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Okan South Bank, London, England

Okan South Bank

4.5
4.5
1131 Reviews
£25 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly


Tiny tiny OKONOMIYAKI canteen next to the London Eye. Okan means Mother in OSAKA direct. Enjoy mummy ‘s home cooking! There's no need to fly all the way to Japan. Just step through our door and you'll feel like you're in a back street in OSAKA. Great Sake and Small Izakaya tapas dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Cross Street
    Belvedere road
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Waterloo Station 5 min Westminster station 5 min
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Counter Seating

What 1,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Okan South Bank offers a "fantastic authentic Japanese experience," with delicious okonomiyaki and vibrant izakaya vibes. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "friendly service," while the cozy atmosphere transports diners straight to Japan. While the space is small and "booking is essential," the value and flavors make it a must-visit spot.
1,131 Reviews
  1. Barry

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most authentic Japanese food experience we’ve had since we were in Japan.

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  2. Kathryn

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful small restaurant, staff were all super friendly & the food was amazing!

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  3. Sarah

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Small and open to kitchen. Food is amazing. Feels authentic. Highly recommend.

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  4. Ranjit007

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to wait for 10 mins for our table. Cozy place. Great taste. Lot of choice. Gyozos were good. Portions were good. Only the meat or fish content is less in each dish.

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  5. Luca

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the atmosphere were truly amazing! Worth the money I spent on my order. Due to a mix-up, I had to wait longer for my food than my friends, which I didn't mind. 100% Going back in the future!

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  6. Beatrice

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt like stepping in a street food place in Japan. The food was great, will definitely come back again.

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  7. Sue

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, great service very authentic, personable staff overall great

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My 12 year old recommended it as he went there for a party recently- it was cool,I loved the vibe and the food was amazing. Can’t wait to go back again. Fortunately for me it’s on my way home as I catch my home bound train from Waterloo.

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  9. Naomi

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fourth visit to Okan and it was as good as ever. Our okonomiyaki and aubergine were delicious and the service was super friendly.

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  10. Lisa

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team at Okan were great. So accommodating, helpful and friendly. The food was divine and we loved how authentic it felt. Will definitely return!

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FAQs

Okan South Bank is rated 4.5 stars by 1131 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Okan South Bank

Belvedere Road, London, England SE1 7GA

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Belvedere road
  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Teppanyaki
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Waterloo Station 5 min Westminster station 5 min
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Counter Seating
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