Best Japanese private dining rooms in London

Japanese food makes an excellent choice if you’re planning a private dinner. Go for a table spread with sushi and sashimi of all sorts, or plump for one of London’s slick Japanese fusion restaurants, whether that be Japanese-Peruvian, Japanese-Mexican, Japanese-Italian or something else. Get your friends together for cocktails and bao buns, or shell out for something truly special in one of London’s Michelin-starred Japanese spots - the choice is yours.

Updated on 07 April 2025

Japanese food has always been a popular choice in London, but it’s fair to say, it has never been as popular as it is now. Once upon a time, Japanese food was considered to be sushi and not much else, but the capital’s growing Japanese population has introduced us to the spectacular and varied reality of Japanese cooking. Yes, there is still sushi, but the true beauty of Japanese cooking lies in its balance, seasonality, and simplicity. Ramen has exploded in popularity over the last decade, as have Japanese bakeries, and restaurants that specialise in Wagyu beef. Not to mention the rise of omakase restaurants, which make up some of the most exciting in the city right now.

If you’re looking for a private dining room for your next special dinner and you have your heart set on Japanese food, you’ve come to the right place. SquareMeal’s team of critics, as well as our in-house concierge, are always visiting restaurants as well as private dining rooms, to make sure that everything we bring you is team approved.

Scroll down to find our pick of the best Japanese private dining rooms in London; we’ve included everything from buzzy ramen spots to teppanyaki private rooms, and even some of the most glamorous, exclusive tables in London.

KOYN

KOYN

38 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4AG

If it's glamour you're looking for, KOYN is the place for you. This two-storey space was once the US Embassy on Grosvenor Square, and it retains a sense of grandeur, with restaurant spaces inspired by Mount Fuji. A variety of hire options include a semi private dining room, the 30-seat bar, and exclusive hire. 

Sushi
Japanese
Max Dining 125
Aragawa

Aragawa

38 Clerges Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 7EN

The world famous Japanese steak house Aragawa has made it to London, serving the most exclusive beef in the world - true Kobe beef. It comes with a hefty price tag but if you want the best of the best, booking Aragawa's 14-capacity private dining room is just that. 

Steak
Japanese
Max Dining 14
Heddon Yokocho

Heddon Yokocho

8 Heddon Street, Mayfair, London, W1B 4BU

We're big fans of both Yokocho sites, thanks to the bright, colourful interiors and excellent ramen. Heddon Yokocho's manga-themed cocktail menu and hearty ramen bowls are ideal for relaxed birthday celebrations and the like, but the menu also has excellent katsu curry and sushi options too. 

Noodles
Japanese
Max Dining 40
Los Mochis Notting Hill

Los Mochis Notting Hill

2-4 Farmer Street, Notting Hill, London, W8 7SN

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. 

Pan Asian
Mexican
Japanese
Max Dining 60
Ukai

Ukai

240 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 1LL

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.

Sushi
Japanese
Bars
Max Dining 25
Taku

Taku

36 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JE

One of, if not the most highly regarded Japanese dining experience in the city, Taku's award-winning omakase experience can be hired privately for the most celebratory occasions. The restaurant only seats 16 guests, and the entire thing can be yours exclusively, with famous chef Takuya Watanaba conducting the whole experience.

Sushi
Japanese
Max Dining 16
INÉ

INÉ

16 Hampstead High Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 1PX

INÉ is a sophisticated Japanese restaurant in Hampstead, coming from the team behind the impressive, Michelin-starred omakase Taku in Mayfair. This sibling is a little more relaxed, but the food is no less impressive, and the private dining space seats 12 for a very special bespoke experience. 

Sushi
Japanese
Nobu London Old Park Lane

Nobu London Old Park Lane

COMO Metropolitan London, Mayfair, London, W1K 1LB

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. 

Peruvian
Vegetarian
Sushi
Japanese
Halal
Fish
Max Dining 200
The Prince Akatoki

The Prince Akatoki

50 Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone, London, W1H 7FD

The overhead sakura in The Prince Akatoki's Prince Room immediately gives it an Instagrammable quality, but the room also has all the tech you might need for corporate occasions too, including video conferencing and LCD screens. Don't forget the impressive, elevated Japanese cooking, and impressive whiskey and sake collection.

Japanese
British
Bars
Afternoon tea
Hotel Bars
Max Dining 50
Evernight

Evernight

3 Ravine Way, Battersea, London, SW11 7BH

We're huge fans of Evernight, so much so that it has been in SquareMeal's Top 100 Restaurants in London list ever since it opened in 2022. Inventive, hearty Japanese cooking meets a brilliantly-curated wine and sake list in this sleek, modern izakaya. Exclusive venue hire is available for around 40 guests. 

Japanese
Max Dining 40
Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

32 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London, W1T 3LR

We love the 36-seat private dining room at Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus, which features long banqueting tables set within a beautiful space, with hanging canvas lanterns and slatted partition walls. Meanwhile, the menu covers all bases with delicious Japanese-inspired party food, including bao buns, sushi rolls, Korean fried wings and more.

Japanese
Halal
Max Dining 36
SUSHISAMBA Heron Tower

SUSHISAMBA Heron Tower

110 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 4AY

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.

Peruvian
Sushi
South American
Japanese
Brazilian
Max Dining 70
 NIJU

NIJU

20 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8EE

You'll find NIJU right on the corner of Berkeley Square, in one of the most prestigious parts of the city. The luxury doesn't stop there - this stunning townhouse is home to an elegant Japanese restaurant that specialises in top-quality Wagyu. A variety of private rooms can host anywhere between 16 to 100 guests. 

Sushi
Steak
Japanese
Max Dining 16
SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

35 The Market Building,, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RF

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. 

Peruvian
Sushi
Japanese
Brazilian
Max Dining 15
Sticks

Sticks 'n' Sushi Shoreditch

100 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, London, E1 6JQ

Sticks 'n' Sushi's easy, accessible menu format and signature Japanese and Danish decor has made it a phenomenon in London. The vibe is effortlessly chic and calming, and the food - a mix of sushi rolls, yakitori skewers and other dishes makes it great for any occasion. 

Vegetarian
Vegan
Japanese
Max Dining 40
Los Mochis London City

Los Mochis London City

9th Floor, City of London, London, EC2M 2AT

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.

Mexican
Vegetarian
Vegan
Tex Mex
Tapas
Sushi
Japanese
International
Fusion
Fish
Max Dining 60

We have lots more cuisine-focused private dining recommendations for you to scroll through: check out our picks of the best Indian private dining rooms in London; best Chinese private dining rooms in London; and the best Italian private dining rooms in London

Or, you can look through the hundreds of London private dining rooms on the site to see which one suits you best, filtered by size, ambiance, cuisine, location and more. 

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