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Best Japanese restaurants in the UK →
At Hotori, patience is rewarded.
Listed first among the best Japanese restaurants in London.
In the news
評判 Press & praise.
What critics, guides and the trade press have written about Hotori — each with its date and a link to the source.
In the guides
The Hotel Journal
The best Asian restaurants in London, England →
One of London's most exciting Japanese openings in recent years
Listed fourth among the best Asian restaurants in London.
Harden's
as if each skewer is the very best part of the Sunday roast that you were holding out for
Jay Rayner, Financial Times — as quoted by Harden's
Reviews
Financial Times
Jay Rayner's new favourite yakitori restaurant →
As good as any yakitori restaurant I have tried in Tokyo, and better than many there.
The beak-to-tail menu is as good if not better than many in Tokyo
Luxuriate Life Magazine
Beak To Tail: A Saturday Omakase Experience at Hotori London →
Lastly, do not miss the bonjiri.
Soboro Don is a dish to be celebrated
Capital A List
Hotori Yakitori Restaurant London Review →
minimalist décor with clean lines, natural wood finishes, and an inviting warmth
Nigella Lawson
Nigella Lawson
…booking a table in a frenzy of greedy anticipation!
News
Supper Magazine
Hotori lands at Sanderson London →
A 2026 residency at Sanderson London, now finished.
Harden's
Dine Out Magazine
Restaurant Online
'Beak to tail' yakitori restaurant Hotori to open in Holborn →
Hot Dinners
Holborn's the spot for a new yakitori 'beak to tail' restaurant Hotori →
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