Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Soho
ROBATA, London,

ROBATA

4.3
4.3
1807 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese
A photo of ROBATA restaurant

ROBATA

4.3
£26 to £40
Japanese
Soho

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.

Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.

ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7287 5766
  • Website
    http://robata.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charles Lee
  • Location
    56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Cross street
    Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • 5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes and bottomless free flow prosecco for 1.5h with a 5 course menu set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco Photo

  • Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu

    £60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes with our most premium set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

Raws & Sushi

  • Mixed Sashimi Set£16.00

    salmon, tuna & sea bass (2pcs of each)

    • Deluxe Sashimi Set£28.00

      salmon, tuna, scallop yellowtail & sea bass (2pcs of each)

      • Tuna Tartar£12.00

        black tobiko, quail egg & black truffle aioli

        • Sea Bass Ceviche£10.00

          coriander yuzu soy, aji amarillo & red chilli

          • Beef Fillet Tataki£12.00

            yuzu pepper soy, garlic chips, truffle aioli & spring onion

            • Soft Shell Crab Roll£12.00

              gochujang mayo, cucumber, chives & orange tobiko

              • Salmon Roll£10.00

                asparagus, avocado, crispy shallot & yuzu mayo

                • Spicy Tuna Roll£12.00

                  chilli mayo, chives, avocado, cucumber & jalapeno puree

                  • California Roll£12.00

                    snow crab meat, avocado, chives & yuzu mayo

                    • Avocado Roll£9.00

                      asparagus, barley miso mayo & avocado

                      • Prawn Tempura Roll£13.00

                        cucumber, avocado, chives, orange tobiko, wasabi mayo & unagi glaze

                        Sashimi

                        • Salmon

                          • 5pcs£12.00

                        • Bluefin Tuna

                          • 5pcs£16.00

                        • Scallop

                          • 4pcs£10.00

                        • Sea Bass

                          • 5pcs£14.00

                        • Yellowtail

                          • 5pcs£16.00

                        Small Plates

                        • Steamed Edamame£4.50

                          maldon sea salt or sweet spicy soy

                          • Chilli Pepper Squid£10.00

                            yuzu & coriander

                            • Padron Pepper£8.00

                              yuzu zest, shichimi pepper & maldon sea salt

                              • J.Fried Karaage£9.00

                                chicken thigh, gochujang mayo & fresh lime

                                • Pork Gyoza

                                  homemade | waterchestnut, shitake, spring onion & chilli soy

                                  • 4pcs£9.00

                                • Kimchi Gyoza

                                  homemade | cabbage, carrot, spring onion, seaweed & chilli soy

                                  • 4pcs£8.00

                                • Crispy Duck Salad£9.00

                                  pomelo, grapefruit, pine nuts, hoisin sauce & wafu dressing

                                  • BBQ Chicken Wings£10.00

                                    yakiniku, sesame seeds spring onion & fresh lime

                                    Robata Skewers

                                    minimum 2pcs

                                    • Chicken Thigh

                                      sweet soy glaze & spring onion

                                      • 1pc£4.00

                                    • Iberico Pork Pluma

                                      black pepper miso

                                      • 1pc£4.50

                                    • Beef Fillet

                                      sweet spicy soy

                                      • 1pc£4.50

                                    • Pork Belly

                                      apple gochujang glaze

                                      • 1pc£4.00

                                    • Hand Dived Scallop

                                      apple & kizami wasabi

                                      • 2pcs£10.00

                                    • King Oyster Mushroom

                                      sansho pepper & chipotle glaze

                                      • 1pc£3.50

                                    • Asparagus

                                      sweet sesame soy & sesame seed

                                      • 1pc£3.50

                                    • Corn on Cob

                                      miso glaze & crushed wasabi pea

                                      • 1pc£3.00

                                    • Lamb Breast

                                      homemade japanese 5 spice & lime

                                      • 1pc£4.50

                                    Bao Buns

                                    • J.Fried Chicken

                                      sweet spicy glaze, kimchi & pickled daikon

                                      • 2pcs£12.00

                                    • Braised Beef Short Ribs

                                      lettuce, pickled daikon, cucumber & chipotle miso

                                      • 2pcs£16.00

                                    • Soft Shell Crab

                                      spicy mayo, green mango, purple shiso, cucumber & red chilli

                                      • 2pcs£14.00

                                    Robata Large

                                    • BBQ Free Range Chicken£18.00

                                      grilled corn fed chicken, bbq glaze & pickled daikon

                                      • Miso Aubergine£12.00

                                        pickled shimiji mushroom & red chilli

                                        • Black Cod£32.00

                                          spicy miso & japanese pickled cucumber

                                          • Pork Ribs£16.00

                                            yakiniku, spring onion & sesame seeds

                                            • Hay Flamed Beef Fillet£28.00

                                              smoked and cooked over hay, served with yakiniku, chimichurri & chilli oil

                                              • Mushroom Tobanyaki£14.00

                                                assorted mushrooms, sake & yuzu

                                                Signature Dish

                                                • Wood Flamed Iberico Pork Pluma£26.00

                                                  black pepper miso & sweet pickled green apple

                                                  Bowls

                                                  • Tofu & Tomato Salad£10.00

                                                    tofu & cherry tomato

                                                    • Green Salad£5.00

                                                      wafu dressing & pickled daikon

                                                      • Truffle Fries£8.00

                                                        nori, porcini & truffle mayo

                                                        • Kimchi Rice£9.00

                                                          homemade kimchi, nori, spring onion & fried egg

                                                          Last updated: November 12, 2022

                                                          What 1,807 people are saying

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                          4.3
                                                          4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                          • 4.4Food
                                                          • 4.3Service
                                                          • 4Ambience
                                                          • 4Value

                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                          Review summary

                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                          Robata offers a vibrant Japanese dining experience with "absolutely beautiful flavours" and an "energetic" atmosphere. Guests praise the "fantastic" and "heavenly" food, particularly the black cod and bao buns. While some found portions small or pricing high, the attentive service and delightful tasting menus ensure a memorable visit.

                                                          1,807 Reviews

                                                          1. Greg

                                                            Manchester

                                                            1 review

                                                            vip
                                                            4.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Generally always really good but the Gyozas weren’t hot this time around. Service is always pretty good.

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          2. Kevin

                                                            New York City

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            A delicious tasting menu. Proportions were well balanced and varied. Service was also very attentive as well.

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          3. Olivia

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            2.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 3
                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                            Needs a freshen up - it feels tired in comparison to the competition in the area at the same price point. and lacking some ambience. Food was delicious. We ordered the tasting menu. Really loved the cod and the chicken. Really nice cocktails too. Do check the opening / closing times, as we were only told they were closing for a break at 3pm after our first course - we had booked in for 2pm. But they stretched to 3:30 for us which we appreciated. Waitresses were friendly and attentive.

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          4. Emmanuel/Doriane

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                            Too loud in the dining room but food was very nice

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          5. Bradley

                                                            London

                                                            9 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            9 reviews

                                                            Dined on December 5, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Really great food! Service was great. Would definitely recommend

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          6. Hau Yin

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            4.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Unfortunately table of 8 got split up into two tables of four - there's only one long table for a large group in the restaurant. Also be wary of closing times - closed at 3PM. Service was excellent!

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          7. Claus

                                                            London

                                                            2 reviews

                                                            2.0

                                                            2 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                            2. Food 2
                                                            3. Service 2
                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                            Maybe my fault - but expecting really good quality from the reviews - just booked it online - it showed up to be a Japanese McDonald’s so to speak and not as delicious and good as I have tried on other Japanese restaurants - sorry but we where disappointed

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          8. Samantha

                                                            London

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The first was incredible, every dish had such amazing flavour. Great quality for and reasonably priced and the espresso martinis were on point! Would definitely recommend

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          9. Joel

                                                            London

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on November 19, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Welcoming and friendly staff. Fast service. Lovely food. Sashimi and soft shell crab bao buns were our favourite. Sparkling Sake really good.

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          10. Wai

                                                            London

                                                            12 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            12 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            My number one place for Japanese food and wine as always. Special thanks to Mito, he is nice and gentle, provide good picks for us.

                                                            Is this helpful?

                                                          FAQs

                                                          ROBATA is rated 4.3 stars by 1807 OpenTable diners.

                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                          A photo of ROBATA restaurant

                                                          ROBATA

                                                          4.3
                                                          £26 to £40
                                                          Japanese
                                                          Soho

                                                          Make a reservation

                                                          2 people
                                                          7:00 PM
                                                          Booked 21 times today
                                                          Experiences are available.
                                                          Google Map for ROBATA

                                                          56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE

                                                          Additional information

                                                          • Cross street
                                                            Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                            Soho
                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                            Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                                          • Price
                                                            £26 to £40
                                                          • Cuisines
                                                            Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
                                                          • Dining style
                                                            Elegant Dining
                                                          • Dress code
                                                            Smart Casual
                                                          • Parking details
                                                            Street Parking
                                                          • Public transit
                                                            Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
                                                          • Payment options
                                                            AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                          • Executive chef
                                                            Charles Lee
                                                          • Additional
                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                                          Discover
                                                          OpenTable
                                                          • About Us
                                                          • Blog
                                                          • Careers
                                                          • Press
                                                          More
                                                          Our sites
                                                          Businesses
                                                          • Delight more diners
                                                          Join us on
                                                          • Privacy Policy
                                                          • Terms of Use
                                                          • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                                          • Cookie Preferences
                                                          Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
                                                          OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                                          Booking Logo
                                                          Priceline Logo
                                                          KAYAK Logo
                                                          Agoda Logo
                                                          OpenTable Logo