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AUN, London,

AUN

4.3
4.3
235 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Launched in October 2017, AUN is a small, independent restaurant bringing the Japanese concept of ‘wakon yosai’ to the heart of Stoke Newington.
This idea of learning western techniques without losing a Japanese spirit translates as imaginatively presented dishes that create delicious Japanese flavours using European ingredients alongside traditional ones.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7254 6500
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Masato Nezu
  • Area
    Stoke Newington
  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington Church Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Overground:Stoke Newington - Walking 13minsBus Stops: Stoke Newington Town Hall 73 | 476 | 393Abney Park 73 | 476 | 393
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Innovative

  • North London

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AUN offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a "cozy atmosphere." Its vegetarian and gluten-free options are standout features. The restaurant is praised for its "innovative and well-executed food" and "lovely staff." Although the service occasionally needs fine-tuning, AUN remains a "neighbourhood gem."

235 Reviews
  1. Babak

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently visited this Aun as a group of five and had an overall enjoyable experience. The food was exceptional, with beautifully prepared dishes. The ambience was also delightful, creating a warm and inviting setting for our evening. However, the service fell short of expectations. We had to repeatedly request wine and food, which disrupted the flow of our meal. For a restaurant in this price range, we anticipated more attentive service. While we loved the food and atmosphere, improved service would elevate the experience to match the premium pricing.

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  2. Lisa

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch menu is AMAZING and such great value for money!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really beautiful food and amazing setting! Great service too.

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  4. Jevon

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Intimate dining experience with affordable, quality food. Had the tasting menu and sake tasting. Would recommend for value-for-money special occasions.

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  5. Ben

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch. Everything was amazing! Best Japanese I’ve had in a while.

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  6. Julian

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happily return and bring friends. Cannot say more …………

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  7. Nicola

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic taster meal, one of the most distinctive and delicious dinners for ages. Charming service and understated decor. Highly recommended.

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  8. Callum

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried two of the sake samplers & 2 of the set menus (fish, and mixed) The food, presentation, and sake were all excellent. A really delicious way to experience Japanese food & drink - the aubergine dish was particularly fantastic. I felt the service was warm and kind, but I did want a little more explanation of the dishes as although I am familiar with Japanese food, someone who isn’t may be a little confused / would benefit from a more personal explanation of each dish especially in a tasting menu format. £48 for a 6 course tasting menu was great value especially with the quality of food and portion sizes. Dessert options looked great however we didn’t try any. Overall I would gladly recommend this restaurant - it’s definitely worth a go. I would be interested in returning for lunch as it has a different menu, but I would wait until the menu cycles again to return for dinner. Overall a 8.5/10 experience - 10/10 food, just needs a little tuning on service to make it a really remarkable place.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always go here for my mum’s birthday because they cater for all sorts of diets (coeliac, vegan in particular). It’s a special treat and everyone enjoys it a lot. Staff are wonderful, food is delicious. G&T and teas good too! Thank you!

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  10. Chloe

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another absolutely delicious meal at Aun. We had the set lunch menu of 4 courses plus a toasted green tea and some karage chicken. Everything was honestly perfect. My 3 yr old had the kids set menu of karage chicken with rice and a juice which was also excellent and nice portion size. This is a neighbourhood gem! Its a shame it’s often empty when I’ve been but it’s absolutely no reflection of the quality of food. The service is excellent too and there is a very relaxing vibe. Thank you!

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FAQs

AUN is rated 4.3 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Google Map for AUN

178 Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16 0JL

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington Church Street
  • Area
    Stoke Newington
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Overground:Stoke Newington - Walking 13minsBus Stops: Stoke Newington Town Hall 73 | 476 | 393Abney Park 73 | 476 | 393
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Masato Nezu
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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