Harden's survey result
Summary
Claiming to be London’s oldest Japanese restaurant (although originally it operated a couple of streets away), this Marylebone veteran just off Baker Street has always had its pros and cons. The main plus is its traditional sushi and other fare incorporating “super-fresh fish”. On the downside, critics have perennially found it OTT pricewise; and even fans – who say it’s “super-relaxed at the counter chatting with the friendly Itamae” – also note that “atmosphere can be a little lacking”.
Summary
This Marylebone veteran claims to be the longest-serving Japanese restaurant in London, and wins high ratings for its “consistent” classics, ranging from sushi to teppanyaki. Food writer and chef Simon Hopkinson was for many years a regular here, although it tends to fly under the radar these days.
For 33 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).
Have you eaten at Defune?
34 George St, London, W1U 7DP
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
|
|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £18.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
|
|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
34 George St, London, W1U 7DP
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Best Japanese restaurants nearby
Japanese restaurant in Marylebone
Japanese restaurant in Marylebone
Japanese restaurant in Marylebone
Best similarly priced restaurants nearby
Fish & seafood restaurant in Westminster
Chinese restaurant in Marylebone
British, Modern restaurant in Marylebone
