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GURA GURA - Covent Garden, London, Greater London

GURA GURA - Covent Garden

4.0
4
72 Reviews
£25 and under
Asian
"Located in the heart of Covent Garden. Gura Gura combines innovative pan-asian cuisine – including a delectable platter of sushi, sashimi, dimsum and more – which all arrives with an impeccable presentation. Alongside this you’ll find a delicately selected hand-crafted cocktail menu and a plethora of wines, which have been cleverly curated to compliment the dishes."

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 56 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Sushi, Dim Sum

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Phone number

    07918 352879

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef Soon Wong

  • Neighborhood

    Leicester Square

  • Cross street

    Upper St Martin lane, Long acre

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Covent Garden, Leicester Square

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  1. LeahL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great value. Brilliant service. Will definitely be returning!
  2. VictoriaH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food - Laksa was lovely with a nice kick to it. The Chicken Rendang was noted as being a bit of a small portion but tasted great. Love the lights on the tables which change to summon the waiter!
  3. RandemaD

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Me & my friend had a good time. Service was great. Friendly staff & very helpful, Overall a good place.
  4. RugileT

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. Everything was perfect from service to greeting and delicious food!
  5. PaulP

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. On arrival we were shown to our table and given menu's, the staff member was very helpful in explaining the various dishes to us and how they were cooked and served. We chose sushi for a starter which was very well presented and tasted sublime. Main courses were equally as good. The menu was wide ranging and varied. The staff were very attentive without being overbearing. A really enjoyable pre-theatre meal. Highly recommended.
  6. A1456

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Really fast service, food was good and felt good value for money. Lovely atmosphere too.
  7. Suemary

    Kent

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice food - attentive staff and they made us welcome
  8. Muskaan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice food and ambiance. Definitely going back!
  9. SnehaS

    London

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great little place, tasty food. Prices for food are reasonable (although cocktails are expensive). Although there is a decent selection of vegetarian options, the fish and meat options are tastier (in particular wouldn’t recommend the vegetarian bao buns or gyoza)
  10. MelA

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food we tried was exceptional, the menu is carefully curated with classics and inspired dishes which I'd not seen elsewhere. Try the chicken karaage and sambal squid and prawns. The sushi was also fabulous, I'm looking forward to going back for the dim sum. The restaurant was quite loud and buzzy, a good vibe for groups but we were hoping for a romantic/intimate setting.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning food, beautiful restaurant, superb staff!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    They said online that they were good with allergies and had an allergy menu. But they had no idea what gluten free was and served me food that contained gluten and when I Nicky told my waiter that that were extremely rude.

    GURA GURA - Covent GardenResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Guest, We apologize for the negative experience you had with us during your visit. We take food allergies and dietary restrictions very seriously, and it's concerning to hear that we did not meet your expectations in this regard. We would like to investigate this matter further to ensure that our staff is properly trained and equipped to handle food allergies and dietary restrictions. Could you please provide us with more information about your visit, such as the date and time, so we can look into this further and take the appropriate steps to ensure that it doesn't happen again? Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you experienced and hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future. Best regards, Gura Gura

  13. Batmandrew

    Norfolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Get food, great service, really good price. A new favourite!

    GURA GURA - Covent GardenResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Batmandrew, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of our restaurant. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and that our service met your expectations. We're also happy to hear that our pricing was satisfactory to you. It's always great to hear that we've earned a new fan, and we look forward to serving you again in the future! Best regards, Gura Gura

  14. Nila

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    The food portions are awful . Like 3 dumplings per plate . Not worth the price. Not enough variety for mains . Enjoyed the small plate with crispy baby shark but other than that underwhelming. Sitting place very small for the amount of guests . the decoration was nice but u can find those in other restaurants in central. Even if it’s halal ………it’s because their options are so small. Like 1 dish in the main dishes that was chicken . Rest was fish like cod or veg .

    GURA GURA - Covent GardenResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Nila, We're sorry to hear that your experience at Gura Gura did not meet your expectations. We apologize for the small portion sizes and limited variety of mains. We take your feedback seriously and will review our portion sizes and menu options to ensure that they are satisfactory to our guests. Regarding the seating space, we apologize if it was too small for the amount of guests, and we will look into ways to improve our layout to better accommodate our guests. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the small plate with crispy baby shark and found the decoration nice. However, we understand that these positives were not enough to make up for the negatives that you experienced. We offer a range of halal options on our menu, and we're sorry if you felt that our options were limited. We will review our menu options to ensure that they are diverse and provide enough variety for our guests. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide a better experience. Best regards, Gura Gura Management

  15. Eveeee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    The service was very poor, however the food was nice but the wait made the experience awful, would not come back!!!!
  16. LouiseB

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly staff. Good delicious food. Cosy ambience.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous find. Will be dining here again. Good quality, great taste.
  18. NatashaF

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and atmosphere, will definitely be back to try more on the menu. The squid and gyozas were AMAZING

    GURA GURA - Covent GardenResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Natasha, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Gura Gura. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the food and atmosphere, and that the squid and gyozas were amazing. We take pride in our menu and always strive to deliver delicious and memorable dishes for our guests. We're happy to hear that you plan to return to try more of our menu items, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for your patronage and your positive feedback. Best regards, Gura Gura Management

  19. Alex

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food, modern atmosphere and a cool ordering system. A good variety on the menu and interesting cocktails. Great for a date or a night out with friends.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An enjoyable evening. Good food and great service. I love the light idea for ordering food! My only minor complaint is the tables for a couple are very small but the waiter kindly brought over an extra miniature table. The staff were very friendly.
  21. LorcanG

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    All marketing hype without any real substance. Drinks were fine but caught an attitude from our waiter when we decided to order a few plates to start & then go from there. Food arrived quickly but very little effort put into presentation & looked like the incorrect plates were used on one of our dishes (bigger plate than what was actually on the plate). Overall, a very poor experience & we were happy to paid / leave ASAP. Don’t bother & go Ivy Asia instead.
  22. TavD

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Customer service was decent. The chicken was great , Sushi wasn't it, Salmon was great but the rest was bland. Sweet #3 cocktail was amazing. The restaurant itself is bit pricey.
  23. Hannaj

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Loved it! Amazing food and good atmosphere! Minus for not having coffee.
  24. ChaeI

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    I don’t even write reviews for restaurants, but this was just that bad I had to. Service was ok but the food was horrible. It didn’t taste like authentic East Asian food. tasted like they use the same recipe to cook every single dish. Even the egg fried rice still had the same twang that you could taste in all the other dishes. Don’t mean to sound biased because anyone can cook meals from any country if they learn properly but I think just to be safe I’ll stick to East Asian restaurants where I can see East Asian people doing the cooking. There wasn’t a single East Asian in sight. To be very honest, the food tasted like it was cooked with south Asian masala. I’ve had food from both sides of Asia (regularly) so I know what I’m talking about. If I wanted south Asian, I would’ve gone to a restaurant that does that but I was there for East Asian food and it didn’t taste like east Asian food . the atmosphere was just not nice either. It was so dark it was like being in a dungeon. halfway into our meal they turned the lights down even lower so at this point I could barely even see my food properly . Table for two people was so small and it’s not like we ordered multiple dishes. It was literally just two plates and drinks and it couldn’t fit on the table. Had to put my hand bag on the floor then they dragged another little table next to us to accommodate. I went there off of recommendation from tiktok but what I realize is they show only the places in the restaurant that look artistic and they film so close so you don’t get the full view. Let’s not forget the filters and editing. Not trusting those TikTok videos again . The whole place just seemed very tacky and I won’t be going back.

    GURA GURA - Covent GardenResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Chael, We're sorry to hear that your experience at Gura Gura did not meet your expectations. We apologize for the quality of the food and that it did not meet your expectations for authentic East Asian cuisine. We strive to provide an authentic and high-quality dining experience, and we're sorry that we fell short on this occasion. We appreciate your feedback and will review our recipes and cooking techniques to ensure that they meet our guests' expectations. Regarding the atmosphere, we apologize that it was too dark and that it made it difficult for you to see your food. We will review our lighting to ensure that it provides adequate visibility for our guests. We apologize for the small table size and the need to accommodate with an extra table. We will review our seating arrangements to ensure that our tables provide enough space for our guests. We appreciate your feedback on the recommendation from TikTok and will consider ways to better showcase our restaurant in the future. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide a better experience. Best regards, Gura Gura Management

  25. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Not worth it . The place is too small and portion is very less . Food is not fresh. Starter and main course came all together and they didn’t bother asking us .
  26. ChrisE

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great service and reasonable prices. Highly recommend the seafood laksa and the baby shark tempura!!!
  27. HollyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food, took my boyfriend for his birthday and we loved it!!! Highly recommend
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal at Gura Gura! The service was excellant and the food was delicious!! We will definitely be back!
  29. Himi

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Lovely sushi and sea bass. The light system to order was a great idea. However service was slow for most of the evening. Also a member of my party arrived and was seated else where.
  30. Tofer

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Interesting concept and the food was fine. What really let this place down was the service. Asking for drinks and then to order and then for the bill and then for the card machine in a resultant that wasn’t anywhere near busy was a really shame I wouldn’t go back
  31. Jennybenny128

    London

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was a lovely setting. We were sat in the basement at the back table. I would say the tables are really annoying as you can’t sit with your legs under the table probably you have to sit with legs to the side, which gets really uncomfortable if you are the for about 3 hours. Food was average. My friend had the Laska which was really nice. The sushi roll didn’t taste fresh the rice was dry and stale. Service was ok a bit slow at times. The lighting was off it was either too dark or too light with the table lamp.
  32. EHout

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A mixture is Asian food, a little hidden den downstairs. Great cocktails. Friendly and attentive service.
  33. Foodie

    London

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and a cute restaurant. Really enjoyed the food here. So tasty and fresh. Highly recommend the baby shark tempura and the sashimi dishes. Really like the idea of changing the colour of the table light to order food. No more trying to catch the waiting staffs eye!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experience in London

    GURA GURA - Covent GardenResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Gura Gura. We are thrilled to hear that you had one of the best experiences in London with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and high-quality food, and we're happy to hear that we succeeded in providing a great experience for you. We appreciate your patronage and your positive feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Best regards, Gura Gura Management

  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service from the Manager and staff who were all very friendly and attentive. Honestly the presentation of food, the taste and the cocktails were all exceptional. It was my birthday and it truly was a fabulous experience. Beautiful place and love the ambience. Will go again!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    good food for an affordable lunch in london
  37. ZoeH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere, extensive menu, delicious food. Great place to celebrate my birthday! Some of the food was a bit slow to arrive but staff dealt with everything perfectly. Complimentary dessert was also appreciated.
  38. EAeats

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here with family; very attentive service (with a smart lamp-based ordering system where the light indicates service need), delicious food, and very cool ambience. Get seated downstairs if you can!
  39. Blousie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with bold flavour, very impressed with some of the best sushi I’ve ever had! Everything was very high quality and beautifully presented. Friendly and welcoming staff very attentive throughout the meal. All at a very reasonable price. I would definitely come back and highly recommend!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was perfect for a business meal, with a sleek and modern design. The ambiance was quiet and intimate, allowing for easy conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. The service was impeccable, with the waitstaff being knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. They were able to make suggestions based on our preferences and provided a seamless dining experience from start to finish. The menu offered a wide range of options from Sushi to dumplings and everything was expertly prepared and beautifully presented. I was particularly impressed by the attention to detail in the presentation of each dish, which added to the overall dining experience. My colleagues also raved about their meals, each one declaring it to be one of the best they had ever had. The manager also enrolled us in their loyalty program, so now every time we visit them we get discount. The combination of top-notch food, excellent service, and a relax atmosphere make it the perfect place to impress clients or celebrate with colleagues. I will definitely be returning in the near future!

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GURA GURA - Covent Garden is rated 4 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 56 times today
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19 Slingsby Pl, London, Greater London WC2H 9DL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Upper St Martin lane, Long acre

  • Neighborhood

    Leicester Square

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Sushi, Dim Sum

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Covent Garden, Leicester Square

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Soon Wong

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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