
Akatuki Covent Garden
“Akatuki is a refined Japanese restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, London, offering an elegant dining experience inspired by the traditions of Japanese cuisine. Our menu features premium sushi and sashimi, delicately prepared wagyu, and carefully selected seasonal ingredients, all crafted with precision by experienced chefs. Designed with understated Japanese aesthetics and contemporary style, the restaurant provides a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere ideal for intimate dinners, celebrations, or relaxed gatherings. Guests can also enjoy a curated selection of sake, Japanese whisky, and handcrafted cocktails, perfectly complementing the flavours of our cuisine.”
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About Akatuki Covent Garden
Akatuki Covent Garden is a Japanese restaurant on Great Queen St, seating diners in a spacious, air conditioned room. The kitchen prepares a sushi box for two, a sashimi set, and wagyu fried rice, alongside unagi don, eel tempura, sukiyaki, wagyu nigiri, and tuna avocado uramaki. A buffet option is also available, with staff refilling dishes rather than a set plated order. Gluten free soy sauce is offered on request. Sushi boxes and sashimi sets arrive on presentation plates suited to photos. Beyond the food, the restaurant pours sake, Japanese whisky, and cocktails. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken.
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Menu & Prices
105 dishes · mains £4–99- Classic Miso Soup£4.00
- Edamame£4.90
- Okonomiyaki · 3 Pcs£7.80
- Chicken Meatballs · 3 Pcs£7.30
- Takoyaki · 5 Pcs£8.90
- Shichimi Flavoured Fried Squid Tentacles£9.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wagyu fried rice, sushi box for two, eel tempura and wagyu nigiri.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wagyu fried rice, sushi box for two, eel tempura and wagyu nigiri.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Honestly, this is easily one of my favourite Japanese dining experiences in London. I genuinely felt like I wasn’t just eating Japanese food — I was experiencing a piece of art. 🍣🎨 The luxury sushi box was absolutely stunning, both in presentation and taste. Every piece was beautifully prepared and tasted incredibly fresh. The attention to detail was impressive, and everything felt very carefully thought through. We also tried the lychee prawn balls, Japanese gyoza, vegetable tempura and wagyu fried rice. The wagyu fried rice was definitely a highlight for me — rich, flavourful and seriously satisfying. The whole experience was elegant without feeling overly formal, and the food was genuinely memorable. If you’re looking for Japanese food in Covent Garden that feels a little different from the usual, I’d definitely recommend giving this place a try. Can’t wait to come back! 🍣✨”
- Google user
“The food was very good and everything tasted fresh. We ordered the sashimi set for two, tuna avocado uramaki and the wagyu ebi roll. All of them were tasty and nicely presented, although the portions were quite small for the price. I also really appreciated that they had gluten free soy sauce available. The service was thoughtful too. They had planned a birthday cake, but because they were concerned about a possible egg allergy, they gave us a complimentary drink instead. It was a very considerate gesture and made the evening feel special. Overall, lovely food and attentive service, but I would have preferred slightly more generous portions.”
- Google user
“Came here for lunch on Wednesday. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, and with the weather being around 30°C, the air conditioning was excellent, making it a very comfortable place to dine. The food was of good quality and tasted great. The staff were polite and friendly, and the overall dining experience was very enjoyable. I would definitely come back.”
- Google user
“Absolutely loved this place! The food was outstanding, the portions were very generous. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole dining experience even better. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and will definitely be coming back again!”
- Google user
“Amazing food and excellent service! The sushi was incredibly fresh, the presentation was beautiful. The specialty rolls and seafood pasta were both outstanding. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and high-quality ingredients throughout. Definitely one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve visited.”
Hours
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Customer Review Summary
Wagyu dishes draw the most praise, with the wagyu fried rice (including a black truffle version) singled out as a highlight, and the wagyu hotpot, wagyu nigiri and wagyu ebi roll also named. Close behind are the sushi and sashimi sets, which reviewers call fresh and beautifully presented, and the eel, from a crispy, fatty eel tempura to a unagi don with the biggest serving of eel one diner had eaten. Others mention the ribeye, seafood curry udon and sukiyaki. The main complaint is portion size and cost: one reviewer found portions small for the price, another called the meal quite expensive and found the sushi box rice loose and sparse, though a few others describe generous portions. Staff are described as friendly and accommodating, and diners mention gluten free soy sauce being available. One late booking was not rushed, and a server brought a small ice cream taster to a table too full for dessert.
Location
Japanese restaurants near Akatuki Covent Garden
- Shoryu Ramen Covent Garden4.52,9300 mi
chicken katsu curry ramen, takoyaki, hakata tonkotsu ramen
- Jidori4.11170.2 mi
yakitori skewers, salmon donburi, rice in chicken soup
- Uzumaki London4.76,0160.4 mi
naruto ramen, anime wall artwork, anime-themed cocktails and mocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akatuki Covent Garden | 4.4559 | — | wagyu fried rice, sushi box for two, eel tempura |
| Shoryu Ramen Covent Garden | 4.52,930 | 0 mi | chicken katsu curry ramen, takoyaki, hakata tonkotsu ramen |
| Jidori | 4.1117 | 0.2 mi | yakitori skewers, salmon donburi, rice in chicken soup |
| Uzumaki London | 4.76,016 | 0.4 mi | naruto ramen, anime wall artwork, anime-themed cocktails and mocktails |
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