mugen

Mugen

Signal score

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

An authentic, hidden-gem Japanese eatery near Farringdon that draws in a loyal crowd of Japanese expats with its top-tier sushi and extensive izakaya menu.

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

££

Neighborhood

Clerkenwell

Location

London, United Kingdom

Group Friendly

Ordering Strategy

Order the signature Matsumae sushi to share, supplement it with izakaya-style hot dishes like karaage or kushiyaki, and anchor the meal with a premium nigiri set.

What to order

Safe first

Matsumae sushi

Mugen's signature dish features rich, fatty Norwegian mackerel cured overnight with vinegar and topped with a layer of transparent konbu seaweed.

Hungry

Tokujyo sushi set

A generous 'superior special' set that comes with 10 pristine pieces of nigiri and 6 tuna maki rolls, featuring perfectly seasoned warm rice.

Wildcard

Chicken Karaage

A staple of the izakaya menu, this expertly fried chicken proves that the kitchen's hot dishes are just as outstanding as their raw fish.

Good to know

Tucked away on Leather Lane near Farringdon and Chancery Lane stations, Mugen boasts an incredibly authentic atmosphere where you'll often hear more Japanese spoken than English. The menu is massive and includes rare London finds like Goya Champuru.

Locations

ClerkenwellLondon, United Kingdom

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