Dozo in Kensington and Chelsea

so good!!! Definitely have the volcano rolls and the spicy beef noodle!! Soooo good. Can also try the wagyu roll, it’s pretty good! A lot better than before.

Brilliant experience staff friendly food yummy. I just to eat at Dozo South Ken and it’s my first time at Soho Dozo it’s more crowded but still very good place to be to enjoy sashimi

Nice cute Japanese restaurant in Soho, best volcano roll in town!

MOUSE under the table! my birthday dinner was ruined by the presence of mouse under the table! TOPO sotto la tavola! la cena del mio compleanno è stata rovinata dalla presenza di un topo sotto al tavolo!

MOUSE under the table! my birthday dinner was ruined by the presence of mouse under the table! MOUSE under the table! My birthday dinner was ruined by the presence of a mouse under the table.

My go-to-place whenever i don't know where to eat. Always high standard, warm stuff and tasty quality food. Big Big love💎

My consistent go to for years. Super extensive menu, you will definitely find something you like. Some authentic flavours and fusion bits too. Their prawn tempuras are super crispy, big and juicy!! Also love the otoro maki. Great central location!!

Nice location, loved the ambience. Everything was delicious - from the fresh sashimi to the great sushi variations and the rice bowl dishes. Recommended!

Push the [Bluefin Tuna Nigiri Sushi], the fish fillet greatly covers the entire rice ball, and the layers of fish flavor + soy sauce flavor + slight wasabi flavor are great!

La comida, por desgracia, no sabía fresco. . el personal no era el más agradable y se sentía como si estuvieran mirándonos todo el tiempo, lo que hizo una experiencia de comer incómoda. La bebida era agradable.

The atmosphere is great and there's a big variety of dishes. However, the sushi is greatly overpriced and the quality and quantity are not worth the price. Fortunately, there's choices of cheaper dishes, such as ramen. Unlikely to come back again when there are cheaper and better places.

This is truly one of the best places in town for fresh salmon sushi and perfectly grilled skewers — every bite is packed with flavor and freshness. The cozy atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff make the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're here for a quick bite or a relaxed meal with friends, this spot delivers both quality and charm in every detail.

The sashimi and eel rice at his place are super delicious. They are just like what you'd have in Japan, and even fresher.👍

An atmospheric and intimate restaurant with fresh, flavoursome food, lovely crockery, attentive service. Memorable.

Food was great! Lunch menu is really affordable. Everything is fresh and tastey.

Delicious sushi! Recommended for all the rolls: i ordered dragon maki which is absolute amazing.

Great place to have a friend’s get together. And if you are a big group the table inside would be great for parties. It was only 3 of us so we had to share the massive table with other guests. Food selection and quality were excellent.

brilliant food i will be back, so authentic

Very delicious food, good prices, and great atmosphere

I had an incredible dining experience at Dozo Soho! The sushi was absolutely fresh and flavorful, and the presentation was stunning. The atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxed, perfect for a casual meal or a special night out. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable.

High-quality food, absolutely delicious food! The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and relaxing

Extremely good Japanese in the heart of Soho. The restaurant develops over 3 floors. In both the system of benches and tables allow you to either "sit in" or to do the equivalent of sitting on the floor and eating from very low tables. My bento box was extremely tasty and I was very very pleased to see that they had an option based on unagi (eel). I found their menu impressively big. Not just because it listed plenty of options but because the actual menu was a large, thick, heavy book, full of images with at least 30 if not 50 pages to flip through.

The waiter was so rude, we had a booking for 6 I called before to let them know that I go with a baby he said is fine and then he was complaining about the buggy, at 5:45 he started to complain why my friend was not there yet that she should run and trying to clean the table while we were eating so we removed the service charge. Basically he was trying to kick us out

We had a very good time in Dozo. The atmostphere of the restaurant was enjoyable and comfortable. The staffs were very supportive and caring. Nothing to complaint about! The Volcano Maki was especially outstanding. It's far yummier than what we expected when reading the reviews. We couldn't help but to make the dish spotless (lol). Must-try if you come across this restaurant! The other dishes were gorgeus too! This is by far our best Japanese restaurant in SOHO! We highly recommend to try it! Now I can't wait to return and have the Volcano Maki again 😋

La comida era buena y parecía auténticamente japonesa, pero el personal necesita ser más respetuoso con las mujeres. Yo llegué primero mientras mi pareja todavía está en camino. Teníamos una reserva, así que entré primero, y pregunté al personal si podían avisar a mi compañero cuando llegue. El personal (un hombre de unos 40 años) dijo entonces en tono de burla: ”¿Oohh él? ¿Tu amigo es niño o niña?” Se sentía muy inapropiado.

The only positive thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere and good service, the good was not so good. I ordered the unagi don, you can literally taste the food which was both hot and cold at the same time, and was way too sweet.

Very good food and amazing service.

Volcano roll is a must try, sashimi was great and the ambience was great too - highly recommend.

Nice food with fair price. Will visit again

The best Japanese food experience in Soho!

Amazing experience, the food is heavenly, the space is a little tight but cozy and the staff are friendly and helpful. New favourite place 💖

Worst experience in a restaurant I’ve had in London. The food was average and overpriced. Worst sushi I’ve had in London for that price. Told them we had an avacado allergy and then served us avacado. Just so bad don’t go. Go to dinings instead

Definitely my go to place for Ramen in Soho. Delicious full flavour. Big menu which is all photos.

Overwhelming choice as expected and the food is top notch. Service is excellent but the place is crowded at all times. Go at lunch for the ramen deal!

I will say, i have been going to this restaurant for over 7 years around once a year and i notice the quantities and the quality going down over time which is not ideal. For instance, they change the recipe for chicken teriyaki which the new one is less enjoyable to eat. I have been today 11th February 2025, i must say the presentation remains impeccable, how the chicken was hard to bite and overcooked in some areas, making hard to eat. I am disappointed a restaurant that wasy go to for the chicken teriyaki bento that the price increase hasn't kept its quality. However, for lunch time still a good combination of quality for money so still above the average standards in the area

Went during the weekday for lunch and it was great! Everything tasted amazing and service was very fast!

Excellent food and service. Reasonably priced cocktails and very extensive menu to choose from with a variety of hot and cold dishes. The grilled eel was a highlight, melt in the mouth. The black truffle gyoza were perfectly crisp. The sushi rolls were huge and very fresh. We loved the Australian Waygu. Each dish arrived really efficiently too. Would definitely return to try more of the menu items.

The place is quite nice (especially the low tables), and food was good, however: 1. Is very expensive for the quantity 2. Most of the staff did not speak English, what's worse they just addressed us in japanese (?) and didn't even bother calling another waiter or trying to explain some other way (simpler words, gestures ?). To finally understand anything it was up to us figuring out the only waiter that spoke English and going up directly to her. Also not recommended if you have intolerances or other "softer" dietary restriction, as the staff is not clear on (or doesn't know) the ingredients in the dishes. When we asked if shellfish were used in the complimentary fish broth that was served to us upon seating, they (or rather , the third waiter we called, as the first 2 just kept speaking to us in japanese) just said that the main ingredient was fish powder, without giving a definitive answer to our original (and more pressing) question. Hopefully they have stricter requirements in place for allergies.

Love the food so much! I go here all the time

Had the best experience, food is amazing!

Volcano sushi and spicy edamame are my favorites. Both mocktail and cocktails are very delicious. I try to come once a month🥰

Amazing food but incredibly rude managers and staff.

RUDE STAFF!!! I attend Dozo few days ago, the food was good, staffs are nice. We’ve got the bill when we finish, after payment, we were just putting our clothes on while chatting, however, a male staff wearing white shirt and glasses( I assuming manager? ) came to us and directly ask us to leave because the next reservation is here???. We have the reservation at 17:30, it’s only been an hour since we sat down, there’s no way that the time limit for dinner is only an hour. I never encountered where you actually made reservation and the restaurant is trying to throw you out after only one hour. Besides, there are other tables who came before us and he never ever rushed them. I wonder the reason why? We’ve ordered £160+ for two of us and this is not the service I deserve.

The place is lovely. Nice atmosphere, music and sitting. The food was good but not unforgettable. If in the area, I would go back though.

Highly recommend! I went around 6:30 in the evening and waited about 15 minutes. The staff were very efficient and attentive; I did not get hectic vibes even with a full house and a consistent queue outside. Highlights were the ramen, Volcano Maki, Sashimi set, and Unagi. The Summer Roll needs more texture and the tamago could be more flavorful. The lighting makes it hard to read the menu. The menu could also be condensed to save table space. Overall, delicious and quality dinner, I would come back just for the ramen and to try other dishes of course!

A very cosy and warm atmosphere with on the floor, closely situated seating, booked in advance as we heard it was busy, would recommend a booking, were encouraged to give the table back after an hour and 15 minutes which was just enough time to try an array of food including wagyu beef, black tiger tempura prawns and spicey soft shell crab sushi to name a few, large array of traditional Japanese drinks menu as well, 2 floor restaurant with attentive and efficient staff, would definitely go back.

I can safely say that this restaurant was one of the best places for sushi that I’ve ever been in London. The sushi was sooo fresh and tasty. They have such a big selection of dishes that it’s so hard to decide what you want to try. The food arrived on time as well even though it was busy. The place is always so busy so I recommend booking a table. I’m definitely going back there :-)

Beef ramen swimming in oil, feel completely ill after having a few mouthfuls! Really unhelpful rude staff.

It is a good choice for its genre. The desserts are a bit expensive for the size but the food is worth the money.

Been going to Dozo for many years, seems as though they have recently changed owner, all the staff are different. Has become and tourist trap & trying to scam people into paying more. Food also doesn't taste like it used to & bad service. Extremely bad service from woman with blonde bob & sneaky looking man

Came here on a whim. So glad we did. The food was amazing and the set-up is very quirky. Would definitely recommend.

Your restaurant boys behavior veer bad next time I am not coming 😡😡😡

I have been coming here for years. Food is great.

unpleasant staff, a dish from our order was forgotten and the person had to wait an hour before being served and eating alone

Extensive menu, attentive staff, great service, food arrives quickly and is so delicious (especially the ramen) will definitely be going back soon

Food was amazing! Great service!

If u looking for a best sushi in soho I recommend you to try this place ✅

Shout out for Dozo because of doing a great job. One of the most famous Japanese restaurants in London that you must try when visiting. Fresh, good quality and approachable. The location is perfect that is in the hustle center. Staff are so nice and gentle like the way Japanese do. "Volcano" is the best seller. So why not to get it straight away. You don't feel sad after that for sure. Everything is so good except for fatty tuna. Sorry, it's not my taste. First time but very nice experience. High recommend and properly will come back soon !!!

A two-story shop that serves good food, but mildly expensive. I had the mince pork ramen (Spicy Tantan) 🍜 on a cold winter night. Lovely broth. Instantly warms your body up. Standard mince pork. The portion is a bit small I think. A bit spicy, not too much. Also had the spicy pork skewers (Buta) 🍡. They come in a set of 2. Really nice and crispy. Have them while they are hot! They have the funky Japanese-style hollow table seatings, but normal tables are also available, if you're not comfortable with those. If you sit in one of those hollow tables in a corner, it can be a bit tricky getting in and out. It can get a bit busy at dinner. Reservation is possible up to one day before, and each time you are allotted ~2hr-ish eating time. Small and cozy shop with 2 floors. Very central location. Grab some post-meal desserts from the many dessert shops around the area. All-in-all, worth a try I think but be mindful of the price. Check out their menu beforehand!

Used to frequent here as a student. But during my last visit in November 2024, we were down with severe food poisoning after dining here and missed our flight to Rome. Called to tell the restaurant the same, did not expect compensation from them whatsoever, but they were extremely defensive and denied it entirely. Take your chance to eat here but you have been warned!

A return client always, great price-food quality ratio and excellent service!

High standard food, just don’t sit near the door on a cold windy day!

Dangerous Korean/Japanese restaurant It is distinguished by its sessions that give you the impression that they are floor sessions. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are in a Korean restaurant The menu is full and varied, and to be honest, the choice is confusing. The food on the other hand is delicious 10/10 The prices are very average The restaurant requires prior reservation, but I was one person and they accepted me and let me in. The service is good and orders go out quickly Delicious and I recommend using it

Very small, but clean and nice. There was a double bed, it was a three-quarter with a duvet.

Good, decent food, decent price, decent atmosphere. 7/10

came on 2nd January for the lunch set, staff told us it was not available because it is a bank holiday - one search and i can tell you it is not. i have always found establishments that deny promotional items due to made up conditions questionable. otherwise, the gyu don was decent and flavourful, some pieces of beef were slightly tough. salmon don took a while to serve - i don’t think i will be back

The sushi restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere and fresh, delicious sushi. However, the cups had a fishy smell, which slightly detracted from the experience. With a bit more attention to detail, it could be excellent.

Amazing. Fantastic eel sushi. The scallops are delicious. Fantastic ramen.........

One of the most tasy food. We will come back again

Soy sauce is excellent and fish quality is obviously better and those sold in take-away restaurant

To get the discount, you have to look at the physical student card to get the discount. Who carries a student card every day during the holidays? First time seeing such a store

Great ambience, so intimate with a friendly and courteous staff. Not to mention the price is affordable

The food is okay mostly, the place is crowded, however, the service is not as good as it supposed to be, aggressive if I may say.

Food was basic, service was meh

Great food & lovely menus where the images are aside all the food options. Real cool set up with the seating, adds to the Japanese atmosphere but honestly really difficult to get in the seat. Been there before and got the bento box before which was good. The lunchtime deal was a good value.

Their portion has gotten so small. I've been to dozo many many times and each time I order this volcano sushi. This dish now costs £20, the portion has shrunk by 20-30% compared with about a month ago. It still tastes good but the size makes me feel scammed.

¡Cenamos para 4 personas! El personal era agradable el lugar limpio y hermoso! Sobre la comida era agradable nada más medial! ¡El cóctel era fuerte y sabroso! ¡Sugiere! 🙌

Always lovely at Dozo. Can be a bit spenny but compared to some other sushi spots in London, worth the dollar. Bento boxes are good value but the main and nigiri are as good as you’ll get in the city.

Mouth-watering food with a soothing ambiance❤️

The food is fine .But when I tried to order the take way ，it take more than 2 hours to prepare and at last the restaurant cancelled the order without any explanations and the I haven't receive the refund .

Great atmosphere ,successfull meal especially cod fish &toro incredible ,suggested strongly

Had such as nice atmosphere, and amazing ramen too! Sushi was high quality and service was quick.

delicious food with nice environment.

It's an average Japanese run by Chinese people. You pay for the location more than the food. Good deals during lunch time, not worth it during the evening.

It’s okay, the noodles are delicious, but I don’t like the skewers. Pay attention to the price.

Having lived in London for 7 years I can still say it is my fav Japanese restaurant

Great food, nice atmosphere. Totally recomended. The sushi is amazingggggg. We tried the ramen this time, delicious!!!

Very delicious food, and the sashimi is very fresh.

9/11/2024-Saturday. My friend gave me a lunch treated at this sushi restaurant in Soho, London. I am very impressed with the authentic layout of the table seating.. The service is excellent. Our food orders were served out very quickly. The sushi is very fresh. Price is reasonable and has many choices to choose from. I really enjoyed the sushi there. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A total scam! The noodles they serve are clearly instant noodles that you can buy in a shop for less than one pound. While we are sold the idea that the restaurant is Japanese, all the employees and the manager are Chinese. When I asked for a student discount, they said they can only provide if I pay in cash, which to me seems a very shady policy just to avoid the taxes…

The waiter first tried to bring a more expensive drink than what we ordered. Then the noodles are totally instant noodle that they charged 13.9 pounds plus 12.5% service fee. Despite promoting themselves as Japanese restaurant the waiters are all Chinese, the food is just a scam to white people who never went to Asia. At the end we asked for student discount but they refused by saying only accept cash if use student discount. That I don’t recall any UK law enforced this, I think it’s a way of avoiding tax.

Fun and Cozy atmosphere. Signature rolls are a must especially Rock N Roll

A quick lunch here today with a salmon teriyaki bento. The food was good as always. And the staff are much nicer than a few years ago. It's the best Japanese place in London. The only pity is that the miso soup broth base wasn't the vegan option. Hope they will do the miso seafood ramen🍜 in further.

Great discovery. The service is very good, the decor top and the dishes a delight. We will come back

Worst service I've received in a long time. Me and my friend feel rushed out, plates were collected, and we're asked to pay for the bill literally within 3 minutes of us finishing our food. Horrible!!

Usually love Dozo and it was my go-to Japanese place in London but recently was super let down with the sashimi don I ordered - it wasn't cheap and as you can see from the picture, they were SO stingy with the portions of fish (ONE slice each) and I also got the nub end of the tuna - not even a proper slice!! Felt super scammed 😭 Genuinely pains me to write a bad review of this place, but I expected a lot more from Dozo ngl.

I cannot stress what a great deal the lunch special was. Excellent quality for the price, and the restaurant itself was very charming.

Taste of food, variety of menu, service speed, atmosphere, everything was good.

I have eaten here many times and whenever I crave good sushi I think about Dozo. I always recommend this place to friends and family. The food is great, particularly the sushi, the service is good and the dine-in atmosphere is really nice with cosy seating.

Omg I recommend this beautiful, amazing and special place is a perfect to eat and enjoy the delicious food 💯% 😊 😃