Found in Tower Bridge, just a short walk from the station, Kirin Japanese Restaurant is a contemporary izakaya and sushi restaurant which hosts live entertainment every night. The restaurant, with its stylish decor and extensive menu, is primed for festive entertaining and welcomes parties for both corporate and personal Christmas celebrations.
The dining room at Kirin Japanese Restaurant is a fun, Instagrammable space, making it ideal for Christmas parties - faux foliage lines the walls and ceilings, large windows flood the space with natural light during the day, while in the evening the dedicated cocktail bar is underlit by blue light. In the center of the dining room, there is a robata grill and semi open kitchen, which means guests are able to watch fish, meat and vegetables being prepared by Kirin’s team of chefs, adding a touch of restaurant theatre to proceedings.
As for Kirin’s menu, expect a modern Japanese-inspired a la carte, which features an extensive selection of dishes cooked on the grill, as well as hot and cold appetisers and sushi and sashimi which are prepared to order. Dishes you might come across on your visit include the likes of duck teriyaki, prawn tempura and California rolls filled with crab and avocado. It might not be the most traditional of Christmas dinners, but it certainly makes for a refreshing change of pace from the usual dry turkey and carb overload of your average office party.
Kirin Japanese Restaurant can also provide entertainment for your Christmas function. In the main dining room, there is a singer or musician present most nights, while those looking for something more exclusive can hire one of the private karaoke rooms. There are over 60,000 songs to choose from and you can order food directly to the room, so it’s a totally private occasion.