Hotori in London: photos, reviews, menu

About

Beak-to-Tail Yakitori Restaurant & Bar offers a delightful Japanese dining experience in London. With a well-earned average rating of 4.5, this venue is loved for its delicious yakitori and sushi, making it ideal for both lunch and dinner. The casual and cozy atmosphere, combined with quick service, invites solo diners to enjoy a satisfying meal. Choose from an array of small plates, including salmon, and complement your meal with a selection from their curated offerings of cocktails, beer, and wine.

The restaurant provides counter seating, allowing guests to watch the skilled chefs at work, adding an engaging touch to your visit. Known for friendly and accommodating staff, the service matches the high quality of the food. With healthy menu options available, as well as indulgent desserts, it caters to a diverse range of preferences. Located conveniently in central London, it delivers great value for money. Dine-in reservations are recommended, but takeaway options are also available for those on the go.

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Japanese

Services

Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Healthy options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

4.5

based on 94 reviews

Google

4.5/5 94 reviews

Junghoon seo

Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

Overall on the expensive side given small portions. Tempura set you’re having to cut vegetables in half if you want to share. We get two shrimp, why not two of each vegetable? There needs to be some more filling options (I was unlucky the ochazuke was unavailable on the day). I ordered the onigiri instead but it came unassembled. I think it should be assembled for the customer. Nobody explained how to do it either. The chicken skewers are good. The bonjiri cut was soo good. No issue here. If you want to try some yakitori prepared with a lot of skill it might be worth to visit. The whisky highball was disappointing. You can see it in my last picture but it comes in a room temperature water glass so the ice melts quickly diluting the drink. With a paper straw so it feels like i’m drinking a whisky flavoured glass of water. The restaurant has a really nice interior and I appreciate craftsmen spots but a lot of things around the yakitori itself could be improved.

Michael Moore

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This was definitely the best Yakitori I’ve had in London and was comparable with what I’ve had in Japan previously. We also really enjoyed the scallop carpaccio. The waiting staff were very attentive - I’d particularly call out the recommendation for sake. The waiter came over while we were looking at the drinks menu and gave a really great recommendation on what we should go for based on our taste preferences.

Samantha C

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely amazing and authentic yakitori! Every dish was perfect, including the sashimi, maki and onigiri 💖 Can’t wait to come back!

What is the address of Hotori?
Hotori is located at 1 New Fetter Ln, EC4A 1AN, London, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Train station Farringdon (451 m walk)
- Bus stop Holborn Circus / Fetter Lane (Stop D) (190 m walk)
- Bus stop Charterhouse Street (Stop M) (222 m walk)
- Bus stop City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circus (Stop F) (413 m walk)
- Bus stop Snow Hill (Stop HS) (244 m walk)
How is Hotori rated by visitors?
Hotori has an average rating of 4.5 based on 94 reviews across platforms such as Google.

Hotori in London