Best Japanese private dining rooms in London

This spot has it nailed. Contemporary Japanese interiors with the atmosphere of a buzzy bar make it a no-brainer for all kinds of Japanese private dining. Enjoy izakaya-style dishes either with 10 in the private dining space, or extend the guest list to 20 and celebrate all together at a long table by the wine cellar.

If you're hunting for an excellent Japanese private dining experience in the heart of Soho, Maki & Ramen is just the ticket. The restaurant has a 20-person VIP area, suited to birthdays, graduations, and really any other major milestones. Dishes span everything from piping hot bowls of ramen and classic California rolls to crispy gyozas and fresh edamame.  

Shoryu Ramen channels Tokyo's robust ramen shops, with it's moody lanterns and comforting menu. There’s no formal private room, but groups can book out sections of the restaurant for easy-going events fuelled by rich tonkotsu ramen, small plates, and one of the UK’s best sake selections.

Moshi Moshi blends cutting edge design with crowd-pleasing Japanese home cooking. The sleek wooden pod is perfect for private dining, serving sustainably sourced sushi, sashimi and small plates. Add sake, Japanese beers and stylish surroundings, and you’ve got a City spot that ticks every box.

The Covent Garden site of SUSHISAMBA is bright and colourful, set within the original market building. Many years on, it remains a consistently excellent choice for private dining, with a menu full of delicious Japanese and Peruvian bites, and one of the most exciting cocktail offerings in London. 

Hidden away in the gorgeous Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park you'll find The Aubrey - a dramatic Japanese izakaya with vibey, after-dark energy. Inside is a 12-seat private dining room, perfect for discreet dinners. Book it with the private bar for pre- and post-dinner drinks, and ask about the secret entrance if you’re feeling extra discreet.

This trendy Notting Hill spot has a great buzz and atmosphere, drawing influence from Mediterranean and South American flavours and diverting that into modern robata-style Japanese dishes. You can hire the 25-seat lounge privately, or there's a semi private area for 20 guests.

Nobu has been the ultimate reliable, delicious choice for private dining for over two decades, and it shows no sign of slowing down. The iconic Old Park Lane restaurant has loads of private and semi-private hire options, and the food remains as outstanding as ever. 

Sachi is the jewel in the crown of Pantechnicon’s restaurant line-up. Private options range from a cosy 10-seat space to a 50-guest rooftop terrace, where you can feast on panoramic views, as well as menus of sushi, sashimi, Wagyu gyoza and robata-grilled dishes.

The City of London outpost of Los Mochis is rather more glamorous than the Notting Hill sibling, with high rise views out over London as well as a stunning al fresco terrace that you can book. There's a very smart private dining room for 22 guests, or the Agaveria, which hosts up to 60 for larger parties.

A must for meat lovers, Kanpai Classic Soho specialises in Japanese A5 Wagyu and does private dining with theatrical flair. Expect charcoal grilling at the table and a seriously immersive yakiniku experience that turns group dining into a performance for up to eight lucky guests.

MA/NA delivers Japanese dining with serious sophistication: there’s a sleek 20-seat private room for celebrations, plus an ultra-intimate four-seat sommelier’s table. Menus mix modern Japanese cooking and robata-grilled Wagyu, with cocktails and curated wine pairings dialling up the luxury.

One of London's most exciting young upstarts, Los Mochis manages to blend Japanese and Mexican sensibilities, creating something that is so much more than the sum of the parts. The styling also marries Japanese sleekness with Mexican colour, making this a fun choice for celebrations. 

Walking into SUSHISAMBA's exclusive elevator and zooming up to the 38th floor of the Heron Tower is still as exciting as ever. SUSHISAMBA has also added the incredible SAMBA ROOM bar, giving you ever more private hire options for large and small parties.

The world famous teppanyaki restaurant is ideal for intimate gatherings, from birthdays to client entertaining. No restaurant combines entertainment and great food so effectively, and you can book a private dining room, with space for 12 guests around one of Benihana's signature teppanyaki counters.