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ROBATA, London,

ROBATA

4.3
4.3
1784 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
23:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.

Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.

ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 7287 5766
  • Website
    http://robata.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Lee
  • Location
    56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE
  • Area
    Soho
  • Cross Street
    Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • 5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes and bottomless free flow prosecco for 1.5h with a 5 course menu set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco photo

  • Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu

    £60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes with our most premium set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu photo

Menu

Raws & Sushi

  • Mixed Sashimi Set£16.00

    salmon, tuna & sea bass (2pcs of each)

    • Deluxe Sashimi Set£28.00

      salmon, tuna, scallop yellowtail & sea bass (2pcs of each)

      • Tuna Tartar£12.00

        black tobiko, quail egg & black truffle aioli

        • Sea Bass Ceviche£10.00

          coriander yuzu soy, aji amarillo & red chilli

          • Beef Fillet Tataki£12.00

            yuzu pepper soy, garlic chips, truffle aioli & spring onion

            • Soft Shell Crab Roll£12.00

              gochujang mayo, cucumber, chives & orange tobiko

              • Salmon Roll£10.00

                asparagus, avocado, crispy shallot & yuzu mayo

                • Spicy Tuna Roll£12.00

                  chilli mayo, chives, avocado, cucumber & jalapeno puree

                  • California Roll£12.00

                    snow crab meat, avocado, chives & yuzu mayo

                    • Avocado Roll£9.00

                      asparagus, barley miso mayo & avocado

                      • Prawn Tempura Roll£13.00

                        cucumber, avocado, chives, orange tobiko, wasabi mayo & unagi glaze

                        Sashimi

                        • Salmon

                          • 5pcs£12.00

                        • Bluefin Tuna

                          • 5pcs£16.00

                        • Scallop

                          • 4pcs£10.00

                        • Sea Bass

                          • 5pcs£14.00

                        • Yellowtail

                          • 5pcs£16.00

                        Small Plates

                        • Steamed Edamame£4.50

                          maldon sea salt or sweet spicy soy

                          • Chilli Pepper Squid£10.00

                            yuzu & coriander

                            • Padron Pepper£8.00

                              yuzu zest, shichimi pepper & maldon sea salt

                              • J.Fried Karaage£9.00

                                chicken thigh, gochujang mayo & fresh lime

                                • Pork Gyoza

                                  homemade | waterchestnut, shitake, spring onion & chilli soy

                                  • 4pcs£9.00

                                • Kimchi Gyoza

                                  homemade | cabbage, carrot, spring onion, seaweed & chilli soy

                                  • 4pcs£8.00

                                • Crispy Duck Salad£9.00

                                  pomelo, grapefruit, pine nuts, hoisin sauce & wafu dressing

                                  • BBQ Chicken Wings£10.00

                                    yakiniku, sesame seeds spring onion & fresh lime

                                    Robata Skewers

                                    minimum 2pcs

                                    • Chicken Thigh

                                      sweet soy glaze & spring onion

                                      • 1pc£4.00

                                    • Iberico Pork Pluma

                                      black pepper miso

                                      • 1pc£4.50

                                    • Beef Fillet

                                      sweet spicy soy

                                      • 1pc£4.50

                                    • Pork Belly

                                      apple gochujang glaze

                                      • 1pc£4.00

                                    • Hand Dived Scallop

                                      apple & kizami wasabi

                                      • 2pcs£10.00

                                    • King Oyster Mushroom

                                      sansho pepper & chipotle glaze

                                      • 1pc£3.50

                                    • Asparagus

                                      sweet sesame soy & sesame seed

                                      • 1pc£3.50

                                    • Corn on Cob

                                      miso glaze & crushed wasabi pea

                                      • 1pc£3.00

                                    • Lamb Breast

                                      homemade japanese 5 spice & lime

                                      • 1pc£4.50

                                    Bao Buns

                                    • J.Fried Chicken

                                      sweet spicy glaze, kimchi & pickled daikon

                                      • 2pcs£12.00

                                    • Braised Beef Short Ribs

                                      lettuce, pickled daikon, cucumber & chipotle miso

                                      • 2pcs£16.00

                                    • Soft Shell Crab

                                      spicy mayo, green mango, purple shiso, cucumber & red chilli

                                      • 2pcs£14.00

                                    Robata Large

                                    • BBQ Free Range Chicken£18.00

                                      grilled corn fed chicken, bbq glaze & pickled daikon

                                      • Miso Aubergine£12.00

                                        pickled shimiji mushroom & red chilli

                                        • Black Cod£32.00

                                          spicy miso & japanese pickled cucumber

                                          • Pork Ribs£16.00

                                            yakiniku, spring onion & sesame seeds

                                            • Hay Flamed Beef Fillet£28.00

                                              smoked and cooked over hay, served with yakiniku, chimichurri & chilli oil

                                              • Mushroom Tobanyaki£14.00

                                                assorted mushrooms, sake & yuzu

                                                Signature Dish

                                                • Wood Flamed Iberico Pork Pluma£26.00

                                                  black pepper miso & sweet pickled green apple

                                                  Bowls

                                                  • Tofu & Tomato Salad£10.00

                                                    tofu & cherry tomato

                                                    • Green Salad£5.00

                                                      wafu dressing & pickled daikon

                                                      • Truffle Fries£8.00

                                                        nori, porcini & truffle mayo

                                                        • Kimchi Rice£9.00

                                                          homemade kimchi, nori, spring onion & fried egg

                                                          Last updated: 12 November 2022

                                                          What 1,784 people are saying

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                          4.3
                                                          4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                          • 4.4Food
                                                          • 4.3Service
                                                          • 4Ambience
                                                          • 4Value

                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                          Review summary

                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                          Robata offers a vibrant dining experience in the heart of Soho with "amazing flavors" and "friendly service." Enjoy a diverse menu of Japanese fusion dishes, including standout skewers and sushi. While some find the atmosphere lively and portions smaller, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its "delicious food" and inviting ambiance.

                                                          1,784 Reviews

                                                          1. Bianca

                                                            London

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            2.0

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 1
                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                            Service was lacking. We’d been there for at least 20min and no one asked if we wanted a drink. We had to get their attention for ordering anything. Portions are small for the price you pay.

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                                                          2. Xiaodan

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            1.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                            2. Food 1
                                                            3. Service 1
                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                            The food is so bad. I thought it is the best sushi in London. Actually the worst.

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                                                          3. Andy

                                                            Surrey

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            Dined on 28 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Unbelievable food - absolutely gorgeous and can't wait to come back. Service was amazing and very friendly staff ...even gave us a round of drinks on the house !

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                                                          4. Katie

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on 25 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Incredible dinner! We had the 8 course tasting menu and everything was insanely good. The staff were so kind and treated my boyfriend so well on his bday. Definitely will be going back

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                                                          5. Finn

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            3.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on 23 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 2
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Food was delicious but for the price the service was basic at best. Tasting menu is more like a set menu.

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                                                          6. Temidayo

                                                            London

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            2.0

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            Dined on 15 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 2
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            The food was great, however I did not appreciate me and my friends being told by a member of staff to reduce our noise while we were having a good time.

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                                                          7. Wai

                                                            London

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            Dined on 13 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Food, service , and environment are all good. Our favourite place for Japanese food

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                                                          8. Donna J

                                                            Philadelphia

                                                            140 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            140 reviews

                                                            Dined on 11 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The sushi and the crispy duck salad were outstanding as was the spicy tuna roll. But the star of our meal were the bao buns with short ribs. Nice selection of wine and cocktails available too. Service is friendly and efficient This is a very charming restaurant

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                                                          9. Jarkko

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on 7 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The food was amazing! Best dinner I’ve had in London so far. Small place and the service was excellent and fast

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                                                          10. Anna

                                                            Berkshire

                                                            2 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            2 reviews

                                                            Dined on 7 September 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Robata was recommended to us & we will now recommend to everyone! The food was outstanding. Absolutely beautiful flavours & i didn’t want the meal to end. The staff were friendly & unobtrusive. The warm sake was heavenly.

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                                                          FAQs

                                                          ROBATA is rated 4.3 stars by 1784 OpenTable diners.

                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                          Make a booking

                                                          2 people
                                                          23:00
                                                          Booked 19 times today
                                                          Experiences are available.
                                                          Google Map for ROBATA

                                                          56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE

                                                          Additional information

                                                          • Cross Street
                                                            Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
                                                          • Area
                                                            Soho
                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                            Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
                                                          • Price
                                                            £26 to £40
                                                          • Cuisines
                                                            Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
                                                          • Dining style
                                                            Elegant Dining
                                                          • Dress code
                                                            Smart Casual
                                                          • Parking details
                                                            Street Parking
                                                          • Public transit
                                                            Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
                                                          • Payment Options
                                                            AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                            Charles Lee
                                                          • Additional
                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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