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Ukai

4.4 (666)
£41 and over
Japanese
240 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL

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2 people
20:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 666 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
  • 4.2Value

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 offers a delightful dining experience in Notting Hill with "amazing" food, refreshing cocktails, and attentive service. Guests rave about the Tuna pizza, Lobster tail tempura, and Miso black cod. The "beautiful" atmosphere and "great vibe" are complemented by friendly staff, making it a must-visit destination.
666 Reviews
  1. Armando

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Luiz

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Rossella

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was fantastic! He was extremely attentive to detail and made us feel at ease at all points. He took pride in serving us and was helpful in selecting dishes. The food was delicious - seasoned well, came out very hot and presented beautifully. Thank you for a great experience.

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  7. Anika

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience at Ukai ,it was our first visit and the food ,ambience and the service was fantastic.Aditi made our experience worthy ,with her amazing recommendations,especially the lobster tempura and the miso black cod was finger -licking good ! Would definitely come back to try more .

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  8. Simam

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food it’s really good. Had very nice lunch. The swordfish carpaccio was delicious

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  9. Sam

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Food was amazing, we had loads of plates to share. Great vibe with the DJ and drinks were flowing. Would definitely return!

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  10. Michael

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a celebration, the restaurant has great atmosphere and nice view on Portobello Road. The food and drinks are really good. Excellent service The black cod miso and the Roku negroni 🔥

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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 666 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
20:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ukai

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
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
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