When the craving hits after 10pm, London still has you covered for Japanese food. From late-night ramen to izakaya small plates and cocktails, here are the spots that keep going when most kitchens have closed.
Central London: Soho & Covent Garden
Soho is your safest bet for late-night Japanese. Several restaurants keep kitchens open until 11pm or later on weekends.
Rock'n'roll ramen that keeps going. The late-night energy here matches the food: loud, fun, and deeply satisfying. The tonkotsu at 11pm hits different.
Underground izakaya atmosphere that thrives late at night. Pillowy bao buns and robata-grilled everything in a dark, atmospheric basement.
Casual charcoal grill in Soho. The late-night crowd here is excellent and the grilled skewers are perfect for sharing over drinks.
Yoshoku comfort food in Soho. Japanese pancakes and crispy katsu late into the evening. Good vibes guaranteed.
Mayfair & Knightsbridge
Glamorous contemporary Japanese in Knightsbridge. The late-night cocktails are excellent and the wagyu katsu sando makes the perfect late supper.
Mt Fuji-inspired dining in Mayfair. The downstairs robata grill with guest DJs is the real late-night experience.
The iconic modern Japanese restaurant. Zuma's bar and late-night dining has been a Knightsbridge institution for years.
East London
Tokyo-inspired tavern in Shoreditch with curated cocktails and izakaya small plates. Weekend DJs make Friday nights electric.
Heddon Street
Two floors of sake and washoku. The downstairs sake cellar is special for a late-night guided sake flight with traditional small plates.