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People stand outside a restaurant with a blue awning and a sign reading "MACHIYA." A wooden bench and information board are visible.

Machiya Restaurant, SW1..a review

My latest Japanese restaurant review took me to a place I've visited a couple of times before with friends - Machiya near London's Soho

Restaurant Review and Culture

Ramen restaurant "Tenmaru" exterior with glass front. "Japanese Ramen Dining" sign, paper lanterns, and people seated inside. Cozy vibe.

Tenmaru Japanese Ramen, London N4 -- a review

My latest Japanese restaurant review took me to pastures new - Finsbury Park in London N4 to be exact.

Restaurant Review and Culture

Text "AKIRA" and abstract symbols are mounted on a textured beige wall, creating a minimalist and artistic look at Japanese restaurant.

Akira Japanese Restaurant, London W8 -a Review

Our restaurant review.

Restaurant Review and Culture

Exterior of Chisou Sushi & Izakaya, with a couple at a table. Brown brick wall, sign with Japanese characters, Asahi banner, cozy ambiance.

Chisou Japanese Sushi and Izakaya, London W1..a Review

Japanese restaurant review .

Restaurant Review and Culture

CoCo Ichibanya Japanese Curry House Leicester Sq London

CoCo Ichibanya Japanese Curry House, a review

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya review.

Restaurant Review and Culture

Decorative letters "OKAN" with figurines and lights against a dark wall, a red lantern and heater in the background, creating a cozy ambiance.

OKAN Okonomiyaki, South Bank SE1..a review

Okan A little while ago, I posted a review of what used to be London's sole okonomiyaki specialist restaurant; Abeno in Bloomsbury. Personally speaking, I loved Abeno: the food was excellent, the service faultless and the value for money 100% spot on. But Abeno is no longer London's only okonomiyaki restaurant, now there is OKAN (which in local Osakan dialect means "mum".) I'm not sure exactly how long OKAN has been open but the first outlet started in Brixton Village and

Restaurant Review and Culture

Exterior of Sanjugo restaurant with neon signs and a person seen through the window. Brick facade and warm lighting set a cozy mood.

Sanjugo Japanese restaurant, London N1 --a review

Our review Sanjugo Japanese restaurant in London, N1.

Restaurant Review and Culture

Green restaurant facade with a "Shack-Fuyu" sign. A person stands inside near the entrance under a green awning. Abstract window art visible.

Shack Fuyu, London W1..a review

Japanese restaurant in London review.

Restaurant Review and Culture

Blue awning of "Abeno Japanese Restaurant" with text "EST. 1992". Beige building, outdoor benches, flowers, and displayed menu. Bright setting.

Abeno Japanese Okonomiyaki restaurant, London WC1 -- a review

Japanese restaurant review

Restaurant Review and Culture

People stand outside Kanada-Ya ramen bar with a black awning. A sign with a smiling face and Japanese text is visible. Sunny street scene.

Kanada-ya ramen shop, London WC2..a review

Kanada-ya My latest "taste and see" review took me to St. Giles, WC2. St Giles is a little area hemmed in by Soho to the West, Bloomsbury to the North and Covent Garden to the South. St Giles itself is a bit of a hodge podge and compared to the illustrious areas that surround it, you could be forgiven for thinking that it lacks any identity. Fortunately, the same cannot be said of Kanada-ya. This ramen shop specialises in the southern Japanese speciality Tonkotsu ramen. The

Restaurant Review and Culture