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Ukai

4.4
4.4
657 Reviews
£41 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Ukai is known for it's exquisite modern Japanese cuisine featuring some signature dishes such as Hamachi Tiradito, Miso Black Cod, Pork Belly Bao Buns, and various vegetarian options. Alongside our handcrafted Signature Cocktails, we boast an extensive collection of Japanese whiskies.
The view of Portobello Road from the bar counter compliments the experience - Live music and DJ set every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Verros Alessandro
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Notting Hill
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 minute walk from Ladbroke Grove Station , 15 minutes walk from Notting Hill gate station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 657 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • West London

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukai, nestled on Portobello Road, offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food and great service." The restaurant features live music and a lively bar scene, making it ideal for both dining and socializing. Diners commend the "amazing sushi," attentive staff, and the energetic ambiance, perfect for celebrations or casual outings.
657 Reviews
  1. Michael

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a celebration, the restaurant has great atmosphere and nice view on Portobello Road. The food and drinks are really good. Excellent service The black cod miso and the Roku negroni 🔥

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  2. Alejandro VIP

    London30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great bar and music for after dinner. Food was good but not great. Service friendly but not fast nor attentive. The table next to us took our wine by mistake?) and the waiter just gave it back to us saying they had not drank anything when we had seen them drinking. Instead of just offering us another bottle, she started negotiating with us the amount of free glasses we would have….weird

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  3. Annie

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were only given our table for 90 minutes. This was not told to us when we booked. As a table of 2 this seems extremely unnecessary

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  4. Mahesh

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for dinner. It's a nice looking g place located on Portobello road, not the biggest place which we found out with the tables very close together meaning you can hear everyone's conversations. Food was decent enough. Came out very quickly. Service was not the fastest which didn't make sense as when we arrived the place was not busy. The one star is for a joke of a 14% service charge. Which again this restaurant says it's optional but the choice isn't given if you want to take it off. Mean you have to ask. This isn't America. I always believe the choice should be given and the person should not assume.

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  5. Clarice

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It’s a loud restaurant, with bar vibes. If that’s what you’re looking for then go.

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  6. Munum

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely interior, attentive service, great value on the food and excellent vibe overall

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  7. Marina

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table for 1 🙋🏽‍♀️ Just because I didn’t want to do what my friends were doing for NYE did not mean I was going to take the Instagram self-care, ‘stay in with a face mask’ advice 😴. I wanted sushi and socialising, and if it meant solo so be it. Finding a table for 1 on NYE? Not as easy as you’d think with so many of the places I wanted to go to needing a minimum of 2 people for a booking 👎🏽 but @ukainottinghill delivered. After a lovely dinner of delicious sushi (ordering sushi for 1 is tough I won't lie! I was stuffed!) I stood at the bar. Within moments the manager, Rjan, carried a stool over his head, through a packed crowd, shuffled people along either side and placed it right in the middle of the bar just so I could sit. Thank you 🥹🫶🏽. And it was the perfect spot. I met two amazing women and had a great night. Made even better by the fact they’d each brought 12 grapes in their handbags 🍇😆. So I joined them under the table as they ate their grapes as the clock struck midnight to bring in luck for the New Year. Just the energy I needed. Super friendly service from Rjan and the bar team (I can't thank them enough!) and friendly atmosphere 🥰👊🏽

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  8. Jean-Jacques

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great festive dinner on new year eve. All delicious except the aubergine side which was overpowered with soy. Good service.

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  9. Jean-Jacques

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great ambiance - we loved it

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  10. Gracie

    Madrid1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere was great. Service was brilliant, and the staff were super sweet. I went with a group of 6 and it was perfect. Highly recommend and I’ll be back

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FAQs

Ukai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07710 583161.

Ukai is rated 4.4 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Ukai

240 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Notting Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 minute walk from Ladbroke Grove Station , 15 minutes walk from Notting Hill gate station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Verros Alessandro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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