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- Hachi, a new Japanese bakery from the founders of Maru and Taka, is coming to Notting Hill
A Hot Dinners exclusive
Notting Hill's bakery scene is getting quite the boost. Just days after hearing that Kuro Coffee are opening a Japanese-inspired bakery, comes the news that Hachi will open later in the year. Cravings for Japanese pastries and cakes will soon be
... - Sumi sushi restaurant in Notting Hill doubles in size with a big refurb
Japanese restaurant Sumi in Notting Hill was already one of the best in the area - but now the restaurant has just had a huge overhaul, making it bigger than ever. Not only has it had a full makeover, but it's also expanded next door and almost doubled in size at the same
... - Evernight is Nine Elms' hot new izakaya from a Laughing Heart chef
A Hot Dinners exclusive
Every once in a while a London restaurant manages to open totally under our radar but the minute we become aware of it, we want to let you know about it too. That's 100% the case with Evernight, an extremely interesting new Japanese restaurant in the Embassy Gardens development in Nine Elms that's starting to get noticed, with a lot of low-level buzz right
... - Japanese restaurant Koyn is the latest opening from the team behind Jamavar and MiMi Mei Fair
31/8/22 - updated with new opening date
Samyukta Nair, the restaurateur whose group is behind other Mayfair hits Jamavar, MiMi Mei Fair and Bombay Bustle as well as the upcoming venture with Claude Bosi called Socca, is
... - Mayha omakase restaurant comes to Marylebone via Beirut
New omakase restaurants are quite the trend in London at the moment. Recently, we've seen the openings of Roketsu and Roji and now comes Mayha, an omakase restaurant that first opened in The Middle East.
It's from the Nothing But Love group, which started in Lebanon and who now have a number of restaurants in the Middle East alongside Mayha, including Meat the Fish, Maryool, and The
... - Test Driving Roji - an omakase hideaway in Mayfair
Top Japanese restaurant Chisou has opened a tiny (but beautiful) omakase restaurant called Roji next door. We went down to try out the experience.
- Shoryu Ramen and Sticks'n'Sushi pick West London for their next openings
West Londoners who love Japanese food have something to cheer about this autumn. Two Japanese restaurant groups, Shoryu Ramen and Sticks'n'Sushi, are opening new branches in Kensington and Westfield London respectively.
Shoryu's new Kensington High Street branch will have room for 70 ramen slurpers in a room that mixes counter dining and mini dining pods. There'll be a separate bar are for sake cocktails and
... - Cult Japanese brand Lemonade by Lemonica is popping up in Soho
When life gives you a heatwave, go in search of lemonade. It looks as if cult Japanese brand Lemonade by Lemonica has chosen pretty much the perfect time to launch its first UK pop up shop, which opened over the weekend in Soho.
Originally from Kanazawa, the idea is that each glass of lemonade is made to order. In London the options will be their original lemonade, matcha lemonade, and fruity lemonades
... - Manga Banga takes over from Firebrand on Lisson Grove
London's restaurant scene is a tough old business. Barely a week after Firebrand Pizza finished their last service after six years on Lisson Grove comes the news that a new Japanese restaurant will be taking their place.
Manga Banga is going to be a Japanese izakaya-style spot inspired by Manga and serving up a menu of snacks, bao, gyoza and small plates, including:
- Sticky wagyu short rib
- Anime-themed restaurant Uzumaki is heading to Bloomsbury
Last year you may have spotted the arrival of London's first anime-themed ramen restaurant, Uzumaki. It popped up on High Holborn serving a selection of ramen, sushi and bubble team in a Naruto-themed restaurant. And when we say anime themed, we really mean anime-all-in because the restaurant became known for its cosplay and ramen promotions where customers were encouraged to turn up dressed as their
... - Ichiba opens a sake and oyster bar at Westfield London
If your idea of a good shopping trip is one interspersed with multiple pitstops to eat and drink, then Ichiba's new addition at Westfield London is worthy of note.
Japan Centre Ichiba recently opened a sake and oyster bar at its food hall there. On offer you 'll find over 20 sakes to choose from which they're serving up with fresh Jersey oysters. You'll get two for a fiver served with ponzu sauce to go with your
... - Flesh & Buns head to Kensington for their latest restaurant
25/2/22 - updated with launch details
Flesh & Buns are heading west for their third restaurant, opening up their latest just off High Street Kensington. Taking over what was previously Sticky Fingers on Phillimore Gardens, the new site will be their biggest yet and will offer Flesh & Buns’ usual Japanese izakaya and Nikkei-inspired dishes, along with whisky, sake, and beers for the full
... - Test Driving Dai Chi - deep-fried skewer action in Soho
The people behind Dalston's Angelina have come to Soho with Dai Chi, a restaurant that's all about deep-fried skewers. We went down to try it out.
- Fuwa Fuwa bring their Japanese soufflé pancakes to Soho
If you're on Food Tok you'll know that Japanese souffle pancakes are A Big Thing. There are countless videos of the fluffy delights being flipped on the grill before being topped with all manner of sweet delights.
There are two big players right now on the scene, Hefaure in Chinatown and Fuwa Fuwa at the Brunswick Centre. And now Fuwa Fuwa has moved into town, having opened their second store in the heart of Soho just a few weeks
... - Hot Stone relaunches in Fitzrovia as RAI and it's all about omakase
Mid-pandemic, Hot Stone launched their second restaurant in Fitzrovia - but now it's getting a relaunch as a completely new restaurant called RAI.
Still led by their Executive Chef Padam Raj, It'll be a full omakase-style tasting menu affair, combining primarily Japanese and British ingredients. Particular attention is being paid to high-grade sourcing from Japan,
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