Japanese

Review

If you’re looking for a Tokyo-style dining experience in central London, visit Koya Soho for excellent udon and small plates.

Jake Missing

September 22, 2023

Guide

Spanning high-end omakase experiences to more casual spots with great hand rolls, these are the best places for sushi in London.

Heidi Lauth Beasley, Rianne Shlebak & Jake Missing

September 12, 2023

Review

Walking past Zaibatsu, you probably wouldn’t realise it’s one of the best sushi spots in Greenwich—and the whole of south London.

Jonathan Hatchman

September 4, 2023

Review

A tiny sushi bar in the heart of Soho's chaos, Jugemu is a taste and feeling of Japan that's worth seeking out.

Jake Missing

August 18, 2023

Review

Mori Mori is a lovely izakaya-inspired restaurant in Margate with a must-order okonomiyaki.

Jake Missing

June 27, 2023

Review

A moody sushi spot in Wimbledon, Sticks'n'Sushi is where you'll find exciting rolls that taste as good as they look.

Rianne Shlebak

June 20, 2023

Review

Zen Mondo is a quiet, pleasant, reasonably priced sushi spot on Upper Street that's a great shout midweek.

Jake Missing

May 12, 2023

Review

Obon is a charming little Japanese restaurant in Kingston serving excellent sushi rolls.

Rianne Shlebak

April 6, 2023

Review

M&D Japanese in Deptford is good for two people, but great on your own with a bowl of comforting katsu curry and other Japanese dishes.

Daisy Meager

April 3, 2023

Review

An omakase experience at Takahashi in Wimbledon is a strap in for a two-and-a-half-hour affair, with some hit and miss dishes.

Rianne Shlebak

March 20, 2023

Review

An upmarket Japanese restaurant in Mayfair, Koyn is a special occasion spot serving excellent sushi.

Rianne Shlebak

March 10, 2023

Review

A minimalist izakaya-style restaurant with a menu of maximum flavour plates and skewers, Evernight is a slick spot in Nine Elms worth travelling to.

Jake Missing

January 27, 2023

Review

Yatay is a modern izakaya in Chinatown that has the spirit of a bar.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

December 23, 2022

Review

Uzumaki is an anime-themed spot on Great Russell Street specialising in huge bowls of ramen.

Rianne Shlebak

December 19, 2022

Review

Supa Ya Ramen is a snug, tight-fit, ‘traditionally unauthentic’ ramen spot in Dalston, making inventive and delicious bowls of ramen that are perfect for a quick midweek catch-up.

Jake Missing

December 5, 2022

Review

Seto is a bustling Japanese spot in Camden that makes nourishing bowls of ramen and meaty gyozas.

Jake Missing

December 5, 2022

Review

A moody Japanese spot in Clapham serving inventive sushi rolls.

Rianne Shlebak

November 30, 2022

Review

A 10-seater omakase in Mayfair that's serving some of the best sushi in London.

Rianne Shlebak

November 1, 2022

Review

Hampstead favourite Jin Kichi is one of the few true izakaya-style restaurants in London and is a great date spot over nigiri and yakitori.

Jake Missing

October 28, 2022

Guide

We don’t know what the question is, but noodles and broth is almost definitely the answer.

Jake Missing, Heidi Lauth Beasley & Rianne Shlebak

October 4, 2022

Review

A spacious Japanese restaurant in Fulham with some solid sushi.

Rianne Shlebak

September 29, 2022

Review

Toconoco is a bright and breezy Japanese cafe in Dalston, serving bouncy udon and nutty black sesame cheesecake.

Daisy Meager

September 9, 2022

Review

A walk-in only ramen bar in Bermondsey, Hakata's noodles and katsu sando are worth the wait.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

August 26, 2022

Review

Tanakatsu is a small, inexpensive, and simple diner near Angel that serves teriyaki and sushi, but specialises in katsu.

Oliver Feldman

August 22, 2022

Review

Yashin Sushi is an excellent, creative, and modern sushi restaurant with an ever-changing list of unusual and seasonal ingredients.