REVIEWS
Anonymous visited on Thu, 30 July 2026
A truly enjoyable lunch with great care taken in the preparation and
cooking of the finest of food with an open and friendly team providing it.
Reviewed on Fri, 31 July 2026
Philip Chopin visited on Wed, 29 July 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed the food here and great service.
Reviewed on Thu, 30 July 2026
Anonymous visited on Tue, 28 July 2026
Delicious food - I can't believe I waited this long to return. Highly
recommended. The quality of the proteins is excellent.
Reviewed on Wed, 29 July 2026
Iva visited on Thu, 23 July 2026
I wish I could give more than just 5 stars! This was one of the best Japanese
restaurants ever anywhere (incl Japan!) I will dream about some dishes incl
wagyu tataki, scallop tempura, lobster roll... And such calm cozy
atmosphere in a busy off Carnaby street area and supernice staff!!! Arigato
to the whole team!
Reviewed on Fri, 24 July 2026
Andy visited on Tue, 21 July 2026
Fantastic food, very fresh, delicious and great service. Sake pairing was
excellent. Will definitely visit again.
Reviewed on Thu, 23 July 2026
Anonymous visited on Tue, 21 July 2026
Great! Food is carefully prepared and delicious. Reasonably priced. Space is
small but sitting at counter is fun. Vibe is stylish annd informal. Good
service.
Reviewed on Wed, 22 July 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 18 July 2026
Great date spot! Incredible food!
Reviewed on Mon, 20 July 2026
Anne & Brian visited on Sat, 11 July 2026
Excellent food, innovative and delicious creations, welcoming staff,
attentive service. Prices put it into 'occasional treat' territory but what a
treat it is! Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Sun, 12 July 2026
Anonymous visited on Fri, 03 July 2026
Great as always. Thank you Himi team
Reviewed on Sat, 04 July 2026
Paul Jacob visited on Tue, 02 June 2026
A standout amid so much quality local competition. Jewel-like omakase
imaginatively conceived, exquisitely executed, every dish deliciously
memorable—we’ll be back
Reviewed on Fri, 03 July 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 27 June 2026
We had a great dinner in HIMI:) Some might argue that the portions are
quite small, but all the dishes were well executed and delicious! The udon
noodles were the best we have had ever..! Thank you for a wonderful
experience
Reviewed on Sun, 28 June 2026
Nikhil Adwalpalkar visited on Fri, 26 June 2026
Excellent food and service. Very inventive dishes and fantastic produce.
Hungarian wine and whiskey a real treat
Reviewed on Sat, 27 June 2026
Kris visited on Fri, 26 June 2026
Great food and great team behind the counter
Reviewed on Sat, 27 June 2026
Nancy Silk visited on Thu, 25 June 2026
Amazing and perfect! Every plate was beautiful and delicious!
Reviewed on Fri, 26 June 2026
Anonymous visited on Wed, 24 June 2026
Thank you. From the Grace is welcome to the beautiful service to the
impeccable food. That tofu? And the quality of the fish? It’s so cool you
care deeply about what you do. Can’t wait to come back.
Reviewed on Thu, 25 June 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 20 June 2026
Exceptional food and excellent service. Amazing cocktails too. A hidden
gem. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on Mon, 22 June 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 20 June 2026
Delicious food and fantastic service. Thank you!
Reviewed on Sun, 21 June 2026
Rui Pang visited on Wed, 17 June 2026
Extraordinary! Love everything we had at HIMI and will definitely come
back.
Reviewed on Thu, 18 June 2026
Kat Chan visited on Sat, 13 June 2026
Perfect meal, excellent service, can’t wait to come back! Thank you so
much.
Reviewed on Sun, 14 June 2026
David visited on Sat, 13 June 2026
This is a real gem in London. For me the best Japanese in the city.
Everything is just fab. The staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on Sun, 14 June 2026
EVAN Rosen visited on Fri, 12 June 2026
A perfect meal. Izakaya in London. Who woulda thought?
Reviewed on Sun, 14 June 2026
Anonymous visited on Wed, 03 June 2026
Fantastic food and service!
Reviewed on Thu, 04 June 2026
qi ian visited on Sat, 23 May 2026
One of the best that London has to offer
Reviewed on Sun, 24 May 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 02 May 2026
Food and services are top notch. Fresh and thoughtfully sourced
ingredients. The robata trout dish is incredible, amazing texture. Second
visit and all the dishes were delicious. Slightly lower note for the morels
tempura, which were good but we’re not tasting much of mushrooms.
Reviewed on Fri, 22 May 2026
Steve visited on Sat, 07 March 2026
What an absolutely superb restaurant. Food to die for, brilliant staff, cosy
atmosphere - I couldn't fault it if I tried. My partner is GF and this
restaurant had a huge selection of GF options. I will return and you will too
if you try it. A simply perfect 1st anniversary dinner!!
Reviewed on Tue, 10 March 2026
Alberto visited on Sat, 07 March 2026
Fantastic from start to finish. Refined and prepared as a Michelin-starred
restaurant. We shall visit the place again.
Reviewed on Mon, 09 March 2026
Robert Cheng visited on Thu, 05 March 2026
Food is excellent
Reviewed on Mon, 09 March 2026
Anonymous visited on Tue, 03 March 2026
We had a great time at Himi, with welcoming service and excellent food.
The mushrooms & shrimp were highlights.
Reviewed on Thu, 05 March 2026
Eve White visited on Sat, 28 February 2026
Love this place!!
Reviewed on Mon, 02 March 2026
Daphna visited on Wed, 25 February 2026
Himi is a wonderful restaurant: Great food, beautiful presentation, excellent
service, warm and friendly atmosphere. highly recommended!
Reviewed on Fri, 27 February 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 21 February 2026
Expérience incroyable. Produits ultra frais. Saveurs, textures, tout est au
rendez-vous. Équipe d’une grande gentillesse. Asseyez-vous au comptoir et
ne manquez pas de de rouvrir les sakés.
Reviewed on Mon, 23 February 2026
Ash visited on Thu, 19 February 2026
All of the food was absolutely flawless - from taste to texture. All the items
and their accompaniment of sauces and dashi were perfectly balanced. We
tried a wide range of items including the Tori Karaage (amazing texture and
juiciness!), Hotate - really well put together seasoning, to the Onigiri with
ochazuke, kamo udon (both had wonderful dashi flavour) to the ōtoro
which was belt in the mouth delicious. We also got some items from their
specials including the wagyu tataki and a very rare to find in London dish,
the mimigā and they were also super tasty.
Reviewed on Sat, 21 February 2026
Anonymous visited on Wed, 18 February 2026
Food is excellent - highlights for me were the scallops, robata dishes and
temakis. Ambience is great - small enough to feel cosy but not
uncomfortable.
Reviewed on Fri, 20 February 2026
Anthony visited on Sat, 14 February 2026
HIMI is one of our all-time favourite restaurants. We were first introduced
to Tamas and Tomoko's incredible food (and service) at their omakase
restaurant ROJI. We were overjoyed to be able to dine at their new
restaurant, HIMI, for the third time this Valentine's Day. We always choose
to sit at the chef's counter; this is the best experience as we get to see
Tamas and Tomoko, as well as their skilled colleagues, in action. Everyone is
so friendly, the sake choice is amazing (as are the sake recommendations!),
and the food is genuinely sensational. My wife and I both say that the
'KINOKO HOUBA-YAKI' (Char-grilled 6 Kinds Assorted Mushroom with
Walnut Miso) is easily the best mushroom dish we have ever had. The
'ISOBE-AGE' (Hand Dived Scottish Scallop Tenpura, Seaweed, Sea Urchin
Salt) is an old favourite from ROJI; we could eat a whole table full of them.
And for the first time, we tried 'SHIKA KUNKO-YAKI' (Char-grilled Fallow
Deer, Juniper, Parsnip Puree, Chanterelles); this must be the best venison I
have ever tried. The dishes are creative and beautifully executed.
Everything is cooked to perfection. Thank you, Tamas and Tomoko (and
colleagues), for making every trip to HIMI an incredibly special experience.
We will hopefully see you again soon!
Reviewed on Sun, 15 February 2026
Tetsu Mogi visited on Wed, 11 February 2026
Great
Reviewed on Thu, 12 February 2026
Francesca visited on Tue, 10 February 2026
Our second time at Himi. This time for my boyfriend's birthday. The most
impeccable, warm service. The most magnificent food. A true gem.
Reviewed on Thu, 12 February 2026
Constance visited on Thu, 05 February 2026
Absolutely wonderful experience. Amazing, attentive and caring staff,
wonderful food, everything was perfect. Felt like being in Japan.
Reviewed on Fri, 06 February 2026
Will visited on Fri, 30 January 2026
Amazing
Reviewed on Mon, 02 February 2026
Nuri visited on Thu, 29 January 2026
Fantastic experience at HIMI, what a gem of a gem place. We celebrated my
birthday and staff couldn’t be more attentive. Every dish was so so good
and truffle tuna temakis with venison were our absolute favourite. You can
taste the quality of every ingredient and appreciate the freshness and great
combo of flavour. Old meets new, traditional meets neo! We will be back
❤️
Reviewed on Fri, 30 January 2026
Anonymous visited on Wed, 28 January 2026
Very lovely food. Slightly overpriced but totally worth it. Great little
restaurant, highly recommend.
Reviewed on Thu, 29 January 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 24 January 2026
Delicious food and delightful staff
Reviewed on Tue, 27 January 2026
Anonymous visited on Wed, 21 January 2026
どの料理もとても美味しかったです。 接客対応もとてもフレンドリー
で丁寧でした。 また利用します。
Reviewed on Fri, 23 January 2026
Will visited on Wed, 21 January 2026
Excellent. Great set menu. Incredible food.
Reviewed on Thu, 22 January 2026
Curtis visited on Sat, 17 January 2026
Best Japanese restaurant I’ve visited in London. Beautiful food, attentive
service and good value for money.
Reviewed on Tue, 20 January 2026
Indi Rajpal visited on Fri, 16 January 2026
This was my second visit, and it surpassed the first in every way. My guest
was genuinely amazed by the experience, with each dish expertly cooked
and telling its own unique story. The staff's courteous service made the
evening even more special—truly a perfect night.
Reviewed on Sat, 17 January 2026
Nikki Ernst visited on Tue, 13 January 2026
Delicious Japanese spot
Reviewed on Wed, 14 January 2026
Ariane visited on Sat, 29 November 2025
After a few amazing diners at Roji, it is a pleasure to follow Tamas and
Tomoko at Himi. What a feast! Everything was incredible. The food, the
service, the place.
Reviewed on Sun, 30 November 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 22 November 2025
Fantastic food and service. Sit at the bar and watch the magic!
Reviewed on Sun, 23 November 2025
Burcin visited on Sat, 22 November 2025
Definitely one of the best Japanese in town!
Reviewed on Sun, 23 November 2025
Marta visited on Thu, 20 November 2025
great service and food. a gem in soho
Reviewed on Sun, 23 November 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 18 November 2025
Food is very good, sushi selection was delicious and a bit different though it
took some time to be served. Sashimis were great and the robata prawn a
very welcomed surprise. The window counter is a bit narrow but the
impecable service helped feeling welcomed. There’s a bit of an issue, the
wine list is in the expensive side and there aren’t many options to choose
from. Thought is ver interesting selection.
Reviewed on Wed, 19 November 2025
Mark Bowden visited on Sat, 15 November 2025
Had a great experience at the restaurant. Staff & service were excellent.
Reviewed on Mon, 17 November 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 15 November 2025
Perfect, thank you.
Reviewed on Sun, 16 November 2025
Frank visited on Fri, 14 November 2025
It’s nice as the food is ease a very limited menu But saying now what they
do is done very very well
Reviewed on Sun, 16 November 2025
Edward visited on Thu, 13 November 2025
A very cosy place with an authentic feel. Lonely team of people, and
outstanding food quality very reasonably priced. I will absolutely
recommend to others.
Reviewed on Sat, 15 November 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 12 November 2025
It's an amazing restaurant with super-friendly staff who prepare the food in
front of you and recommend amazing dishes. Every dish was delicious.
However, it was expensive for what you got. I would therefore recommend
it for a special date night.
Reviewed on Thu, 13 November 2025
Hreidar Mar visited on Sat, 08 November 2025
Loved the restaurant!
Reviewed on Sun, 09 November 2025
HAMISH BARRON visited on Sat, 08 November 2025
Fantastic food, one of the best Japanese restaurants I've experienced. The
Team had good knowledge of the sake, and the chefs were exceptional in
terms of flavour and simplicity. A real hidden gem!
Reviewed on Sun, 09 November 2025
Samuel visited on Fri, 07 November 2025
Excellent meal. Lovely service. Fantastic food. Highly recommended and will
visit again soon.
Reviewed on Sat, 08 November 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 28 October 2025
We particularly appreciated that one of our party had to leave early and a
plate of sushi was brought for him so that he didn't have to miss out on it.
Reviewed on Fri, 07 November 2025
Mathew Chan visited on Thu, 06 November 2025
The best izakaya in London!
Reviewed on Fri, 07 November 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 05 November 2025
This restaurant is so so good!
Reviewed on Thu, 06 November 2025
IAN OZANNE visited on Tue, 04 November 2025
An excellent lunch. good value and friendly efficient service.
Reviewed on Wed, 05 November 2025
Ally visited on Tue, 04 November 2025
Love weekday lunch omasake, like it too mych I don’t want to share with
strangers but good friends of mine only 😂 see you again sooner no later
❤️
Reviewed on Wed, 05 November 2025
Oliver visited on Sat, 01 November 2025
This is a small, cozy restaurant with the kitchen in full view. The service was
fantastic and the food was even better. A truly fantastic experience!
Reviewed on Mon, 03 November 2025
Galice Anaelle visited on Sat, 01 November 2025
Service très agréable, cuisine raffinée. Je recommande fortement
Reviewed on Mon, 03 November 2025
Geart visited on Fri, 31 October 2025
Wonderful
Reviewed on Sat, 01 November 2025
Susannah visited on Fri, 24 October 2025
I visited HIMI for lunch to celebrate my birthday earlier in the week, and I
was so impressed by the whole experience. We were made to feel very
welcome on arrival and were offered a choice of seating. We sat at the bar
where we could see the chefs preparing food for us and the other guests,
which is fascinating to watch. We chose the set lunch menu, and were very
happy we did. All the dishes were great, but I have to give special praise for
the savoury custard, a particular favourite of mine, and the exquisite sushi.
We were very full, but managed to eat the irresistible quince sorbet and
hojicha ice cream. The pacing of the meal was perfect, unhurried but no
long waits either. I literally have no criticisms at all!
Reviewed on Sat, 01 November 2025
Teri visited on Thu, 30 October 2025
Great selection of dishes - izakaya concept but made to an elevated style,
well broken down menu to have a smaller or larger meal solo or in group,
sake in lovely condition
Reviewed on Sat, 01 November 2025
Karen visited on Tue, 28 October 2025
The entire experience was excellent! The food was the best sushi we've
ever had!
Reviewed on Fri, 31 October 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 18 September 2025
Unbelievably authentic meal - my taste buds exploded at every bite. The
chicken starter and the scallop were our absolute favourites but everything
was amazing.
Reviewed on Fri, 19 September 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 11 September 2025
Loved sitting at the bar to eat. I was on my own as my friend couldn't make
it and they made me feel very welcome by chatting to me and ensuring I
was emjoying the food. The food was superb, especially the sushi. The
menu is very clear and realtively siple which makes ordering easier. They do
a few things but do them really well.
Reviewed on Mon, 15 September 2025
Johan visited on Thu, 11 September 2025
One of the best in London
Reviewed on Mon, 15 September 2025
Peter Wells visited on Thu, 11 September 2025
Probably my favourite restaurant in London. Tamas and teams serve the
most delicious, inventive food in a fun buzzy atmosphere. I love it!
Reviewed on Sat, 13 September 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 06 September 2025
Felt cosy and welcomed dining at the bar counter. Food was super tasty
with creative culinary, I’d definitely go back again!
Reviewed on Mon, 08 September 2025
Kenneth visited on Sat, 06 September 2025
Big things in a little place. Great care and preparation of the menu. Hard
working and helpful kitchen and staff. Sake and cocktails selected and
curated with care. Delicious dishes.
Reviewed on Sun, 07 September 2025
Lucas visited on Sat, 30 August 2025
Incredible dining experience being sat at the chef’s counter - the attention
to detail and flawless execution was a real joy. Highly appreciated the
generous extra nigiri when we communicated that we were dining to
celebrate a birthday!
Reviewed on Sun, 31 August 2025
Ken visited on Thu, 28 August 2025
Even by Roji / Himi Standards, this was probably the best Japanese meal
We have eaten. Ever. Including in Japan. Paired with the HIMI Sakes which
were remarkable; Mimurosugi, Noon Crescent, and Koueigiku Sake. Thank
you for the most memorable meal yet. We preferred the table, to counter
seating - a little quiteter, and more legroom!
Reviewed on Fri, 29 August 2025
Brent visited on Wed, 27 August 2025
Amazing food and drink in an intimate setting. Will be back!
Reviewed on Fri, 29 August 2025
Daniel Karlsson visited on Tue, 26 August 2025
On of the best Japanese restaurant experiences outside of Japan. Fantastic
service and fantastic food.
Reviewed on Fri, 29 August 2025
Imaan visited on Wed, 27 August 2025
Really great food and sake, one of the stand out restaurants I've been to
this year
Reviewed on Thu, 28 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 27 August 2025
Great food and service. Atmosphere a bit subdued but it was the last lunch
sitting. Not inexpensive!
Reviewed on Thu, 28 August 2025
Niklas visited on Fri, 22 August 2025
Incredible evening and amazing food. Sitting at the counter proved to be
the perfect decision. It was a pleasure to observe Tamas and the rest of the
staff prepare each dish with precision and focus. Every single item was
delicious and we‘ll definitely be back.
Reviewed on Sun, 24 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 23 August 2025
Incredible food - totally unique but every dish had a wow factor we loved
it!!! Quite expensive but not out with restaurants of similar caliber - would
book here again in a heart beat
Reviewed on Sun, 24 August 2025
Shamrez visited on Thu, 21 August 2025
Amazing Japanese restaurant in the heart of Soho, finally! The level of care
in the detail is a joy to watch and the warm service was very appreciated.
Excellent selection of sake to pair with the food.
Reviewed on Sun, 24 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 22 August 2025
Awesome vibes and executed perfectly. Friendly, knowledgeable and
welcoming staff. Just the best food and venue!
Reviewed on Sat, 23 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 20 August 2025
Fabulous meal! Will be recommending and hope to return soon.
Reviewed on Fri, 22 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 19 August 2025
We are so lucky to find HIMI. Their dishes are very authentic and nostalgic
for us as Japanese but have a lot of creativity as well. We also loved that
they chose the ingredients from local, within London and UK which made
their dishes more special. Their hospitality was also amazing! Casual but also
sophisticated atmosphere. We will definitely come back.
Reviewed on Wed, 20 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 16 August 2025
What a lovely meal and service. Thank you so much!!
Reviewed on Sun, 17 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 14 August 2025
Excellent lunch at Himi. First class
Reviewed on Fri, 15 August 2025
Danielle visited on Sat, 09 August 2025
A great experience. The food was wonderful, just perfect, we loved it.
Highlights were the wagyu beef and the chicken karaage. The perfect place
to while away an evening with great food and drink. We'll be back!
Reviewed on Thu, 14 August 2025
Tanja visited on Thu, 07 August 2025
Absolutely out-of-mind good! Everything was just perfect from start to
finish. The sushi chefs all greeted us when we arrived, we had a nice table in
quiet but cozy environment. The food was mindblowing good - tried also
their wague starter which was incredible. Really attentive waiters as well,
our glasses kept being filled up, with great small talk and good
recommendations. Just in general could not recommend this enough!
Reviewed on Sat, 09 August 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 21 June 2025
Delicious food, excellent service, highly recommended
Reviewed on Sun, 22 June 2025
LUCIE visited on Thu, 19 June 2025
Delicious food & great service - we had a wonderful team lunch here as a
table of x 10. Will definitely be back.
Reviewed on Fri, 20 June 2025
Kathryn visited on Wed, 18 June 2025
Our server Yayoi was so lovely and helpful
Reviewed on Fri, 20 June 2025
Henry Man visited on Sat, 14 June 2025
Sat a the bar area, very cool to see the chef’s in their element and manage
to have a brief chat with them. Both hot food and sushi were fantastic.
Highlights were the toro sushi, and the special seared British Wagyu.
Reviewed on Mon, 16 June 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 12 June 2025
Counter seated. Amazing interaction with all serving staff. Sorry don’t know
names. But, co-owner, Hungarian, is so passionate and despite his work
load, genuinely excited to share information re: each dish and answer all the
questions we asked. And his attention to sourcing and preparation is
incredible. Ditto for the gentleman who prepared the sushi. Even offered
(despite us being super stuffed) complimentary nigiri with squid and
bergamot. And the maitre’d (lady who welcomed us) and sommelier (young
lady). Great knowledge of sake and gave great recommendations. And
offered a complimentary sake as they overheard it’s my birthday next week.
What did I like most; scallop. Fried chicken 2 ways; rice ball in dashi; squid
and trout belly nigiri; uni temaki; cookies and sake infused cream. Covered a
lot of the menu but will be back to try other things soon. Congratulations
on a great addition to the London dining scene!
Reviewed on Fri, 13 June 2025
Dan Romanelli visited on Wed, 11 June 2025
Wonderful experience! From introducing us to sparkling sake to offering up
perfect recommendations, the time was superb.
Reviewed on Thu, 12 June 2025
Debora visited on Sat, 07 June 2025
One of the best places in London - fantastic food, drinks, experience and
ambiance. Sat at the counter and exchanged a lot with talented sushi maker
Henry. Looking forward to going back!
Reviewed on Mon, 09 June 2025
Keith visited on Sat, 07 June 2025
Wonderful meal and extremely attentive and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Sun, 08 June 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 06 June 2025
Exquisite innovative Japanese, everything we ate was so beautifully
conceived and really delicious. 'Izakaya' seems a slight misnomer since this
type of food is pretty high-end but at the same time, the friendly staff and
welcoming atmosphere make the experience accessible to anyone who
appreciates it.
Reviewed on Sat, 07 June 2025
Debbie visited on Wed, 04 June 2025
Simply the most delicious food, melt in the mouth blue fin tuna, divine
scallops and luxurious lobster. The BEST Japanese food in London!
Reviewed on Thu, 05 June 2025
Mark visited on Fri, 30 May 2025
Himi is a charming restaurant, tucked away off Carnaby Street. Staff and
Manager wonderfully welcoming, informative on the menu and very helpful.
The food is delicious, beautifully cooked served as modest sharing plates -
just right for all!
Reviewed on Sun, 01 June 2025
Jane visited on Fri, 30 May 2025
Absolutely delicious food; each selection was a delight and a surprise. Great
service too.
Reviewed on Sun, 01 June 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 29 May 2025
Excellent
Reviewed on Sat, 31 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 29 May 2025
Amazing food in all lovely little restaurant. We sat at the bar and talked to
the chefs whilst they cooked us our delicious dinner.
Reviewed on Fri, 30 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 29 May 2025
We had a wonderful meal! Incredible food and a lovely calm atmosphere in
the rear dining room! Will definitely book again!
Reviewed on Fri, 30 May 2025
Riyad visited on Tue, 27 May 2025
excellent all round .. the mackerel nigiri flavours were slightly over-
powering.
Reviewed on Thu, 29 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 27 May 2025
I was in the dining room. As I have mobility difficulties upstairs would not
be comfortable for me The food was brilliant
Reviewed on Wed, 28 May 2025
Gareth Stoppani visited on Sat, 24 May 2025
Service fantastic, every dish delicious, lovely setting. Full marks!
Reviewed on Sun, 25 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 23 May 2025
An excellent dining experience. Delicious food and great service.
Congratulations on this achievement. I will be back again. Arigatou
gozaimasu. Köszönöm szépen.
Reviewed on Sun, 25 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 24 May 2025
The best
Reviewed on Sun, 25 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 23 May 2025
HIMI was as excellent as I had hoped, based on the reviews I had read. A
welcoming atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, and outstanding food. My
friend and I both loved it.
Reviewed on Sun, 25 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 21 May 2025
An authentic Japanese experience.
Reviewed on Fri, 23 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 21 May 2025
Amazing
Reviewed on Thu, 22 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 20 May 2025
Absolutely stunning Japanese food!
Reviewed on Thu, 22 May 2025
Stephan visited on Fri, 25 April 2025
Delicious food
Reviewed on Sat, 26 April 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 23 April 2025
We had a lovely evening. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed and the
service & food were excellent.
Reviewed on Fri, 25 April 2025
Matthew Purkis visited on Sat, 19 April 2025
The best Japanese food we’ve ever had! The vibe was incredible. The staff
were chatty, knowledgeable and welcoming. Even when we had to move
our booking they were very accommodating. 10/10 - get down there.
Highlights were the prawn dish, the chicken two ways, the hand rolls and
any sushi. Even the brown butter edamame was special
Reviewed on Mon, 21 April 2025
Toby Labdon visited on Sat, 19 April 2025
Absolutely perfect, service with a smile, exceptional food and atmosphere.
The chicken!!! Wow
Reviewed on Sun, 20 April 2025
Sanjay Chandran visited on Sat, 19 April 2025
The food was amazing - complex yet subtle flavours leaves you wanting
more. Numerous visits required. Service was polite and friendly.
Reviewed on Sun, 20 April 2025
Astrid visited on Thu, 17 April 2025
We dined at Himi for the first time the other night and loved everything,
from the cosy ambience, the friendly service and the delicious food. Great
sake menu too. Can't wait to be back! Astrid and Gary
Reviewed on Sat, 19 April 2025
Iwan visited on Tue, 15 April 2025
Absolutely impeccable, full marks!
Reviewed on Thu, 17 April 2025
Pattaneeya visited on Sat, 12 April 2025
Everything we ordered was sublime. HIMI advertises itself as an izakaya, but
the quality of both the food and service rivals that of high-end Japanese
restaurants in Tokyo—far beyond the average izakaya. The service was
prompt, attentive, and friendly. All the ingredients were fresh, well-
seasoned, and cooked to perfection—from the sushi station to the grill and
deep-fried stations. We will certainly be back again!
Reviewed on Sun, 13 April 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 12 April 2025
Fish was as good as any I can remember eating I would like a steamed rice
to eat with the sashimi I have rebooked
Reviewed on Sun, 13 April 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 10 April 2025
Highly recommend mushrooms. Tomas a nd team were welcoming, together
with high quality ingredients and culinary skills makes Himi an excellent
place to savour new flavours.
Reviewed on Sat, 12 April 2025
Micol visited on Wed, 09 April 2025
Fantastic
Reviewed on Fri, 11 April 2025
Anna visited on Tue, 08 April 2025
Excellent food, very pleasant service
Reviewed on Wed, 09 April 2025
Alex Burns visited on Fri, 04 April 2025
Absolutely amazing! Great sake, and the food is first class.from delightful
tuna belly that melts on your tongue to fresh and perfectly prepared
wagyu, you simply must stop in and eat here! Perhaps one of the best
Japanese meals outside of Japan..
Reviewed on Sun, 06 April 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 01 April 2025
Fantastic
Reviewed on Wed, 02 April 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 29 March 2025
Fantastic food, together with great service. A winning combination!
Reviewed on Mon, 31 March 2025
Sheridan visited on Wed, 26 March 2025
Best meal I’ve had in a long time. I felt like I’d been transported back to
Japan. Everything served was prepared perfectly. Also loved being sat in
front of the chefs to see the preparation in action. 10/10 would
recommend.
Reviewed on Fri, 28 March 2025
Bryn visited on Fri, 21 March 2025
Sat at the bar enjoying refined flavoursome plates accompanied by delicious
drinks and friendly chats with members of the team. a warm and wondrous
wedding anniversary eve.
Reviewed on Mon, 24 March 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 22 March 2025
Best quality produce, superb preparation of traditional yet modern
Japanese dishes. Perfect balance of flavors, impeccable sake selection and
one of a kind dessert. Ambiance is tranquil yet inviting with a great
atmosphere and lighting. Would go back every week!
Reviewed on Sun, 23 March 2025
Joao visited on Wed, 19 March 2025
Fantastic! Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on Fri, 21 March 2025
Mathias visited on Fri, 14 March 2025
Amazing evening. Food and service were both outstanding!
Reviewed on Sun, 16 March 2025
Murray visited on Wed, 12 March 2025
All in, best I’ve been to in London!
Reviewed on Fri, 14 March 2025
Monique visited on Wed, 12 March 2025
It is evident that much care and thought goes into the conception,
preparation, and delivery of the food. The food was fresh, innovative, and
delicious. The service was thoughtful and kind. We will be back.
Reviewed on Fri, 14 March 2025
Hugh visited on Wed, 12 March 2025
Hugely impressed by every element of Himi, especially the food but also
the service, decor and atmosphere. The counter area seemed very cramped
but I know some people enjoy this kind of atmosphere; we were very happy
with our table in the quieter but still buzzy dining room. All food was
excellent but must single out particularly the fried chicken, prawn robata,
beef tartare and fried rice onigiri.
Reviewed on Thu, 13 March 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 08 March 2025
Great place to have dinner. We sat at the chefs counter. All the staff were
so lovely and made us feel so welcome! Food was amazing too!
Reviewed on Mon, 10 March 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 15 May 2026
Food was absolutely delicious and the service was helpful providing advice
and recommendations
Reviewed on Sun, 17 May 2026
Veronica visited on Fri, 15 May 2026
We had such a lovely dinner at Himi. Everything we tried was flavourful,
considered and beautifully put together. The sake flight and wine were also
excellent. The service was welcoming and overall excellent, and our server
was especially knowledgeable and took care in introducing each dish. The
space feels elegant and refined yet comfortable, creating a warm and
intimate atmosphere. Overall a really enjoyable evening, and the price was
more than reasonable considering the quality of food and service.
Reviewed on Sun, 17 May 2026
Chris visited on Fri, 15 May 2026
Everything was wonderful from the delicious food and perfectly chosen
drinks, through to the service, thank you so much for a fantastic evening
Reviewed on Sat, 16 May 2026
Denisa Cardoso visited on Sat, 02 May 2026
4 of us visited for a birthday lunch. There was a bit of confusion regarding
their lunch set menu, so the meal ended up being a fair bit more expensive.
Food, however, was amazing and the service authentic. Sitting at the
counter was great to observe the chefs in action, but was a little tight. I’d
go back, perhaps without our teens, and I just might to try their set lunch
menu!
Reviewed on Sat, 16 May 2026
Monica visited on Sat, 09 May 2026
Delicious food, really friendly staff and a nice atmosphere
Reviewed on Sun, 10 May 2026
Cameron Warricker visited on Fri, 08 May 2026
We had an evening immense culinary experience. Service was faultless and
the quality of food was sublime.
Reviewed on Sun, 10 May 2026
Anonymous visited on Fri, 08 May 2026
The food was sublime and could not fault the service. The staff are friendly,
helpful and very attentive.
Reviewed on Sun, 10 May 2026
Anna Mostosi visited on Sat, 25 April 2026
Unforgettable Lunch!
Reviewed on Sun, 26 April 2026
Isabella visited on Thu, 23 April 2026
Lovely dinner! Food and service was very good. Enjoyed sitting at the bar
and watching the service!
Reviewed on Fri, 24 April 2026
Anonymous visited on Thu, 23 April 2026
Beautiful flavours and excellent cooking. Lovely, small and cosy space. The
staff were wonderful, informative and welcoming.
Reviewed on Fri, 24 April 2026
Anonymous visited on Tue, 21 April 2026
Our favorite restaurant by far in London. We loved Roji and now love Himi.
Amazing food…great ambience and every dish is made with care. Top class
Reviewed on Thu, 23 April 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 18 April 2026
Great as always
Reviewed on Sun, 19 April 2026
Alex visited on Fri, 10 April 2026
A class act throughout, amazing food and service
Reviewed on Sat, 11 April 2026
Kristina visited on Fri, 03 April 2026
Our experience at Himi was so lovely and delicious. I appreciated the staff’s
extensive knowledge and suggestions, and the portion sizes that allowed
for trying several dishes. The experience felt approachable and high value. I
don’t live in town but I hope to return in the future!
Reviewed on Sun, 05 April 2026
Carolin visited on Thu, 02 April 2026
It's been one of those experiences that surprised me in the most positive
way. I already expected it to be great food due to the reviews but it
exceeded all of my expectations. I would highly recommend to try many
different dishes (not just sushi) that are made on the robata. I loved being
seated at the bar so you can watch them prepare. Everything was made
with so much care and it truly showed! we ate better than in many places in
japan. everyone working there was super nice and we truly enjoyed the
whole evening :)
Reviewed on Sat, 04 April 2026
Anonymous visited on Tue, 31 March 2026
This charming, cozy restaurant clearly has a genuine passion for food. We
stopped by for a light pre-theatre snack, and it was absolutely spot on. The
dishes were both delicious and thoughtfully refined, and the service was
professional, attentive, and efficient. I would highly recommend this lovely
little spot for a pre-theatre bite, a date night, or an intimate conversation
with someone special.
Reviewed on Wed, 01 April 2026
Benoit visited on Thu, 26 March 2026
Amazing food and service , felt like japan
Reviewed on Fri, 27 March 2026
Anonymous visited on Tue, 24 March 2026
Really lovely venue with excellent food.
Reviewed on Thu, 26 March 2026
Nicoletta visited on Fri, 20 March 2026
Unique and is a trip to a proper Tokyo izakaya. Sushi is a great surprise too
as the quality is top as the cooked dishes. The service is very Japanese ,
very honorable and helpful ( our waiter a young Japanese kid in full modern
Japanese style, pigtails and piercings was the best guide to our evening and
made our evening with great recommendations ). A proper gem and a must.
Bravo
Reviewed on Sun, 22 March 2026
Anna Lam visited on Fri, 20 March 2026
This is my second time to HIMI. Food was good and service was great!
Definitely come back again!!
Reviewed on Sat, 21 March 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 14 March 2026
Fantastic place for sushi. Staff are incredible.
Reviewed on Sun, 15 March 2026
Anonymous visited on Fri, 13 March 2026
Great as always. Thanks everyone at Himi
Reviewed on Sat, 14 March 2026
Dominic visited on Tue, 10 March 2026
A wonderful meal, every bite was delicious!
Reviewed on Thu, 12 March 2026
Anonymous visited on Sat, 10 January 2026
The beef tartare and squash tempura were perfect starters, then we had
temake hand roll x 2 crab, nigiri selection chef selection 5, 2 seabream nigiri,
chopped seabream , grilled red prawns all delicious and beautifully
presented. We did have to order a few more dishes as we’re hungry. My
date had 3 glasses of white wine and I had the yuzu mocktail, all good.
Finally, quince sorbet which was perfect palate cleanser
Reviewed on Sun, 11 January 2026
Tom Hatherley visited on Sat, 10 January 2026
Delicious!
Reviewed on Sun, 11 January 2026
Michelle Liu visited on Fri, 19 December 2025
Warm, relaxed spot that seriously impressed us. The Torikara crispy fried
chicken was so good we ordered it twice, and the seared wagyu plus the
ebichili red shrimp with pepper and squid ink were insane.
Reviewed on Wed, 24 December 2025
Henriette visited on Fri, 19 December 2025
Such care and attention clearly has gone into creating this cosy space, and
the food was sublime. Every dish was fantastic, full of flavour, perfectly
cooked and precisely prepared. The lunch set menu offers both great value
and variety, and is a good representation of the menu. We loved sitting at
the bar watching Tamas and Tomoko calmly going about their work, and
the entire team were friendly, inviting and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to go
back and try more of the menu. Thanks for a great experience. I think this
was my favourite new find of the year!
Reviewed on Sun, 21 December 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 16 December 2025
Fantastic experience, rice and fish quality as good as it gets in London! Cant
wait to visit again!
Reviewed on Wed, 17 December 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 12 December 2025
Delicious food
Reviewed on Tue, 16 December 2025
Richard visited on Sat, 13 December 2025
Wunderbar atmosphärisches Restaurant, alles war köstlich! Sehr zu
empfehlen
Reviewed on Mon, 15 December 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 13 December 2025
Quite possibly the best chicken I've ever had. Service was very warm and
attentive, but did not make the small dining area feel claustrophobic
despite the attentiveness. Very, very happy with my experience and I hope
to come again soon!!
Reviewed on Sun, 14 December 2025
Geoffrey visited on Thu, 11 December 2025
Great food and great that Tamas came out to say hello to us.
Reviewed on Sun, 14 December 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 11 December 2025
Buonissimo Izakaya
Reviewed on Fri, 12 December 2025
Elias visited on Thu, 11 December 2025
Amazing authentic Japanese food. Every dish we tried was excellent and we
tried most of the items on the menu. The staff were very friendly and
knowledgeable about each item on the menu
Reviewed on Fri, 12 December 2025
Samuel visited on Wed, 10 December 2025
Probably our favourite meal we’ve had all year (and we’ve been
everywhere!) - can’t wait to come back
Reviewed on Thu, 11 December 2025
Nathan Stannage visited on Wed, 10 December 2025
absolutely loved this place, the best Izakaya I have been to in London, food
was at the highest level
Reviewed on Thu, 11 December 2025
Duncan visited on Wed, 10 December 2025
We had possibly the best Japanese food that I have eaten outside Tokyo.
Truly outstanding. Service was also very accommodating and attentive.
Reviewed on Thu, 11 December 2025
Susanna visited on Tue, 09 December 2025
Our first visit to Himi yesterday evening and will definitely return. Menu
was interesting and we enjoyed all the dishes we ordered especially the
pumpkin karaage, temaki rolls and the perfectly grilled trout. Staff were
helpful and friendly. Sitting by the bench in front of chefs’ cooking is always
a treat. Thank you Himi.
Reviewed on Wed, 10 December 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 09 December 2025
Absolutely amazing food and service. Staff have incredible attention to our
needs and gave us a birthday candle on dessert.
Reviewed on Wed, 10 December 2025
fosca visited on Fri, 05 December 2025
Unreal food experience, very attentive service and drinks were spot on.
What a treat!
Reviewed on Mon, 08 December 2025
Thomas visited on Sat, 06 December 2025
I really cannot fault our evening at himi. The staff were knowledgeable and
friendly, the food was excellent, we loved the cosy space. We really felt
welcome, and that everyone who worked at himi were proud to be there. I
wish the restaurant and the team behind it every success in the future.
Reviewed on Mon, 08 December 2025
Tom visited on Sat, 06 December 2025
Excellent food, friendly service, authentic environment. Loved everything
about HIMI
Reviewed on Mon, 08 December 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 05 December 2025
Truly fantastic meal in a great atmosphere, and brilliant service from the
whole team (especially Henry)
Reviewed on Sun, 07 December 2025
Alexis visited on Thu, 04 December 2025
Excellent meal and very friendly informative service. Food is really special. I
did find it on the expensive side considering portions are on the smaller
side and it isn’t a « luxurious» environment (but atmosphere is very nice!)
Reviewed on Sat, 06 December 2025
David visited on Wed, 03 December 2025
What an amazing, amazing dining experience! Food was on point, service
was very friendly and professional!
Reviewed on Thu, 04 December 2025
Ahsan visited on Wed, 03 December 2025
Yayoi was my server and she was excellent.
Reviewed on Thu, 04 December 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 02 December 2025
Wonderful experience, food and service were top notch, as it was at Roji,
best Japanese food around.
Reviewed on Wed, 03 December 2025
Alex visited on Fri, 24 October 2025
Amazing place, food was delicious, atmosphere fantastic. Staff looked after
us very well. Thank you in particular to Rex for such a warm welcome! We
will be back.
Reviewed on Mon, 27 October 2025
Stephen visited on Sat, 18 October 2025
Food and service was exceptional. The elevated Izakaya concept was
perfectly executed and could not recommend more highly for a lovely in
evening near Carnaby Street.
Reviewed on Sun, 19 October 2025
Zhong visited on Fri, 17 October 2025
Very good food and service.
Reviewed on Sat, 18 October 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 09 October 2025
Amazing! Unique creations with exceptional flavours made with the best
ingredients. A cozy atmosphere and unpretentious vibe with elevated food.
The perfect spot for an intimate date night or catch up with friend.
Reviewed on Wed, 15 October 2025
James visited on Sat, 11 October 2025
Outstanding food with brilliant service. Some of the best sushi we’ve had
out of Japan!
Reviewed on Mon, 13 October 2025
Ashley visited on Sat, 11 October 2025
Love the fried chicken!
Reviewed on Sun, 12 October 2025
Laurent visited on Sat, 11 October 2025
We had a lovely time in your restaurant! The trout was amazing
Reviewed on Sun, 12 October 2025
VERONICA visited on Sat, 11 October 2025
Excellent! Thank you!
Reviewed on Sun, 12 October 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 10 October 2025
Food was extraordinary!
Reviewed on Sun, 12 October 2025
Daniella visited on Wed, 08 October 2025
Absolutely delicious
Reviewed on Fri, 10 October 2025
Roxanna visited on Tue, 07 October 2025
The food was excellent and all the staff were really helpful. The chefs and
waiters put in a considerable amount of effort to accommodate my food
allergies, allowing me to enjoy many items on the menu. While sitting and
watching the chefs was great, there is a narrow gangway behind the seating
area, and sometimes it becomes congested with people trying to pass,
which can be quite distracting. Also, if you serve gin, I really think tonic
water should be in the menu.
Reviewed on Thu, 09 October 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 07 October 2025
Nice charming little space. Good menu. Deep fried chicken and the
mackerel sashimi were both excellent. The special of the day toro and
truffle hand roll was also great. The red shrimp and squid robata dish was
over-sauced and overpowered the delicate flavours of the seafood. Nigiri
sushi was fine. Will definitely come back.
Reviewed on Wed, 08 October 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 04 October 2025
Great service, ambiance and each dish was really délicieux
Reviewed on Sun, 05 October 2025
Francesca visited on Thu, 02 October 2025
Our visit to HIMI was exceptional from start to finish.The cuisine was
outstanding, made even better by the staff's thoughtful recommendations
tailored to our preferences and their daily specials. Dining at the bar added
an entertaining element to the experience, allowing us to watch the
kitchen's artistry in action. Service was impeccable with perfectly timed
courses, and while the price point is premium, the extraordinary quality and
overall experience more than justify the cost. This is fine dining done right.
Reviewed on Sat, 04 October 2025
Daisy visited on Tue, 30 September 2025
Second visit. Will definitely be back for a third. The flavours are banging.
Every bite pops. Sit at the bar so you can inhale all the delicious smells.
Whilst the space is tiny, it feels intimate but not claustrophobic. And
massively appreciate the creative non-alcoholic drink options. (The house
cola is like drinking an old school cola bottle).
Reviewed on Thu, 02 October 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 24 September 2025
Simply incredible. Over and above in every way. They even accommodated
us outside as my dining partner was feeling a little travel anxious. Utterly
memorable.
Reviewed on Tue, 30 September 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 25 September 2025
Incredible food, the udon noodles and sushi were the stars, but don’t sleep
on the mushrooms and tartare. Staff was incredible kind and
accommodating. 10/10 experience.
Reviewed on Fri, 26 September 2025
George visited on Thu, 25 September 2025
Always a pleasure to eat tamas and tomokos food
Reviewed on Fri, 26 September 2025
Tom Seagrim visited on Thu, 25 September 2025
Amazing food, will definitely be coming back. Service was brilliant.
Reviewed on Fri, 26 September 2025
mark visited on Tue, 23 September 2025
Amazing evening with lovingly prepared, freshly made, fabulous food -
delicate flavours and great presentation. We also received great service. We
loved the experience and we will definitely return. Favourite dishes - cured
mackerel and nigiri (eight types of fresh fish).
Reviewed on Thu, 25 September 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 23 September 2025
Fantastic. Loved seeing the many different dishes come together. Friendly
and fun atmosphere, combined with exceptional cooking.
Reviewed on Wed, 24 September 2025
JEREMY visited on Sat, 20 September 2025
Very attentive, knowledgeable service. Great atmosphere. Fantastic food.
Would recommend and go back.
Reviewed on Mon, 22 September 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 31 July 2025
Really nice space with nice food and service:) Would highly recommend it
to my friends!
Reviewed on Fri, 01 August 2025
Jane visited on Sat, 26 July 2025
Had a really great evening. The food was outstanding and it's great to
watch it being prepared with such care and love. Great teamwork and
friendly service.
Reviewed on Sun, 27 July 2025
Annie Flitcroft visited on Sat, 26 July 2025
The food was amazing and made better by the wonderfully informative
explanation of the really super quality food that we were eating by the chef
at the bar.
Reviewed on Sun, 27 July 2025
Patricia Fereira visited on Fri, 25 July 2025
Amazing food and the ambience very nice. It’s a small place but including
that was nice just the window area seat for my leg problem was not the
best but any way enjoyed the hospitality and great - amazing food.
Congrats and see you next time in London
Reviewed on Sun, 27 July 2025
Dor Lahola visited on Wed, 23 July 2025
If I had to define what world-class omakase feels like – this would be it. An
intimate setting where you instantly feel like a guest in the home of
someone obsessed with perfection. The fish? Simply out of this world –
unbelievably fresh, precise, and deeply moving in flavor. The service was
warm, attentive, and professional, with an effortless flow that makes you
feel completely at ease. And the highlight? Sitting at the counter, talking to
the chef while he creates masterpieces right in front of you. It’s not just
food – it’s like watching an artist paint while you get to taste the art. I’ve
dined in some of the best restaurants around the globe, and yet this meal
stands out as one of the finest, most memorable experiences I’ve ever had.
If you’re in London – don’t miss it. Dor
Reviewed on Thu, 24 July 2025
Erin visited on Fri, 18 July 2025
AMAZING! Food was so good and service was excellent.
Reviewed on Sun, 20 July 2025
Thomas visited on Fri, 18 July 2025
Great food, good service. Expensive but you get what you pay for.
Reviewed on Sat, 19 July 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 17 July 2025
Authentic dishes. With well-sourced ingredients and an innovative take on
Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Fri, 18 July 2025
Lucianne Allen visited on Tue, 15 July 2025
Exceptional food & service in a wonderful setting and lovely atmosphere.
One of the best meals we have had. The attention to detail is extraordinary
and this is a very special place. We have already recommended people.
Reviewed on Wed, 16 July 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 12 July 2025
Excellent food - really interesting dishes with great flavour combinations
and really well executed. Some interesting Japanese traditional dishes that
you may not always find in other Japanese restaurants in London - and with
interesting flavour twists Everything seemed to be done with great care and
it was a really enjoyable evening. Thank you HIMI team!
Reviewed on Sun, 13 July 2025
Louisa visited on Thu, 10 July 2025
Exceptional. Will definitely be returning.
Reviewed on Sun, 13 July 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 11 July 2025
Products of excellent quality, everything was very good. However, the only
moment I was a bit disappointed was with the sushi — even though the
fish was very fresh, the rice was breaking apart, maybe due to the heat? In
any case, not ideal for eating sushi. Apart from that, the service was
excellent and the ambiance was superb.
Reviewed on Sat, 12 July 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 10 July 2025
A beautifully curated twist on authentic Japanese cuisine - including a
lovely crab chawanmushi!
Reviewed on Sat, 12 July 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 10 July 2025
Loved the new bean/tofu starter. Excellent overall.
Reviewed on Fri, 11 July 2025
Ming visited on Sat, 05 July 2025
Excellent innovative food and friendly service, making for a highly enjoyable
experience (again!). Although we didn’t say that we were there for a special
occasion on this visit, it felt like we had just as good a time as if we had.
Reviewed on Sun, 06 July 2025
Manuel visited on Sat, 28 June 2025
I just love the experience. The food, the ambience ant the team.
Reviewed on Thu, 03 July 2025
Anonymous visited on Tue, 01 July 2025
Had such a lovely evening. Good was incredible with attentive
knowledgable staff. Would recommend
Reviewed on Wed, 02 July 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 28 June 2025
Good food, interestin and innovative. a bit on the higher side for
price.would come again
Reviewed on Tue, 01 July 2025
Simon visited on Fri, 27 June 2025
Excellent meal sitting at the bar, chef was really helpful and informative.
Reviewed on Mon, 30 June 2025
James visited on Sat, 28 June 2025
Great place for a meal, been there only twice in 1 month and ordered robata
prawns 4 times in total. good vibes and nice staff. Will definitely be going
there as much as I can whenever my schedule is free. also don't be afraid to
try the specials. they are really great.
Reviewed on Sun, 29 June 2025
Jason visited on Sat, 28 June 2025
I have no hesitation in recommending this delightful restaurant - the food
was really superb! Interesting and thoughtful use of spices and sauces - very
satisfying without feeling like you ate too much.
Reviewed on Sun, 29 June 2025
Eloise Chong-Gargette visited on Fri, 27 June 2025
Perfection. Thank you So much!
Reviewed on Sat, 28 June 2025
Annette visited on Sat, 21 June 2025
I have long been waiting for a restaurant like this to arrive in central London
- really authentic, respecting tradition while modernising and putting their
own delicious stamp on things. Top quality ingredients treated with
knowledge, skill and experience. Chefs are friendly and engaging and happy
to explain everything and all other staff are really professional while
friendly. Next time I'll linger at the chefs counter (on proper comfortable
and stable stools) drinking sake while watching them create. If you get a
chance to eat and drink here run don't walk to your reservation or just pop
in and see if they have a table
Reviewed on Fri, 27 June 2025
Ladislav visited on Tue, 20 May 2025
Brilliant food, smart complex combinations, great, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Wed, 21 May 2025
Sasha Filimonov visited on Sat, 17 May 2025
Extraordinary food — super special experience. The prawn and mushroom
dishes in particular blew us away!
Reviewed on Mon, 19 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 17 May 2025
The assorted mushroom robata is a must have
Reviewed on Sun, 18 May 2025
Carl visited on Sat, 17 May 2025
Attentive, knowledgeable and friendly service. Superb flavour combinations
and inventive - precise Japanese cooking. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on Sun, 18 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 16 May 2025
Delicious food. Highly recommended
Reviewed on Sun, 18 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 10 May 2025
Great service and selection of dishes. Everything we tried was delicious,
especially the torikara and the sushi
Reviewed on Mon, 12 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 09 May 2025
Food was fabulous and interesting. Definitely worth trying. I will be back.
Reviewed on Sat, 10 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 08 May 2025
Fantastic!
Reviewed on Sat, 10 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 08 May 2025
Food was absolutely incredible, and it was great to sit at the counter and
watch the chefs at work.
Reviewed on Sat, 10 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 08 May 2025
The food and atmosphere were both exquisite - an absolute hidden gem.
Reviewed on Fri, 09 May 2025
Matthew Bennett visited on Thu, 08 May 2025
Everything was excellent. All of the food was clever, honest and delicious.
The wine menu is very well chosen. Service was friendly, polite, interested
in how the meal was going and consistently came across as enthusiasts not
only for the restaurant but for the experience of diners. Genuinely a delight.
Reviewed on Fri, 09 May 2025
Daisy visited on Fri, 02 May 2025
Exceptional. Everything was delicious. The whole experience was a joy and I
will definitely be back.
Reviewed on Wed, 07 May 2025
Paul visited on Sat, 03 May 2025
An excellent meal, supported by exceptional service from the moment we
arrived through to our departure. I look forward to our next visit.
Reviewed on Mon, 05 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 03 May 2025
Intimate dining space, incredible food and service, highly recommend!
Reviewed on Mon, 05 May 2025
Dan visited on Sat, 03 May 2025
Incredible experience including food, service and overall ambience.
Reviewed on Sun, 04 May 2025
Ana visited on Fri, 02 May 2025
Vera Good food
Reviewed on Sun, 04 May 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 02 May 2025
Absolutely delicious lunch. Will return soon. Recomended
Reviewed on Sat, 03 May 2025
dan allen visited on Thu, 01 May 2025
Incredible food and a friendly and absolutely lovely team :)
Reviewed on Sat, 03 May 2025
Tetsu visited on Thu, 01 May 2025
great!
Reviewed on Fri, 02 May 2025
John Marsden visited on Wed, 30 April 2025
Really great experience. Thank you
Reviewed on Thu, 01 May 2025
Vojtech visited on Fri, 28 February 2025
My new favourite spot
Reviewed on Thu, 01 May 2025
Fotoulla Peachey visited on Sat, 26 April 2025
We were so excited to see that Tamas and Tomoko had started a new
venture. We were lucky to have tasted their food at Roji so we had high
expectations…the food at Himi is sublime, great value with attentive
service. Bravo!
Reviewed on Sun, 27 April 2025
Frank visited on Fri, 25 April 2025
Amazing food and drinks, but we wanted some Plum Wine and couldn't see
on menu! Lovely staff, more expensive than anticipated but delicious
nonetheless
Reviewed on Sat, 26 April 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 06 March 2025
Loved it. Well done guys
Reviewed on Fri, 07 March 2025
Anonymous visited on Thu, 06 March 2025
An excellent restaurant with exceptional food and service!
Reviewed on Fri, 07 March 2025
Tetsu Mogi visited on Wed, 05 March 2025
Great!
Reviewed on Thu, 06 March 2025
Chris visited on Thu, 20 February 2025
Fantastic!
Reviewed on Mon, 03 March 2025
Giulia visited on Sat, 01 March 2025
Incredibile experience. The attention to guests is paramount yet the service
is not intrusive. Everyone is polite, professional, kind. Having eaten at Roji
in the past we already knew that the food would be amazing, and we were
right. It's expensive? Yes. But nowadays it's expensive even going to the
pub. The quality of ingredients is second to none, and the care the chefs
put into transforming them into an incredible meal is rare to be found in
London. I'd rather go to Himi once every 2 months rather than everywhere
else every week. We'll be back soon.
Reviewed on Mon, 03 March 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 01 March 2025
Excellent food. Friendly service. Fair pricing, for the quality and location.
Reviewed on Sun, 02 March 2025
Jon visited on Tue, 25 February 2025
Wonderful experience of authentic Izakaya. A mix of classics dishes and
original creations. All created in front of your eyes and delivered with an
introduction to the dish and the ingredients used, when you sit at the
counter.
Reviewed on Sun, 02 March 2025
James Nissen visited on Thu, 27 February 2025
Absolutely insane! Incredible food, service and atmosphere! Flavours were
out of this world!
Reviewed on Fri, 28 February 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 26 February 2025
Delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere/music choice. Definitely
recommend Himi.
Reviewed on Fri, 28 February 2025
Anonymous visited on Wed, 26 February 2025
The dinner was AMAZING! Everything was beautiful and delicious and took
us right back to Japan. The people were lovely and it was such fun to watch
the chefs from the bar. The mushrooms with walnut miso in a magnolia leaf
were a particular highlight - and how pretty were the walnut shaped
biscuits! It was a very special evening.
Reviewed on Fri, 28 February 2025
Elizabeth visited on Thu, 13 February 2025
We had a wonderful evening. Simona and her lovely colleagues were
delightfully welcoming and created a warm atmosphere throughout. We
were beautifully guided through the menu, and we were fantastically
impressed by the food. Every dish was exquisite. We cannot wait to return.
Reviewed on Tue, 25 February 2025
Marie-Catherine visited on Fri, 21 February 2025
Delicious meal with good choosen products.
Reviewed on Sun, 23 February 2025
Andrea visited on Tue, 11 February 2025
Great new izakaya restaurant in the heart of Soho. Tamas and Tomoko-san
spread passion about their new project and they are always great hosts.
Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Tue, 18 February 2025
Oliver Hilton-Johnson visited on Wed, 12 February 2025
Absolutely fantastic 'neo-izakaya' in London's Carnaby/Soho area. The food
here is elevated and executed superbly with excellent quality ingredients so
do expect to pay accordingly; however, it's well worth it as everything is
simply delicious. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Tue, 18 February 2025
Sebastian visited on Sat, 15 February 2025
Excellent food in a cozy and friendly environment. Classic dishes prepared
masterfully and with incredible fresh ingredients.
Reviewed on Mon, 17 February 2025
Sophiya Volkova visited on Fri, 14 February 2025
What an amazing restaurant- I loved it so much! Possibly in my top 3
favourite restaurants in London to date.
Reviewed on Sun, 16 February 2025
Alicia visited on Thu, 13 February 2025
Deliciosa, excelente restaurant.
Reviewed on Sat, 15 February 2025
Harry visited on Tue, 11 February 2025
Amazing and delicious food - would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Thu, 13 February 2025
Calum visited on Sat, 08 February 2025
amazing food and an overall fantastic experience
Reviewed on Wed, 12 February 2025
David visited on Sat, 08 February 2025
Amazing food and service. There was nothing not to like. I only wish I was I
could eat more.especially the steam tofu.
Reviewed on Tue, 11 February 2025
Anonymous visited on Sat, 08 February 2025
Perfect lunch out, delicious food and an enjoyable experience at the
Counter. Thank you!
Reviewed on Sun, 09 February 2025
Duncan visited on Wed, 05 February 2025
A truly wonderful experience. Delicious food freshly prepared in front of us
with an incredible attention to detail. Some of the most amazing Sake I’ve
ever tasted we will be returning soon !
Reviewed on Thu, 06 February 2025
Alexandra visited on Tue, 04 February 2025
This was without a doubt the best new restaurant I have been to I'm many
years. The food was on another level. Every dish so fresh, original and
perfectly balanced. The flavours so incredible. The dishes just got better
and better as they came out! The service was impeccable too. So friendly
and helpful! I will certainly be going back :-)
Reviewed on Wed, 05 February 2025
Norman Fu visited on Sat, 01 February 2025
Staff were lovely, polite and warm. Dishes were explained well, no upselling
on the drinks, the sommelier (japanese chap with glasses) was very helpful
in explaining the Sake and helping to make a suitable choice for a sake
novice. Chef Tamas, even though he was busy, took the time to answer my
questions about the food. The whole atmosphere was calm but showed a
studied seriousness about what they were doing. Definately retruning with
a friend who is more experienced in Japanese food.
Reviewed on Sun, 02 February 2025
Leo visited on Sat, 25 January 2025
I recently visited this place, and I must say, it offers an incredible
atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at ease. The waiting staff are
both kind and professional, ensuring a delightful dining experience from
start to finish. But the real standout is the food – it's truly exceptional. The
flavours are unlike anything you'd find in a typical Japanese restaurant in
London. You can tell that every dish is crafted with great attention to
detail, making each bite a memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Mon, 27 January 2025
Simona visited on Wed, 08 January 2025
Every dish is though through to the smallest detail, amazing gourmet
experience in beautiful setting with friendly service. Cannot wait to come
back.
Reviewed on Mon, 27 January 2025
Anonymous visited on Fri, 24 January 2025
Foods was amazing.
Reviewed on Sat, 25 January 2025