Misato Japanese in City of London, Westminster

Near Chinatown. The tables are so close together that the space is very narrow. But it didn't matter because the food was so delicious. All the staff are friendly. Chirashi don, beef udon, and two cups of green tea cost 44.5 pounds. I canceled one dish because my order was missing, but they gave me free green tea mochi ice cream. It's so delicious that I think it would be a good idea to order this separately. Chirashidon is really delicious. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes sushi. I ate a lot of sushi during my trip to London, but regardless of the price, this was the best. I recommend going with your parents and not in that kind of atmosphere, but going for a quick lunch with a friend.

Superb little Japanese restaurant located in Chinatown, offering delicious and authentic dishes. One of the best we have had the chance to taste! Each dish is prepared with care and reflects the true essence of Japanese cuisine. A must-visit place for fans of Japanese cuisine, we loved it!

Very authentic Japanese place. We loved it, the food was great and the service was 10. Plus they don't have the 12.5% ​​tax!

Great fried chicken. No service charge.

Arrived around 12 and was fairly empty. Great choice on menu , we went for Bento boxes as couldn't decide . It was amazing , lots of food all very delicious. By the time we left there was a queue at the door . All staff were great, very friendly and helpful.

I was craving for some curry pork tonkatsu and ordered it and did not choose from the staff recommended items. I added a side of miso soup. The pork was a tad modest; quite thin and small and did not taste sweet or fragrant. It was nice to be back at this long-standing establishment. Clean space and attentive staff.

Food was pleasant as was the entire experience. Pleasant but not excellent.

No waiting, fast service, food was delivered fast and delicious. Polite and friendly staff.

The food was good, but what I was most impressed about was the attention to my gluten allergy. The food was kept completely separate, and prepared safely. I felt safe ordering here.

Superb little family place. Good dishes at a good price. Advice to take grilled chicken and not fried, delicious and better!

Only went for a drink and snack on a busy day but food looked delicious and smelt amazing

It's been great place to eat with great food, large portions, low prices. However for the past 3 years the prices kept increasing (x2 or higher even...) and portions shrinking. It used to be packed and busy, with lines of people outside waiting, these days - half full. Keep in mind when visiting. Will be visiting other places going forward

Very good fast affordable Japanese food very very tasty

Good food for the price, very pleasant staff

Really delicious food, I had the tempura prawn curry,. Generous portions and I’m glad I went for the smaller plate. Food arrived really quickly.

Pork katsu curry was delicious! Cosy atmosphere, a great place for comfort food.

Love the Food and the portions are very big. I've been coming for years and I love it. It is also very affordable.

I went to this restaurant when I was a student. This Japanese restaurant is located in China town, which is very convenient. It was a rainy day, we got in this restaurant to have some warm food. We ordered chicken tonkatsu (egg on top of fried chicken with sauce), my husband had chicken katau curry large, my son had salmon Maki and edamame. Food, as usual tasty but compared to previously 8, 9 years ago, it has garnish like cabbage slice, tomato, and mayonnaise, which now has taken off. In addition, all prices were gone up due to economic inflation. All in all, it is a convenient place to eat and no service charge at all but highly recommended for tips.

Very nice experience. The food was excellent!

The food in the restaurant is excellent. I was rather surprised by the higher prices. Service is fast.

It's very yummy!! The price isn't that high and the potions are big and every one is really nice! I think it's one of the best Restaurants I have ever been in!

No longer affordable. Even a plain udon costs 9.5 quid plus service charge.

I've been coming to this restaurant each time I'm in London for 25 years. Love the food, the service, the location, the people. Thank you for making this such a warm, delicious experience.

Had a good time here! Thought there ware many pricey options but after all I was satisfied!

We were in the area and decided to get something to eat from here. The place was quite busy but we were shown to a table straight away. We ordered drinks which I had a pint of Asahi which was ok, not too bad price wise. For food I had the chicken katsu curry rice (large) which was ok not the best one I have had, it seemed to be more sauce (didn't seem to be large just a normal portion rice and chicken). We also had some 'edamame' which was ok. Overall the place seemed clean, the food was ok, reasonable price. Location is good. Staff seemed friendly.

Good value for money! The staff were very accommodating and efficient. Orders were promptly served and amenities were clean and orderly. Good serving sizes and very tasty, authentic food. The branch is located in a conveniently less crowded street of Chinatown which was a plus and was fairly easy to get to. Will definitely come again ♥️ Highly recommend the: • Pork katsu curry rice • Tempura roll

Sushi plates are delicious, price is reasonable

Good place. Very nice service. The food was very tasty. For fans of Japanese food, I would recommend!

Tasty food and well prepared! Good quality-price proposal

Misato is consistently amazing. Extremely quick service, great prices for London and top notch food. I am a huge fan of the pork katsu curry udon and find myself craving it often😝. The interior is a bit drab though but in a way it adds to the charm.

I no longer see queue when I come but the food is still good. It got pricier but it's still a good value to eat in central London. I recommend pork katsu teriyaki don. The thing I disliked is the disrespectful server last time I came, probably an intern...

Really really nice place, the server take care of you so well and the food is great and comes quickly, I also liked the place, I thought it was quite quaint.

Very good restaurant, value for money nothing to say. I had the chicken teryaki which was very good and in good quantity. My partner soon had a tempura and it was very good and the quantities were really more than adequate. I only give the atmosphere 4 stars because it's a little noisy but that's really to be critical. Good address in Chinatown

Very good little restaurant in Chinatown

A small but cozy place, we ate the chicken katsudon and the curry uddon with chicken, very good food and abundant quantities! 100% recommended!!

Very nice experience. A simple and beautiful place. Perfect welcome, very attentive service. The dishes are excellent. Highly recommended

Loved the food here. the service was quick. Everyone found something to eat from sushi to fried chicken to steamed food. Quality was great, and quantity was enough. Kids enjoyed it as well.

Great restaurant, conveniently located right at the entrance to Chinatown. We tried the beef udon 🥣 and some sushi 🍣, and the food was really good—we thoroughly enjoyed it! However, there was a small hiccup with the service: the waitress brought out the udon without the other person’s order and only then informed us that the sushi would take another 15 minutes... It felt a bit off, and it’s not really what you expect when dining with someone (honestly, it’s even a bit odd to have to explain this). I had to ask you to take it back and bring everything out together. I’m sure it won’t happen again, and I’ll gladly return.

Every time I come here I'm never disappointed and always come out feeling happy. There's usually a queue but the service is very quick and efficient, absolutely worth the wait. They have arguably the BEST chicken karaage in London which is made fresh as well as their tempura. The staff are so nice and the chefs are doing god's work. Please come here if you're going to China town

Fuimos recomendados por amiga que vive en Londres, estábamos un poco en duda en ir pero no pensé comer tan bien en este lugar a un precio accesible de calidad y precio El lugar es pequeño y no es muy bonito , las mesas están muy cercas uno al otro , pero eso que importa si vas comer bien y el servicio es agradable y rápido . La pasamos bien probé un poco de todo , el sushi fresco y una rica sopa de pescado y mucho más , si estoy en Londres seguro paso una segunda vez , seguro vuelvo a repetir . Te recomiendo vayas temprano así encuentras espacio y comes con calma pues siempre hay gente .

Very good value. Pleasant staff.

Great, we eat very well. Around fifty euros for 3 with drinks and we ate very well

So yummy!! The food and the service was perfect !! There's not a lot of space, but that's what gives the coziness. I highly recommend the udon noodles, they are really tasty and the broth reminds me of childhood memories.

The staff was very friendly, the prices were reasonable, and the udon noodles were not commercial udon noodles, but very chewy!! Best👍

Omg I am sooooo glad Misato is still around and lovely as ever. Chinatown is full of rude places - Wong Kei and Gerrard’s Corner come to mind. But in this Japanese restaurant, staff are glad you came and treat you well. The bento is delicious and I loved the Japanese novelty drink with that weird ball inside. This is a true London institution.

The eel bento was great. Well worth the slightly high price. Service was happy and fast. Restaurant could do with a bit of TLC but it is a Chinatown look and feel to be a little run down. Pleasant food, good service and in a great location. Would be good to have a bit more of a gluten free option but they were very helpful and the GFer went away full.

Nice small place close to busy Chinatown. Came here with friends a few times, enjoyed the food and portion sizes were decently large. Sushi is on the expensive end so would avoid if you're on a budget, couldn't help but laugh at a friend when he ordered tuna nigiri and was shocked and disappointed when only a single piece arrived, so would be aware that nigiri prices are for a single piece unless stated otherwise on the menu.

Good and tasty Japanese food at a fairly price. Sushi options are not available from 9pm

After having "eaten" in a KR restaurant not far away, we set our sights on this restaurant and we did not regret it at all! We arrived at an hour with few people, we were quickly served and we enjoyed our dishes. A bit of a shame that the curry wasn't spicy but it was still good! I think I'll come back if I'm in the area again.

I've been going to this place for years and the good is always super yummy.

Sadly not what it used to be. I used to come here every time I visited London because I liked the large portion sizes, low prices and no-nonsense attitude and presentation. They didn't even have a name sign on the outside for years. Yet I returned today to find that they've ditched almost all the vegetarian options from the menu (even to the point of ADDING chicken stock to the items which COULD have been vegetarian), the portions have shrunk, and the prices are now on a par with every other restaurant in the area. It's no longer a hidden treasure... Now it's just like every other money-grubbing restaurant in the Leicester Square area. What a shame.

Been coming here for over several decades. Food is still very tasty, but portions for teriyaki salmon and rice are half the size it was several decades ago. Rice was a mountain full. Salmon was a huge slab. Lots of teryaki sauce. Served with a small garnish of iceberg lettuce, and some Japanese mayonnaise. Now it's a normal/standard, portion of rice. Small slice of salmon, and a mixed leaf salad with a cherry tomato. The price now is triple of what it was in the 1990's. Food still tastes as delicious as ever. Shame for a long time they stopped the hand rolls, but the shrimp tempura maki are divine. The salmon teriyaki rice is still excellent and tastes the same as before. Also when they first opened, there was nanami togorashi. A bit of time passed, then it was only chili powder. I used to come here often until the prices have gone up incredibly. Now there is not the student vibe as before because its quite expensive. The decor needs updating as looks similar to before.

Was really tasty and had really friendly staff! Im in love with Japanese food in this restaurant! Cant wait until another time i see You again!!☺️

Incredible service and food 💯👌😊💜

Very good Katsu Curry!!! Would eat again!!

Had a wonderful experience with my family. We ordered torikaraage, curry udon and salmon teriyaki bento set. Everything was delicious!

Dans le quartier de Chinatown. Le meilleur restaurant japonais que j'ai fait. Nous nous sommes régalés. Nous y sommes allé sans réservation.

The best Japanese restaurant, we enjoyed ourselves. In the top!

Wonderful food, really nice and fast service. Almost didn't wait for a table at all, and the waitress was really nice. Would come again and recommend wholeheartedly.

Wonderful food and staff, great portions and prices. Loved it

Very friendly and incredibly good food

Small, discreet restaurant at the entrance to the Chinatown district, a smaller menu than the one you see in Chinatown restaurants but more attractive. Pleasant and fast service (despite one of the waitresses being very unsmiling) Value for money of the dishes, nothing to say, it’s inexpensive and very good We highly recommend

Fast and filling Japanese dishes. Second time I’ve been here, food has been good both times. Had curry udon the first time and very much enjoyed it and at reasonable prices.

Great food. We took Katsu set and some other dishes and drinks. Everything was delicious. Interior or staff not perfect but totally ok. Will come back when visiting London again.

When I go again, I will definitely stop by. My only regret is that I went on the last day.

The food is delicious and the portions are very big! The service is fast and friendly. You'll feel comfortable there. The owner is especially nice and welcoming. But really, so is every member of the staff. They also take cash which is a blessing for a tourist lol. Tipping isn't usual in this restaurant (just like in Japan) but I did so anyway because the staff is great. The prices of the food are also very reasonable. You really get your money worth. Would love to eat there again! I highly recommend this restaurant.

Fast service, friendly. Good food if you like sushi. 😋

Similar to one of the previous reviewers, I have dined here in the past and it had always been a really affordable place for a quick bite. Like everywhere else, unfortunately, the price had jumped up. I still enjoyed the udon noodle and soup though.

There was no queue around 5pm. I ordered chicken karake and udon. The food was ok. Quick service.

Popped in here for dinner before the theatre. I was left somewhat disappointed. Unfortunately, my experience with the food was that it was all sort of the same. The sushi did not taste fresh, the dumplings tasted the same as the rice, the katsu chicken was hard and dry. I must also say the restaurant felt quite outdated and could see it needed a touch up. Here and there. The staff were absolutely lovely, very attentive and helpful.

Great place, good food - extremely filling! Worth a visit! Place is slightly on the smaller side but it allows for a quieter atmosphere. Overall 5 stars!

The food is very delicious and the workers are very good. It is true that the atmosphere is not the best, but it deserves it for the price and quality.

Amazing katsu chicken with rice.

The noodles were delicious, and at a more than reasonable price.

At the gates of Chinatown is this cozy Japanese restaurant. My family and I ate very well and it was not expensive considering we were in London. I keep dreaming about their katsu curry. I'm looking forward to returning.

Food was good and flavourful, we had sushi, soup, katsu etc and all of it was tasty. Problem was with the service, the food came out at vastly different times so two of us were pracitally done eating when the other to got their food. This means we sat for a very long time without food. The waitress was also somewhat snarky when one of us didnt know how to pronounce a japanese dish. We had to ask for water. Overall the service was not worth the obligatory 12.5% seevice charge.

Have been here many times before, the restaurant itself is still the same but the menu has changed and is a bit more pricey! The portions are still big, the miso soup still delicious, the service still friendly. Overall we had a nice time. One problem is that we ordered jasmine tea for both of us, and it comes in a pot, but they charged us 85p for another cup. Which I think is a bit cheeky. It's a pot of tea, we should be able to share it and not pay extra 😅

Very close to Chinatown. Next to Legoshop. A small restaurant only around 20seats. Provided learning chopsticks for child.(Good) Food also look like Japanese style. Recommend to visit.

The food was good, shame about the rudeness of the waitress with glasses. Even though many tables were free, they rushed us to pay and free the table.

The service was super friendly and even though it was very busy, we were assigned a table very quickly. We were always made sure that we were well looked after. Because it was so full and the restaurant wasn't that big, it was very cramped inside. The food itself tasted very good, but it was nothing special. I ate chicken teriyaki. The chicken was very crispy, but was only served on dry rice and a few leaves of lettuce. There were also 2 dollops of sauce. So the whole thing turned out to be a bit dry. All in all, it's good to have for a quick snack, but nothing more.

We tried the chicken katsu curry and it was, hands down, the best one we've ever had. This place is in the middle of absolutely maddening crowd but has super calm vibes. So if you're looking for a good meal, good break, and peace for 30 mins.. do give this a try! Don't be fooled by the size of the place!

I visited this place for the first time. Food was food and service fast, but I ate better Japanese food. For 3 people I spent £94 plus service charge. Place is looking tired and very tight, not much space for a taller or bigger person.

recommended by a Japanese friend! I had a pork Katsu curry and rice. the food was heavenly and the staff were friendly and so warm. It's a cozy little space tucked (a little) away from the busy streets

The food is ok in Misato Fresh and fine, the staff are so welcoming and friendly Would definitely grab some food once in a while from here

The pork curry katesu was bad as it had smell. Will not order this ever again. Should had go for the chicken instead hopefully it will not be as bad.

Hidden gem!! Decent prices and all such yummy food.

We've been going to Misato for a very long time, and whilst the price has gone up since then, we cannot fault the quality of the food and service. On a hot day, a glass of cream soda and cold udon was perfection.

This Restaurant is recommended as „vegetarian friendly“ - the only vegetarian options are plain rice and edamame. So the declaration is just wrong. Not a single vegetarian main dish.

What an absolute gem if you are in London and on a budget!!!! Food was reasonably priced, portions huge and polite service just added to the experience. Definitely revisiting when next time in London!

Their katsu and tea options are great. Very fair price and good service. Doesn’t feel like a tourist trap at all, besides being located by the china town gate

Really lovely food and people. I always make sure to go there whenever I am in the area. My favourite is the beef undon, highly recommended.

The sushi was extremely good and fresh. The tuna was great and the location couldn't be better in the heart of the city right opposite China Town. I recommend because everything was perfect. We were quickly served and made to feel very welcome. Prices for two people were around £80 considering we had lots of different dishes.

Very cheap. The chicken terriyaki is super good, the chicken curry quite average, not very spicy

I’ve been eating at Misato for 23 years and have always loved it!! This was one of a few places where you could sacrifice the atmosphere, which feels a little school canteen-esquec for authentic, large portions at a reasonable price. I would take every visitor here and deemed it my number 1 hidden gem in London. As of a month ago, however, change has rung and with it—the portions have shrunk by 1/3 and the prices have nearly doubled. The updated branding and menus do little to make up for the steel canteen-like atmosphere, but the biggest loss is the wide variety in the menu. Most of my favorites were gone—prompting me to pack up my bags and regretfully leave. I completely understand and appreciate the need to increase pricing slightly given the economic circumstances. They’ve unfortunately pushed this way too far and have lost the custom one of the oldest and most loyal customers. The fact that EatTokyo are able to keep their prices and variety in this economy speaks volumes about the way they value their customer loyalty.

We went at the last minute on the recommendation of @le_dama_blanca and they treated us very kindly. I had the best fried tofu noodles of my life for dinner. We drank umeshu (the sweeter version), knowing that we love this liquor. It was of very good quality.

Food is ok, though barely ok. Beef don is fine. Eel rice doesn’t worth the price, feels like pre-made eel not freshly cooked. Moreover, seasoning is missing on top. Waiter came later offering me the seasoning, I rejected as I am already half way finished. Service is not good. I came with my daughter, however there is only one menu offered, and one sauce plate provided for the sushi - and some veggie leftover on that saucer plate. These are minor problems and I was too tired to argue after a long day. However, I’m very surprised to find a 12.5% service charge is included in the bill - which I feel NO SERVICE at all.

I shouldn't promote this place, because it will get too busy for me to get a table. Always come here, food authentic, my tomodatchi and owner is wonderful. Ja ne.

NOT HALAL. Dont know why this place keeps coming up under halal food searches but it is NOT HALAL MEAT. please be aware.

Amazing food at really great prices. You can eat yourself full for 14 pounds, and the service was amazing. The melon shake might sound weird, but was delicious, even as a drink for the food.

Nice Japanese restaurant and not too expensive for once in London. I tried the Gyu don which was very good. However, my girlfriend had the chicken katsu teriyaki don and the breading was not at all crispy. In short, it's not very expensive and you have to expect a cuisine aligned with the prices, but it's honest and quite good