Best Proper Japanese in Fitzrovia, London — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Sanjugo Victoria
japanese · Pimlico
clean, precise japanese cooking that doesn't overthink itself. sanjugo victoria nails the fundamentals at a price that won't hurt.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Maru London
japanese · London W1J 7QH
★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best
michelin and 50 best both cosigned it, and the scores back it up—maru london is the real deal without the pretension markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(249)1/ 3 sources
Website Google Directions Card
★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 3.
Humble Chicken 3.0
japanese · fine-dining · London W1D 4SJ
★★ Michelin
michelin-rated fine-dining japanese that actually justifies the hype across multiple award bodies. humble chicken 3.0 is doing something right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:00G4.7T4.6YMS
Google4.7(552)Tripadvisor4.6(60)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Card
Rank 4.
Bento-ya
japanese · sushi · London W1T 5LG
sushi done right—high score on limited reviews, which usually means word-of-mouth is carrying the weight.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:15 — 14:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(359)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningnot enough data yet to be certain, so go in with open expectations.
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Rank 5.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
japanese · London W1T 4JJ
solid japanese cooking with a 4.8 rating and smart-spend pricing. hanasaki does the job without drama.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(296)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so early verdict.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
TEMAKI Mayfair
japanese · sushi · London W1S 2QF
★ Michelin
michelin-approved temaki bar with a sushi focus. if you want hand rolls done right, this is the move.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(318)1/ 3 sources
Website Google Directions Card
Rank 7.
Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA
japanese · sushi · London NW1 7NL
dual concept hitting both izakaya and kaiseki—versatile and 4.8-rated. good if you can't decide what mood you're in.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(287)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews so far.
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Rank 8.
Sanjugo Angel
sushi · japanese · London N1 8BW
sanjugo's second location keeps the same standard—clean sushi, no filler, solid value.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(3.8k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
The Sushi Co - Marylebone
sushi · japanese · London W1H 1JY
marylebone sushi spot with consistent 4.8 ratings and smart-spend pricing. reliable without being boring.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 10.
Umu Restaurant
japanese · fine-dining · London W1J 6LX
★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best
michelin and 50 best both flagged it—umu is the premium japanese experience if you're ready to spend.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
17 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
Warningfour-tier pricing means you're paying for the room and the name as much as the food.
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Best Proper Japanese in Fitzrovia, London — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Sanjugo Victoria
japanese · Pimlico
clean, precise japanese cooking that doesn't overthink itself. sanjugo victoria nails the fundamentals at a price that won't hurt.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Maru London
japanese · London W1J 7QH
★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best
michelin and 50 best both cosigned it, and the scores back it up—maru london is the real deal without the pretension markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(249)1/ 3 sources
Website Google Directions Card
★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 3.
Humble Chicken 3.0
japanese · fine-dining · London W1D 4SJ
★★ Michelin
michelin-rated fine-dining japanese that actually justifies the hype across multiple award bodies. humble chicken 3.0 is doing something right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:00G4.7T4.6YMS
Google4.7(552)Tripadvisor4.6(60)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Card
Rank 4.
Bento-ya
japanese · sushi · London W1T 5LG
sushi done right—high score on limited reviews, which usually means word-of-mouth is carrying the weight.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:15 — 14:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(359)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningnot enough data yet to be certain, so go in with open expectations.
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 5.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
japanese · London W1T 4JJ
solid japanese cooking with a 4.8 rating and smart-spend pricing. hanasaki does the job without drama.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(296)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so early verdict.
Call Website Google Directions Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 6.
TEMAKI Mayfair
japanese · sushi · London W1S 2QF
★ Michelin
michelin-approved temaki bar with a sushi focus. if you want hand rolls done right, this is the move.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(318)1/ 3 sources
Website Google Directions Card
Rank 7.
Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA
japanese · sushi · London NW1 7NL
dual concept hitting both izakaya and kaiseki—versatile and 4.8-rated. good if you can't decide what mood you're in.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 01:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(287)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews so far.
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 8.
Sanjugo Angel
sushi · japanese · London N1 8BW
sanjugo's second location keeps the same standard—clean sushi, no filler, solid value.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(3.8k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
The Sushi Co - Marylebone
sushi · japanese · London W1H 1JY
marylebone sushi spot with consistent 4.8 ratings and smart-spend pricing. reliable without being boring.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.4k)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 10.
Umu Restaurant
japanese · fine-dining · London W1J 6LX
★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best
michelin and 50 best both flagged it—umu is the premium japanese experience if you're ready to spend.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
17 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
Warningfour-tier pricing means you're paying for the room and the name as much as the food.
Call Website Google Directions Card

Best Proper Japanese in Fitzrovia, London — Harry's ten

Sanjugo Victoria

Maru London

Humble Chicken 3.0

Bento-ya

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

TEMAKI Mayfair

Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA

Sanjugo Angel

The Sushi Co - Marylebone

Umu Restaurant

Best Proper Japanese in Fitzrovia, London — Harry's ten

Sanjugo Victoria

Maru London

Humble Chicken 3.0

Bento-ya

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

TEMAKI Mayfair

Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA

Sanjugo Angel

The Sushi Co - Marylebone

Umu Restaurant