Cuisine Guide

Fine Dining — Best Japanese in London

Discover handpicked Japanese restaurants in 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.

10 restaurants

1
Endo at the Rotunda

Japanese Omakase · ££££ · White City

93Signal

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Endo's Business Card

This signature roll of tuna is wrapped in 'very delicate seaweed from Tokyo' and is described by critics as a 'lovely bite' that showcases the chef's precision with rice served at the 'correct body temperature.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Takahashi

Japanese · ££££ · Wimbledon

88Signal

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Nigiri Selection

Described as 'nigiri of absolute luxury,' featuring 'luscious' kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) and 'delicate and elegant' shimaaji, all served on 'perfect, just-vinegared' rice.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
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.

4
Sumi

Japanese / Sushi · ££££ · Notting Hill

83Signal

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Temaki (Hand Rolls)

These "taco-like" rolls feature "glimmering sheets of salmon" or tuna diced into curved nori; they are the "stars of the show" and highlight the restaurant's signature casual style.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
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.

6
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.

7
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.

8
Humble Chicken

Japanese Omakase · ££££ · Soho

76Signal

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Mussel with Citrus Kosho Ponzu

Universally praised as a 'very tasty' one-bite opener that provides a fresh, acidic start to the 16-course tasting menu.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

9
Tobi Masa

Japanese / Omakase · ££££ · Mayfair

76Signal

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Masa Toro Tartare

An 'iconic' signature dish 'crowned with caviar in a way that reads indulgent yet understated,' showcasing the chef's mastery of luxury ingredients.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

10
Juno

Japanese Omakase · ££££ · Notting Hill

70Signal

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Alaskan King Crab (Taraba Kani)

Beautifully presented and already portioned for easy dipping into a 'rich ponzu butter,' this dish is consistently praised as a highlight of the experience.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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