proper Japanese · Fitzrovia, London · Harry Hungry

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.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

Places

by overall quality

★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 1.
Humble Chicken 3.0
japanese · fine-dining · London W1D 4SJ
★★ Michelin
michelin's into it, and the execution on japanese fine-dining at this price point is genuinely tight—no filler.
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.
Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(552)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 2.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
japanese · London W1T 4JJ
perfect 5.0 on tripadvisor and a 4.8 on google—people aren't lying about this one.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(292)Yelp—Tripadvisor5.0(22)
- 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 don't bet the farm on consistency yet.
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Rank 3.
The Sushi Co - Marylebone
sushi · japanese · London W1H 1JY
sushi done right without the pretension or the markup—marylebone location keeps it real.
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.
Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(1.3k)Yelp—Tripadvisor5.0(6)
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Rank 4.
The Sushi Co - Victoria
japanese · sushi · Pimlico
same solid sushi operation, victoria branch, takeaway-friendly if you're in a rush.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(837)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 5.
Abeno
japanese · London WC1A 1LY
okonomiyaki and japanese comfort food that actually tastes like someone cares—google agrees.
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.
Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(2.1k)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 6.
Machiya
japanese · London SW1Y 4DL
traditional japanese done without overthinking it—clean, honest cooking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(3.3k)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 7.
Sushi Atelier
sushi · japanese · London W1W 6PH
Eater 38
sushi atelier with real technique and sourcing that justifies the step up in price.
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.
Paying for the Scene
6 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.1k)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
Warningyou're paying for the experience and the craft, not just the fish.
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Rank 8.
Hot Stone London
japanese · sushi · London W1T 2HY
World's 50 Best
world's 50 best recognition isn't nothing—hot stone technique done properly elevates the whole meal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
7 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.5T4.4YMS
Google4.5(6.9k)Yelp—Tripadvisor4.4(1.0k)
Warningscene-focused pricing; go for the food, not the instagram moment.
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Rank 9.
Doumo Japanese restaurant
japanese · ramen · London W1T 4RP
fusion that doesn't apologize—ramen, sushi, and asian cooking all working together without ego.
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.
Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 14:30G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(310)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill building its rep, so early days on consistency.
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Rank 10.
Mayha
bar · japanese · London W1U 6LS
Michelin Guide
michelin-listed bar-restaurant hybrid doing japanese right—cocktails and food both land.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(215)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Humble Chicken 3.0

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

The Sushi Co - Marylebone

The Sushi Co - Victoria

Abeno

Machiya

Sushi Atelier

Hot Stone London

Doumo Japanese restaurant

Mayha