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Eat Tokyo Covent Garden
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Opposite Theatre Royal Drury Lane, this Covent Garden branch of the Japanese-owned Eat Tokyo chain is a reliable destination for fresh sushi, generous bento boxes and classic donburi before a show.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Covent Garden
- Since
- 2016
- Owner
- Hiroshi Takayama
Plate № 770
About
Part of Hiroshi Takayama's Eat Tokyo group — a Japanese-owned organisation operating restaurants in Tokyo and across London for over 40 years — the Covent Garden branch at 27 Catherine Street sits in prime pre-theatre territory near the Lyceum and Drury Lane. The kitchen is Japanese-led and turns out an extensive menu spanning nigiri, chirashi, chirashi jyu, gyudon, ramen and bento sets at prices well below the West End average. Perennially queued-out on weekend evenings; advance bookings recommended. No Michelin recognition.
Neighborhood & visiting
Eat Tokyo Covent Garden sits in Covent Garden, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Prime pre-theatre location steps from Drury Lane and the Lyceum
- Japanese-owned and led kitchen with 40-year heritage
- Extensive menu spanning sushi, ramen, bento and donburi
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Frequently asked
About Eat Tokyo Covent Garden
- Is Eat Tokyo Covent Garden an authentic japanese restaurant in London?
- Yes — Eat Tokyo Covent Garden is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Eat Tokyo Covent Garden located?
- Eat Tokyo Covent Garden is located at 27 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JS, London, UK in the Covent Garden neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Eat Tokyo Covent Garden?
- Eat Tokyo Covent Garden does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Eat Tokyo Covent Garden?
- Eat Tokyo Covent Garden sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in London.
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