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AKIRA Restaurant, London,

AKIRA Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1765 Reviews
£41 and over
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Good for business meals
【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.

What 1,765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • West London

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Akira Restaurant offers a "fantastic dining experience" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" and "absolutely delicious" Japanese cuisine, with attentive and friendly service. The modern, cozy ambiance complements their authentic dishes, including standout items like wagyu beef and afternoon tea. A must-visit for Japanese food lovers.

1,765 Reviews
  1. Ro

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding, with a great level of attention and the team was in sync, prepared, and always ready despite of being busy. Absolutely amazing, what a team! I will most certainly be back! Congratulations to the chef and team as they have our together a magnificent menu, evocative of Japan’s best restaurants in downtown Tokyo

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  2. Tim

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Akira are good at what they do. Order from the set menu and you'll not be disappointed - pitch perfect sashimi in their trademark "box of delights" - and how can you go wrong with wagyu beef, with a little sushi set and miso soup on the side? Nice room, thoughtful service, good range of drinks. It's not cheap, but you wouldn't want it to be.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Tim, thank you for your gracious words. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our wagyu omakase. Thank you for consistently choosing us and for taking the time to leave such a positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back.

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  3. Charles

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance. Portions could be bigger, but overall a fancy place for a date.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Charles, thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star rating! We’re thrilled that you had a positive experience with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back and provide you with an even better experience next time.

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  4. Chiara

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for the afternoon tea and wanted to order matcha latte from the menu. When asking about alternative milk options we were told there is no alternative, I find that interesting given matcha is being serviced with three types of alternative milks at the downstairs matcha counter. Even if just one alternative would be served in the restaurant it would be ok but just dismissing the request saying none available I find odd in 2024. The food overall was nice, the service not as friendly as you would hope.

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  5. Yaoyao

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Hours of operation are too short Opening hours are too short closing at five. The wait staff was a little less attentive to guests calling out. But the food was good.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024
    Dear Yaoyao, thank you for your valuable feedback. We are very sorry that you felt rushed . Please note, due to our internal operation needs of having to prepare, clean up and set up for the busy dinner service, we are unable to provide all day dining. Therefore, we would like to recommend earlier arrival if you wish to extend your seating time in the future. We are looking forward to welcome you back at Akira.

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  6. Weiying

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A regular to this restaurant but have noticed that sushi has gotten smaller, and some of the classic items on the menu have been swapped.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024
    Dear Weiying, we appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent visit to Akira. We take your feedback seriously and are addressing these issues with our kitchen team. We would be delighted to welcome back to our restaurant for a much better experience.

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  7. Ben

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is beautiful at Akira. The sashimi is a delight… the wagu is terrific and the toilets are sublime… if I could move in permanently I would x
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on 14 November 2024
    Thank you so much, Ben, for the 5-star review at Akira. We are glad you enjoyed the sashimi and Japanese wagyu steak. Our chefs will be happy to read this. We would be delighted to welcome you again.

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  8. Marita

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant, beautifully decorated and with great food. The service was excellent, staff were friendly, polite and attentive! Its pricey but the food quality seems to be top! We would definitely visit again!
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you, Marita, for your kind words and detailed feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our food and service. We strive to provide value through our quality ingredients and service. We’ll take your input into consideration. Looking forward to your next visit.

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  9. Panumat

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food use to be alot better than this. We normally go for a special occasion as we think the food is absolutely amazing. But today was different. Potato salad missing alot of other ingredients that they use to make. The grill are no longer served in a big hot stone. The mushrooms which is our favourite does not taste the same anymore as it not serve sizzling hot. Food taste good but wont be going back anymore.
    AKIRA RestaurantResponded on 9 November 2024
    We are sorry to the food didn’t meet your taste preferences. We value your input and will consider it in our kitchen’s quality control. We will look into improvement immediately.

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  10. Alyouchka

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food , love the place , perfect service , thank you Akira

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AKIRA Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1765 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for AKIRA Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining
  • 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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