Jin Kichi

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “My favourite meal when I went to Japan on holiday was a Yakitori place in Osaka. This is the closest that any place has come to replicating that taste experience. I recommend Set A Yakitori skewers. A bit pricey but worth it. It is a shame I'm not local as I'd definitely would have become a regular.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Excellent Japanese restaurant, extremely popular. Not a surprise as food and service was top class. Prices are fair for what was offered. I would recommend booking, although we were lucky to get a place as a walk-in.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Honestly best japanese I’ve ever been. Service was imppecable, but food was on antoher level. The quality of everything is so over the top. We enjoyed every bit of it. The sashimi was incredibly amazing. I’m going to dream about this place.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Good spot for Japanese fare - we liked the chirashi, the tuna and the salmon rolls, and the shrimp tempura. Only flag is that restaurant is quite small, so the tables are quite crammed.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Sushi was really yummy and atmosphere is amazing but the service was so badly. She rushed me y sitting for too long? like she came and told us very talking so badly we didn’t haven’t done eating yet and bring a bill to us and rushed out to pay now? Omgosh bad service for old lady”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “This is a must-come place for yakitori in London. The interior decor of this restaurant was a bit dated, but it also gave the vibe of a traditional Japanese yakitori restaurant. It was such a pleasure watching the yakitori chef grilling over charcoal.”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “My favorite Japanese restaurant in London. The food is nearly perfect in terms of seasoning and tastes incredibly fresh. My absolute favorite dish is the Maguro Natto, which I highly recommend. While the sushi set is delicious, I’d also suggest ordering à la carte to fully enjoy the menu. The only slight downside was the green tea, which felt a bit expensive at nearly £5 per cup and was not refillable. Walk-ins are possible, but making a reservation is highly recommended.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Jin Kichi specialises in charcoal grilled yakitori and sushi & sashimi. The restaurant has two floors, with separate sushi and yakitori sections, plus bar counter and table seating. It’s busy at both lunch and dinner, so booking ahead is highly recommended. The atmosphere is excellent, very much like a traditional Japanese izakaya. Most of the staff are Japanese, and once you step inside, it genuinely feels like being in Japan. Sitting in the yakitori section is especially enjoyable, with the aroma of charcoal grilling filling the air. Sashimi Lunch Set A simple, classic set with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and sea bass. Very fresh and good quality, clearly one of their strengths. Tempura Lunch Set Includes three tempura prawns and assorted vegetables. Light, crispy batter and fresh ingredients, served with rice and miso soup. Generous and satisfying. Yakitori Grilled to order and best enjoyed at the bar where you can watch the chefs at work. The chicken wings were excellent, though there was a short wait. Sadly, the charcoal grilled chicken skin was already sold out at lunchtime, very popular. In hindsight, I should have ordered more yakitori and one less sashimi set. Prices are mid range, with good portions and quality to match. If you’re looking for authentic Japanese yakitori and sashimi in London, Jin Kichi is a solid choice and definitely worth visiting.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “A proper hidden gem in Hampstead. Tucked away in one of the smaller streets, this Japanese restaurant is honestly a great find. It’s quite a small place (like most things in Hampstead), but they’ve really nailed the vibe — it feels like an intimate, high-quality Japanese spot you’d stumble across in Tokyo. They’ve got a full menu — sushi, sashimi, grilled skewers, hot mains, starters, sake… the works. Everything we had tasted proper authentic, and the quality of the food was spot on. The service was also lovely — even though the place was packed, the staff were super friendly and attentive. We managed to grab a table downstairs last minute and had a brilliant time. It’s definitely not the cheapest meal, but for the quality and authenticity, I think it’s well priced. One of the best Japanese spots I’ve been to in North London, no doubt. If you’re in the area and fancy a proper Japanese meal, this one’s 100% worth a visit.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Been meaning to visit here for a while and we finally came here for my partners birthday. One can find authentic and tasty izakaya food and sake on the menu. Vibe in the restaurant was great it felt like we were back in Japan. Can get very busy but we were lucky enough to get a same day reservation. It’s on the expensive side we it is within our expectation. We will be back for special occasions.”

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