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Ukai

4.5 (675)
£41 and over
Japanese
240 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Ukai is known for it's exquisite modern Japanese cuisine featuring some signature dishes such as Hamachi Tiradito, Miso Black Cod, Pork Belly Bao Buns, and various vegetarian options. Alongside our handcrafted Signature Cocktails, we boast an extensive collection of Japanese whiskies.
The view of Portobello Road from the bar counter compliments the experience - Live music and DJ set every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Verros Alessandro
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Notting Hill
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 minute walk from Ladbroke Grove Station , 15 minutes walk from Notting Hill gate station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • 20% off food bill

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a complimentary 20% from your food bill(drinks are not included)
    20% off food bill Photo

What 675 people are saying

Ukai 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Great for live music

  • West London

    Good for business meals

  • West London

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • West London

    Healthy

  • West London

    Hot spot

  • West London

    Romantic

  • West London

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West London

    Lively

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukai on Portobello Road offers "exceptional Japanese cuisine" and "impeccable service" in a "striking ambiance." Diners rave about the "best cocktails," "fantastic bar," and "elegant decor." Highlights include the wagyu tataki, black cod miso, and lobster tempura. With "friendly and attentive staff," Ukai promises a "memorable" dining experience.
675 Reviews
  1. Joao

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Japanese food I’ve ever eaten! The cocktails shows the great effort by the bar staffs in preparation and presentation. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food & cocktails , great service, and a heartfelt dining experience!

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  2. Argy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor it’s amazing. We had nice lunch with few cocktails. food was insanely good — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Service? Super friendly and on point. The lobster was a star

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  3. Aly

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. A great dinner with the best atmosphere. The salmon and the Bao were delicious

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  4. Pablo

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, fantastic bar with Elegant decor and nice ambiance. The restaurant was busy but still they managed to provide great service. The Wagyu tataki and the salmon fillet were our favourite

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  5. Alfred

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fail to impress, great vibe, great food and service the attitude from the staff made the whole experience memorable. The food was very good, the sushi was nice and the Wagyu was to die for.

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  6. Jessica

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time at Ukai, this was my first visit but it will definitely not be my last. I was shocked to see a live dj on a Sunday but I was told it was because of the bank holiday which I thought was super cool. I’ve passed this place multiple times while out on portobello road and not coming here for drinks in the past was my biggest mistake! Definitely the best cocktails on portobello road. The food was also fantastic, although it wasn’t the cheapest food in Notting Hill it was definitely amazing value for money, everything was worth what I paid for (and I might have even paid more for it). Extremely friendly and attentive staff, I felt more at home here chatting to the staff and the managers than I do in my local. Would 100000% recommend !!

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  7. Lilly

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful vibe ! Beautiful service ! Great atmosphere

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  8. Antoine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    located on thE world famous Portobello road Ukai has exceptional Japanese cuisine, striking ambiance, and impeccable service. One of the best Japanese restaurants in London ! Highly recommend from me and all my friends! Perfect sushi, sashimi, Grilled fish, drinks and view

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  9. Nicole

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Came here for lunch.attentive and friendly staff. Good selection of wines. The seared tuna and the sizzling beef were the winners

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  10. Armando

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great lunch at Ukai. Our starters were very nice, the hamachi was very fresh. We had few cocktails at the bar and the signature mojito was delicious.

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FAQs

Ukai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07710 583161.

Ukai is rated 4.5 stars by 675 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ukai

240 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Notting Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 minute walk from Ladbroke Grove Station , 15 minutes walk from Notting Hill gate station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Verros Alessandro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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