99 Japanese Restaurants near London

"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

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

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

Born in Korea and raised in Aspen, chef Akira Back is journeying to London for his first UK venture and will be taking over at the Mandarin Oriental. Having ... Find out more

A Japanese take on Korean barbecue cuisine, it’s all about DIY here: take your pick from a medley of meat and vegetables (including scallops, short ri ... Find out more

"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

For those who can't decide between going out clubbing or having a more social dinner, Oscars blends both. The lounge bar and nightclub is an addition to ... Find out more

"Tokyo has some 4,000 ramen-ya and London has barely more than a handful but, thanks to Tonkotsu, authentic ramen noodles are having a moment. This pint ..." Read our full review

"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

"The 2020s have been, so far, a decade of omakase in London. Most of us had no idea what this very specific style of eating entailed a few years ago, bu ..." Read our full review

Situated in lively Shepherd Market, Mayfair, Yazu Sushi is a small but excellent sushi bar offering quality food served in Kaiten style. Our sushi is made ... Find out more

Amongst the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus is Kintan, a Japanese restaurant designed to take diners on an enticing yakiniku adventure. Celebrating the a ... 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