Places we checked ourselves.
52 places in London, with what we know about each and when we last checked it. The order is kind, then area, then name: a reference of what we vetted, not a ranking. Nothing here is listed or ordered for a fee.
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Abeno
A place for a proper meal and an unhurried conversation. Its website mentions vegan or vegetarian options, gluten-free options and reservations.
Akatuki Covent Garden
A friendly Japanese restaurant with a broad menu at fair prices. A comfortable pre-theatre dinner without any fuss or formality.
AKIRA Restaurant
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions cocktails and private events.
Aragawa
An outpost of a famed Tokyo steakhouse grilling top-grade wagyu over charcoal. A very expensive, unforgettable treat for a big occasion.
Ayllu
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions brunch, live music, private events and reservations. It is listed as open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
CLAP London
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions outdoor seating, cocktails, private events and reservations. It is listed as open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Dinings
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions reservations.
Dinings SW3
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions outdoor seating, cocktails, private events and classes or workshops. It lists a $$ price range.
Donabe
A restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions reservations.
Eat Tokyo
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions reservations.
Eat Tokyo
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions reservations. It is listed as open until 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Engawa
A place for a proper meal and an unhurried conversation.
Hachi Japanese BBQ Restaurant
A Japanese barbecue spot centred on Wagyu and grilled meats. Order a selection to share and make a lively, hands-on dinner of it.
Hanana
A restaurant serving sushi for a sit-down meal together.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions reservations. It is listed as open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Hare & Tortoise Putney
A Thai restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions reservations.
Hot Stone
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together.
Ikeda
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions reservations.
Ippudo
A restaurant serving ramen for a sit-down meal together.
Ippudo Goodge Street
A restaurant serving ramen for a sit-down meal together.
Japan Centre Flagship Store (Leicester Square)
A big Japanese food hall with bento, sushi, a bakery and a little dining street upstairs. Cheap and fun: graze together before a film nearby.
Kanpai Classic Soho
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions private events and reservations.
Kazu
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions private events and reservations.
Kioku by Endo
A Japanese restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions outdoor seating, cocktails, a wine list and private events. It is listed as open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Links to a place's own page are tracked and may earn unplan a commission when a programme exists; it never changes what we list or the order things appear in. Facts are ours, from the places' own sites and our checks; what we could not confirm says so.