Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal
The best Teppanyaki London has ever seen. Our Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant has been pioneering new and exciting guest experiences since we opened our doors in 1964. Every visit is a unique and immersive dining experience – we are a restaurant that cooks in front you. Discover our range of delicious dining collections.
Experience the Art of Japanese GrillingAuthentic Yakitori CuisineAt Hotori, we grill skewers of free-range, slow-reared chicken over hot charcoal on our custom-made hibachi. Our beak-to-tail menu features 17 Yakitori cuts, accompanied by a curated selection of wines, Japanese sakes and whiskies. Not in the mood for chicken? There’s black cod, wagyu beef and tempura, too, plus lunchtime bento boxes.
An always popular restaurant on the style-forward Kings Road in London’s Chelsea, Benihana offers an exciting take on Japanese dining. A concept originated way back in the 1960s over in the Big Apple, Benihana brings together food and performance, pioneering ‘eatertainment’. Ideal for families, Benihana is sleek and stylish with a modern interior, but chances are you won’t be paying much attention to your surroundings – most diners are too busy being charmed by the tableside teppan-yaki cookery which sees the chefs create real drama before your very eyes. In addition to the delicious personally created dishes cooked and served at your table, Benihana also offers eat in and lunchtime take away sushi.