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Akira
The blurb
The Japanese restaurant, Akira, is on the first floor of Japan House London in Kensington. Named after Chef Shimizu Akira, the restaurant presents a Japanese dining experience based on Akira’s ‘trinity of cooking principles’: food, tableware and presentation. … Read more →
Robata
The blurb
Robata, this is the name of the charcoal grill commonly used in Japanese cooking – a technique that features heavily in this independent restaurant. Located in the bustling streets of Soho, Robata offers an extensive menu of sharing … Read more →
St James’s Afternoon Tea at The Stafford Hotel
The blurb
Situated just off St James’s, The Stafford Hotel is surrounded by some of the highest-quality independent retailers in London. ‘St James’s Afternoon Tea’ brings to life six local stores, in a unique and delicious dining experience, with every … Read more →
Japanese Golden Week At Sake no Hana
The blurb
In Japan, at the end of April every year, the country has a week of rest, this is called Golden Week. At the end of Golden Week, Koinobori, which means ‘carp streamers’ in Japanese, are flown to celebrate … Read more →
Ukai
Open Sunday-Thursday midday–midnight, Friday-Saturday midday-1am
The blurb
Ukai has been part of the Notting Hill food scene for a decade, serving ‘fresh and exciting contemporary Japanese cuisine in an irresistible setting’. It’s not simply simply another sushi bar, though; the … Read more →
ROKA Mayfair
Open Mon–Fri midday–11.30pm, Sat 12.30pm–11.30pm, Sun 12.30pm–10.30pm
The blurb
When it comes to Japanese, I have a selective palate and a healthy skepticism for nontraditional takes on my favourite cuisine. Though I appreciate attempts at fusion, I’m a bit of … Read more →
Salmontini Le Resto
Open Tue–Fri midday–midnight, Sat 11am–midnight, Sun midday–11.30pm
The blurb
The brainchild of Joe Bassili, Salmontini originally began in Lebanon as a salmon smokehouse. The concept was so successful, it led to restaurants in Beirut and then Dubai. Salmontini le Resto … Read more →
Kurobuta
Mon–Sun midday–10.30pm
The blurb
Don’t let the location fool you. Styled after an izakaya (the Japanese version of a gastropub), Kurobuta is a casual respite from the posh streets of Knightsbridge. While I’m a bit of a traditionalist when it … Read more →
Kojawan
Wed–Sat 5pm–2am, Sun 11am–2am
The blurb
Billing itself as a ’21st century izakaya’—a sort of informal Japanese sake bar for after-work drinks and food, a bit like a gastropub—Kojawan ‘takes innovation to new heights with playful menus’ and inventive dishes … Read more →
Kouzu
Lunch Mon—Fri 12pm—3pm; dinner Mon—Thu 6pm—10.30pm, Fri—Sat 6pm—11pm
The style
Contemporary Japanese has arrived in Victoria, served up in a period corner building that opens into a large, airy space split into the main restaurant and well-stocked bar downstairs and … Read more →
