ROBATA

Name: ROBATA
Address: 56 Old Compton Street Soho, London, United Kingdom, W1D 4UE
Telephone: 020 7287 5766
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1810 Reviews

£26 to £40

Japanese

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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 1,810 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

4.4Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Robata offers a vibrant Japanese dining experience with "absolutely beautiful flavours" and an "energetic" atmosphere. Guests praise the "fantastic" and "heavenly" food, particularly the black cod and bao buns. While some found portions small or pricing high, the attentive service and delightful tasting menus ensure a memorable visit.

1,810 Reviews

H
Hannah
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best sushi I have ever had outside of Japan. I booked it for my sisters birthday and they gave her mochi ice cream as a birthday cake. Great service and loved watching the chef make the skewers. Loved it, definitely going back 💕
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Uberto
VIP
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spicy roll, black cod, lomo & skewers all excellent . And sake great.
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Greg
VIP
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Generally always really good but the Gyozas weren’t hot this time around. Service is always pretty good.
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Kevin
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A delicious tasting menu. Proportions were well balanced and varied. Service was also very attentive as well.
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Jonathan
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was lovely and the price was fair for the more decadent ingredients like the black cod! It was a busy night and when the restaurant is full it's on the noisier side, but otherwise it was a great experience, would return.
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Olivia
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Needs a freshen up - it feels tired in comparison to the competition in the area at the same price point. and lacking some ambience. Food was delicious. We ordered the tasting menu. Really loved the cod and the chicken. Really nice cocktails too. Do check the opening / closing times, as we were only told they were closing for a break at 3pm after our first course - we had booked in for 2pm. But they stretched to 3:30 for us which we appreciated. Waitresses were friendly and attentive.
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Emmanuel/Doriane
VIP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Too loud in the dining room but food was very nice
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Bradley
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really great food! Service was great. Would definitely recommend
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Hau Yin
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately table of 8 got split up into two tables of four - there's only one long table for a large group in the restaurant. Also be wary of closing times - closed at 3PM. Service was excellent!
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Claus
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Maybe my fault - but expecting really good quality from the reviews - just booked it online - it showed up to be a Japanese McDonald’s so to speak and not as delicious and good as I have tried on other Japanese restaurants - sorry but we where disappointed
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ROBATA is rated 4.3 stars by 1810 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 16 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

Make a booking

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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