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Okan South Bank, London, England

Okan South Bank

4.5
4.5
1132 Reviews
£25 and under
Japanese

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2 people
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8:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly


Tiny tiny OKONOMIYAKI canteen next to the London Eye. Okan means Mother in OSAKA direct. Enjoy mummy ‘s home cooking! There's no need to fly all the way to Japan. Just step through our door and you'll feel like you're in a back street in OSAKA. Great Sake and Small Izakaya tapas dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Cross street
    Belvedere road
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Waterloo Station 5 min Westminster station 5 min
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Counter Seating

What 1,132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Okan South Bank brings an "authentic Japanese food experience" to London, likened to "stepping into a backstreet in Japan." The "amazing" okonomiyaki and other dishes, combined with a "cosy atmosphere," make it a "hidden gem." While service can be slow, the friendly staff ensures a memorable visit.
1,132 Reviews
  1. leila

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not as described. The ambiance was great but the service lacked care. Overall the quality of food was not great. Very average

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  2. Barry

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most authentic Japanese food experience we’ve had since we were in Japan.

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  3. Kathryn

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful small restaurant, staff were all super friendly & the food was amazing!

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  4. Sarah

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Small and open to kitchen. Food is amazing. Feels authentic. Highly recommend.

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  5. Ranjit007

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to wait for 10 mins for our table. Cozy place. Great taste. Lot of choice. Gyozos were good. Portions were good. Only the meat or fish content is less in each dish.

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  6. Luca

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the atmosphere were truly amazing! Worth the money I spent on my order. Due to a mix-up, I had to wait longer for my food than my friends, which I didn't mind. 100% Going back in the future!

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  7. Beatrice

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt like stepping in a street food place in Japan. The food was great, will definitely come back again.

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  8. Sue

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, great service very authentic, personable staff overall great

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My 12 year old recommended it as he went there for a party recently- it was cool,I loved the vibe and the food was amazing. Can’t wait to go back again. Fortunately for me it’s on my way home as I catch my home bound train from Waterloo.

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  10. Naomi

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fourth visit to Okan and it was as good as ever. Our okonomiyaki and aubergine were delicious and the service was super friendly.

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Okan South Bank is rated 4.5 stars by 1132 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Okan South Bank

Belvedere Road, London, England SE1 7GA

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Belvedere road
  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Waterloo Station 5 min Westminster station 5 min
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Counter Seating
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