Tokyo Diner in City of London, Westminster

This restaurant truly is a gem! The food is great (and the portions too) as well as the service!

Amazing place, very calm and ambient, very welcoming staff and amazing food. That's the main point, the food is great they are very honourable in the way they do business.

Really tasty food with friendly staff and a nice environment to sit in. We enjoyed the little details like the snacks and tea!

Perfect lunch spot. I've never been to Japan but this place makes me want to go. It feels super authentic even though I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to authentic Japanese experiences. Always good service. Always busy. I usually choose the sashimi.

A really great japanese restaurant ! Everything is perfect and the meals are delicious.

Great Japanese restaurant! Cozy and quiet atmosphere, delicious food, generous portions, good prices (for London) and very welcoming staff. Amazing katsu curry, the udon dishes are wonderful and you must try the broccoli and spinach side dishes. They were amazing! Highly recommended restaurant!

Small japanese restaurant in the middle of Chinatown. Delicious, authentic food. Value for money.

Magnificent attention, very friendly and cordial. The delicious food.

Small, cozy, delicious food, reasonable price.

We were happy to find this place. Authentic, authentic restaurant and food. Although the restaurant looks small from the outside, in fact they can seat you in several rooms in almost the entire building. We got a table almost immediately, the service was quick and kind, the food was delicious. Don't try to tip, my receipt will also indicate this, they won't accept it. If someone does leave it, that amount will be used for charity.

Lovely restaurant... children approve

Authentic Japanese place. Awesome food and kind people, a perfect duo.

Soooo, soooo goood. We all were really enjoyed the food.

This place is quiet, authentic, and a breath of frssh air in this busy area.

Went for dinner here, the atmosphere was cosy and the service good, the food was good but I thought the rice could have been better, it was a little dry, overall ok experience. Good spot for a casual meal.

Thats was real nice food ! And price is very reasonable for London

It recalls the typical Japanese tavern. Good food and impeccable service. Good sushi, the udon wasn't what I expected but good all the same.

We have eaten very well! The service has been great, they gave us free tea, which was also very good. The place is small.

very good food, beautiful place, splendid service

A truly excellent meal that still has me happy hours later. The service was excellent and kind - we walked out of the rain and were immediately given hot tea. The menu isn't overwhelming but has plenty of choices. You can even ask for extra rice for free if you're hungry! We got the chicken katsu curry with extra rice, the Nigiri Set, and chicken udon. All of it was amazing and in total ran us £38. I like that the restaurant doesn't serve tuna in order to not contribute to overfishing. The vibe of the place is very laid back and cozy, and from the outside, the facade is so unique from its surroundings that you almost have to approach and peek at the menu. I don't know if I can say something to express how much I enjoyed it more concise than "I'll be coming back". Edit: I've been back a dozen times since I originally wrote this and it's still just as good.

One of my new favorite Japanese restaurants - we shared the Katsu curry and the Gyudon and they were both amazing! Downstairs can be packed but the upstairs is more chill and cozy. Unlimited rice and tea from the house just speaks volumes about their hospitality. ありがとう Arigatō!

Very good tipical japanese cooking

A really cute little place with kind staff and great food. My partner and I couldn't fault this place, the staff were all really nice, the atmosphere was cozy yet comfortable too. The price of the food was reasonable, especially for how good the food was. When we're next in the area, we'll definitely come back, and definitely bring our friends.

You ate really healthy and it's so good

Came here for lunch and dinner a few times in my stay in London. Tried multiple things including the nigiri set, chicken katsu bento, udon, cold soba, and the curry. My favourites were the cold soba and nigiri set. You also get complimentary green tea and some crackers. They don’t take cash, only card. I would highly recommend this place.

Food was good, service was quick and the complimentary crackers and green tea were a nice touch!

Very friendly staff, Japanese politeness par excellence. In addition, very good food, salmon tataki was great, udon noodles were very tasty. The sushi is fresh.

Great little spot for proper Japanese food. Fresh, tasty, and well-priced — will definitely be back!

It's really worth its ratings! We've tried Japanese in many different cities. This one is really top quality!! We enjoyed everything that we tried!! Arigato!

Really traditional and simple Japanese food but everything tasted gread and was good quality. We loved rverything we ordered. Staff was friendly and the place was clean.

Traditional japanese restaurant with fresh and tasty food. Happy i found this gem in London China Town.

An incredible experience, the food is sublime and the servers are very polite and pleasant, I really recommend

Great spot for lunch. Quality Japanese food at very affordable prices in the heart of the West End. Perfect place for a pre-theatre meal. Would definitely recommend.

Authentic, fresh and good japanese food in london. If you are around its really worth it.

Me and the whole family came here today after a day out visiting London. As Asian food is our absolute favourite food of all to eat we had a walk through china town to find somewhere nice to eat. After having a good look around and reading menus. We decided to give this lovely little restaurant a try. Even though this restaurant appears small inside. We sat down comfortably with 5 of us which included 3 children and a buggy. We was given complimentary tea, water and nibbles as soon as we sat down. We all ordered our favourite dishes to eat and our food arrived in around ten minutes. My daughter does not know how to use chopsticks but the server took the time to show my daughter which was fantastic. The food, well what can I say other than wow. The food was absolutely fantastic. The katsu curry was amazing. The chicken was perfectly coated with crispy batter and the chicken was so nice and juicy. The curry was amazing and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. The broth that the udon noodles was served in was also delicious. The sushi was also fantastic with really fresh fish. Our baby made a right mess with the sushi rice and was throwing it on the floor and our daughter accidentally knocked a bowl of the table and it smashed (we do really apologise for this) and I always clean up if our children make a mess. However they was insistent that I left it and they would clean up. Our baby loves sushi and he ate so much. I think the staff were even surprised to see a baby enjoying their sushi. It was an absolute pleasure dining in your restaurant today. We will definitely be back next time when we are in London. Thank you for the amazing food 😃

Really vibey restaurant with some nice touches (free rice tea, little snacks on arrival). Food is great. Service is good but they do rush you a bit.

It's an excellent place to eat. The food is high quality. The staff are lovely. The prices are fair. There is a no tipping policy, which is such a relief. The only detractor is it is quite small, quite small seats and some of the decor is a little tired - but I was very happy that didn't take the shine off the above excellent qualities

Very good traditional Japanese food.

I visit Tokyo Diner every time I am in London, their pork katsu curry is absolutely fantastic, and the service is top-notch. Their tea is also great and you can have as much as you want. In true Japanese fashion, tipping is not required, and the price is always moderate.

nice location and potion size were decent but lacked flavour for its price (£16.70) might’ve been my dish - katsu don

I spent three months for work in London in 2017 and discovered this gem near Leicester Square. It’s such a homely spot - unpretentious, warm, and down-to-earth Japanese restaurant for a great chicken katsu curry. I definitely would recommend this. For big eaters, you can even request a bigger portion of rice when you order your food by mentioning “omori”. Eight years on, every time I visit London I always visit Tokyo Diner. Really a special spot.

peaceful place with tasty food and good people❤️ we will definitely come back

Ordered the soba noodles which were pretty good and satisfying but overall ambience was lacklustre and service slow. But good as a place to pop into on the way home as opens later than the others.

As soon as you enter it seems to be in a typical Japanese ikazaya but unfortunately the cuisine was not up to par, generous portions but not of great quality

Very nice food! Small place but one does get a table quite fast.

Came in and was seated straight away. Considering I only had limited time for my break, the food came super quick. I liked the little complimentary crackers and green time. Super cute touch. Ordered a Chicken Katsu Curry - it was without faults - the sauce was great, the chicken even in the sauce still stayed crispy, and the rice was perfectly sticky. Would have loved some gentle background music personally, because everyone ended up whispering and it felt a bit too calm. That’s just a tiny minor thing, but either way I will definitely come and visit again, preferably with a friend.

Delicious cuisine, very authentic! I ordered a kitsune udon and my girlfriend a curry, the dishes were delicious, I had never eaten such good udon noodles, I recommend. However the staff could be a little warmer but otherwise everything was perfect.

The best Japanese experience you can have in London is something really amazing

The atmosphere and food is very authentic feels like travelling to Japan. Love their sashimi salmon bowl if you are someone who loves raw fish.

There was a mistake in my order, and when I informed them about it, they offered to give me the dish for free. Delicious food and service that exceeds the price

The Japanese version of Istanbul's characterful tradesmen restaurants in London. Hoso-Maki set Sushi, Sauce chicken Katsu don, udon +chicken garnish main course and age-dashi tofu and broccoli starters were great. Broccoli (brocolli ni bitashi) does not look like a tree like in other places, it is gentle and delicious.

Authentic Japanese restaurant, and reasonably priced

A little piece of Japan in the heart of London. The staff speaks English and Japanese. Free green tea (including refills) and free extra rice. Try the katsu curry.

The staff's smiles were wonderful! Japan in London

It was a very good experience! The people were very nice, they serve traditional meals and the food was really good ! Thank you again for this lovely dîner 😊

Nice and relaxing atmosphere. Kid loved it!

Best katsu curry I've ever had!

Sashimi was fresh except the tuna Sushi platter was okay, the selection of sushi wasn’t the best but the quality of salmon was high Udon was simple but delicious Sides: aubergine was okay, tofu was the best dish among the orders, crispy on the outfit and smooth on the inside, paired perfectly with the sauce Miso soup was not too salty👍🏻 Quick service and friendly staff :)

Excellent chicken curry, very friendly waitress, unlimited tea and possibility of having larger portions of rice for free

It's like going to a Japanese restaurant Free tea and good service Highly recommended

The large Chicken Katsu Curry meal was absolutely delicious and great value for money. The staff was incredibly helpful in explaining the portion sizes, and there were plenty of tables available, even on the weekend.

INCREDIBLE. Quality Japanese food, vegetarian and vegan options, I needed to eat something simple and with vegetables after the London food and this place was incredible. Recommended.

Whenever we travel away from home, my daughter lasts about 3 days before craving Japanese food. We hit this place up after several recommendations and gorged ourselves on the donburis and katsu curry…umai!

Best katsu curry I've ever had, excellent sushi, friendly service

my parents have been talking about this restaurant for over 25 years, and now having made the pilgrimage I understand why. any self-respecting human being will treat themselves to Tokyo Diner.

I always love coming here for a hearty dinner. The staff is extremely polite, the food is amazing and the service is so fast 🫶

Probably the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been too, from the quality of the food to the service.

very good food and very good service

Great place for sushi, highly recommended

Fantastic place - highly recommend. Very good food, authentic Japanese and price is very good

Great Japanese place! It brought us back to Japan… Very friendly service Local active since 1992, they do not accept tips, free water and tea. Fabulous curry!!

Tasty sushi and nigiri, pleasant service and excellent price! Tasty plum wine!

In the characteristic Chinese neighborhood, a typical Japanese place, in its environment and dishes, as well as in its manners and habits. Varied, typical menu original Japanese, everything of quality and well prepared. The typical Japanese tradition of not accepting tips is appreciable.

Good place to eat quality sushi, simple and cheap. The atmosphere reminds you of Japan. Around €15-20 per person, and it also includes free tea and nuts. I highly recommend ordering the sashimi😋

Amazing place - will come again

I have no idea why I gave this place 4 stars last time. I edited my verdict. Well deserved 5, amazing place.

So happy we got to come back to this place where we had our first trip abroad back in 2005/2006. The food is still very good with rare quality given the low prices, even though Japanese food has become quite mainstream in the meantime.

Amazing food, kind staff, amazing atmosphere. Lovely place!

Easily the best, most authentic Japanese food I have eaten outside Japan. The tonkatsu teishoku (pork cutlet set box) was rich and varied, and contained items many other, less ambitious Japanese restaurants would leave out. The place is small but not cramped, and the service excellent. The tasteful décor is something you could find in Japan, and not overdone Japonisme. It is a rare restaurant that leaves guests slightly disoriented upon leaving the place — why am I now suddenly in London? So complete was the immersion of tastes, visuals and sounds that I thought myself in Japan again.

What a lovely experience from beginning to end ☺️ They serve you hot green tea when you are seated at the table (I really liked it’s flavor and they even give you refills). The katsu curry was super delicious as well as the udon noodle soup. Their menu feels like it’s written by a friend, full of cute little tips and details about the dishes. Don’t miss this cozy japanese place! We will be back for sure

Amazing, there is no other words!!!

Small cozy restaurant. Quick service and fresh food, small potion, enough for 1 person. Price is average.

Excellent restaurant in China town, honest prices and great courtesy.

Tasty and simple Japanese food with quick service and good prices. Always have a good meal when I go!

I had the chicken katsu don, portion sizes were generous and the service was excellent. The dish was slightly lacking in flavour and more expensive than alternatives but would still recommend for authentic Japanese meal.

We had to queue up during peak hours and waited for about 20 minutes. The waiters were all Japanese and did not charge service fees or tips, but the service was not sloppy. They provided a small plate of rice crackers and hot tea for free before the meal. I ordered soba noodles and sesame seeds. The spinach is delicious, and the price is very affordable in Chinatown, London!

Great food, great vibe, kind staff. Totally recommend.

Much respect to this restaurant for being the only place (that we found) that did not jack up its prices on Xmas day. Staff was very friendly and service was prompt. We ordered the curry udon and beef don which are both authentic and value for money.

My favourite place in China Town. The cosiest atmosphere and the best comfort food imaginable. Highly recommend to anyone!

Very delicious food In addition, there is free Japanese tea, which is refilled when the waiter notices an empty cup or when we ask. A bit little space inside.

Irecently tried chicken katsu curry, and it was fantastic! The portion size was generous, leaving me completely satisfied. The dish was flavorful, with perfectly crispy chicken and a rich, savory curry sauce. The hospitality was top-notch, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend it!

Everything was absolutely perfect! We came across this restaurant by chance and pleasant surprise!! We recommend it with our eyes closed, the food was excellent, the waitresses very nice. He doesn't take cash but it's written on the door so no worries.

A fantastic little Japanese restaurant where the waiting staff speak Japanese, the food is authentic and very oishii... Tasty. Prices reasonable for this part of town, definitely worth a visit. Tips are not encouraged but if left are donated to St. Martin in the field homeless charity, which is lovely for the local community. Food is well presented, decent portions and friendly staff. I will definitely come again.

The food was really good. There were some vegan options. The katsu curry was exceptional and would absolutely recommend

Tried the katsu don and the chicken katsu curry. While curry was okay, the katsu don was delicious. Portion sizes were handsome. The staff were friendly and provided prompt service. I'd love to go back and try some sushi next time.

I had lunch there yesterday and have been highly disappointed. The salmon bento was blend so where my soba needles and one of my guest had a tofu dish that was blend. Sad that hat the experience was not what I was expected.

My favourite place to go as a GF person. The food is always perfect and freshly made, the owner is really kind and the price is really good for this quality. This was my third time will go again when in London

Muy contento y probé muchas cosas diferentes, era tranquilo y la comida hablaba por sí misma era un viernes por la noche ocupado. Pero contento con el servicio rápido y la alta calidad de la comida. Muy recomendable.

A quiet place, very rich and affordable prices. Very good location and very friendly.

Descubierto al azar con mi novio: entrar en este lugar era como ser transportado de vuelta a Tokio, que visitamos el verano pasado. Dentro de este restaurante se vive y respira la cultura y la comida japonesa. Todo es auténtico, desde la comida hasta el personal. Los precios también son muy baratos si se comparan con el resto de restaurantes de la zona. Muy recomendable si quieres probar Japón mientras estás en Londres.