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survey result

Summary

£70
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A short walk from the Japanese Embassy, this veteran family-run operation in a Mayfair backstreet offers “immaculately prepared food” and “superb service” in a “calm and grown-up atmosphere”. It opened in 1978, well before Japanese cuisine became fashionable.

Summary

£70
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “classic Japanese stalwart” has offered an authentic taste of Tokyo in a Mayfair backstreet for 45 years – and is always “full of Japanese consular employees” from the nearby embassy. Top Tip – “go for the good-value lunchtime set menu”.

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Restaurant details

8
No dress code
100

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.40 £16.00 £15.00 £6.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
17 Half Moon St, London, W1J 7BE
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm
SundayCLOSED

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