ROBATA

4.4

1832 Reviews

£26 to £40

Japanese

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Charming

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

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7287 5766
Website
http://robata.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Charles Lee

Location
56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE
Area
Soho
Cross Street
Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco
GBP 35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes and bottomless free flow prosecco for 1.5h with a 5 course menu set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu
GBP 60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes with our most premium set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.

Popular dishes

Mixed Sashimi SetGBP 16.00
salmon, tuna & sea bass (2pcs of each)
Deluxe Sashimi SetGBP 28.00
salmon, tuna, scallop yellowtail & sea bass (2pcs of each)
Tuna TartarGBP 12.00
black tobiko, quail egg & black truffle aioli
Sea Bass CevicheGBP 10.00
coriander yuzu soy, aji amarillo & red chilli
Beef Fillet TatakiGBP 12.00
yuzu pepper soy, garlic chips, truffle aioli & spring onion
Soft Shell Crab RollGBP 12.00
gochujang mayo, cucumber, chives & orange tobiko
Salmon RollGBP 10.00
asparagus, avocado, crispy shallot & yuzu mayo
Spicy Tuna RollGBP 12.00
chilli mayo, chives, avocado, cucumber & jalapeno puree
California RollGBP 12.00
snow crab meat, avocado, chives & yuzu mayo
Avocado RollGBP 9.00
asparagus, barley miso mayo & avocado
Prawn Tempura RollGBP 13.00
cucumber, avocado, chives, orange tobiko, wasabi mayo & unagi glaze

Sashimi (5 pcs)

SalmonGBP 12.00
Bluefin TunaGBP 16.00
Scallop (4pcs)GBP 10.00
Sea BassGBP 14.00
YellowtailGBP 16.00

Small Plates

Steamed EdamameGBP 4.50
maldon sea salt or sweet spicy soy
Chilli Pepper SquidGBP 10.00
yuzu & coriander
Padron PepperGBP 8.00
yuzu zest, shichimi pepper & maldon sea salt
J.Fried KaraageGBP 9.00
chicken thigh, gochujang mayo & fresh lime
Pork Gyoza
homemade | waterchestnut, shitake, spring onion & chilli soy
- 4pcsGBP 9.00
Kimchi Gyoza
homemade | cabbage, carrot, spring onion, seaweed & chilli soy
- 4pcsGBP 8.00
Crispy Duck SaladGBP 9.00
pomelo, grapefruit, pine nuts, hoisin sauce & wafu dressing
BBQ Chicken WingsGBP 10.00
yakiniku, sesame seeds spring onion & fresh lime

Robata Skewers

minimum 2pcs

Chicken Thigh
sweet soy glaze & spring onion
- 1pcGBP 4.00
Iberico Pork Pluma
black pepper miso
- 1pcGBP 4.50
Beef Fillet
sweet spicy soy
- 1pcGBP 4.50
Pork Belly
apple gochujang glaze
- 1pcGBP 4.00
Hand Dived Scallop
apple & kizami wasabi
- 2pcsGBP 10.00
King Oyster Mushroom
sansho pepper & chipotle glaze
- 1pcGBP 3.50
Asparagus
sweet sesame soy & sesame seed
- 1pcGBP 3.50
Corn on Cob
miso glaze & crushed wasabi pea
- 1pcGBP 3.00
Lamb Breast
homemade japanese 5 spice & lime
- 1pcGBP 4.50

Bao Buns (2pcs)

J. Fried ChickenGBP 14.00
sweet spicy glaze, kimchi & pickled daikon
Braised Beef Short RibsGBP 17.00
lettuce, pickled daikon, cucumber & chipotle miso
Soft Shell CrabGBP 15.00
spicy mayo, green mango, purple shiso, cucumber & red chilli

Robata Large

BBQ Free Range ChickenGBP 18.00
grilled corn fed chicken, bbq glaze & pickled daikon
Miso AubergineGBP 12.00
pickled shimiji mushroom & red chilli
Black CodGBP 32.00
spicy miso & japanese pickled cucumber
Pork RibsGBP 16.00
yakiniku, spring onion & sesame seeds
Hay Flamed Beef FilletGBP 28.00
smoked and cooked over hay, served with yakiniku, chimichurri & chilli oil
Mushroom TobanyakiGBP 14.00
assorted mushrooms, sake & yuzu
Woof Dlamed Iberico Pork PlumaGBP 26.00
black pepper miso & sweet pickled green apple

Bowls

Tofu & Tomato SaladGBP 10.00
tofu & cherry tomato
Green SaladGBP 5.00
wafu dressing & pickled daikon
Truffle FriesGBP 8.00
nori, porcini & truffle mayo
Kimchi RiceGBP 9.00
homemade kimchi, nori, spring onion & fried egg
Steamed RiceGBP 3.50
Homemade Kimchi (vg)GBP 5.00

What 1,832 people are saying

ROBATA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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ROBATA offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and service." The Japanese fusion dishes, especially the "tasting menu," are praised for their "fun flavors" and "great presentation." While some find the portions small, the "great value" and "attentive staff" create a memorable visit. Perfect for those seeking a lively atmosphere.

1,832 Reviews

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Patricia
Bath7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I booked the 8 course tasting menu for my husbands birthday. He loves authentic Japanese food. The price was expensive but not ridiculous for central London. The restaurant is small and quite plain. There is little ambience, but it is clean and there is enough space between tables to ensure a little privacy of conversation. The food was fairly standard - nothing surprising. But it was well prepared and enjoyable. The one chef who can be seen at the end of the restaurant, working behind a glass screen, works hard and produces good quality Japanese fare. It was not a stunning experience but it was perfectly acceptable. The service was good and the staff friendly.
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Ady
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
To start, the servers were really attentive, kind and responsive with body language. Upon arrival I was seated straight away and given good service. Ambience is lacking slightly for the prices you pay however the food is absolutely outstanding. Best Japanese I’ve had in a while.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked the £35 five-course brunch with prosecco through OpenTable. Upon arrival, the restaurant refused to honour the advertised deal, instead offering a three-course brunch with prosecco for £40. They offered an extra 30 minutes of prosecco as compensation which I refused to accept and I left without eating here. This bait-and-switch tactic is unacceptable, and I cannot recommend this restaurant.
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Mark
Yorkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was extremely good with gorgeous small plates delivered quickly.. the soft shell crab bao buns are delicious..
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Jacqueline
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, fresh and beautifully presented. Tasted delicious. Great service from attentive staff and the Prosecco was very nice too. Definitly returning.
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catherine
London15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is as delicious and tasting menu was of sufficient quantity. Service was pleasant but all staff were overwhelmed by numbers of guests. Very noisy
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Machhour
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience as usual we will come later and later
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Jason VIP
London23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always love eating here - so central, and the food is always really tasty. I usually, We ate very early 5:30, so the restaurant was very quiet so lacking its usual buzz. Think the staff were more focused on setting up for dinner than paying us attention so did have get their attention a few times (to order, To get drinks, to pay ….) However, this was unusual as we always have good service and great food. But please bring back the wagyu fillet on the bBq and hay.
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Nielsen
London1 review
2.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Had to wait 45 minutes for one diner's only course (simple dish of black cod) while three others had long finished all their orders. Miniature portions of skewers. Noise level unbearable. Understaffed.
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Sara VIP
Denver28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back :)
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ROBATA is rated 4.4 stars by 1832 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
Area
Soho
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Charles Lee
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://robata.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7287 5766

ROBATA

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About this restaurant

Additional information

5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco

Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu

Kimchi Gyoza

Kimchi Rice

Tuna Tartar

Raws & Sushi

Mixed Sashimi SetGBP 16.00

Deluxe Sashimi SetGBP 28.00

Tuna TartarGBP 12.00

Sea Bass CevicheGBP 10.00

Beef Fillet TatakiGBP 12.00

Soft Shell Crab RollGBP 12.00

Salmon RollGBP 10.00

Spicy Tuna RollGBP 12.00

California RollGBP 12.00

Avocado RollGBP 9.00

Prawn Tempura RollGBP 13.00

Sashimi (5 pcs)

SalmonGBP 12.00

Bluefin TunaGBP 16.00

Scallop (4pcs)GBP 10.00

Sea BassGBP 14.00

YellowtailGBP 16.00

Small Plates

Steamed EdamameGBP 4.50

Chilli Pepper SquidGBP 10.00

Padron PepperGBP 8.00

J.Fried KaraageGBP 9.00

Pork Gyoza

Kimchi Gyoza

Crispy Duck SaladGBP 9.00

BBQ Chicken WingsGBP 10.00

Robata Skewers

Chicken Thigh

Iberico Pork Pluma

Beef Fillet

Pork Belly

Hand Dived Scallop

King Oyster Mushroom

Asparagus

Corn on Cob

Lamb Breast

Bao Buns (2pcs)

J. Fried ChickenGBP 14.00

Braised Beef Short RibsGBP 17.00

Soft Shell CrabGBP 15.00

Robata Large

BBQ Free Range ChickenGBP 18.00

Miso AubergineGBP 12.00

Black CodGBP 32.00

Pork RibsGBP 16.00

Hay Flamed Beef FilletGBP 28.00

Mushroom TobanyakiGBP 14.00

Woof Dlamed Iberico Pork PlumaGBP 26.00

Bowls

Tofu & Tomato SaladGBP 10.00

Green SaladGBP 5.00

Truffle FriesGBP 8.00

Kimchi RiceGBP 9.00

Steamed RiceGBP 3.50

Homemade Kimchi (vg)GBP 5.00

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