99 Japanese Restaurants near London

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

"Sushi, sashimi and saké are the holy trinity at this upscale, but deliberately casual Tokyo-style eatery within the plush Park Plaza Hotel. A vi ..." Read our full review

"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

This Danish-based chain has established itself as one of London’s most popular sushi places since arriving in Wimbledon in 2012, so it came as no surp ... Find out more

" Set up by Mrs Junko in 2000, Ichi-Riki (literally ‘one power’) references the symbol of an old samurai family – although there’s nothing intimidatin ..." Read our full review

"Those seeking a side order of designer decor and celeb spotting à la Nobu will find little satisfaction at long-serving, family-run Ikeda, where ..." Read our full review

"Equally popular with whisky-sipping Japanese businessmen and petite girls from nearby Vogue House, Chisou may lack cliquey, celeb-spotting credentials, ..." Read our full review

"Situated in the heart of Soho, Tombo Poké & Matcha Bar offers a light, daytime alternative to the burger joints and heaving steakhouses near ..." Read our full review

"This “contemporary and relaxing” Japanese chain hails from Copenhagen and you’ll spot a minimalist Scandi influence, with designer fu ..." 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

Marugame Udon is located in the heart of London, right next to Oxford Circus station. With an open kitchen, you can watch the chefs rolling dough, pressing, ... Find out more

"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

"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

Fushan is an exciting new Japanese restaurant in the heart of central London. Centrally located on New Oxford Street, Fushan is within walking distance of ... Find out more

"Wagamama got the nation eating noodles…& edamame, & miso, & gyoza too. This good-time, high-speed nationwide chain tweaks its offeri ..." Read our full review