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

Speciality:

Edamame Yellowtail Nikkei Sashimi Octopus Takoyaki Udon Carbonara Chicken Yakitori Skewers Chuleta De Cordero Ahumada (Smoked Lamb Chops) Sato Maki Roll Kaisen-Don Bowl

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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Price:

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
Spicy Tuna Crispy Sushi £15.95
Yasai Miso Crispy Sushi £13.95
MAKI
Dragon Roll £17.95
Sato Maki £18.95
Spicy Tuna Hako Roll £15.95
Truffled Avocado Roll £13.95
Acevichado Roll £19.00
NIGIRI / SASHIMI
Sake £3.00
Hamachi £5.00
Suzuki £3.50
Akami £4.00
Chutoro £5.75
Otoro £7.00
Mushi Ebi £4.00
Ikura Gunkan £5.50
Avocado £2.75
Dressed Nigiri Platter £32.95

Contact:

0207 042 7171

Mon- Sat: 12pm - 1:30am
Sun: 12pm - 12am

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ZUMA LONDON

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

Since 2002

Speciality:

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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Price:

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
Yellowtail (Hamachi) £12.90
Seabass (Suzuki) £11.00
Prawn (Ebi) £12.90
Squid (Ika) £11.00
Salmon Roe (Ikura) £14.30
Sweet Omelette (Tamago) £8.30
Nigiri Sushi / Sashimi – Tokusen Nigiri Sushi
Chef's Selection 6 pcs £34.00
Chef's Selection 9 pcs £42.00
Nigiri Sushi / Sashimi – Sashimi Moriawase
Chef's Selection 4 variations £41.00
Chef's Selection 7 variations £64.00
Maki Rolls
Zuma Kappa £7.00
Tekka £13.60
Zuma Chirashi £15.60
California £17.60
Sake to Abocado £14.30
Shun no Yasai £11.90
Ebi no Tempura £17.90
Age Watarigani £19.60
Piri Kara Maguro £17.60
Piri Kara Hamachi £17.60
Ise Ebi no Tempura £47.00
Arjun's Chu Toro £28.30

Contact:

0207 584 1010

Mon–Fri: 12pm - 3pm|6pm - 11pm
Sat: 12pm - 3:30pm|6pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 3:30pm|6pm - 10:30pm

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ROKA CHARLOTTE STREET

37 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RR, UK Directions

Since 2004

Speciality:

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.

2025 Update: They offer late-night food for the customers. ROKA Charlotte accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment options.

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Price:

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
Kuruma-Ebi £18.00
Ebi no Tempura £18.50
SUSHI AND SASHIMI – MAKI ROLLS
Avocado Maki £10.50
Sake to Avocado Maki £13.40
Age Watari Gani Maki £17.00
Ebi Furai to Avocado Maki £16.50
California Maki £15.50
Piripiri Maguro Maki £15.50
Negi Hama Maki £13.00
SASHIMI-NIGIRI SUSHI
O-Toro £21.60
Chu-Toro £19.40
Maguro £16.60
Hamachi £15.60
Kihada Maguro £12.00
Sake £10.20
Suzuki £9.80
Tai £9.80
6 Nigiri Selection £23.50
9 Nigiri Selection £32.50
3 Sashimi Selection £25.60
5 Sashimi Selection £37.60
Kampachi Sashimi no Salada £19.50
Sake to Avocado Temaki £7.50
Hamachi Temaki £7.50
Maguro to Caviar no Tartare £16.00
Hamachi no Tartare £13.00
Maguro no Tataki £15.00

Contact:

0207 580 6464

Lunch
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 3:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
Brunch:
Sat: 11:30am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Dinner
Mon-Thu: 5pm - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 11pm
Sun: 5:30pm - 10:30 pm

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