Best Japanese in London
From sushi to ramen — a live ranking of London's best Japanese spots.
London's Japanese scene is deep — from serious sushi counters to comforting bowls of ramen and late-night izakaya energy. The problem is choice: it's easy to end up somewhere that's "fine" when you wanted something genuinely great.
This page is dishlist's Top 20 Japanese restaurants in London, ranked by the dishlist rating powered by our Secret Sauce — a user-first score that prioritises dishlist community ratings, then cross-checks wider signals and credibility. We keep the exact recipe private, but the goal is simple: surface the places that are consistently worth your appetite.
Create an account to see your rating vs the dishlist rating, and hit save to add places straight to your bucket list. Jump to: best sushi · best ramen · Japanese by area.
dishlist top 20 Japanese restaurants in London
Ranked by dishlist rating (powered by our Secret Sauce). Tap a restaurant for details, locations, and to compare your rating vs dishlist.
A top-tier destination — consistently high dishlist rating and worth planning around.
A strong central pick — rated highly and great when you want something dependable near the middle of town.
Consistently high scoring across locations — a reliable choice when you want to decide quickly.
A standout south-west — worth the trip if you're after quality and calm confidence.
High rating and high intent — a West End pick that consistently earns its place.
A strong West End option — ideal when you want Japanese in Mayfair with a confident rating behind it.
A Soho pick that rates well — great when you want central plans without compromise.
Consistently rated and a smart West End choice — great for Fitzrovia meet-ups.
A high-scoring Soho option — worth saving if you're looking for something with energy and precision.
Another strong Soho pick — rated highly and a great "lock it in" option for West End plans.
A Mayfair sushi destination — high rating and ideal for a special-occasion meal.
A well-rated Marylebone option — great when you want something a touch more low-key but still top quality.
A strong performer in Marylebone — high dishlist rating and worth keeping in rotation.
A reliable all-rounder — consistently rated and easy when you want Japanese without overthinking it.
A strong multi-location option — rated well and useful for quick, confident decisions.
A well-rated Mayfair pick — great when you want something polished and dependable.
A high-scoring option in Knightsbridge — worth saving for special plans in that part of town.
Best sushi in London
If you're here specifically for sushi, start with the top-rated sushi-heavy picks from this page:
Best ramen in London
For ramen cravings, look for Japanese spots that are strong on comfort, broth depth, and consistency — then use dishlist ratings to choose quickly. We're building dedicated ramen coverage soon — check back for a full ramen ranking.
Japanese by area
Choosing based on where you'll be? Start here:
How dishlist ranks Japanese restaurants
The dishlist rating is powered by our Secret Sauce — a weighted score that puts dishlist community ratings first, then uses wider signals and credibility boosts as context. The goal is simple: make it easier to choose what's worth your appetite.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Japanese restaurant in London?
Start with dishlist's top-ranked Japanese restaurants on this page. For something nearby, use the Japanese by area links to narrow your shortlist.
Where can I find the best sushi in London?
Use the best sushi in London section above, then click into restaurant pages to compare your rating vs the dishlist rating.
What about the best ramen in London?
If you want ramen specifically, use dishlist category rankings — and we'll keep expanding dedicated ramen coverage. For now, use the dishlist rating to pick the strongest Japanese options near you.
Can I save restaurants from this list?
Yes — hit save to add any restaurant to your bucket list for next time.
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