98 Japanese Restaurants near Charing Cross, London

"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

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

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

"A minimalist blend of Japanese blond wood and lattice screens, Kiku’s two-tier dining room puts on two very different faces. By day, business lun ..." Read our full review

"It's "still an all-time favourite", but the late 90s origins of Nobu Matsuhisa's first European outing have given it a time-capsule quality. It's a lov ..." Read our full review

Alan Yau's original noodle chain has had to deal with a lot of indie competition of late – especially in the capital, where authentic ramen has become ... Find out more

"Koya Soho doesn’t take reservations. As a result, there is a queue down the street, even on a Monday. Normally, this would be an inconvenience. B ..." Read our full review

"Cloaked in the shadow of the Ham Yard Hotel, you could easily miss this Soho Japanese, although those in the know are handsomely rewarded – espec ..." Read our full review

Before Chinatown became synonymous with its many numbers of Chinese restaurants and businesses in the 1950s, its history had a rich tapestry dating back to ... Find out more

Step into the wonderful realm of Sukoshi, a culinary haven for those who love sushi, shaped by over two decades of family owned mastery in the intricate art ... Find out more

"Light-hearted and fun, this Soho champion of Nikkei cuisine (a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian) pulls out all the stops. Chotto Matte is a large two-fl ..." Read our full review

"‘Omelette specialist’ may not be the sexiest USP in the business, but Abeno has chosen to build its trade around Japan’s hugely popul ..." Read our full review

"Brazilian-Japanese restaurant Mano has managed to bag itself a spot on the street that everyone wants a space on, brushing shoulders with the likes of ..." Read our full review

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"An ode to Kyoto-style home cooking, Machiya is from the duo behind Kanada-Ya and offers a short range of carefully rendered dishes divided into izakaya ..." Read our full review