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Machiya

ProvenAuthentic

This Japanese restaurant in London is consistently praised for authentic taste, excellent service, and genuine Japanese atmosphere that resonates with Japanese diners.

90
2

Tokyo Diner

ProvenAuthentic

The restaurant is generally praised for authentic Japanese taste, particularly in curry rice and donburi dishes that evoke Japan itself, with fast service and Japanese-style touches like complimentary tea.

84
3

TENMARU

ProvenAuthentic

This ramen restaurant is highly regarded as one of London's most authentic Japanese dining experiences, with particular praise for its tori paitan (chicken soup), mazesoba, and tsukemen offerings that faithfully recreate Japanese flavors.

ramen
82
4

OKAN

Proven

The restaurant is widely praised for its authentic Osaka-style okonomiyaki and authentic izakaya atmosphere, with Japanese-speaking staff generally providing attentive service.

79
5

Misato

ProvenAuthentic

This affordable Japanese casual dining restaurant in central London is highly valued for its cost-performance ratio and generous portions.

79

TANAKATSU

ProvenAuthentic

While the restaurant maintains relatively authentic Japanese dining experience with consistently praised service and atmosphere, food quality shows significant variation over time.

77

Kiku

ProvenAuthentic

This restaurant was highly regarded for serving authentic Japanese cuisine in London 6 years ago, but recent reviews show mixed evaluations.

yakitori
76

Marugame (Liverpool Street) - Japanese Udon Noodles & Tempura (丸亀製麺)

ProvenAuthentic

The restaurant offers relatively authentic Japanese udon for a UK establishment, with consistently high marks for tempura and other toppings, though noodle texture and firmness fall short of the original Japanese standard.

tempura
73

Asakusa London

Authentic

This Japanese restaurant, run by Japanese owners, offers authentic and high-quality cuisine including sushi, tempura, and eel rice bowls that consistently receive praise.

70

Shoryu Covent Garden

Authentic

The restaurant shows improvement in taste quality over time, with early reviews (7-8 years ago) noting the tonkotsu ramen was significantly thinner than authentic Japanese versions, while recent reviews praise its authentic Japanese flavor.

ramen
69

Donabe Hannah

Perfect ScoreAuthenticJP Rates Higher

The restaurant has consistently received high praise over 8 years for its authentic Japanese cuisine—particularly sushi, sashimi, tempura, and sukiyaki—excellent chef craftsmanship, and efficient service.

69

Marugame Udon Kensington

Authentic

While earlier reviews praised authentic Japanese flavors comparable to domestic locations, recent evaluations indicate declining quality with overly soft noodles and excessively strong broth that diverges from the original standard.

udon
68

The Araki

When Chef Araki was present, the restaurant was highly praised for its innovative and authentic sushi, with exceptional ingredients and captivating counter performances.

sushi
67

Shoryu Ramen Covent Garden

Authentic

There has been a significant improvement in taste evaluation compared to seven years ago.

ramen
64

YOSHINO

Authentic

This restaurant consistently receives high praise for authentic Japanese cuisine, exceptional service, and quality ingredients.

sushi
64

Jin Kichi

Authentic

This long-established Japanese restaurant in London is widely praised for its authentic izakaya atmosphere and delicious yakitori and sushi offerings that evoke the feeling of dining in Japan.

64

Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA

Perfect ScoreAuthentic

This hidden gem in London serves authentic Japanese cuisine with a particular emphasis on kaiseki dishes that are true to Japanese tradition rather than adapted for overseas diners.

izakaya
63

Taro

Authentic

This Japanese restaurant in London offers good value for money with fresh seafood and authentic Japanese dishes that satisfy diners' expectations.

63

Humble Chicken 3.0

2 Michelin Stars (2026)
Perfect Score

Reviews from two years ago consistently praised yakitori quality rivaling Japan, attentive service, and an authentically Japanese atmosphere.

63

Hachi Japanese BBQ Restaurant

Mixed Reviews

The restaurant offers authentic Japanese yakiniku with high-quality wagyu meat that generally satisfies Japanese diners, but service quality has noticeably deteriorated since 3 years ago.

yakiniku
62

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