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Nº 2257 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster

Nº 86 of 253 Japanese in City of London, Westminster

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Excellent lunch meal deal at Aqua, great food and value for money

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L/B/X . 2024-12-16

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Amazing food, beautiful ambience and our waiter was very attentive, I’ll definitely be coming back again. Merry Xmas

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Ru Gill . 2024-12-16

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Overall a happy experience with my family of 4, with 2 kids. Just the first waiter who serves us didn't bring the set dinner menu that should be available on Sunday night. We asked him for tap water but he brought us a bottle of still water. It seems that he was trying to get as much money out of the customers' pocket as possible. From ordering to finishing, we tried to avoid this specific waiter. The other waiters are nice and friendly. Food can't be said top-notch but I think it is acceptable given the central location and atmosphere.

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Stephen Tsang . 2024-12-16

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The atmosphere and the DJ was amazing! Unfortunately I can’t say the same thing about the bar staff. One man in particular at the bar shame I couldn’t get his name, when I told him I didn’t want to pay service charge as he served my friend very rudely. He made my drink with no effort what so ever and to say I had to pay £16 for a cup of MILK! And when I wanted to pay I took the card machine of him to put my pin in and he just rolled his eyes. If you don’t like your job leave!!!

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Casey . 2024-12-15

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This restaurant exceeded all expectations! The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, yet refined, and the staff were warm, courteous, and clearly passionate about what they do. The menu is a work of art, offering a perfect mix of modern Japanese dishes and classic favorites. The sashimi was the freshest I’ve ever tasted, and the robata-grilled options were packed with flavor. The attention to detail in every dish made the evening feel like a culinary journey.

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Wiaan Du Toit . 2024-12-15

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Aqua Kyoto is next-level cool. From the minute you walk in, it feels like a party, but still super classy. The staff were so welcoming and made us feel at home straight away. We couldn’t stop talking about the sushi—it was unreal! The black cod and wagyu beef were absolute game-changers. If you’re into sleek vibes, amazing food, and top-notch service, this place will blow your mind.

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Anderson Au . 2024-12-15

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Sleek vibes, amazing sushi, and great energy—what more do you need? The robata grill dishes are a must-try, and the staff make you feel right at home. Perfect for pre-drinks or a special night out!

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-/ Abiraff . 2024-12-15

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This place knows how to do it right. Aqua Kyoto is the perfect spot for a fun night out with amazing food and even better vibes. The music, the crowd, the cool interior—it’s got such a young, trendy energy. The sushi was perfection, and the wagyu beef literally melted in my mouth. The staff were super friendly, making the whole night feel easy and fun. It’s a bit pricey, but trust me, it’s worth it for the experience!

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channie struijk . 2024-12-15

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nice service, thank you for a delicious dinner

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ann xd . 2024-12-14

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Thank you very much for a pleasant evening

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Twins JUMBO . 2024-12-14

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We love Kyoto! My wife and I spent a beautiful evening in London’s West End soaking up the Christmas crowds topped off with an amazing dining experience at Aqua Kyoto. We are returning customers and the guys at Kyoto never fail to impress. My only comment would be to ignore the dress code on the web site. It seems every style of dress is welcome including trainers and jeans!

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Michael Hughes . 2024-12-14

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EDIT: After the restaurant is shamefully trying to accuse me of not having a reservation I will share details below. Friday 13th at 9:15pm.. It’s under my husbands first name, same surname. And you will get a review from him too. After paying almost £200 for a party of 2, and apologies for 3 different waiters, it was a disaster of a night! ORIGINAL REVIEW: Food missing after 45min wait, finished our food while still waiting for our drinks despite asking several times. Service absolutely appalling and high prices for average food. No wonder half the tables were empty ON A FRIDAY NIGHT and the restaurant is paying for promoted google adds.

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Lili Rose Nowakowski . 2024-12-14

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cool restaurant, we will visit again

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Jamal jackson . 2024-12-14

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I recommend it, a very cool restaurant

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Cusn Cusn . 2024-12-14

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Fantastic food and service. Paola and the team were great and really took good care of us.

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Darren Parker . 2024-12-08

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I really liked the experience but was desperate for some vegetables 😅 we sampled a few dishes and every one was very nice. The staff were amazing and very friendly. It felt kinda expensive for nibbles but I still really enjoyed the night. We ate at the tapas, not the Japanese .

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Alex White . 2024-12-08

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Style over substance. Food is about presentation, not about taste. Way overpriced. Not authentic Japanese. They manage to get sushi wrong. Music is pumping loud, it is difficult to converse. Lighting is pleasantly dark. Not recommended to anyone who values food over presentation.

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Yasuni Geology . 2024-12-08

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Absolutely amazing bottomless lunch. Outstanding service from Paola and Anna . The dessert was the most delicious i have ever tasted …. Can’t recommend this place enough! Definitely worth a trip!

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sarah parker . 2024-12-08

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Rudest man at the entrance at Aqua Kyoto. We were 2 mins late and he didn’t let us in such disgusting attitude and behavior. At least have decent staff lol who knows how to talk to customers Pathetic!!!!

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Hershey . 2024-12-07

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Loved food and service. A bit too noisy

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Gabriele Guarino . 2024-12-07

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The drinks and food were great inclusive the venue! The music could be more quiet so that People can have conversation!

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Latisha Hill . 2024-12-07

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Nice place, portions are not very big but tastes very good, especially the dessert!

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Lana Denis . 2024-12-02

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There’s something about Aqua Kyoto that makes you want to dress better, speak softer, and adopt a vaguely cosmopolitan indifference to the time. Perched stylishly above Regent Street, it’s the kind of place where the lighting flatters everyone, and the DJ’s playlist feels like it’s been curated for your own personal film montage. I went with two friends, both excellent company and equally committed to stretching a “bottomless” brunch to its logical limits—we were still there at 5. The sushi, offered on endless rotation, was as fresh and immaculately presented as the room itself, arriving with clockwork precision but none of the fuss. The steak, perfectly seasoned, made for a satisfying main, though I prefer my steak piping hot, not just warm. The vibe is undeniably cool without tipping into pretension. Service was efficient, but thankfully not hovering—this is the kind of place where they know when to refill your prosecco glass without asking. The only mild note of greed on my part: sashimi would have been a welcome addition to the sushi lineup, but I suppose one must leave something for next time. We stayed on well past 2pm and sank cocktails until the evening. All in all, Aqua Kyoto delivers a brunch that feels as much about the atmosphere as the food—and it’s hard to argue with a venue that makes Sunday feel this glamorous.

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Sonny Pathak . 2024-12-02

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Fabulous food at the Saturday Brunch amazing presentation together with great friendly attentive service We will return again

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paulandsara franklin . 2024-12-01

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I really, really want to give this a higher rating. The food here is absolutely delicious and some of the best Japanese food I’ve had in London. Fresh fish, inventive recipes, and reasonable prices given the area. However…. The service here is completely abysmal. We sat at 7:45, met our waiter, got our waters and then didn’t see home again for 45 mins. We then found the floor manager who took over as our server, the average wait for a drink was 20 mins. Food arrived as it was prepared which was nice. But then, it was next to impossible to find our waiter. The manager just stepped in for the rest of the experience. Constant waits for food, dessert menu, and the occasional drink. After begging for the dessert menu, our original waiter arrived 2 hours after initially greeting us and was very aloof. Our 7:45 sitting finally concluded at 11:30 which left us with zero time to do anything else that evening. If they could figure out the service portion they’d really have something here. As i said food is great and incentive, it’s just done such a disservice by the service.

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Josh Shanks . 2024-12-01

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The music is so loud that it is intrusive. But otherwise excellent

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Barbara Travers . 2024-12-01

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A friend booked for 4 of us for his birthday. Tempted by the Kyoto nights deal he had an exchange of emails and booked for tonight, 30 November. Despite this not being a Thursday he checked that the deal was still available and had an email confirmation stating that it was all ok. We turned up and were offered a la carte menus. When my friend pointed out the error the manager was summoned but we were basically told there was nothing that could be done. It was a la carte at least double the price or nothing. No compromise offered , no discount, no free drinks no gesture of goodwill. We decided to leave. To add insult to injury my friend had a £100 “no show” charge added to his credit card about 30 minutes later. This will obviously be challenged. So in summary they made a mess of the booking, offered no resolution and charged us a ton for the privilege. Not impressed. Food could be amazing but unlikely to return or recommend.

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Robert Banks . 2024-12-01

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Discovered this beautiful restaurant yesterday. I love the decor, the lighting and the ambience. The food was amazing and the customer service was exceptional. Massive thank you to our waiter, Omar, who has a very friendly disposition, recommended great dishes and provided an impeccable customer service experience.

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Tia Ben . 2024-11-26

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Really good service with super friendly staff. Food was delicious.

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Olivia Patton . 2024-11-25

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Food was fabulous. The service was messy. The toilets were horrible.

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Kerry . 2024-11-23

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The service was extremely incredible! The GM Matteo Iacoponi and the team were extremely helpful and catered to some very difficult demands that were presented on the night.

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Tishe Sokan . 2024-11-22

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after being served starter we waited nearly 80 mins after constantly being reassured our mains were on there way. Guests were seated and even served before us! The restaurant was due to close and became empty, desks were starting to get cleaned and the mood of a saturday night was non-existent. I asked for the manager who lacked empathy or even seemed bothered and his excuse was “It was busy”. No apology, Nothing! Me and my Partner ended up eating elsewhere with prompt service. I won’t be returning.

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Flo Ent . 2024-11-20

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Amazing food, friendly service, Manoj was great! Will definitely come back!

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Mandy S . 2024-11-17

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Great food and equally good service - please give our waitress a gold star!

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Rory Fowler . 2024-11-12

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Came to celebrate birthday booked ahead for early dinner. Ordered a mixture of sushi sashimi and robata dishes. Love the scallop meatball skewer. Duck was very hard to chew. Matcha tiramisu was very nice. Overall nice food but expensive.

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S Y . 2024-11-12

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The restaurant is among the best in London! Excellent service, everything is fresh and very tasty, excellent music and atmosphere, highly recommended

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ריקי רשתי . 2024-11-11

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recently visited Aqua Kyoto for lunch with my boyfriend, and unfortunately, it was a bit of a letdown. We started with the rock shrimp, which was good—well-seasoned when hot and a nice portion size, pairing well with the dip (7/10). However, the rest of the dishes were underwhelming. The tuna and spicy tobiko maki lacked any real kick and tasted quite average (5.5/10), while the soft-shell crab tempura maki was too heavy on rice and had no distinctive flavor (4/10). The salmon harumaki sushi was an interesting spring roll-style twist, but it also lacked flavor depth (6/10). We finished with the matcha tiramisu, which unfortunately had an overpowering alcohol flavor that didn’t balance well with the matcha, resulting in a stodgy texture (3/10). The staff was friendly and attentive, but the restaurant seemed understaffed with only three servers, making the service feel stretched. We booked with First Table for a 50% discount, which softened the blow; however, I would have been disappointed had we paid full price.

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I R . 2024-11-11

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Probably the closest you'll get to prefect Japanese food from Japan, the wagyu is *chefs kiss* a bit pricey but worth it

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Meg Griffin . 2024-11-11

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Lovely food and service. I’m really fussy but I loved it here.

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Qashai Wolfe . 2024-11-10

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The 2 waitresses we had was so helpful

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anissa medjebour . 2024-11-08

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Really nice brunch concept. Food was delicious and plenty, lovely service. 90 min slot is not enough to enjoy this amount of food makes it rushed. Could do with two hours. Highly recommend otherwise.

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Ekaterina Pavlycheva . 2024-11-03

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Fantastic food, excellent service and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

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Sam Lewis . 2024-11-03

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This is a good restaurant for Japanese food in central London. It is not a great Japanese restaurant. This is not a criticism, but a comment on expectations. Food is good. The tea was a disappointment - tea bag in a pot, and very weak tea at that. Expect at least a decent matcha or sencha. The dessert we had was nice but I thought somewhat gimmicky by both English and Japanese standards. The atmosphere is good. Not traditional Japanese- but modern stylish. We came on a rainy autumnal day and did not get to enjoy the outdoor area which looks great and probably quite the treat on a warm summer day. The service is good central London modern. This is a good restaurant for a friends' weekend, a celebratory meal or for slightly more casual business entertainment. It is not a traditional Japanese restaurant for Japanese haute cuisine. And I do not think it sets out to be one. As such, I think it does well as a modern London restaurant for a decent Japanese meal in a stylish venue that is comfortable and not stuffy nor pretentious nor particularly Japanese.

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Edmund Tan . 2024-11-02

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The food was amazing. But in the end they charged a service fee. Than you expect to be treated well!! We wanted to have another drink and they said we should drink it at the bar. We could not sit at our table anymore. So the service was not worth £50!!!!!

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Michelle Bogaerts . 2024-11-02

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It’s a lovely place, good atmosphere and amazing food and nice dessert tree by way 😍.

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cristina ortiz rincon . 2024-10-28

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Really good sushi, including inventive and very tasty caramlised langoustine and crystal sushi with mint and salmon. The collapsing green tea tiramisu is also not to be missed!

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Henk van Vliet . 2024-10-27

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Amazing seafood, fantastic quality. 10/10 experience. Top restaurant in Londkn.

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Andrea de Marco . 2024-10-27

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Amazing!!! I made reservations for the Kyoto nights menu. One of the best experiences we had in London and a great deal. The food was plentiful and phenomenal and the service was over the top.

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Mary Wilcox . 2024-10-26

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I celebrated my birthday with dinner last night, and overall, the restaurant was excellent. The food was absolutely gorgeous and made for a delightful experience. However, I noticed that the waitress seemed unfamiliar with the food menu and wine list. While she did her best to assist us, a bit more knowledge would have enhanced our experience even further. Nonetheless, we truly enjoyed our dinner! We would like to highlight the excellent support we've received from Matteo, the General Manager. His strong communication skills have significantly enhanced our collaboration and contributed to our success. Thank you so much, we’ll be back.

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Anabel Yanes . 2024-10-25

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We had the tasting experience and it was incredible. Fantastic and delicious sushi, sashimi, Wagyu etc. not cheap but worth it for special occasions

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Steve Rattigan . 2024-10-24

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I’ve visited this restaurant last week with my family. Food was absolutely delicious, one of the best restaurants in London I must say. Service was excellent, very attentive and friendly staff. Thank you so much!!

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Vanessa Pesci . 2024-10-20

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Food was absolutely delicious - the Miso soup was just like Japan. I have wanted visit Aqua Kyoto for sometime & did not disappoint. Geren our waitress was attentive, observant & guided us through the menu.

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Gayle Mcgregor . 2024-10-20

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booked via first table the interior of the restaurant is so beautiful ! and it was quiet during the 2 hours we were there (6-8pm) on a tuesday i would come just for the dessert if you could ! the mains were good but i feel as though you could find similar things nearby for cheaper, however the desserts were so unique and all were delicious :) our server was very lovely and very attentive - even arranging a birthday dessert because she saw my friends had brought flowers.

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jayne tan . 2024-10-19

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Great dining experience, the sushi was fresh and dishes in general were full of flavour with beautiful presentation. Good service with a friendly and attentive manner. Would recommend it.

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Yiannis Christodoulou . 2024-10-18

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Superb menu and atmosphere. Don’t expect to pay less than £100 per person

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Dominic Arnold . 2024-10-18

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Excellent service, 4 stars for the environment and the food because I hope to return soon to give 5 stars.

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Antonio Palumbo . 2024-10-17

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Was amazing specially the waiter's she was amazing 👏 kind and friendly sorry I forgot her name but 15 0f October for lunch

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Hager Gebar . 2024-10-16

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Visited here for dinner on Saturday night and we ordered from the A La Carte menu. We had the Yuzu & shiso marinated lamb cutlets and the A3 Wagyu beef, both very tender and tasty. We also had some Maki which did not disappoint at all. The least favourite thing was the Matcha soba noodles. The atmosphere was lively. Despite how busy it was the service was great and there were no delays.

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Odessa Straker-Cooper . 2024-10-14

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Great tasting food, nice waiters, great DJ set, fantastic atmosphere!!

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ovidiu stroescu . 2024-10-12

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I visited yesterday and absolutely loved it. The service and our waiter were really amazing and gave us great recommendations, so attentive, service was so quick and they were constantly checking on us. Water was also constantly refilled. The food was delicious we loved everything. Went on a Thursday and really enjoyed the vibe, there was an dj playing and the music was good. Our favourite dish was the spicy tuna roll and the sea bass, also loved the aubergine. Very reasonably priced for the quality of food, i don’t drink alcohol so would have loved to see better soft drinks on the menu. Also the cherry blossom is a gorgeous dessert but i thought it was an actual brownie so was a bit disappointed when it came crumbled but otherwise have nothing bad to say. Will definitely be back soon to try more of the menu, would love to try the sushi platters as they looked amazing.

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Nicole . 2024-10-11

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Aubergine and gyoza starters were not bad, but wagyu skewers tasted awful and black cod was mixed in with rice at the table and ended up tasting only rice. For the price this was nowhere near worth it. Empty place but still slow service (fast delivery of food, but slow on everything else). Won’t come back.

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Lisa Ni . 2024-10-10

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Delicious food and atmosphere! Unique flavours!

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Asimina Frosinou . 2024-10-09

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Excellent food, beautiful venue and good service. Will be back!

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Baij Patel . 2024-10-09

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We had an amazing waiter Omar for my friends bday- he made us feel super comfortable and he is really friendly

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Lina Zebair . 2024-10-08

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we had a reservation for a bar. I asked the host twice where we could sit and she didn't even accompany us to the table, she told us to find the table ourselves. I assume that the host is paid to accompany the customer to the table or is she there to do what? terrible welcome. I went out to see if there is room outside on the terrace and I have to go and look for the waiter to order, in the end I decided to leave and not spend even £1 in this place that has gotten much worse. you should treat your customers better and you will see that you will earn triple especially now for your service charge. change the staff please

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cinzia forte . 2024-10-06

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I do not have enough superlatives to do this place justice. From being greeted professionally at ground level to escort up in the lift and welcomed into the main restaurant, everything was first class. Although we got an early table and therefore experienced the restaurant at a quiet time the service was quick without being rushed. The lighting was well considered, with subtle spotlights against a dim background, cleverly placed to allow the ubiquitous social media snapshots to best showcase the visually spectacular offerings. The food itself is unbelievably good with excellent flavour paired with a flair for presentation giving a feast for both the palate and eyes. Each interaction with every member of staff found them to be smart, professional and engaging without being over familiar. Spotlessly clean and nicest toilets around. I have been trying to find fault in the interest of balance, but I cannot. One of the best dining experiences I have enjoyed and we left delighted and very, very impressed. Well done to all involved in this venture. Take a bow !

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Stevie L . 2024-10-05

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Rude. All their staff are rude. Very disrespectful. Very disappointed.

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Robyn Dormehl . 2024-10-05

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Food was brilliant especially for such a large establishment.

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Peter Ahye . 2024-10-03

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Lovely evening at Aqua Kyoto both food and service outstanding. Pretty quiet - although it was a Tuesday, so not much atmosphere

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Laura Woolf . 2024-10-02

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It was a great experience at Kyoto Nights. Great value and fabulous service. I would highly recommend

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Katie Crichton . 2024-10-01

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Great food, drinks & service but the security door men are rude and it was not good so put me off for the night out

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Laura Lambie . 2024-09-28

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I ordered some tuna radaki roll it's fishy and nit tadaki it's fully cooked, not suitable to japanese guys

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방근주 . 2024-09-28

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Was a fantastic brunch for my partner's 26th brthday. Paola our host/waitress was amazing, will be back again for sure!

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Charlie Alexander . 2024-09-28

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Just popped in for drinks pre theatre. Lovely service but found the terrace a bit un tidy.

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gamimghistory gaming . 2024-09-27

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No udon on manu. Not much hot food aption. Service average, ambience good.

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Chong chin . 2024-09-27

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Lovely restaurant setting, albeit perhaps some may find it a tad dark. The welcome and waiting staff were impeccable, providing truly first class service! The food was as delicious as it was beautifully presented on the plate. Thanks for a wonderful evening dinner!

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Mitchell Burack . 2024-09-27

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The Hong Kong Aqua has a really special ambience. Unfortunately this doesn’t carry to London. The music here was so overpowering it was really hard to hold a conversation. Service was slow and a little dismissive. Food was ok, but nothing special. You might say it’s all a bit up its own ketsu.

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rob . 2024-09-26

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I had the pleasure of dining at Aqua Kyoto with a friend a few nights ago. The atmosphere was elegant, and the selection of dishes was exceptional, all thoughtfully recommended by Paola, the outstanding Assistant Restaurant Manager which was the highlight of the night. Camilo, the Bar Manager, also curated a fantastic selection of handcrafted drinks, which perfectly complemented our meal. Their attention to detail made the evening truly unique, immersing us in the exceptional journey the restaurant offers.

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mattia bossone . 2024-09-24

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A huge thank you to Paola Camillo and the entire team! It was an incredible evening with a fantastic atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. We truly enjoyed every moment and can’t wait to return. Thank you all for making it such a memorable night!

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Pietro Fania . 2024-09-22

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We ordered the experience menu for our group of four. The food quality was quite good, especially the lamb cutlet, and the tempura sauce was excellent. The sashimi was fresh, but the sushi toppings were a bit over the top, overshadowing the seafood, which should’ve been the star. I had high hopes for the Wagyu, but it was overcooked, losing the distinctive flavor that Wagyu is known for. This was disappointing. I was so excited to bring my friends here—they had flown all the way from the Caribbean to visit me in London. It might not have felt like a special occasion to them, but for me, this meal was truly meaningful. It’s such a disappointment! Regarding the service, we had a reservation at 7:30pm and were told another party was coming at 9:30pm, but within the first 5 minutes of sitting down, we were already asked if we were ready to order. One of my friends isn’t fluent in English, so I had to take time to explain the menu. The server kept coming over every 3–4 minutes asking if we were ready to order, which made us feel quite rushed. They even asked twice if we wanted edamame after we’d already said no the first time. The first dish was miso soup, which came quickly, but the table only had chopsticks, and the soup was so hot that drinking it directly from the bowl was difficult. After one of us burned their mouth, we had to ask for spoons, which felt like an unnecessary inconvenience. We originally asked for tap water, but at one point, the server came over and poured still water without asking. I didn’t notice at first, but I saw two other staff members waving their hands and shaking their heads at the server, which was unprofessional. When I mentioned we asked for tap water, they said, “it’s okay, it’s on us,” which put me in an awkward position to accept. Even though I knew we had to vacate the table by 9:30pm, the server cleared my plate (which still had kimchi on it) immediately after I finished the lamb. I had to ask them to leave it so I could finish the sides, which made me feel uncomfortable. Overall, it was so loud that I felt like I was in a bar, not a restaurant. It was difficult to have a conversation, and we couldn’t even hear the servers explain the dishes when they were served. At £105 plus a 15% service charge, there are definitely better options out there. I spent the whole meal watching the clock, worried about being rushed off the table. For the price and the pressure, I definitely won’t be coming back!

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Esther Wan . 2024-09-21

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To small and not enough depends of price

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maryam dehghani . 2024-09-20

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Wonderful place and delicious fine dining.

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Giulia Cirina . 2024-09-20

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We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Aqua Kyoto. We had the Champagne & sake experience and every course was delicious. Apart from the Sashimi which my girlfriend didn't like - but more for me :-) Ambiance was great and the service was also very good. I would definitely recommend and we will plan to go back.

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Steve Choppen . 2024-09-16

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We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon for drinks on the outdoor terrace at Aqua Spirit and unfortunately we were seated at a table directly underneath speakers from which music was being blasted out that made the table and surrounding areas vibrate so much it was unbearable! With several attempts to ask staff and managers to do something about it it just fell ironically on deaf ears!! They were simply not interested and looked at us almost with contempt at asking such a thing. We just had to move and stand near the balcony. Avoid this place at all costs. Even inside the music is blasting out everywhere and really not sure how anyone can enjoy a lunch or drink inside or out! The one saving point was a polite young waitress who took our wine order.

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Felix Caldeira . 2024-09-15

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Service ambience and food excellent a great dining experience

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Josie Hutchings . 2024-09-15

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We loved the food, the atmosphere, the service is magnificent. The person who served us is called Ana Yepes, very pleasant and helpful. She helped us decide what we wanted. She gave us recommendations that she told us were very delicious, like different lamb, sushi, wine, and divine attention. We will return. We will recommend that Ana serve you if available, but all staff were amazing.

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Anubis Cruzata St. Maria . 2024-09-14

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food quality and service needs improvement

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Express Law Solutions . 2024-09-14

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Had the most incredible pre theatre lunch, food was incredible. Would highly recommend

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Cat Orman . 2024-09-12

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Great place to go out for a date, night out or just to explore! very intimate, delicious food, expensive but worth it!

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Gabriele Petkevice . 2024-09-12

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I've been in Aqua Kyoto three times, and each experience has been exceptional. The food is consistently delicious, the service is always great, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. I also like their extensive sake selection!

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Elena L . 2024-09-09

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Excellent food, welcoming service, I will recommend this restaurant for its good atmosphere and fresh food with a wonderful flavor

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Luz Elena Ramirez . 2024-09-09

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Everything was really good. Food and service was amazing!!

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Betsy Jimenez . 2024-09-08

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We had the yellowtail sushi and ended up violently ill.

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tina findley . 2024-09-08

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Wonderful food, attentive waiter and great ambience . Try the black sesame fondant with matcha ice cream, star of the show!

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Mena Abdoun . 2024-09-07

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The wagyu kebab was delicious and presentation of food superb. Staff were very helpful in returning an umbrella I left behind.

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Dominic Berney . 2024-09-06

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I went for lunch. Unfortunately, my friend was ill so I went alone. Amazing food experience from start to finish. The Bento box was amazing. Service was exceptional. I couldn't fault a thing. I will definitely be back to taste the rest of the menu.

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Claudine Samat . 2024-09-06

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We had a great birthday brunch! Loved the atmosphere, and we really appreciated the Vegan options put together by the chefs (not everything was listed on the brunch menu, so you will need to ask the staff) . The food was fresh and very tasty, with generous portions! Good job!

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Stefano Gianoglio . 2024-09-02

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First time back in a good few years, sadly it feels like a shell of the place it used to be. While nothing was bad, it also didn't exceed any expectations from service to food. It's lost that quality touch which I suspect is a post COVID knock on. Unlikely to return, much better places to eat and drink for the same price if not less

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Daniel Hipkin . 2024-08-31

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Delicious and varied menu, friendly and helpful service, fun vibes.

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Nancy Ritter . 2024-08-30

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Great spot and I really enjoyed the Wagyu sliders and bao buns.

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Sean M . 2024-08-30

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