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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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 1.
Humble Chicken 3.0
japanese · fine-dining · London W1D 4SJ
★★ Michelin
4.7 across 560 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by National Restaurant Awards and Michelin Guide.
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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.6YMS
Google4.7(560)Tripadvisor4.6(62)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Card
Rank 2.
Sanjugo Angel
sushi · japanese · London N1 8BW
4.8 across 4.0k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; ranked #335 of 27,938 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T4.8YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(4.0k)Tripadvisor4.8(146)Facebook5.0(3)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Maru London
japanese · London W1J 7QH
Michelin GuideWorld's 50 Best
4.8 across 252 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by World's 50 Best and Michelin Guide.
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.
3 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.6YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(252)Tripadvisor4.6(26)Facebook5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 4.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
japanese · London W1T 4JJ
cozyromanticcasual
4.8 across 296 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.8.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T5.0YMSOT4.8
Google4.8(296)Tripadvisor5.0(23)OpenTable4.8(186)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
WarningPortions are small.
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Rank 5.
The Sushi Co - Marylebone
sushi · japanese · London W1H 1JY
4.8 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(1.4k)Tripadvisor5.0(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Sanjugo Victoria
japanese · Pimlico
4.9 across 1.5k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.9T4.7YMS
Google4.9(1.5k)Tripadvisor4.7(27)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 7.
Umu Restaurant
japanese · sushi · London W1J 6LX
World's 50 Best
4.6 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; praised by World's 50 Best (50 Best Discovery — GB (editorial pick)).
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.
17 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 18:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.4Y4.1MSFB4.7
Google4.6(1.2k)Yelp4.1(41)Tripadvisor4.4(857)Facebook4.7(109)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 18K Facebook Card
Rank 8.
Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA
japanese · sushi · London NW1 7NL
4.8 across 293 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a menu featuring an extensive list of Japanese small plates in a cozy setting with….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:00G4.8T4.4Y3.8MS
Google4.8(293)Yelp3.8(6)Tripadvisor4.4(27)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Rank 9.
TEMAKI Mayfair
japanese · sushi · London W1S 2QF
4.6 across 340 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6T2.7YMS
Google4.6(340)Tripadvisor2.7(3)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 10.
Bento-ya
japanese · sushi · London W1T 5LG
4.8 across 359 Google reviews; unassuming Japanese eatery in a tiny space offering bento boxes, donburi, curries & sushi.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:15 — 14:30G4.8T4.6Y3.1MSFB5.0
Google4.8(359)Yelp3.1(226)Tripadvisor4.6(19)Facebook5.0(12)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 302 Card

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

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

● These results are 1mo old. Re-run for fresh data?

Worth sharing

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

Post on X

Sort

★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 1.
Humble Chicken 3.0
japanese · fine-dining · London W1D 4SJ
★★ Michelin
4.7 across 560 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by National Restaurant Awards and Michelin Guide.
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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.6YMS
Google4.7(560)Tripadvisor4.6(62)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Card
Rank 2.
Sanjugo Angel
sushi · japanese · London N1 8BW
4.8 across 4.0k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; ranked #335 of 27,938 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T4.8YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(4.0k)Tripadvisor4.8(146)Facebook5.0(3)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram TikTok Card
Rank 3.
Maru London
japanese · London W1J 7QH
Michelin GuideWorld's 50 Best
4.8 across 252 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; named by World's 50 Best and Michelin Guide.
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.
3 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.6YMSFB5.0
Google4.8(252)Tripadvisor4.6(26)Facebook5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 4.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
japanese · London W1T 4JJ
cozyromanticcasual
4.8 across 296 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.8.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T5.0YMSOT4.8
Google4.8(296)Tripadvisor5.0(23)OpenTable4.8(186)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
WarningPortions are small.
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Rank 5.
The Sushi Co - Marylebone
sushi · japanese · London W1H 1JY
4.8 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(1.4k)Tripadvisor5.0(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Sanjugo Victoria
japanese · Pimlico
4.9 across 1.5k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.9T4.7YMS
Google4.9(1.5k)Tripadvisor4.7(27)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 7.
Umu Restaurant
japanese · sushi · London W1J 6LX
World's 50 Best
4.6 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; praised by World's 50 Best (50 Best Discovery — GB (editorial pick)).
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.
17 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 18:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.4Y4.1MSFB4.7
Google4.6(1.2k)Yelp4.1(41)Tripadvisor4.4(857)Facebook4.7(109)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 18K Facebook Card
Rank 8.
Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA
japanese · sushi · London NW1 7NL
4.8 across 293 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a menu featuring an extensive list of Japanese small plates in a cozy setting with….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 14:00G4.8T4.4Y3.8MS
Google4.8(293)Yelp3.8(6)Tripadvisor4.4(27)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Rank 9.
TEMAKI Mayfair
japanese · sushi · London W1S 2QF
4.6 across 340 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6T2.7YMS
Google4.6(340)Tripadvisor2.7(3)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 10.
Bento-ya
japanese · sushi · London W1T 5LG
4.8 across 359 Google reviews; unassuming Japanese eatery in a tiny space offering bento boxes, donburi, curries & sushi.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:15 — 14:30G4.8T4.6Y3.1MSFB5.0
Google4.8(359)Yelp3.1(226)Tripadvisor4.6(19)Facebook5.0(12)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 302 Card

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

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

Humble Chicken 3.0H★★

Sanjugo AngelH★

Maru LondonH★

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

The Sushi Co - Marylebone

Sanjugo Victoria

Umu Restaurant

Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA

TEMAKI Mayfair

Bento-ya

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

Humble Chicken 3.0H★★

Sanjugo AngelH★

Maru LondonH★

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

The Sushi Co - Marylebone

Sanjugo Victoria

Umu Restaurant

Izakaya(££) and Kaiseki-YoKOYA

TEMAKI Mayfair

Bento-ya

Humble Chicken 3.0

Sanjugo Angel

Maru London

Humble Chicken 3.0

Sanjugo Angel

Maru London