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Ukai

4.4 (671)
£41 and over
Japanese
240 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Ukai is known for it's exquisite modern Japanese cuisine featuring some signature dishes such as Hamachi Tiradito, Miso Black Cod, Pork Belly Bao Buns, and various vegetarian options. Alongside our handcrafted Signature Cocktails, we boast an extensive collection of Japanese whiskies.
The view of Portobello Road from the bar counter compliments the experience - Live music and DJ set every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Verros Alessandro
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Notting Hill
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 minute walk from Ladbroke Grove Station , 15 minutes walk from Notting Hill gate station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Experiences

  • 15% off on food

    15 May 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
    Enjoy a complimentary 15% off from a la carte menu, drinks not included
    15% off on food photo
  • 20% off on food on Saturday

    15 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025
    Enjoy 20% off on your food bill on Every Saturday
    20% off on food on Saturday photo

What 671 people are saying

Ukai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • West London

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • West London

    Healthy

  • West London

    Hot spot

  • West London

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West London

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukai in Notting Hill offers a vibrant dining experience with "great atmosphere" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing" food, including standout dishes like the black cod miso and lobster tail tempura. The cocktails, particularly the signature mojito and Roku negroni, are "delicious." A "beautiful experience" awaits with attentive staff.
671 Reviews
  1. Alfred

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fail to impress, great vibe, great food and service the attitude from the staff made the whole experience memorable. The food was very good, the sushi was nice and the Wagyu was to die for.

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  2. Jessica

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time at Ukai, this was my first visit but it will definitely not be my last. I was shocked to see a live dj on a Sunday but I was told it was because of the bank holiday which I thought was super cool. I’ve passed this place multiple times while out on portobello road and not coming here for drinks in the past was my biggest mistake! Definitely the best cocktails on portobello road. The food was also fantastic, although it wasn’t the cheapest food in Notting Hill it was definitely amazing value for money, everything was worth what I paid for (and I might have even paid more for it). Extremely friendly and attentive staff, I felt more at home here chatting to the staff and the managers than I do in my local. Would 100000% recommend !!

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  3. Lilly

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful vibe ! Beautiful service ! Great atmosphere

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  4. Antoine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    located on thE world famous Portobello road Ukai has exceptional Japanese cuisine, striking ambiance, and impeccable service. One of the best Japanese restaurants in London ! Highly recommend from me and all my friends! Perfect sushi, sashimi, Grilled fish, drinks and view

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  5. Nicole

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Came here for lunch.attentive and friendly staff. Good selection of wines. The seared tuna and the sizzling beef were the winners

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  6. Armando

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great lunch at Ukai. Our starters were very nice, the hamachi was very fresh. We had few cocktails at the bar and the signature mojito was delicious.

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  7. Luiz

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese restaurant in west London The service was excellent and the sushi platter we ordered was amazing. The black cod miso was very nice. We had few cocktails at the bar after dinner, great service from the bartender

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  8. Marcello

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ukai is by far the best restaurant in Notting Hill and is 100% worth a visit! The cocktails were very refreshing. The food is amazing. All dishes had their unique touch. My favourite was the Tuna pizza and the Lobster tail tempura. Great experience

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  9. Chriss

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful experience. The place it’s really beautiful. The staff were very attentive and professional. The black cod miso and the Roku negroni are definitely recommended . Cocktails and food are really nice. You can’t miss the yuzu lemon cheesecake

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  10. Patrick VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service at Ukai Portobello Road. This is the third time we have been recently and we have not been disappointed. We had the gyoza, sushi and miso soup and a couple of glasses of Chablis.

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FAQs

Ukai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07710 583161.

Ukai is rated 4.4 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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240 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Notting Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 minute walk from Ladbroke Grove Station , 15 minutes walk from Notting Hill gate station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Verros Alessandro
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
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