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ROBATA, London,

ROBATA

4.3
4.3
1813 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.

Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.

ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7287 5766
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Lee
  • Area
    Soho
  • Cross Street
    Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • 5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes and bottomless free flow prosecco for 1.5h with a 5 course menu set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco photo
  • Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu

    £60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes with our most premium set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu photo

What 1,813 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Robata offers a vibrant Japanese dining experience with "absolutely beautiful flavours" and an "energetic" atmosphere. Guests praise the "fantastic" and "heavenly" food, particularly the black cod and bao buns. While some found portions small or pricing high, the attentive service and delightful tasting menus ensure a memorable visit.

1,813 Reviews
  1. Dennis

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Black Cod is so tender and sushi are fresh and authentic! A gem in London

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  2. Caitlin

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for my partners birthday meal, we arrived quite early before our booking but the staff were happy to seat us a little earlier. The sake cocktail I had was delicious, and we ordered some gyozas, skewers and beed tataki, which all tasted fantastic. It’s a little pricey for the amount of food you get, however it is full of flavour and makes it worth the price. Would definitely recommend (:

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  3. Sherouq

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious 😋 highly recommend 👌🏻 the prices are higher than average 💲

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  4. Hannah

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best sushi I have ever had outside of Japan. I booked it for my sisters birthday and they gave her mochi ice cream as a birthday cake. Great service and loved watching the chef make the skewers. Loved it, definitely going back 💕

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  5. Uberto

    VIP

    London

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spicy roll, black cod, lomo & skewers all excellent . And sake great.

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  6. Greg

    VIP

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Generally always really good but the Gyozas weren’t hot this time around. Service is always pretty good.

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  7. Kevin

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A delicious tasting menu. Proportions were well balanced and varied. Service was also very attentive as well.

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  8. Jonathan

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was lovely and the price was fair for the more decadent ingredients like the black cod! It was a busy night and when the restaurant is full it's on the noisier side, but otherwise it was a great experience, would return.

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  9. Olivia

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Needs a freshen up - it feels tired in comparison to the competition in the area at the same price point. and lacking some ambience. Food was delicious. We ordered the tasting menu. Really loved the cod and the chicken. Really nice cocktails too. Do check the opening / closing times, as we were only told they were closing for a break at 3pm after our first course - we had booked in for 2pm. But they stretched to 3:30 for us which we appreciated. Waitresses were friendly and attentive.

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  10. Emmanuel/Doriane

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Too loud in the dining room but food was very nice

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ROBATA is rated 4.3 stars by 1813 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ROBATA

56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
  • Area
    Soho
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Lee
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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