Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in London

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Updated 05 September 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in London? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cubé Mayfair

4.9

4.9 (688)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Our team of specialists at Cubé strives to deliver exceptional quality, Sushi and Japanese cuisine in the heart of London’s Mayfair.

Our unique space has been crafted to enhance your luxury dining experience.
At Cubé, our Japanese chefs artfully blend authentic cuisine with the finest, locally sourced ingredients to create unforgettable meals.
Furthermore, our passion to serve the finest quality cuisine is deeply rooted in our philosophy.
For instance, we prioritise sourcing high-quality ingredients to ensure that a continuous supply of sustainably sourced produce remains available for future generations.

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David

Dined on 3 Sept 2024

Best Japanese restaurant in London! Authentic with great staff. A true taste of Japan with sake to match the fresh dishes, served with great attention to detail, which is important in Japanese cuisine.

Juno Omakase

4.8

4.8 (50)

£41 and over

Japanese

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Embracing the idea of "I leave it up to you"

Juno invites you to trust our chef's expertise for a dining experience like no other.

Imagine a place where there's no fixed menu, inspired by the best of Japanese tradition with an innovative Mexican twist, truly pushing the boundaries of what an omakase can be.

With only six seats, Juno transports guests into a magical stage that is as much a performance as it is a meal. Indulge in 15 creative courses crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Leonard Tanyag, with a dedicated sommelier offering exquisite wine, sake, and agave pairings.

Our menu, built daily with fresh seasonal ingredients, is a feast for the senses, while our décor emulates the delicate Japanese artistry, with subtle hints evoking the vibrancy of Mexico.

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Amanda

Dined on 3 Sept 2024

Very playful fusion Sushi Omakase experience. The chef surprised us with some interesting ingredient choices. Some dishes were too salty for my palate, but my companion loved them. Most of them were works of art that filled all the senses. We were 5 guests and the whole experience felt very intimate. We were instructed on how to eat the dishes presented. The service was excellent and the chef's explanation and knowledge completed the whole sensory experience. Do recommend.

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Juno Omakase

Uoichi

4.7

4.7 (142)

£41 and over

Japanese

Canary Wharf

About the restaurant

Uoichi (Japanese Izakaya) - Traditional & Authentic

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Corinavip

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food. Amazing experience every time we come back to eat here.

Roketsu

4.6

4.6 (35)

£41 and over

Japanese

Marble Arch

About the restaurant

The cuisine served at the restaurant is traditional "kaiseki" cuisine prepared by chef Daisuke Hayashi. He has been trained at "Kikunoi" and his proven cooking techniques have been appreciated by many customers. His cuisine is based on dashi and the flavors of the seasonal ingredients themselves.

The interior had been made in Kyoto and shipped to London to be assembled by the craftsmen from Nakamura Sotoji Komuten, one of the world's leading experts in the Sukiya style.

This project started with a desire to follow in the footsteps of our predecessors and to spread the still developing category of Japanese food culture, kaiseki, to the world.

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Max

Dined on 4 Sept 2024

Always enjoy coming to Roketsu. A very special restaurant. Very special food with warm and attentive service.

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Experience

Kaiseki course, Main Counter

Experience

Kaiseki course, Private Room, BF

Experience

A la Carte, Main Counter

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (46)

£25 and under

Japanese

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hanasaki: A Culinary Journey in the Heart of Soho.In the bustling heart of London's Soho Fitzrovia district, an exquisite culinary adventure is about to unfold. Hanasaki, a Japanese restaurant that promises to redefine your dining experience, is eagerly preparing to open its doors and immerse you in the rich tapestry of Japanese flavors.We draw inspiration from the diverse culinary landscapes of Japan, bringing you a menu that reflects the depth and variety of Japanese gastronomy.Hanasaki is not just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Japanese culinary artistry, a fusion of tradition and trend, and soon, it will be a cherished part of Soho's vibrant tapestry. Every detail at Hanasaki is designed to ensure that you savor not just the flavors but the essence of Japan itself.Stay tuned for the grand unveiling, where we invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. Hanasaki awaits, and we can't wait to share the magic with you.

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Senthil

Dined on 30 Aug 2024

Absolutely fabulous dinner at this restaurant. Probably the best Japanese meal we've had in the UK. Lovely family-owned set up, and they could not have been more hospitable. Will be back again soon.

Fumiko

4.7

4.7 (74)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Hornchurch

About the restaurant

Fumiko is a fusion Japanese restaurant with a stylish ambiance and a talented team of chefs. We offer a menu that combines traditional Japanese Izakaya dishes with innovative modern twists. Our mixologists create unique blends that combine traditional Japanese flavours with contemporary twists. With impeccable service and a stylish atmosphere, Fumiko is a destination for a unique and unforgettable culinary experience. Come and immerse yourself in our contemporary elegance, where tradition meets innovation.

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Liz

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food, friendly and efficient service (it was very quiet so there was time to chat to serving staff) and good cocktails. Will definitely come again.

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch with 3 course meal £46pp

OITA Wood Green

4.5

4.5 (102)

£25 and under

Japanese

Bounds Green/Wood Green

About the restaurant

Welcome to OITA Woodgreen! We look forward to seeing you.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

First time and it won’t be my last, love it, the sushi and cocktails were delicious!!!

Yashin Ocean House

4.7

4.7 (372)

£26 to £40

Japanese

South Kensington

About the restaurant

Yashin Ocean House was founded by some of London's leading experts in Japanese cuisine. Hosting an elegant dining hall with Edwardian architecture, the ambience is perfect for dates with friends, family or couples as well as solo visits. Our menu is centred on satisfying Japanese tapas and our signature Omakase sushi, also offering some of the finest delicacies in the world such as our exclusive Hida wagyu. Enjoy your meal with a glass of sake, as we offer one of the widest ranges in London, and can suggest the perfect sake to enhance and complement your dish.

Our sushi concept is “without soy sauce – but if you want to”. Of course, we can serve as much soy sauce as the diner desires; however, what we want to emphasise is the taste of the fish. Therefore, each piece of sushi that we serve is brushed with the right amount of soy sauce and topped with an accompaniment that harmonises with the flavour of the fish.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on 3 Sept 2024

Great food and great service! Black cod and dessert was amazing!

Colony Club

4.8

4.8 (22)

£41 and over

Japanese

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Indulge in the very finest of cuisines, created just for you.

Dressed with hand-chosen fabrics and a modern centrepiece that dazzles the room, the restaurant is at the forefront of dining. Our carefully curated menu offers a variety of dishes and a highly sought-after Japanese selection, offering fresh sushi and sashimi which will guarantee to impress even the connoisseurs amongst you.

Open daily from 7pm, we are certain to enhance your evening with our outstanding service, giving you memories that linger and captivate the mind.

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BISIvip

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing customer service from the waiters to the teppanyaki Chef. Made my partners birthday extra special. I would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Kanpai Classic Soho

4.7

4.7 (20)

£41 and over

Japanese

Soho

About the restaurant

Highest A5 Grade Japanese WAGYU
The ultimate WAGYU feast
Yakiniku
First experience of its kind in London
Exquisite service
Charcoal grill

Located in the heart of Soho we are dedicated to delivering a unique gourmet WAGYU cuisine experience, meticulously prepared by our executive chef Masatada Ogata. Top quality delicious WAGYU beef, Kamameshi rice and London IWC Gold Awarded Japanese Ginjo Masuizumi sake all served to you by our highly trained grillers.

Due to the limited amount of seats, for single diners we would kindly ask to call the restaurant for the availability.

Due to grilling on an open fire, unfortunately we do not allow children below the age of 6.

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soraya

Dined 1 day ago

Best Wagyu in London.. Grilled to perfection on your table. A phenomenal experience and the taste is incredible. The set menu is a must. The sake choice is expensive but certainly cannot complain too much. The grill team of servers were superb and really knew the how and the why. thank you again for a fab lunch. Definitely on the visit again list.

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Experience

Lunch Omakase

Experience

LRF: The essence of Autumn omakase

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