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Okan South Bank, London, England

Okan South Bank

4.5
4.5
1115 Reviews
£25 and under
Japanese

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
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Booked 24 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, Japanese (Teppanyaki)
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 0000 0000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,115 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Okan South Bank offers an authentic taste of Japan, with "delicious" and "authentic" Japanese street food that transports diners to Osaka. The cozy, small venue adds to the charm, though booking is recommended due to limited space. Patrons appreciate the "friendly" staff and "great atmosphere" that enhance the dining experience.
1,115 Reviews
  1. Micole

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice and cozy place. There was a bit too much smoke in the air.

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  2. Enguerran

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most quaint, traditional and japanese of all the japanese okonomiyake restaurants in London. All Japanese staff, excellent food and service. A go to

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  3. Patrick

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicely decorated in authentic Japanese style and friendly staff. Food was fairly average, but not too expensive.

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  4. Zainab

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food and a cool experience watching it made in front of you!

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  5. Michael

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been there three times now and always hasn’t disappointed. Have read other reviews complaining about service, smoke and food. It is not a tablecloth restaurant. The food is always excellent and reasonable. Service is fine as well. It is a bit smoky but hey don’t wear fineries.

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  6. Jenny

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful lunch. Tiny spot, hidden away and didn't disappoint. Feels like you're stepping into another world. Food was tasty, service great. Will definitely be visiting again. Loved it.

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  7. Laura

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Just wasn’t what I was expecting, I got asked to move down a seat in the middle of my meal as a solo diner which I understand as they wanted to let more customers in to sit down, I think if you are one your own and want a quick bite to eat or if you are looking for an authentic Japanese canteen style meal this is a good choice but I wouldn’t say the atmosphere caters to a quiet enjoyable meal

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  8. Jason

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Usual okonomiyaki for me. Good quality, tasty food, well cooked and presented.

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  9. Ben

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic Japanese food in what feels like a small piece of Japan, right here in London. Great atmosphere, lovely food with an open kitchen. A very small restaurant, so I'd recommend booking. Would definitely go back.

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  10. May

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Okan is wonderfully authentic and the food is amazing. Do make sure to book your table though, for the space is quite small - which adds to its vibe but you might not have a table if just walking in.

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Okan South Bank is rated 4.5 stars by 1115 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Find next available

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Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Okan South Bank

Belvedere Road, London, England SE1 7GA

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Belvedere road
  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Japanese (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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