Japanese Restaurants in London

Head over to Soho where Frith Street restaurant Chotto Matte is marrying the cultures of Peru and Japan through its vibrant interiors and Nikkei plates. Tuck into classic plates of sashimi served with Nikkei dipping sauces, as well as beef tataki with passion fruit salsa and aubergine with miso and apricot.

Offering you a modern take on izakaya dining, 8 at The Londoner is a top spot for delicious Japanese eats. Set on the Leicester Square rooftop, you can tuck into small bites, omakase and robata-cooked dishes, washed down with all manner of boozy bevs.

An East Asian restaurant found in the heart of Camden, Lan Kwai Fong is one of our top choices for Japanese food in London. Check out its massive menu of dishes, including everything from sushi and wantons through to dim sum and mapo tofu, before hitting the beer pong tables.

From freshly made sushi to perfectly crispy tempura, Vintry Izakaya at Vintry & Mercer has your Japanese food cravings sorted. Head to Garlick Hill for a menu of raw dishes, steamed buns, sandos and small plates accompanied by thirst-quenching drinks.

A Clapham Japanese restaurant known amongst locals, Mommi is the perfect hybrid. Not only producing a roster of sashimi and sushi that hark of the East, Mommi have gone all out to conjure up a menu that combines the heart of Japan and Latin American dining combined.

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill serves some of London's best Japanese food from its site in Chelsea. What makes it one of our top choices? The dry-aged wagyu beef that comes cooked to absolute perfection and can be paired with a list of exquisite wines.

Bloomsbury Street Kitchen is one of the best places for Japanese food in London, blending authentic flavours with Mediterranean influences. Star dishes here include the stunning tuna sashimi tacos, crab harumaki rolls and beef tataki with truffle ponzu. 

Syon Lounge is a popular Pan-Asian restaurant and shisha lounge in West London. Against a backdrop of colourful furniture and lush indoor foliage, diners here can graze on fresh sushi, gyoza and steaming hot goodies from the robata grill.

Apothecary is bringing a taste of Japan to Shoreditch, with their izakaya-style bar. Head over to tuck into delicious small plates, such as sushi and Hirata buns, as well as knock back a couple of glasses of rare Asian spirits, beers and cocktails.

A fun Japanese restaurant in Brixton with cocktails and soul food on its side, this fun and casual eatery is headed up by Masterchef winner Tim Anderson fuses Japanese cuisine with the global flavours of its South London locale.

If you're on the hunt for a Japanese restaurant in London with a little extra wow-factor, Aqua Kyoto is just the place. Perfectly perched in The Shard, just off Regent Street, the venue serves up tasty omakase sushi and sashimi, bento boxes, tempura and specials from the robata grill.

Experience a fusion of South American and Asian flavour at this unique Japanese restaurant in London. Ayllu celebrates the finest in Nikkei cuisine with star dishes that include sushi and sashimi, alongside ceviche of grilled salmon and baked baby chicken. 

Get your fill of Japanese cuisine at this Asian-inspired feast in Camden. Taking place at Tai Pan Alley, the three-course meal will feature staple dishes from countries across the continent and pair them with free-flowing cocktails.

Whether you're looking to eat in of takeaway, KIBOU offers some of the finest Japanese food in London. From steaming hot ramen and melt-in-the-mouth bao buns, to fresh sushi and healthy poke bowls, their delicious dishes are available to eat in or takeaway.

One of the most unique Japanese restaurants in London, Inamo has something that nearly no other diners in London have, and that's interactive tables. Not only can you order Eastern food atop your table, and play computer games to boot, Inamo are coming at you with sushi and dishes to die for. 

Bringing Japanese comfort food to Mare Street, Tonkotsu is all about the beauty of the broth as they showcase ramen alongside a selection of side dishes that also put Japanese fried chicken in the spotlight. 

Nobu isn't just a Japanese restaurant in London, it is one of the best. Come here for dishes of world-renowned Japanese food, such as Black Cod Miso or Yellowtail with Jalapeno, all while taking in the stunning interior and drinking fantastic signature cocktails.

Japan Centre have whipped up their very own DIY sushi kit, meaning you can tuck into freshly made Japanese dishes whenever you want to. Learn all about the art of rolling spicy tuna and avocado norimaki next time you're looking for a quirky date night idea.