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Akari Japanese Kitchen and Bar, london, Islington

Akari Japanese Kitchen and Bar

4.6
4.6
247 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Akari Japanese Kitchen & Bar is an Izakaya.
Izakaya is a type of Japanese drinking establishment that also serves food to accompany the drinks.

We are here to bring you a variety of authentic Japanese cuisine and drinks in a pleasant atmosphere and at reasonable prices.

You will notice that we do not serve main courses as such.
We would like you to be a little adventurous, to try our various Japanese dishes along with a wide range of Japanese drinks.

We encourage you to eat in the Japanese way so that you can enjoy a real taste of Japan right here in Islington.

Be relaxed and let your senses guide your choice of traditional food and drink.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8075 5533
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Monir Uddin

What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Akari Japanese Kitchen and Bar offers "amazing service, amazing food" with a delightful selection of sushi, beef, and tempura. Patrons rave about the "great drinks" and attentive staff who ensure a memorable dining experience. While some find the atmosphere could be cozier, the overall experience is consistently "fantastic."

247 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, excellent food and drink in this neighbourhood Japanese restaurant with an interesting menu. Coped beautifully with our table of ten. Definitely recommend.

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  2. Alice

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good value for money if you’re looking for more affordable Japanese food. The food was really good and service great. The atmosphere could be a bit darker /cosier, and sitting at the counter didn’t look great.

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  3. Adam

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, especially the miso aubergine; friendly & efficient service, we loved it!

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  4. Valeria

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is decent although “seaweed salad” was an absolute joke. £7 for a few strings of salad leaves and a couple strings of seaweed as a small portion. Majority of staff and service was good apart from one guy who looked like the manager of the place approached us to ask us how our experience was, and I guess he thought he was being friendly and funny, but he said to my friend that she looked tired?? Incredibly rude. Won’t be coming back

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  5. William

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi and tempura were lovely, particularly the prawns. Just lovely. Great place with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff we’ll be back.

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  6. Anna

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a wonderful experience thanks to the charming staff. Perfect place to celebrate my birthday, thank you!

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  7. Kacper

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The people serving us were very knowledgeable and hospitable, had a amazing experience.

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  8. Nik

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing Japanese pub, with great food. The owner was very attentive to our table and gave personalised recommendations for our food choices.

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  9. Christina

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Akari is consistently fantastic and the service is wonderful. The sake flight is definitely worth trying.

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  10. Anon

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not fault - amazing service, amazing food, great value and catered to all our needs. Could not recommend more!

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FAQs

Akari Japanese Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8075 5533.

Akari Japanese Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Akari Japanese Kitchen and Bar

196 Essex Road, london, Islington n1 8lz

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Highbury/Islington
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Monir Uddin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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