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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Japanese restaurants in West London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Japanese by neighbourhood
4 restaurants
Japanese Omakase · ££££ · White City
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Endo's Business Card
This signature roll of tuna is wrapped in 'very delicate seaweed from Tokyo' and is described by critics as a 'lovely bite' that showcases the chef's precision with rice served at the 'correct body temperature.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Japanese · ££££ · Wimbledon
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Nigiri Selection
Described as 'nigiri of absolute luxury,' featuring 'luscious' kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) and 'delicate and elegant' shimaaji, all served on 'perfect, just-vinegared' rice.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Japanese / Sushi · ££££ · Notting Hill
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Temaki (Hand Rolls)
These "taco-like" rolls feature "glimmering sheets of salmon" or tuna diced into curved nori; they are the "stars of the show" and highlight the restaurant's signature casual style.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Japanese Omakase · ££££ · Notting Hill
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Alaskan King Crab (Taraba Kani)
Beautifully presented and already portioned for easy dipping into a 'rich ponzu butter,' this dish is consistently praised as a highlight of the experience.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.