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Taro Brewer Street
JapaneseJapaneseSushiBentoDonburiRamenSohoBrewer StreetPre-Theatre
The founding branch of Mr. Taro's Japanese restaurant group — open since 1999 on Brewer Street in Soho — serves sushi, bento, donburi and ramen with genuine Japanese hospitality just two minutes from Piccadilly Circus.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Soho
- Since
- 1999
- Owner
- Mr. Taro
Plate № 800
About
Taro Brewer Street opened on 10 September 1999, the realisation of Mr. Taro's vision after first arriving in London in 1979 to introduce authentic Japanese food to the capital. Conceived as a 'Taishū Shokudō' — an everyday Japanese dining room — the Brewer Street original has grown into a six-branch group spanning Soho, Pimlico, Walthamstow and beyond. The Japanese-led kitchen serves honest bento boxes, sashimi, gyudon, ramen and seasonal specials at prices that have resisted London inflation. No Michelin recognition.
Neighborhood & visiting
Taro Brewer Street sits in Soho, 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
- Original branch of this Japanese group — open since 1999
- Authentic Taishū Shokudō (everyday Japanese dining room) concept
- Two minutes from Piccadilly Circus — ideal pre-theatre
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Frequently asked
About Taro Brewer Street
- Is Taro Brewer Street an authentic japanese restaurant in London?
- Yes — Taro Brewer Street 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 Taro Brewer Street located?
- Taro Brewer Street is located at 61 Brewer Street, London W1F 9UW, London, UK in the Soho neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Taro Brewer Street?
- Taro Brewer Street 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 Taro Brewer Street?
- Taro Brewer Street sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in London.
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