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Humble Chicken
YakitoriYakitoriOmakaseFine DiningMichelinSohoJapanese-BritishTwo Stars
From a casual yakitori bar to two Michelin stars — Angelo Sato's Humble Chicken in Soho is one of London's most exciting restaurants, fusing Japanese discipline with brilliant European creativity across a 16-course omakase.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Soho
- Since
- 2021
- Chef
- Angelo Sato
Plate № 10
About
Angelo Sato opened Humble Chicken on Frith Street in Soho in 2021 as a self-funded yakitori bar inspired by Tokyo's late-night izakaya culture. Through successive reinventions it evolved into a 13-seat omakase counter focused on an intricate Japanese-European tasting menu, earning a first Michelin star in 2024 and a remarkable second star in 2025. Sato, who is of Japanese heritage, cut his teeth running Mission Sato and Omoide before channelling his Japanese training and deep respect for yakitori technique into a format that earned Humble Chicken its place among London's most celebrated restaurants. The current Humble Chicken 3.0 format reopened in June 2025 after a full refurbishment.
Neighborhood & visiting
Humble Chicken sits in Soho, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused yakitori counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- 2 Michelin stars (2025) — London's only yakitori-origin double-starred restaurant
- 16-course Japanese-European omakase at a 13-seat chef's table
- Chef-owner Angelo Sato's Japanese heritage drives an authentic yakitori soul
- One of London's most dynamic restaurants — three reinventions since 2021
Current format is 'Humble Chicken 3.0', reopened June 2025. Book via OpenTable or humblechickenuk.com/reservations.
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Frequently asked
About Humble Chicken
- Is Humble Chicken an authentic yakitori restaurant in London?
- Yes — Humble Chicken is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Humble Chicken located?
- Humble Chicken is located at 54 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4SL, London, UK in the Soho neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Humble Chicken?
- Humble Chicken accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Humble Chicken?
- Humble Chicken sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in London.
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