99 Japanese Restaurants near London

OPENS 2019 This Japanese restaurant at the Regent Street end of Soho resides in the space formerly occupied by Hawksmoor spin-off Foxlow. Pacific is the br ... Find out more

Founded in Hakata on Japan’s Kyushu island, this international operation believes ‘ramen is a cosmos created in a bowl’: clearly these guy ... Find out more

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

"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

"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

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

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

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

"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

"Kanada Kazuhiro was clearly on to a winner when he first concocted his tonkotsu ramen recipe in Fukuoka, because this marks London’s second Kanad ..." Read our full review

"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

" 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

"‘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

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

"Credited with bringing the Japanese noodle bar into the mainstream, Wagamama still does exactly what it says on the tin. The menu is dominated by noodl ..." Read our full review