Cuisine Guide

Top Rated — Best Japanese in Central London

Discover handpicked Japanese restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

7 restaurants

1
Sushi Atelier

Modern Japanese · ££ · Fitzrovia

91Signal

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12 Pieces of Omakase Nigiri

Critics describe this as '£33 well spent', featuring 'unctuous scallop' and 'delicately fatty chutoro' on rice that is 'still just warm' and 'lightly vinegared'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Roketsu

Japanese Kaiseki · ££££ · Marylebone

85Signal

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Toro Sashimi with Egg Yolk Sauce

The 'star of the show' according to multiple critics; fatty otoro slices are served with an egg-yolk-enriched sauce described as 'liquid gold' that 'melts in the mouth'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Kikuchi

Japanese · ££££ · Fitzrovia

82Signal

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Omakase Course

The benchmark experience here; reviewers universally recommend entrusting the chef with the selection of nigiri and sashimi.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Itadaki Zen

Japanese / Vegan · £ · King's Cross

82Signal

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Tofu steak set

A hearty, lip-smacking tofu steak topped with teriyaki sauce and melty sautéed carrots.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Aces Foodcraft

Japanese Fusion / Tasting Menu · ££££ · Fitzrovia

80Signal

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Temaco

A signature hybrid of a taco and a temaki handroll that critics describe as 'the right kind of fun.' It features a delicate crispy seaweed shell filled with bluefin tuna, sushi rice, and wasabi, served with a 'homemade tabasco' fermented chilli sauce.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
MOI

Japanese · ££££ · Soho

80Signal

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Pineapple Rib Tomato

Hot Dinners claims this is 'the best tomato dish being served in London right now,' featuring smoked cream and toasted nori that left the reviewers 'obsessed.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
HIMI

Japanese Neo-Izakaya · £££ · Soho

80Signal

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Nigiri Selection

With chefs from the acclaimed Roji, the sushi is technically flawless—expect fatty tuna that evaporates in your mouth and perfectly sweet squid.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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