Top Rated — Best Japanese in London

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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.'

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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'.

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Omakase Sushi

The restaurant is owned by fish wholesalers, ensuring exceptional quality; critics highlight the sea bream as a 'benchmark' and appreciate the use of freshly grated wasabi.

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Hokkaido milk bread

Consistently hailed as '100% the right way to start any meal,' this bread is celebrated for its cloud-like texture and unique accompaniments like kumquat and burnt honey butter.

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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.

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Chicken and Spring Onion Skewer

Universally praised as a 'jubilation' of charred, juicy thighs that 'practically burst in the mouth' and offer the savoury goodness one craves when 'teetering on tipsy.'

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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'.

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Tortellini with Truffle & Kombu

This dish perfectly illustrates the restaurant's 'dual culinary inspiration,' blending Italian technique with Japanese depth.

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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.

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Udon Noodles

Critics praise the broth for its "chicken-y depth of flavour" and note that it "oozed character," while the noodles themselves retain a perfect "slight bite."

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Tuna & Corn Bun

A standout of the 'sensational' savoury selection, this classic Japanese combination is described by critics as a 'culinary jackpot' that is remarkably 'filling for the price.'

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Omakase Course

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

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Tofu steak set

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

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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.

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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.'

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Udon with Aubergine

Described as a 'really nice bowl to chew and slurp on,' this dish features gooey aubergine slices and puffed tofu in a 'gentle but umami-rich' soy-based broth.

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Abura Soba

Reviewers praise this 'soupless ramen' for its 'thick, bouncy ramen noodles' served on a 'sesame-oil based tare.' Time Out notes it is a 'unique variation' worth 'ticking off your list at least once.'

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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.

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Okan Special Okonomiyaki

The signature Osakan pancake loaded with prawn, squid, kimchi, and sweetcorn, drizzled with Kewpie mayo and okonomiyaki sauce.