A tiny, teleportative slice of authentic Japan in Soho with chaotic energy, handwritten menus, and a strict counter-dining culture.
Ordering Strategy
Absolutely sit at the counter to order the hand rolls (unavailable at tables). Use the paper slips to order from the daily specials board.
What to order
Omakase
Andy Hayler recommends letting the chef decide on the food to experience high-quality selections like bonito with spicy soy and uni chawanmushi.
Made-to-order hand rolls
Marina O'Loughlin recommends sitting at the counter specifically to order these, as they are a specialty 'not available at the tables.'
Camembert dusted with spicy cod roe
An 'utterly bonkers' and 'thoroughly engaging' dish described by The Guardian as 'umami upon umami.'
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Marina O'Loughlin (90%)
Editorial Weight 57 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 3 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 1 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
3.6★ (397 reviews)
Good to know
Now operating as 'Nanahoshi' (and briefly 'Kikka'). The space is tiny (approx 20 seats), so bookings are essential and groups larger than two are discouraged. Closed Sundays.
Locations
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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- Cafe Japan££88· Golders Green
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- Kikuchi££££82· Fitzrovia
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