On the hunt for a first-class Japanese restaurant? You're in luck, as Yuu Kitchen has a mouthwatering menu of Southeast Asian bites. From soft shell crab bao buns to spicy tuna tostadas and chicken wings, this Commercial Street venue won't disappoint hungry folk.

KIBOU offers some of the finest Japanese food in London. From steaming hot bowls of ramen and melt-in-the-mouth bao buns, to fresh sushi and healthy poke bowls, their delicious dishes are delivering the goods.

Dim T Charlotte Street, Victoria and Hampstead are all sitting pretty waiting for your visit, serving a range of Pan-Asian dishes that covers your Japanese favourites. Think ramen, katsu curry and gyoza, all accompanied by everything from cocktails to wine.

Experience a fusion of South American and Japanese flavours at this unique spot. Ayllu celebrates the finest in Nikkei cuisine with star dishes that include omakase nigiri and sashimi, alongside ceviche of grilled salmon and blackened cod.

When only a Japanese restaurant in Mayfair, Fitzrovia or Canary Wharf will do, Roka is calling. Robatayaki is the name of the game here, alongside extensive tasting menus and fresh sushi to boot.

Looking for a Japanese restaurant in Soho? Inamo has something that nearly no other venues have: interactive tables. Not only can you play games or watch the chefs work from your seat, but these guys are also coming at you with sushi and katsu curry to die for. Plus, there's an interactive room of karaoke and more for afters. 

Offering you a modern take on izakaya dining, 8 at The Londoner is one of the best Japanese restaurants in London. Set on a Leicester Square rooftop, you can tuck into small bites, omakase and robata-grilled dishes, washed down with all manner of boozy bevs.

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.

Home to Little Tokyo, Market Place Harrow is a top choice for Japanese food in London. There are tempura prawn and chicken katsu bao, alongside teriyaki salmon bowls served with yakisoba and more.

An authentic Japanese restaurant in London that's named after Kyoto's traditional wooden townhouses, Machiya is a top pick of places to get your fill. Home-style cooking of tonkatsu, gyudon, Japanese curry, small plates and more is the focus here.

A Clapham venue that's popular among locals, Mommi is the perfect hybrid. Not only producing a roster of enviable sashimi and sushi, it's also gone all out to conjure up a menu that combines the heart of Japan with Latin American dining.

Bloomsbury Street Kitchen is whipping up authentic Japanese flavours with Mediterranean influences. Stars of the show here include the stunning sake-flamed black garlic king prawn, a six-course omakase tasting menu and crispy soft-shell crab harumaki rolls.

In East London and on the hunt for Japanese fare? Then Apothecary hits the spot 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.

Searching for places to eat Japanese food? Settle into Ginza's decadent interiors, as you feast on wagyu steak tartare and spicy tuna maki rolls galore. But this is also a teppanyaki restaurant in London, so prepare for a show while you dine.

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

For an affordable Japanese restaurant in London, YO! is where to go. Not only do they have their namesake cuisine across loads of menu items, including sashimi, maki, nigiri and more, but also the choice of curries or noodles.

Boasting charcoal grilled chicken, maki rolls and crispy prawn bao buns, Sican is an excellent Fitzrovia restaurant. Head into their sleek interiors and be sure to pair your Nikkei-style meal with a signature cocktail. We recommend trying the wasabi margarita for something spicy.

For a romantic Japanese restaurant in London, it's got to be Sushisamba. A unique blend with Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine is the focus here, alongside having plenty of stunning views to match at this rooftop space. Nearer theatreland? Check out the Covent Garden venue.

With a Japanese restaurant in Covent Garden and Fitzrovia, Flesh & Buns is sure to hit the spot for your central frolics. Soft melt-in-the-mouth bao makes up the menu here, with fillings spanning crispy piglet belly, miso grilled aubergine, wagyu rump steak and more.

Heard of kushiage? With a tasting menu dedicated to kushikatsu, where a range of Japanese delights are covered in breadcrumbs and deep-fried on a bamboo skewer. Check out Dai Chi to try this Osaka delicacy, with cocktails and wine to match.

Whether you venture over to Hackney or Peckham, Tonkotsu's ramen is sure to hit the spot for a slurpable, warming bowl of Japanese goodness. There's even choices with vegan broth, or those with fermented scotch bonnet mash in for an extra spicy kick.

If luxury is what you're after, then a trip to The Aubrey, which is found in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is just the thing. Think the most opulent of surroundings, alongside brunches, matcha souffles, ox tail fried rice, and even sushi platters garnished with ants.

Vowing for the spot of best Japanese restaurant in London to Michelin, having earned a mention in their guide, is Zuma. The original location of a now global brand, this place attracts glam diners to munch through robata, sushi and other innovative plates.

Sushi Kamon at Arcade Food Hall is your way to get a Japanese food fix without the fuss. The global drinking and dining destination is slinging out tempura prawn sandos, salmon maki rolls, and even hosts an omakase counter dining experience.

This Michelin Star Japanese restaurant in London is definitely one for those special occasions. Not only are there views galore from this sky-high perch, but also the chance to tuck into chef Endo's spellbinding creations.

Inko Nito's combo of relaxed dining and unconventional robata make it a must for this guide. Think lamb shoulder chop in wasabi shisho marinade or whole tiger prawns with garlic and lemon sansho, alongside nigaki - a new-style sushi made from roasted nori and sushi rice.

Founded in 1969 by a Japanese lorry driver, Yamagoya specialises in ramen, including their namesake dish of handmade noodles in tonkotsu broth, pork belly, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and an egg. To finish it off? Their signature rainbow cake.

A Great Portland Street staple, Sushi Atelier does exactly what you'd expect from the name. Get down to this relaxed joint to perch in cosy booths or at bar stool seating while the chefs work on your seafood masterpieces.

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 sashimi served with dipping sauces, as well as beef tataki with passion fruit salsa or aubergine flavoured by miso and apricot.

Once a Soho staple and now found in the City of London, Koya's love of freshly made udon has made a delish meal for many locals. Plus, the small plates menu includes braised pork belly with cider, poached egg in chilled fish dashi and more.

A fusion of Japanese and Italian, Angelina is a destination that's famous for being one of the most unique on this list. From unagi risotto with burnt soy butter and dashi to black sesame and chocolate panna cotta, the menu has all bases covered.