This is my personal Japanese restaurant ranking. Occasionally updated.
List
Meaning of rating
: I’ve gone back several times
: I would love to go back
: I might go back
: I would probably not go back
Japanese Restaurant Ranking
1. Sakana-Tei
Sakana-Tei is not a fancy restaurant but very authentic Japanese. I would explain this restaurant as “for Japanese by Japanese.” I would recommend seafood dishes. Sushi is also great here.Click here for reviews and details
2. Shimogamo
Considering its quality, dishes are priced at very reasonable price, compared to other Japanese restaurants. Not only Japanese people but also many Londoners come to Shimogamo, too.Click here for reviews and details
You can eat authentic wagyu from Japan in Japanese ways (sukiyaki, shabu shabu, and/or yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)) at reasonable price. You can also enjoy prestigious authentic Kobe beef, too!Click here for reviews and details
4. Yen London
Ramen Ranking
1. Kanada-Ya
This well-known ramen restaurant in London definitely has Japan quality that satisfies Japanese people. I feel Japanese atmosphere from every detail of Kanada-Ya, and I love this place.Click here for reviews and details
2. Ippudo
Ippudo has more than 100 branches in Japan and is one of the best known tonkotsu ramen restaurant among Japanese. Ippudo came to London in 2014 and now has 3 branches in London.Click here for reviews and details
3. Shoryu
Sushi Ranking
Every dish was carefully prepared and had authentic Japanese taste. Sushi was fresh and carefully prepared using many techniques; starters were also beautiful and tasty. I believe that the price was too reasonable for the quality.Click here for reviews and details
2. Sakana-Tei
There is sushi counter on the first floor, and sushi is very nice. I especially love tuna served here. The cost performance is also great considering that sushi is cooked by Japanese and its location in the city center.Click here for reviews and details
Although sushi chef isn’t Japanese, chef prepares sushi exactly like the professional sushi master chef in Japan; very fast but elegantly. Beautiful westernized modern sushi fascinates even Japanese people.Click here for reviews and details
Japanese Cafe, Bakery, Cakes Ranking
Happy Sky Bakery is a Japanese bakery, which policy is “Worry free, preservative free bread for you and your loved ones.” There are so many types of Japanese savory and sweet pastries just baked in the oven.Click here for reviews and details
2. Tsujiri
You can drink finest quality matcha from Japan. Matcha here is the best I’ve had in London so far. I also love Japanese sandae with matcha soft-serve ice cream, shiratama, kinako, anko, and kuromitsu!Click here for reviews and details
3. Wa Cafe
4. Lanka