BEST RATED LONDON, UK JAPANESE RESTAURANTS

3 Best Japanese Restaurants in London, UK

Expert-recommended Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in London, UK. All of our japanese restaurants actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes local reviews, history, business standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their trading excellence. You deserve only the best!

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CHOTTO MATTE SOHO

11-13 Frith Street, London W1D 4RB, UK Directions

Since 2013

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“Chotto Matte Soho brings together the best of Japanese and Peruvian cultures by serving high-quality Nikkei cuisine, colourful cocktails, and some of the best sushi. The restaurant was created in 2013 by the Founder and Owner, Kurt Zdesar. He is determined to create a new, exciting, and accessible fine dining experience. Chotto Matte Soho is celebrating the best of authentic and innovative Nikkei cuisine, set in stylish and contemporary architectural spaces in the world’s most inspirational cities. The restaurant also serves in 4 locations worldwide, throughout England, the U.S. and Canada, with more locations in the Middle East and North America. They are wheelchair accessible, have many vegetarian options, offer catering services, and have full bar facilities. Chotto Matte Soho accepts debit cards and Apple Pay, ensuring a seamless and modern payment experience.

2025 Update: Outdoor Seating is also available at the restaurant.”

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SMALL PLATES
Nikkei Gyoza £15.95
Wagyu Brioche Sliders £17.95
Prawn Spring Roll £11.50
Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Karaage £14.95
Slow Braised Crispy Pork Belly £16.75

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ZUMA LONDON

5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DL, UK Directions

Since 2002

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✓ Marinated Black Cod Wrapped in Hoba Leaf ✓ Gin-Dara No Saikyo Yaki ✓ Barley Miso Marinated Baby Chicken ✓ Roasted on Cedar Wood ✓ Hinadori No Oven Yaki Tsubu-Miso Gake ✓ Roasted Lobster with Green Chilli and Garlic Shiso Butter ✓ Ise Ebi No Oven Yaki Hojiso Butter Fuumi ✓ Whole Lobster ✓ Half Lobster ✓ Crispy Langoustine with Red Chilli ✓ Sour Dashi and Onions ✓ Tenaga Ebi No Sakusaku Age to Amazu Ponzu ✓ Grilled Chilean Sea Bass with Green Chilli ✓ Ginger Dressing ✓ Ainame to Kousou No Koumi Yaki ✓ Seabass Gunkan with Cucumber ✓ Truffle Ponzu and Caviar ✓ Suzuki to Ringo No Kawarizushi ✓ Chilean Tempura with Spicy Kombu and Lime Soy

“Zuma London is a casual, high-end modern Japanese with a sushi counter, robata grill and natural designer interior. The restaurant is located in Knightsbridge. Zuma London offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining, delivering an authentic East flavour while respecting traditions. Zuma London's experienced chefs are always concerned about making your menu comprehensive and alluring. Their Crispy squid with chilli and lime is a deserved menu favourite, while the steamed spinach topped with sesame sauce has been on the menu since Zuma London's opening night and is beguilingly simple. They provide dine-in, takeout and home delivery services to customers' preferences. Zuma London offers catering services, has a television.

2025 Update: The menu features sushi and other dishes that blend contemporary elegance with traditional Japanese techniques.”

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Nigiri Sushi / Sashimi (2 pcs / 3 pcs)
Tuna (Akami) £13.90
Semi Fatty Tuna (Chu Toro) £18.00
Fatty Tuna (O Toro) £22.00
Salmon (Sake) £10.60
Sea Bream (Tai) £11.30

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ROKA CHARLOTTE STREET

37 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RR, UK Directions

Since 2004

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✓ Chicken Karaage with Chilli Sauce and Garlic Soy ✓ Tori No Karaage to Kuro Shoyu ✓ Gyuuniku Katsu Sando ✓ Beef Katsu Sando with Wasabi Mayonnaise ✓ Spicy Salmon Temaki with Avocado and Yuzu ✓ Sake to Avocado Temaki ✓ Scallop Temaki with Avocado and Shiso Aioli ✓ Hotate to Shiso Temaki ✓ Tiger Prawns with Spicy Miso Butter ✓ Kuruma Ebi to Miso Bata ✓ Seabass Skewers with Shiso Pesto ✓ Suzuki No Shiso Yaki ✓ Australian Wagyu Sirloin with Burned Leeks and Chilli Butter ✓ Saroin No Ninniku Shoyu ✓ Beef Ginger and Sesame Dumplings with Dark Sweet Soy Dressing ✓ Gyuuniku to Goma No Gyoza ✓ Crab ✓ Prawn and Black Cod Dumplings with Chilli Dressing

“ROKA Charlotte offers delicious dishes in a refined, warmly furnished dining destination. Their staff are efficient, courteous and friendly. Their Saki menu is excellent; you always find something perfect to pair with their food. The glass walls at ROKA Charlotte open onto the street outside to create a semi-alfresco ambience in warm weather. Roka's Premium Tasting Menu will get you delicate treasures like yellowtail sashimi with yuzu-truffle dressing and Naka kaki Irish oysters with ponzu and chilli daikon. They are wheelchair accessible and have a full bar and a free wifi connection. They also serve happy hour food to the customers. They have a perfect place for an intimate gathering of up to 14 guests. Their terrace seating can accommodate up to 16 people, providing a pleasant outdoor dining option, made weatherproof with an awning and outdoor heaters.”

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SALADS AND TATAKI
Goma Fuumi no Horenso Salada £9.40
Age Nasu no Goma-Ae £10.40
Wafu Iceberg Salad £9.00
TEMPURA
Satsuma Tempura £13.00

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Literally one of the best restaurants for decades in london. Food on another level but prices also ;-) One of my favourite places in london particularly on a Saturday lunch. Great for meat eaters and veggies - the aubergine is divine. I sit at the counter as my favourite place but you may not want to as it’s right by the chefs and obvs lots of meat cooking. Stylish and great wine list.

Absolutely loved this restaurant, all the food was outstanding and waiters were extremely attentive. I particularly liked the tuna sashimi with ponzu sauce, and the sake we had was also amazing. Would definitely come back!

One of those rare places where everything you order is just delicious. We also ordered some cocktails and sake to round out the meal. 10/10 experience for a special occasion.

Roka on Charlotte Street is a culinary gem that offers an exceptional dining experience. The quality of their sushi is outstanding, easily making it one of the best sushi spots in London. I had the pleasure of trying their tasting menu, and it was nothing short of amazing. Every dish was a feast for all the senses, including smell and sight, adding to the overall delight. It’s definitely worth every penny for the quality and experience provided. Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-tier sushi in London!

We went for lunch last Friday and from the beginning to the end, Cristina and her team treated us wonderfully well, very friendly and attentive with very good suggestions. Each dish was a festival of flavors. The fish is very tasty, the meat is super tender and the vegetarian option is absolutely wonderful. We couldn't finish better with the chef's selection of desserts. 100% recommended for the quality of the food and the team. We'll go again for sure!

Such a wonderful experience. The gentleman that served us was lovely. He helped us with drink recommending drinks etc too. The food is amazing too. We had the premium taster menu and enjoyed every dish.

Business Hours: 9

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Menu Images: 10

Complete Info: 10

Contact Info: 10

Exact Services: 10

Experience: 10

Legitimate Ratings: 10

Location Proximity: 10

Online Order: 10

Pricing: 10

Variety of Menu: 10

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3 Best Japanese Restaurants in London, UK

Expert-recommended Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in London, UK. All of our japanese restaurants actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes local reviews, history, business standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their trading excellence. You deserve only the best!

CHOTTO MATTE SOHO

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ZUMA LONDON

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ROKA CHARLOTTE STREET

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3 Best Japanese Restaurants in London, UK

Expert-recommended Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in London, UK. All of our japanese restaurants actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes local reviews, history, business standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their trading excellence. You deserve only the best!

CHOTTO MATTE SOHO

Since 2013

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ZUMA LONDON

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