Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in West End London

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in West End London? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cubé Mayfair

4.9

4.9 (722)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Our team of specialists at Cubé strives to deliver exceptional quality, Sushi and Japanese cuisine in the heart of London’s Mayfair.

Our unique space has been crafted to enhance your luxury dining experience.
At Cubé, our Japanese chefs artfully blend authentic cuisine with the finest, locally sourced ingredients to create unforgettable meals.
Furthermore, our passion to serve the finest quality cuisine is deeply rooted in our philosophy.
For instance, we prioritise sourcing high-quality ingredients to ensure that a continuous supply of sustainably sourced produce remains available for future generations.

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Philippe

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Fantastic experience, great fish, great atmosphere and team

Kazu

4.7

4.7 (319)

£41 and over

Japanese

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Kazu is located on Charlotte Street within the buzz of London’s Fitzrovia area. Kazu translates literally as ‘Peace and Harmony’ in Japanese, so our guests can expect the very best of Japanese cuisine made with the highest quality ingredients, served within a modern, calm and peaceful environment.

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Dani

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

We had a great experience here! Loveliest staff and delicious food. We will definitely be going back.

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Experience

10% Off All Drinks

Roketsu

4.7

4.7 (48)

£41 and over

Japanese

Marble Arch

About the restaurant

The cuisine served at the restaurant is traditional "kaiseki" cuisine prepared by chef Daisuke Hayashi. He has been trained at "Kikunoi" and his proven cooking techniques have been appreciated by many customers. His cuisine is based on dashi and the flavors of the seasonal ingredients themselves.

The interior had been made in Kyoto and shipped to London to be assembled by the craftsmen from Nakamura Sotoji Komuten, one of the world's leading experts in the Sukiya style.

This project started with a desire to follow in the footsteps of our predecessors and to spread the still developing category of Japanese food culture, kaiseki, to the world.

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YURI

Dined 5 days ago

The food here is magnificent! I'm Japanese and it is outstanding way of showing our food!

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Experience

Lunch Gozen, Chef's Table

Experience

Lunch Gozen, Private Room

Experience

Lunch A la Carte, Chef's Table

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (70)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hanasaki: A Culinary Journey in the Heart of Soho.In the bustling heart of London's Soho Fitzrovia district, an exquisite culinary adventure is about to unfold. Hanasaki, a Japanese restaurant that promises to redefine your dining experience, is eagerly preparing to open its doors and immerse you in the rich tapestry of Japanese flavors.We draw inspiration from the diverse culinary landscapes of Japan, bringing you a menu that reflects the depth and variety of Japanese gastronomy.Hanasaki is not just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Japanese culinary artistry, a fusion of tradition and trend, and soon, it will be a cherished part of Soho's vibrant tapestry. Every detail at Hanasaki is designed to ensure that you savor not just the flavors but the essence of Japan itself.Stay tuned for the grand unveiling, where we invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. Hanasaki awaits, and we can't wait to share the magic with you.

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Izzy

Dined 2 days ago

Some or the best Japanese food I’ve had!!! Very friendly staff too. They even gave us little Christmas keychains with our check!

Ukiyo Hand Roll Bar

4.8

4.8 (32)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

UKIYO [u-key-yo] 世浮 hand roll is taking a different turn on the typical Japanese eatery.
An ultra minimal walk-in, sit at the counter bar type experience focusing on Japanese hand rolls.

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Leon

Dined 4 days ago

What a great experience. My girlfriend went couple of weeks ago and told me about how good it was so we went on Sunday. Amazing quality of produce, friendly service, great atmosphere with Chefs cooking in front of you. It was a beautiful meal. 2 great plus: menu is concise which is great so you don’t get lost in so many pages, and value is quite outstanding, very well priced.

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New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

Aqua Kyoto

4.5

4.5 (725)

£41 and over

Japanese

Soho

About the restaurant

Set high above the bustle of Regent Street, Aqua Kyoto is located on the fifth floor of the famous former Dickins & Jones building. Its innovative and contemporary Japanese cuisine offers an extensive menu of beautifully-presented sushi and sashimi and creative hot dishes. The spectacular roof terrace looking down over Regent Street provides stunning views across the capital, the perfect setting for dining and cocktails.

Their free-flowing weekend brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday. The delicious four-course menu is paired with free-flowing prosecco or cocktails and accompanied by live DJ sets and entertainment.

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John

Dined 6 days ago

A little bit delicious! Cool. Could eat there daily. Yum!

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Experience

Set Menu

Hachi Japanese BBQ Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (694)

£41 and over

Japanese

Soho

About the restaurant

Casual Japanese BBQ where you can order a selection of meat/seafood/Vegetables and grill it yourself!

We use smokeless table grills with smoke extractor which keeps the strong smell of the BBQ off your clothes! Also, the air is circulated by the extractor, it helps to have clean air.

We are welcoming all kinds of parties from single customers to group up to 25. As well as our BBQ menu, we have prepared a variety of starters to start off your experience. Visa and Master Card is available.

*Please be advised that tables are available for 90min (60min for 1 person) for Lunch time and for Dinner, a maximum of 1 hour for 1 person, 1.5 hours for 2 persons and 2 hours for 3 to 6 persons. If you book for more than 7 people, please contact us directly for your table reservation and tell us how long you would like to enjoy our wonderful meals!

***Safety precautions***
Cleaning & Sanitising
Common areas deep cleaned daily
Contactless payment available
Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Igor

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Really enjoyed our bbq lunch! Meat was very good quality, and service was very friendly :)

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4.7

4.7 (45)

£41 and over

Japanese

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Indulge in the very finest of cuisines, created just for you.

Dressed with hand-chosen fabrics and a modern centrepiece that dazzles the room, the restaurant is at the forefront of dining. Our carefully curated menu offers a variety of dishes and a highly sought-after Japanese selection, offering fresh sushi and sashimi which will guarantee to impress even the connoisseurs amongst you.

Open daily from 7pm, we are certain to enhance your evening with our outstanding service, giving you memories that linger and captivate the mind.

Please note:
We are an over 18's only venue and operate a challenge 25 policy. Therefore if you look under 25 (it's a good thing!) just bring some photo ID (Diving License / Passport) and you can enter after a quick age verification.

Our dress code is smart and elegant. To avoid disappointment, please refrain from wearing ripped jeans, sportswear, beachwear, hoodies, shorts & hats.

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Stephanie

Dined 7 days ago

Had my birthday dinner here. The lamb, steak, rice and drinks were amazing. Chef was very accommodating and the waiters were very helpful. I was seated at the teppanyaki table, would definitely recommend.

ROKA - Mayfair

4.6

4.6 (113)

£41 and over

Japanese

Mayfair

About the restaurant

About ROKA

The name ROKA carries great meaning - ROKA is a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends (ro) and heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy surround (ka). The principle cuisine is from the robata grill, which originates from the fishermen of the northern coastal waters off japan, who would cook the fish on the boats with different charcoals and share the bounty with one another using their oars.

ROKA charlotte street opened in 2004, ROKA canary wharf in 2009, ROKA mayfair in february 2014 and ROKA aldwych in october 2014.

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DeeVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always have a good time in Roka. Fabulous food - my favourites Black Cod, Crème Brulee with Pistachio Gelato :) Recommend the premium set menu. Excellent service by Christina - grazie! Merry Christmas and see you in the New Year Roka.

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Experience

Lunch Set Menu

NIJŪ

4.5

4.5 (20)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Mayfair

About the restaurant

At NIJŪ you will discover the heartwarming flavours of Katei Ryori- traditional Japanese home-cooking made to share.

Crafted by renowned chefs Chris Golding and David Bury, and overseen by the expertise of Endo Kazutoshi, a third-generation sushi chef of the Michelin star Endo at the Rotunda, the menu is a celebration of unique flavours and impeccable execution. With an emphasis on ingredient-led cuisine, we combine fresh, seasonal ingredients with culinary experimentation to create nourishing dishes that pay tribute to the art of home-cooking.

The venue itself boasts new and innovative dining spaces, designed to cater to various preferences and group sizes. We have also dedicated a section specifically for our sushi bar, where guests have a front-row seat to the artistry of our sushi chefs.

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MargueriteVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food is yummy, ambiance is great! Must try loved it!

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Experience

Sunday Katei Ryōri Menu

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