Japanese food in London does not have to mean a £150 omakase. Some of the city's best Japanese restaurants offer incredible lunch deals, set menus and budget-friendly bowls that prove great food and good value are not mutually exclusive.

Best Ramen Lunch Deals

Tonkotsu
from £9.95

The set lunch (ramen + side + drink for £9.95) is one of London's best deals. Seasonal ramen rotation means there's always something new, and the quality punches way above its price.

Soho · Tottenham Court Road
Heddon Yokocho
from £9.99

Monday and Tuesday retro ramen deals at £9.99. The Sapporo miso is excellent. Retro 70s Tokyo alleyway vibes right off Regent Street.

Regent Street · Piccadilly Circus
Koi Ramen Bar
from £9

Budget tonkotsu across south London. Five locations, consistently good bowls that won't break the bank. Add the matcha ice cream dessert for a nice finish.

Brixton · Victoria Line
Menya Ramen House
from £10

No-frills counter spot with 48-hour broth. The house special ramen has real depth. Cash preferred.

Bloomsbury · Russell Square

Best Udon & Noodle Deals

Marugame Udon
from £6

Sanuki udon with machines imported from Japan. 10 locations, noodles made fresh in front of you. Tempura add-ons are freshly fried. Incredible value.

Liverpool Street · Central Line
Misato
from £8

Budget bento and curry udon in Soho. Bring cash. Don't expect ambiance, expect flavour. The curry udon is hearty and satisfying.

Soho · Leicester Square
Taro
from £8

Casual bento, donburi and noodles. Honest, affordable Japanese food. The bento boxes are great value across multiple locations.

Soho · Piccadilly Circus

Best Comfort Food Deals

Kulu Kulu
from £7

Conveyor belt sushi and curry in Soho. Cheap, cheerful, surprisingly authentic for the price. One of the cheapest proper Japanese meals in central London.

Soho · Piccadilly Circus
Okan
from £10

Tiny Osakan home-cooking canteen. Worth the queue for the most authentic okonomiyaki in London.

Waterloo · Northern Line
Jeux Jeux
from £12.50

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki near the South Bank. The classic from £12.50 is filling and flavourful. Add prawns for the full experience.

South Bank · Waterloo
CoCo Ichibanya
from £10

Japan's #1 curry chain. Fully customisable — spice, rice, toppings, everything. The chicken katsu is the classic order.

Bond Street · Central Line
Budget tip Many mid-range and even fine dining Japanese restaurants offer significantly cheaper lunch menus. Sushi Atelier does lunch sets from £30, Tokii from £28, and Robata's early bird is £25 for three courses. Always check the lunch menu.

Best Cafe & Bakery Deals

Happy Sky Bakery
from £4

Award-winning shokupan, yuzu custard tarts and pillow-soft melon pan. Go early — the shokupan sells out fast.

Fitzrovia · Tottenham Court Road
TSUJIRI
from £5

Founded in 1860 by tea master Riemon Tsuji. The soft serve matcha ice cream is the signature. Over 160 years of matcha expertise.

Soho · Piccadilly Circus