99 Japanese Restaurants near London

"Restauranteur Samyukta Nair’s knack for nailing restaurant concepts is uncanny. It’s like she’s playing a game of Pokémon Go, ..." Read our full review

If you’re not the sort of person who enjoys intimate dining experiences where you’re likely to rub shoulders (quite literally) with a few strang ... Find out more

"There may be cooler places to eat in Soho, but sometimes routine is bliss, & the anonymity of this small conveyor-belt sushi canteen can be very so ..." Read our full review

"While the buzzing throng surrounding Charlotte Street always makes it feel like the place to be, there’s one unassuming façade that you co ..." Read our full review

"A jet-black shopfront has appeared in Chinatown. Amidst the tourist-friendly lucky cats and red lanterns, Yatay resembles a goth kid in a smiley family ..." Read our full review

Hachi started with decades of experience and expertise identifying and importing the finest cuts of Wagyu meat in Brewer Street at the end of 2018 ... Find out more

Being in central London can be overwhelming. With so many places to eat, how will you know if you’ve picked the best place? Will you find a better pla ... Find out more

"This “contemporary and relaxing” Japanese chain hails from Copenhagen and you’ll spot a minimalist Scandi influence, with designer fu ..." Read our full review

This evangelical homage to sake, just off Covent Garden piazza, hits the nail on the head for anyone seeking out authentic Japanese drinks, some of which ar ... Find out more

"Humble Chicken’s beak-to-foot yakitori made a splash when it first opened in 2021 - according to head chef Angelo Sato, that was just a step in t ..." Read our full review

Founded in Hakata, this international operation believes ‘ramen is a cosmos created in a bowl’: clearly these guys are serious about noodles. Lu ... Find out more

This Danish-based chain has established itself as one of London’s most popular sushi places since arriving in Wimbledon in 2012, so it came as no surp ... Find out more

Japanese ramen merchant Yamagoya has long been a fixture of London’s pop-up scene, but this is the first permanent site for the outfit. The stripped-b ... Find out more

"The second site for this unique take on a Japanese izakaya restaurant finds its home in Fitzrovia, in a much larger space than the Covent Garden origin ..." Read our full review