the karaage, and whatever the kitchen feels like making that night.

North · Izakaya

A small, inventive izakaya on Stoke Newington Church Street, open since 2017. The kitchen follows the philosophy of 'wakon yosai'. — Japanese flavours expressed through British seasonal ingredients. Tapas-style small plates in a calm, minimalist neighbourhood setting.

West · Izakaya, Robatayaki, Sushi

The original Knightsbridge izakaya that helped define London's upscale Japanese dining. The robata counter, the sushi bar, the sake list — all excellent.

West · Sushi

Kensington sushi bar known for its 'without soy sauce' philosophy — each piece is seasoned individually so condiments become optional. The omakase is superb.

North · Cafe, Matcha

An authentic Japanese cafe in the heart of Kings Cross serving onigiri, udon, matcha and coffee. Simple, genuine, and exactly what it says it is.