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AKIRA Restaurant, London,

AKIRA Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1789 Reviews
£41 and over
Japanese

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Innovative
【Hours of Operation】
Tuesday - Saturday 
Lunch: 12:00pm-3:00pm (2:30pm kitchen closes) 
Afternoon Tea: 2:30 pm-5:00 pm (4:30 pm kitchen closes) 
Dinner: 6:00 pm-11:00 pm (10:00 pm kitchen closes)

【From 1st December】
12:00pm - 6:00pm (4:00pm kitchen closes)

ABOUT AKIRA

The Japanese restaurant, AKIRA, presents a dining experience based on its ‘trinity of cooking’ principles - food, tableware, and presentation.

Highlights of the menu include imaginative sushi specialties and chargrilled kushiyaki skewers made from umami-rich wagyu beef, seafood, and vegetables.

AKIRA was nominated for Best Luxury Restaurant, Best Culinary Experience, and Best Restaurant London at the 2022 British Restaurant Awards.

We welcome diners from the age of 4. We may occasionally be able to accommodate babies, but the number of highchairs available is limited, please contact the restaurant in advance to check if this will be possible.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–4:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3971 4646
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our private Tatami Room with seating up to 8 people is available in the evening from Tuesday-Saturday, with either Room Hire Plan or Course Plan. Please email us at info@akira-restaurant.co.uk for more details.
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AKIRA Restaurant offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the beautifully presented dishes, such as the wagyu beef and sushi. The ambiance is elegant and calming, ideal for special occasions. While it is pricey, the quality and variety justify the cost.

1,789 Reviews
  1. Francesca

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service, it is hard to find this service in London, very well done. Food delicious! Will come back again

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  2. Catherine

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, very different - lovely service, will definitely return! Thank you x

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best Japanese I have had in London for the the price.

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  4. Ali

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing restaurant, food delicious and staff were friendly I have great evening

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  5. Gene

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and felt like a special evening
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on January 28, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful evening with us. It’s always our goal to make each experience special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Simon

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place to eat. The staff are polite and friendly and the food excellent.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on January 25, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the service. Our team works hard to create a welcoming atmosphere, so it’s wonderful to know that it made your experience even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  7. Jeremy

    VIP

    Kent

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a brilliant dinner at AKIRA last Thursday. We opted for the 5 course wagyu menu and it was superb, especially the sashimi box and the wagyu with sushi and miso. The food was excellent. The service was impeccable with a great wine choice recommended to us. This is not a cheap meal but great value for the variety and quality. The whole experience was superb.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on January 28, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience with us at AKIRA. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the 5-course wagyu menu, especially the sashimi box and the wagyu with sushi and miso – those are certainly crowd favourites! We’re also glad to hear that the service and wine selection added to your experience. We take great pride in offering exceptional quality and variety, and your feedback truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable meal.

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  8. David

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Akira. The sushi bento box and wagyu beef salad we had for lunch was as good as any we have had outside Japan and a really worthwhile experience, especially coupled with a trip to the Japan House exhibition, "Looks Delicious".
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on January 25, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Akira and that both the sushi bento box and wagyu beef salad impressed you. It's fantastic to know that the experience lived up to your expectations, especially alongside the "Looks Delicious" exhibition at Japan House. We do hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals!

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  9. Claire

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience as always, this is my favourite Japanese restaurant in town.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on January 19, 2025
    I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to have you with us, and we're thrilled to be your favourite. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  10. Colin

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is exceptional. Service perfect and the setting is calming. We loved it.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on January 10, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. It was a pleasure having you, and we're so glad we could provide you with such a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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FAQs

AKIRA Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1789 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for AKIRA Restaurant

101-111 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–4:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3971 4646
  • Private party facilities
    Our private Tatami Room with seating up to 8 people is available in the evening from Tuesday-Saturday, with either Room Hire Plan or Course Plan. Please email us at info@akira-restaurant.co.uk for more details.
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