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Hotori, London, Greater London

Hotori

4.5 (32)
£41 and over
Yakitori
1 New Fetter Ln, London, Greater London EC4A 1AN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Yakitori, Izakaya, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Hotori x Urakasumi 300th Anniversary Sake Dinner

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 2, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    When the youngest Japanese restaurant in the City of London meets the oldest sake brewery in Shiogama Miyagi... We will be hosting a special dinner on 2nd July with Urakasumi, a family-owned sake brewery founded in 1724 to celebrate its three centuries of sake mastery (and Hotori surviving its first six months). The eight-course meal will delve into the nuance of Izakaya dining, showcasing Hotori's new summer dishes, five special yakitori cuts, paired with five sake varieties by Urakasumi.
  • Saturday Omakase

    £64.00 - £98.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Hotori have crafted three special omakase menus, only available on Saturday nights. These omakase menus feature our most popular dishes, seasonal ingredients, and chef's specials.
    Saturday Omakase Photo

What 32 people are saying

Hotori reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hotori is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant offering "excellent quality cooking and service" in a modern atmosphere. It features a diverse menu with standout yakitori options and a reasonably priced wine list. While some dishes can be pricey, the "fantastic food" and "unique dining experience" make it worth a visit.
32 Reviews
  1. Richard

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality cooking and service. Pleasant and relaxing modern atmosphere. Tables well spaced out so didn't feel crowded.

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  2. Jenny VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great value. Service for the beak to tail set was a bit rushed so had to eat very fast

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  3. Marissa

    Hong Kong Island1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The a4 wagyu was not worth it sadly… my partner had to spit it out because it was so chewy…. Decent ambience - wasn’t too crowded on a Friday night

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  4. Daniel

    Surrey9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd time being to Hotori & service is still pretty slow. Nice to try the skewers this time, tasty but very expensive overall. £92 for 6 skewers, some rice, a couple of small plates and a small beer is a bit pricey!

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  5. Matt

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very good. Highlights: Shishito Peppers Teba Tsukune Knees Will go back again, regularly.

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  6. Adam VIP

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good, lovely variety of items. Good sake. Food brought out at a nice pace, allowing us to enjoy each dish without overcrowding the table. Calm vibe. A bit pricey for what it is but some very tasty and unique yakitori options.

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  7. Anja

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hotori is a warm and welcoming restaurant with a great ambiance and lovely food. We will definitely return and can only recommend a visit.

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  8. Haroon

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit, and everything was perfect! From the food, sake, to the service and vibe. The Yakitori was amazing! As was the plate of pickles! Something so simple yet utterly delicious. I highly recommend.

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  9. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having booked a table for two, we were shown to two seats at the counter looking into the open kitchen. Initially skeptical, we had a fantastic dining experience. The food, ambience, etc were excellent and we really enjoyed watching the chefs at work - such a contrast from the Bear series. I’d add the seats at the counter were not the usual high stills but rather very comfortable chairs as per the rest of the restaurant. A very enjoyable experience. Thank you

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  10. Richard

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food - and the set menus are incredible value for how good they are. It's also surprisingly easy to get a table - definitely coming back here often. Only thing I would change is that it felt like the food was sometimes rested for a few minutes too long - but not a big deal.

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FAQs

Hotori offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07767 272982.

Hotori is rated 4.5 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. West End London
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hotori

1 New Fetter Ln, London, Greater London EC4A 1AN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Holborn
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Yakitori, Izakaya, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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