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Akira at Japan House
TeppanyakiRobataSushiOmakaseKensingtonFine DiningCultural DiningKushiyakiWagyuMichelin Selected
On the first floor of Japan House — the Japanese government's cultural centre on Kensington High Street — Akira is a Michelin-selected restaurant where chef director Akira Shimizu delivers robata-grilled skewers, Wagyu omakase and Edomae sushi with authentic omotenashi hospitality.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Kensington
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Akira Shimizu
- Owner
- Japan House London / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Plate № 460
About
Akira opened in June 2018 as the centrepiece dining experience within Japan House London, the cultural flagship established by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Kensington High Street to promote Japanese arts, design and cuisine. Chef director Akira Shimizu — formerly of Engawa and trained within Japan's renowned Salt Group restaurant chain — leads a kitchen that represents 'the trinity of cooking': fine ingredients, exceptional tableware, and presentation as art. The open kitchen, anchored by a traditional charcoal robata grill, produces asparagus-and-bacon skewers, chicken and shiso meatballs, Wagyu steak courses, and creative sushi specialities, all served with the formal welcome of 'Irrashaimase'. Michelin-selected in the Great Britain & Ireland guide, Akira is one of the most culturally significant Japanese dining rooms in London.
Neighborhood & visiting
Akira at Japan House sits in Kensington, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused teppanyaki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional teppanyaki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin-selected restaurant embedded within Japan House — Japan's official cultural centre in London
- Chef director Akira Shimizu trained with Japan's Salt Group; pedigree in authentic Japanese technique
- Robata charcoal grill highlights and Wagyu omakase tasting menus
- Omotenashi hospitality tradition — a formally welcoming Japanese fine-dining experience
Japan House is operated by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Fish sourced from Atari-Ya, London's premier Japanese fish wholesaler.
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Frequently asked
About Akira at Japan House
- Is Akira at Japan House an authentic teppanyaki restaurant in London?
- Yes — Akira at Japan House is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for teppanyaki in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused teppanyaki format.
- Where is Akira at Japan House located?
- Akira at Japan House is located at 101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA, London, UK in the Kensington neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Akira at Japan House?
- Akira at Japan House accepts reservations online. For an authentic teppanyaki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Akira at Japan House?
- Akira at Japan House sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for teppanyaki of this format in London.
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