Can someone recommend a really good authentic Japanese restaurant in London please?

Question

Can someone recommend a really good authentic Japanese restaurant in London please?

Answer 1

At present the most trendy Japanese restaurants in London are Nobu - http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/...

and Zuma - http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/...

If you are looking for something cheaper try:

Saki - http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/...

Café Japan -

http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/...

Atami -

http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/...

Answer 2

depends what you want noodles or sushi

but nobu(barclay sq)

     zuma (kensington)

     youcha(soho)

also consider bying a zagat guide because they have all good london reastaurants listed

Answer 3

Roka on Charlotte Street W1 or Zuma are both good... not cheap though I'm afraid

Answer 4

I doubt it

Answer 5

CAN'T REMEMBER NAME of them, but one just of Leicester Sq,(very pricy) and one near Covent Garden.

Answer 6

how about this...

Viktor

Viktor and Vbar, located in the heart of Knightsbridge, offer a warm, sophisticated environment. With a unique mix of traditional and modern Japanese dishes Viktor creates a delightful dining experience.

Visitors can choose from a range of sushi, sashimi and other Japanese insipred bites freshly prepared at the sushi bar.

A beautiful Japanese-inspired mural decorates the staircase leading to the bar where s**y red decor and moody lighting provide the perfect setting for fun, relaxation and late night drinking.

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Food Type

Japanese

Opening Hours

Mon-Sat 12.00-15.00 and 18.00-23.00

Booking

Not Necessary on Mon, Tue, Wed,

Advisable on Thu, Fri, Sat,

Nearest Transport

Knightsbridge Tube

Area.   Knightsbridge

Map.  Click here for our street map

Capacity

40

Average Costs

House wine - Michel Laroche Sauvignon Blanc £17

Michel Laroche Merlot £17

Lunch - £25.00

Dinner - £35.00

Payment Methods

visa  mastar card maestro delta

    

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Smoking

Allowed

Answer 7

as per the other respondants it's good to find decent, nicely-priced japanese food in london. atami (st james), nobu (mayfair), roka (charlotte st, w1) and yautcha (soho) are all great but pricey, with yautcha prob being the best value, but still expensive!

for good, cheap sushi i recommend kula kula (soho and holborn) and Ichi-Riki Sushi House (st james). for non-sushi try abeno too (leicester square) - serves funky japanese pancakes! if you find anymore let us know, as i *heart* japanese food, but have great difficulty finding good places in this town!

Answer 8

The following Japanese restaurants are the ones listed in the 2007 Good Food Guide.  The most authentic is Umu, based on my visits to Japan, though it is costly.  Zuma is my favourite, though it is little less purely authentic.  If you are on a budget then Cafe Japan and Sushi Hiro are both excellent value.  Contact details and reviews are on my web site below.

Cafe Japan NW11  4/10

Chisou  W1              4/10

Itsu SW3, W1           2/10

Kiku W1                    4/10

Kulu Kulu Sushi        2/10

Matsuri WC1            3/10

Nobu W1                   5/10

Nobu Berkeley W1   5/10

Roka W1                   4/10

Sumosan W1            4/10

Sushi Hiro W5           2/10

Tsunami SW4           2/10

Ubon E14                  5/10

Umu W1                     5/10

Zuma SW7                5/10