Top 30 Best Modern japanese cuisine in London

“A hidden gem. This wonderful, authentic restaurant is popular and welcoming. They always remember my team (we visit when we are in town for work) and never fail to recall my dietary requirements, preferred drink orders and even where we like to be seated. The food is freshly prepared to order and utterly delicious. Great value and with a good selection of drinks to wash down the tasty food. I would highly recommend a visit and the scallion noodles are amazing.”

“The food was great and reasonably priced. Loved the lychee bubble tea. The service was really quick too. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was very quiet so not sure if it get's busy on the weekdays. All in all, we had a great time!”

“One of the best places to enjoy high-quality sushi in London. Very good selection of sake and umeshu too. It’s not cheap, but the price is reasonable.”

“Tasty and not overpriced sushi place with pleasant atmosphere!”

“Tasty, consistently good sushi at low prices. Quick, good service in a clean setting. Lots of good to-go options at a cheaper price than sitting down. Excellent choice for office workers”

“One of our favourite places to go for ramen. Nice broth with tender charshu. Love the chicken kara-age and the buns too. A little pricey for the portions though. There’s always a queue and the wait can be quite long. Not very pleasant when it rains or during cold weather.”

“We had beef rendang, beef dendeng, ketoprak, and ayam penyet, and all was satisfying! The new staffs are more friendly & professional than it used to be.. and the service is much more faster also. The new layout and tone also gives fresher feel. Congratulations on the re-opening!!! Definitely would go back and refer other friends to have a taste of Indonesian food here. Me my self? Will be back soon..”

“Lovely staff, and delicious ramen! Highly recommend the pork belly ramen. The dessert (chocolate brownie option) was a bit small for the price, but tasted great! I will definitely be coming back.”

“My 12 year old son and I took the Japanese desserts class to learn how to make Mochi and it was fantastic. Simon and Hanna were excellent teachers and super knowledgeable. The class was very well run and friendly and they were very patient with my chatty son and helped him to learn all the techniques. I would recommend their classes to anyone with an interest in Asian food and we will definitely be back. Thank you Hanna and Simon!”

“Great food and awesome ambience. Just like it, would prefer to go again.”

“Shared a fabulous selection of dishes today which Jack kindly helped us to select. All delicious, so fresh and very tasty. Will definitely be making regular trips here- there’s something for everyone here.”

“Itsu was a place I frequented for lunch when I had to go to office and wasn't working from home before the pandemic, so I was delighted when it opened in putney. They appear to have a lot of new hot items that I don't recognise, I opted for the sushi today though. It tasted as good as it used to. They seem to have electronic menus now like macdonalds rather than having premade sushi boxes in the fridge like they used to, I guess this is a good idea to save on food wastage, so thumbs up for that idea. Restaurant deco and vibe is the same familiar itsu style.”

“The moment you enter the place a smell of deliciousness hits your nose and makes you want to sit down and order even more. They have a lot of staff members and with a reason. It’s a busy restaurant. The service was good nevertheless. The food was amazing. Tasty. Filling. Affordable. Honestly, everything one would need. It’s honestly such a gem in the city centre. Prompts to them for keeping their prices the way they are!”

“I frequently buy lunch and sometimes dinner here. Very quick and easy with great quality. Cannot fault it. Not intimidating so great for first timers due to the simplicity but variety.”

“Nice staff. Food was nice and you can get a student discount”

“Their tuna is bluefin tuna, which has a stronger flavor than the yellowfin tuna used in other stores. The fat belly of the salmon is luscious and smooth, and it melts in the mouth with just a sip. The yellowtail in winter is rich in fat and firm in flesh, which complements the spicy basil leaves. In addition, their soy sauce is Tosa soy sauce, with the aroma of kelp and katsuobushi. I also ordered two types of sushi rolls today. One is the crispy shrimp roll with mango and caviar. The natural fruit sweetness of mango complements the fresh sweetness of shrimp. The crunchy feeling is as happy as they play a symphony when chewing. The other is Volcano Roll, there are also Volcano Rolls in other places, but there is no lava flow like Kitcho. Roasted radish is used in the sauce to neutralize the heaviness of the mayonnaise, making it rich in texture and with a touch of freshness. Their shallot crisps are fried by themselves, which is more crispy than other stores. Their fried chicken is probably the juiciest fried chicken I've ever had, with chicken thighs marinated with caramelized onions and became incredibly tender. Their fried oysters are also delicious, but the fried chicken is even better。”

“I had dinner with my wife and some friends on Saturday. We sat in a comfortable and private alcove, which was charming. We ordered a selection of several small plates to share, along with a couple of bottles of an excellent Malbec. We had a selection of the mochi to end the meal, all of which were delicious. The food was all perfectly prepared and the staff were pleasant, accommodating and available when we wanted them. The food was all delicious and the four of us all had a great time. We’ll be back on our next visit to London.”

“the service was amazing. Spoke to a lovely girl on the phone and it came so fast and still hot! Great food and delivery driver. Our order was slighlty wrong the first delivery but we told them and they sent a free dish of the correct meal and free drink with a super cute 'sorry' note. Couldnt be more pleased with the food, the rice and sauce is to die for and chicken such good quality. Would reccomend salmon teriyaki with brown rice and chicken katsu. Love this place will definately be ordering from here again! follow at @bbadiesanddaddies on instagram for more food photos”

“The best meal I have ever had. Worth every penny. Asked the staff something hot and spicy. What they served me was wonderfulWENT BACK FOR SECONDS. Staff so polite 10 out of 10.”

“Nice environment to eat. At the bottom in Japanese and Korean at the top. The service is ok but we went on a Tuesday and I got the food first and then the drink. In the middle of the meal they remove the plates but the waitress who touched us that day was quite clueless we had to ask for the orders several times because we waited a long time for a simple dessert or a drink, it gives the feeling that the waiters have little memory and according to you go asking they keep walking. We ordered Korean bbq for two adults it is satisfactory. The first batch they explain if you have never been to a place like this, then you cook the meat yourself. The music is nice and everything was neat and clean. If you order the grill, bring wet wipes that with the oil and the tongs make your hands greasy !! I will be back in the future. Price quality is fine. (Sorry for my English is not my first languague)”

“Wagamama is always great. If you’ve been there, then you know. If you’ve never been there then this is for you: you’re seated at long tables, so may be next to or near other people. Your food comes out fresh when it’s ready (no heat lamps to cook your salad while it waits for your friends meal) this means meals will come out as they’re ready. There can be a few minutes or more between serving. If you order starters or sides at the same time they’ll also come out when they’re ready. Also, order the green tea. It’s free.”

“I have visited this Wagamama a few times now. Love Wagamama food always. The service here has always been good. I like the location of this restaurant, very conveniently located just near the 65 bus stop.”

“We came around 4:30pm and the store is half full…I must say it’s nice and cozy. We had most of the vegan menu to get a little healthier since we can’t eat much of this at home. We had the best vegamama experience. The food was on point!!! Thanks to the friendly staff most specially to Thang & Lama! You guys made our day!!!”

“Wonderful Japanese food in Brixton. Best Takoyaki I've had outside of Japan.”

“Good food! I recommend the seating area in the back. Friendly waiter and was able to make all the dishes I wanted vegetarian! Thanks!”

“I have been here now on a number of occasions, and the food is always amazing. They have a wide range of dishes, some of which I had not seen previously. Everything that i have tried has been delicious! The waiting staff are friendly and attentive, without being overbearing. One thing to note is that they do not have a licence, so you need to bring your own alcohol. This is not a problem as there is a Tesco next door to the restaurant. I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a decent, friendly Indian restaurant in the area.”

“Amazing restaurant! Food is phenomenal and the chefs are so nice. Jon puts on a great show and is extremely talented. I would say the best Japanese restaurant in London in terms of both food and atmosphere.”

“Food was very nice. Menu has so many varieties to choose from. Ambience is nice and service is excellent as well. Would definitely recommend this place.”

“Very impressed with food quality and taste. Ordered Tofu with vegetables, egg fried rice and shredded crispy chicken in sweet and sour sauce with chilli. I fully recommend this take away.”