6 Best Izakayas In St. James's

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. May Fair Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(853)

Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • Mayfair

Booked 7 times today

May Fair Kitchen in the heart of London's Mayfair offers a remarkable Italian dining experience that shines with authenticity and quality. Guests rave about the "delicate, subtle, sublime" flavors of their regional Italian classics. The stone-baked pizzas and homemade pastas are crafted with precision, leaving diners with a smile and a lasting impression. While the menu is a fusion of Japanese and Italian, the Italian dishes stand out for their exquisite taste and presentation. With an elegant ambiance and attentive service, May Fair Kitchen is the perfect spot for those seeking a genuine Italian culinary experience in London.

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2. Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

4.5

Awesome(1680)

Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • Oxford Circus

Booked 11 times today

Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus is a stunning modern Japanese restaurant, a stone’s throw from Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street. The restaurant is lush with greenery, with a beautiful bar area and a wall of waving lucky cats. Leave London at the door, and experience Japanese Izakaya hospitality.A long-term favourite for fans of Japanese cuisine, Flesh & Buns is where unlimited pillowy, steaming bao buns meet home-smoked, robata-grilled fillings. We make our food from scratch and serve up generous portions, designed to share. Flesh & Buns is the perfect spot for a date night or a catch up with friends. We can also cater for groups of up to 40 in our beautiful sunken private dining room. It’s perfect for hosting birthday celebrations, special events and corporate lunches.The restaurant is a short walk from Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street stations.

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3. The Aubrey @ Mandarin Hotel

4.5

Awesome(30)

Price: Very Expensive

• Izakaya • Knightsbridge

Booked 1 time today

Recently voted London’s best Japanese Restaurant & Bar offering an elevated touch to traditional high quality favourites from Sashimi and Sushi to grilled Robata dishes like Wagyu and Kobe Beef. Art, design, and music is key in this one of a kind space with our multiple award winning interior design showcasing over 250 hand precured pieces of Japonistic art. With late night DJs and Japanese inspired cocktails, the experience will transport you into the true decadence of Japan and far into the night as the space transforms into an Izakaya.London’s first ever ‘omakase cocktail experience’ is an outstanding interpretation of traditional izakaya experience. Free-flowing weekend brunches, live DJs perform brunch and dinner, with live music on Wednesday evenings adding to the vibrant setting.

4. Hotori

4.4

Awesome(33)

Price: Very Expensive

• Izakaya • Holborn

Booked 4 times today

We offer a specialist yakitori menu at dinner - skewers of free-range, slow-reared chicken over hot charcoal on our custom-made hibachi - as well as classic izakaya dishes, including miso black cod and tempura, accompanied by a curated selection of wines, Japanese sakes and whiskies. Our signature beak-to-tail menu features 17 Yakitori cuts. This set is available at dinner time and on weekdays only. It would require 2 working days' advance booking, and a 50% deposit. To book this set, please email info@hotori.co.uk or leave us a message on OpenTable.Please note we have a different menus for lunch and dinner. Last orders is 9pm for dinner services. We do everything we can to manage the smoke from our hibachi. At busy times, the restaurant can occasionally get smoky. If that is a problem, please let your server know so they can move your table and put your items in the cloakroom.

5. Okan Brixton East

4.5

Awesome(213)

Price: Moderate

• Izakaya • Brixton

Booked 1 time today

Okan Brixton East is a gem in the heart of Brixton, offering an authentic taste of Izakaya cuisine that transports you straight to Osaka. This cozy canteen is renowned for its delicious Okonomiyaki and Japanese tapas, delivering "fantastic top quality authentic food" that consistently delights diners. The vibrant atmosphere and "fast friendly service" enhance the dining experience, making every visit memorable. With a "lovely sake selection" and "amazing food," patrons are treated like family, echoing the sentiment that Okan means "mother" in Japanese. For a genuine Izakaya experience without leaving London, Okan Brixton East is the place to be.

6. Sasa Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(30)

Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • Angel

Booked 18 times today

SASA is a small, family-run sushi restaurant in Angel, serving fresh and flavourful sushi and sashimi since 2007. We take pride in offering a welcoming and homely atmosphere, where guests can enjoy traditional sushi alongside dishes with a unique touch.Our menu is simple but carefully crafted, with high-quality ingredients. Whether you're after a relaxed meal or something a little special, SASA offers a comfortable setting to enjoy good food in good company.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. May Fair Kitchen

2. Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus

3. The Aubrey @ Mandarin Hotel

4. Hotori

5. Okan Brixton East

6. Sasa Sushi

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