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
michelin's raving about it, and the cooking actually justifies the hype—japanese technique that doesn't phone it 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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:00G4.7T4.6YMS
Google4.7(560)Tripadvisor4.6(62)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
TEMAKI Mayfair
japanese · sushi · London W1S 2QF
★ Michelin
hand-rolled sushi done right, michelin-approved, and the bar setup means you can watch them work.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(351)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 3.
Sanjugo Angel
sushi · japanese · London N1 8BW
4.8 rating with no editorial noise—this is just solid sushi execution that people genuinely rate high.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSFB5.0
Google4.8(4.1k)Facebook5.0(3)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
japanese · London W1T 4JJ
perfect 4.8/5 on google and 5 on tripadvisor; straightforward japanese done well without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T5.0YMSOT4.8
Google4.8(302)Tripadvisor5.0(23)OpenTable4.8(186)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
The Sushi Co - Marylebone
sushi · japanese · London W1H 1JY
sushi that hits 4.8 and 5-star marks consistently—marylebone location means no schlep either.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(1.4k)Tripadvisor5.0(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
TANAKATSU
japanese · tonkatsu · London EC1V 7LT
casualneighborhood
tonkatsu done casual but competent; neighborhood vibe with good service, not trying too hard.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.7T4.8YMSOT4.9
Google4.7(1.8k)Tripadvisor4.8(169)OpenTable4.9(1.0k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Ima
japanese · vegan · London EC1R 4QE
vegan japanese that scores 4.9—actually interesting, not just salad with soy sauce.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.9T5.0YMS
Google4.9(1.7k)Tripadvisor5.0(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warningratings are stellar but uncorroborated; trust the concept more than the hype right now.
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Rank 8.
Sanjugo Victoria
japanese · Pimlico
another sanjugo location hitting 4.9; they know what they're doing with japanese fundamentals.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.9T4.7YMS
Google4.9(1.7k)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.
Warningperfect scores but limited corroboration—solid bet, just not yet battle-tested everywhere.
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Rank 9.
Sushi Kyu
sushi · japanese · London W1F 0SS
sushi with 4.8 across the board and actual yelp backing (4.5)—consistent performer.
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.
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.8T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.8(365)Yelp4.5(38)Tripadvisor4.8(17)
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Rank 10.
Kakki Katsu Kentish Town
japanese-curry · japanese · London NW1 8SJ
japanese curry done right in kentish town; 4.8/4.9 marks mean they're not cutting corners.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 14:30 — 23:30G4.8T4.9YMS
Google4.8(106)Tripadvisor4.9(14)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

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

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
michelin's raving about it, and the cooking actually justifies the hype—japanese technique that doesn't phone it 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.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:00G4.7T4.6YMS
Google4.7(560)Tripadvisor4.6(62)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
TEMAKI Mayfair
japanese · sushi · London W1S 2QF
★ Michelin
hand-rolled sushi done right, michelin-approved, and the bar setup means you can watch them work.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(351)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 3.
Sanjugo Angel
sushi · japanese · London N1 8BW
4.8 rating with no editorial noise—this is just solid sushi execution that people genuinely rate high.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSFB5.0
Google4.8(4.1k)Facebook5.0(3)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant
japanese · London W1T 4JJ
perfect 4.8/5 on google and 5 on tripadvisor; straightforward japanese done well without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T5.0YMSOT4.8
Google4.8(302)Tripadvisor5.0(23)OpenTable4.8(186)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
The Sushi Co - Marylebone
sushi · japanese · London W1H 1JY
sushi that hits 4.8 and 5-star marks consistently—marylebone location means no schlep either.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(1.4k)Tripadvisor5.0(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
TANAKATSU
japanese · tonkatsu · London EC1V 7LT
casualneighborhood
tonkatsu done casual but competent; neighborhood vibe with good service, not trying too hard.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.7T4.8YMSOT4.9
Google4.7(1.8k)Tripadvisor4.8(169)OpenTable4.9(1.0k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Ima
japanese · vegan · London EC1R 4QE
vegan japanese that scores 4.9—actually interesting, not just salad with soy sauce.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.9T5.0YMS
Google4.9(1.7k)Tripadvisor5.0(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warningratings are stellar but uncorroborated; trust the concept more than the hype right now.
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Rank 8.
Sanjugo Victoria
japanese · Pimlico
another sanjugo location hitting 4.9; they know what they're doing with japanese fundamentals.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.9T4.7YMS
Google4.9(1.7k)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.
Warningperfect scores but limited corroboration—solid bet, just not yet battle-tested everywhere.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram TikTok Card
Rank 9.
Sushi Kyu
sushi · japanese · London W1F 0SS
sushi with 4.8 across the board and actual yelp backing (4.5)—consistent performer.
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.
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.8T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.8(365)Yelp4.5(38)Tripadvisor4.8(17)
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Rank 10.
Kakki Katsu Kentish Town
japanese-curry · japanese · London NW1 8SJ
japanese curry done right in kentish town; 4.8/4.9 marks mean they're not cutting corners.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 14:30 — 23:30G4.8T4.9YMS
Google4.8(106)Tripadvisor4.9(14)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

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★★

TEMAKI MayfairH★

Sanjugo AngelH★

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

The Sushi Co - Marylebone

TANAKATSU

Ima

Sanjugo Victoria

Sushi Kyu

Kakki Katsu Kentish Town

Also considered

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

Humble Chicken 3.0H★★

TEMAKI MayfairH★

Sanjugo AngelH★

Hanasaki Japanese Restaurant

The Sushi Co - Marylebone

TANAKATSU

Ima

Sanjugo Victoria

Sushi Kyu

Kakki Katsu Kentish Town

Also considered

Humble Chicken 3.0

TEMAKI Mayfair

Sanjugo Angel

Humble Chicken 3.0

TEMAKI Mayfair

Sanjugo Angel