London · Donburi · casual
Okan South Bank
OkonomiyakiOkonomiyakiJapaneseOsaka Street FoodSouth BankCounty HallWaterlooTeppan
Tucked into the atmospheric County Hall building on the South Bank, Okan's second location brings founder Moto's Osaka street food vision — okonomiyaki, yakisoba and Japanese tapas — to one of London's most visited tourist destinations.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- South Bank
- Since
- 2019
- Owner
- Moto
Plate № 840
About
Okan South Bank is the second permanent site opened by Moto, who left Osaka for London in 1998 and built the Okan concept from a Brick Lane market stall into a multi-site south London institution. Squeezed into a compact space inside the historic County Hall on Belvedere Road, the restaurant seats around 25 including a grill-facing counter and serves the same Osaka street food at its heart: okonomiyaki, omu yakisoba, gyoza, donburi and Japanese tapas-style otsumami. The South Bank location places it squarely in the tourist corridor near the London Eye and Waterloo station. No Michelin recognition.
Neighborhood & visiting
Okan South Bank sits in South Bank, 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
- Atmospheric County Hall setting — Osaka street food in a grand historic building
- Founded by Moto from Osaka — genuine Kansai culinary heritage
- Affordable, non-sushi Japanese food in the tourist-heavy South Bank
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Frequently asked
About Okan South Bank
- Is Okan South Bank an authentic okonomiyaki restaurant in London?
- Yes — Okan South Bank is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for okonomiyaki in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Okan South Bank located?
- Okan South Bank is located at County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 7PB, London, UK in the South Bank neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Okan South Bank?
- Okan South Bank 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 Okan South Bank?
- Okan South Bank sits in the ¥ price range — typical for okonomiyaki of this format in London.
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