Japan Centre in City of London, Westminster

Love this place, come to visit virtually every time I come to London. Great food and service, and lots of reasonably priced Japanese fresh produce and items like cutlery, bowls, cups, etc 😊 Highly recommend!

We had heard good things about JC, so we decided to check it out. You can find everything there—from Japanese and Korean to Chinese products. At the restaurant section, I ordered ramen with tempura. However, what I got was a soggy, waterlogged prawn half-lost in its tempura batter. That can’t be right, can it? I went back to address the issue, asking for a proper crispy tempura. The staff member said, "Okay, I’ll get you a new one." To my surprise, he grabbed a pre-cooked tempura from the display and put it in the microwave! That’s not going to make it crispy, I thought. I had no patience for this anymore, so I walked away, ate my ramen, and left the store.

Good place, just not too many options. Overall is great

You can find Japanese products in a variety, fresh food bakeries snacks and so on it's so good 😍

The Japan Centre is an absolute gem in the heart of London for anyone who loves authentic Japanese food and culture! The highlight of my visit was their udon soups – warm, hearty, and packed with flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked with just the right amount of chewiness, and the broth was rich and comforting, with options to suit every taste. My personal favorite was the [mention a specific udon soup if you'd like, e.g., "spicy miso udon"] – it was absolutely divine! The ambiance is another level of amazing. Walking in feels like stepping into a vibrant corner of Japan, with a design that’s straight out of a Naruto episode. From the subtle anime-inspired decor to the cozy, bustling atmosphere, it’s a must-visit spot for fans of Japanese pop culture and food alike. Whether you're looking for a quick, delicious meal or simply want to soak in the authentic vibes, the Japan Centre is the perfect place. Highly recommend it – I’ll definitely be back!

An Authentic Taste of Japan at the Japan Centre ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Japan Centre is a gem for anyone looking to experience the flavors and culture of Japan in the heart of London. From the moment I stepped inside, I was transported to a vibrant marketplace filled with authentic Japanese food, groceries, and products. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the food. The selection is incredible, offering everything from freshly made sushi and sashimi to warm bowls of ramen and flavorful donburi. The sushi was beautifully prepared, with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a perfect balance of flavors. It’s clear that great care is taken to ensure authenticity and presentation. The ramen was equally delightful, with a rich, savory broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The toppings were generous, and the flavors transported me straight to Japan. There’s also a fantastic variety of bento boxes, making it easy to grab a delicious and healthy meal on the go. One of the standout features of Japan Centre is the bakery and dessert section. I couldn’t resist trying the mochi and matcha-flavored pastries, which were both sweet and satisfying without being overly heavy. The selection of Japanese teas and beverages is also impressive, complementing the food perfectly. Beyond the food, the Japan Centre offers an extensive range of Japanese groceries, snacks, and kitchenware. It’s a one-stop shop for anyone looking to recreate Japanese dishes at home or discover new ingredients. I spent far longer browsing than I planned because there’s just so much to explore. The atmosphere is lively yet welcoming, and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, always willing to help with recommendations or answer questions about the products. While the prices can be slightly higher than standard supermarkets, the quality and authenticity make it well worth it. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine or simply curious to try something new, the Japan Centre is a must-visit destination.

Great place for a snack and the ramen looks good. I recommend it!

I went shopping while visiting London from another European city. They had a lot of ingredients that you don't usually see, and they also sold bento boxes and useful goods that are common in Japan. I was thrilled to see so many types of koji on sale! There is also a toilet. You can eat there, and they also sell raw fish. There is a fish shop attached. Dashi packs with expired expiration dates were being sold at unbelievable prices. Something that happens overseas😅

Good place to stop for a meal when in the centre. Sushi and sashimi are pretty good. Ramen a bit hit and miss. Big plus the fact that you can drink the sakes sold in the shop with your meal.

A good place to have Japanese food, sashimi, sushi and groceries. They even have Japanese magazines and items of anime. Recommend anyone who loves Japanese culture to pay a visit. The bilingual signage in Japanese and English adds the vibe so hopefully the owner can do more of this, of course the best is to open more Japan Centre store in the UK.😸🍣🍤🍛🍜

I come here every time I’m in London to quickly satisfy my sushi craving (inexpensive, good quality sushi for take away) and buy some Japanese groceries. Very good selection and reasonable prices for imported food.

Cute condensed Japanese shopping experience. Books, Anime, crockery and toys they do but we all know that the main attraction is the food!! Loads of ready-made and interesting "staples" to cram into your cupboards. Super helpful staff.

Always used to buy my favourite food and things from here at the old location, this new place is even better 🤗

I always come here to eat when I'm in central London because it reminds me of my Japan trip.

At first it doesn't look like much, but when you decent the stairs into the Japan Center, you'll be submerged in a cozy shopping district where you can purchase all kinds of Japanese wares. Take out or settle down and eat in, this hidden gem is worth a try.

We have Japanese ingredients and daily necessities. You can also enjoy reasonably priced meals at the food court.

I wasn't expecting this place to be so calm, with a huge variety of products and very affordable prices. I recommend it for Japanese fans.

One of my favourite places in London ! Always coming here !

The food and atmosphere were amazing. However, after being harassed by your security guard, i feel nothing but utter discust towards this establishment. I feel as though something must change as this doesn't seem like the first time he has done this. This encounter made my experience here miserable, and I would like to warn all those who want to visit here to watch out for that so called security guard as he may be the one you need to be guarded from.

Me and my family were just browsing Japan Centre when suddenly we were approached by the security guard as we were leaving. My brother was blatantly accused of stealing although we had already paid for it. Our mum had already paid for it and had provided proof of purchase however he insisted that my brother was stealing and would not allow us to leave. He should be ashamed of himself for disrespecting us and humiliating us as we of course did not steal. Even after the proof and telling him he could just check the security cameras, he didn’t believe us and proceeded to look in our bags himself to look for sushi that clearly didn’t exist because once again… WE DIDN’T STEAL!!! The management needs to sort out their security and rest assured we will be reporting this incident to the relevant authority. If I don’t get any sort of response, I shall be taking action! This is unacceptable behaviour. He didn’t even apologise and gave us attitude stating, “I am not talking to you, I am asking him” as we were trying to stick up for him. He needs to be fired!!!

Great shop and restaurant, perfect to get those uniquely japanese ingredients you can't get elsewhere. Great to be not only able to get sake but to be spoilt for choice

Awful security guard, treated customer as I stole things without evidence. And no sorry from them at all.

I often come here to shop for Japanese products. The cook food is very reasonable. I had classic ramen soup noodles, and it was good. I do recommend come to eat early because it gets very busy with the lunch crowd with limited indoor seating. Make sure you pick up a loyalty card, and you get a free meal with 15 stamps.

A place not to miss in London. Ramen 🍜 and mochi are fabulous. 👌

One of my favourite places. I buy ramen and stock. It satisfies my cravings, and is great since I don't go out to eat ramen any more. I love all the other items they stock, like kitchenware, magazines and sashimi. I actually haven't bought any, but it's cool to look at them. If you need Japanese groceries, this is brilliant, though some items are cheaper in Chinatown. The takeaway is great too. I've had the gyoza and yakitori chicken skewers, though it was ages ago.

I love the Japan centre. I don't usually eat there but always shop. Some great products at a very reasonable cost considering they are all imported. Sake week at the moment.

Quite terrible. People who work there have no idea what most of the Japanese’s items are. Frustrating when you are asking the staff and they have zero clue ( if you work there you should know the basics) Overly priced for the same sauce and general items you can find at other Asian stores. Sushi is substandard. Even at the fish market fish is sliced so thinly (mostly poorly seasoned rice) ..and expensive for what it is. Waste of a trip.

Some of the most tasty takeaway sushi in London, and not too expensive. Only downside was I wanted to pick up some onigiri before I left for my train at 11:30am and they were so slow stocking the shelves that I had to leave without it. Good selection of Japanese products.

A pretty nice little Japanese mini market and restaurant where you can get some interesting Japanese ingredients, dessert and food. They don't have the most complete collection on their shelves and certainly the food is not mind-blowing but it was decent enough

I have been going to this Japan Centre for many years. However, I never thought of giving my reviews. On the 3/10/2024-Thursday, I went to this Japan Centre for a quick dinner. I ended up spending over £100 shopping for various Japanese food. Treating myself with a bowl of vegetarian soup ramen and a pack of sashimi sushi. Highly recommended this Japanese centre. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I tried the katsu curry on my recent trip to London and it was easily the best meal I had on my trip! Definitely recommend it. The staff were also very kind and helpful and there was plenty of place to sit and enjoy your meal.

Friendly staff and a nice vibe to the place

Love this place! It’s like a portal into Japan. For anyone who has been to Japan you will find your favourites from fruit to candy. Prepared food is great and authentic as well. Worth a visit.

Chicken teriyaki donburi was so dry and had no flavour, beef donburi was so greasy. We left more than half our meals as it was so bad, very disappointed.

A place where you can shop and eat at the same time. Love their big variety of drinks!!

Didn't stay long my only wish is that it was bigger!

I can only say good things about Japan Centre. We went there first because we knew it was a supermarket for Japanese products, which had a lot of variety and at a good price, but then we saw that they also had prepared food to take away and that you could eat freshly made food there at VERY reasonable prices. The first day I took a salmon and tuna poke at a reduced price, since in the afternoon, after a certain time, they give discounts of 30% on their fresh products, so you can have dinner quite cheap. The quality of the fish was spectacular. Some of the best salmon and tuna I have ever tried. The second day we wanted to have dinner there, and we got salmon nigiri which was tremendous, mascarpone and anko dorayaki which was very tasty and yuzu mochis, which are our favorite mochis at the moment. Then we ordered ramen and rice with curry, and it was very very good. The ramen was very original and the curry very tasty, slightly spicy. The truth is that it is 100% recommended, and they also give you a points card, and for every 10 pounds you get a stamp. When we return to London we will definitely return. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- --- I can only say good things about Japan Centre. First we went because we knew that it was a supermarket selling Japanese products, of which it has a lot of variety and at a good price, but then we saw that they also had prepared food to take away and that you could eat freshly made food there at VERY reasonable prices. The first day I got a salmon and tuna poke at a reduced price, since in the afternoon, starting at a certain time, they give 30% discounts on their fresh products, so you can have a pretty cheap dinner. The quality of the fish was spectacular. One of the best salmon and tuna I have ever tried. The second day we wanted to have dinner there, and we had salmon nigiri which was tremendous, mascarpone and anko dorayaki which was very very tasty and yuzu mochis, which at the moment are our favorite mochis. Then we ordered ramen and curry rice, and it was very very good. The ramen was very original and the curry very tasty, slightly spicy. The truth is that it is 100% recommended, and they also give you a points card, and for every 10 pounds they give you a stamp. When we return to London we will definitely return.

Love this place!!! The food is so good and authentic

The food is fresh and delicious! I was served very well by Suraj who made sure I got everything I was looking for. Thank you so much Suraj!! 🙏🏻❤️

Provides a lot of ingredients produced in Japan🍣🍱🍜🍙🍩

Very nice place with lots of imported Japanese products. There are also many cuts of meat and fish just like in Japan. There is also a small bakery with baked products such as melon pan at super affordable prices. Nice just to visit. Super recommended

Nice place with very good food!

Everything you probably need. Ever so slightly expensive than other japanese shops

Have always wanted to visit. Not as big as I was expecting but the selection is fabulous with some hard to find items and a great ready to eat selection. It's central London and imported products so it's quite expensive but worth the experience

I recently visited this place as I work in the city. I have always been intrigued by the decor both in and out so I thought I give it a try. Needless to say I was blown away by the service that it has to offer. I was greeted by a young Asian male in the name of Suraj. He couldn't me more accommodating to what I wanted to eat as it was my first time ever trying Japanese cuisine. Amazing. Suraj is an asset to your organisation. Thank you. Will definitely be back.

There are many Japanese staff, so you can easily order in Japanese. They offer a wide range of authentic Japanese ingredients and food.

It's great. Nice food and style.

Downstairs they have the market where you can buy sushi, sashimi, japanese drinks, and also order hot bowls of stuff. There are a few tables and you can eat right there inside the market. The market also has lots of japanese products. Upstairs is their ramen restaurant. You sit and scan the table code and order and pay right there from your phone. They bring the food to you. The ramen was delicious. The prawn tempura were hot and crispy. Everything tasted very authentic and the service was quick.

AUTHENTIC! Best food for such an affordable price. Freshest sashimi available -- love the fatty yellow fin tuna sashimi!!!

interesting places. but Ramen for £13 was not very good. we thought it would be tastier

My son really loves the onigiri at Japan Centre London. We were here one day late and all was sold out. So we came back another day and they were gone too. The staff here noticed his disappointment and checked why. After they learnt about the reason, they made four chicken onigiri special for him. What a lovely team. Thank you Prabath at the fresh counter and Suresh from the kitchen.

Love the ambiance, good sushi, lots of interesting little things. Can’t wait to go back 5/5

Variety of japanese products but VERY expensive

Amazing products and ramen restaurant. A true taste of Japan and they have homeware and magazines etc too - definitely recommend a visit. Especially if you are missing any Japanese snacks.

Great quality sushi. I love that they offer discounts close to closing time. Definitely worth it.

Love their sushi selection and always fresh! Staff are friendly and helpful.

Convenient shop for all your Japanese needs. But only does it sell fresh Japanese food and ingredients but it also has book magazines and kitchen goods. A bit expensive but then much cheaper than going to Japan :)

Great variety of Japanese ingredients, fresh produce and snacks. The food-to-go is out of this world. Their sushi is nothing like I have ever tried before, it is fresh and high quality.

For a little slice of Japan and for the wide range of sweets, snacks, green tea, food, drink and books, I love visiting this store, also the restaurant has really yummy ramen 😁

It helped that I had lots of ingredients. It's expensive, but I'm really happy with the sashimi.

Good atmosphere and tasty food 🔥

Ugo was a friendly and extremely professional associate. While working as security he has such an extensive knowledge of the products, as well as an in depth appreciation and perspective on japanese and Asian culture. I'll definitely be back, keep up the good work :)

Hidden gem of japanese goodies. I got some instant miso to have with me during travel for under £3

My wife and I got diarrhea (2-3hrs later) after having sushi and sashimi. Hope this is a single issue. OMG

Very expensive & limited range of goods available. Very disappointing with the options available, left without purchasing anything & will not come back again.

I came in yesterday to the Japan centre Panton street it was my first ever visit The staff were very kind and helpful and friendly it was very interesting and informative I will be back again soon

There are a lot of Japanese things like food, manga, stationery, etc. The price is not high either.

Amazing place where you can shop for Japanese goods and food and dine to. If this shop was bigger it would be so much better but the range of foods is very good. Lovely choice of Sake, soy and miso, well worth a visit.

Lots of variations of the same few products. Ultimately there’s only about 10-15 unique items and 5-10 versions of each

Everything contains bad additives. I used to buy organic natto, but its been replaced with natto full of nasties. The place is like expensive japanese aldi now!

We really enjoyed our visit there. The staff were very friendly and super helpful too. We will return.

Wish we'd had time to have lunch here as the food options smelt and looked amazing. I was over the moon to find a few favourites from Japan and loaded up some drinks and things for my stay. I've ordered from Japan Centre online before so I was aware of their extensive range but the job is just a wonderful slice of Japan in London. It is is not overly tourist driven and is clearly a bit of a hidden gem because it wasn't busy at all.

Great little Japanese supermarket. Open until 10pm. Ideal to pick up some exotic food stuff, stationery and bargain sushi at ipto 30% off at the end of the day 😻

Great central location to get Japanese ingredients, snacks and food. A local Konbini!

Food quality and serving staff does not up to Japan Centre’s standard. It’s much smaller as a supermarket to the original Japan Centre. However what’s most disappointing is the food sector. When I visited today the fish counter is closed but all ready packed sashimis are cut terribly so just can’t pick any. Was trying to order a draught beer while the staff behind the counter was a bit confused. Went to ask the staff behind the food counter which then told it is not serving draught beer in a not so friendly manner. Quite disappointed to be honest and I would not recommend this branch.

Lovely area that brings the essence of Japan to London. They have eat-in space, a canteen style with lots of seats, books, merch, pottery and a large selection of grocery and spices.

A little bit of Japan in central London

For a truly authentic Japanese experience in London, I highly recommend this place. It offers a wide assortment of Japanese goods, from traditional cooking ingredients to snacks, sweets, and prepared foods. You can find almost everything you need to make your own authentic Japanese meals at home. Additionally, the restaurants within and around the building bring the tastes of Japan right to London.

I love Japan Centre for a simple reason: the food is exceptional value for the quality of sushi you get. However, what truly sets this place apart is the friendly and attentive staff. Special acknowledgement goes to Suraj, who is always very friendly and caring, making each visit to Japan Centre a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!

I met Suraj today, a very nice man that helped find what I was looking for. Great place !!

Nice Japanese cafeteria in the basement. Beware that they only served ramen two hours prior to closing.

The food at the supermarket was sadly poor. I can here with high hopes but was disappointed. The karaage was bland and not crispy. The gyoza were average alongside the onigiri as well. The chicken did not feel properly cooked and seemed to lack any form of seasoning. The katsudon was much the same.

I love it here and over years it’s been consistently great, amazing sashimi the price has gone up quite a lot in past 10 years but quality and portions remain.

Lovely service at Japan center with staff more than willing to explain and guide you towards your style of sake or other treats, highly recommend!

Once upon a time, I loved all the Japanese products you need The dessert is provided with a restaurant part that serves food

a perfect place to escape from london, this is me and my home tutor first date 🤍we really had fun here 💞💞 (only one bad thing - staff here needed be trained how to differentiate Mochi and ice cream mochi ⁽⁽◞(꒪ͦᴗ̵̍꒪ͦ=͟͟͞͞ ꒪ͦᴗ̵̍꒪ͦ)◟⁾⁾

The only place I can get the type of soy sauce

Should that security device checked if it beeps for no reason "happens all the time"-security guy.

A great selection of Japanese snacks and groceries!! Everything you need to make an authentic japanese meal at home.

Friendly staff, great food awesome selection of products

Delicious Japanese food. An excellent starter and an extremely tasty main course. The service was amateurish and unfriendly at times, but other than that we have no negative comments. We enjoyed our meal in this cozy restaurant.

Excellent place to get your Japanese shopping done, lots of great ingredients, sweets, wine, fish and more. It's also great for a quick lunch.

Great place to pick-up Japanese food London at reasonable prices. Offers a good range of discounts as well as special offers.

I enjoyed the ramen here a lot! Would definitely return

Great place to come and get Japanese food

The best ramen broth I’ve ever tasted was at Japan Centre supermarket. Great hangover cure! My hubby had the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, whilst I had the Kotteri Tonkotsu Ramen. Both were outstanding, with a rich and tasty bone broth. However we didn’t like the shredded pickled ginger at all, as it ruined the beautiful flavours of the bone broth. Will have to remember to ask them to leave it out next time we order. Yes! We’re already planning for our next bowl of ramen here! The supermarket is fantastic. Apart from a good selection of Japanese products, there is also a fresh food section with things like pork belly and Wagyu Beef Shabu Shabu, Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki slices, Wagyu Beef Yakiniku cut, and even Wagyu fat! (Please see my photos) Other items: pre-marinated chicken karaage, and a BEAUTIFUL selection of sashimi such as: katsuo tataki sashimi, bluefin tuna, also fatty and medium fatty bluefin tuna, and of course salmon, as well as yellowtail, octopus, scallops, vinegared mackerel, calamari (squid), sea bass, sweet prawn, and other beautiful raw products for cooking, such as beautiful slices of fatty salmon, pre-marinated black cod miso and mackerel miso. This place is like heaven!

Very nice selection of products including artisanal products from specific prefectures. A good selection of sushi, sashimi, meats and ready to eat products, but a bit light on bakery goods.

Great service & great food inside the store but the experience I've had with deliveries recently has been awful. I ordered 6 melon sodas & they sent me 6 green teas instead

Everything I wanted was in stock and even more. The saff was also very nice and the whole place had a nice atmosphere. Overall, it was great, and I recommend anyone to visit!

If u love Japanese food, this place is for you. Loads of choice.