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AUN, London,

AUN

4.4
4.4
239 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
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  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Launched in October 2017, AUN is a small, independent restaurant bringing the Japanese concept of ‘wakon yosai’ to the heart of Stoke Newington.
This idea of learning western techniques without losing a Japanese spirit translates as imaginatively presented dishes that create delicious Japanese flavours using European ingredients alongside traditional ones.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7254 6500
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Masato Nezu
  • Area
    Stoke Newington
  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington Church Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Overground:Stoke Newington - Walking 13minsBus Stops: Stoke Newington Town Hall 73 | 476 | 393Abney Park 73 | 476 | 393
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

What 239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North London

    Innovative

  • North London

    Healthy

  • North London

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AUN offers an "amazing" lunch menu, providing great value with "fantastic" taster meals and "beautifully prepared" dishes. The "intimate dining experience" is complemented by a cozy atmosphere and charming service. While service can improve, AUN remains a "neighbourhood gem," ideal for special occasions with its "delicious" Japanese cuisine.
239 Reviews
  1. megan

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sadly quite disappointed with our meal here. The food and service weren’t great and it felt very overpriced for the quality

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  2. Josh

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the set menus (1 mixed, 1 vegan, £50 each) for Valentine's day with a bottle of white wine (£32) and the basque cheesecake (£7/8) for dessert. The food was very tasty and well presented but there just wasn't enough of it. We immediately went and got more food afterwards as we were still quite hungry - not something I'd expect from a £78pp meal. The restaurant has a nice ambience and interiors and the staff were friendly and attentive, but 90 minutes does feel a bit rushed and we (and the tables around us) were repeatedly informed they needed the table back soon whilst still eating. I appreciate Valentine's is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants but it felt like we were simply warming the seats for the next guests. An extra 15-20 minutes would have gone a long way. Overall we did have a nice evening and I'm glad it's ticked it off my list but I'm not convinced it was worth the money we paid and it wouldn't be high on my list of recommendations.

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  3. Joanne

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant ... and the new menu! Lovely calm atmosphere, great service and helpful staff. Food is absolutely delicous and love the cocktails. We'll be back soon.

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  4. Helena

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a terrible experience with the starter: they put mussels on a thick layer of what apparently was salt mixed with vinegar. Thinking it was meant to be eaten with the dish I took a big dollop of it and nearly suffocated. The waiter couldn’t care less even once I told him and my throat was horribly burnt. Other than that they were generally not attentive to cutlery (took away chopsticks without replacing them and such). The menu is now £50 and definitely not worth it. Will not go again.

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  5. Babak

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently visited this Aun as a group of five and had an overall enjoyable experience. The food was exceptional, with beautifully prepared dishes. The ambience was also delightful, creating a warm and inviting setting for our evening. However, the service fell short of expectations. We had to repeatedly request wine and food, which disrupted the flow of our meal. For a restaurant in this price range, we anticipated more attentive service. While we loved the food and atmosphere, improved service would elevate the experience to match the premium pricing.

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  6. Lisa

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch menu is AMAZING and such great value for money!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really beautiful food and amazing setting! Great service too.

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  8. Jevon

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Intimate dining experience with affordable, quality food. Had the tasting menu and sake tasting. Would recommend for value-for-money special occasions.

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  9. Ben

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch. Everything was amazing! Best Japanese I’ve had in a while.

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  10. Julian

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happily return and bring friends. Cannot say more …………

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FAQs

AUN is rated 4.4 stars by 239 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Google Map for AUN

178 Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16 0JL

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington Church Street
  • Area
    Stoke Newington
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Overground:Stoke Newington - Walking 13minsBus Stops: Stoke Newington Town Hall 73 | 476 | 393Abney Park 73 | 476 | 393
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Masato Nezu
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
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