London · Teppanyaki · omakase
Kanpai Classic
Wagyu Yakiniku SteakhouseA5 WagyuCharcoal grillSakeOmakaseCaviar pairings
Soho's A5 Wagyu yakiniku steakhouse where Executive Chef Masatada Ogata serves Japan's finest beef charcoal-grilled tableside in an omakase format.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Soho
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Masatada Ogata
Plate № 1180
About
Kanpai Classic opened in late 2024 on Wardour Street, bringing to London a refined yakiniku concept centred on A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu — the highest grading of marbled beef from Japan. Executive Chef Masatada Ogata, who brought the first Michelin-starred yakiniku to Shanghai, oversees a menu in which multiple cuts of premium Wagyu are grilled tableside over smokeless charcoal by knowledgeable servers. The signature Wagyu Yakiniku Omakase (from £98 per person) presents up to twelve courses of beef including truffle pairings, Wagyu tartare, and Wagyu sushi. The sake list features IWC Gold-awarded Masuizumi Ginjo, and the intimate Soho space seats a limited number of guests for an exclusive experience.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kanpai Classic sits in Soho, 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
- Only A5 Grade Japanese Wagyu is served — the pinnacle of beef quality, grilled tableside over charcoal.
- Executive Chef Masatada Ogata brings Michelin-level yakiniku expertise developed in Shanghai to London.
- The Wagyu Yakiniku Omakase (from £98) offers a curated twelve-course Wagyu journey unmatched in the UK.
- Award-winning Masuizumi Ginjo sake from Toyama, Japan, served to complement the Wagyu pairings.
Reservations strongly recommended; limited capacity. Children under 6 not permitted due to open charcoal grill.
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Frequently asked
About Kanpai Classic
- Is Kanpai Classic an authentic wagyu yakiniku steakhouse restaurant in London?
- Yes — Kanpai Classic is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for wagyu yakiniku steakhouse in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused teppanyaki format.
- Where is Kanpai Classic located?
- Kanpai Classic is located at 147–149 Wardour Street, London W1F 8WD, London, United Kingdom in the Soho neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kanpai Classic?
- Kanpai Classic accepts reservations online. For an authentic teppanyaki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Kanpai Classic?
- Kanpai Classic sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for wagyu yakiniku steakhouse of this format in London.
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